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Rebekka Franck #2
Three, Four ... Better Lock Your Door
It was supposed to be a night of fun, pleasure, lust and pain for Susanne Larsen when she agreed to meet with a stranger from a S&M chatroom. She met him for dinner that later led to casual, anonymous sex at the hotel-room at the local inn.
But someone else showed up in the room and suddenly it was no longer a game.
Zeeland Times star-reporter Rebekka Franck and her photographer Sune are covering the case for the news-paper and soon they find themselves deeply involved in a story of terrifying horror and ugly secrets.
"Three, Four ... Better lock your door" is a thrilling Scandinavian Mystery-novel from the International Bestselling author Willow Rose. It is the sequel to the International bestseller "One, Two ... He is coming from you". The third book in this series is called "Five, Six ... Grab your crucifix." Willow Rose will be writing the fourth book in the spring of 2013.
But someone else showed up in the room and suddenly it was no longer a game.
Zeeland Times star-reporter Rebekka Franck and her photographer Sune are covering the case for the news-paper and soon they find themselves deeply involved in a story of terrifying horror and ugly secrets.
"Three, Four ... Better lock your door" is a thrilling Scandinavian Mystery-novel from the International Bestselling author Willow Rose. It is the sequel to the International bestseller "One, Two ... He is coming from you". The third book in this series is called "Five, Six ... Grab your crucifix." Willow Rose will be writing the fourth book in the spring of 2013.
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First published October 28, 2012
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Willow Rose
232 books2,710 followersWillow 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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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.
Connect with Willow online:
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January 16, 2015
This is tough, I'm torn because I liked the 1st book, despite some of the grammar/syntax issues. However, I've found this one painful to read for a variety of reasons, all of them personal. My first clue that I was not as engaged in this story was the fact that I keep putting it down to read fan fiction or anything else that could engage my mind fully.
The timeline indicates that the story takes place two years after the 1st book but there has been little if any character development. That combined with the general feeling that I was re-reading the 1st book, as if the formula worked for the 1st so with a few changes its been reproduced in the 2nd.
Needless to say, no matter how gruesome the murders I personally got bored and lost interest in trying to figure out who the murderer was or the why behind the murders.
The timeline indicates that the story takes place two years after the 1st book but there has been little if any character development. That combined with the general feeling that I was re-reading the 1st book, as if the formula worked for the 1st so with a few changes its been reproduced in the 2nd.
Needless to say, no matter how gruesome the murders I personally got bored and lost interest in trying to figure out who the murderer was or the why behind the murders.
March 12, 2015
The OCD in me can not stop a series once I start.... These would be more pleasant if the author would just have someone proof this a little. P.S. she really portrays Denmark as Sodom & Gomorrah.
November 15, 2017
Willow Rose Never fails
Just like the first in this series, Three, Four...Better Lock Your Door has you on the edge of your seat or holding your stomach hoping to not vomit.....yes, some scenes certainly churned my stomach. But reading Willow's books is something I just can't NOT do.
Just like the first in this series, Three, Four...Better Lock Your Door has you on the edge of your seat or holding your stomach hoping to not vomit.....yes, some scenes certainly churned my stomach. But reading Willow's books is something I just can't NOT do.
April 28, 2022
I am continuing with this series as it is pretty easy to read. But I am not sure how many more of the books I will read as the plots seem too predictable for me.
November 14, 2014
I read book #2 in the Rebekka Franck series...the main character is a newspaper journalist and in this book investigated a series of murders that occurred in a small Danish town. I had not read book #1 in the series, so I'm not sure how much I missed by not knowing more of the back story, but overall it was a decent read.
There were a lot of editing issues for me...in some cases it was mis-use of words, in other cases it was bad punctuation (quotes in the wrong place/missing, commas used incorrectly, etc) which were very distracting at times. I'm not sure if it's because English is not the author's first language, but it caused me to have to reread some items a few times.
I had a feeling I had solved the "who dunnit" about 60% in...I was partially right, but still a little bit of a twist was thrown in. It did feel a bit rushed towards the end once it we learned who was doing the killings, and I feel a little cheated as to more of the "whys".
I am considering reading more of the series (or at least going back to read book 1 (One, Two ... He Is Coming For You just because the characters are kind of interesting and I'd like to see where they are taken in the series. They wouldn't be top on my list, but I won't forget about them either.
There were a lot of editing issues for me...in some cases it was mis-use of words, in other cases it was bad punctuation (quotes in the wrong place/missing, commas used incorrectly, etc) which were very distracting at times. I'm not sure if it's because English is not the author's first language, but it caused me to have to reread some items a few times.
