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Title: Before Evil
Subtitle: Maggie O'Dell, Book 12
Author: Alex Kava
Narrator: Regina Reagan
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-28-17
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Medical Thrillers

Publisher's Summary:
Special Agent Maggie O'Dell doesn't need to set foot at a crime scene to catch a serial killer. From her small Quantico office, she's profiled criminals using just Polaroids and faxed copies of evidence from homicide detectives across the country. Then comes Albert Stucky...and nothing will ever be the same.
Stucky is a sadistic madman who places pieces of his victims in takeout containers and leaves them for innocent bystanders to find. He enjoys his twisted games as much as he enjoys the kill. And when Maggie is tasked with profiling his murders, Stucky is only too happy to rise to the challenge.

Critic Reviews:
"O'Dell could be Reacher's long-lost twin." (Lee Child)
"Rip-roaring action that only builds in intensity with every page." (Tess Gerritsen)

Members Reviews:
"No Ordinary Hunter"
No ordinary evil, either!! The serial killer in this prequel is exceptionally sick, rich, organized, sadistic, and pathological. By the way, great idea to write many books in a serial of an FBI Profiler, and then tell the story of how she got there!! If you've read any of the Maggie O'Dell books, you will love learning more about her early years. If you haven't read any of this series, this couldn't be a better place to start!
A richly created and described character, Maggie O'Dell has been an FBI profiler a short time, but she has a gift. She has helped find quite a few murderers, even though she has never been in the so-called field. She works from packets of information, pictures, and sometimes evidence of the crime. In "Before Evil" Author Alex Kava relates Maggie's first case in the field, and it's a doozie! We also learn about Maggie's childhood, losses, loves, and challenges.
This storyline is well-plotted, engrossing, and entertaining from the beginning to the frightening and surprising end!

Nail Biting, Captivating Thriller!
From the author's note:
"I never intended to write a series. I know that may seem difficult to believe, especially now after twelve books featuring FBI Special Agent Maggie OâDellâfifteen, if you consider the Ryder Creed series which includes Maggie. Many of you have heard me talk about this before. When I wrote my debut novel, A Perfect Evil, I intended for it be a standalone novel. To be honest, I didnât even read series novels back in those days. A Perfect Evil became an international bestseller, and suddenly, my publisher at the time, insisted I write a followup novel. If thatâs what readers wanted, then of course, thatâs what Iâd write."
If you haven't yet started the O'Dell series, this is the launching pad as it's the prequel to A Perfect Evil. If you have started reading the series, then you're going to enjoy this book. Many of our questions are answered, about the serial killer Albert Stucky, Dr. Gwen Patterson, Maggie, etc.
The story has FBI agent and profiler Maggie O'Dell out in the field for the first time. She is up against serial killer Albert Stucky, and in a fascinating, compelling, action packed story, we learn more about our heroines idiosyncrasies and her strength. Maggie is an intelligent, driven woman and I very much enjoyed this well written suspense filled tale sure to be on the best seller's lists.
I loved the ending, but my only gripe is that the ending wasn't more elaborate.