Karen Long

I was intrigued from the start as I got my introduction to Eleanor Raven as she is undergoing hypnosis, perhaps this is some clue as to what has happened in previous books. I will certainly find out shortly as I plan to read the first two books as soon as possible after having read this BRILLIANT instalment.

Eleanor would rather just get on with her job but she has to prove that she is fit for duty, hence the psychiatric treatment, but the case that she is drawn into will certainly play with her mind. Eleanor finds herself part of a hostage negotiation as an ex-marine kills his wife with his 3 children in the house. Once the children are secured, the Toronto police go after the ex-marine and they find a bit more than they bargained for hidden in the house. With such a jam-packed chapter one I knew straight away that I was going to love this book!

When a seemingly unrelated incident sees the uncovering of a boiler room full of dead dogs, it is not long before the perpetrator moves on from canines to humans. My mind was buzzing as I tried to work out how this could be linked to the marine in chapter one and once the penny dropped I saw the purpose of every single sentence written in this fantastic book.

I do think that I would have benefited from reading the Eleanor Raven books in order, but I know a good book when I see one and The Cold Room certainly fits the bill. It's gruesome, chilling and AMAZING! Don't wait as long as I did, make sure you discover the Eleanor Raven series today!

I chose to read an ARC and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.… (más)

The Vault by Karen Long is another book I read some time ago but overlooked posting during some health issues. This is from my memory of the book, or more accurately, my recollection of how I felt reading the book.

I found the story to be very interesting and kept my attention throughout. It is a psychological thriller but also very much a procedural thriller as well. I have not read the first book in the series but I would like to. That said, it is not necessary to have read the first one, this is easily a standalone volume.

I found myself becoming more and more invested in the protagonist as the story progressed. It is largely my interest in her that makes me want to read more in the series, which is true of any good series based on a central character.

I would recommend this book to fans of the genres mentioned above.

I received a copy from the publisher through Netgalley.… (más)