I had a feeling I had solved the "who dunnit" about 60% in...I was partially right, but still a little bit of a twist was thrown in. It did feel a bit rushed towards the end once it we learned who was doing the killings, and I feel a little cheated as to more of the "whys".
I am considering reading more of the series (or at least going back to read book 1 (One, Two ... He Is Coming For You just because the characters are kind of interesting and I'd like to see where they are taken in the series. They wouldn't be top on my list, but I won't forget about them either.
September 16, 2019
It amazes me how lucky I am to have gotten such a mind blowing novel for free. Lucky me!
It’s always nice to visit some familiar characters and I am eager to take on a new case. The characters are not perfect and that makes me love them even more and they appear more realistic. After all, in real life we don’t like everyone we meet.
Since Rebecca has moved to a smaller town with a slower pace, she is managing to fit right in.
We have another serial killer on the warpath with revenge in their heart.
Another cover to cover thrill ride and I am always eager to jump on the rollercoaster with Willow Rose…and I will…soon. If you are a thriller lover, this is an author that has to be on your must read list!
It’s always nice to visit some familiar characters and I am eager to take on a new case. The characters are not perfect and that makes me love them even more and they appear more realistic. After all, in real life we don’t like everyone we meet.
Since Rebecca has moved to a smaller town with a slower pace, she is managing to fit right in.
We have another serial killer on the warpath with revenge in their heart.
Another cover to cover thrill ride and I am always eager to jump on the rollercoaster with Willow Rose…and I will…soon. If you are a thriller lover, this is an author that has to be on your must read list!
March 19, 2014
I got this book before reading the first one so I can only go by what all transpired here and not the connection between the first book & this one. I did enjoy this book immensely. It was very well written and the killer was truly a scary person, scary I think because there have been and will be, killers like this one anywhere in the world at any time. The best thing and a very ironic thing was how cool the reporter- Rebekka was; she wasn't your stereotypical reporter who is constantly in people's faces, bombarding them with never-ending questions with no concern to how the person is feeling or how the questions will affect that person. That quality alone greatly attracted me to her character.
I know this sounds rather like bragging but when a character came into the story; I won't name who it is because that'd be spoiling things, I had a suspicion they were involved in the killings in some way and it turns out I was correct so that's always fun but I also admit, I greatly enjoy it when the author makes you think it's a certain person and it turns out to be someone entirely different; in a way I guess that's what happened here. Towards the end of the book you discovered the reasons behind the killer's actions, what affected them so badly to cause them to do such things to others and I'll admit, in a way I could see why they turned out as they did- here's a lesson for any parents out there- you need to treat and raise your kids a great deal better than many do otherwise you're helping to create living, breathing monsters.
What I also enjoyed with this story is the fact that even though it's a book in a series of books, you don't have to read the previous one or the ones that follow in order to get the story to conclude; often times when authors create a series, there's always a cliffhanger at the end that makes you have to continue reading the next book in the series in order to continue the story; this book stands on its own and that's a great thing.
I know this sounds rather like bragging but when a character came into the story; I won't name who it is because that'd be spoiling things, I had a suspicion they were involved in the killings in some way and it turns out I was correct so that's always fun but I also admit, I greatly enjoy it when the author makes you think it's a certain person and it turns out to be someone entirely different; in a way I guess that's what happened here. Towards the end of the book you discovered the reasons behind the killer's actions, what affected them so badly to cause them to do such things to others and I'll admit, in a way I could see why they turned out as they did- here's a lesson for any parents out there- you need to treat and raise your kids a great deal better than many do otherwise you're helping to create living, breathing monsters.
What I also enjoyed with this story is the fact that even though it's a book in a series of books, you don't have to read the previous one or the ones that follow in order to get the story to conclude; often times when authors create a series, there's always a cliffhanger at the end that makes you have to continue reading the next book in the series in order to continue the story; this book stands on its own and that's a great thing.
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July 25, 2017
A quick read with an interesting premise, this novel was one of the early books of this series I missed so it filled in a few blanks for me concerning Rebekkah and Sune's relationship.
I'm still not sure about the character Rebekkah - for a smart investigative reporter she sure is dumb when it comes to hopping into bed with any Tom, Dick or Psychopath.
An easy read but not one of the author's best.
I'm still not sure about the character Rebekkah - for a smart investigative reporter she sure is dumb when it comes to hopping into bed with any Tom, Dick or Psychopath.
