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Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine
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A breakneck pace and lots of serial killer chills!

I'm not a huge fan of serial killer reads, but with so many great reviews I purchased this one and read it straight through leaving all my other reads languishing until I finished!

Gina Royal is a shy housewife with two children she dotes on. She was living a normal life( so she thought) until one day she was confronted with her husbands "other" life and is forced to change her name and power up in order to protect her kids and herself!

I really liked how the book is told from Gina's point of view instead of some serial killer. She becomes strong and capable and leaves her shy/helpless self behind. Husband Mel is in prison, but he hasn't forgotten them...

This is book one in the fast paced, page turning series. It is edge of your seat with a fair amount of ghastly images (I needed to skim over these entirely), but the book focuses more on the family escaping and not on the crimes of the husband. Highly recommend for serial killer/ intense thriller fans! Fairly predictable ending doesn't stop me from reading book two!
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Reading Progress

January 3, 2018 – Started Reading
January 3, 2018 – Shelved
January 3, 2018 –
page 155
51.5% "Well this is definitely gotten my attention!!"
January 5, 2018 –
100.0% "Whew...that was intense and now unto #2!"
January 5, 2018 – Shelved as: couldn-t-put-down
January 5, 2018 – Shelved as: disturbing-content
January 5, 2018 – Shelved as: frantic-tone
January 5, 2018 – Shelved as: had-to-finish
January 5, 2018 – Shelved as: read-in-2018
January 5, 2018 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 03, 2018 01:51PM

Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall You can say that again, Holly.. action all over the page - and you can’t afford to take your eyes off it for a minute! Enjoy xx 😘


message 2: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 05, 2018 11:30AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Rachel wrote: "You can say that again, Holly.. action all over the page - and you can’t afford to take your eyes off it for a minute! Enjoy xx 😘"

That's for sure Rachel!


message 3: by Helga (new) - rated it 2 stars
Jan 07, 2018 05:57AM

Helga Glad you enjoyed it, Holly! Great review! <3


message 4: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 06:34AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Helga wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it, Holly! Great review! <3"

Thanks Helga!


message 5: by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 07:25AM

Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Great review, Holly! Glad you enjoyed!


message 6: by Kaceey (new)
Jan 07, 2018 07:52AM

Kaceey Great review Holly! This one’s on my list!!


message 7: by Marialyce (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 07:56AM

Marialyce Holly, you need to read the next in the series. Killmann's Creek. I thought it was even better! Super review!


message 8: by Sarah (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 08:03AM

Sarah Joint Great review, Holly! I'm glad you liked this one, I did too!


message 9: by Beverly (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jan 07, 2018 08:03AM

Beverly Duffy Wonderful review! The next one is non-stop action. Enjoy!


message 10: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 08:19AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Meredith wrote: "Great review, Holly! Glad you enjoyed!"

Thanks Meredith!


message 11: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 08:19AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kaceey wrote: "Great review Holly! This one’s on my list!!"

You'll like it Kaceey!


message 12: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 08:19AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Marialyce wrote: "Holly, you need to read the next in the series. Killmann's Creek. I thought it was even better! Super review!"

Its up next to be sure, thanks Marialyce!


message 13: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 08:20AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Sarah wrote: "Great review, Holly! I'm glad you liked this one, I did too!"

I'll check out your review!


message 14: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 08:20AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Sarah wrote: "Great review, Holly! I'm glad you liked this one, I did too!"


I'm not getting much sleep as I can't stop reading!


message 15: by Frances (new)
Jan 07, 2018 09:03AM

Frances A great 'serial killer' review Holly! I still can't seem to read these ones!! But skimming would help .... lol


message 16: by Susanne (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jan 07, 2018 10:09AM

Susanne Brilliant review Holly! I must add this to my list1


message 17: by Svetlana (new)
Jan 07, 2018 10:19AM

Svetlana awesome review Holly!! really glad you enjoyed this one. I bought a copy not so long ago and hope to get to it 😊


message 18: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 10:22AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Frances wrote: "A great 'serial killer' review Holly! I still can't seem to read these ones!! But skimming would help .... lol"

