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Rebekka Franck #7
Thirteen, Fourteen ... Little Boy Unseen
Alexandra wasn't delicate and petite like all the other girls. She didn't want to wear dresses or play with dolls. In school, she was mocked and people thought something was wrong with her.
They all thought they were doing what was best for her. The pastor, the therapist, the doctors, and especially her parents thought they were only helping Alexandra when forcing her to wear dresses, act like a girl, and play with dolls instead of cars.
Twenty years later, a string of strange deaths occurs in Karrebaeksminde. The bodies' genitals are mutilated. The men are dressed as women and women are dressed as men.
Rebekka Franck is back at Zeeland Times when the first bodies appear, and soon she realizes a ruthless serial killer is roaming the streets of the small coastal town. A killer with a message.
They all thought they were doing what was best for her. The pastor, the therapist, the doctors, and especially her parents thought they were only helping Alexandra when forcing her to wear dresses, act like a girl, and play with dolls instead of cars.
Twenty years later, a string of strange deaths occurs in Karrebaeksminde. The bodies' genitals are mutilated. The men are dressed as women and women are dressed as men.
Rebekka Franck is back at Zeeland Times when the first bodies appear, and soon she realizes a ruthless serial killer is roaming the streets of the small coastal town. A killer with a message.
357 pages, ebook
First published February 9, 2015
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Willow Rose
232 books2,713 followersWillow Rose is a multi-million-copy best-selling Author and an Amazon ALL-star Author of more than 100 novels.
Several of her books have reached the top 10 of ALL books on Amazon in the US, UK, and Canada. She has sold more than three million books all over the world.
She writes Mystery, Thriller, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Horror, Supernatural thrillers, and Fantasy.
Willow's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming. That's why her fans call her The Queen of Scream.
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Several of her books have reached the top 10 of ALL books on Amazon in the US, UK, and Canada. She has sold more than three million books all over the world.
She writes Mystery, Thriller, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Horror, Supernatural thrillers, and Fantasy.
Willow's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming. That's why her fans call her The Queen of Scream.
Willow lives on Florida's Space Coast. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her surfing and watch the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
Connect with Willow online:
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May 2, 2022
This was interesting and it has some parallels with the case of the twins, Bruce and Brian Reimer, who in the 1960s were involved with a questionable study by Dr John Money. Money believed that gender was not biologically determined but was a result of nurture. As I was reading this I could not help but think about his study as there are too many similarities. This meant that some of the twists were not that surprising to me.
Again the writing seems a bit poor but I am still liking the character of Rebekka.
Again the writing seems a bit poor but I am still liking the character of Rebekka.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 29, 2019
As the series continued, Rebekka found herself investigating the strange murders including a couple and a woman of the cloth. The story also gave backstory of a set of twins, girl and boy and the gender problems the girl experienced. Sune and Rebekka's relationship was put to the test as the unexpected happened. Good connection of the characters and I was surprised when the truth was revealed.
November 29, 2017
Wow
Wow, just wow! I never in a million years thought this story would go this way.....but then again, I should never think the easy way out with Willow Rose. She always has something up her sleeve and this book was no different. The ending is a bit of a tear jerker though
Wow, just wow! I never in a million years thought this story would go this way.....but then again, I should never think the easy way out with Willow Rose. She always has something up her sleeve and this book was no different. The ending is a bit of a tear jerker though
September 13, 2015
Quick read, interesting plot
I sometimes wish that I wouldn't read the book descriptions on Goodreads. If I hadn't read the description for this book, I probably would have given it a higher score. The story is quite relevant to current events, which was quite interesting. The whiney relationship between the romantic leads left me frustrated, and the ending wasn't satisfying in that their relationship will probably be greatly affected, but not in the way I'd like.
I didn't understand why the reporter couldn't figure out how to find information on the internet, she always asked someone else to do it for her, website she drank coffee and ate pastry. That seemed weird.
I sometimes wish that I wouldn't read the book descriptions on Goodreads. If I hadn't read the description for this book, I probably would have given it a higher score. The story is quite relevant to current events, which was quite interesting. The whiney relationship between the romantic leads left me frustrated, and the ending wasn't satisfying in that their relationship will probably be greatly affected, but not in the way I'd like.
I didn't understand why the reporter couldn't figure out how to find information on the internet, she always asked someone else to do it for her, website she drank coffee and ate pastry. That seemed weird.
April 23, 2016
13, 14
A very oddly written book. Jumped around too much for my liking, hard to remember who was who. It just didn't 'flow'. A waste of time trying to make sense of it. Didn't like it, not at all
A very oddly written book. Jumped around too much for my liking, hard to remember who was who. It just didn't 'flow'. A waste of time trying to make sense of it. Didn't like it, not at all
May 15, 2016
Very amateurish writing. No depth to the characters or the dialog. However, the plot had real possibilities but never made much sense. I has assumed this was a first novel and was shocked to see the number of books she has written. This was my first Willow Rose and will by my last.