An easy read but not one of the author's best.
June 3, 2019
4.5
This 2nd book in the series was fast-paced and suspenseful as Rebekka found herself involved with another front page story. Interesting information provided concerning lobectomy. Storyline kept me reading as it seemed the culprit was specific with the attacks and did not give up easily. Sune was a good friend to have as his instincts, as usual, were on point. I'm wondering if Rebekka will ever give in to Sune's request as they would make a nice couple. On to the next
This 2nd book in the series was fast-paced and suspenseful as Rebekka found herself involved with another front page story. Interesting information provided concerning lobectomy. Storyline kept me reading as it seemed the culprit was specific with the attacks and did not give up easily. Sune was a good friend to have as his instincts, as usual, were on point. I'm wondering if Rebekka will ever give in to Sune's request as they would make a nice couple. On to the next
October 27, 2014
I don't know why but when I pick up a book by this author I just can't put it down until it's finished.....
October 22, 2013
Whodunnit by lobotomy on live victims set in Denmark. Not bad, not great.
September 23, 2014
Quick read but pretty easy to figure out early on.
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Rebekka Franck: Vol 1-3
Rebekka Franck: Vol 1-3
January 31, 2018
Three, Four … Better Lock Your Door is the second novel in the Rebekka Franck series by Willow Rose. Rebekka is still the small-town newspaper stringer forced to be content with reporting on small-town politics and gossip She has time to take care of her daughter in the family home where she lives with her dad. Nothing shocking has happened in two years. Her office mates Sara, office staff, and Sune, photographer, are characters we have met in a previous work.
Anna was the first to die. She had met Troels on a website she frequented to schedule kinky sex that her husband couldn’t imagine. Troels didn’t die, Susan (also known as Anna) died while waiting for Troels who would be right back. Susan had been lobotomized.
Anders Hoejmark was the next to die. He operated a sports center and taught badminton. He liked his students too much, especially the boys. One night he left the back door of the sports center for a late meeting with a very attractive male client of the club. Police would theorize that such a meeting took place as they processed his body. He had been lobotomized.
Linda Nielsen was so fat that the Danish government had given her a disability rating and a place where she could live out her days with food deliveries and a caregiver who would stop by to give her baths. After one of Svend’s caregiving visits, she had ordered pizza and was resting while waiting for delivery. The pizza delivery guy found her. She had been lobotomized.
There would be other victims, but the reader can see where this is going. Are there connections between the victims that would provide suspects? Apparently not. Rebekka had to be feeling some sense of déjà vu as after two years she is back doing investigative journalism on a serial killing. Husband Peter has not reappeared. Rebekka has given up the Italian boyfriend for the previous novel as a bad investment. There is the cute Christian Lonstedt that Rebekka was lusting after, but he was a correspondent for a rival newspaper. Something didn’t seem ethical about that. And Sune, her photographer colleague, was starting to look at her with more than professional interest.
As with the earlier novel, Rebekka helps the police more than the police aid her. As with the earlier novel, author Rose does a very nice job describing Denmark as she comments on its unique seasonal changes. And as with her previous novel, there is a surprise as to who the serial killer is. After finishing the novel, the reader might want to reflect on this point. There is a killing agent, that is who the police are after but there is also a person who motivated the killer to kill (maybe more than one person). So, to whom do we award the killer label? The reader will have to decide in this comfortable mystery read to which I gave four Amazon stars.
And I am looking forward to the next novel in the series.
I purchased this novel as part of a five-book boxed set.
Anna was the first to die. She had met Troels on a website she frequented to schedule kinky sex that her husband couldn’t imagine. Troels didn’t die, Susan (also known as Anna) died while waiting for Troels who would be right back. Susan had been lobotomized.
Anders Hoejmark was the next to die. He operated a sports center and taught badminton. He liked his students too much, especially the boys. One night he left the back door of the sports center for a late meeting with a very attractive male client of the club. Police would theorize that such a meeting took place as they processed his body. He had been lobotomized.
Linda Nielsen was so fat that the Danish government had given her a disability rating and a place where she could live out her days with food deliveries and a caregiver who would stop by to give her baths. After one of Svend’s caregiving visits, she had ordered pizza and was resting while waiting for delivery. The pizza delivery guy found her. She had been lobotomized.
