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I Can See You
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I Can See You
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I Can See You

Written by Karen Rose

Narrated by Elisabeth Rodgers

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Eve Wilson's face was once marred by a vicious assault. Terrified and ashamed, she retreated to the virtual realm where no one could see her. Now, years later, her outer scars faded and inner scars buried, she's fought her way back to the real world, and is determined to help others do the same. Then her test subjects on the addictive powers of the Internet start turning up as "suicides." Detective Noah Webster is one of the few people who believe the deaths are connected murders. To find the twisted killer, he must rely on Eve. Together, they enter an intoxicating world of alternate identities and secret passions . . . and find themselves trapped in the fight of their lives.
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Release dateAug 5, 2009
ISBN9781600246470
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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Is there a movie to this book? wow!! ? I absolutely loved it!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Excellent!!! Must read !!! Couldn’t stop listening!! Twists and turns !!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    So well done. Rich, complex plot. Great character development. The serial killers MO was unique and clever. His nemisis whip smart. A tale of healing and redemption woven throughout the mystery and thriller. Plus long. I love 18 hour audiobooks.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great read (listen). Karen Rose never disappoints. Suspenseful with a touch of romance.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    It keep you guessing who the killer was I really liked it
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great story and book. Full of suspens and romance i totally recommand all of karenrose's books.
  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    1/5
    The only thing that this book lacked from being compared to a soap opera was a sex change operation. Yep, there was even a coma... This book was all over the place. Too many side stories. Trite one-liners. Predictable. And just too much added unnecessary stuff. I am surprised that it has 4 stars on average. I couldn't wait for it to end.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great story. Kept me guessing. Wasn’t a great fan of some of the voices but wasn’t a deal breaker.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great book.. had me guessing till the end.. read it..
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Meh....I listened to the audiobook version of this book. It took entirely too long to get through the book. The only reason why I ended up finishing the book was because I absolutely HATE not finishing a book. If you're down for a book taking longer than it takes to carry a baby to full term, then go for it! I seriously feel like we could have gotten the whole story in half the time.

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  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Loooong...corny...I finished because I really wanted to know how it ended. Not sure it was worth it. I am not big on romance so maybe that part was good but for me, it was awkward and weird. Another thing that bothered me was how everyone could nail each other’s very specific emotions, sometimes several layered atop each other, just from the way their eyes looked. People stubbornly refusing being cared for, refusing accepting anything from anyone because they are just such a good person, then reluctantly accepting that care from others is a big theme. And everyone was always forgetting to eat. So much “no” in this for me. To each their own.

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  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Definitely way more romance than thriller or mystery. Two damaged people with tragic pasts fight their attraction toward one another for stupid reasons and there also happens to be a serial killer around. Actually not only a serial killer (one of the most prolific serial killers in history) who hates the police but also two other killers who hate the police. So many people are stalking the police, if they weren’t so busy with romance they might actually notice. In classic poor writing, all the characters somehow connect. Several subplots are pointless. Triteness abounds. If I had to hear “sometimes you want to go where no one knows your name” one more time I might have lost all patience with this book. Also, if you know anything about serial killers you’ll know who the killer is much sooner than you’re supposed to. It’s too bad that another writer wasn’t inspired by “the hat squad” because it’s a fun premise to build a series around. Overall a bit boring, predictable, and lord romance writers need to figure out some new plot lines beyond “they want to be together but never can be.”

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Chick lit thriller - sexy, thrilling, excellently fun read!

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great story!! interesting characters!!I told my family to not talk to me unless it was important because I was totally sucked into this story. A nail biter for certain

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Karen Rose brings complexity to her characters; and tension and surprise to her plots. I didn't know 'who dunnit' 'til the end. Despite the sensuous nature of the storyline, sex takes a back seat to the murder mystery elements; making it an intelligent read. The narrator did an excellent job, as well.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    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.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    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.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    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.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    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.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    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.

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Evie Wilson was the victim of the villain in DON'T TELL, an assault which resulted in paralysis on one side of her face. After her injury, Evie retreated into the virtual realm, seeking refuge from the public eye by interacting with online friends. Now, with the help of a surgeon, Evie's face is restored and she is ready to return to the real world. However, she remains connected to the Internet for her graduate thesis on using the virtual world as therapy to improve self-esteem. She has become an online shopkeeper who sells faces and bodies to users interested in building a new avatar on a website called "Shadowland." In her new role, Evie maintains "surveillance" over her test subjects to ensure they don't become too caught up in the intoxicating virtual realm.Meanwhile, homicide detective Noah Webster has been investigating a string of suspicious suicides that he believes are connected murders. Noah's investigation leads him to Evie when one of her online test subjects is found dead of apparent suicide, but Evie believes otherwise.Evie is shocked to find herself drawn to someone for the first time in many years and she's reluctant to trust Noah. However, he's the only one who believes her story about the suspicious death of her test subject, and he soon discovers that many of the apparent suicides in his case had avatars in "Shadowland."As murder victims connected to the website begin to appear more frequently, Noah asks Evie to be his virtual guide in the investigation. However, they don't realize that the killer is closer than they think--and that he holds a special grudge against Evie.I am a big fan of Karen Rose. Her books have everything, romance, crime, sex, and keep me page turning. What I do like is how she uses the same characters in her books. The main character in one book may have had a small part in others. They become like family. My problem with this book is that is is over long for what the story is and I did find I was getting rather bored. The romance in this one was very short coming and happened near the end of the book by that time I didn’t really care. As I said I do love Ms Rose’s books but felt let down with this one. It wouldn’t put me off reading any more by her either.Would I recommend this book: Yes if you like a good thriller but I fell this is not one of Karen Rose’s best books.

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    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.

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I've read so much crime fiction over the years that they can start to become formulaic, but I was pleased to lay my hands on my first Karen Rose book as it appeared to have a slightly new angle. The killer in this novel stalks avatars in an online game, gets to know them and their fears and then kills them in the real world, staging their murders as a suicide.Eve is a survivor of attempted murder by a serial killer many years ago and is working on a thesis around victims using online worlds as a form of therapy and confidence building with the aim of eventually re-joining the outside world.Detective Webster is investigating the murders and Eve approaches him after realising there may be a connection to the deaths and the subjects in her study. The action and suspense keep the book moving along, however the romance and sex scenes detract a little from the exciting stuff.I must admit that I picked the serial killer before the big reveal, which was satisfying to me in a way. So many reviewers claim to know who the killer is half way through a book and I never do, so this was a small victory.I found the use of the online gaming world to be quite interesting, especially when the killer re-writes the code for his avatar victims in the game, staging their house exactly like the crime scene, and placing a black wreath on the front door. Creepy!!

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    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.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    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.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Wow!!! If you like suspense, you'll love this book.It kept me on the edge of my seat waiting for what would happen next. It is jam packed with twists and turns that will make you want to keep reading. I kept trying to guess who the murderer was, but the ending surprised me. Not only is there white knuckle suspense, there's also romance. The characters are not perfect and that makes relating to them easier. You'll feel what they feel and fear what they fear. The suspense keeps growing until the very end.This book is a perfect example of how dangerous meeting in person someone you met on the internet can be. Anyone can be whoever they want behind their computer. But you never know who the person really is.This is my first Karen Rose book. It won't be my last!

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    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.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    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.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    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!

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    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.

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