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lynguy1's review against another edition
5.0
This was the best book that I have read in 2019. It had me hooked on the first page. Despite not having read the first book in the series, I had no trouble getting into the story. This is a well written and fast paced novel with kidnappings, murder, torture, and a little romance, as well as the local police and FBI efforts to resolve the crimes. The novel was full of suspense with strong main and supporting characters. I will definitely be reading more of this series.
paulabrandon's review against another edition
2.0
In Australia, this was packaged and sold as a straight-up serial killer thriller. But it's not! This is romantic suspense through and through, except with nastier violence, such as women's nipples being cut off! Ouch.
Jess Harris is on the trail of The Player, a serial killer who has one of her friends in his clutches! He's also kidnapping and murdering anybody even closely linked to Jess. But I didn't hold out much hope for Jess solving the case, because too much of her attention is bound up with Dan Burnett, the police chief, who just happens to be her former lover! Seriously, Jess should be more worried about the serial killer than a twenty-year-old failed relationship! And if she hates her high heels so much, she should stop wearing them!
I got annoyed. I wanted to read about the capture of a serial killer, and didn't appreciate that so many people died because Jess was too busy bickering with Dan about their relationship!
Jess Harris is on the trail of The Player, a serial killer who has one of her friends in his clutches! He's also kidnapping and murdering anybody even closely linked to Jess. But I didn't hold out much hope for Jess solving the case, because too much of her attention is bound up with Dan Burnett, the police chief, who just happens to be her former lover! Seriously, Jess should be more worried about the serial killer than a twenty-year-old failed relationship! And if she hates her high heels so much, she should stop wearing them!
I got annoyed. I wanted to read about the capture of a serial killer, and didn't appreciate that so many people died because Jess was too busy bickering with Dan about their relationship!
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
For a mystery/suspense fan like me this series is right up my reading alley. It is dark but not too over the edge with some strong lead characters in Jess and Dan. Which by the way I like the way that their relationship is developing. They both have issues but these make them real. Thus I am more invested in them.
The serial killer is evil. The killings he conducts might not be for the weak of heart. Although there are not a lot of gory details spent on the killings. The cat and mouse game between Jess and the killer is a good one. There can only be one winner but until the end game there will be blood and bodies.
The serial killer is evil. The killings he conducts might not be for the weak of heart. Although there are not a lot of gory details spent on the killings. The cat and mouse game between Jess and the killer is a good one. There can only be one winner but until the end game there will be blood and bodies.
rinseandread's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the story line thought out all of the series. The characters are well developed and real. The books follow Jess in her professional and personal life, just like in reality, they are very intertwined.
I binge read them one after the other starting with Silence and continuing through to the Wedding.
My personal dislikes about this series:
- too much romance (just not my cup of tea, I'm into the murder, mystery and suspense)
- too much repetition towards the end of the series. (I get the need to help people who may have picked up the series mid way through, but since I read them in succession I grew tired of reading the characters back story again and again)
I binge read them one after the other starting with Silence and continuing through to the Wedding.
My personal dislikes about this series:
- too much romance (just not my cup of tea, I'm into the murder, mystery and suspense)
- too much repetition towards the end of the series. (I get the need to help people who may have picked up the series mid way through, but since I read them in succession I grew tired of reading the characters back story again and again)
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Impulse
4 Stars
On her last case as an FBI profiler, Jess Harris was tasked with apprehending The Player, a sadistic serial killer skilled in the arts of cruelty and torture. When the prime suspect escaped justice, Jess returned home to Alabama, but it seems that the Player has followed and chosen to take his revenge buy targeting those closest to her. Can Jess stop him before time runs out for those she loves …
The story begins immediately following the cliffhanger of the last book with Jess and Dan thrown into the search for their missing colleague. This provides a strong sense of continuity and it is easy to get back into the story and the characters.
Jess is a more appealing heroine than before perhaps due to the fact that her vulnerability in the face of the Player’s horrendous acts makes her more human and approachable.
Dan and Jess’s romance takes a back seat to the suspense, which puts this book solidly in the thriller category rather than romantic suspense. Moreover, the focus placed on Dan’s previous relationships does not endear him and puts a damper on his hero status.
