Vuelve a casa (Una novela de suspense de Kate Valentine—Libro 1)

Kate Valentine #1

by Blake Pierce

“Una obra maestra del thriller y el misterio”. —Reseñas de Libros y Películas, Roberto Mattos (sobre *Una vez desaparecido*) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cuando la analista del FBI Kate Valentine persigue a una mente maestra escurridiza que deja un rastro críptico basado en los Diez Mandamientos, pronto se da cuenta de que ella podría ser su objetivo. Cuando los textos sagrados se vuelven siniestros, cada juicio implacable viene con un desafío codificado destinado solo para los ojos de Kate, insinuando su pasado secreto. Y haciéndole saber, en este juego de alto riesgo del gato y el ratón, de presa y depredador, que ella podría ser la siguiente…. El primer libro de una nueva y muy esperada serie del autor número 1 en ventas y bestseller del USA Today, Blake Pierce, cuyo bestseller *Una vez desaparecido* (una descarga gratuita) ha recibido más de 7000 valoraciones y reseñas de cinco estrellas. La serie de misterio de Kate Valentine sumerge a los lectores en un suspense fascinante lleno de giros inesperados. Presenta a una brillante protagonista femenina que supera en ingenio a sus adversarios y que seguro se ganará a los lectores con su encanto. Los fans de Melinda Leigh, Lisa Regan y Lee Child se enamorarán sin duda. ¡Los próximos libros de la serie también están disponibles!

“¡Un thriller que te mantiene al borde del asiento en una nueva serie que te hace pasar las páginas sin parar! ...Tantos giros, vueltas y pistas falsas… No puedo esperar a ver qué pasa después”. —Opinión de un lector (*Su último deseo*) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Una historia sólida y compleja sobre dos agentes del FBI que intentan detener a un asesino en serie. Si quieres un autor que capte tu atención y te tenga adivinando, mientras intentas encajar las piezas, ¡Pierce es tu autor!”. —Opinión de un lector (*Su último deseo*) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Un típico thriller de suspense de Blake Pierce, una montaña rusa de giros y vueltas. ¡¡¡Te hará pasar las páginas hasta la última frase del último capítulo!!!”. —Opinión de un lector (*Ciudad de presa*) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Desde el principio tenemos una protagonista inusual como no había visto antes en este género. La acción es incesante… Una novela muy atmosférica que te mantendrá pasando páginas hasta altas horas de la madrugada”. —Opinión de un lector (*Ciudad de presa*) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Todo lo que busco en un libro… una gran trama, personajes interesantes y que te atrapa desde el principio. El libro avanza a un ritmo vertiginoso y se mantiene así hasta el final. ¡Ahora a por el segundo libro!”. —Opinión de un lector (*Chica, sola*) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Un libro emocionante, trepidante y que te mantiene al borde del asiento… ¡una lectura obligada para los lectores de misterio y suspense!”. —Opinión de un lector (*Chica, sola*) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Genres: Mystery, Audiobook, Thriller, Fiction, Amazon, Mystery Thriller, Suspense

210 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 8, 2025

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

[Tiffany · Rating 3 out of 5]

FBI serial killer-themed thrillers are something I usually enjoy. I love the concept of a series that has a large overarching plot, alongside mini cases to solve in each book. I expected to like this one, and the pacing was just right. I appreciated the depth of each character, although some parts left me a bit confused, almost as if this wasn't the first book in the series. Perhaps these characters also appear in another series, which could explain the overlap, but I didn’t find that particularly appealing. The plot and twists were somewhat mediocre for me. It’s still a decent read, and I’d recommend it, and I might check out the other books. However, I don't feel a strong urge to continue, so I’m giving this book 3 stars.

[Klare · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read for Tolkien Challenge
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[Sarah Morris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy quick read but a little hard to follow

[Sarah Sharpe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read! Lots of twists and turns, looks like it will be an interesting series. Look forward to seeing what Agent Valentine gets into next

[Stephanie Franklin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook when painting my house one weekend. I thought it was a great pick for that purpose. I really enjoyed the narrator - they made it easy to keep track of characters. I was able to follow the plot even though multitasking. I would have thought it to be simple if I were actually reading so thats why I gave it three stars. However, that’s why I pick these simpler and more straightforward stories as audiobooks. I personally retain more visually than through my auditory senses. I prefer to keep the complicated stories with plot twists and descriptive narratives to physical book form.

As for the story itself - characters are all relatable. The main character has a lot to overcome from past trauma. I found all the connections to be far fetched - especially where her dad’s history is concerned. This is a plot element that wasn’t finalized in this story but maybe will be developed over the series. The partners have good chemistry and I can already see something else being paved for future books.

I enjoyed there were a few chapters from the killers perspective. I really think that gives a fuller experience in cases like these. The sequence of events in the end were believable and I enjoyed the ending.

I will probably listen to more of this author in audiobooks in the future. I doubt I will pick any physical copies up though.

[Cidney · Rating 2 out of 5]

"When FBI analyst Kate Valentine hunts an elusive mastermind who leaves a cryptic trail based on the Ten Commandments, she soon realizes he may just be targeting her" is the opening line, at least I think it is as like the last book I have already deleted this from my kindle, sigh... The plot is confusing and is a bit slow paced but Kate and her partner Marcus are called out to the body of a priest who was locked inside his confessional box which was set alight and he couldn't get out. Something was left for Kate to find and work out, a puzzle, but Kate is good at working out themes and puzzles so this should be a walk in the park. Then other deaths start following and each one has a puzzle for Kate to work out, the killer is leading her a merry dance. But the killer should be dead.

