Left to Murder

Adele Sharp #5

by Blake Pierce

When you think that life cannot get better, Blake Pierce comes up with another masterpiece of thriller and mystery! This book is full of twists and the end brings a surprising revelation. I strongly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that enjoys a very well written thriller.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Almost Gone)

LEFT TO MURDER is book #5 in a new FBI thriller series by USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose #1 bestseller Once Gone (Book #1) (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews.

A woman is found dead in Bordeaux, murdered against the backdrop of its idyllic wine country, and authorities suspect a connection to a similar murder in Italy—and an active serial killer. FBI Special Agent Adele Sharp, triple agent of the U.S., France and Germany, is called in, the only one with the international expertise—and brilliant mind—to piece it all together.

Adele enters the dark canals of the killer’s mind, finding clues where others do not, and feels confident she can catch him before he kills again.

Until a shocking twist throws all she thought she knew into a tailspin.

An action-packed mystery series of international intrigue and riveting suspense, LEFT TO MURDER will have you turning pages late into the night.

Book #6—LEFT TO ENVY—is now available for pre-order!

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

207 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 24, 2020

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

[Lindsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm reading these in order (this is a series I'd say you have to, you'd be able to follow the main theme but not the little side themes otherwise) and this has been my least favorite so far. A combination of internally gagging at the criminal they're chasing with a combination of bad similes- ie naked as the day he was born but going on to talk about how he's aging. If it was meant for juxtaposition, it just didn't work. The best part was the side story involving her mother.

I'll continue to read them in hopes they go back to what they were.

[Connie B · Rating 4 out of 5]

A woman is found dead in Bordeaux, murdered against the backdrop of its idyllic wine country, and authorities suspect a connection to a similar murder in Italy—and an active serial killer. FBI Special Agent Adele Sharp, triple agent of the U.S., France and Germany, is called in, the only one with the international expertise—and brilliant mind—to piece it all together.

Adele enters the dark canals of the killer’s mind, finding clues where others do not, and feels confident she can catch him before he kills again.

Until a shocking twist throws all she thought she knew into a tailspin.

[Pamela Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book finds a serial killer with a strange MO crisscrossing the country’s to find his latest victims. Adele is on a quest to find her mother’s murderer from her childhood. She’s not on good standing with her higher ups and her mentor is going downhill. She is falling apart. Her partner John tries to keep her on course in the investigation. She figures out what makes the killer tick. But can she narrow down all the parameters before he kills again? It looks like she make have opened Pandora’s Box back in France by the time they find the strange killer a new/old case that will definitely hit home comes back to open old wounds. Excellent book. You would have to realize with Adele going off the reservation and stirring up the hornets nest that she would draw attention to her Mother’s Killer. I can’t wait for the next book! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review given above.

[Cathy Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adele Sharp is definitely the investigator, and her expertise is definitely needed because the murders take place in Germany, France and USA in California. The murderer suspect is draining his victims of their blood. Adele and John, her partner who is an Agent in Paris and her friend. Adele is the liaison
for Interpol because she was raised in Paris and her father lives in Germany, and she was living in the USA before they offered her the job. She and her partner Agent John have a love hate relationship and this suspect has them chasing one bad lead after another. But we know eventually because Adele never gives up, she and her partner find out who is murdering these people. It is a good book. I am a Blake Pierce fan and so Adele is one of my favorite series. I love Jessie Hunt and have several others I have read because Blake knows how to write a good mystery, or suspense thriller. Read an Adele Sharp Mystery and see if you will love it as much as I do.

[Vincent Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am loving the Adele Sharp series, and Blake Pierce has managed to hold me to his narration so far.

In this 5th instalment of Adelle Sharp, the author addresses a vampiric serial killer themed. A woman is found dead in Bordeaux, murdered against the backdrop of its idyllic wine country, and authorities suspect a connection to a similar murder in Italy—and an active serial killer. FBI Special Agent Adele Sharp, triple agent of the U.S., France and Germany, is called in, the only one with the international expertise—and brilliant mind—to piece it all together.

