What do you think?
Rate this book
Dagny Gray #2
Borderline Insanity
Special Agent Dagny Gray is a member of a small FBI team with unprecedented independence. To maintain their autonomy, the team must continue to solve big cases. To stay on the team, Dagny must keep her personal demons under control. When Father Diego Vega tells her that undocumented workers are vanishing from a small town gripped by immigration politics, Dagny thinks she’s found her next case. But without bodies or proof of foul play, her boss won’t let her take it. Defying his orders, Dagny risks her career to investigate with Father Vega. The families of the victims don’t trust her. The local police won’t help her, and the sheriff wants to stop her. Deep down, she worries that she’s not going to find the missing men alive. But what she uncovers is more horrifying than anything she could have imagined.…
432 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 5, 2016
291 people are currently reading
528 people want to read
About the author
Jeff Miller
3 books95 followersJeff Miller grew up in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio, where Jerry Springer attended his temple and Pete Rose broke his heart. He’s rafted down the Rio Grande with folksinger Butch Hancock, co-created an award-winning mockumentary about table tennis, and performed and written for a public access sketch comedy series. Like many lawyers, the only thing he ever really wanted to do was write. The Bubble Gum Thief is his first book. He lives with his incredible wife, Kate, and their two young sons.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 53 reviews
June 20, 2016
This is my first time reading Jeff Miller's work, and I instantly became a fan.
This thriller pulls the reader in from the first chapter, and sets up the characters that will come together to discover and ultimately solve a mass murder of young Mexican immigrants. The story has a unique pacing, giving a lot of detail in the discovery, detective work and forensics used to find a killer.
Dagny Gray is the driven FBI agent who is struggling with anorexia and the forced therapy she attends as a condition of her employment. The therapy sessions work well to give the reader insight, making her a more multi-dementional character than we would get with a typical thriller, where the personality of the detectives can seem rather flat unless you've read several books in the series.
The murders in this novel are set in a semi-rural town in Ohio, and Miller also gets the details of the small town feel right. There are so many details in this book, and they are what push Borderline Insanity into the best kind of thriller
I was given a free galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This thriller pulls the reader in from the first chapter, and sets up the characters that will come together to discover and ultimately solve a mass murder of young Mexican immigrants. The story has a unique pacing, giving a lot of detail in the discovery, detective work and forensics used to find a killer.
Dagny Gray is the driven FBI agent who is struggling with anorexia and the forced therapy she attends as a condition of her employment. The therapy sessions work well to give the reader insight, making her a more multi-dementional character than we would get with a typical thriller, where the personality of the detectives can seem rather flat unless you've read several books in the series.
The murders in this novel are set in a semi-rural town in Ohio, and Miller also gets the details of the small town feel right. There are so many details in this book, and they are what push Borderline Insanity into the best kind of thriller
I was given a free galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 3, 2016
Borderline Insanity (Thomas & Mercer 2016), Jeff Miller's second in the Dagney Gray series, follows a Catholic priest's struggle to find a group if missing illegals in an Ohio town where the rule of law refuses to recognize the plight of non-citizens. Because they aren't official and there are no bodies--or complaints filed--he is turned down by the local police. One officer sympathetic with his plight sends him to a special unit of the FBI which has been given wide latitude to select the cases they will pursue. There, he catches the attention of Special Agent Dagney Gray. Once she's interested, she just won't let go until she either rescues them or finds the killer.
Dagney is a fascinating character. She's single, tenacious, anorexic, and haunted by her own demons. She seems much like you or me--or any hard-working American--but cleverer, more bullheaded, and less friendly.
"Happiness was something Dagny understood in theory, like a black home. She knew black holes existed, but they were several thousand light years away."
