Audiobook6 hours
The Big Island Killer
Written by R. Barri Flowers
Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5/5
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About this audiobook
To catch a serial killer stalking paradise they'll risk everything …
Few leads. No witnesses. Detective Logan Ryder is running out of time to stop a serial killer from claiming a fourth woman on Hawaii’s Big Island. Grief counselor Elena Kekona puts her life on the line to help when she discovers she resembles
the victims. But Logan’s reserve—and Elena’s secrets—could turn their instant attraction into a devastating endgame that both might not survive …
Few leads. No witnesses. Detective Logan Ryder is running out of time to stop a serial killer from claiming a fourth woman on Hawaii’s Big Island. Grief counselor Elena Kekona puts her life on the line to help when she discovers she resembles
the victims. But Logan’s reserve—and Elena’s secrets—could turn their instant attraction into a devastating endgame that both might not survive …
Author
R. Barri Flowers
R. Barri Flowers is the award winning, bestselling author of mystery and thriller novels, true crime books, relationship fiction, young adult mysteries, and children's books. Follow R. Barri Flowers on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Goodreads, LibraryThing, and YouTube. Learn more about the author on Wikipedia and www.rbarriflowers.com.
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Reviews for The Big Island Killer
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5/5
4 ratings1 review
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a difficult book to review. I loved the Hawaiian setting and thought the suspense was well done. But the romance was a little too insta-love for me. The story opens as Logan, and fellow members of the Hawaii PD go over two murders with disturbing similarities, leading them to believe they have a serial killer on their hands. When the meeting is over, the police chief informs Logan that he's made an appointment for Logan to meet with a grief counselor. It has been three months since Logan's partner was killed during a domestic violence call, and it is affecting Logan's work. He's not thrilled with the idea, but he goes. Elena enjoys her work as a grief counselor. Having lost her husband unexpectedly three years earlier, it feels good to help others through their grief. She lives alone in the house she shared with her husband, though her younger brother lives in a smaller house on the property. Though she hasn't given up on the idea of loving again, she hasn't been in any hurry to start dating. The development of the relationship between Logan and Elena was incredibly fast. The sparks between them were evident when they met, though they kept things professional during his two sessions with her. Once that was over, they were free to see each other on a personal basis. It didn't take long for Logan to make the first move, and they quickly moved to the stage of being unable to keep their hands off each other. I didn't see much in getting to know each other though deepening their relationship is on both minds. There are a few bumps in their road, such as her brother coming under suspicion as the killer and Logan's worry about Elena being able to handle his job. Logan is concerned about her safety while the killer is on the loose, and he is right to do so. But when everything is over, it's only a short time between when they meet and the "I love you, will you marry me?" moment. The suspense, on the other hand, was terrific. The serial killer is careful to leave no clues behind, making it difficult for the police to produce any leads. Their frustration was understandable as each task force member applied their specialties to stopping the killer before they could strike again. The intensity increased with each new murder, and I was glued to the pages as I waited to see what would happen. The final confrontation was a nail-biter as Elena fell into the killer's clutches just as the task force got a break in the case. I never saw that angle coming. The ending was exciting, and I loved seeing Elena's actions. My biggest problem with the book is that some writing felt very awkward. Some word choices felt odd, such as when Logan laughed "generously" followed by Elena laughing "jovially." And "exchanging tasty tongues" while kissing sounded ridiculous. There were also a few occasions where I felt there were needlessly detailed descriptions. Who cares that Elena's bedding was "a double-brushed microfiber duvet" and a "sateen-cotton sheet"? Just pull back the covers and be done with it! I will still read the next book in the series.#netgalley