Tuesday Series: Wolfhunter River (Stillhouse Lake #3) by Rachel Caine

 

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,

   

  Wolfhunter River is the third novel in the Stillhouse Lake series by Rachel Caine. It is published by Thomas and Mercer Publishers, an imprint of Amazon. It has been a few months since Gwen Proctor's terrifying final showdown with her serial killer ex-husband, Melvin Royal.  She receives a mysterious call from a woman needing help in the neighboring town of Wolfhunter. Since Melvin's death, Gwen has worked to help other women escape many forms of violence. The woman's cry for help is distressing, but with the little information given to her, Gwen does not know what she can do. Soon the woman's daughter, Vee, calls Gwen saying that her mother is dead. And Gwen bears witness to the girl's arrest while on the phone. Fearing for the fate of the fifteen-year-old, Gwen decides to visit Wolfhunter. Connor, Lanny, and Sam accompany her to the small, dilapidated town. There they discover corrupt townspeople that may not care if Vee lives or dies.

     Wolfhunter River is loaded with surprises and many twists and turns. It is fast-paced and delivers shock after shock. I was hooked from day one reading this novel and I  found it harder and harder to put down. As the story unfolded I began to see the threads tighten on Caine's macabre tapestry of murder and lies. She went for the throat with this novel, giving the reader little time to breathe in between scares and action sequences. The character development was excellent as Gwen and her family learned from past mistakes and used their acquired knowledge of the world's darker side to their advantage. Connor especially was a shining example of lessons learned. He was quick on his feet and a fast thinker. Caine also paid closer attention to Sam Cade and his past deeds. The emotions played out in this tale were visceral and often heartbreaking. The author knows she has created damaged players in her story, and she treats them all with respect and understanding. The suspense was carried throughout, culminating in an explosive finale that seized me in its grip and left me gasping for breath. 

  Wolfhunter River was another five-star extravaganza of suspense and chills. Rachel Caine's writing was biting and witty, as she brought me into the mind of one of the fiercest mothers ever to grace a novel. 

 Also, check out the playlist that Rachel Caine includes with her Stillhouse Lake novels. They are a great soundtrack to all the thrills and action. It is also a great way to try new music from some artists that you may not have heard before.

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