Though she's disgusted by the anti-illegal immigrant attitude of the local Sheriff (modeled heavily after Arizona's Sheriff Arpaio right down to forcing arrestees to work in pink underwear), she doesn't let this distract her from seeking the truth. Her fellow officers are well-drawn and compelling in their own right. Here's how Miller describes two fellow agents, Brent and Victor:
"Brent was a handsome black man; Victor was a pale redhead. Brent was fit and athletic; Victor was a little doughy and a lot clumsy. Brent was in his mid-thirties and looked like a man; Victor was in his mid-twenties and looked like a boy. Brent worked people; Victor worked paper."
Again, as in his first book, Miller's writing is smooth, clear, every word chosen to convey emotion or drama that builds the story. While he portrays the craziness that has become US immigration policies, he doesn't lecture, preferring instead to deliver the message through story and scenes.
"No matter what your politics, those are the things that matter [family, dinners together, baseball games, Christmas mornings, school plays, a child's smile]. We share that, regardless of party or politics, religion or skin color. Or even place of birth."
It's worth noting that you don't have to know the background laid out in the first book, Bubblegum Thief (click for my review), to fully enjoy this book. The only story piece that relies somewhat on the first book is the relationship between Dagney Gray and her boss at the FBI, the Professor. He's so complicated and often dismissive, you as the reader might wonder why she tolerates him--except you wouldn't if you read the prequel.
--ebook provided by NetGalley
Dagney is a fascinating character. She's single, tenacious, anorexic, and haunted by her own demons. She seems much like you or me--or any hard-working American--but cleverer, more bullheaded, and less friendly.
"Happiness was something Dagny understood in theory, like a black home. She knew black holes existed, but they were several thousand light years away."
Though she's disgusted by the anti-illegal immigrant attitude of the local Sheriff (modeled heavily after Arizona's Sheriff Arpaio right down to forcing arrestees to work in pink underwear), she doesn't let this distract her from seeking the truth. Her fellow officers are well-drawn and compelling in their own right. Here's how Miller describes two fellow agents, Brent and Victor:
"Brent was a handsome black man; Victor was a pale redhead. Brent was fit and athletic; Victor was a little doughy and a lot clumsy. Brent was in his mid-thirties and looked like a man; Victor was in his mid-twenties and looked like a boy. Brent worked people; Victor worked paper."
Again, as in his first book, Miller's writing is smooth, clear, every word chosen to convey emotion or drama that builds the story. While he portrays the craziness that has become US immigration policies, he doesn't lecture, preferring instead to deliver the message through story and scenes.
"No matter what your politics, those are the things that matter [family, dinners together, baseball games, Christmas mornings, school plays, a child's smile]. We share that, regardless of party or politics, religion or skin color. Or even place of birth."
It's worth noting that you don't have to know the background laid out in the first book, Bubblegum Thief (click for my review), to fully enjoy this book. The only story piece that relies somewhat on the first book is the relationship between Dagney Gray and her boss at the FBI, the Professor. He's so complicated and often dismissive, you as the reader might wonder why she tolerates him--except you wouldn't if you read the prequel.
--ebook provided by NetGalley
July 3, 2016
I have been looking forward to this book for what seems like forever. I loved the first one that much. I'd certainly recommend reading its predecessor as well but you can read the second book and follow along just fine if you haven't read The Bubblegum Thief. It did not disappoint. It's just as creative, thrilling, and addicting as the first. Had a hard time putting it down until I was finished.
Dagny is a fascinating character. An FBI agent that started her career as a lawyer before changing paths, she's been struggling with anorexia since she was a teenager. She is extremely driven, intelligent, and pretty much married to her job. There were returns of some favorite characters from the previous book, her co-workers and boss, and this book introduces some new players. Diego, a priest who seems to have lost his way, was my favorite. He's compelled to help his community when dozens of male immigrants from Mexico begin disappearing and finds out about Dagny and her group. She decides she has to help even though her supervisor, The Professor, is not convinced. She heads to small town Ohio on her own to investigate and soon finds evidence that something unimaginably terrible has happened to the missing men. With families too frightened to talk, a sheriff who is determined to rid the town of immigrants, and few allies, she has her work cut out for her.