I'm not sure I want to read any more of this series, although I did like the very patient Marcus, but Kate from the very beginning came across as a fragile and very needy young woman, not good attributes I would have thought to become an FBI detective, bit of a nuisance in an investigation which is as complicated as this one was. She would have been better left in the office and Marcus took another agent out with him.

[Alexis (Unpopular Opinions) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating based on the majority of the book to include the characters, the investigation and the mystery. I would probably knock it down to 3-3.5⭐️ for the ending which felt a bit rushed, anticlimactic and incomplete - the last due to what I'm assuming is the tie in with the series at large.

I had not realized this was the first book in the series. Prior events are heavily referenced and crucial to the storyline, so I was under the impression that I had skipped a book. This isn't necessarily a bad thing as it give the characters and their relationships a more established feel, however it also leaves you feeling like you are missing some vital information.

The case itself is technically solved but the book leaves off on a loose thread that could lead directly into the second book. The overarching question/mystery is intriguing and I would be interested in continuing the series.

However, I am a bit leary of the entire series revolving around religious serial killers. This was something I suspected when we find out that the two other major events/crimes in Kate's life had religious components. The next book seems to follow in this vein and, while it could be done well, I hope the series branches out at some point or it risks becoming tired and repetitive.

[Lilithya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thriller isn't my genre, as a child, I was very sensitive to horror films and books, even if they were meant for kids, to the point of having nightmares so I've always stayed away from the genre.

I decided to give this a try due to the interesting premise and this did not disappoint.

This had twists and turns which I didn't expect in the slightest and I couldn't put it down to my own surprise. But I couldn't guess anything so I was eagerly turning the pages.

[Charane Vos · Rating 2 out of 5]

I suppose it's a crime novel like any other.... but this just felt bad. FBI analyst who cannot for the life of her Crack any code without help. Typical sad haunting background story for the "badass" cop chick who inevitably needs saving...... why was the FBI even involved in this case at all??? This one was not for me

[Kimberly Fleming · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75. I listened to the audiobook and thought the narrator was better than decent. First in a series and I enjoyed it enough to read the next. Relatively fast-paced and quick read with decent character development. Marcus, Kate’s partner, was my favorite. Far-fetched plot and missing something that would make it special, but it kept me entertained.

[Jordan Eddy · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a novella I thought it was great. However I was a little confused throughout the book trying to go back and forth between different people talking. However that might just be because I’m use to multiple POV’s in books. This book may have thrived in that setting but I still would love to see where Kate’s story goes!

[Josephine Pizzimenti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Different for Blake

I love Blake Pierce books but this one I found hard work. Perhaps it is just me but the thinking of the killer was way beyond my comprehension. For the first time, and this is just my opinion, I won't read the next book in this series. I'm just not cut out for too much intellect I suppose.

[Arinn Wardell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I usually enjoy books with strong female FBI characters, so I was excited to read Go Home by Blake Pierce. The plot itself was interesting and kept me curious about where the story was going. However, it just didn’t fully pull me in the way I hoped. While it was a solid read, it wasn’t particularly memorable for me. Overall, it was good, but not great.

[Neera Kapahi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Go Home is the first book of the Kate Valentine series. I enjoyed the book but it took sometime to really get into it. The book had cryptic clues that were interesting to try and solve but at times the story got a little muddy. It’s worth a read but not a page turner as some of Blake Pierce’s other books.

[Avid · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a definite thriller! It was a constant fast-paced book. I kept thinking a good title would be, Run Kate, Run! :) This was a story of where past and present met in the middle, and it worked!

Recommended 👍
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[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing unique about the thriller however it was fast paced quick and the ending and the basis of the plot was very interesting. But for a thriller, it was nice easy and the characters were well thought out and relatable.

[Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good story, intriguing clues left behind by the killer. But Kate figures them out!
I would hope that a real FBI agent wouldn't knowingly put themselves in so much danger, like Kate does, which is why only 4 stars.
It is a good read and kept me guessing.

[emilia borg · Rating 2 out of 5]

Honestly just fine. I wasn’t particularly compelled by any of the characters or the plot points and even the big reveal at the end felt underwhelming. But it kept me entertained for a few long runs so it did the job.

[Danielle Hirschovits-Gerz · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was confused most of the time. The story felt scattered, and I kept waiting for things to come together. The ending didn’t fully make sense to me and felt rushed. The ending may setting up the rest of the series but I don’t feel compelled to continue.

[Cheryl Bell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found the characters rather flat and uninteresting. The plot kept hinting at past storylines but nothing substantial to tie it together, leaving it feeling very disjointed. I don’t foresee continuing this series.

[Sylvia · Rating 3 out of 5]

that was the craziest prologue I've ever read!

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did the audio. This book had me engaged the entire time. Detective work and not to much back story. I enjoyed it

[Nina Acosta · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was good, got confused a few time and had to start the chapter over but good none the less.

[John M. Toler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Go Home Review

This book was not as good as previous Blake Pierce books. It was difficult to follow. The characters were difficult to identify.

[joyce · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring

Too drawn out and never got anywhere. Not very suspenseful. As a mystery should be. Easy to jump to the end and know who the bad guy was.

[Liza · Rating 3 out of 5]

What kind of serial killer is so well-versed in the specialties of FBI agents that they'll leave clues that only one agent will understand?

Strange attitude

[Karen Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

So So

Weird. I will have to read another of this series before I can make up my mind if I like this book. It was sort of interesting in a slow kind of way.

[Laura Gimbel · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s very interesting and keeps you trying to figure out who the killer is, while Kate is trying to figure out how she herself is in the center.
Very well written. I would recommend.

[John McGonagle]

if you like suspense…

Good plot, interesting characters with a deep story that will keep you entertained.
A quick read but enjoyable, a page-turner.

[Pete Woollven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Great read well written and a great cast of characters and story line absolutely loved it can't wait to read more