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Collecting the Dead
Collecting the Dead: A Novel | Spencer Kope
17 posts | 12 read | 1 reading | 5 to read
Magnus "Steps" Craig is part of the elite three-man Special Tracking Unit of the FBI. Called in on special cases where his skills are particularly needed, he works as a tracker. The media dubs him "The Human Bloodhound," since Steps is renowned for his incredible ability to find and follow trails over any surface better than anyone else. But there's a secret to his success. Steps has a special ability---a kind of synesthesia---where he can see the 'essence' of a person, something he calls 'shine,' on everything they've touched. His ability is known to only a few people---his father, the director of the FBI, and his partner, Special Agent Jimmy Donovan. When the remains of a murdered woman are found, Steps recognizes the shine left by the murderer from another crime scene with a physically similar victim. And he uncovers the signature at both scenes---the mark of a sad face. At the same time, another killer, one Steps has dubbed Leonardo and has been trying to track for over ten years, appears again, taunting Steps. But while Steps tries to find a clue that will lead him to Leonardo, the case of the Sad Face Killer heats up. The team uncovers eleven possible victims: missing women who fit the same pattern. Using his skill and the resources of the Bureau, it is a race against time to find the killer before it's too late.
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StMartinsPress
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Meet Magnus "Steps" Craig, known elsewhere as "The Human Bloodhound." Don't miss this trilling debut!


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BookDude
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This is the first book in a promising new series about an FBI agent with an extraordinary ability to track people. The characters are well-developed and the action deftly paced. There is welcome humor, but at times awkwardly applied. Otherwise, it's a very good read.

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Guildedearlobe
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Mehso-so

The start of a new series with an almost intriguing main character. I think fans of police procedurals and serial killer novels would like it if they don't mind a little paranormal mixed in, but I found myself bored with the overarching hunt for the elusive killer.

https://theguildedearlobe.wordpress.com/2017/03/31/audiobook-review-collecting-t...

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Guildedearlobe
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"He was like all my past PE teachers sprinkled with Nazi dust."

The only benefit of my drive from Bucks County to University of Pennsylvania Hospital down 95 every morning is the increased audiobook time. Liking this one so far.

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Guildedearlobe
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Starting a new audiobook. It was compared to Connolly's Charlie Parker series which I love.

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Guildedearlobe
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Although I still have a few hours left on my book, trying to pick my next audiobook. These are the 4 I'm currently considering. Any thoughts.

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neverretirebookseller
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Exciting new concept. Can not wait for the next instalment.

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Coffeymuse
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Just can't do this one...twenty pages in and just can't stay with it.

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Coffeymuse

Quick shower and a fresh pot coffee before delving into my second book. #Readathon continues into the late night 😁📚📖

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Audrey
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Mehso-so

Loved the premise (mystery with a hint of supernatural), but the execution didn't meet up with its promise. The mc was going for sardonic and self deprecating but just came off as whiney. And there were several factual details that were just off and the author, who is in law enforcement, should have known better.

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Ckbadara
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Good first novel in a new series. I enjoyed the premise ( Steps can see people's shine) and didn't feel that it was too "out there". The mystery kept me reading. I will be reading the next book in this series

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LiteraryLona
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I'm reading the advance copy of this one and enjoying every page. It's extremely hard to put down!

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ej0728
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So...started this morning and just finished. It wasn't that it was a better mystery or had more twists, but it was just so engaging and a fresh voice. The main agents are flawed but are genuine and the story runs along at a great pace. Can't wait for the next one.

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ej0728
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Just starting and already loving it. Always so happy to find a new thriller. Can't wait to see how it all comes together.