There would be other victims, but the reader can see where this is going. Are there connections between the victims that would provide suspects? Apparently not. Rebekka had to be feeling some sense of déjà vu as after two years she is back doing investigative journalism on a serial killing. Husband Peter has not reappeared. Rebekka has given up the Italian boyfriend for the previous novel as a bad investment. There is the cute Christian Lonstedt that Rebekka was lusting after, but he was a correspondent for a rival newspaper. Something didn’t seem ethical about that. And Sune, her photographer colleague, was starting to look at her with more than professional interest.
As with the earlier novel, Rebekka helps the police more than the police aid her. As with the earlier novel, author Rose does a very nice job describing Denmark as she comments on its unique seasonal changes. And as with her previous novel, there is a surprise as to who the serial killer is. After finishing the novel, the reader might want to reflect on this point. There is a killing agent, that is who the police are after but there is also a person who motivated the killer to kill (maybe more than one person). So, to whom do we award the killer label? The reader will have to decide in this comfortable mystery read to which I gave four Amazon stars.
And I am looking forward to the next novel in the series.
I purchased this novel as part of a five-book boxed set.
August 2, 2017
This is the second book in the series, and I have to admit, I'm feeling a little bit ambiguous about the series at this stage and I'm not sure if I will continue reading them. Ms. Rose picks up the action two years after the first book's events take place, and a new serial killer is stalking the streets of Denmark, murdering in a supposedly random manner, and Rebekkah Franck in reporting the story... and with the help of her photographer Sune outsmarting the police in regards to catching the killer.
Once again, I have to point out that Ms. Rose would benefit greatly from a proofreader/editor. I suspect English is not her first language, and consequently, there are a great deal of syntax and spelling errors, which mar the overall reading experience. Having said that, the pacing is quite good, and the story does hold the reader's attention... but in a great many sections, I experienced a sense of sameness with the storyline, in comparison to the previous book. Especially with regards to the main character of Rebekka Franck, who is supposedly in her late thirties, but her decision making at times can seem somewhat immature.
As another reviewer said, Ms. Rose has set this story two years after the first one, and yet there seems to be no change in the behaviour/demeanour of the main characters. They haven't shown any maturity, either in development or behaviour. I found myself frustrated at times in the way the characters approached the situations they found themselves in and questioned their decisions, which is never a good situation to find myself in as a reader.
I will move on to reading other books in the meantime, and will whether I will continue reading the series after reading some other reviewers thoughts.
Once again, I have to point out that Ms. Rose would benefit greatly from a proofreader/editor. I suspect English is not her first language, and consequently, there are a great deal of syntax and spelling errors, which mar the overall reading experience. Having said that, the pacing is quite good, and the story does hold the reader's attention... but in a great many sections, I experienced a sense of sameness with the storyline, in comparison to the previous book. Especially with regards to the main character of Rebekka Franck, who is supposedly in her late thirties, but her decision making at times can seem somewhat immature.
As another reviewer said, Ms. Rose has set this story two years after the first one, and yet there seems to be no change in the behaviour/demeanour of the main characters. They haven't shown any maturity, either in development or behaviour. I found myself frustrated at times in the way the characters approached the situations they found themselves in and questioned their decisions, which is never a good situation to find myself in as a reader.
I will move on to reading other books in the meantime, and will whether I will continue reading the series after reading some other reviewers thoughts.
March 16, 2023
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3.5 hearts
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As the series continues, it is about 2 years later. A new murder happens and as there are more murders, Rebekka is smart to connect the method of killing to feel certain it is a serial killer. Then she starts trying to find a connection between the victims as to why they are selected. She starts to get some ideas on the right track. I find the investigative skills are pretty good.
On the personal side, I am not enjoying these aspects. Her daughter doesn't act like a real child for her age and she's kind of a brat. Rebekka's co-worker wants a relationship with her and she doesn't handle it that well. Since their children are best friends things go poorly. She decides to date a new reporter who has also been following the investigation. Her daughter is threatened because someone doesn't want her on the case. The whole personal side seems unrealistic and Rebekka is not careful. So as with the first book, I enjoyed the mystery and journalist work but not the personal aspects of Rebekka's life.
I read this as a read listen with the ebook as a freebie I purchased, and the audio from the library.
3.5 hearts
Kindle freebie on June 28, 2022 (currently $4.99 and in Kindle Unlimited as of writing this post)
As the series continues, it is about 2 years later. A new murder happens and as there are more murders, Rebekka is smart to connect the method of killing to feel certain it is a serial killer. Then she starts trying to find a connection between the victims as to why they are selected. She starts to get some ideas on the right track. I find the investigative skills are pretty good.