I received an advanced copy from Net Galley and Thomas & Mercer in exchange for my honest review. This in no way affects my opinion.
Dagny is a fascinating character. An FBI agent that started her career as a lawyer before changing paths, she's been struggling with anorexia since she was a teenager. She is extremely driven, intelligent, and pretty much married to her job. There were returns of some favorite characters from the previous book, her co-workers and boss, and this book introduces some new players. Diego, a priest who seems to have lost his way, was my favorite. He's compelled to help his community when dozens of male immigrants from Mexico begin disappearing and finds out about Dagny and her group. She decides she has to help even though her supervisor, The Professor, is not convinced. She heads to small town Ohio on her own to investigate and soon finds evidence that something unimaginably terrible has happened to the missing men. With families too frightened to talk, a sheriff who is determined to rid the town of immigrants, and few allies, she has her work cut out for her.
I received an advanced copy from Net Galley and Thomas & Mercer in exchange for my honest review. This in no way affects my opinion.
June 30, 2016
Jeff Miller's second Dagny Gray thriller is another well written and very exciting crime novel. There is plenty of action to keep you turning the pages in this can't-put-it-down thriller, and some real characters in the town of Bilford to lighten up the mood of the grisly crime. Dagny Gray once again shows her intellectual and physical strengths, as well as psychological weaknesses, making her one of my favorite fictional female detectives.
The conservative midwest town of Bilford, OH, has a xenophobic sheriff whose mission is to drive out the illegal immigrant population, preferably using his tank (on loan from the Department of Homeland Security). The Hispanic immigrants are living in fear from Sheriff Don, but a new fear has fallen on the community as dozens of young men keep disappearing each week. Set out to solve the mystery of the disappearances are Dagny Gray and her rogue team of FBI agents, Father Diego Vega, a priest with a lost soul, and John Beamer from the Bilford police department.
I received an advanced copy of the Kindle version of this book for being one of Jeff Miller's beta-readers. While being a highly rewarding experience, this in no way influenced my review of the book.
The conservative midwest town of Bilford, OH, has a xenophobic sheriff whose mission is to drive out the illegal immigrant population, preferably using his tank (on loan from the Department of Homeland Security). The Hispanic immigrants are living in fear from Sheriff Don, but a new fear has fallen on the community as dozens of young men keep disappearing each week. Set out to solve the mystery of the disappearances are Dagny Gray and her rogue team of FBI agents, Father Diego Vega, a priest with a lost soul, and John Beamer from the Bilford police department.
I received an advanced copy of the Kindle version of this book for being one of Jeff Miller's beta-readers. While being a highly rewarding experience, this in no way influenced my review of the book.
Read
July 15, 2016A great follow up
The first Dagny book was good, and this built on that foundation in all the right ways. I would also love to see this one as a movie!
The first Dagny book was good, and this built on that foundation in all the right ways. I would also love to see this one as a movie!
July 17, 2017
Well-written mystery
This book covers many sensitive subjects -- racism, cold abuse, sexual abuse, religious beliefs, immigration, classic cars... I threw that last one in because a classic car features prominently in the book. Granted, most people don't view classic cars as a sensitive issue but I have this friend who feels my owning a classic car is as big of a sin as child abuse. Seriously. Anyhow, if you want a safe, cozy mystery, go read one. This book is not for you. Great things are in this book, such as well-developed characters and a tight plot. Nicely done, Mr. Miller.
This book covers many sensitive subjects -- racism, cold abuse, sexual abuse, religious beliefs, immigration, classic cars... I threw that last one in because a classic car features prominently in the book. Granted, most people don't view classic cars as a sensitive issue but I have this friend who feels my owning a classic car is as big of a sin as child abuse. Seriously. Anyhow, if you want a safe, cozy mystery, go read one. This book is not for you. Great things are in this book, such as well-developed characters and a tight plot. Nicely done, Mr. Miller.
