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Blake Wilder FBI Mystery Thrillers #23
The Kept Girls
When Ashley Barlow, the sixteen-year-old daughter of a senator is taken, FBI agent Blake Wilder and her team are called to the case.
At a secure black site location, Blake begins to comb through the clues.
While Rick, Paige, and Mo post up at the senator’s house.
As Blake searches through the missing girl’s room, a stash of hidden items linked to local nightclubs, expensive trinkets, and photos of Ashley are found.
The teen seems to be living a double life.
Upon tracing the young girl’s steps the team is led down a rabbit hole full of illicit deeds.
Unexpectedly, the case takes a more urgent turn when multiple young girls are taken in the same manner as Ashley.
Is it ransom, affairs of the heart, or something far more sinister?
The truth behind The Kept Girls is one that no one could have seen coming…
At a secure black site location, Blake begins to comb through the clues.
While Rick, Paige, and Mo post up at the senator’s house.
As Blake searches through the missing girl’s room, a stash of hidden items linked to local nightclubs, expensive trinkets, and photos of Ashley are found.
The teen seems to be living a double life.
Upon tracing the young girl’s steps the team is led down a rabbit hole full of illicit deeds.
Unexpectedly, the case takes a more urgent turn when multiple young girls are taken in the same manner as Ashley.
Is it ransom, affairs of the heart, or something far more sinister?
The truth behind The Kept Girls is one that no one could have seen coming…
248 pages, Paperback
Published May 23, 2024
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Elle Gray
129 books670 followersElle Gray lives in a small town with her 2 cats, and her handsome husky.
As a girl, she was obsessed with crime novels and thrillers.
Today, she loves writing and creating thrilling novels with courageous, strong heroes/heroines and dangerous psychopaths. She invites you to join her exciting world of detectives and FBI agents that take down killers and kick butt.
As a girl, she was obsessed with crime novels and thrillers.
Today, she loves writing and creating thrilling novels with courageous, strong heroes/heroines and dangerous psychopaths. She invites you to join her exciting world of detectives and FBI agents that take down killers and kick butt.
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January 6, 2026
Another good one to keep rolling with this series!
February 14, 2025
When Ashley Barlow, the sixteen-year-old daughter of a senator is taken, FBI agent Blake Wilder and her team are called to the case.
At a secure black site location, Blake begins to comb through the clues.
While Rick, Paige, and Mo post up at the senator’s house.
As Blake searches through the missing girl’s room, a stash of hidden items linked to local nightclubs, expensive trinkets, and photos of Ashley are found.
The teen seems to be living a double life.
Upon tracing the young girl’s steps the team is led down a rabbit hole full of illicit deeds.
Unexpectedly, the case takes a more urgent turn when multiple young girls are taken in the same manner as Ashley.
Is it ransom, affairs of the heart, or something far more sinister?
The truth behind The Kept Girls is one that no one could have seen coming…
At a secure black site location, Blake begins to comb through the clues.
While Rick, Paige, and Mo post up at the senator’s house.
As Blake searches through the missing girl’s room, a stash of hidden items linked to local nightclubs, expensive trinkets, and photos of Ashley are found.
The teen seems to be living a double life.
Upon tracing the young girl’s steps the team is led down a rabbit hole full of illicit deeds.
Unexpectedly, the case takes a more urgent turn when multiple young girls are taken in the same manner as Ashley.
Is it ransom, affairs of the heart, or something far more sinister?
The truth behind The Kept Girls is one that no one could have seen coming…
September 28, 2025
Although I do enjoy reading The Blake wilder FBI series by Elle Gray I didn't find this one quite as intriguing as the previous ones. Blake has been called before OPR board and it could mean the end of her career. While she is worrying about that she and her team are sent on another case. A Senator's daughter has been kidnapped in broad daylight and he wants Blake and her team to find her but wants it kept out of the media. While they are investigating another child has been kidnapped. Now Blake has to figure out the motive as the kidnapper is leaving them no clues at all.
June 3, 2024
A definite must read book and series
This was an intense, complex, suspenseful, and intriguing story that will hook you from beginning to end. It's certainly not a story to be missed.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and exceptional author.
I can't wait for the next release!
