One, Two ... He Is Coming for You

Rebekka Franck #1

by Willow Rose

Set in the Danish coastal town of Karrebaeksminde, journalist Rebekka Franck returns to her hometown with her six year old daughter. She is trying to escape her ex-husband and starting a new life for her and her daughter, when the small sleepy town experiences a murder. One of the kingdom's wealthiest men is brutally murdered in his summer residence in Karrebaeksminde. While Rebekka Franck and her punk photographer Sune try to cover the story for the local newspaper another murder happens on a high society rich man. Now Rebekka Franck realizes that the drowsy little kingdom of Denmark has gotten its first serial killer and soon a series of dark secrets - long buried but not forgotten – will see the day of light.

Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Suspense, Crime, Fiction, Mystery Thriller

274 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 14, 2011

About the author

Willow Rose is a multi-million-copy best-selling Author and an Amazon ALL-star Author of more than 100 novels.

Several of her books have reached the top 10 of ALL books on Amazon in the US, UK, and Canada. She has sold more than three million books all over the world.

She writes Mystery, Thriller, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Horror, Supernatural thrillers, and Fantasy.

Willow's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming. That's why her fans call her The Queen of Scream.

Willow lives on Florida's Space Coast. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her surfing and watch the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.



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Reviews

[Gatorman · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book to be just ok and rather derivitive of Stieg Larsson's Millenium series. Even though the identity of the killer was a surprise, it didn't ring true and felt rather contrived. However, my biggest problem was that this was, by far, the most poorly edited book I have ever read, by far. The author may not have a firm grasp of the English language, but shouldn't the editor? Between multiple misspellings and grammatical and punctuation errors, it became difficult to read and lessened my impression even further. I don't get all the hype and high ratings surrounding this book.

[Ash · Rating 1 out of 5]

One, two... here's my review; a simple, amaturish plot and an overwhelming amount of grammatical errors made this story flop for me. At least it was free and over with quickly.

[Donna McBroom-Theriot · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this and began wondering what I got myself into. When a book begins like this, either you close it really, really quick or you slowly turn the page and look through the fingers of the hand you are holding in front of your eyes. You can be sure I’m sitting on the front porch swing, IN BROAD DAYLIGHT, reading it. This book scares you right off the bat; at least it did me. But, then, I lead a sheltered life.

T.P. Boje is a well-known mystery writer in Scandinavia and this is her first book written in English. Other than a few language translations gone awry, this book was very well written. The story line was fascinating and left you trying to figure out who the killer was and who would be the next victim. There was a lot of technical information about serial killers in the book and personally, I found it quite captivating.

There are many times throughout the book where you think you’ve figured it all out, only to be thrown off course. It is a great who-dun-it that will keep you guessing right up until the end of the book.

Rebekka Franck not only battles her way through red tape to find a killer, but she is also on the run from an abusive husband. She is an award-winning journalist who goes from a high profile job to a job at a local newspaper in the sleepy little town she grew up.The town’s first serial killer begins his rampage shortly after her arrival and soon, she finds herself in the middle of the mystery as she begins to connect the dots. A night long past, rich boarding school boys, a lonely girl, pranks, and retribution bring this book to a surprise ending. I only wonder what mystery Rebekka will be solving in the next book.

I am giving this book two thumbs up.

[Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't like this one as much as the Emma Frost series, but since it's the first I might get more into them. I thought the book was creepy enough. I didn't like that Rebekka didn't call the cops on her stupid husband, I won't say while because of spoilers. He just needed to go to jail and get treated for his PTSD. I loved Sune and his son Tobias. I do look forward to reading more stuff they all get into together.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Journalist Rebekka Franck has recently returned to the small coastal town where she was brought up, with her six-year-old daughter, trying to escape the attentions of her increasingly unpredictable husband, Peter, who has not been the same since returning from serving in Iraq. Having landed a job at the local newspaper as their star reporter, she is immediately drawn into a case involving the murder of a rich local businessman. The victim is a person she knows from her previous life in the town - and he is not a nice person! As the body count begins to rise, Rebekka and photographer Sine discover links between the victims, which surprisingly the police do not seem to give any credence to....
This is my first read of this author's books. It won't be my last but I am hoping for some improvement. It certainly isn't Scandi-crime at its best as it seems to lack tension or threat to a large extent - maybe this is because the main character is a journalist rather than a police officer, although Rebekka acts as if she is one! A quick read and I didn't guess who the killer was until right at the end so good work from the author for this aspect - 7/10.

[Sherry Fundin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once I began, I knew I wouldn’t be able to quit until the last word was read.

