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Ilse Beck FBI Suspense Thriller #6
Not Like Before
Victims are going missing, clearly victims of a serial killer, and FBI Special Agent Ilse Beck suspects this is no ordinary killer—with no ordinary M.O. With the clock running out, can she crack the case in time to save the next victim?
In this bestselling mystery series, FBI Special Agent Ilse Beck, victim of a traumatic childhood in Germany, moved to the U.S. to become a renowned psychologist specializing in PTSD, and the world’s leading expert in the unique trauma of serial-killer survivors. By studying the psychology of their survivors, Ilse has a unique and unparalleled expertise in the true psychology of serial killers. Ilse never expected, though, to become an FBI agent herself.
As Ilse goes deeper down the rabbit hole, she soon realizes something isn’t adding up. She must put her brilliant mind to the test to make sense of all the evidence—including the clues that may be hiding right under her nose.
Will she crack under the pressure?
And will it be too late?
A dark and suspenseful crime thriller, the bestselling ILSE BECK series is a breathtaking page-turner, an unputdownable mystery and suspense novel. A compelling and perplexing psychological thriller, rife with twists and jaw-dropping secrets, it will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist, while it keeps you shocked late into the night.
In this bestselling mystery series, FBI Special Agent Ilse Beck, victim of a traumatic childhood in Germany, moved to the U.S. to become a renowned psychologist specializing in PTSD, and the world’s leading expert in the unique trauma of serial-killer survivors. By studying the psychology of their survivors, Ilse has a unique and unparalleled expertise in the true psychology of serial killers. Ilse never expected, though, to become an FBI agent herself.
As Ilse goes deeper down the rabbit hole, she soon realizes something isn’t adding up. She must put her brilliant mind to the test to make sense of all the evidence—including the clues that may be hiding right under her nose.
Will she crack under the pressure?
And will it be too late?
A dark and suspenseful crime thriller, the bestselling ILSE BECK series is a breathtaking page-turner, an unputdownable mystery and suspense novel. A compelling and perplexing psychological thriller, rife with twists and jaw-dropping secrets, it will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist, while it keeps you shocked late into the night.
239 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 3, 2022
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About the author
Ava Strong
89 books228 followersAva Strong is author of the REMI LAURENT mystery series, comprising six books (and counting); of the ILSE BECK mystery series, comprising seven books (and counting); of the STELLA FALL psychological suspense thriller series, comprising six books (and counting); of the DAKOTA STEELE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising six books (and counting); of the LILY DAWN suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting); and of the MEGAN YORK suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting).
An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Ava loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit her website.
An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Ava loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit her website.
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June 7, 2022
Ilse has a very troubled past and still today she suffers the consequences of it. Even when working a case she almost freezes when she recognizes similarities between what happened to her and her family and the circumstances she has to face because of a crime. Tom is also a troubled soul, he doesn't talk much, doesn't let anyone reach him, and is going worse by the minute making Ilse feel afraid for her life. Besides finding the serial killer who is striking a small town, they both need to tackle inner issues regarding their fathers. Who will help Tom? Who will help Ilse? Will they find the peace they deserve to live their lives in full?
I received a free copy of this book from the author and this is my unbiased opinion.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and this is my unbiased opinion.
September 27, 2023
4,5 ⭐️
Esta serie de libros es muy atrapante e interesante de leer.
La trama me mantuvo enganchada todo el tiempo, que hacia que no pudiera parar de leerlo y poder saber que iba a pasar.
A pesar de ser una historia de suspenso, thriller y acción, adoro ver como Ilse y Tom se preocupan y se protegen entre ellos.
Los últimos capítulos me llevaron por todas las emociones posibles. No puedo esperar a leer el final de esta serie.
Esta serie de libros es muy atrapante e interesante de leer.
La trama me mantuvo enganchada todo el tiempo, que hacia que no pudiera parar de leerlo y poder saber que iba a pasar.
A pesar de ser una historia de suspenso, thriller y acción, adoro ver como Ilse y Tom se preocupan y se protegen entre ellos.
Los últimos capítulos me llevaron por todas las emociones posibles. No puedo esperar a leer el final de esta serie.
November 12, 2024
The story is fine , but the author needs to pay more attention to detail. Before, no one knew anything about Ilse’s past (and how did she get into the FBI with a new identity?) but now they know about Ilse’s father in prison in Germany? At the end of the book, a person gets hurt, has a cast on his leg and the next day walks without a problem and cast! The word “winces” is way overused as well
December 6, 2022
Does not use F word but there are other random curse words like damn it or shit. Another good book that pulled me right in and held my interest. Listened at 1.75 speed.
May 1, 2023
3.5.
October 5, 2025
Listening to as an audio book.
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