On the personal side, I am not enjoying these aspects. Her daughter doesn't act like a real child for her age and she's kind of a brat. Rebekka's co-worker wants a relationship with her and she doesn't handle it that well. Since their children are best friends things go poorly. She decides to date a new reporter who has also been following the investigation. Her daughter is threatened because someone doesn't want her on the case. The whole personal side seems unrealistic and Rebekka is not careful. So as with the first book, I enjoyed the mystery and journalist work but not the personal aspects of Rebekka's life.
I read this as a read listen with the ebook as a freebie I purchased, and the audio from the library.
March 9, 2019
The second book in the Rebekka Franck Volume 1-3 series I'm reading, and it was entertaining enough that I set aside some work I was doing in order to finish it up.
After reading some of the other reviews, I think I need to update mine. I’ve become a fan of Willow Rose. I read all of the Emma Frost books and enjoyed them. Since Rebekka Frank showed up in them, it was a logical progression to start reading her series. Although I enjoyed the first, the plot-line was almost identical to one of the Emma Frost books, so not all that suspenseful if you noticed. Having said that, I confess that it evidently didn’t bother me too much because I devoured it all in one sitting! This one varied into new territory, not quite as derivative of her earlier works, but there is a common thread I see in all of her books so far, so it was still obviously a Willow Rose book. I enjoyed it, enough that I postponed some work I needed to do just to finish it off. A thumbnail description of Willow Rose’s oeuvre I came up with in an earlier review still holds: For all of her books that I’ve read so far, I could say Willow Rose writes ‘horrible mysteries’ or ‘horrible thrillers’. Not “horrible” in the sense of excruciatingly badly done, but as in incorporating an element of “horror”. There seems to be something a bit ‘bent’ in all I’ve read so far.
After reading some of the other reviews, I think I need to update mine. I’ve become a fan of Willow Rose. I read all of the Emma Frost books and enjoyed them. Since Rebekka Frank showed up in them, it was a logical progression to start reading her series. Although I enjoyed the first, the plot-line was almost identical to one of the Emma Frost books, so not all that suspenseful if you noticed. Having said that, I confess that it evidently didn’t bother me too much because I devoured it all in one sitting! This one varied into new territory, not quite as derivative of her earlier works, but there is a common thread I see in all of her books so far, so it was still obviously a Willow Rose book. I enjoyed it, enough that I postponed some work I needed to do just to finish it off. A thumbnail description of Willow Rose’s oeuvre I came up with in an earlier review still holds: For all of her books that I’ve read so far, I could say Willow Rose writes ‘horrible mysteries’ or ‘horrible thrillers’. Not “horrible” in the sense of excruciatingly badly done, but as in incorporating an element of “horror”. There seems to be something a bit ‘bent’ in all I’ve read so far.
May 4, 2017
"A Killer You Never See Coming"
Willow Rose, often called "The Queen of Scream," writes exciting horror stories. Again, this one takes place in Karrebaeksminde, Denmark and will thrill and chill you. There's a psychotic killer on the loose and Rebekka Franck and her photographer, Sune, take on the task of gathering as many facts as possible to be published in the local newspaper. Rebecca is now considered a star reporter ... when actually she's a devoted investigative journalist. She spends little time at her desk as she and Sune hit the road searching for clues. The first murder is when Susanne Larsen agrees to meet with a stranger she's contacted on a popular website. They have dinner, then have casual sex. Then she is found slaughtered in the bathroom. There are more similar horrendous murders yet to come. This is a terrifying case which reveals ugly secrets and creates much horror. It's a spellbinding novel for sure. I couldn't put this thriller down. There are five more books in this series. Enjoy each one of them.
Willow Rose, often called "The Queen of Scream," writes exciting horror stories. Again, this one takes place in Karrebaeksminde, Denmark and will thrill and chill you. There's a psychotic killer on the loose and Rebekka Franck and her photographer, Sune, take on the task of gathering as many facts as possible to be published in the local newspaper. Rebecca is now considered a star reporter ... when actually she's a devoted investigative journalist. She spends little time at her desk as she and Sune hit the road searching for clues. The first murder is when Susanne Larsen agrees to meet with a stranger she's contacted on a popular website. They have dinner, then have casual sex. Then she is found slaughtered in the bathroom. There are more similar horrendous murders yet to come. This is a terrifying case which reveals ugly secrets and creates much horror. It's a spellbinding novel for sure. I couldn't put this thriller down. There are five more books in this series. Enjoy each one of them.
