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    I Can See You
    I Can See You
    I Can See You
    Audiobook18 hours

    I Can See You

    Written by Karen Rose

    Narrated by Elisabeth Rodgers

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    About this audiobook

    New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose delivers her latest pulse-pounding suspense novel, where the line between the virtual world and everyday reality blurs when it comes to murder.


    Eve Wilson's face was once scarred by a vicious assault. Terrified and ashamed, she escaped to the online realm, where she could choose the face she allowed people to see. Years later, her outer scars faded and inner scars buried, Eve has fought her way back to the real world and is determined to help others do the same. Now a graduate student moonlighting as a bartender, Eve researches the addictive powers of online communities. When her test subjects begin turning up dead as a result of apparent suicides, she doesn't know where to turn.

    Homicide detective Noah Webster is one of the few people who believe the victims are connected murders. Eve becomes Noah's online guide and realizes that the handsome detective may have secret scars as painful as her own. As Eve and Noah chase a killer who is always one step ahead of them, together they try to overcome the tragedies of their pasts and learn to trust again, but they soon discover that danger is much closer than they think.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHachette Audio
    Release dateAug 5, 2009
    ISBN9781600246470
    I Can See You
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    Karen Rose

    Karen Rose is the award-winning, #1 international bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels. She has been translated into twenty-three languages, and her books have placed on the New York Times, the Sunday Times (UK), and Germany's der Spiegel bestseller lists. She lives with her husband in the Pacific Northwest.

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    • 4/5
      I Can See You
      3.5 Stars

      Series note: This is book #10 in Rose's romantic suspense series, and while the mystery is standalone, the characters from books 1 through 6 play important roles. However, there is no need to read books 7 through 9 as these are unrelated.

      Although this installment is a significant improvement on the last couple of books, there are still some problematic elements.

      The serial killer plot is gripping from the start with a suitably malicious villain. That said, some of the red herrings are exceedingly obvious and the killer's identity is relatively easy to guess from the abundance of clues.

      The inclusion of elements from the online gaming world is also compelling. Rose manages to explain the concepts in an easy to understand manner without bogging the reader down with dry and boring details.

      Eve and Noah are an appealing couple. Both have suffered a great deal, but have overcome all obstacles with strength, determination and resilience. One cannot help but admire how far they have come. Eve and Noah also have great chemistry; however, their slow burn romance takes to long to come to fruition. By the time they get to a place that they are comfortable enough with their attraction to act on it, I had more or less lost interest.

      In sum, a solid installment in the series, but it is clear that Rose's writing is skewed toward the suspense rather than the romance.
    • 4/5
      Only after cataloging this book on LT did I see that it is often tagged as a romance. That put it to the back of the TBR list, but I finally got to it and was relieved that the romance angle was low key and not overly sappy. As a romantic thriller it worked.

      Since I read a lot of this kind of thing I figured out the bad guy ahead of the cops. It frustrated me that none of them followed the obvious and usual lines of investigation to find him. Instead they circled around the hard way and it was a little prolonged. There were some red herrings both planted by the author and the villain. Well, the primary villain anyway. There is another and that just seemed superfluous. The story would have worked just as well without that complication. I won’t actively seek out more of these books which seem to form a loosely connected series, but if I happen on one at another library book sale, I won’t avoid it either.
    • 5/5
      A really good romantic suspense with a captivating complex plot including multiple bad guys and plenty of fast paced chilling action. I liked how the team worked together and following characters in the series. Eve discovers someone from her research project died and works with detective Noah to investigate the case.
    • 5/5
      Rose is a master at her craft. She's writes an amazing balance of romance and suspense, effortlessly weaving the two together in a spellbinding way. I think as time goes only gets better. This book was definitely a masterpiece. From beginning to end I was completely drawn in.

      Toward the end I thought she gave up the villain a bit too easily, but overall I was highly impressed with this entry.
    • 4/5
      This was an absolutely phenomenal book! Karen Rose is a spectacular writer, and I could not put this down. The plot is so complex and intriguing, and the characters are believable and likeable. My only recommendation with this gem of a book is to read her others in order as there is quite a backstory to the characters in this installment, and while her books are not a series, the same characters appear over and over again. Nevertheless, I look forward to starting at the beginning with her books.
    • 4/5
      For those that love a romance novel with thriller components, this is a great choice. The romance genre isn't a favorite of mine, so as usual, I did experience a few eye-rolls. However, I don't believe the romance was overdone. What I did really enjoy was the story line and detective work. They were interesting and relevant to today's Internet usage.

