The author sent me an ARC of this book (mobi format) in exchange for an honest review (member of Rosie’s Book Review Team).
My rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Plot
(by Goodreads)
Author Sage Quintano writes about crime. Her husband Niko investigates it. Together they make an unstoppable team. But no one counted on a twisted serial killer, who stalks their sleepy community, uproots their happy home, and splits the threads that bonds their family unit.
Darkness swallows the Quintanos whole—ensnared by a ruthless killer out for blood. Why he focused on Sage remains a mystery, but he won’t stop till she dies like the others.
Women impaled by deer antlers, bodies encased in oil drums, nursery rhymes, and the Suicide King. What connects these cryptic clues? For Sage and Niko, the truth may be more terrifying than they ever imagined.
Genre(s): | Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers & Suspense > Crime > Kidnapping Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers & Suspense > Crime > Serial Killers Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers & Suspense > Crime > Murder |
Series: | Grafton County, #2 |
Length: | 237 pages |
Release date: | 2017-05-03 |
Teaser
When Gaines first spotted the victim all he said was, “Wow.”
Niko stepped out of the way to allow him to exam the remains. Bradley turned an interesting shade of green, his cheeks stretched to capacity.
Frankie urged, “Go. Do it in the woods this time.” At full speed, Bradley took off in the opposite direction. “Deep in the woods! Past the tape!”
My Opinion
This second book in the Grafton County series re-introduces you to best-selling author Sage Quintano, her husband Niko, Grafton County Sheriff, and to their son Noah.
With Cleaved, Sue Coletta has created another extraordinary and fast-paced thriller about a woman who once again is confronted with a serial killer – also in her own home. What do the cards and the ‘Mommy’ messages mean?! The story comprises a variety of interesting characters with sufficient depth and cleverly elaborated and fast-paced interactions. Be prepared to accompany Niko and his team to some grisly crime scenes; even if the descriptions are not too stretched, you clearly see that Sue Coletta is serious about her research. I had a thrilling time reading Cleaved – it is a very compelling read; it takes you close to Sage, Niko and his partner Frankie, and to ‘the kids’. I was drawn into the story right away, very close to the protagonists. Sage, Niko and Frankie are complex characters, realistic in their ways of thinking and their actions.
This is for you if you like thrillers on serial killers, psychology, likeable and interesting characters, authors who did their homework (well-researched topics), do not shy away from gory scenes.
A very compelling read.
Highly recommended!
In brief:
Cover | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
Writing | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
Plot | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
Characters | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
Mood | Suspenseful |
Pace | Steady |
POV | First person – past tense |
Language | |
Violence | 😡 |
Sexual content | |
About the author:
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Connect with the author:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueColetta1
Amazon: Sue Coletta
Buy links: books2read.com/u/mBeEnM
Please take a look at my statement on reading in My train of thoughts on …reading. Now I am asking you. 🙂
My questions for you bibliophiles:
What about you? What did you think about Cleaved? Or – if you did not yet read Cleaved – are you now interested in reading it yourself?
I am looking forward to reading your comments. 🙂
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Fantastic review, Karen! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Congratulations, Sue, and best wishes for continued success!
Thank you very much for the praise, Natalie. 🙂
This sounds wonderful, Karen – and that’s an awesome cover.
It is a fab thriller, Teri. Awesome cover – absolutely.
Brilliant story, I loved it!
I couldn’t agree more!
Aww, thanks, Anita! Have fun reading Marred.
Excellent review. I read this one and really enjoyed it. Sue just continues to up her game with each new release!
Aww, thank you, Mae. ❤
Thank you, Mae. Having completed this book, I fully confirm your statement on Sue and her work. 🙂
Love Sue’s writing style. Haven’t started this series yet…but I’ll get there. For sure.
You won’t regret reading it in the least, Susan.
*blush* Thank you, Susan!
Reblogged this on Entertaining Stories and commented:
Looks like Sue’s new book is getting some love today over at Karen’s blog. I’m reading this one now, and it’s wonderful.
Absolutely, Craig. Sue doesn’t disappoint.
*blush* Muah! xoxoxoxoxo
I’m about half-way through this one, and it’s wonderful so far.
Thank you, Craig!
It is a real Sue ‘Master of Crime’ Coletta book. Enjoy reading, Craig. 🙂
Thanks.
Love it. Thanks, Karen!
Thank you Karen.
My pleasure, Rosie.
Thank you, Karen! What a nice surprise on release day!!!
You are very welcome, Sue!
I promised Rosie and myself to do my duty on release day. Et voilà!