January 16, 2018
3.5 stars
This second book in the Rebekka Franck series starts with what appears to be a stalking scene that turns deadly. I finished that part with a huge eye roll - taking it at face value, it seems rather implausible. In spite of that, I kept reading to see how it would be explained. As the body count rises, there seems to be a missing piece with each murder. I did figure out those missing pieces pretty quickly, including the identity of the killer; a fact that would usually have me struggling through the rest of the book. However, in this case, Rebekka's story held my interest in spite of a predictable outcome. There is a bit of a twist at the end that I didn't see coming, at least not completely. The story is chilling and be forewarned, the murders are gruesome and disturbing. In the end, the book did keep me turning pages and I'm interested enough in these characters to see where it goes from here.
This second book in the Rebekka Franck series starts with what appears to be a stalking scene that turns deadly. I finished that part with a huge eye roll - taking it at face value, it seems rather implausible. In spite of that, I kept reading to see how it would be explained. As the body count rises, there seems to be a missing piece with each murder. I did figure out those missing pieces pretty quickly, including the identity of the killer; a fact that would usually have me struggling through the rest of the book. However, in this case, Rebekka's story held my interest in spite of a predictable outcome. There is a bit of a twist at the end that I didn't see coming, at least not completely. The story is chilling and be forewarned, the murders are gruesome and disturbing. In the end, the book did keep me turning pages and I'm interested enough in these characters to see where it goes from here.
August 8, 2020
WOW
Definitely one book worth reading. In a way I can relate to the medical aspects of all of this. I remember my mom telling us when she was 17 she had a nervous breakdown and ended up in a mental facility. She said she could still remember the screams and cries from some of the other patients and how tell how they use to do shock therapy treatments on the patient, and that one time her mom and dad came to visit her and when they left they were convinced my mother would never be the same again and she'd spend the rest of her life in an institution thank God but she was able to get better come home and live a normal life. It's a shame the things they used to do to patients back then I just thank God but they were able to catch this Christian before he killed anyone out of revenge for his sister. And it just goes to show you never really know who to trust. I definitely can't wait to read the next book and I hope it's as good as this one was.
Definitely one book worth reading. In a way I can relate to the medical aspects of all of this. I remember my mom telling us when she was 17 she had a nervous breakdown and ended up in a mental facility. She said she could still remember the screams and cries from some of the other patients and how tell how they use to do shock therapy treatments on the patient, and that one time her mom and dad came to visit her and when they left they were convinced my mother would never be the same again and she'd spend the rest of her life in an institution thank God but she was able to get better come home and live a normal life. It's a shame the things they used to do to patients back then I just thank God but they were able to catch this Christian before he killed anyone out of revenge for his sister. And it just goes to show you never really know who to trust. I definitely can't wait to read the next book and I hope it's as good as this one was.
May 22, 2021
Riveting!
Willow Rose knows how to tell a intriguing yet detailed story without making it dull and laborious. I read her 1st book "One Two He's Coming For You" and could not put it down. I unable to write a review at the time but I did give it five stars.
I love the way the author works through all the clues one at a time to arrive at the right answer, yet still has time to be a mother, daughter, and potential love interest. The characters are very well rounded and completely believable. The children are delightful, Rebekka's father is endearing, her coworkers are supportive and the action is non stop. Rebekka even gets along well with the police which is a 1st in most of the crime novels I've read.
My only concern is the author always uses the full name of the characters; 1st and last every time. Like Anders Hoejmark! Maybe it's a Danish thing, I don't know but it's really funny to this American.
Willow Rose knows how to tell a intriguing yet detailed story without making it dull and laborious. I read her 1st book "One Two He's Coming For You" and could not put it down. I unable to write a review at the time but I did give it five stars.
I love the way the author works through all the clues one at a time to arrive at the right answer, yet still has time to be a mother, daughter, and potential love interest. The characters are very well rounded and completely believable. The children are delightful, Rebekka's father is endearing, her coworkers are supportive and the action is non stop. Rebekka even gets along well with the police which is a 1st in most of the crime novels I've read.
My only concern is the author always uses the full name of the characters; 1st and last every time. Like Anders Hoejmark! Maybe it's a Danish thing, I don't know but it's really funny to this American.
August 1, 2022
Great Read!
I've really enjoyed this series. Its been very different, in my opinion, to anything else written by Willow Rose. But I've enjoyed it none the less.
I like that the setting is Denmark and how they go into some detail of their government which is something I admittedly know nothing about.