      Originally posted on: Thoughts of Joy
    • 4/5
      Good read but simply not as good as past titles by this author IMHO. It read relatively slow until I reached the halfway point (simply couldn't keep my attention because it moved so slow and predictably -- boy meets girl boy likes girl girl likes boy both have seemingly overwhelming obstacles to overcome before they can show that they like each other). The good things are that this is a new series that includes several characters from previous titles along with the introduction of several new characters. Interesting incorporation of online RPG and IRL therapy to boost self-esteem. The bad things are that it seemed to move very slow until almost at the halfway point. In addition I had figured out who the serial killer was about half-way through the book. Hope future titles aren't so predictable.
    • 3/5
      I actually tried out Second Life for a couple hours after reading this book. The book made virtual reality lives seem way more entertaining than the actual experience is, sadly.
    • 3/5
      A bit predictable, I'd guessed who the bad guy was about 2/3rds of the way into the book. A reasonably well informed venture into the cyberworld of on-line gaming. Good enough to keep you occupied on a long plane flight.
    • 4/5
      Chick lit thriller - sexy, thrilling, excellently fun read!
    • 4/5
      Eve Wilson is one of those shy, introverted heroines with film star looks who is entirely unaware of her own beauty and sex appeal.

      Men adore her of course but she is interested only in her completing her graduate thesis – which involves studying a group of test subjects of players in a virtual world on-line game.

      But then members of her study group start dying, murdered by an on-line predator, and Eve herself becomes a target. An enjoyable if somewhat predictable read which, despite the irritating heroine, has just the right blend of intrigue and romance.
    • 4/5
      This book was hard to put down and was full of twists and turns. I had strong suspicions of who the main killer was early on but I was still surprised by some of the other twists the author threw in. I loved Eve’s character and you have to wonder at her horrible luck of being a victim of not one murderer, not two murderers but three. I mean really, can your luck get any worse? And despite all of that horror she still remained spunky and dedicated to trying to help those around her. Noah’s character was also wonderful and he burrowed his way further into my heart after I read what happened to his wife and child. The chemistry between the two was sizzling hot. This book also introduced a great cast of supporting characters that left the door open to several sequels. I loved Noah’s partner, Jack, who at first seemed like a superficial, handsome flake but the reader is given small glimpses that hint at something deeper. I also think Eve’s friend Dan and a co-worker of Noah’s may end up having a story together. If they do I will definitely be picking up those books. Talk about a book sucking you into the story and not letting go until the end.
    • 4/5
      Eve Wilson has survived two traumatic, life-changing incidents that have left her with many scars, inside and out. She is currently a graduate student working on a study about learning confidence through playing virtual games. She also works at a popular cop bar, Sal's. Women are being murdered and Eve connects it to her study. Noah Webster, a detective with the Hat Squad, is on the case and is madly in love with Eve.

      I found this book to be very engaging in the beginning, but it did start to drag towards the end. I really enjoyed the characters of Eve Wilson and Noah Webster. Both have lots of baggage and are reluctant to get involved. I enjoyed it, but I probably won't be running out to find more books by Karen Rose.
    • 4/5
      I wasn't quite certain what to expect with this book. The online realm of the book is what intrigued me from the start because of the fact that I have this blog, I got my graduate degree online, and am active in various social networking sites - I know firsthand how easy it can be to disappear into the online world.

      Happily, I wasn't disappointed. Actually, I devoured this book on a Sunday. Noah's and Eve's personal tragedies had me sympathizing with each of them in addition to rooting for them to obtain their happily ever after. Granted, there were times I wanted to knock their two heads together and tell them to wake up, but their progression was a joy to watch unfold.

      My biggest fault was that I figured out the murder mystery aspect of it well in advance. I don't normally do this, nor do I want to do this when I read. I don't pick up a book to see if I can figure out the book before the answers are explained to us. I read to escape, so it does bother me to know the answer ahead of time. Still, I continued to read to see how the hero and heroine were going to figure out the mystery and if they were going to do it in time.

      Overall, I found this an extremely enjoyable read. I imagine that those who lose themselves to the online world are at risk for becoming easy prey to those immoral enough to feed off of their insecurities or other issues that prevent them from experiencing life in the real world. Ms. Rose also got me thinking about the likelihood of this happening and just how big a problem online addiction really is. In other words, I had the pleasure of reading a great murder mystery as well as was given food for thought on social commentary. I would recommend this to anyone who likes suspense/murder mysteries.

      Thanks to Miriam Parker from Hachette Books for the opportunity to review this book!
    • 5/5
      Question: What do you have when you mix a female psychology graduate student attempting to move forward after a tragic event and a police officer who is a recovering alcoholic with a psychotic, deranged, serial killer?

      Answer: The makings for a great romantic thriller.

