Stone Maidens

I found this book series and author from Tik Tok and am so glad I came across it! If you are a fan of thrillers or crime resolving stories, this is the one for you. I'm a huge fan of shows like Criminal Minds and love a strong woman lead, so this was a great read. You can tell the story was well researched and the author has a talent for story telling. I would strongly recommend!

A single TikTok video blasted off The Stone Maidens from an unknown mystery-thriller novel to a bestselling book in February 2023. The video has 55.2 million views as of this writing.Marguerite Richards' Tiktok video made me believe in his father's book, The Stone Maidens. In the video, I could feel the love and appreciation she had for her father. As someone who grew up without a father, her words touched me deeply. If Lloyd Devereaux Richards were my father, I would do the same to show him the same love and appreciation. The video was so heartwarming that it went viral.But, is the book any good?I didn't expect much from the book after reading some reviews before the Tiktok video. Some enjoyed the story, while others didn't. However, I was surprised to find the story of Christine Prusik a pleasure to read. She exudes a strong female lead character but she's relatable. She is intelligent and resourceful, highly skilled, and persistent despite her struggle with anxiety, being underestimated by her male counterparts, and the setbacks she encountered along the way.I also find the serial killer and his proclivities fascinating. He displays the complexity of the human brain which is capable of great things, but it can also be a source of great harm. Mental disorders can drive people to commit acts of violence. What's even more intriguing was his relationship with another person, as their mysterious actions contributed to the shocking twist at the end. I didn't expect that I would keep turning the pages until the end.Personally, the book was enjoyable but it also had flaws. Some parts are unbelievable and predictable. I was pulled out of the story when Christine encountered the serial killer for the first time. I believe she could have caught him sooner, but then the story would have been over too quickly.I also found one sentence to be unnecessary. It felt like I was told what to think, rather than letting me come to my own conclusions. This somehow affected my excitement for the story.On the whole, The Stone Maidens is a unique and exciting suspense thriller that reveals the intricacy of the human mind, the politics and traditional constructs in the male-dominated nature of law enforcement, and the power of parental influence. The characters are well-written but the plot was predictable. However, the story is still enjoyable. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in police procedure, strong female lead, and the complex nature of human beings.

Had heard about this book actually last year but saw a tv program that did an article about the author. His daughter helped her dad's book by promoting it herself, and it became a best seller as a result. Started reading it this afternoon and so far it's one of those pages turners. Very good writing and looking forward to the sequel the author has done.

Stone Maidens by Lloyd Devereux Richards is a gripping thriller that masterfully intertwines forensic science and suspense, that kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put this book down with the plot twists and the slow unraveling of the killer’s psyche making it a must-read for crime fiction and psychological thriller fans. I look forward to reading his next book.

Not a bad story or characters. However, why do authors feel so compelled to put a romance, regardless of how improbable it may be, in many murder/thrillers? Do they think that a female FBI agent, who is the main character, cannot be enough in her own right, without having to fall in love with the first man she meets? If I wanted to read romance, I would stick with that genre. Don't cheapen what could be a good plot by throwing in a love interest.

I loved writing and suspense. I couldn't put this book down! I'm so happy I came across the viral instagram of Lloyd's daughter promoting this book. Keep up the great work, both of you!!!! I can't wait for book 3! :)

Great read, the amount of information on this books its amazing. So well written, this book will keep you going and going and going.

Loved this book, love the writing and every single thing about it! Thank you for getting me out of a reading slump

This book is amazing. Can't wait for the next one.

Está muy bien escrito, detalles a tope que te hacen sentir que estás viviendo el momento. Muy interesante la trama, llena de acción. ¡Muy recomendable!

It's sometimes hard to "get into" a book, and occasionally it's not worth the effort when you finally do. This is most definitely NOT that book, though! It's a compelling, well-written story that grabs you and takes you on a wild ride. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing and wonderful main character development. Christine Prusik is a brilliant but flawed human being trying to make the world just a little bit better, while fighting bureaucracy. I can't wait for the next book to see where she goes next.

Bought it bc of TikTok and I'm happy I did! At first it was a bit difficult to get into it but glad I stayed. The book had a great pace and I did not see the twist coming!! Definitely recommend if you like an easy read thriller

Loved the story of the Author so bought the book, so glad I did its one of the best books I have read for a while. Great characters and plot very well written such an easy read and keeps you wanting more.Looking forward to the sequal