Gripping and well done.
936794
Loved the storyline. Thought provoking and vivid. The ending left me with unresolved feelings. I would recommend this book to the younger generations.
2346989
Great character development.  Very touching and moving.
1399303
Dont read many like this. Kept me in the story. Well done. And a human side to the story that we can all relate to.
2314986
I thought the details were well done and really allowed you to visualize what was taking place.  The story kept you guessing.
4919451
held my attention all the way.  A lovingly done work.
1750120
I know i loved it and couldn't put it down, but I can't adequately say why. The story is gripping, the plot intriguing. The writing is first class. There is allusion to violence and sexual encounters, but its not graphic and yet the description is adequate for the imagination. I felt like I was there and could picture every scene, colour and felt the emotion - such was the caliber of the author's description. The third person is used but from alternating characters and perspectives, so that gives the story depth and gives the reader a chance to get personally invested in the various characters. The characters are so real.

There are no spoilers here, I am being careful....I could not imagine how this book would end and I do wish certain imagined endings had happened. But the endings are what people would say are truer to reality than those I would have imagined. There was one plot point I felt could have ended a bit less loosely and one other I wish was more fully explained, but it doesn't detract from the writing or the story.

Give it a read if you are in the mood for dark intrigue that involves, romance, pathos, vulnerability with strength of character.
3844295
I loved this movie. The acting was marvelous, and the story was moving, believable, interesting, and gripping.
2428859
The story is unusual, but very gripping.  I had trouble putting it down once I started it.
I hope the author does a sequel.
867207
Excellent read, gripping and some nice twists in the tale.
3733764
Gripping from the first and just drew you in..so well done!! The story. Characters. Writing.  looking forward to the next ..
2485566
Sad and even wrenching in parts, but in the end optimistic.  After a terrible tragedy, the parents involved fall apart in predictable ways  only to reassemble themselves along entirely unexpected paths.  The author packs a lot of emotion into action that takes place over just a few days.  Every character seems to have both unforeseen depths and serious stuff to deal with.  Some more successfully than others, sure, but they're all trying and most of them make it.  The Guilty One is thoroughly engrossing and deeply satisfying.
4479406
Very well done. Brings the humanness of Corl's victims and their families into focus as well as his depravity and evil.
4456331
Although this book's subject is not for the faint-hearted I recommend it to anyone and everyone who enjoys a great read.  I read it in 3 sessions it was so gripping.  Based on a true story it shares the story of saving numerous children and the highs and lows of the dedicated police team who work tirelessly to save them.  The language is not too police specific - its just the right balance to hold the reader as you travel the journey of the investigation feeling like you are part of the team.  The writer does a great job making the reader feel like they are right there and know each character intimately.  Would be a great movie.  LOVED IT.
4941100
Not the usual run-of-the-mill fare. Very well written handling of dark subject matter but it is not dark. The characters are real, there is intrigue, as well as some romantic entanglement. Very nicely done and recommended.
4437803
Gripping.  Excellent character development. Could not put it down.
3409079
A great read and well done. It has a strong start and good finish that made me care about the characters. It had a few pacing slowdowns but they were short and did not detract from the overall story. I'm excited to pick up the sequel when it comes!
435580
The writing is tight and so well done. I look forward to the next book in this page turning series.