Now That She's Gone

Gregg Olsen

Nov 2015 · A Waterman & Stark Thriller Book 4 · Pinnacle Books

About this ebook

To catch a killer, you have to think like one—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a master of “dark, atmospheric, page-turning suspense” (Allison Brennan).
 
Notorious serial killer Brenda Nevins has cajoled, seduced, blackmailed, and left a trail of bodies all across Washington State. Now, after a daring prison escape, she is free to carry out her ultimate act of revenge. The targets: forensic pathologist Birdy Waterman and sheriff’s detective Kendall Stark. The pawn: a television psychic hungry for fame, ratings, and blood. There’s only one way to stop a killer as brutal, brilliant, and twisted as this: beat her at her own game . . . 
 
Praise for Gregg Olsen’s Novels

“Grabs you by the throat.”—Kay Hooper

“An irresistible page-turner.”—Kevin O’Brien

“Olsen writes rapid-fire page-turners.”—The Seattle Times

“Frightening . . . a nail-biter.”—Suspense Magazine

“A work of dark, gripping suspense.”—Anne Frasier

“Truly a great read.”—Mystery Scene Magazine

Ratings and reviews

NOW THAT SHE'S GONE (A Waterman & Stark Thriller) by GREGG OLSEN Sheriff's Detective Kendall Stark and Birdy Waterman, forensic pathologist, are targeted by Brenda Nevins, an escaped prisoner. Brenda isn't an ordinary prisoner, she has killed multiple times and enjoys it enough that she's never going to stop. She's out for revenge and Stark and Waterman are on notice. While Nevins is making her plans, Kendall is thrown into looking at a cold case .. a teenage girl who went missing fours earlier and has never been seen since. A self-proclaimed "psychic" and her reality show are featuring this case and want her there for the big reveal of what happened to the girl. That ends in a catastrophe and more lives are lost as a direct result. And then Nevins joins in the killing fest, so we have bodies everywhere and it's up to Stark and Waterman to figure out what's what. I've read several of Gregg Olsen's books .. mostly his true crime.. so I was just a tad disappointed in this one. The characters seem a little overblown. There are many background characters to keep track of and at times it's like trying to move through sludge. The story line is alright .. just not terribly mysterious or suspenseful. And to top it off, there is a cliff hanger that will be taken up in his next book .... JUST TRY TO STOP ME ....sometime in 2016. My thanks to the author / Kensington Books / NetGalley who furnished a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

Pretty good story and interesting characters but I wish Kendall and Birdy - the 2 main characters were more detailed. Writers like PD James, Ruth Rendell and Elizabeth George are superb at details. These characters a little more than sketched but not much more.

Good book. Like this author.

About the author

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall St. Journal bestselling author GREGG OLSEN has written over twenty books. He has received numerous awards and much critical acclaim for his fiction and nonfiction. He’s been a guest on Good Morning, America; Dateline; CBS Early Show; Entertainment Tonight; CNN; Fox News; 48 Hours; and other national and international TV programs. The Seattle native and his wife live in rural Washington State, where he’s now at work on his next thriller. Readers are invited to connect with him via Facebook and twitter and to visit his website, www.greggolsen.com.