
Author: Mary Burton
Series: The Forgotten Files #2
Published by: Montlake Romance on Nov. 15, 2016
Genres: Mystery/Thriller, Romantic Suspense
Pages: 352
Format: eBook, ARC
Source: Mary Burton, NetGalley
Book Rating: 8.5/10
Dr. Tessa McGowan had never seen anything quite like it. But the mutilated bodies on her exam table tell a stunningly macabre tale: someone with a twisted mind is kidnapping women and altering their faces to resemble real, life-size dolls. As a forensic pathologist, it’s her job to aid the agent leading the case—even if that agent is her estranged husband.
Twelve years ago an unspeakable tragedy destroyed Dakota Sharp’s world. Haunted by the ghosts of his past, he’s devoted himself to capturing killers. His only regret is that it cost him Tessa. Now, as the Dollmaker case brings them together—and raises his suspicions that he’s crossed paths with this deranged psychopath before—they may just have their second chance. But it seems Dakota’s not the only one who wants to make Tessa his own…
She may be the Dollmaker’s next target, but Tessa has no intention of winding up as another toy on his shelf. Can she and Dakota stop this ghastly killer before his next deadly playdate?
Review:
Creepy, menacing, and highly suspenseful!
This is the second book in “The Forgotten Files” series, and this time we join the ruggedly handsome, troubled, Agent Sharp as he hunts for a deranged serial killer intent on finding and creating his own perfect doll, and are introduced to the lovely, intelligent pathologist, Dr. Tessa McGowan, who may surprisingly play the biggest role of all.
The characters are multi-layered, convincing, and determined. And the plot is well crafted, fast-paced, engaging, mysterious, captivating, full of good twists, deviousness, and a little romance.
Overall, this is a well written whodunit that is enjoyable, entertaining, and definitely worth a read.
If you haven’t had a chance to check out my review of “The Shark” (The Forgotten Files #1) you can find it HERE.
And don’t forget to mark your calendars, the third book in the series “The Hangman” is due out in Spring 2017.
This book is due to be published on November 15, 2016.
Pick up a copy from your favourite retailer or from the following links.
Amazon US, Amazon Canada, Amazon UK, Barnes & Noble
Thank you to NetGalley, especially Joan Schulhafer Publishing, for providing me with a copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review Mary’s The Dollmaker. I’m so excited to see news of her latest reaching readers old and new. (Disclose–I work with Mary.)
Thank you for reviewing THE DOLLMAKER!