This was an intense, complex, suspenseful, and intriguing story that will hook you from beginning to end. It's certainly not a story to be missed.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and exceptional author.
I can't wait for the next release!
June 7, 2024
abduction of a senator’s daughter kicks off this saga
Why?
As Blake is grilled by an obviously hostile panel of adjudicators, the abduction of a teen ends up putting the inquiry into the last operation of her team on hold.
All hands are on deck as more and more facts trickle in, the team still can’t determine why, until the abductor clarifies the motive.
Why?
As Blake is grilled by an obviously hostile panel of adjudicators, the abduction of a teen ends up putting the inquiry into the last operation of her team on hold.
All hands are on deck as more and more facts trickle in, the team still can’t determine why, until the abductor clarifies the motive.
June 23, 2024
The Kept Girls(Blake Wilder FBI Mystery Thriller Book 23)
OMG!!!!!!!!!! This book was fantastic and very crazy. It starts with a teenager being kidnapped and ends with 4 teenagers being taken, this is about revenge and ends with Blake losing her team, she is removed as a team leader. I can't wait for the next book.
OMG!!!!!!!!!! This book was fantastic and very crazy. It starts with a teenager being kidnapped and ends with 4 teenagers being taken, this is about revenge and ends with Blake losing her team, she is removed as a team leader. I can't wait for the next book.
August 11, 2024
Great read, Elle Gray has definitely has a great series in Blake Wilder. Absolutely love the story line and how Blake has an amazing background starting with book 1-23 honestly not a bad review on any of her series. Once you get into Blake its like you know her, you know her team and Astra is my friend. Elle has a great talent for the plot twist and I think there is no way she can out do the last book but yet here we are! Highly recommended if you are a detective, BAU kinda gal or guy. It's never who you think it is!
November 1, 2024
Oh my Goodness, I am now on book 24 and have become so envolved with the characters that I love some and absolutely hate others - but honestly Elle writes the most intriguing books, although similar each book has the same characters yet manages to have a whole plot and story of its own. Im a little concerned about what to do when I finish this series. Enjoy.
June 4, 2024
Absolutely riveting!
This has always been my favorite series. Each one is unputdownable for me and this one is no exception. Intense, humorous, engaging and jaw dropping. So, so good. You will not be disappointed.
This has always been my favorite series. Each one is unputdownable for me and this one is no exception. Intense, humorous, engaging and jaw dropping. So, so good. You will not be disappointed.
June 4, 2024
hmmm
The book title is a bit misleading as not all of the victims are girls. Blake gets called to secretly help with a case that turns out to be more than she bargained for. Cliffhanger.
The book title is a bit misleading as not all of the victims are girls. Blake gets called to secretly help with a case that turns out to be more than she bargained for. Cliffhanger.
June 5, 2024
Has suspense, several plot twists ( which is why I like this author) Blake continues to push her bosses buttons which adds to ( what's next?) I think this book sets up for a new spin on the Blake Wilder series going forward.
June 4, 2024
Wow
Fantastic! Just Fantastic. How one act can haunt you and your family decades later. The Black Cell with Blake's lead is so amazing. Maybe that's why powerful people want it destroyed?
Don't miss this book.
Fantastic! Just Fantastic. How one act can haunt you and your family decades later. The Black Cell with Blake's lead is so amazing. Maybe that's why powerful people want it destroyed?
Don't miss this book.
June 7, 2024
The Kept Girls
The is one great mystery book. I could not put this book down. I like the suspense of the ending so I can't wait for the next book. I highly recommend this book and series.
The is one great mystery book. I could not put this book down. I like the suspense of the ending so I can't wait for the next book. I highly recommend this book and series.
June 10, 2024
Teamwork
Name of the game! Strong women, desirable skill sets and dedicated professionals! Blake's constant soul-searching gets a little tiresome, but the storyline keeps me mesmerized.
Name of the game! Strong women, desirable skill sets and dedicated professionals! Blake's constant soul-searching gets a little tiresome, but the storyline keeps me mesmerized.
June 13, 2024
Another great story
Elle Gray has done it again with another chapter in the Blake Wilder series. Excitement, mystery and intrigue all combined to make this chapter in the series another page turner. Can’t wait for the next one!
