Girl, Reborn

Ella Dark #21

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. A victim of a new killer is found dead, an ancient water clock mysteriously dripping on her body—and Ella knows she has precious little time to decode this killer’s riddle, and stop him before he finds his next target…

Genres: Audiobook, Thriller

211 pages, Paperback

First published July 4, 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

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

The computer narrator on the last 2 audiobooks is killing me.
On top of the horrendous mispronunciations and grammatical errors, this book felt like it was written using poor AI. There are so many repeat phrases and metaphors, it’s hard to feel like there’s a legitimate story going on.

[Breeanna Taylor · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was bad. There were so many metaphors and similes that it was painful to read.

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one felt off to me, mostly because Ella and Mia are at odds and spend 99% of the book apart. They work so well together and are friends, so it sucks what they are going through. It also makes sense. Mia is having to face knowing what Martin did and how she didn't see it, something that is hard for a woman like her. Yet even as hard as it is for her, she did what she needed to when it was most needed. It will be interesting to see where this friendship/partnership goes from here.

The case Ella worked on with Luca was crazy! I think the most crazy part is how much I could sympathize with the bad guy. It's easy to see why/how it all started after being screwed over like that. Yes it was over the top, but I think a lot of people could/will relate. In the end, there are so many losers and not many winners in this situation.

On a side note, I loved Mia's comment to Ella about Luca. So funny and true!

[Hunter Ladouceur · Rating 1 out of 5]

This series needs to end - I cannot read this for another year, but yet there is another 7-8 books coming out. I NEED IT TO END.

[Heather Emerson-Phillips · Rating 2 out of 5]

The AI narrator is killing this series. Not to mention the fact it feels like it was written by AI.

[Venessa Johnstone · Rating 2 out of 5]

I listened to this and although I said the series isnt great THIS ONE was the worst audio book ive ever heard!! The hyperbole was insane every seconf sentence.. wow I hated it but wanted to see how it ended UGH

[Jaimi Kerley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great story, but a lot of mistakes that should have been corrected in the editing process.

[Brooke · Rating 1 out of 5]

About 90% of this book is metaphors vs. actual content to progress the plot. Not a fan of the AI reader for the audiobook - pronunciations vary at different points in the story which is distracting.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

BRING BACK THE REGULAR AUDIOBOOK VOICE ACTOR 🤬🤬🤬

[Debbie Joyner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mia is still upset and will barely speak to Ella when she goes to check on her. Then Ella gets a call to go to a town near where she grew up in Virginia. She and Luca are trying to find who killed one of Edis' friends who was a councilman. Thinking this wasn't a hunt for a serial killer they start trying to find suspects but then more bodies start showing up. This was a great book with a really great ending.

[Jason Laflin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hate when the bot reads :(

[Melanie Leff · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot is fine. A lot of mistakes in the text, though. Character names used in the wrong places. Doesn't seem like the text is edited before being released.

[Renee Koeune · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little slower than a most in this series

[Wendy · Rating 2 out of 5]

do not recommend chirp books with a synthetic voice!! 😵‍💫