April 27, 2016
Impossible to put down.
November 13, 2016
Interesting premise
This book has an interesting theme- murders which appear to have a transsexual motive. The writing is not very good I would not recommend it.
This book has an interesting theme- murders which appear to have a transsexual motive. The writing is not very good I would not recommend it.
May 27, 2017
I've become a huge fan of the Rebekka Franck series. I was sad to see this is the last book available in the series for now. However, this was a really good one (like the others). Rebekka, of course, gets herself involved in another mystery. I'm thinking that the police department should hire her because she seems to figure things out before they do. People are being killed and it looks like there is some connection to transgender or homosexuality and also a connection to the police. It's a hard puzzle to piece together but Rebekka is doing her best, interviewing whoever she can get to talk to her.
Things on the home front are a bit unsettled Sune is becoming more distant, spending time with a younger friend, one who makes him feel his own age, but is also pulling him away from his family. This is causing a rift between Rebekka and Sune, one that could be permanently damaged. It could be that their age gap is finally becoming too big an obstacle for them to overcome. Plus, Rebekka has found someone more her age that she is being pulled towards. So many things going on in this book that it has your head spinning and when you finally get to the ending, the BIG reveal, it's one of the strangest I have ever read. Not much can shock me in an ending but this one definitely did. The final ending really left me biting my nails, waiting for more Rebekka.
Things on the home front are a bit unsettled Sune is becoming more distant, spending time with a younger friend, one who makes him feel his own age, but is also pulling him away from his family. This is causing a rift between Rebekka and Sune, one that could be permanently damaged. It could be that their age gap is finally becoming too big an obstacle for them to overcome. Plus, Rebekka has found someone more her age that she is being pulled towards. So many things going on in this book that it has your head spinning and when you finally get to the ending, the BIG reveal, it's one of the strangest I have ever read. Not much can shock me in an ending but this one definitely did. The final ending really left me biting my nails, waiting for more Rebekka.
October 17, 2024
Alexandra wasn't delicate or polite like all the other girls. She didn't want to wear dresses or play with dolls. In school, she was mocked, and people thought there was something wrong with her. They all thought they were doing what was best for her. The pastor, the therapist, the doctors, and especially her parents thought they were only helping Alexandra when forcing her to wear dresses, act like a girl, and play with dolls instead of cars.
Twenty years later, a string of strange deaths occurs in Karrebaeksminde. The bodies genitals are mutilated. The men are dressed as women, and the women dressed as men.
Rebekka Franck is back at Zeeland Times when the first bodies appear, and soon she realises a ruthless serial killer is roaming the streets of the small coastal town.
This story is relevant to current events. Rebekka is fully invested in helping solve the strange deaths that were happening. It looks like they are connected to people who are transgender. I was quickly turning the pages to this book, but I was getting sick of Rebekka and Sune's on/off relationship. \it also messed a bit with my emotions. I like the way the story ended.
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Twenty years later, a string of strange deaths occurs in Karrebaeksminde. The bodies genitals are mutilated. The men are dressed as women, and the women dressed as men.
Rebekka Franck is back at Zeeland Times when the first bodies appear, and soon she realises a ruthless serial killer is roaming the streets of the small coastal town.
This story is relevant to current events. Rebekka is fully invested in helping solve the strange deaths that were happening. It looks like they are connected to people who are transgender. I was quickly turning the pages to this book, but I was getting sick of Rebekka and Sune's on/off relationship. \it also messed a bit with my emotions. I like the way the story ended.
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June 13, 2017
THIRTEEN, FOURTEEN… is a story for our times. If you want to know why, well, that would be telling. This may be my favorite in the series. Willow Rose has asked that age old question, just because you can, should you? This question has come up most often in connection with the sciences and probably medicine most particularly. Of course, the question manifests itself through the machinations of a serial killer.
Right now, this is the last book in the Rebekka Franck series. However, upon reading the "Dear Reader" section at the end of the book, there will probably be more books in the future.
As with all series, I suggest that you embark upon the journey through serials killers in Denmark from book one. There is a backstory that develops as you move from book to book that won't make all that much sense if you start at the end.
Right now, this is the last book in the Rebekka Franck series. However, upon reading the "Dear Reader" section at the end of the book, there will probably be more books in the future.
As with all series, I suggest that you embark upon the journey through serials killers in Denmark from book one. There is a backstory that develops as you move from book to book that won't make all that much sense if you start at the end.
