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Wrong Girl
“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”
—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)
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When FBI forensic toxicologist Miles Sterling makes a harrowing discovery—that a dozen unsolved deaths over the past decade each correspond to an element on the periodic table—he must race to follow the trail and find the mastermind behind these murders—and stop him before he strikes again…
In the heart of San Francisco, a new body is found, a new victim of the "element killer", sheathed in gold. What was a cold case now becomes a matter of urgent priority—as Miles Sterling taps his brilliance to decode the clues—all while dangerously close to becoming the next target himself…
WRONG GIRL is the first book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews.
The Miles Sterling mystery series takes you on a wild thriller ride with its searing fast pace while introducing a brilliant protagonist who tackles harrowing cases tapping all of his knowledge. Unputdownable, the twist and turns will leave you breathless up until the very last word. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll, and Lisa Gardner are sure to fall in love.
Future books in the series are now available!
“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.”
—Reader review (Her Last Wish)
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“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”
—Reader review (Her Last Wish)
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“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”
—Reader review (City of Prey)
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“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”
—Reader review (City of Prey)
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“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”
—Reader review (Girl, Alone)
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“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”
—Reader review (Girl, Alone)
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—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When FBI forensic toxicologist Miles Sterling makes a harrowing discovery—that a dozen unsolved deaths over the past decade each correspond to an element on the periodic table—he must race to follow the trail and find the mastermind behind these murders—and stop him before he strikes again…
In the heart of San Francisco, a new body is found, a new victim of the "element killer", sheathed in gold. What was a cold case now becomes a matter of urgent priority—as Miles Sterling taps his brilliance to decode the clues—all while dangerously close to becoming the next target himself…
WRONG GIRL is the first book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews.
The Miles Sterling mystery series takes you on a wild thriller ride with its searing fast pace while introducing a brilliant protagonist who tackles harrowing cases tapping all of his knowledge. Unputdownable, the twist and turns will leave you breathless up until the very last word. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll, and Lisa Gardner are sure to fall in love.
Future books in the series are now available!
“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.”
—Reader review (Her Last Wish)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”
—Reader review (Her Last Wish)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”
—Reader review (City of Prey)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”
—Reader review (City of Prey)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”
—Reader review (Girl, Alone)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”
—Reader review (Girl, Alone)
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198 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2025
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About the author
Blake Pierce
805 books5,877 followersBlake 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.
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.
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
February 3, 2026
Always good to find new characters and I expect their interaction will develop over the series.
I do wish authors would check the practical aspects of their plot - 10 mins with Google answered questions about gold. The body was coated with gold and a sweet smell so it has to be gold leaf but there is lots of talk of molten gold - at 1064C the body will not survive.
Average person's surface area is 1.7 - 1.8sq m that amount of gold leaf depending on thickness etc costs £600 - £1160 and weighs 4.17g - 17.39g readily available from art suppliers so no need to muck around making the bad guy's life difficult.
It is these sort of things that make my reading trip and ask what? There is a lot of it about.
I do wish authors would check the practical aspects of their plot - 10 mins with Google answered questions about gold. The body was coated with gold and a sweet smell so it has to be gold leaf but there is lots of talk of molten gold - at 1064C the body will not survive.
Average person's surface area is 1.7 - 1.8sq m that amount of gold leaf depending on thickness etc costs £600 - £1160 and weighs 4.17g - 17.39g readily available from art suppliers so no need to muck around making the bad guy's life difficult.
It is these sort of things that make my reading trip and ask what? There is a lot of it about.
December 16, 2025
This was pretty good. I don’t typically read FBI suspense books so this was very criminal mindsy for me. I realized that this is just going to be a continuation story series so I didn’t love that they didn’t catch the bad guy at the end. This book solved a small piece of the bigger puzzle. I’m not sure if I will continue on in the series. It’s definitely not a priority for me but overall, I did find the story intriguing!
January 10, 2026
Creative, new, interesting. This was a nice break from the same murder scenes. It was also a twist on a serial killer as well as an odd pairing of who were chosen to attempt to solve the case/cases. It was creepy, but then again, when isn't a serial killer creepy?
Recommended 👍
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February 3, 2026
Great book the 1st one I've read in a few years, could not put it down,
Fantastic book got me hooked straight away. Will be reading many more from him just hope that there all as gripping
Fantastic book got me hooked straight away. Will be reading many more from him just hope that there all as gripping
February 4, 2026
Far fetched
It must be hard to keep finding new mysteries and then write about them in a way that keeps readers coming back for more. Blake Pierce seems to have found the way. It’s far fetched, but kept me reading on.
It must be hard to keep finding new mysteries and then write about them in a way that keeps readers coming back for more. Blake Pierce seems to have found the way. It’s far fetched, but kept me reading on.
November 30, 2025
3.5
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January 28, 2026
Started reading this book last month. Painfully Boring. DNF @75% because I can’t stand it any longer.
February 1, 2026
Has potential
Enjoyed the mystery but no real surprises and I didn't feel emotionally engaged with the characters. Short book - finished in a day
Enjoyed the mystery but no real surprises and I didn't feel emotionally engaged with the characters. Short book - finished in a day
February 2, 2026
Really enjoyable read. Great plot, good characters. Not overly complicated. Easy to get through.
February 4, 2026
Two unlikely paired agents work to find the Gold Killer but it's just the beginning for the Elemantalist.
November 7, 2025
Giudizio medio. Cioè né alto né basso, quel mezzo che va bene per leggere qualcosa di nuovo senza aspettarsi che rimanga dentro. Scrittura abbastanza basica, storia lineare non particolarmente sconvolgente con qualche cliché. Ma neanche da buttare, per me che amo i thriller. Lettura scorrevole anche per il linguaggio molto basico.
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