Eve Wilson, a psychology grad student, finds herself in the midst of danger as a serial killer targets her online role-playing game subjects. Teaming up with two homicide detectives, including the enamored Noah Webster, they uncover a web of murders intertwined with the virtual world. The book is praised for its fast-paced plot, engaging characters, and the seamless blend of suspense and romance. With a focus on online gaming, therapy, and self-esteem, the story unfolds with twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, featuring Eve Wilson as a scarred survivor and Noah Webster as a recovering alcoholic, alongside a supportive cast that adds depth to the story.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and suspenseful, characterized by a balance of romance and thriller elements, alongside nuanced characterizations.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot intertwines romance and thriller, featuring a psychology grad student, a police officer, and a psychotic serial killer. It delves into a murder investigation related to the subjects of an online study.

Setting:

The setting spans Minneapolis, incorporating both real-life locations and virtual environments related to online gaming.

Pacing:

The pacing starts slow but builds tension, quickening during suspenseful moments while sometimes being slowed by character interactions.

Homicide detective Noah Webster stared up into the wide, lifeless eyes of Martha Brisbane with a sigh that hung in the freezing air, just as she did. Within him was deep sadness, cold rage, and an awf...

Notes:

The main character, Eve Wilson, is a psychology graduate student who is trying to rebuild her life after surviving a horrific crime.

Eve has gone through reconstructive surgery to fix her facial scars from the attack she endured as a child.

The story takes place in Minneapolis, where Eve now works as a bartender and focuses on her studies.

A serial killer, known as The Red Dress Killer, is on the loose, making the deaths seem like suicides at first glance.

Eve's work involves studying the relationship between online communities and real-life interactions, which brings her into danger when her test subjects begin to die.

Detective Noah Webster, a recovering alcoholic, investigates the murders while developing a connection with Eve.

The killer uses online gaming to stalk and kill their victims, manipulating avatars to carry out their crimes in a twisted way.

The book features both romance and suspense, as the relationship between Eve and Noah develops amidst the chaos of the murders.

The author, Karen Rose, has previously introduced Eve in another novel called 'Don't Tell', but 'I Can See You' can be read as a standalone.

Many reviewers appreciated the depth of character development, highlighting that both Eve and Noah have traumatic backstories that affect their relationship.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes high triggers related to trauma, violence, serial killings, psychological distress, and possibly themes of abuse or addiction.

Has Romance?

There is a medium presence of romance, with the development between the main characters emphasizing a slow burn dynamic and emotional depth.

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From The Publisher:

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.

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Karen Rose is a RITA Award-winning author who fell in love with books from the time she learned to read, with Jo from Little Women and Nancy Drew becoming close childhood friends. A former chemical engineer and high school chemistry and physics teacher, Karen lives in Florida with her husband of twenty years, their two children, and the family cat, Bella. For more information, visit her website: www.karenrosebooks.com.

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