Once Craved (a Riley Paige Mystery--Book #3)

Blake Pierce

Oct 2018 · A Riley Paige Mystery Book 3 · Blake Pierce

About this audiobook

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)

ONCE CRAVED is book #3 in the bestselling Riley Paige mystery series, which begins with ONCE GONE (Book #1)—a free download!

When prostitutes turn up dead in Phoenix, not much attention is paid. But when a pattern of disturbing murders is discovered, the local police soon realize a serial killer is on a rampage and they are in way over their heads. Given the unique nature of the crimes, the FBI, called in, knows they will need their most brilliant mind to crack the case: Special Agent Riley Paige.

Riley, recovering from her last case and trying to pick up the pieces of her life, is at first reluctant. But when she learns of the grievous nature of the crimes and realizes the killer will soon strike again, she is compelled. She begins her hunt for the elusive killer and her obsessive nature takes her too far—perhaps too far, this time, to pull herself back from the brink. 

Riley’s search leads her into the unsettling world of prostitutes, of broken homes, and shattered dreams. She learns that, even amongst these women, there are glimpses of hope, hope being robbed by a violent psychopath. When a teenage girl is abducted, Riley, in a frantic race against time, struggles to probe the depths of the killer’s mind. But what she discovers leads her to a twist that is too shocking for even her to imagine.

A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE CRAVED is book #3 in a riveting new series—with a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

Book #4 in the Riley Paige series is also available!

Ratings and reviews

Good book but the Author is basically having the characters lose all common sense. Riley and Bill already knew who the killer was on some level, why have your character go all the way to NYC to get advice from another killer that isn't needed. Some of the story starts to get a little dumbed down but it's still a good series so far. I can't find the "Making of Riley" and her adventures middle stories. One minute she is engaged and then it hops to her being divorced with a 14 yr old kid. I wish I could find the in between stories that fit the time frames together.

I love these book series I'm on my fourth one and would recommend it to anyone, it's worth a listen for sure. be cool to see a television series on it

I'm not a reader but after reading his first book I can't put them down. just finished book two(Once Taken), starting book three tonight.