January 21, 2018
This seventh book in the Rebekka Franck series is a fast paced read with plenty of action. The storyline is interesting and certainly pulls at the heartstrings as the killer remembers events from the past. I have to say that after reading the previous books in this series, the killer was pretty easy to identify, although the specifics about the why were a horrifying twist. The biggest drawback for me is that we're seven books into this series and Rebekka hasn't changed. I would've expected some growth of character, but found that lacking. It also amazes me that this seemingly intelligent, career driven woman is such a horrible judge of character. Once again, Rebekka proves to be more lucky than good, but the story did keep me turning pages to see what would happen next.
May 24, 2021
Loved the story, Hated the ending!
As usual the story had wonderful action, nail biting suspense with mind blowing twist and turns. Rebekka finds herself in the soup yet again struggling to juggle her relationship with Sune, caring for her father, keeping her job and caring for the children. That's when 2 outside influences try to come between her and Dune. It's a race against time to find a killer before everything she holds dear is taken away.
Everything was going well until the very end. I Do Not like the way the story ended. As I've said before I don't do spoilers so I'm leaving it at Not Pleased. The author will have to pull a Serious Rabbit out of the Hat and the next book to FIX IT.
As usual the story had wonderful action, nail biting suspense with mind blowing twist and turns. Rebekka finds herself in the soup yet again struggling to juggle her relationship with Sune, caring for her father, keeping her job and caring for the children. That's when 2 outside influences try to come between her and Dune. It's a race against time to find a killer before everything she holds dear is taken away.
Everything was going well until the very end. I Do Not like the way the story ended. As I've said before I don't do spoilers so I'm leaving it at Not Pleased. The author will have to pull a Serious Rabbit out of the Hat and the next book to FIX IT.
August 20, 2019
Rebekkah is slowly working through the ordeal of being buried in the sinkhole and things are tough between her and Sune. David has come back and is trying to help Rebekah deal with what happened. Sune has a new friend Jeppe and things really start to change with them.
Murders are being committed and the victims are being disfigured and dressed in opposite clothing. Rebekkah works the story while trying to get Sune involved but Jeppe has him acting different.
I had an idea of who the bad guy was in this one but my thought was wrong. Great story.
Murders are being committed and the victims are being disfigured and dressed in opposite clothing. Rebekkah works the story while trying to get Sune involved but Jeppe has him acting different.
I had an idea of who the bad guy was in this one but my thought was wrong. Great story.
July 19, 2024
Don’t know where it went, but first chapters are an idiot man going off in jealousy when his partner was trapped underground and made friends. Even without the trapping, I do not want to listen to that rant, really annoying.
Then a clergy going off with her homophobia - if you’re going somewhere, you really don’t need to show us these things, we know.
Not willing to read hate or hatefulness, you don’t have to show me - I know it exists, but it’s not why I read.
Terrible. If it had a point later, it was entirely wrecked by this very beginning
Then a clergy going off with her homophobia - if you’re going somewhere, you really don’t need to show us these things, we know.
Not willing to read hate or hatefulness, you don’t have to show me - I know it exists, but it’s not why I read.
Terrible. If it had a point later, it was entirely wrecked by this very beginning
July 25, 2017
Quick read, good for airport and flight times. I understand that this is already way into the series, and the hints of previous crimes/adventures stretch through this story, making me wonder how much more this character can stand before she collapses. The story was quite good, showing prejudices and how cruelly people act because of them, in this case the prejudices focus on homosexuality and transgender.
September 19, 2017
As usual Willow has presented a modern and pervasive social delimma as her storyline including our heroin Rebekka Franck (who by now is part of my family). Transexuals are the main part of this book and the horrendous remedies forced upon twins in their childhood along with the twisted results. Willow has outdone herself on this one as there are many twists and turns that capture your emotions. Read this book if you value thrilling suspense.
June 4, 2021
Thirteen, Fourteen … Little Boy Unseen (Book 7, three more to go) was gruesome. It’s about Alexandra who insisted she was not a girl. Terrible murders are taking place, and all the victims have mutilated genitals. The men are found dressed in women’s clothing, and the women are dressed in men’s. Rebekka is instrumental in discovering who the murderer is.
The enjoyable ending includes an unexpected twist. This was another fast paced read that didn’t disappoint.
The enjoyable ending includes an unexpected twist. This was another fast paced read that didn’t disappoint.
August 6, 2021
Willow Rose did such an excellent job with redirection in this book. She wanted you to think that it was Henrik Pedersen who was the killer. I mean, it did make sense that he was the killer since he was a new cop. However, it was really Rebekka and Sune's new next door neighbor, Jeppe. He really had Rebekka and Sune played too. It was awesome. Now if only Sune hadn't been shot and paralyzed from the waist down. I also loved how she brought the LGBTQ theme into this book as well.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 3, 2022
Edge of my seat...