Rebecca Franck gave up her big time journalistic career for her daughter and moved back home to live with her father. Big city to small town.

BUT be careful…what you do now can come back and bit you in the ass. The past never forgets.

I love serial killers…well…ya know…I mean…stories. LOL

As I read, my disgust and loathing grows (this is at 72%) I didn’t catch the murderer right away due to Willow Rose’s misdirection and red herrings. Love it.

Fantastic job Willow and all I can say is GIVE ME MORE!!!!

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[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok this one I am sure about to be honest. I understand that its fiction and I have read a lot of fiction in my time. Not only that but some fiction is clearly so extreme that it cannot possibly be anything BUT fiction.
That said now for my next point - when one piece of work acknowledges another - I feel a little sense of anticipation - if they acknowledge each other and build on the lore the first one set down - I think that the great and wonderful imaginative world out there is just one little bit nearer reality - but when one piece of work dismisses another as total fiction - I don't know I feel a little cheated as if me suspending my disbelief while I read it was wrong almost naive and foolish I feel a little disappointed and let down.
Well this is the case of this book - its a general crime thriller and not a bad one at that - but it uses props from a famous horror movie and clearly states that the film was fiction. I know there are copy cats out there and yes sadly there are famous cases where murders have taken to follow events or characters from film and TV. But I don't want a piece of fiction to use another piece of fiction.
Anyway it was a good read and there are others in the series so i will at some point look them out. Just not sure what to quite make of it.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the first book of Willow Rose's that I have read and I found it an enjoyable, quick read that held my attention. Great plot written simply. I have quite a few more of the author's other books loaded on my Kindle so it will be interesting to see how the others compare.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just bought this from Amazon.com. It was my first e-book and it was awesome! This is my review:

One, two ... He is coming for you is a breath taking thriller. You will never guess who the killer is! This is Scandinavian Mystery when it is best!
Rebekka Franck is a very well-known reporter in Denmark that moves back to her hometown of Karrebaeksminde. Soon after she starts her new job on a local paper the body of one of the wealthiest men in the country is found in his summer residence in the coastal town. Rebekka Franck knows him and begins to dig in his past and finds a lot of dirt on him and his friends from the same boarding school and soon she reveals a series of very dark secrets. When another man from the same boarding school is found killed she discovers the connection and the hunt for the first serial killer in Denmark has begun.
Rebekka also fights her soon to be ex-husband, who fights with all he has got to get her and their six-year old daughter back. Rebekka makes friends with her new co-worker the punk-photographer Sune and together they try to solve the mystery of who it is that is killing the rich high society men from the same boarding school. And most importantly: WHY.

This is thrilling, fascinating and very difficult to put down. And it has some really suspenseful and chillingly ugly scenes. It had me guessing all the way to the end and when I finally reached the end I did not want this story to ever stop. I LOVED IT! Now I look forward to the sequel.
I strongly recommend this to anyone who likes mystery novels as I do.

[Shell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Willow Rose has apparently "sold" over a million books, and I use quotation marks for that because I personally have added about 6 or 7 of her books to my kindle for free. After finally reading one of them I have the sneaking suspicion that most of those millions were grabbed up as freebies, because it surely can't be based on the writing. I've read books by Scandinavian authors before (Jo Nesbo, Stieg Larsson) and while once in a great while the translation to English might seem a little off or awkward there is no way the formatting of this story can be blamed on that. The writing is very stilted and simplistic with no depth at all. There wasn't any sense of dread or suspense or...anything really.
I plan on giving the author another try since this was published 4 years ago, perhaps her writing has improved? If not I will have quite a few freebies to delete from my library.

[Richard Dominguez · Rating 3 out of 5]

My very first entry into the Willow Rose stories, was a great read, filled with twist and turns. I found the reading smooth and well paced, moving forward quickly, yet not losing me alone the way. In all honesty I have to say that the end revelation was not as thrilling as the chase to the revelation, but it was a story I enjoyed very much none the less. Needless to say I will be reading more of Ms Rose's books.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Along the lines of Agatha Christie's TEN LITTLE INDIANS, this is Boje's first book written in English. There are a lot of grammatical errors, and the story and structure are not very good either. Sorry to be so sour. Only cost a dollar on the Kindle....

[Kylie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was violent and messed up, but what a page turner.

Some of the writing wasn't the best in certain parts but I'm going to put that down to translation from Danish to English.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick and easy read. I love the nod to "A Nightmare on Elm Street". It was definitely an interesting way to tie the past and the present together in this book. I was actually wrong about who the killer was but it made sense when the reveal was made. Overall, an interesting book.