Also, this particular story has an excellent twist towards the end, I won't spoil it in anyway but I will say this.. the entire time I was reading this, I was expecting things to go one way and they took a turn I didn't foresee and I appreciate that. As someone who is an avid, almost constant reader in my spare time I've gotten fairly good and seeing where a plot or character is going in a story and bc a lot of writing can follow a bit of a formula, sometimes I'm right, so I enjoy when I'm surprised by a twist and I don't see it coming. This story did that for me.
I would give this 4 stars ☆☆☆☆ and I highly recommend the series as a whole.
I've really enjoyed this series. Its been very different, in my opinion, to anything else written by Willow Rose. But I've enjoyed it none the less.
I like that the setting is Denmark and how they go into some detail of their government which is something I admittedly know nothing about.
Also, this particular story has an excellent twist towards the end, I won't spoil it in anyway but I will say this.. the entire time I was reading this, I was expecting things to go one way and they took a turn I didn't foresee and I appreciate that. As someone who is an avid, almost constant reader in my spare time I've gotten fairly good and seeing where a plot or character is going in a story and bc a lot of writing can follow a bit of a formula, sometimes I'm right, so I enjoy when I'm surprised by a twist and I don't see it coming. This story did that for me.
I would give this 4 stars ☆☆☆☆ and I highly recommend the series as a whole.
October 21, 2019
Three, Four.....Better Lock Your Door
(Rebekka Franck, Book 2)
by Willow Rose
2012
Kindle
Trigger Warning for S&M sex
I am really loving this series, and always enjoy Willow Rose. Truly a master.
Zeeland Times star-reporter Rebekka Franck and her photographer, Sune are covering a case of murder in a posh hotel. Susanne Larsens is found dead, after meeting an anonymous man she met on an S&M chatline. No one knows who the man is.....soon other murders occur. Maybe it's not a man at all...long blonde hairs found at the scenes point in another direction. Maybe that was the point...... Franck ans Sunes uncover secrets and discover clues that are
terrifying and make the case more personal to them both.
The lobotomy parts were great.
#teamslaughter #scarathon #scavengerhunt #numberintitle
@Clwojick
(Rebekka Franck, Book 2)
by Willow Rose
2012
Kindle
Trigger Warning for S&M sex
I am really loving this series, and always enjoy Willow Rose. Truly a master.
Zeeland Times star-reporter Rebekka Franck and her photographer, Sune are covering a case of murder in a posh hotel. Susanne Larsens is found dead, after meeting an anonymous man she met on an S&M chatline. No one knows who the man is.....soon other murders occur. Maybe it's not a man at all...long blonde hairs found at the scenes point in another direction. Maybe that was the point...... Franck ans Sunes uncover secrets and discover clues that are
terrifying and make the case more personal to them both.
The lobotomy parts were great.
#teamslaughter #scarathon #scavengerhunt #numberintitle
@Clwojick
December 6, 2019
Three, Four … Better Lock Your Door is a very good book. It is not a book that you can’t put down but it is good. It will hold your attention.
Rebekka is a news reporter out to find a killer, along with her friend/photographer, Sune. She gathers as many facts as she can on the murders and the victims trying to solve the mystery. Even though there were hints to who the murderer was it was still a surprise when the identity was revealed.
The location of the book was in Denmark but it could have been in any city or town in the United States. That was no problem reading the book. There were several murders but they were not disturbing.
I liked the book and recommend it.
I also want the thank the publisher and Goodreads for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an impartial review; all opinions are my own.
Rebekka is a news reporter out to find a killer, along with her friend/photographer, Sune. She gathers as many facts as she can on the murders and the victims trying to solve the mystery. Even though there were hints to who the murderer was it was still a surprise when the identity was revealed.
The location of the book was in Denmark but it could have been in any city or town in the United States. That was no problem reading the book. There were several murders but they were not disturbing.
I liked the book and recommend it.
I also want the thank the publisher and Goodreads for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an impartial review; all opinions are my own.
March 2, 2022
It was supposed to be a night of fun, pleasure, lust and pain for Susanne Larsen when she agreed to meet with a stranger from a S&M chatroom. She met him for dinner that later led to casual, anonymous sex at the hotel-room at the local inn.
But someone else showed up in the room and suddenly it was no longer a game.
Zeeland Times star-reporter Rebekka Franck and her photographer Sune are covering the case for the news-paper and soon they find themselves deeply involved in a story of terrifying horror and ugly secrets.