Elle Gray has done it again with another chapter in the Blake Wilder series. Excitement, mystery and intrigue all combined to make this chapter in the series another page turner. Can’t wait for the next one!
June 15, 2024
An interesting ending
A good no do staring Blake wilder. It is typical of her work as a FBI agent. The story keeps you on edge as to what happens next. I look forward to the next one to explain the ending and what will happen to her.
A good no do staring Blake wilder. It is typical of her work as a FBI agent. The story keeps you on edge as to what happens next. I look forward to the next one to explain the ending and what will happen to her.
June 17, 2024
oh my goodness!
Blake is under review for the disaster on her last assignment. Then a Senator wants her & her team to find his kidnapped daughter while investigating that 3 other teenagers are kidnapped!
Blake is under review for the disaster on her last assignment. Then a Senator wants her & her team to find his kidnapped daughter while investigating that 3 other teenagers are kidnapped!
August 20, 2024
Keeps you guessing
Another Elle Gray book that I could not put down. Keeps you guessing and trying to figure out who is behind the "mask". Elle Gray never disappoints with her books, keep them coming!!
Another Elle Gray book that I could not put down. Keeps you guessing and trying to figure out who is behind the "mask". Elle Gray never disappoints with her books, keep them coming!!
February 8, 2025
Trouble Ahead
It really warms my heart to see a group of women working together for Justice. Blake always puts herself in dangerous situations before her team. That’s the kind of Boss everyone should have.
It really warms my heart to see a group of women working together for Justice. Blake always puts herself in dangerous situations before her team. That’s the kind of Boss everyone should have.
February 28, 2025
The Kept Girls 23
Elle Gray has written a fantastic book once again. She kept my attention and kept me focused on the story. It was so real and captivating. Each one of her books are very good. I hope she keeps writing on her series. Don’t stop writing Elle.
Elle Gray has written a fantastic book once again. She kept my attention and kept me focused on the story. It was so real and captivating. Each one of her books are very good. I hope she keeps writing on her series. Don’t stop writing Elle.
May 31, 2024
Elle Gray you litttle stinker🤨... This has been the wildest ride every. Wow what you pulled it off again.
June 1, 2024
4.5. A good read with lots of action. The storyline was good, and the character development was spot on.
June 4, 2024
Blake is at her best….
Not what you expected at the end of the story. What happens to Blake and the team now? No way!
Not what you expected at the end of the story. What happens to Blake and the team now? No way!
June 8, 2024
Excellent
I couldn't put it down for long. I nearly read it straight through. It captivated me from beginning to end. Then left me wanting more. Can't wait for the next release.
I couldn't put it down for long. I nearly read it straight through. It captivated me from beginning to end. Then left me wanting more. Can't wait for the next release.
June 14, 2024
Great book
This book was a great one in the series. Kids being kidnapped no ransom, so why are they being taken. Very suspenseful and a ending we didn't see coming.
This book was a great one in the series. Kids being kidnapped no ransom, so why are they being taken. Very suspenseful and a ending we didn't see coming.
June 15, 2024
lousy ending!
Not a good way to end the book! I won’t say what happened because I don’t wanna ruin it for anybody else but really? That wasn’t very nice.
Not a good way to end the book! I won’t say what happened because I don’t wanna ruin it for anybody else but really? That wasn’t very nice.
June 19, 2024
This was so good I couldn't put it down. Love Blake Wilder, I hate she stays in trouble most the time, bless her but her and her team are better than Criminal Minds :)
June 21, 2024
Another good book in the series, but I didn’t like the ending.
July 13, 2024
Fantastic
Love this series! Agent Wilder is so sharp and fast acting. Thrilling series and intelligent characters! Love every minute of it till the end! Looking forward to more
Love this series! Agent Wilder is so sharp and fast acting. Thrilling series and intelligent characters! Love every minute of it till the end! Looking forward to more
September 8, 2024
The Kept Girls
Wow. Didn't see the story ending that way. Good read, exciting, keeps you interested and the twists and turns keep your interest.
Wow. Didn't see the story ending that way. Good read, exciting, keeps you interested and the twists and turns keep your interest.
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