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Once He Longs
2023
First Published
4.28
Average Rating
199
Number of Pages

Part of Series

FBI Special Agent Claire King dies chasing a killer—and is resuscitated minutes later to realize she has changed. Dark images flash through her mind in a newfound power, visions leading her towards serial killers. But when new victims are found with incense burning beside their bodies, Claire finds herself baffled by the new case, and with time running out on the next victim’s life, she must wonder if her visions will save a life—or betray her. “Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!” —Reader review for Girl Murder Once He Longs is Book #2 of a long anticipated new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. FBI Special Agent Claire King has a reputation for brilliance, for being able to crack serial killer cases that no other agent can. Before she died and came back to life, she relied solely on this brilliance. But now that she has this fleeting, newfound power, Claire is should she follow what she knows? Or what she senses? Are visions more powerful than intellect? Or will they lead her right into a killer’s trap? A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Claire King series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! “I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn't stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!” —Reader review for Found You “I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can't wait to read the next book!” —Reader review for Girl Murder “Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!” —Reader review for Girl Murder “This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!” —Reader review for Girl Murder “Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going.” —Reader review for Girl Murder “Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!” —Reader review for Girl Murder “A great suspense that keeps you reading… can't wait for the next in this series!” —Reader review for Found You “Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in.” —Reader review for Found You

Avg Rating
4.28
Number of Ratings
960
5 STARS
49%
4 STARS
34%
3 STARS
14%
2 STARS
2%
1 STARS
1%
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Author

Molly Black
Author · 104 books

Bestselling author Molly Black is author of the MAYA GRAY FBI suspense thriller series, comprising nine books (and counting); of the RYLIE WOLF FBI suspense thriller series, comprising six books; of the TAYLOR SAGE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising eight books; of the KATIE WINTER FBI suspense thriller series, comprising eleven books (and counting); of the RUBY HUNTER FBI suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting), and of the CAITLIN DARE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting). An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Molly loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.mollyblackauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch. BOOKS BY MOLLY BLACK GRACE FORD FBI THRILLER NEARLY MINE (Book #1) NEARLY SAFE (Book #2) NEARLY FREE (Book #3) NEARLY GONE (Book #4) NEARLY HIS (Book #5) CAITLIN DARE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER COME GET ME (Book #1) COME FIND ME (Book #2) COME TAKE ME (Book #3) COME CATCH ME (Book #4) COME SAVE ME (Book #5) RUBY HUNTER FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER IF I RUN (Book #1) IF I TELL (Book #2) IF I LIVE (Book #3) IF I FORGET (Book #4) IF I RETURN (Book #5) MAYA GRAY MYSTERY SERIES GIRL ONE: MURDER (Book #1) GIRL TWO: TAKEN (Book #2) GIRL THREE: TRAPPED (Book #3) GIRL FOUR: LURED (Book #4) GIRL FIVE: BOUND (Book #5) GIRL SIX: FORSAKEN (Book #6) GIRL SEVEN: CRAVED (Book #7) GIRL EIGHT: HUNTED (Book #8) GIRL NINE: GONE (Book #9) RYLIE WOLF FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER FOUND YOU (Book #1) CAUGHT YOU (Book #2) SEE YOU (Book #3) WANT YOU (Book #4) TAKE YOU (Book #5) DARE YOU (Book #6) TAYLOR SAGE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER DON’T LOOK (Book #1) DON’T BREATHE (Book #2) DON’T RUN (Book #3) DON’T FLINCH (Book #4) DON’T REMEMBER (Book #5) DON’T TELL (Book #6) DON’T HIDE (Book #7) DON’T BLINK (Book #8) KATIE WINTER FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER SAVE ME (Book #1) REACH ME (Book #2) HIDE ME (Book #3) BELIEVE ME (Book #4) HELP ME (Book #5) FORGET ME (Book #6) HOLD ME (Book #7) PROTECT ME (Book #8) REMEMBER ME (Book #9) CATCH ME (Book #10) WATCH ME (Book #11)

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