[Heather Doughty · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can't recommend this book. I'm baffled that this author has written more than this book - like a lot more - and seems to be a popular author.

The plot was completely unbelievable. The main character is supposedly a reporter who has worked world-wide. However, when she get a new job, she seems at a loss as to what to do. She also lacks confidence in her abilities and seeks as much approval as she can from her boss.

The main character is also running from a mentally abusive husband. However, she doesn't act like it. She returns to her hometown where anyone can find her, including the husband. She puts herself into dangerous situations and doesn't seem to be traumatized. She doesn't act scarred and emotionally wrecked as she entertains several potential love interests.

There are many conveniences and coincidences that propel the action forward. The author writes with more of a telling style rather than showing. There are very few details and descriptions.

At the point the husband finds his wife and daughter, the main character elects to let him stay because maybe he has changed. Say what? This is not consistent with someone who has been emotionally abused. And certainly not one who feels her life is in danger.

Lastly, this book is very poorly edited. Lots of missing words. In addition, there are a lot of repeated words, sometimes in the same sentence.

This is a book to skip. She may be an author to skip, as well. I will not be reading any more of her books to find out.

[Kirsten McKenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Seriously disturbing, but they got what they deserved" would be the title of this review!
There were enough false trails scattered about the book that the ending was not predictable.
A plot with employment angst, gruesome deaths, victims who deserved it, and family tension.
I want to say it was an enjoyable read, but that sounds like I enjoy reading about people being disemboweled! So I will say it was a suspenseful read, with a healthy dose of red herrings - which I admire in a book.
And I will now seek out the next book by Willow Rose to read, in the daytime, when lots of people are at home...not at night, in bed, alone...

[Heli Kankainen · Rating 2 out of 5]

People who write in their second language should ALWAYS pay for a professional, native speaker editor and beta readers. If the author of this series had done so it might actually have been enjoyable to read them. I downloaded the three first books in the series for free and am very glad I didn't pay for them. The grammatical errors were horrid and instead of flowing nicely the language was choppy and, in parts, unbearable to read. It's a shame, really, because had the manuscript been properly edited the finished product might have been an ok story.

[Camie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sort of an amateur Steig Larsson type book mixed with a little Freddie Krueger :-) . This Scandinavian thriller, mystery, and horror, story is about a woman journalist ( Rebekka Franck Series One) who returns to her small Danish hometown to escape her abusive husband and finds herself in the middle of reporting on and helping solve a mystery involving a slasher style serial killer. Needed better editing but actually was pretty suspenseful , with a surprise ending. My Halloween read. 2 1/2 stars

[Jamie ♡♡ submits to books ♡♡]

Just not feeling this one right now. May try again later. I was barely even started so I am not even going to DNF this one.

At this point, if I am not totally sucked in from the get go, I am just moving on. No harm, no foul.

[Dorel · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the 1st book I read by Willow Rose. The killings were gruesome but I tried to read this story for days but it was too slow moving which made it boring to me.

[Mick Dubois · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rebekka Franck is a top journalist who went to a bad break-up with her ex. She and daughter Julie moved back to her father's house in the rural town of Karrebaeksminde. When in a short period 2 local rich businessmen are gruesomely murdered in the usually peaceful area, Rebekka and photographer Sune start to investigate. They discover that the victims went together to boarding school and they were far from angels. Back then they and some other spoiled brats formed a gang that specialised in tormenting and humiliating other pupils and raping girls. Because of their wealth, the fathers could buy off the victims. And over time their character didn't grow better, they still are nasty and evil men that abuse people. The second victim was a paedophile. A third victim turns out to be a sadistic priest of a youth detention centre. While the police publicly claim that the murders are random killings, the journalists are convinced that there's a serial killer on the loose, be it one doing a service to humanity.
This book is the first in a series and a quick read. I didn't guess the killer at all and was quite surprised who it was. I certainly will read the next books in this series as I got the box set.
1 criticism though, the author claims that Danmark never had a serial killer prior to this case. In fact, they had 2: Dagmar Overbye, caught in 1921 and Peter Lundgin, caught in 2000. Only 2 cases in 80 years isn't a lot, but easy to check on the internet.

[Tonya Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!! Willow Rose just keeps delivering hair raising, nail-biting Murder mystery novels which fuel my love of this genre.
Rebekka Franck has returned to her hometown with her daughter after leaving her abusive husband. A new job at her local newspaper is a step down from her previous journalist job for a well known newspaper, but as her first day begins, she’s awarded a murder story in her hometown.
As victims continue to stack up, Rebekka knows they are dealing with a serial killer.
Action packed, this book was amazing!