March 12, 2021
Outstanding second novel in what is shaping up to be a top notch series. Between horrific crimes against migrants, a power hungry anti-immigrant sheriff, an anorexic FBI agent teamed with an overweight partner (both rely on Weight Watchers points) and a cast of other memorable characters, this is a novel that is hard to put down. Write faster Miller, we need the next one!
July 28, 2020
Great book
August 18, 2017
Great characters
I enjoyed Bubblegum Thief and this book too. The characters are great and the story keeps you going. Looking forward to the next one.
I enjoyed Bubblegum Thief and this book too. The characters are great and the story keeps you going. Looking forward to the next one.
July 30, 2017
Better than the first.
I hope there is more to come with these characters the story. I really enjoyed reading this. More so than the first.
I hope there is more to come with these characters the story. I really enjoyed reading this. More so than the first.
September 22, 2016
This book was very exciting with twists and turns. I loved it!
July 18, 2016
To follow his brilliant debut, The Bubble gum thief, was not an easy task, but Jeff Miller has achieved it.
Agent Dagny Gray and her maverick FBI team colleagues stumble on a case of mass abduction and murder of Mexican illegals. With little or no assistance from the small town’s right wing Sheriff, and friends and relatives afraid to come forward, they have their work cut out. But Dagny’s sole objective is to work, run and try to eat her points every day, so things should work out fine – oh and she has the help of a priest who has lost his faith.
This is a smart and crazy piece of work with an enormous supporting cast of interesting characters. The great writing and action packed story is of course taken as read. The little recurring motifs are enjoyable too- the story of the GI’s son and the fabulous Hank Frank’s forecast of his post investigation radio discussion topics.
It’s easier too with less American brand names in evidence than in The B Thief, although Dagny seems awfully knowledgeable about Vatican II for somebody with no religious interests?
I can’t imagine how anyone wouldn’t enjoy every minute of this.
Thank you Net Galley and Thomas & Mercer
Agent Dagny Gray and her maverick FBI team colleagues stumble on a case of mass abduction and murder of Mexican illegals. With little or no assistance from the small town’s right wing Sheriff, and friends and relatives afraid to come forward, they have their work cut out. But Dagny’s sole objective is to work, run and try to eat her points every day, so things should work out fine – oh and she has the help of a priest who has lost his faith.
This is a smart and crazy piece of work with an enormous supporting cast of interesting characters. The great writing and action packed story is of course taken as read. The little recurring motifs are enjoyable too- the story of the GI’s son and the fabulous Hank Frank’s forecast of his post investigation radio discussion topics.
It’s easier too with less American brand names in evidence than in The B Thief, although Dagny seems awfully knowledgeable about Vatican II for somebody with no religious interests?
I can’t imagine how anyone wouldn’t enjoy every minute of this.
Thank you Net Galley and Thomas & Mercer
September 21, 2016
FTC: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. I received no other compensation and the opinions expressed in this review are one hundred percent true and my own.
Borderline Insanity by Jeff Miller turned out to be a great book, but it was a slow starter for me. This type of book is one that I always enjoy, but I had a hard time getting into the story for some reason. I am sure part of the reason was that of what happened in the prolog of the book. It just really bothered me that someone would make a mother leave one of her babies behind and take her and the other back to Mexico. I am sure it is something that happens, but I don’t think that it is right. It left me feeling sorry for the mother and the children. After I was a few chapters into the book, I started to enjoy the story more. Once I was into the book, I read it pretty quickly because I wanted to know how it all worked out in the end. If you love reading mysteries than I am sure you will enjoy this book as much as I did at the end of it.
