Say You're Sorry by Karen Rose: Review

I’ve been on a roll lately reading and reviewing these suspense thrillers. This one was so very different from some of the others I had reviewed lately. It was definitely more in the crime fiction genre but it was so very good.

If you love pop fiction or crime fiction suspense thrillers, this new book by Karen Rose is definitely one that you will not want to miss. Here are my thoughts on this upcoming release.

Say You’re Sorry by Karen Rose
Series: Sacramento Series, The (Book 1)
Publisher: Berkley (February 12, 2019)
ISBN-13: 978-0399586729

ABOUT:
There is a serial killer on the loose, preying on vulnerable women. The only identifiable mark the killer leaves are letters—sometimes one, sometimes two—all carved into the torsos of his victims. Together they spell “Sydney.”

When he grabs Daisy Dawson, he believes he has found his next victim. But despite her small stature, she fights back with an expertise that quickly frees her. Before fleeing the scene, Daisy also manages to grab what proves to be crucial evidence: a necklace from around the killer’s neck.

The necklace is more than a trivial item—it is a link to a cold case that Special Agent Gideon Reynolds has been tracking for seventeen years. With Daisy’s help, Gideon finally has the opportunity to get closer to the truth than ever before.

But they might not get the chance, as the serial killer has a new target: Gideon and Daisy.

Say You’re Sorry by Karen Rose Review

This book had me wound up for two days straight. No, it doesn’t normally take me that long to read a book, but this story is quite a bit longer than normal novel in the same genre. Plus it was darn good!

So completely different, the story is about a serial killer and the hunt to catch him while he’s on the hunt for the one that got away.

The story has a lot of psychological twists and two seemingly separate plots that intertwine and really keep the story active, innovative, and completely engaging. I had difficulty actually putting the book down when I had to.

I also thoroughly enjoyed the addition of the romantic factor in this book. It definitely added another level of interest. Gideon was crafted to be a deep, damaged, yet amazing person and he was perfectly matched with Daisy. Great heat level and I loved their immediate connection and deep understanding of each other.

This book does have a lot of triggers. As I mentioned it is about the hunt for a serial killer therefore there is a lot of raw, gory details that can be over-the-top for some people. However, Miss Daisy is definitely a little bad ass. She brings in a lot of lightness into the heavy theme as does Gideon.

This book is intense, high action, and fast paced throughout! I love the high level of detail and all of the twists and turns; intermingling of people and places. Rose clearly dedicated herself to this book and the creation of remarkable characters and an inventive, albeit creepy, scary theme.

This is definitely one you will need to make time for so that you can submerge yourself into the world of FBI, cop and crime fiction. Loved this book!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.