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Girl Undercover - The Box Set
BOOKS ONE THROUGH FOUR OF THE "GIRL UNDERCOVER" SERIES:
LAPD Detective Gabi Longoria returns home one night to a nasty surprise--her husband has been brutally killed. A note next to his body says: "Rats always get what they deserve."
Her captain refuses to let her join the murder investigation, so Gabi decides to do her own. Convinced the reason to her husband's death can be found at the New York health club where she met him, she goes undercover as a trainer there.
In the process of seeking the truth, she meets a handsome, mysterious man who claims an evil corporation killed her husband--what's worse, he also claims they've developed a master race to replace all of humankind...
NOTE: GIRL UNDERCOVER used to be available in twelves episodes published in six volumes. It's now been edited into four volumes entitled GIRL UNDERCOVER, DENIAL, THE TRUTH, and SHOWDOWN. This box set contains all four volumes.
LAPD Detective Gabi Longoria returns home one night to a nasty surprise--her husband has been brutally killed. A note next to his body says: "Rats always get what they deserve."
Her captain refuses to let her join the murder investigation, so Gabi decides to do her own. Convinced the reason to her husband's death can be found at the New York health club where she met him, she goes undercover as a trainer there.
In the process of seeking the truth, she meets a handsome, mysterious man who claims an evil corporation killed her husband--what's worse, he also claims they've developed a master race to replace all of humankind...
NOTE: GIRL UNDERCOVER used to be available in twelves episodes published in six volumes. It's now been edited into four volumes entitled GIRL UNDERCOVER, DENIAL, THE TRUTH, and SHOWDOWN. This box set contains all four volumes.
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Julia Derek
103 books116 followersJulia Derek is originally from Sweden and is a trainer by day and writer by night. She's the author of several mystery and thriller books.
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August 16, 2018💝FREE on Amazon & on iBooks today (8/16/2018)!💝
August 15, 2017
Just okay
I caught these books as a set and a free read on amazon. I usually find good authors this way. The story line was good. That is what kept me reading this book. The main leading female was supposed to be a great detective but she sure was stupid and couldn't figure things out. She was a better trainer than a detective. The writing was okay but way too easy to read and lengthy descriptions. I found myself skimming through.
I caught these books as a set and a free read on amazon. I usually find good authors this way. The story line was good. That is what kept me reading this book. The main leading female was supposed to be a great detective but she sure was stupid and couldn't figure things out. She was a better trainer than a detective. The writing was okay but way too easy to read and lengthy descriptions. I found myself skimming through.
February 6, 2019
Author should have left it at book 1
I have only read one other book i disliked more than this series. It was hard to tell whether the author was writing romance novel, mystery or si-fi.
The detective was unbelievable. She doubted herself constantly. The "side stories" made a weird story even worse. If author has concluded it with just one book, it would be passable. 4, nope!
I have only read one other book i disliked more than this series. It was hard to tell whether the author was writing romance novel, mystery or si-fi.
The detective was unbelievable. She doubted herself constantly. The "side stories" made a weird story even worse. If author has concluded it with just one book, it would be passable. 4, nope!
August 22, 2018
Interesting tale.
Not a bad read, but repetitive & long winded in places. Have read stronger stories on a similar theme. Wouldn't want to read anymore with these characters.
Book one was okay, but quality deteriorated as set continued.
Not a bad read, but repetitive & long winded in places. Have read stronger stories on a similar theme. Wouldn't want to read anymore with these characters.
Book one was okay, but quality deteriorated as set continued.
November 21, 2017
Currently I’m reading Girl Undercover (Part One), written by Julia Derek. This novel is very straight to the point as you can tell from the title; it’s a really good book if you enjoy reading about mysteries and crimes. The main character Gabi is very determined person, she never gives up no matter the circumstances. Finding out her husband was murdered had an serve impact on her life but she knew it was her duty to find the person who did it. The story line is very long, since it explains her journey word for word.