Borderline Insanity by Jeff Miller turned out to be a great book, but it was a slow starter for me. This type of book is one that I always enjoy, but I had a hard time getting into the story for some reason. I am sure part of the reason was that of what happened in the prolog of the book. It just really bothered me that someone would make a mother leave one of her babies behind and take her and the other back to Mexico. I am sure it is something that happens, but I don’t think that it is right. It left me feeling sorry for the mother and the children. After I was a few chapters into the book, I started to enjoy the story more. Once I was into the book, I read it pretty quickly because I wanted to know how it all worked out in the end. If you love reading mysteries than I am sure you will enjoy this book as much as I did at the end of it.
July 26, 2016
I ended up enjoying this book very much. I found it hard to get started because of the subject matter, I deal with Hispanics, legal and illegal every day, so the subject touched close to home. I started off with the Kindle version and then switched to Audible and was able to get through the book much easier.
The writing was excellent and I stayed on the seat of my pants the last half of the book. There was a lot of character growth in Dagny and there was plenty of character information on the other main characters in the book. I didn't feel like they were 1 or 2 dimensional characters.
There were twists I didn't expect, there were a couple of twists I thought would go one way but ended going a totally different direction, so I was kept guessing. The pace was brisk without being too fast and I was kept on my toes in a couple of places trying to figure out what was going to happen.
I look forward to reading other Dagny Gray novels as they come out.
The writing was excellent and I stayed on the seat of my pants the last half of the book. There was a lot of character growth in Dagny and there was plenty of character information on the other main characters in the book. I didn't feel like they were 1 or 2 dimensional characters.
There were twists I didn't expect, there were a couple of twists I thought would go one way but ended going a totally different direction, so I was kept guessing. The pace was brisk without being too fast and I was kept on my toes in a couple of places trying to figure out what was going to happen.
I look forward to reading other Dagny Gray novels as they come out.
July 18, 2016
Disclaimer: I won this book through the Goodreads Kindle Giveaway program. This did not influence my review in any way.
Great read! I really enjoyed the characters, the storyline, and the writing.
This is book 2 of a currently 2 book series. I did not read book 1 first, so I didn't feel as if I knew who Dagny (the main character) was. However, the author did a great job of telling her story about half way through the book. By the end, I had a great grasp of her and things I might I have missed from book 1.
The storyline is quite complex and based on a hot button topic - illegal immigration. There are other hot button topics that are woven into the story, too. Readers may enjoy the myriad pop culture references (I did!).
I enjoyed this book so much I immediately downloaded book 1 and began reading it. I really hope there is a book 3!
Great read! I really enjoyed the characters, the storyline, and the writing.
This is book 2 of a currently 2 book series. I did not read book 1 first, so I didn't feel as if I knew who Dagny (the main character) was. However, the author did a great job of telling her story about half way through the book. By the end, I had a great grasp of her and things I might I have missed from book 1.
The storyline is quite complex and based on a hot button topic - illegal immigration. There are other hot button topics that are woven into the story, too. Readers may enjoy the myriad pop culture references (I did!).
I enjoyed this book so much I immediately downloaded book 1 and began reading it. I really hope there is a book 3!
March 30, 2017
I recieved a free copy of Borderline Insanity,written by Jeff Miller from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
Borderline Insanity is one of the most intense mysteries I have read . These are horrific crimes of a serial killer . The missing Illegal immigrants young men are going unreported & uninvestigated until a lone priest( Diago) decides he will help .Diago recruits the help of Dagny Gray of the FBI who battles with anorexia. Dagny's boss gives her 48 hours to prove a crime has even been committed.
All the charaters of this book are very realistic and the story line deveops extremely
well .The book covers many issues that are topics of concern in our country.
I did not read the first book of the series ( TheBubblegum Thief ) but I definitely intend too.
Borderline Insanity is one of the most intense mysteries I have read . These are horrific crimes of a serial killer . The missing Illegal immigrants young men are going unreported & uninvestigated until a lone priest( Diago) decides he will help .Diago recruits the help of Dagny Gray of the FBI who battles with anorexia. Dagny's boss gives her 48 hours to prove a crime has even been committed.
