Stirred

by Blake Crouch
Stirred cover
Good Books rating 4.42
Thriller/Suspense
Technical
  • ID: 3641
  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-10-18
  • ISBN: 9781612181462
  • Published: 2012-02-21
  • Reviews: 3

Lt. Jacqueline 'Jack' Daniels is no stranger to the darkest corners of humanity, having seen the worst of what people are capable of. Luther Kite, a serial killer who takes lives for pleasure, represents the epitome of depravity and terror. Each is a master in their respective fields—Jack as a detective and Luther as a killer. When Luther targets Jack, she finds herself at her most vulnerable, with a baby on the way. The stakes are higher than ever as she must confront this monstrous adversary while protecting her unborn child. The book delves into the psychological battle between Jack and Luther, exploring themes of fear, vulnerability, and the lengths one will go to protect what they love. The narrative is intense and gripping, showcasing the author's ability to create a chilling atmosphere and complex characters.

Reviews
Crissylynn7's Blog · Crissylynn7 · 2012-02-03
magical 4.75

The collaboration between the authors is magical. Readers won't be disappointed.

Crissylynn7 found the collaboration between J.A. Konrath and Blake Crouch to be magical, creating a unique and engaging reading experience. They believed that readers would not be disappointed and praised the authors' ability to blend their styles seamlessly. The reviewer enjoyed the story's pacing and the way the authors kept the reader engaged throughout. They also appreciated the character development and the way the story tied together various elements from previous books in the series.

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    These two together is like Magic.

    If you haven't already I would suggest you pick this one up.

    The collaboration between J.A. Konrath and Blake Crouch is seamless and engaging.

Seattle PI - Blog Critics · 2011-11-25
intense 4.00

The antagonist is one of the most evil characters encountered. The story is intense and gripping.

The reviewer was struck by the sheer evilness of the antagonist, Luther Kite, who is portrayed as one of the most depraved and terrifying characters. They found the story to be intense and gripping, with a lot of action and suspense. The reviewer appreciated the way the authors built tension and kept the reader on the edge of their seat. However, they also noted that the story could be quite dark and disturbing at times.

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    Entering the picture is Blake Crouch's evilest killer, Luther Kite.

    Seems Luther has always been disappointed in his victims.

    The story is intense and gripping, with a lot of action and suspense.

Fantasy Book Critic · Mihir · 1220-12-20
excellent 4.50

The book delivers a strong and emotionally satisfying conclusion to the saga. It keeps the reader engaged with no room for boredom.

Mihir found the book to be a strong and emotionally satisfying conclusion to the saga. They appreciated how the story kept the reader engaged throughout, with no room for ennui. The characters were well-developed, and the pacing was excellent, making it a thrilling read. Mihir particularly enjoyed the way the authors tied up loose ends and provided a sense of closure for the various characters involved.

Quick quotes

    Stirred brings a strong, emotionally satisfying end to a saga of various characters with almost no room for ennui of any kind.

    Once again J.A. Konrath has crafted a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

    The pacing is excellent, and the characters are well-developed, making for a thrilling read.

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