Dead Girl Walking: Absolutely addictive mystery and suspense

Name: Dead Girl Walking: Absolutely addictive mystery and suspense
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

Roberta Gately

Nov 2020 · Jessie Novak Book 1 · Bookouture

4.5

6 reviews

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350

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I beg the young woman to breathe as I desperately try to save her life. I catch a glimpse of her face and it’s like looking in a mirror. We have the same chestnut hair, the same heart-shaped face. She is gripping rose petals, like she had been holding a bouquet. Wake up, please, you could be my sister…

My mother disappeared when I was a child, and my father refused ever to speak about her. When I’m called to the scene of a crime and look into victim Ann Hart’s pretty face, it sends shivers up my spine. I’ve never met her before, but we could be related.

Am I investigating the murder of my own little sister?

I know I will never rest until I find the person who did this, but it seems that Ann’s killer is not done yet. First someone breaks into my apartment when I am asleep. And then he sends me a bouquet of blood-red roses just like the ones Ann was clutching…

I’m leading the case, but am I also the next victim?

Just when I think I’ve got a handle on Ann’s killer, he strikes again. I am standing in the freezing morgue as the white sheet is pulled back. It’s Bert Gibbons, my close friend and a local journalist who was investigating Ann’s death. I know it’s a warning: don’t come any closer or you’ll be next.

Can I catch this deadly killer or am I just a dead girl walking?

Readers are utterly hooked on Dead Girl Walking!

“I absolutely devoured this book!… Completely been captivated… I need more. An addictive read which kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat… I absolutely cannot recommend this book highly enough.” Little Miss Book Lover 87 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow… It was brilliant! I was hooked from the very first page!… What a book!… I loved it. A rollercoaster read and will leave you sitting on the edge of your seat.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A phenomenal novel!… Riveting… I didn’t want to stop reading and… finished it the same day. I really can’t form words to express how great this book was! Well done to Roberta Gately, you have a new fan!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“My heart was racing, the tension building and the excitement exploding. I read this book in a day… I absolutely loved the writing style of this story and cannot wait to be reunited with Jessie Novak in her next adventure.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow what a fantastic book… An edge-of-the-seat thriller. It had a lot of twists and turns which made this book great… Great book.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A wicked and exciting thriller where no one could be trusted, with dangerous situations crossing boundaries between Jessie’s working and personal life. It was so good, and I can’t wait for book two!” Brianne’s Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Loved it!… One of my favorite reads of the year.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

4.5

6 reviews

Linda Strong

November 2, 2021

An ER nurse in a stressful inner city hospital. Jessie Novak isn't able to save the young woman brought in with gun shot wounds. As she looks into the victim's face, she's startled to see that she closely resembles Jessie, herself. She is gripping a red rose petals .. had she been holding a bouquet? Because there is a small chance that this could possibly be her sister. With the help of local journalist Bert Gibbons, they will investigate as best they can to discover what happened with the young woman. The closer they get to the truth, the closer the danger. When Bert is also murdered, Jessie knows that someone is willing to do anything to protect themselves ... and that means there is a target squarely on Jessie's back. This is the first of a series introducing Jessie Novak, and what an auspicious start! There's plenty of action, riveting twists and turns and a nail-biting conclusion. The characters are solidly drawn and compelling in their actions. As the author is an experienced nurse herself, I expected a great deal of credibility in handling the medical portion of this book ... I was not disappointed. Many thanks to the author / Bookouture / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

Marnie Harrison

November 29, 2020

Dead Girl Walking is the first book in a new series featuring Jessie Novak, a Emergency Room Triage Nurse as its lead. Set in Boston Massachusetts, the story follows Jessie’s quest for answers after a beautiful woman is bought into the emergency room, with a gunshot. Who would do this? Why? The story has been well plotted, executed and with Roberta Gately bringing her own knowledge as a nurse to the table, this makes for an interesting medical drama crossed with a crime thriller. The mystery itself plays out well and kept me on my toes and while there are no big shocks or surprises, still made for an entertaining read. Jessie’s character has been written very well. She is smart, gutsy and has good instincts. While there were no big surprises, there were plenty of distractions for Jessie, first and foremost, her love life. Can Jessie find the find balance in her life? And a killer? What I like most about this book and what initially drew me to it, was that Jessie is an Emergency Room Triage Nurse and not a police detective as is normally the case with these types of stories. Her role puts her front and centre into the thick of things and brings a refreshing change, with a different point of view. Dead Girl Walking is a strong start to a new series. The prologue kicks things off in spectacular fashion and from there it hits the ground running, never letting up on its frantic pace until the final page. The story is interesting, the characters are real and relatable, the writing is sharp and I look forward to seeing the direction the series takes next.

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