All the charaters of this book are very realistic and the story line deveops extremely
well .The book covers many issues that are topics of concern in our country.
I did not read the first book of the series ( TheBubblegum Thief ) but I definitely intend too.
July 25, 2016
Special Agent Dagny Gray works for an autonomous branch of the FBI. They're a small group, and they take only cases that are particularly interesting or have stumped other investigators. In Borderline Insanity, Dagny is drawn into a case investigating missing illegal immigrants in a county where the sheriff's vendetta against them is legendary.
I received Borderline Insanity as a Kindle file from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The book was filled with tension both through the rapidly unfolding mystery and Dagny's own troubled life. Once I'd finished reading I went straight online to see if I could find more Dagny Gray mysteries and I whipped through the first book, The Bubble Gum Murders, as well. I'll be watching for a third installation!
I received Borderline Insanity as a Kindle file from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The book was filled with tension both through the rapidly unfolding mystery and Dagny's own troubled life. Once I'd finished reading I went straight online to see if I could find more Dagny Gray mysteries and I whipped through the first book, The Bubble Gum Murders, as well. I'll be watching for a third installation!
August 8, 2016
First of all I would like to thank everyone who was involved with Goodreads that enabled me to read this book: Goodreads, the publisher, Kindle and of course Mr. Miller.
This was a solid mystery and even though it is a part of a series I did not have any trouble not having read the previous book, It deals with contemporary issues : immigration, sexuality of the characters, religion ,some mental health issues, racial issues, bigotry you name it.
The book was an easy read and held your attention .
Thanks for letting me read this book I truly enjoyed it
This was a solid mystery and even though it is a part of a series I did not have any trouble not having read the previous book, It deals with contemporary issues : immigration, sexuality of the characters, religion ,some mental health issues, racial issues, bigotry you name it.
The book was an easy read and held your attention .
Thanks for letting me read this book I truly enjoyed it
August 5, 2016
Excellent mystery novel, this is set in a fictionalized version of Butler County, OH. The killer is murdering illegal Mexican immigrants. Looking forward to reading the next in this series; hopefully it won't take as long to write.
July 17, 2016
I received this arc from Netgalley.
Although the killings were really grim, this was still a good read. A solid well written book. I would have liked to see Diego's matter resolved. I guess it could be summed up in a later book. Overall a pretty good read.
Although the killings were really grim, this was still a good read. A solid well written book. I would have liked to see Diego's matter resolved. I guess it could be summed up in a later book. Overall a pretty good read.
October 18, 2016
I couldn't put BORDERLINE INSANITY down; what a fabulous book! Dagney Grey is a member of a special FBI team looking into the serial killings of Mexican immigrants. This is the second book in the series; I'm definitely going the read the first one! I highly recommend reading this novel.
November 20, 2016
This was a good book.
I won this through a good reads giveaway. I wasn't sure if it would hold my attention, but it did. It had a good storyline with good characters. The story also brings to mind that the things that happened in this book are not only possible but probable.
I won this through a good reads giveaway. I wasn't sure if it would hold my attention, but it did. It had a good storyline with good characters. The story also brings to mind that the things that happened in this book are not only possible but probable.
October 11, 2016
If Steven King wrote mystery books they would be like these books. Jeff Miller creates complex characters and settings with plots that will keep you up all night reading!
December 15, 2016
What a great book. I read it without stopping and that isn't east for me. Well done!!
June 3, 2017
I had never read this author's work before. This book was a fascinating read, although a little wordy in places, the plot was complex and kept my interest throughout. There were several lines that I especially enjoyed and noted (I'll come back and add those when I have my Kindle in hand.) His editor needs to familiarize him/herself with correct usage of nominative and objective case pronouns, especially with "who" and "whom" and with the conjugation of the verbs "lie" and "lay".
Update:
"You don't have to say anything when you think as loud as you do."
"Normal people don't succeed in politics because they don't crave stardom or power. Only the crazy want the spotlight, so only the crazy get it."