The twists and turns of the plot make for exciting reading as the true identity of the villain remains open almost to the last. However, the final scenes are somewhat anti-climactic and the ending is left open obviously for future developments.
All in all, the serial killer plot is good and the romance has potential so I’ll be continuing with the series.
4 Stars
On her last case as an FBI profiler, Jess Harris was tasked with apprehending The Player, a sadistic serial killer skilled in the arts of cruelty and torture. When the prime suspect escaped justice, Jess returned home to Alabama, but it seems that the Player has followed and chosen to take his revenge buy targeting those closest to her. Can Jess stop him before time runs out for those she loves …
The story begins immediately following the cliffhanger of the last book with Jess and Dan thrown into the search for their missing colleague. This provides a strong sense of continuity and it is easy to get back into the story and the characters.
Jess is a more appealing heroine than before perhaps due to the fact that her vulnerability in the face of the Player’s horrendous acts makes her more human and approachable.
Dan and Jess’s romance takes a back seat to the suspense, which puts this book solidly in the thriller category rather than romantic suspense. Moreover, the focus placed on Dan’s previous relationships does not endear him and puts a damper on his hero status.
The twists and turns of the plot make for exciting reading as the true identity of the villain remains open almost to the last. However, the final scenes are somewhat anti-climactic and the ending is left open obviously for future developments.
All in all, the serial killer plot is good and the romance has potential so I’ll be continuing with the series.
jasmyn9's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! It's going to be hard to talk about this one and not give away any of the amazing plot. While this is book two in the Faces of Evil series - I don't think you would "need" to read the first book in order to pick up Impulse and enjoy it.
Jess has a history with a very nasty serial killer known as the Player - and now he's targeted her. He will find a way to make her feel the fear by picking off her friends and family one by one before he makes his final move. Jess and Police Chief Dan Burnett are in a race against the clock to find his victims before he can finish them off.
With lots of action and suspense - I flew through the pages constantly asking myself "oh my god - what's next?" With just enough going on that there are no dull moments, but not so much that it became overwhelming, it was the perfect combination of story and suspense.
Jess has a history with a very nasty serial killer known as the Player - and now he's targeted her. He will find a way to make her feel the fear by picking off her friends and family one by one before he makes his final move. Jess and Police Chief Dan Burnett are in a race against the clock to find his victims before he can finish them off.
With lots of action and suspense - I flew through the pages constantly asking myself "oh my god - what's next?" With just enough going on that there are no dull moments, but not so much that it became overwhelming, it was the perfect combination of story and suspense.
danicapage's review against another edition
4.0
I just love Debra Webb. I may or may not get to posting an official review of this one, but if I don't just know that it was incredible and I'm so glad I read it.
If you love gripping romantic suspense stories than check this one out.
If you love gripping romantic suspense stories than check this one out.
imzadirose's review against another edition
3.0
Another good story. This series isn't among my favorites of this kind, but it's overall pretty enjoyable.
jonetta's review against another edition
4.0
The story continues right where Obsession ends with the discovery of Detective Lori Wells' abduction. Jess Harris believes it's Eric Spears, who she accused of being the serial killer known as The Player. She's not only up against him but her own colleagues who aren't ready to trust her judgment.
The tension level is high with the fear that the serial killer is in Birmingham. With those connected to Jess at risk, the stakes escalated and the case took some gruesome and surprising turns. The ending was a little twisty, though not surprising but it didn't lessen my interest.
I enjoyed the story and am really looking forward to continuing this series, especially with things not resolved very neatly. And, Jess's relationship with Dan has everywhere to go.
The tension level is high with the fear that the serial killer is in Birmingham. With those connected to Jess at risk, the stakes escalated and the case took some gruesome and surprising turns. The ending was a little twisty, though not surprising but it didn't lessen my interest.
I enjoyed the story and am really looking forward to continuing this series, especially with things not resolved very neatly. And, Jess's relationship with Dan has everywhere to go.
belle505's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one. I just hate that i am late to the game and there are so many books in this series. Little intimidating.