Riley Paige

**Riley Paige Series** **Author: Blake Pierce** In a world where darkness lurks in the shadows of everyday life, Agent Riley Paige stands as a beacon of unyielding resolve—a brilliant but haunted FBI profiler determined to unravel the most twisted minds of humanity. Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of upstate New York, the Riley Paige series plunges readers into a chilling realm fraught with danger, where the lines between sanity and madness blur amid the frozen pines and icy rivers. Haunted by a traumatic past that relentlessly shadows her every move, Riley is a woman caught between the need for vengeance and the pursuit of justice. In “Once Taken,” the stakes rise when a string of gruesome murders grips the small-town community, each victim discovered suspended from chains—a macabre calling card from a killer whose motives remain as elusive as the falling leaves in autumn. Reluctant yet compelled, Riley is drawn back into the fray, knowing her unparalleled ability to penetrate the minds of serial killers may be the only chance these women have for justice. With vivid, spine-tingling prose and multi-layered characters, Blake Pierce explores themes of trauma, resilience, and the often-painful quest for truth. As Riley delves deeper into the mind of a remorseless killer, she is confronted with her own demons, forcing her to confront what she fears most. The clock is ticking, and with each passing day, the killer’s grip on the town tightens. Join Riley Paige in a pulse-pounding journey that challenges her limits and tests her unwavering determination to bring light to the darkest corners of humanity. Will she solve the mystery before more lives are lost, or will she become the next victim in a deadly game? Discover the thrilling depths of “Once Taken”—and brace yourself for where the story will twist next.