"No one wants bad news in a New York accent."
"...one elliptical machine, one exercise bike, and two dumbbells. After the dumbbells left, Allison wiped...."
"Sometimes the wrong thing to do is the right thing to do."
"Lying is the grease that keeps our engines moving."
"There was a lot of handsome being wasted on this priest."
Update:
"You don't have to say anything when you think as loud as you do."
"Normal people don't succeed in politics because they don't crave stardom or power. Only the crazy want the spotlight, so only the crazy get it."
"No one wants bad news in a New York accent."
"...one elliptical machine, one exercise bike, and two dumbbells. After the dumbbells left, Allison wiped...."
"Sometimes the wrong thing to do is the right thing to do."
"Lying is the grease that keeps our engines moving."
"There was a lot of handsome being wasted on this priest."
May 13, 2021
Another amazing, suspenseful, fast paced novel that makes me wish this author had more ready for me to read/listen to..
With this second book, you get some return people that are a priority.. such as our lead lady Dagny.. and her young partner, Victor.. and let’s not forget about the professor and the traitor of the group.. and you also get new interesting characters like the priest, and the nephew of a previous friendly officer.. just to name a few that had some real impact on my opinion of the book.
Now onto the actual story.. clearly I enjoyed it, other than having to suffer through reading about a racist sheriff that reminded me way to much of Donald Trump. (FYI.. If your not a fan of Mr. Trump, I can assure you, the actual part for this man is there but not to the point it feels like to much and you may not agree with my assessment so please ignore this if your worried) 😂 Thank you so much for not making us suffer through more than necessary to get the clearest picture!!! 💖
March 26, 2018
There is a lot to like about this second novel in the Dagny Gray series. I liked the characters; all seemed real and three-dimensional. Although the central crime was too awful, it was not related with excessive or gratuitous detail. The identity of the murderer was revealed to the FBI agents organically and I enjoyed the details about how the investigation was resolved. A lot of excellent research went into this novel. The plot also revolved around several very topical issues; immigration, religion, gender in the workplace, mental health.
This book is well written, well researched and creatively imagined. My congratulations, Mr. Miller. I hope there will be another.
This book is well written, well researched and creatively imagined. My congratulations, Mr. Miller. I hope there will be another.
April 7, 2021
I liked this b0ok better than the first. I love victor and most of the characters. It was really disturbing, and very sad about the mountain of bodies that piled up, and the book really didn't address how devastating it would have been for all the families. I assume in the 3rd book Diego's twin will come into play. I'm not totally sure why her anorexia is written in, other than I assume the author has some personal issue. But, aside from addressing the fact that Dagny doesn't eat, it never seems to hinder anything she does.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 27, 2021
Intense!
I enjoyed this book as I did the 1st in the series. The extreme magnitude of those killed was phenomenal for one man to achieve. Excellent plot! The killer could execute this many deaths at once due to the victims status. Illegal immigrants in a county that despised them left the door wide open for the crimes. Where he had the bodies was another genius. There is so much I could continue to say about the characters. Those we met in the first book and the new ones we met in this book. The most important thing I can say is “read it!”
I enjoyed this book as I did the 1st in the series. The extreme magnitude of those killed was phenomenal for one man to achieve. Excellent plot! The killer could execute this many deaths at once due to the victims status. Illegal immigrants in a county that despised them left the door wide open for the crimes. Where he had the bodies was another genius. There is so much I could continue to say about the characters. Those we met in the first book and the new ones we met in this book. The most important thing I can say is “read it!”
January 26, 2020
FBI Special Agent Dagny Gray is looking for her next big case. She has unprecedented independence within the FBI. When Father Diego comes to her about missing undocumented workers from a small town, she thinks she has her next case. Unless she can find the missing bodies her boss will not let her continue with the case. The local sheriff, people, and police will not help her, she fears they could all be dead but what she does discover is far more horrific...
Displaying 1 - 30 of 53 reviews