The Tunnels (Kelly Jones Novels) [Mass Market Paperback]

Michelle Gagnon (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Though formulaic, the debut novel from Gagnon is saved by smart, appealing lead characters FBI Special Agent Kelly Stone and her partner, Roger Morrow. A distinguished New England college is in turmoil after two female students, each the daughter of rich and powerful families, are found butchered in an old campus tunnel system, with strange Norse symbols painted around them. Joining the agents on the case is former FBI agent Jake Riley, who now works as head of security for one of the dead girls' fathers. As more bodies turn up—and a student goes missing—Kelly and her team find themselves in a race to stop the mysterious killer. While Gagnon doesn't bring much new to the standard serial-killer plot line, she keeps things moving with a brisk pace and likable leads. Kelly's interactions with Roger carry a nice blend of warmth, humor and professionalism, bringing a sense of the real to their partnership. Kelly and Jake's relationship is no less interesting, and Gagnon wisely avoids forcing a romance between them. Gagnon's characters hold promise for an enjoyable series; she just need to find some cases worthy of them. (June)
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Review

"From its harrowing prologue to its haunting last paragraph, Michelle Gagnon masterfully crafts a stellar work of mounting suspense and terror. Ritual murder, ancient magic, and buried secrets all blend seamlessly in this debut mystery by a major new talent. Not to be missed!" -- James Rollins, New York Times Bestselling author of Black Order

"Michelle Gagnon's stellar debut is an edge-of-your seat story of suspense and intrigue. FBI agent Kelly Jones is in a race against time to stop a series of gruesome murders on a pristine college campus. With a deftly-crafted plot and a winning protagonist, Gagnon spins a fast-moving yarn that is certain to keep you up late. We will hear more from this talented newcomer. Highly recommended." -- Sheldon Siegel, New York Time Bestselling Author of The Confession

"This book starts out scary and only gets worse--or, if you like frightening thrillers-- better. Michelle Gagnon is a fresh and confident new voice in crime fiction, and The Tunnels marks an auspicious debut." -- John Lescroart, New York Times Bestselling author of The Suspect and The Hunt Club

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Mira (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 077832446X
• ISBN-13: 978-0778324461
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #649,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michelle Gagnon is a former modern dancer, bartender, dog walker, model, personal trainer, and Russian supper club performer. Her bestselling thrillers have been published in North America, France, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Australia. BONEYARD was a finalist for a 2009 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense. She lives in San Francisco with her family.

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great race against the clock thriller, April 1, 2008

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Elizabeth A. White (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tunnels (Kelly Jones Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

First in a planned series featuring FBI Special Agent Kelly Stone and her partner Roger Morrow. "Tunnels" finds Stone & Morrow investigating the serial killings of students at a prestigious New England college, their bodies found in the tunnels under the campus with strange symbols painted around them. The need to find the killer takes on a new urgency after another student is taken shortly after the agents' arrival.

Though not the most original or complicated plot, the characters are smart, the author avoids most of the cliches that can hamper female lead characters in this genre, and there's a nice mentor / father type relationship between Stone and Morrow. Fans of the show Criminal Minds will like this one as it has the same race-against-the-clock tension / feel to the investigation.

Sequel is "Boneyard" (ISBN 0778325393)

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You must read this!!, May 23, 2007

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Jammie (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tunnels (Kelly Jones Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

I just finished this book and I must say I'm very impressed. I couldn't put it down. I'm usually very skeptical about reading an author's first book, but Michelle Gagnon has a talent for storytelling. The characters are very likeable and believable, and the storyline is enthralling. I've never written a review before, but I felt I needed to for this one. If you like suspense, you have to read this book. It's on my list of favorites and I can't wait to see what Gagnon comes up with next!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!!, September 29, 2009

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Reacher Creature (Rochester) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tunnels (Kelly Jones Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

I picked this book up on a whim, and I'm so glad I did. This is a great read. I highly suggest this.

Under a prestigious college in New England, there are some tunnels. I'm sure lot of schools have them. The problem is that in these tunnels a serial killer lurks. He just wants special people to be his victims. After all, not just anyone can be a victim of his, only the elete. When bodies are found (carved up in a graphic way) Special Agent Kelly Jones is called in. She has a knack for catching serial killers, and this one is so clever, he's off the charts. He's killing for a reason, and it's up to Kelly and her partner to find the reason, and find the killer. There's more to the plot, but if I say to much more it will ruin it. Let's just say that Kelly Jones has some demons in her closet that start to come out.

This is such a great read. The characters are true to life and seem to jump right off the page. There are some fantastic plot twists and great cliffhanger at the end of each chapter. If you start this, I can promise you won't be sorry.

There is just one drawback from the book, you'll lose a lot of sleep because you'll be hooked to see what happnens next. I know I was. I can't wait to start the second book in the series.

Great book, great read!