Absolute Fear (A Rick Bentz/Reuben Montoya Novel Book 4)
Eve Renner loved Cole Dennis—until the moment he tried to kill her. That was three months ago, when Eve was lured to a cabin where she found an old friend brutally murdered. Eve is almost positive it was Cole’s face she saw right before she was shot. But her memories were too shaky to stand up to trial. Cole is a free man again. And a new string of killings has begun.
The murders all link back to Our Lady of Virtues, the asylum where Eve’s father worked as a doctor. She wandered those hallways as a child, exploring hidden rooms and chambers, too young to understand what was happening there. Now, with every victim found, each body tattooed with a number, the pieces of a deadly puzzle fall into place—and all point back to Eve and the ruins of the once-grand hospital.
Detective Reuben Montoya and his partner, Rick Bentz, once convinced of Cole’s guilt, now suspect a deeper evil at work. Eve knows she has little choice but to return to Our Lady of Virtues—and to trust Cole in her search for answers. But as Eve’s memories gradually return, they only lead her closer to danger, toward the final, meticulously planned act of a killer obsessed with vengeance—and with her.
Reviews (180)
Pretty good suspense story
So, this is categorized as a romantic suspense book, but I wouldn't classify it as a romance. There is a relationship history between Eve and Cole, and they do more or less get back together as the story progresses; however, there are little to no romantic elements present. If you prefer more heat and steam in your stories, just be aware that you won't find those here. That being said, it wasn't a bad story. I love a good mystery/suspense book (though romantic suspense is my favorite genre), and this one had some good mystery elements. I did feel like some aspects of the story were underdeveloped, though. I kind of thought the resolution of the whole thing near the end was a bit rushed and we weren't given as many details as I would have liked. For instance, what happened with Eve's brothers? The epilogue definitely sets things up for the next book in the series. I've been reading the books in order, and I do recommend reading them in that way just so you'll have all of the background details that are necessary for fully understanding everything that's going on from book to book. All in all, not a bad read. I took off a couple of stars because it isn't actually a romantic suspense (though it's billed as one) and because of the underdeveloped and/or rushed-feeling aspects I mentioned.
Boring to read
This book is boring and the narration too obvious. I bought it because I have “Ominous” from Lisa Jackson and it’s really a good story but my expectations were too high for this one. I had no choice but to read it since it’s too late now to return it.
Check your birth certificate
By the end of this book, it seemed that everyone in it was related to everyone else and about the only person who wasn't a blood relative to the killer(s) and/or victims was the reader, and the family tree was so convoluted I began to question my own lineage. And wasn't it convenient that all the people involved in the cover up or frame up or who were unwitting victims all had names that were palindromes? What about the tatoos? Honest, I knew what the tattoo meant the first time it was mentioned and the second time and the third time. I wanted to scream at the detectives in this one: Wake up, idiots! And these were detectives I liked in previous works by Lisa Jackson. This book was kind of interesting for the excitement end of it, but the mystery was no mystery (except when the ultimate bad guy turned out to be someone we hardly even meet in the book) and the romance between Cole and Eve was simply ridiculous. He was so abnoxious, I can't believe Eve was so shallow as to have any interest in him at all. On the other hand, why would this intelligent rising star of a lawyer be wasting his time with such a self-destructive airhead as Eve Renner? Maybe it was because he managed to lose his apparently substantial amount of accumulated wealth in about a month. He lost his house, his car...Everything and for what? Because he was a suspect? Cole definately needed a better financial planner. Okay, he had a great body and she was willing to do the deed with him whenever oppurtunity knocked. I wonder how their relationship will be in twenty years when he isn't the great hunk anymore and she's still hopping into bed with any stud who has a little animal magnetism. I don't know what to make of the explanation of the 'phantom' sperm. That was just way too convenient for the bad guy. Then there was Kristi, who found out late in the book how she was related. Kristi quit her day job on the off chance that she might be successful as a writer of true crime stories. Did she ever stop to think she might have to live for maybe a couple weeks before she started receiving royalty checks? How about an advance check if she had even started to write something? I don't know how that works, but can an unpublished, unknown and even unstarted writing writer earn a living? Anyway, I continue to count myself a Lisa Jackson fan, but this one was close to puting me over the edge and saying no more. I look forward to her next novel, but ABSOLUTE FEAR was not up to her usual standards. Bring on LOST SOULS! Maybe I'll re-read SHIVER or THE MORNING AFTER. Those are Lisa Jackson at her best.
Gripping thrilling read
Another great book by Lisa. She never fails to deliver scary, exciting and heart racing thrillers. It was hard to put down with a surprise on who the killer was. Didn't see that coming. Love this series and can't wait to read the next book.
I Recommend This Book if You Have not read it !!
An Older Book Published!!, But An Amazing Read !! I’ve read All Of Lisa Jackson Books and this was a Good One!!
Book 4
Okay, talk about twists and turns. It includes characters you have grown to love. Add a couple of new ones that just twist your heart. The asylum is still standing. There is horrible murders occurring and no leads. Read this.
Excellent series
Each book brings more depth to the story! And this is one of those “ can’t wait to read more” series!
A little too much "Mush"
The story line was very exciting and that part I loved. I also loved the location, New Orleans. However, I feel too much description of the romance parts. I am more into the suspense and could definitely have lived without the romance aspect of the characters. Ok, so they are in love but I don't need to read it detail by detail. I am not sure if I will continue to read Lisa Jackson books for this reason. I just want the thrill of the chase!
Exciting Book
Absolute Fear is a book full of twists and turns leading it's readers on a great adventure. I really enjoy Lisa's books they always keep myself interest. This book took a turn in the last chapters that I had not expected but lead to a great ending. I can't wait to start the next book in the series.
Good suspense
Love this book. I have read all the books related to this storyline and loved them. Keeps you guessing throughout the whole book. Great read.
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