The Girl in the Rabbit Hole: A Thriller

Clare Foley #1

by R.J. Law

Warning: This book includes strong language, violent scenes, references to cannibalism and sexual situations. It is intended for mature audiences only.

Claire Foley has attracted the attention of some very dangerous people.

They want her to do something, and they're willing to pay good money. But, these people aren't asking — they're insisting.

Now, Claire finds herself in a bizarre, unpredictable setting, surrounded by threatening men with uncertain goals and terrifying desires.

Faced with shocking revelations and a deepening mystery, she must find a way to escape the inescapable, before they force her to do the unimaginable.

"Thrilling, suspenseful and unforgettable ... a spellbinding journey."
— Ronald J. Bushwell, HBC Literary Review

"An immersive, very well-written roller-coaster ride with surprises around every corner."
— Sarah McDaniels, The Candid Book Review

"Tense, fascinating and beautifully written ... a classic thriller that will leave readers breathless."
— Lois McGinty, The Best Books Journal

Genres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Mystery

221 pages, ebook

First published May 6, 2021

Reviews

[Gina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kindle Unlimited ebook. What a waste of days. This book is listed as a psychological thriller but it’s not thrilling. It’s really a sci-fi fantasy mess. Whoever compared it to Stieg Larson’s character must have read a different book. I’m just glad I didn’t purchase this book.

The author used WAY too many words. Sounded like he was trying to write this mess as a new Great American Novel. It’s not!

Definitely not going on with this series even though it ended in a cliff hanger

[Ginger · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a Steig Larsen fan who loved his Lisbeth Salander character, I expected the heroine of this novel to be similar to Lisbeth. She was and she wasn't: she turned more into a superhero character than a realistic one. This was a quick and engrossing read. I found that the quandaries offered by the plot were interesting and some of the author's descriptions were very poetical. After reaching the end, I was a little disappointed and felt like a real conclusion was missing. Still, I then ordered the next book and am hoping that I feel more satisfied with it.

[Sandra K. Rice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhat bizarre and disconnected for my taste. Law is a skilled writer and his style is quite beguiling. However, the plotting and progression of the story became tiresome, such that I am not inclined to read subsequent books in this series.

[Janice · Rating 1 out of 5]

I tried to like this but the writing was so pretentious and overwrought and awful.

Example :”a Spanish accent dripping from his tongue.” Really? Ugh

I stuck it out to about 40% and that was 25% too far.

[John (JC) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good start to an interesting series. At no time was there a dry moment of reading. Parts were gut wrenching and other times a very smooth ride. I am looking forward to the next in the series.

[Lori Rubin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poorly written

Not well plotted. Gaping holes in the story with no explanation. Can't figure out why so many people have rated this book so highly.

[Callen Leahy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m not really sure what to think of this book - it was recommended through tik tok as a psychological thriller but was not at all. Definitely more of a dark sci fi book. Idk if I will be reading the next one yet because i feel like it was set up to have a lot of promise I just was waiting for the ball to drop this whole book.

[Josh · Rating 1 out of 5]

Any comparison to Stieg Larson’s style or the characters is ridiculous. I kept pushing my way through hoping that this would come together to be something other than some silly Marvel style superhero story, but that is exactly what it became.

[Lizzie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my type of book . Was expecting something like the other “Girl” books- with Lizbeth Salander. This a very different main character and the world in which she inhabits? very bizzarre and hard to imagine. Sorry. Not for me

[David Burdick · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not a "Thriller". It is Science Fiction crap! Unbelievable and WAY too wordy.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Girl in the Rabbit Hole is Book 1 by R.J. Law. I will definitely be reading Book 2 to see what happens!

Claire is targeted by wealthy, powerful people who make offers she cannot refuse. Imagine trying to turn down a job and the potential employers refuse to take "no" for an answer. Claire is brilliant but when her life is turned upside down, her money is frozen, her credit cards are declined and there is no help anywhere, she does the only thing she can to survive. She accepts the job offer and is lead off like lambs to slaughter, with others in the same boat. This is a gripping story, sometimes hard to follow, though amazing in it's twists and turns.

[Irene · Rating 3 out of 5]

Empowered female becomes a super hero when a science experiment goes bad

Not my kind of book, but I enjoyed the fantasy/Sci-Fi Super Hero lead character. I definetly will read a few more by this author. I would recommend for any Marvel like fan.

[Dana Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

When all your choices are taken from you - you do what you're told. However, it doesn't always turn out well for those who take your choices. Sometimes it just doesn't work out. First in a series, and I'll be ordering the others.

[Cassandra Schansman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Weird is the best way to describe this book. The title appears to have nothing to do with the book. Seemed more sci-fi than anything. I kept reading, but only because I try to finish everything I start. Intriguing, but again weird.

[William Blondin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Different

I sure didn't see where this book was headed and sometimes I thought hmmmmm. But now I can't wait for the next book to yet again see where it's headed. Good read.

[tisha beebe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

This was a great book with all its twists and turns. I had a hard time putting it down to sleep.

[Debi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not what it seemed

This started out as a pretty good thriller. Then it became way too unreal for me.
Claire receives an offer of employment from a mysterious firm. It turns out to be an offer she can't refuse. But from there it's downhill into poorly explained circumstances that are hard to follow.

[Bobbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting read. Storyline with surprising plot twists. Intriguing characters. This is the first book I've read by the author. I like his writing style. Only complaint is the cliffhanger ending...which I hate.

[Cheryl Ballard · Rating 3 out of 5]

I finished the book , but I did not love it. I didn’t care for the characters and the strange storyline. It just didn’t appeal to me. I’m sure there are people who will really like it and it is just a matter of taste.

[Tessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Original

The story is slow to start…introducing the characters and setting the stage. But once the action begins it doesn’t let up. An original story with depth and heart racing excitement.

[Don Inman · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was marketed to be the next thriller for Stieg Larson fans. In actuality it was little more than a copy paste version of The Resident Evil series complete with a secret organization wanting to experiment on humans to create a super race. In both series their experiments went awry and created a super female that they can’t control who is determined to destroy them. And so on and so on. It was on Kindle Unlimited(no surprise there either)so all I wasted was my time

[Jay Clement · Rating 1 out of 5]

112-2022. This was recommended by the Kindle app, and it did nothing for me. A whole book dedicated to sort of an introduction to a larger story. Little payoff, and mostly vague plot. I will not return for book 2.

[Allen Gregory · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book by RJ Law. She did a masterful job painting mental images for me throughout the book. A well-spun tale with an intriguing premise.

[Aalok Wyckid · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book has a good hook in the first chapter, but then devolves into the doldrums for chapter after chapter. I gave up at about 35%.

[Gerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it, very good book.got #2-, but take break from the writing. Read something else

[Kathie Daulton · Rating 3 out of 5]

started out well

But when it got to the part where she takes her own medicine, it became hurried and lacked story and motivation.

[Sam · Rating 1 out of 5]

R.J. Law is a very skilled writer, however his novel Girl In A Rabbit Hole is not the type of book I like. Definitely will not read the next Clare Foley novel.

[Ruthann Kyle · Rating 3 out of 5]

girl in a rabbit hole

I’m not sure I can say it was one of my favorite reads lately. It was kind of science fiction.

[Ruth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Started odd, got weirder, then distasteful and moved to bizarre around 60%. Did not finish.

[Margaret Hettinger · Rating 1 out of 5]

Concept is interesting. However, the prose and word-smithing craft is lacking. Perhaps this was translated from a different language.