[Freda Mans-Labianca · Rating 4 out of 5]

So intense!
This fast-paced mystery follows a Rebekah as she tries to solve a serial murder spree. At times, she gets way to close for comfort and it gets pretty scary, but in a good way.
I can't wait to read more in this series!
A gripping page-turner that is sure to satisfy the thriller lover in you!


4.5/5

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written dark and disturbing tale. A bit gruesome in places but not too graphic.

[Valerie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn’t really care for this one, there were times I felt like I was reading a teenage girls diary. It was a little bit cringy.

[Dee Cherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I came across this author while searching for another. The title captured my attention as well as the setting in Denmark. This 1st book held my attention while reading of Rebekka's move from her husband to her father's home with her 6 year old daughter. As a reporter, her natural instincts led her to believe a serial killer was on the rise, even though not many listened. The storyline held my attention as background information was given on the victims. I was surprised finding at the identity of the culprit. As there are several books in this series, I'm looking forward to reading them as well as a few of her other series.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

First book of this fabulous author , won’t be the last will read her back list and she kept me on edge if my seat , Thank you for the great read

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is the first in the Rebekka Franck murder-mystery series, and if it's anything to judge them by, it's going to be an awesome series! Set in Denmark, Rebekka is a journalist who's returned to her hometown after her marriage has broken down. Expecting nothing exciting to happen, she's taken aback when a gruesome murder happens - and gets some very interesting stories to write as a result, because the victim's a very unpleasant local rich man. But when more murders occur that are obviously linked (but which the detective in charge refuses to accept are anything more than individual incidents) she decides to investigate herself.
I enjoyed reading this book as it was an excellent murder-mystery with suspense-thriller elements. It's a bit gory in places, so definitely not suitable for younger readers, but not excessively so - it's all in keeping with the story, complimenting and enhancing it. I found the Danish locations and words a little tricky, but that's because I'm English, have never been to Denmark, and am completely ignorant of all things Danish! When I looked up a Danish map it helped give me more of a visual understanding of where the action was taking place, so maybe having a basic map at the front of the book would help people like me! Otherwise, I'd highly recommend this book to people who like murder-mystery with a thriller-suspense twist, and would definitely read more books in this series in the future.
NB I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I always give an HONEST review based wholly on my own opinions

[Lynda Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is by a Danish author and I was a bit disappointed she went with American as opposed to English spellings only to read at the end that she now lives in the US so that's why, I imagine !
I liked Rebekka, the reporter in the story who's got a great story as there's a serial killer on the loose. I like her relationship with Sune who she works with and look forward to reading the next in this series that I have downloaded already. Rebekka has a good sense of humour and some remarks made me laugh aloud.
There were some annoying apostrophe mistakes and it was maddening as in some places she used them correctly on the same words and at other times wouldn't which I didn't understand. Parent's and not parents' and other's and not others'.
Some sentences seemed quaint because there seemed to be something lost in translation like "I need time to get back on my legs" where we'd usually say feet or "...while he tried to wring himself out of the chair" where I think wriggle was the word that was needed. Also "Sune was only nineteen when he got him" which should be had.
There were a few words either added or missing in some sentences to like the or to and one sentence missed a couple of words-"...had described as a cold-hearted player of a game where they would beat the living out of kids". It was confusing. There were a few more like this I highlighted but they didn't spoil the book and let's face it, her English is WAY better than my Danish !!

[Momma Says: To Read or Not to Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the title, I expected this one to be creepy and I certainly got that. While this first book in the Rebekka Franck series is a murder mystery, it also serves as an introduction to the world of our main character. Rebekka has her own turmoil going on with a crumbling marriage and getting settled back in her home town. Her new job as a reporter for her small town newspaper takes off rather quickly with a gruesome murder and soon, she's on the hunt for a serial killer. Rebekka's personal life made for an interesting side story, although I did feel like the possible new romance was a bit fast.
All-in-all, I found the characters to be interesting and the story was engaging and fast-paced. The glimpses inside the mind of the killer were chilling, to say the least, and even with the clues building up little by little, I didn't see the twist coming. Looking back, I can see that there were things pointing to the identity of person behind it all, but it's a sneaky kind of thing that keeps a reader guessing.
This first book is a solid introduction to the series and I'm sufficiently interested to check out the next book in Rebekka Franck's story.
**It should be noted that, like most avid readers, I checked out the reviews for this one before reading it. While I noted a number of critical reviews citing poor editing and possible translation issues, I noticed that most of those were from quite some time ago. I read the updated, edited version and found none of that.