Gabi was in love with her husband since she first became a detective; she looked at him as her best friend. Coming home to finding her husband murdered, was very terrifying for her she wasn’t married for long and losing him so soon got her very angry. Through the moment of her finding her dead husband as a detective she looked around the crime scene, as she waited for the FBI and police to arrive. She noticed all the little things that were similar to the case she was working on with her late husband. This gave her a sudden urge that she was close to figuring out the killer of the case. This information was so important to her, she informed her boss but he didn’t want her to work on her husband’s case they all thought it was too much for her. But as stubborn as Gabi is she didn’t listen, since losing the only person she loved was murdered by drug lords she took matters in her own hands. She went undercover to find out more. But if I continue I will expose the really good parts!!
I really enjoyed this novel; it was filled with a lot of surprises. Also it showed how hard will go for someone they truly adored. Gabi was a really strong character, she did everything for justice. The author setup for this novel was very organized and well written. But reading every novel you always have the bad parts mine was when Gabi found her husband, it was so sad the way she described everything.
I really did enjoy this novel; I’m looking forward to reading the other novels related to this series. The concept of this novel was great reminded me of NCIS of all the crime solving. I only recommend this novel if you enjoy reading crime related novels, personally you’ll enjoy it more.
March 19, 2022
I was looking for a long story to read, and I came across this 4 book box set. I am glad I read it as a box set, as I didn't know the books were not stand alone, so the cliff hangers between books would have bothered me because this is really is one big story. While sometimes far fetched, the author manages to keep it coming, and keeping me interested in both the story and her characters with each subsequent book, and pulled everything together into one very cool story with an excellent ending.
July 10, 2022
The style of writing is very amateurish, lots of style and grammar mistakes. The main character is very unrealistic and to be frank - dumb as a doorknob while processing to be one of the fastest rising detectives. Do not recommend.
Feels like it's written by someone who is trying to be a feminist but failing badly time and again.
Feels like it's written by someone who is trying to be a feminist but failing badly time and again.
August 19, 2018
Entertaining Sci-Fi Near Future Procedural Thriller
Dogged, determined in-shape female protagonist, out to avenge her husband’s execution by parties unknown, finds the perpetrators and much more than she’d bargained for.
Dogged, determined in-shape female protagonist, out to avenge her husband’s execution by parties unknown, finds the perpetrators and much more than she’d bargained for.
November 16, 2018
Truly exhilerati gly scary and mind numbingly frightening
A well woven series of four conseutive books taking you on an unbelievable but all too realistic plot to control the world's population by manipulating genes to produce a master race to rule the world.
A well woven series of four conseutive books taking you on an unbelievable but all too realistic plot to control the world's population by manipulating genes to produce a master race to rule the world.
December 5, 2018
Undercover
This was a great set, except when it came to book 3. I really thought that someone else wrote it. And maybe they did. But book 4 was right back on! Could have been 5 stars.!!!
This was a great set, except when it came to book 3. I really thought that someone else wrote it. And maybe they did. But book 4 was right back on! Could have been 5 stars.!!!
September 23, 2019
this book (four actually) was really good-it kind of dragged in a few places and I was just going to delete it but I stuck with it and it redeemed itself and ended up being really good. I would read more from this author.
January 22, 2026
Outstanding
Gripping storyline right through to the very end. I imagined at one point, how on earth they were, ever, going to get to the bottom of (and stop) the plot. But that all became clear in the last few paragraphs.
Gripping storyline right through to the very end. I imagined at one point, how on earth they were, ever, going to get to the bottom of (and stop) the plot. But that all became clear in the last few paragraphs.
May 22, 2017
Girl Undercover(Parts 1-12): The Adler Conspiracy
A most suspenseful book you can possible read.You will be glued to reading it,with the most shocking ending you could even imaging!
A most suspenseful book you can possible read.You will be glued to reading it,with the most shocking ending you could even imaging!
February 28, 2018
Books
I felt it was little far fletched but still enjoyed reading it. In this day and age who knows. It is a good thriller read.
I felt it was little far fletched but still enjoyed reading it. In this day and age who knows. It is a good thriller read.
March 20, 2018
This series was pretty good. If you like out of the box reading you'll like this.
