Remember The Monsters

by William Neal

WHAT IF A SHOCKINGLY BRILLIANT SERIAL KILLER TURNED OUT TO BE YOUR HUSBAND?Abby pointed the beam of her Maglite at the severed body inside the SUV. Staring into the victim's cold, dead eyes she flashed on a name - a name that sent a terrible chill deep into her Elizabeth Short, aka The Black Dahlia.

Chicago homicide detective Abby Kendall is tough, resolute, and emotionally vulnerable. She's also running on empty. Her marriage to NHL mega-star, Shane Donnelly, is unraveling and she's chasing shadows in a high stakes cat and mouse game with a cunning serial killer.

Then...Abby's estranged husband is charged with manslaughter, the result of a brutal on-ice fight that takes the life of a former teammate. The story immediately jumps from the sports page to the front page. Now caught up in a media firestorm, Abby is forced to face her own demons while confronting pent-up feelings for Shane.

AsRemember The Monsters barrels forward, her hunt for the elusive predator leads her down a path far darker and more sinister than anything she thought imaginable. First, a string of macabre murders. Next, a stunning revelation. Then, a chilling encounter with pure evil. And, finally, a shocking twist no one will see coming.

If you like David Baldacci, pick up Remember The Monsters and start reading now.

288 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2020

About the author

WILLIAM NEAL is the author of eight books, the writer-producer-director of the feature documentary "Long Gone Wild," about the ongoing plight of captive orcas; and an Executive Producer on the feature documentary "Dying To Race," about the many ills of thoroughbred horse racing - a film funded by Warner Bros.

Neal is a former college and professional hockey coach, ESPN color analyst, and television writer-producer with credits on some 400 hours of primetime programming. He has won numerous awards for his work.

An avid skier and hiker, he holds a PhD degree and lives in Park City, UT with his two rescue cats, Mia and Jaker.

Reviews

[Rainelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought the book was good. I was a little upset though at the fact that they gave up the who done it so early in the book. Eventually the book worked out all the kinks and I was impressed with it. However after She got her man the book sort of dragged itself out. They could have asked her to join the FBI team at the baseball game.
The thing with Shane was not thoroughly reviewed in the book. Mostly glossed over. I mean come on. One day his stalker pops up and instantly Shane and his wife are back together and what happened at the game is past history? Tsk. Tsk. Until next time my fellow readers. Read on!

[Mamadukes · Rating 5 out of 5]

REMEMBER THE MONSTERS by William Neal was a roller-coaster ride I never wanted to end. This one gripped me from the very beginning.

Abby Kendall, fierce Chicago homicide investigator and her partner Nick Federici are chasing a killer who left his ‘first’ body reminiscent of a well known, long ago, unsolved murder. OK, so he’s got MY attention! As they begin to put the pieces together, they realize that there are actually six other murders that can be attributed to this killer.

Abby, who nine months earlier had caught sex traffickers, with some police involvement, has been somewhat blackballed for breaking the blue line. She has very little back-up with her fellow detectives and especially Jimmy Logan who she is convinced was involved but got away with it. She is also dealing with a separation from her husband, NHL player Shane Donnelly. When Shane is charged with manslaughter and arrested after a game time fight (come on, it IS hockey after all), the press is everywhere. NOT what Abby needs while she’s hunting a killer. She is also having some serious concerns about Nick. He just seems, well, off. When he faces a serious health crisis, Abby is on her own. Can she find the killer before his next victim? Then she gets help from the most unlikely ally.

This book had me hooked from the beginning. I like the writing style as it flows smoothly. I could feel the ice under my skates and Abby’s frustration at trying to complete the puzzle. This is my first book by this author but it certainly won’t be my last. If you want a thrill ride, don’t miss this one. Thank you to Netgalley and Long Gone Wild for this ARC opportunity. All opinions are my own and given voluntarily.

[Sue Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Remember The Monsters by William Neal.
Abby Kendall, a firebrand Chicago homicide detective, investigates. Tough, resolute, and emotionally vulnerable, she soon uncovers a string of five other macabre murders – in big cities with NHL franchises, like Chicago. Crimes that appear to be the work of a shockingly brilliant serial killer. As Remember The Monsters barrels forward, Abby’s relentless pursuit of justice leads her down a path far darker and more sinister than anything she thought imaginable: evidence points to one of pro hockey’s superstars as the prime suspect. His name is Shane Donnelly – Abby’s estranged husband.
I really enjoyed this book. Great story and characters. I loved Abby. I hope there is more to come. 5*.

[Judi Haley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Detective Abby Kendall investigating a murder of a woman, much like one that happened years ago! Was this the return of the serial killer, The Black Dahlia.

Abby is working with her partner on this case, when she gets a call from her husband (they are not divorced, just separated), that he is going to be charged with murder! Shane Donnelly mega star in the NHL team, and hockey is a rough game!

Abby is chasing a serial killer and now, her husband is fighting to keep out of jail. Abby is finding the murder case she is working on is related to 5 other killings. Is it the same person, are there two, or could it be someone closer to Abby then she thinks.

Great one, and would love to read a follow up!!

[Abigail L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A chilling and relentless thriller that grips from the very first page. The story follows Abby Kendall, a fiercely determined Chicago homicide detective with a haunted past. When she's confronted with a gruesome murder that eerily connects to a notorious historical figure, Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia, Abby's investigation kicks into high gear. As she delves deeper, the discovery of a series of similar murders across NHL cities reveals a twisted and meticulous pattern.

Neal crafts a pulse-pounding narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The tension is palpable as Abby races against time to unravel the mysteries shrouding the killer's motives and methods.

[Jennifer Hing · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a gripping story with the main character a strong, badass cop named Abby Kendall. Who is navigating the press because of her estranged husband, who plays for professional hockey. While hunting down a serial killer playing games with her. I am obsessed with this novel. It’s brilliantly written and so different than other thrillers.

[★¸. • * ° * ༺*Blanka*༺*°°*•.¸. ♥★ · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a gripping story with the main character a strong, badass cop named Abby Kendall. Who is navigating the press because of her estranged husband, who plays for professional hockey and emberassed her throughout.
We do find out who the killer is pretty soon, but believe me it doesn't not take away from the story or the reason why. The books keeps you edged to your seat til you're done.

[Randa Sperling]

Loved this read. Although I had already determined who the bad guy was it still kept me interested all the way through. Believable characters you could really relate to although the detectives miraculous recovery from the stroke was a little hard to swallow. All in all its a really good story

[Tabbatha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Boring

Parts of this book were really good, but others were too dragged out. The ending was disappointing. There wasn’t enough twists.