It was fairly easy to know when to just skim over Frances because I'm too squeamish!


message 19: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 10:22AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Susanne wrote: "Brilliant review Holly! I must add this to my list1"

This one you would love!


message 20: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 10:23AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Svetlana wrote: "awesome review Holly!! really glad you enjoyed this one. I bought a copy not so long ago and hope to get to it 😊"

I was just planning on a few chapters and read it through!


message 21: by Maureen (new)
Jan 07, 2018 11:11AM

Maureen Terrific review Holly💕😊


message 22: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 07, 2018 12:14PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Maureen wrote: "Terrific review Holly💕😊"

Thanks so much Maureen!!


message 23: by Tina (new)
Jan 08, 2018 05:02AM

Tina A great review Holly :)


message 24: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 08, 2018 05:58AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Tina wrote: "A great review Holly :)"

Thank you Tina!


message 25: by Keshan (new) - added it
Jan 08, 2018 06:00AM

Keshan i want read !!!!


message 26: by Mary Beth (new) - added it
Jan 08, 2018 11:02AM

Mary Beth Excellent review Holly! I want to start this series.


message 27: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 08, 2018 11:34AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Keshan wrote: "i want read !!!!"

Hope you enjoy!


message 28: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 08, 2018 11:34AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Mary wrote: "Excellent review Holly! I want to start this series."


You'll love this series Mary!


message 29: by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader (new) - added it
Jan 08, 2018 04:41PM

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Fabulous review, Holly! This series does sound really good!


message 30: by JanB (new)
Jan 08, 2018 09:03PM

JanB I love it when a book hooks me and I can't put it down - this sounds like a great start to a new series!


message 31: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 09, 2018 05:59AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Fabulous review, Holly! This series does sound really good!"

Thanks Jennifer so far so good!


message 32: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 09, 2018 05:59AM

Holly B (slower pace!) JanB wrote: "I love it when a book hooks me and I can't put it down - this sounds like a great start to a new series!"


Me too!


message 33: by Kendall (new)
Jan 09, 2018 06:08AM

Kendall Awesome review Holly! Glad you enjoyed :).


message 34: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 09, 2018 03:34PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kendall wrote: "Awesome review Holly! Glad you enjoyed :)."


You might like this series Kendall!! Thank you!


message 35: by Pat (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 09, 2018 07:19PM

Pat I've already got this one and am looking forward to reading it soon, glad you enjoyed.


message 36: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 10, 2018 04:45AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Pat wrote: "I've already got this one and am looking forward to reading it soon, glad you enjoyed."

I'm interested in your thoughts Pat!


message 37: by Deanna (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 10, 2018 10:29AM

Deanna Excellent review, Holly!


message 38: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 10, 2018 01:04PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Deanna wrote: "Excellent review, Holly!"

Thanks so much Deanna!


message 39: by Julie (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 14, 2018 06:13PM

Julie Terrific review, Holly! I'm hoping to read this one soon!


message 40: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 15, 2018 04:23AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Julie wrote: "Terrific review, Holly! I'm hoping to read this one soon!"

Hope you enjoy it Julie..I'm about to start second book!


message 41: by Nazanin (new)
Jan 15, 2018 10:13AM

Nazanin Amazing review, Holly! Glad you liked it!


message 42: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 15, 2018 12:47PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Nazanin wrote: "Amazing review, Holly! Glad you liked it!"


Thanks Nazanin!


message 43: by Cheri (new)
Jan 21, 2018 10:20AM

Cheri So glad you enjoyed this thriller, Holly! Terrific review!


message 44: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Sep 02, 2020 04:28AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Cheri wrote: "So glad you enjoyed this thriller, Holly! Terrific review!"

Thanks Cheri!


message 45: by Canadian Jen (new) - added it
Sep 02, 2020 05:24AM

Canadian Jen I may need to add, Holly! I always enjoy a good thriller now and then :)


message 46: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Sep 02, 2020 12:14PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jen wrote: "I may need to add, Holly! I always enjoy a good thriller now and then :)"

A good one Jen!


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