I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. A fascinating psychological thriller. Alice was a victim of brutal stabbing by two fanatical readers of her Dad's graphic novels. She has changed her name and life in hopes for a better future. Then someone named Mr. Interested finds her, and her life is turned upside down. Great writing and very creepy story. Loved it.

What would you be willing to do, to get what your heart desires? That is what Mister Tender, the bartender wants to know from the people who come into his bar and sit in front of him for the evening. Alice's father created Mister Tender and unleashed horror for his family. His Mister Tender books become fan favorites, primarily of adolescent girls. Some of those adolescent girls become pawns in a horrible game, and some people do not come back from that game ever. Do you want to play?

For me this book began slowly, and I was not sure I was going to read the whole thing. Never judge a book too soon, though, as I quickly found that I could not put the book down. In fact, I read the entire book in one day, while sick at home, convalescing. I could not put it down as I simply had to know what would happen! Carter Wilson crafted a tale woven in suspense, mystery and psychological imbalance. Nothing is what it seems, at least not for most of this novel, where Alice, the main character, is cautioned to trust no one. A message that comes back from the dead, over and over, to remind her that she is not at all safe. The bigger question is why? Read the book to find out. Make sure you have a good chunk of time, as you won't be able to put it down.

Mister Tinder’s Girl is one of those thrillers you’ll want to read in one sitting. When Alice realizes she has a stalker that’s been following her since her near death attack when she was a teen secrets emerge which will change everything she thinks she knows. Great character development and kept me guessing up until the very end. Thank you Net Galley & Sourcebooks for my ARC copy.

I requested this book because I really like the previous two books of Wilson's I've read (Comfort of Black and Revelation). My favorite thing about Wilson's writing is that his books are not only good but they are so unique! It's difficult to guess the plot because these are not cookie cutter plots and Mister Tender's Girl was no exception. His writing style keeps me wanting to turn the pages and I will definitely continue to read his books in this genre.

Unfortunately this book didn’t do it for me. I had a hard time connecting to the characters.

Really enjoyed this story! Well written! Looking forward to reading more by this author!

"What if some of the people in the world already know you? Know everything about you, have been studying you?" This is the reality Alice finds herself in, after thinking she has out smarted her past. Through a series of surprising events, Alice finds her own truth and self after facing down the psychopaths that have mentally held her hostage.
Wilson tells a riveting tale, one that is intelligently written and hard to put down. As the mystery unfolds, you see just how masterful the plot truly is, and are left spellbound.

I received a free advanced reading copy in exchange for an unbiased review, and unfortunately I just didn't connect with this story at all and did not finish it.

Loosely connected to the "Slenderman" myth and the local (to me) Wisconsin story of two girls claiming they stabbed their friend after being told to do so by Slenderman, this story is told in the POV of the girl who survived a similar incident and a hidden conspiracy that comes to light.

Not for me.

At 14, Alice was viciously stabbed by twin teens who were supposedly doing the bidding of Mister Tender, a character in a graphic novel written by Alice's father. Although she recovered physically, she still suffers from rehabilitating panic attacks as well as other irrational fears. But perhaps all of her fears aren't completely irrational as she finds out that someone is watching her every move.

This was quite the suspenseful creepy story with some surprising twists. Very enjoyable though the end was just a tad over the top. 4.5 stars!

I liked this book but didn't love it. It kept me interested had to find out who was stalking Alice and why but I like a more action pact book. If you want a different book from the same old mystery then this book is for you.

Mister Tender's Girl is the latest story by Carter Wilson. Mr Wilson immediately pulls the reader into the story of what happened to Alice in the past and how it is relating to her life today. Some edge of your seat moments and lots of surprises. I was given an early copy to review.

Wow! This is definitely a page turning read. I was looking forward to reading this book. It sounded like the real life tragedy of the Slender man stabbing not far from my hometown. The story was absolute chilling.

Fourteen years ago, in England, two girls attacked Alice Hill. They told the authorities Mr. Tender told them to attack Alice. However, Mr. Tender is not a real person. He was made up by Alice's Father. Now fourteen years later Alice Gray, she has changed her name and moved to America with her brother and mother. They left her father back in England. The move and name change only kept her safe for so long. Mr. Tender is now back in her life and making things very difficult for Alice, her friends, and family. She inadvertently gets her upstairs tenant involved and puts his life at risk. Her brother while trying to help her tends to make the situation harder. Her mother has her own issues which make Alice's life even more confusing. This was a page turning fast read for me. I read it in two days and except for some items that the reader is left wondering about, the story was intriguing and thrilling. Those open ends did cause me to drop this to a 3.5 star review, which I rounded to 4, because, well because we do not have the .5 star option.

Mini-Spoiler-Free Review: Mister Tender’s Girl
If Mister Tender reminds you of Slenderman, you probably aren’t the only one. There are bits and pieces of the legend of The Slenderman throughout Mister Tender’s Girl and if you know anything about him, you’ll see them. If not, you should do a little scary research sometime, though it is not necessary before reading this thriller.

