Killman CreekAuthor: Rachel Caine
Series: Stillhouse Lake #2
Published by: Thomas & Mercer
Publication Date: December 12, 2017
Format: eARC
Pages: 348
Source: Publisher
Gwen Proctor won the battle to save her kids from her ex-husband, serial killer Melvin Royal, and his league of psychotic accomplices. But the war isn’t over. Not since Melvin broke out of prison. Not since she received a chilling text…
You’re not safe anywhere now.
Her refuge at Stillhouse Lake has become a trap. Gwen leaves her children in the protective custody of a fortified, well-armed neighbor. Now, with the help of Sam Cade, brother of one of Melvin’s victims, Gwen is going hunting. She’s learned how from one of the sickest killers alive.
But what she’s up against is beyond anything she feared—a sophisticated and savage mind game calculated to destroy her. As trust beyond her small circle of friends begins to vanish, Gwen has only fury and vengeance to believe in as she closes in on her prey. And sure as the night, one of them will die.
What a great sequel! I enjoyed Stillhouse Lake and thought the author did a good job, but I feel Killman Creek is even better. With the way Stillhouse Lake ended, you just knew things were going to get crazy. Caine definitely delivered.
After years of being on the run with her kids, the hunted becomes the huntress. While determined to put her serial killer ex-husband down like the sick bastard he is, she is swept up in something far more sinister and demented than she could’ve ever imagined. The depravity runs deep, taking us on a dark and thrilling ride.
I found myself enraged for Gwen’s sake and wanting to go all Wonder Woman for truth, justice, and to just plain kick ass. Gwen held it down though! Unlike the first book, this is told from four perspectives – Gwen, Sam, Lanny, and Connor. I wasn’t sure about this move at first, but it actually brought the story together really well and only added to the intensity.
Overall this is a wonderfully disturbing must-read!
Now, that’s what I like to hear about a sequel. Glad it was a better, stronger read for you.
Nice! I remember thinking Stillhouse Lake looked good, and the sequel is better? I may need to get these since I’ve been all about the thrillers lately. 🙂
I love when series just keep getting better! And I’m intrigued by what all this depravity is. Adding in POVs in sequels can be very hit-or-miss, glad it worked in this one!
I have the first book but so happy the follow up is as good if not better. I like multiple POVs so that should work for me. Great review!
I really loved this too adn I’m so curious with the way this ended, how book three will play out.
I need to read this series! I’ve heard nothing but rave from friends. I’m glad you enjoyed this second one better than the first!
I have been hearing great things about this series. It is good that you enjoyed it, which makes me inclined to try the series. Great review.
I so need to pick up this series! Sounds right up my alley!
I love hearing a sequel being better than the first cause that doesn’t happen often. 🙂 This series is on my wishlist.
I still need to read the first book. I am glad the second book lived up to the first. This sounds like a great series!
I have both of the books in this series in my audible account ready to go. I love that the second book is even better than the first. I hope to start the series very soon. Glad you enjoyed it, Christy!
This sounds really good. I’m going to have to get to book one sooner rather than later. Great review.
I really need to check out this series. I just need to catch up, sigh.
I’m dying to read the first one. I have it on my TBR for well…soon. Lol! This makes me want to get started on the series even more.
Freakyyyyyyy. I’ve heard a lot of good things about this series. Hopefully my scaredy cat self would finally be brave enough to pick a thriller book soon, lol!
I’d say it’s more disturbing than scary … but then again, it’s scary to know there really are psychos out in the world like those in the book. 😀
Have you read other Rachel Caine?? May I recommend EVERYTHING by her? I’ve JUST bought the Stillhouse and I’m gonna read it, even though it’s not my usual genre b/c y’all love these books so much 🙂 Great review!
I HIGHLY recommend “Ill Wind” by Ms. Caine… one of the first books I read on my UF odyssey towards blogging. I actually have a signed print of the cover 😉
Nope, only these two books. Actually, that isn’t true. I read a short story in an anthology several years ago that I believe revolved around the heroine of her Weather Warden series. I wanted to read her books since but never got around to it. One day? Sigh.
oh this book sounds so wonderful and glad you liked it here. Gwen sounds like a character I would want to kick ass for too.
I still need to read the first one, but that’s awesome you loved the sequel and thought it was even a bit better than the first!! Makes me want to read these even more.
-Lauren
You got me at “disturbing” 🙂
was worried to read this review because I have yet to read the book and I really want to, so soon!!
I haven’t read it but it sounds quite good.
oh my god. You review gave me the chills. Another level of depravity huh? wow. I’ll have to check this series out. I love it when book 2 is still good or even better
I do think you have sold me on this one. I was curious and I’m glad it delivers!
Oooh I’ve never read anything like this before! And I’ve been meaning to read more from Rachel Caine. Would you recommend the first book to a mostly-YA lover?
Hmm … I don’t know. If you already like her books, I say go for it even if it is considered adult. I think it’s good regardless.
I can’t believe I haven’t read this author yet. but I have Stillhouse on my TBR.
I love that there’s no sophomore slump here. Of course, it’s Caine. 😉 This sounds kinda dark for Caine though. However, as I quite enjoy dark reads and have read a few on your recommendation and loved them, I’ll be picking up this series. 🙂
Wasn’t this fantastic! I am curious to see what the next book will be about. The author said it will involve a character we have met.
AHHH!!! I’ve read reviews that weren’t so impressed with this, so I am pleased to find you gushing about it! I’m also curious about adding Lanny and Connor to the mix. Interesting!
This sounds amazing oh my! Always good when a sequel is just as amazing as the original book, it keeps the story alive and just as wonderful! <3
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Most book sequels are made just to be made, but I am glad that this had a good drive to it for the readers!
Thanks for the review, Christy!
All the love from Nepal!
Good to see that you wanted to help with this one! And that the multiple POV’s added to the story!