Once Missed

Riley Paige #16

by Blake Pierce

A serial killer is striking seemingly at random, first killing a man in his 50s, then a woman in her 50s. The only thing that links them is the lone souvenir he took: a dining chair.

What is the meaning? Are the murders random after all?

FBI Special Agent Riley Paige must fend off her own demons and her own dysfunctional family life as she races against time to enter the mind of a diabolical killer who is sure to strike again.

Will she stop him in time?

An action-packed psychological suspense thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE MISSED is book #16 in a riveting series—with a beloved character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

Genres: Audiobook, Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Mystery Thriller

238 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 29, 2019

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

[Dee DenBleyker]

FINALLY!

Any reader who has already read this book will know what I mean by my headline...all others will have to read until the end to discover what I mean. It was delightful.

Once again Riley has been called to solve two murders but is there a connection? Is this a serial? Bill is on leave so Riley and Jen head to Philadelphia to find out. Timing is bad for Riley as the girls daughters are fighting and Jen seems off her game. Then Jen disappears leaving Riley a note saying "Riley I'm Sorry" leaving Riley to track down this killer on her own. And then the unthinkable happens and Jen resigns from the FBI. Oh and did I mention that Blaine broke it off with Riley? Lots of twists and turns in this story and as usual Blake delivers a well done mystery.

I was given a copy of this book for review and was in no way compensated.

[Wonda]

3...Yet another case, redone with a Riley Paige twist...Am I the only one wanting RP to drop everything and chase down J? And finally the relationship I have secretly been pulling for...

[Venessa H]

Oh, snap!

[Teresa]

Oh my goodness! Installment 16 is filled with so many surprises, twists and turns, and the totally unexpected! I can't wait to start Number 17. Riley and Jenn are sent to Pennsylvania to investigate a possible series of murders. Someone is killing people and stealing, of all things, dining room chairs. The connection seems impossible to figure out. From the onset, Jenn is disagreeable, confrontational, and obviously just wants to wrap this up and go home. Riley's long-time partner is on mandatory leave due to a justified shooting in the previous installment so once Jenn just up and leaves, Riley is left on her own. While investigating these murders, she ends up solving a long ago cold case. There wasn't much of Riley's personal life interference in this book, which was a bit refreshing for me. Just when it totally matters, Bill is sent in to finish up this case with Riley. The last page is the cliff hanger here! I mumbled to myself "it's about time!"

[Cassandra Struble]

This one started off with me thinking oh not again. Not another book of a whiny agent who thinks they know everything instead of just doing the work! But it did turn around! The case enough was crazy! A murderer breaks into people's homes and steals a kitchen chair from their homes! Riley reaches out to her psychologist friend to help make sense of it all. He gets her back on the right track to make sense of it all. Little does Riley know, she had become a target!
This book adds a good amount of personal life mix in to her case. It definitely ends with quite the cliff hanger. I can't wait to read the next one.

[Maryline Morais]

I think you can't be mad with someone that is inside a survivor's guilt loop: they are suffering and it can get really but really deep and not always the person can or want professional help.
With that this book was really god but a wished for more: Riley's instinct was not working (obvious since it was a very complex situation for the killer); her family was very quiet and love life? well... not surprising how it ended.
The end of this one? I screamed a loud "YES" :D
Going to the last book of this serie and don't feel prepared

[Christina]

I recieved this in exchange for my honest opinion my opinion is completely my own

The Riley Paige series are my favorite series from Blake Pierce Riley is an amazing FBI agent along with her partners Bill and Jen everyone I have read have all had me reading every last page and this one was no different the way he writes his characters are amazing he never disappoints and this one was no different

[Constance Norgaard]

Once Missed (A Riley Paige Mystery - Book 16) by Blake Pierce

Once again Riley is as tough as ever, even with family issues. The old charecters keep the thriller rolling along and Blake as usual has made Riley a most significant person of interest. She remains one of my two most important books to read. Thank you Blake.

[Cheryl Keeling]

Excellent AGAIN!

Gripping but emotional at the same time. I really feel I know Riley personally and worry about her decisions in life. The author portrays the conflict between professional woman and mother which will resonate with many females although thank goodness only a small minority will experience the life and death trials Riley becomes involved with. Can't get enough!

[Cindy]

Same format which I must say is getting a little old...Riley solves crime, Riley gets in trouble with the Bureau, Riley struggles with her kids, Riley struggles with her love interest, Riley gets on a serial killer’s radar. However, for some reason it works I guess because I’ve listened to all 16 of them!

[Donna]

This is a really good one! You'll love it!

I just loved this one!
The killer was a bit different but the best part was her daughters. And Jenn's weird behavior.
The ending is one I've been waiting for since the beginning. Finally!
Better get started, from book one if you haven't already. These are so addicting. They are exciting and unputdownable!

[Jacqueline E Raccio]

The best series I've ever read.

The characters were extremely well developed. The plots were consistent, twisty and robust. Well worth the effort. I am anxious to read the last book!

[valerie smith]

Riley Paige

Yet another brilliant book, this series of books would make a great tv series, it keeps you reading until the early hours, gutted I have to wait until May for the new book

[Michelle Wallace]

Once Missed

Great story with an engrossing plot. There were a couple of twists I didn't really care for so we will just see what happens! I'm looking forward to the release of the next book in this series.

[Jennifer]

I enjoyed this installment, but it was middle-of-the-road for the series. I'm interested to see where the characters go from here, though with the teaser of Riley and Bill kissing at the end and Jen leaving the BAU.

[Michelle]

Sorry, Ms. Pierce, but this book barely had a plot, and the plot it did have was tiresome--can Riley just do the job rather than always be a victim? It felt like this one just should have been left out all together.

[Beth Eepoo]

Great book

I haven’t read a Blake Pearce book for about six months and it was such a joy to be back with my old favorite characters. Reilly page is awesome. This was one of his better ones

[Silver]

The case for this book was uneventful. Jenn leaving didn't add up or make any sense at all. No FBI agent would mail their gun and badge through the mail. She would have left it when she left in the middle of the case. This whole series is a roller coaster. Some books are decent. Others are not.

[Kristal Richardson]

Love this series. Been waiting on this ending for a while!

[martina a king]

Excellent

Another excellent read. This story had lots of depth and and sad ending hopefully we see Jennifer again can't wait for next book

[Sara Estrada]

I love all her books and I cannot wait to once chosen comes out.

[Diane Curry]

Great

Wonderful series to read. Can not wait for next book to come out. Get lost in the story. Great author

[Jeanie Kidd]

Love all your books

[Carol Simmons]

I'm upset the libraries are closed and I can't get the next one!

[Pamela]

Riley Is a great character. She has grown with the series

[Krystyn]

I love the RP series. Easy and intriguing read

[Gail Lutz]

Living this entire series.

Can't wait until the next book is released! Have read the entire series the second time while isolating during covid. Just want more Riley Paige!

[Tal]

The writing for the parts connected to the actual murders and murderers is always great. The actions, conversations of the main/continuous characters is always just par and many times unbelievable.

[Rashmi Pant]

A bit cookie cutter, but entertaining.

[Tomi]

Enjoyed this one, except for the long monologues of "poor, pitiful me" from Riley. Glad to see Jen and Blain exit the story line.