      I Can See You is the latest novel by Karen Rose. Eve Wilson was first introduced to readers in Don’t Tell. It’s several years later and Eve is trying to move forward with her life. As a young girl, she was the victim of horrific crime which left her face scarred and her emotions damaged. She has since had reconstructive surgery, reinvented herself and moved to Minneapolis to start fresh.

      By day, Eve is a grad student and by night she’s a bartender. She lives alone, has few friends and mainly keeps to herself. Still haunted from her attack, Eve believes it is best that she does not allow too many strangers into her inner circle.

      Eve finds herself immersed into her grad coursework and her project. She is studying the relationship between the virtual world and the real world when she stumbles unto her next nightmare: her test subjects turn up dead from what appears to be suicide. The more Eve investigates, the more she realizes that someone has targeted these women. She’s determined to find out why.

      The police are stumped with “The Red Dress Killer”. He/She leaves no clues and at first glance, these murders appear to be suicides. It’s when Eve comes forth and informs the police what she knows, the police realize they have a sick, twisted murderer on their hands.

      I Can See You is romantic suspense at its best. The murderer is so deranged and determined to kill his/her victims, that at times I found myself squirming while reading. The killer first sedates the victims and then tortures them with their worst fears. The killer is also very calculating, always trying to “one-up” the police.

      For Eve and Noah, the reader wants to see a happy ending for both. Both are scarred and live in isolation caused by their respective tragedies. Both feel the attraction, but fight hard against it. I liked that Ms. Rose took time for Noah and Eve to develop their feelings for each other. Both were afraid, however they were able to work through their fears in their own time.

      I want to mention I did not read Don’t Tell prior to reading I Can See You. I thought Ms. Rose provided enough of Eve’s history for me to follow the story. I wouldn’t mind going back to read Don’t Tell. I really liked Eve’s character and to read her back story will only add to knowing how hard she fought to regain her life.

      I would like to see Eve and Noah return in a future novel. I’m curious to know more about their relationship and how it will progress. In addition, there are several secondary characters I wouldn’t mind having a “where are they now?” update.

      I highly recommend I Can See You.
    • 5/5
      Synopsis:

      Detectives Jack Phelps and Noah Webster of Minneapolis Homicide Department or "Hat Squad" are media darlings. Magazine covers with Detective Jack Phelps and glowing articles on their joint accomplishments have added turned up the tension on their already complex jobs. Phelps is distracted by his growing celebrity status while Webster becomes increasingly certain that several deaths that been classified as "suicides" may occupy the press for a day or so.

      Homicide detective Noah Webster of Minneapolis notices that two recent suicides are disturbingly similar. Acting on a hunch, he determines that the deaths were murders not homicides. As he and his partner Jack Phelps review recent "suicides", it becomes apparent that a serial killer seems to be targeting women. Webster and Phelps face the added pressure of increased media scrutiny with the recent positive press given to the Minneapolis Homicide Detectives.

      Eva Wilson survived two violent attacks that left her disfigured. It's taken her years to go back to school and build a life. But her current study involving the addictive power of online communities is dragging her into danger. Eva isn't supposed to know the identities of her test subjects, but the sudden spate of deaths among her heaviest users leads Eva to get involved despite the risk.

      Detective Webster had been interested in Eva Wilson, even before her reconstructive surgery. When she turns up at two murder scenes on the same day, Webster looks for her connection to the victims. Eventually, Detective Webster and Eva Wilson work together to search for missing women and stop the criminal before he kills again.

      Review:

      I Can See You strikes me as a book that would appeal equally to thriller lovers and romance lovers because of the strength of Karen Rose's writing.

      Carefully crafted, the characters are nuanced and complex. Even the villains are fully developed while Karen Rose keeps their identities carefully hidden. Karen Rose builds the tension steadily so that as you get anxious, you can't bear to put the book down. I found that the computer and internet angle helped the book.

      While the action and suspense scenes make I Can See You a strong suspense novel, I enjoyed the romance that came through in Noah and Eva's interaction and banter. Reading the book, I didn't just want them to triumph, I kept hoping that they'd come together as well despite all the obstacles.

      This is my first Karen Rose novel, and I'm off to look for her earlier books!

      Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (August 5, 2009), 496 pages.
      Courtesy of Hatchette Books Group.
    • 5/5
      Wow- this latest offering from Karen Rose was an excellent romantic thriller, one that kept me involved and guessing until the very end. Reading this book, I was reminded of vintage Iris Johansen- fully drawn characters, exciting romance coupled with great action, and suspense that builds throughout the story. Eve and Noah were enjoyable and relatable characters surrounded by a supporting cast of inter-related friends and family that should provide for a nice ongoing series of connected books. Highly recommended- 5 stars.