Mister Tender is a graphic novel character. One that is not terribly tender, despite his name. He inspires fear in readers and actually gets into the heads of some teen girls who attempt murder for his approval.

The novel explores the daughter of Mr. Tender’s creator. Alice of paranoia and fear of knives. Everything pushes her buttons. Someone could mean her harm… is it in her head or real? Is Mr. Tender out there somewhere? Is he looking for Alice?

I read this in two sittings. I really loved the psychological elements and the suspense. If you like thrillers and don’t mind looking behind you for a few days after reading, go for this one!

Been reading Carter Wilson for a while now, he's always done well and occasionally more so. This one, though, is unquestionably his magnum opus or, at least, the best of the best, the one that showcases just how far he's come as an author. This is a pretty thrilling thriller, a genuinely intense suspense. This is good, very good. All the more so for being set right around the spookiest time of the year from mid October until November 1st. Mister Tender is a graphic novel character, an irresistibly charming bartender with a demonic angle to him, he wants to know your secret desires and what you would do to get them and then he nudges you toward that goal. Mister Tender's girl is the daughter of the graphic novel creator, who survived a terrible attack inspired by the story as a teenager and has dedicated her life since to becoming an ultimate survivor, to getting as far from victimhood as possible. Now her past seems to be all around her and getting closer and there is no one she can trust. Mister Tender is coming to get her. Sounds like fun, right? And it is, it really is, a bonafide treat for mystery thriller fans, even if a moral at times is ever so slightly heavy handed. Strong likeable female protagonist, strong writing, fascinating cast of characters, eerie atmosphere, great pacing...this was a very enjoyable read. And, despite the page count, quite a quick one too. Thanks Netgalley.

Too many characters going in and out of the storyline and a bizarre unbelieveable ending. No thank you.

Carter Wilson has once again proven that he is one of the best and most original thriller writers in the business today. Mysteries within mysteries, this is a story of obsession,family secrets, and tragedy as we see Alice terrorized and traumatized by people and events orchestrated by her fathers fictional creation, MR TINDER. Every time I thought I had things figured out I was blindsided by another revelation. Creepy and suspenseful, this is one to add to your to be read list!

The premise for this book was so good, I had to read it immediately, and I wasn’t disappointed! (Well, except for the fact I lost sleep staying up to read it). When Alice was growing up in London, her father created a huge stir with a series of graphic novels about Mister Tender, a very bad bartender who preyed on the sad and lonely customers in his bar by convincing to commit terrible atrocities. One day Alice is attacked, nearly stabbed to death by two of her school friends who tell police that Mister Tender told them to do it. Alice’s father stopped writing the books, but the damage was done and Alice mover to America with her mother. As an adult, Alice is a fearful woman, prone to panic attacks and worry that Mister Tender is not through with her. I’m sure this story is based, in part, on the Slender Man murder of a young girl who was murdered by her own friends, because Slender Man told them to do it. This book is terrifying on so many levels, not the least of which is that mass delusion exists and that the young or weak-minded are especially vulnerable. Read this book! Creeptastic!

I am completely fascinated by urban legends, so when I heard Mister Tender's Girl by Carter Wilson was inspired by the very real 'Slender Man' stabbing, I couldn't wait to read this creepy novel.

Alice owns a coffee and sweets shop called the Stone Rose. 'Silence, memories and nighttime' frighten her. She suffers debilitating panic attacks. Her fears are not unfounded; she lives her life scared with good reason.

When Alice was a young girl living in London, her father created, wrote and inked a series of graphic novels about Mister Tender - a part human, part demon bartender who listens to his customer’s tales of woe and then convinces them to do very bad things.

A few nights before Halloween, Alice is walking home with two school friends. They are obsessed with her father's books and stab her multiple times claiming they were instructed to do so by Mister Tender. She survives the attack, but shortly after she is released from hospital her father stops writing the stories and her parents divorce. Alice and her brother move to America with their mother. Her father is later killed by an unknown assailant, the murderer never caught.

Now an adult, Alice keeps to herself. She is lonely and decides to check a dating site she has signed up with and is horrified to see she has a match under the screen name ‘Mister Tender'. Since moving to the US she has changed her name and never shared her past with anyone.

Wilson composes a very troubling, specific history for Alice and she grabbed my attention from the moment she was introduced. She has trained herself to be physically strong, but mentally she is a mess. Her paranoia is palpable. It overwhelms her and affects how she lives her life. Multi-faceted and flawed, Alice is a complicated personality who maintained my focus and holds her own in the story. She managed to gain my sympathy as well as my admiration, carrying her scars both inside and out.

All of Wilson's characters are rendered with lovingly exquisite detail and he is somehow able to do this with very few words. There is an intensity in his descriptions - from the interactions Alice has with her mother and brother to the customers in her shop.

The tension builds quickly and you know something very bad is coming just around the corner. Wilson's writing conveys a brooding sense of fear that is unrelenting. He convincingly unleashes a terrifyingly real creation into his fictional world. Dark and chilling, Mister Tender's Girl fully lived up to my expectations. Highly recommended.