Loreth Anne White

Twelve years ago, Sarah Baker was abducted by the Watt Lake Killer and sexually assaulted for months before managing to escape. The killer was caught, but Sarah lost everything: her marriage, her child, and the life she loved. Struggling with PTSD, Sarah changes her name to Olivia West and finds sanctuary working on Broken Bar Ranch. But as her scars finally begin to heal, a cop involved with her horrific case remains convinced the Watt Lake Killer is still out there. He sets a lure for the murderer, and a fresh body is discovered. Now Olivia must face the impossible--could the butcher be back, this time to finish his job? As a frigid winter isolates the ranch, only one person can help Olivia: Cole McDonough, a ranch heir, writer, and adventurer who stirs long-dormant feelings in her. But this time, Olivia's determination to shut out her past may destroy more than her chance at love. It could cost her her life.

A Dark Lure

Denaiir

4.5 stars, loved the setting and the characters

Carol Bailey

I ended up listening to the audible version of this instead of reading it. This is definitely a psychological thriller. Sarah Baker (Olivia) is the sole survivor of the Watt Lake Killer and although you don't witness what happened to her, you certainly see the aftermath. It's not pretty. 

The premise is that Sarah changed her name and is kind of in hiding having started her life over again after the killer died in prison. Except pretty early on, you discover maybe the killer isn't really dead. There are also a number of twists in turns that make you wonder if it's a copy cat, is the killer really still alive and you're trying to figure out the motive for stalking Sarah.

I will say that there is a scene late in the story that was reminiscent of the time I watched "The Shining" and the scene where Jack and his wife are on the stairs and she hits him with a bat. I was screaming "Hit Him Again Damn It HIT HIM AGAIN." It was pretty satisfying to be riding my bike yelling "Stab Him Again."

Anna Adams

Such a great book. I loved these characters, and I accidentally discovered they're in another book by Loreth Anne White. Looking forward to reading that one and seeing where they are. The horror was real in the bad guy's point of view. About midway through the book, I was suddenly discombobulated, thinking--wait--is it????? If you love a thriller that's really thrilling, and also, will make you cry, try this one!

A Dark Lure

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