"Three, Four ... Better lock your door" is a thrilling Scandinavian Mystery-novel from the International Bestselling author Willow Rose. It is the sequel to the International bestseller "One, Two ... He is coming from you". The third book in this series is called "Five, Six ... Grab your crucifix."
But someone else showed up in the room and suddenly it was no longer a game.
Zeeland Times star-reporter Rebekka Franck and her photographer Sune are covering the case for the news-paper and soon they find themselves deeply involved in a story of terrifying horror and ugly secrets.
"Three, Four ... Better lock your door" is a thrilling Scandinavian Mystery-novel from the International Bestselling author Willow Rose. It is the sequel to the International bestseller "One, Two ... He is coming from you". The third book in this series is called "Five, Six ... Grab your crucifix."
August 17, 2024
It was supposed to be a night of fun, pleasure, lust and pain for Susanne Larsen when she agreed to meet with a stranger from an S&M chatroom. She met him for dinner that later led to casual, anonymous sex at the hotel room, and suddenly it was no longer a game. Zeeland Times star-reporter Rebekka Franck and her photographer Sune are covering the case for the newspaper, and soon they find themselves deeply involved in a story of terrifying horror and ugly secrets.
Rebekka has now settled into living with her father and daughter in a small, quiet town where, allegedly, nothing much happens. Rebekka and Sune are chasing a serial killer who is out for revenge for things that had happened in their past. Rebekka is not scared to get herself stuck into the middle of these murders. We find out at the end the reasons why the serial killer was seeking revenge.
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Rebekka has now settled into living with her father and daughter in a small, quiet town where, allegedly, nothing much happens. Rebekka and Sune are chasing a serial killer who is out for revenge for things that had happened in their past. Rebekka is not scared to get herself stuck into the middle of these murders. We find out at the end the reasons why the serial killer was seeking revenge.
#KindleBook
June 12, 2021
I realize the intent of the book was to scare the reader, but when I pretty much figured out the mystery only three quarters of the way through, it became a bit tedious. It was also frustrating that the main character could not see the handwriting on the wall, but let her personal feelings blind her to reality. I never did understand what made her the way she is.
Other characters were well developed and were pretty predictable. Even the villain was predictable. Thank goodness the story was quick and easy to read. I admit that I don't know much about society in Denmark, but the general behavior of the people seemed a bit strange. Maybe it was just the town where the story unfolds. At one point I almost quit reading, but I'm glad I finished the book. Willow Rose is a good writer.
Other characters were well developed and were pretty predictable. Even the villain was predictable. Thank goodness the story was quick and easy to read. I admit that I don't know much about society in Denmark, but the general behavior of the people seemed a bit strange. Maybe it was just the town where the story unfolds. At one point I almost quit reading, but I'm glad I finished the book. Willow Rose is a good writer.
June 16, 2019
Epic!!!
I love this author and her stories. They are gritty, real, raw and keep me coming back for more.
This character, Rebekka, is a reporter. We followed her in the first book, getting really close to a killer. This book is not different, in that she is too close again, but the story is so very different. This killer is a nut-job of epic proportions. It's even scarier to read as a woman, who stays home at night alone a lot while her hubby works. 😄
I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I know Rebekkah will get to close for comfort to some wacko. I just know it will have me page-turning.
Thriller fans, you HAVE to read this series.
I love this author and her stories. They are gritty, real, raw and keep me coming back for more.
This character, Rebekka, is a reporter. We followed her in the first book, getting really close to a killer. This book is not different, in that she is too close again, but the story is so very different. This killer is a nut-job of epic proportions. It's even scarier to read as a woman, who stays home at night alone a lot while her hubby works. 😄
I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I know Rebekkah will get to close for comfort to some wacko. I just know it will have me page-turning.
Thriller fans, you HAVE to read this series.
May 7, 2021
This was an entertaining story with Rebekka Franck, journalist, helpful in solving the gruesome serial killings. The killer lobotomizes his victims, and the police must find out why the victims are chosen and who will be next.
The characters are terrific. Sune is the photographer for Rebekka and we get to watch their budding relationship. Rebekka’s father is the dad we all want (loved him) who is warm and loving to Rebekka and her daughter. Sara, who listens to the police scanner constantly, is an interesting character as well.
I enjoyed this page-turner that kept my attention throughout.
The characters are terrific. Sune is the photographer for Rebekka and we get to watch their budding relationship. Rebekka’s father is the dad we all want (loved him) who is warm and loving to Rebekka and her daughter. Sara, who listens to the police scanner constantly, is an interesting character as well.
I enjoyed this page-turner that kept my attention throughout.
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