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Thief of Hearts (Body of Evidence)

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I read Thief of Hearts by Christopher Golden. In a college town a series of murders mysteriously happen. Jenna Blake, a freshman college student, can't relax until the crime is solved. I like this book because it's intriguing even if it is twisted. You'll especially like it if you like mystery and murder stories. The characters and storyline is realistic. I would recommend this book for teens and up.

When Somerset University freshman, and pathology assistant, Jenna Blake, faces a new murder mystery plaguing the student population of Somerset, she realizes just how close she's being brought to the haunting crimes. Everyone has strange, yet possible theories involving the crimes, including Jenna's half-brother, Pierce Logan, the new guy in town. Meanwhile, Jenna begins having feelings towards an older man, which are abruptly interrupted, when the Thief of Hearts begins hunting on Somerset's campus, and someone very close to Jenna is his prey.

I was skeptical about THIEF OF HEARTS, as I thought that it could never outdo the previous book in the series, BODY BAGS. I was completely wrong. THIEF OF HEARTS is a fantastic, hold onto your seat, thrill ride, that brings you up close and personal with grizzly murders, and the procedures the officials use to solve the case, both in the medical examiner's office, and the police department. Fans of BODY BAGS will find that THIEF OF HEARTS, while being a sequel, is both terrifying and engrossing, and will find it hard to put it down until the very last page is turned. A must-have for everyone, except the faint of heart.

Erika Sorocco

Christopher Golden has hooked me with his new Jenna Blake series. This book was even better than the first if that is possible and was anything but predictable which makes his books very enjoyable. I can't wait to read his new one. This is a must read for mystery fans. They won't be disappointed with the characters, plot, or the way he draws you into the book and makes you feel like you are there and know the people.

It's the greatest book I've ever read because it was interesting. Not boring like the books you have to read in school. I wanted to keep reading it. I couldn't put this book down.

Christopher Golden continues to expand the character of Jenna Blake as she learns more about her college, her family, her friends, and her job as the M.E.'s assistant...

...only to have a mid-book twist that panged my heart to read. I literally had to stop reading, go do some other things for a few minutes, and come back, because I couldn't believe what he'd done. And that I was crying.

Talk about tugging at the readers' emotions... Bravo again, Christopher!

After Jenna Blake's very eventful first week at Somerset University in Masachusetts (BODY BAGS) which included politically motivated killings and attempts on her life, it would be hard to believe that college could get even more complicated. But in THIEF OF HEARTS, it does just that, and in true style!

Jenna's been at college for a month now, getting into the rythm of classes, friendship (with her roommate Yoshiko, best friend Melody, and Melody's brother Hunter), and a renewed relationship with her father, Professor Logan, who teaches at the school. Now, her half-brother, Pierce, has shown up to spend his thirty-day leave from the Marine Corps with their father, and Jenna is thrilled. She hasn't seen her much older brother in years, and she's looking forward to renewing their relationship.

There's a problem though--more murders start happening on and around campus, just about the time Pierce shows up in Somerset. And Jenna's doubly dismayed when she assists in the first autopsy as part of her job with the Medical Examiner's office, and realizes that these murders are particularly grisly. Whoever is killing men and women around Somerset isn't just murdering them, but taking their hearts.

As the suspense builds--Pierce becomes a suspect of local detectives Audrey Gaines and Danny Mariano; Jenna and her friends just might be in danger--the book picks up speed. I read THIEF OF HEARTS in one sitting, much the same way I did with the first book in the series, Body Bags: A Body of Evidence Thriller #1).

This is a great series for readers of all ages who are interested in forensic work. Highly recommended, and I can't wait to get started on the next book in the series.

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Christopher Golden threw me for a loop with this story, with the death of a major character. It definitely added to the sense of urgency in finding the killer, but I admit I was shocked! Just don't be surprised if you find yourself caught up in the shock, sadness, and sense of desperation that this story brings!

Just when you think it couldn't get any better than Body Bags, this second book in the BOE series keeps fans on the edge of their seats. Jenna's adventures in Thief of Hearts is one that will keep her scarred for a long time, but she uses this experience to fuel her and the other obstacles and puzzles that she faces. A must read!!!

This was an amazing book. I stumbled apon Body Bags at my local B&N and thought, "Well, this is O.K., not excellent but o.k." and I thought nothing of it and thin a few days ago I found this book and LOVED it. it was entertaining all the way through! Not a single spot of bordom.

If you liked this book and you want to try another good murder mystery, I would recommend The Kindaichi Case Files: The Opera House Murders.

After reading Body Bags, I went straight to the store and purchased this one and finished it the same day. This book was well done by Christopher Golden, with exceptional character developement in Jenna, Hunter, and Pierce. This is a must-read for anyone who enjoys mystery, horror, or suspense and who also has a cast-iron stomach . . . these books tend to be a little disturbing. Even so, Golden is a wonderful author and I can't wait to read Soul Survivor.

I like this series simply because its different and new for me. Its filled with action and its scary at the same time theres a little romance it has everything. You can never get bored with it.This book of the series was even more thrilling then the last one and it just gets better.