Adele enters the dark canals of the killer’s mind, finding clues where others do not, and feels confident she can catch him before he kills again. And as this is going on, Adele is still looking for her mother's killer.

A great listen/read.

[(Grace) Kentucky Bohemian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Struggling to Like Her
I'm embarrassed to say I'm not sure why I keep coming back to this series. I just can't seem to fully embrace Adele Sharp for some reason. She and her French counterpart, Jean are both prickly, reactionary, and prone to dive in without looking. Sure, she's smart, and good at her job. But all of her act first/think later moments just don't sit well with me.

The story itself was pretty good. Definitely a mind-twister. But it just seemed to have a few places that weren't as tightly written as the previous stories. If you're new to the series, I wouldn't recommend this one as a stand-alone. I think it's possible, but there would be some depth missing if the reader were not previously familiar with the characters.

[Sandra Hernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

So this time around Adele is making some progress in her mother’s death and the killer she seem to have hit another snag. In the process there is a killer draining peoples blood and so she end up having to go back to America with John. John and Adele are also making progress within their relationship and admitting that they do like each other. I have to say this book was not as amusing as the other books. The killer and the person that she’s supposed to catch was an interesting storyline but I found myself drifting sometimes. I am really ready to find out who killed her mother. There is a bit of Robert mentioned in the end and you’ll just have to read the book to find out. I do have to say I do enjoy Robert as a character/mentor/dad figure.

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 5 out of 5]

At the same time, Adele works in the cases given to her by DGSI, she keeps on looking for clues to find her mother´s killer, and in this book, she seems to be getting nearer to the culprit. Will she be able to find him? Her cases make her travel through Europe and she ends up in the United States following the killer. She has a moment of intimacy with her French partner, John, although both have already been warned by their boss that they should not pursue any kind of relationship out of work. Will they be able to be only friends and professional partners? Looking forward to reading the next book in the series!

[Joanna Brooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve been reading through this series and they are easy to read and can be quite enjoyable as surface reading. This book in particular had so much promise, the villain was interesting, and the hunt was exciting but the end wasn’t fleshed out very well, it almost seemed rushed. The use of the word wince got to me after a while too. I had to put down the book many times because I was sick of everyone wincing.
Overall ok read. Will continue the series

[AnnaLaura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can’t wait for the next one.

While I am angry regarding Robert’s health, sad is more likely, I’m in love with these characters. The way the relationship has played pit between Adele and John has been immensely satisfying. Can’t wait for the next book.

[Jennifer Peer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this Book 5 of the Adele Sharp series. Changing dynamics combined with some personal influences have Adele a different kind of edge this time. On to number 6. This is a wonderful series with great characters. I highly recommend

[Celia Lynch Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exhausted having read that.

Another exciting story. I read for hours at a time in a hurry to find out more. Really enjoyed this book but downloading the next one now. I hope I can put it down. I'm exhausted from this one.

[Penelope Sturm-Borkert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Another well written and developed story! I really enjoyed reading this book. I especially like how the stories move locations. I look forward to the next book in the very!

[valerie smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Left to murder

I love this series of books, there always a good read, once I pick them up I can't put them down.

[Jennifer Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This killer was dark. Poor Adele! She went through some things in this book but it set you up for Book #6! I'm ready!

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Always enjoy the dialogue between Adele and John. Look forward to the next book to see what happens between the two of them.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy listening to Ms . Pierce's books while driving, but if I hear the word "wince" or any form of it again!. . .Please use a thesaurus!

[Mari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good as expected, I really like John.

[Lesley · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5, not as good as earlier books in this Adele Sharp series.

[Douglas Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book on a great cliffhanger. I can not wait to read the sixth Adele Sharp book.

[Anouk Vanhorenbeek · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audioboek

[Heather Levine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Stupid book.

[Dee · Rating 4 out of 5]

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