Girl, Bound

Ella Dark #19

by Blake Pierce

FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own father, and has gained an encyclopedic knowledge of murderers. When a body mysteriously turns up in a body bag, Ella immediately realizes a new serial killer is on the loose—and that he may already be one step ahead of her….

Genres: Mystery, Audiobook, Fiction, Mystery Thriller, Thriller

213 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 2, 2024

About the author

Blake Pierce is author of the bestselling RILEY PAGE mystery series, which includes seven books (and counting). Blake Pierce is also the author of the MACKENZIE WHITE mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); of the AVERY BLACK mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); and of the new KERI LOCKE mystery series.

An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Blake loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.blakepierceauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.

Reviews

[Chidera · Rating 3 out of 5]

It wasn’t a spectacular read, but the ending though 😱 that was a 5!!!✨

[Jennifer Bailey · Rating 3 out of 5]

All of the Ella Dark books have seemed to be written using a set formula. It’s as if the first one went over well, so the same story was used each time with different characters, locations and villains’ motives.
The most recent handful of books have been riddled with repetitive/reused words and phrases, an abundance of alliteration, and an unreasonable number of metaphors and similes. Additionally, though the majority of the books cover only a few days worth of Ella and Ripley’s adventures, this book makes reference to Ella’s years and years of experience and sees her talking about her “old age”. It’s as if a stranger, or possibly a computer, made an attempt at writing the next episode using the aforementioned formula.
This one just wasn’t on par with previous books, and although I will probably have to finish the series, I won’t be recommending it, and I won’t be sad if it comes to an end.

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you read this series, this one pretty much follows what happens in others. Mia and Ella called in on a crazy case, they start working it, go down a couple wrong paths before getting the bad guy. This time around one of the bad paths got ugly. It made sense why they looked at that person and why it got ugly after, both sides were right and both sides were wrong on what happened. The bad guy did get caught, so that was good. But it was worth reading the whole book for the last chapter, for the nugget of info that popped into Ella's head. It will be interesting as to what she does with this knowledge and if anything bad comes from it.

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Girl, Bound - a review by Rosemary Kenny.

Ella Dark may be new to the FBI's Behavioral Psychology Unit, but her enthusiasm and determination more than make up for the lack of experience, as she and others on the same team investigate kidnappings and murders linked by a strange method of murder.

The excitement of the storyline immediately draws you into the hunt for the killer, while Ella's personal and career aspects make you feel you're beside her every step of the way.
Read Blake Pierce's 19th riveting novel of the series - Girl, Bound - to see what the shocking reveal will bring!

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ella and Ripley are summoned to chase a serial killer who leaves their victims inside body bags. It's a strange and difficult case as there are no left leads to follows and the leads the two agents find prove to be worthless. After several twists and turns they'll catch the killer but not before falling prey of the killer in an enormous fight. Ella will make an startling discovery at the end of the story which finishes in a cliffhanger. Looking forward to learn what will happen next!
I thank Ms. Pierce for this ARC.

[Mary E. Campbell · Rating 1 out of 5]

The writing was repetitive and hyperbolic unlike previous books. That was very distracting. The characters are well developed and deserve better.

[Erin Everett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good storyline and plot. But does this author have an editor? Do they read over their own book prior to publishing?

[Candace Garrity · Rating 3 out of 5]

The ending was a 5.. rest of it dragged

[Brenda Nation · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bound

I love these books!!! Mia and Ella are a great team. So fun to read Hmmm Martin. This could be interesting.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another thriller

There were so many twists and turns in this book, I had to just read til the end. Fooled me once.

[Venessa Johnstone · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always this was an Audio book.. and enjoyable :)

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

High intensity

I like the characters, but there are a lot of errors in the writing. It's almost not worth continuing the series.

[_dulcekk · Rating 3 out of 5]

What, I would have never expected who it is to be the vigilante! Ohhhh and Ella has found out too! Wow!

[Debbie Joyner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ben leaves and begs Ella to go with him, but she can't. Then she and Mia are called to help find a serial killer who is using a drug to paralyze his victims and putting them in body bags. They work hard to find this killer. A really great read with a surprise ending! Can't wait for the next book!

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed with this one.