The aftermath following Rebekka's brush with death could have been the story all alone. But, somehow, Willow never disappoints by adding a few extra layers of horror and suspense. Rebekka's PTSD, her return to work, and unraveling a mystery with an ending I didn't see coming, kept me on the edge of my seat thru the entire book. Cannot wait to see what happens to her family after this ending.
The aftermath following Rebekka's brush with death could have been the story all alone. But, somehow, Willow never disappoints by adding a few extra layers of horror and suspense. Rebekka's PTSD, her return to work, and unraveling a mystery with an ending I didn't see coming, kept me on the edge of my seat thru the entire book. Cannot wait to see what happens to her family after this ending.
February 8, 2018
This book, 'Thirteen, Fourteen...', hit me in the feels. I enjoyed how the storyline played out. Rebekka and Sune sure had their relationship tested time and time again. I've followed the story from book one and I plan to continue to the end. I don't know how I feel about how this book ended, but an did it leave me wanting more. A great series to add to your tbr list.
November 28, 2019
OMG, this is one twisting, turning ...
... one way, then the other, hairpin-turns kind of thriller!!! Definitely grabs and holds your attention, and I highly recommend it to all of Willow 's fans. The main characters are well fleshed out, and it's like a story within a story, within a story!! Her best one yet, you must read it ... now!!!
... one way, then the other, hairpin-turns kind of thriller!!! Definitely grabs and holds your attention, and I highly recommend it to all of Willow 's fans. The main characters are well fleshed out, and it's like a story within a story, within a story!! Her best one yet, you must read it ... now!!!
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August 18, 2020This was a scary, great book. What a story, and then to find out that the story was based on a true medical research article back in the early 60's. It made this story so much more intense.
I like her style of writing, and Rebekka is a really intense character and you like her from the start.
I will be reading more of this series.
I like her style of writing, and Rebekka is a really intense character and you like her from the start.
I will be reading more of this series.
November 22, 2020
Interesting Story
My bone of contention is more for the fact that Sune was swayed by a stranger against Rebekkah than trusting the relationship they have made. Sune used the excuse of Rebekkah's friendship with David to justify his own selfishness, neglecting his job and children. I would have dumped his sorry ass in a New York minute.
My bone of contention is more for the fact that Sune was swayed by a stranger against Rebekkah than trusting the relationship they have made. Sune used the excuse of Rebekkah's friendship with David to justify his own selfishness, neglecting his job and children. I would have dumped his sorry ass in a New York minute.
January 26, 2021
👍 yes-
I was pleased with the ending except Sune being crippled. Didn’t like that, but with his determination he’ll probably pull out of it somehow, at least we Hope so. He is a die hard so I have faith in him.
Am glad they stayed together was doubtful for awhile.
Would recommend to anyone who likes mysteries and thrillers...
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I was pleased with the ending except Sune being crippled. Didn’t like that, but with his determination he’ll probably pull out of it somehow, at least we Hope so. He is a die hard so I have faith in him.
Am glad they stayed together was doubtful for awhile.
Would recommend to anyone who likes mysteries and thrillers...
Tweety 🦜🦜
May 23, 2017
"Horrific Truths"
This novel is another page-turning thriller to chill your bones. There are so many shocking twists and turns. A story which also reveals many truths such as gender selection/identification and judgmental affects. Highly recommend ... The Queen of Scream has another winner!
This novel is another page-turning thriller to chill your bones. There are so many shocking twists and turns. A story which also reveals many truths such as gender selection/identification and judgmental affects. Highly recommend ... The Queen of Scream has another winner!
September 4, 2017
Heartbreaking story
This book highlights the many problems that can develop when children are born one sex then treated as the opposite gender. Compelling story with murder and intrigue. A little love story too! You want be disappointed by this book!
This book highlights the many problems that can develop when children are born one sex then treated as the opposite gender. Compelling story with murder and intrigue. A little love story too! You want be disappointed by this book!
June 5, 2018
Great creepy story.
This is Nother great, creepy story by Willow Rose. I have enjoyed most of the books in the Rebekka Frank series and this is one of the top ones. I will check to see if the next one is available yet.
This is Nother great, creepy story by Willow Rose. I have enjoyed most of the books in the Rebekka Frank series and this is one of the top ones. I will check to see if the next one is available yet.
October 4, 2019
After reading the source of her story, I felt it was actually just a longer version of that report. I did, however, enjoy the book but I am glad I did not read that source until after I read the book. Although gender identification is relatively new, I found it to be a very good book.
December 20, 2019
Wow!
I downloaded the book because I've read the other's and I love the series. This book was powerful and to think it is based off a true story is mind blowing. I can only hope Sune comes.through better than expected!
I downloaded the book because I've read the other's and I love the series. This book was powerful and to think it is based off a true story is mind blowing. I can only hope Sune comes.through better than expected!
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