ONCE GONE: A Riley Paige Mystery (Book 1)

· A Riley Paige Mystery Book 1 · Blake Pierce
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“A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn't let go.”

--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone)

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”

--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)

Women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Virginia, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent good enough to crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige.

Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and, fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer’s mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined. In a frantic race against time, she finds herself pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing.

Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined.

A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE GONE marks the debut of a riveting new series—and a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

Book #2 in the Riley Paige series is also now available!

Ratings and reviews

4.5
7.15K reviews
A Google user
August 18, 2016
Riley Paige is just plain annoying. All she does is sob, overreact, and make bad choices. She basically deserves everything that happens to her because she is too stubborn to wait for backup. Poor detective work. Breaking and entering, and stealing information as if waiting for her partner (with a warrant) to arrive was just too much for her. It was very frustrating to read. Who knows maybe I am supposed to hate her. The ending fell flat. I give it a two star rating because I actually liked the beginning.
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Simi F.
May 15, 2016
What a dumb dumb woman Riley is..never waiting for backup thinking she knows all the answers.that's why she was caught by peterson..going in without a plan..and nearly tortured in this book once again not waiting..have zero sympathy for her and refuse to read the rest of the series. .why is it female leads in mystery books are always so bloody annoying..blech. PS you women saying this is "best book ever really have no clue what a "best book" of mystery/suspense is..NO wonder why this was free
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Michaela-J Button
January 24, 2019
Not as good as some well known authors. You might just be starting out but revise all of it for grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. And try not to confuse characters. One minute Reba's dead, next she's taking a seat in her parents home to speak to Riley. Try to go back through everything, refresh your memory
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About the author

Black Pierce is an avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres. ONCE GONE is Blake’s debut suspense thriller. Blake loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.blakepierceauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.

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