August 19, 2018
A mystery to me
This was a difficult book to make sense of. It was hard to keep all the other plot twists understood. I won't be reading this author again.
This was a difficult book to make sense of. It was hard to keep all the other plot twists understood. I won't be reading this author again.
September 12, 2018
Great read, lots of exciting concepts set forth as the characters try to figure out what is what. Although long, Girl Undercover is a read you will enjoy.
November 11, 2018
Unforgettable
Sci_fi really. The story line I found comical. Too far fetched and ridiculously pitch. Must applaud the author for keeping the story line going.
Sci_fi really. The story line I found comical. Too far fetched and ridiculously pitch. Must applaud the author for keeping the story line going.
December 6, 2018
I can recommend Girl Undercover to anyone. I was so involved I couldn't put it down.
February 14, 2019
NICE!
This one really grabbed hold of me and didn't let go until the very end (page turner). A truly wonderful read!
This one really grabbed hold of me and didn't let go until the very end (page turner). A truly wonderful read!
March 14, 2019
Messy
Too many gimmicks for one story line, a truly annoying read. I me
It on just hoping it might sort itself out
Too many gimmicks for one story line, a truly annoying read. I me
It on just hoping it might sort itself out
April 22, 2019
Great books!
It kept me wanting to read more and more. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and thanks very much! Am planning on getting the next one
It kept me wanting to read more and more. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and thanks very much! Am planning on getting the next one
July 10, 2019
Great books!
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August 16, 2019Full of twists
Loved this one. Slow at times, but towards the end I couldn't put it down. Very long and took me a while to finish, but enjoyed it.
Loved this one. Slow at times, but towards the end I couldn't put it down. Very long and took me a while to finish, but enjoyed it.
January 6, 2020
Great Read
This is an intense read. It is filled with action, suspense and triumph. Julia Derek’s characters are developed thoroughly while enhancing the plot.
This is an intense read. It is filled with action, suspense and triumph. Julia Derek’s characters are developed thoroughly while enhancing the plot.
March 15, 2020
Girl undercover
Wow,talk about intrege this book was it.Each time I thought I figured this out another thing changed.It was sure nothing I have ever read before
Wow,talk about intrege this book was it.Each time I thought I figured this out another thing changed.It was sure nothing I have ever read before
May 29, 2021
Gripping story
I found the characters and plot line to be very interesting. I looked forward to each new book in the series, and was happy with the satisfying conclusion.
I found the characters and plot line to be very interesting. I looked forward to each new book in the series, and was happy with the satisfying conclusion.
November 7, 2022
page turner
This was an exciting and nonstop sooty to read. It was hard to put down. I throughly enjoyed reading it.
This was an exciting and nonstop sooty to read. It was hard to put down. I throughly enjoyed reading it.
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March 27, 2020In this first book of the series titled Girl Undercover.
When a Police Officer comes home and finds her husband brutally murdered she heads off to New York where she was a undercover fitness trainer.
While she is trying to figure out what is going on with the new owners she gets help from a unexpected source.
You learn more about what is going on at the Fitness Center.
When a Police Officer comes home and finds her husband brutally murdered she heads off to New York where she was a undercover fitness trainer.
While she is trying to figure out what is going on with the new owners she gets help from a unexpected source.
You learn more about what is going on at the Fitness Center.
November 8, 2022
GIRL UNDERCOVER 4- Julia Derek - Not really a book, rather just the start of the story. I do like her writing style and am eager to continue into her next DENIAL.4. She writes in the first person and this makes it different than most. It is not so compelling that I can’t put it down, but I do find it adventurous. There is no denial except for the fact that people are supposed to be killing them selves? The third part is THE TRUTH.3. This part gets a little skeptical if you want to believe the characters she’s made of Ian and Gabi. It really gets hard to believe some of this bs, like Nadja being tied with knots by a woman and not being able to untie them? Oh now we go to SHOWDOWN and Ian’s foot is as good as new? There is plenty of action in this one, but if you didn’t start with the first book it isn’t a stand alone. I don’t like authors who do this so I probably won’t be reading any more Derek. 4
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