Thanks to the publisher via Netgalley for a review copy!

Another exciting installment featuring Gwen Proctor and her family. This poor family is relentlessly hounded by internet trolls, press, and more, but in this case their notoriety can help another young lady.

This kept me on my toes and intrigued particularly in the second half of the book. Thrilling!

2.5 stars for Wolfhunter River. I was a huge fan of the first book in this series, but we are going downhill here. This installment struggled with pacing issues and lots of eye rolling moments, but overall I kept reading and at times was fully engrossed in the action. Trying to play off of the internet trolls still pursuing but yet bringing in a whole new plot line felt weird and forced. Not sure if Rachel is planning a 4th installment, but I personally think it is time to move on to a new story, nothing new to see here!

Thank you NetGalley for my ARC!

Wolfhunter River is a fast-paced, heart-pounding, entertaining and suspenseful story that is full of action that had me on the edge of my seat while reading this one.

I loved Gwen, even more, here is this story and her character is even stronger than before. She is still brave, fierce, determined and protective but felt like she took on more of a cinematic hero feel to her character that I thought wasn't so realistic but definitely entertaining.

So I have a confession here some of Traveling Sisters I read this one with don’t know I didn’t actually read the second book to this series even though it was a Traveling Friends group read. I didn't really feel I missed out on anything needed to know for this one and it worked really well for me. However, I do suggest reading the first before this one because that is one I feel is really needed to get the background to Gwen and her family.

The ending moves quite fast and there is a lot going on that had my heart pounding and shouting at the characters again. I listened to some of this off and on while reading parts as well and decided to listen to the end so I don’t rush through it and I am so glad I did. It really added the cinematic feel I felt throughout the story. I highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for letting me read this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
Wow! Another fast paced thriller by Rachel Caine! I have loved all of the books in this series and this was no exception. Very fast read, did not want to put it down. Highly recommend this series if you haven't read them yet. 5 stars!

Gwen Proctor managed to survive her serial killer husband. Not only that, she managed to save her children. However, there is a huge internet crowd that will not leave her alone. Part of that crowd are people thinking that she had a role in his guilt, so her life is simply not safe.

When Gwen is approached by a terrified woman who becomes a victim of a threat, she goes to the town of Wolfhunter to try and help the woman. However, the woman is dead. Gwen is determined to figure out what has happened. Meanwhile, Gwen has spent years trying to feel safe and secure. As time progressed, Gwen eventually developed a relationship with a man named Sam, and this really was a stretch for her.

This thrilling read was fast-paced and kept me intrigued, and sometimes a bit stressed. Wolfhunter River is the third book in this series. I hadn't read the first two, and I really wish I had. I am going for a high rating for this book despite not being more familiar with Gwen's past and the activities and subsequent death of her husband Melvin. The next book in this series, Bitter Falls, will be published in January, 2020.

Many thanks to Thomas & Mercer and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.

I have read a few reviews saying they did not like this book. Or that it was just a filler for the next book. I disagree. I think it was fantastic and I was on the edge of my seat the whole book.

The story starts from the perspective of a young girl. You only find out later the importance of this. Which was not as big of a plot line as I would have thought it would be.

Of course Gwen is busy kicking butt and doing her best to protect Sam and her children.

I am really excited to see what comes next for them!

Rachel Caine did it again!! This is the 3rd book in the Stillhouse Lake series, & I have been impatiently waiting for this release. If you have read the two previous books, this one does not disappoint. I will devour any book by Caine.

Gwen Proctor, mother of two, & wife of serial killer, Melvin Royal. Gwen was put on trial for being Melvin's accomplice & found not guilty, but not everyone believes her. There are those who wish to destroy her & her children. All these books follow Gwen's journey. I advise reading the first 2 books before reading this one.

This is an action packed thriller that you will want to read in one sitting!

This series has a continuing story arc and I highly recommend the first two books be read before starting this one. The backstories are critical to fully understanding the main characters, appreciating from where they’ve come and who they are now.

Gwen Proctor thinks she can finally take a breath after having escaped the clutches of her serial killer husband and exposed and dismantled a dangerous group supporting his sick objectives. However, her family is still at risk from their increased notoriety spearheaded by a group comprised of the family members of Melvin Royal’s victims. And, that group is led by someone with unlimited resources and hatred of Gwen. Meanwhile, she receives a cryptic call from a Marlene Crockett, a stranger from the small town of Wolfhunter who is seeking guidance for herself and her daughter but, not long after, turns up dead with that daughter accused of her murder.

There’s so much going on in this story, especially when Gwen lands in Wolfhunter to help Marlene’s daughter, Vera (Vee) who reached out to her. It was hard to distinguish between the compromised law enforcement, those that just resented Gwen because of her history and the good guys. In the midst of all this is an abducted child and three missing young women feared dead, in addition to the relentless media assaults on Gwen and her family. There’s obviously something seriously wrong in this town and figuring that out is just as challenging. I had to pay close attention because the clues are all there.

I read the first two books and opted to listen to this one as this series is ideal to listen to because of the pace and action. I’m so glad I made the switch because the narrators masterfully handled the narratives of Gwen, her daughter Lanny, her son Connor and her lover Sam Cade. I especially liked the performance for Gwen as she adeptly captured the personality and steeliness of this fearsome woman. I highly recommend this format.

This next phase of life for Gwen and her family didn’t disappoint and it has some powerful, painful moments with some shocking betrayals. There’s nothing predictable about the story and it was beyond exciting and gnarly. At times things seemed a little convoluted but eventually made sense when I got to the outcome. It’s an intricate story and you better pay close attention to the details. It’s a worthy edition to this unique and exciting series.

Wolfhunter River is the third installment in the intensely thrilling Stillhouse Lake series. It picks up where #2 left off, with Gwen Proctor, formally Gina Royal, and her family recovering from a traumatic run-in with Melvin Royal, Gwen's ex-husband and a brutal serial killer. Gwen's family is still being stalked and receiving death threats from groups like the Lost Angels, vigilantes filming a "documentary" and intent on destroying Gwen and her kids on behalf of Melvin's victims.

When Gwen receives a phone call from a distressed woman in Wolfhunter River, she ignores it - not sure if it's a trap or not. Later, she receives a second phone call, this time from the woman's daughter who comes home to find her mother murdered and is being arrested for the crime. With the knowledge that something definitely isn't right in the backwoods town, Gwen travels to Wolfhunter River to do what she can to help the girl and to escape her own stalkers.

I got so drawn into the first two books in this series that I stayed up well into the night to finish each one. This one did not disappoint. While the first 1/3 is a little slow, it quickly picks up and I once again found myself racing through to the end well into the night. These books are intense; I was literally reading as fast as I could during some scenes, holding my breath. Gwen is such a badass woman and her kids are fiercely strong too. I'm looking forward to the next developments in their story. This book was a little bit of a transition into the next phase and I think the Proctors' adventures in helping others are just beginning. I'm excited to see that book #4 is already in the works.

The Wolfhunter River is more than just another engaging mystery: Especially intriguing as the twists and turns are plentiful, and trying to put all the pieces together might not be as easy as one would think !
Highly Recommend Reading !!

Wolfhunter River by Rachel Caine is the third installment of the thrilling Stillhouse Lake series. The first book in the series, Stillhouse Lake, introduced readers to Gwen Proctor who had gone into hiding with her two children after it was found that her husband was a serial killer. The trio had been on the run for several years not only trying to make sure that her husband who had gone to prison wouldn’t know of their whereabouts but also the vigilantes that thought Gwen was an accomplice to the killings instead of an innocent housewife.

After years of being on the run and hiding Gwen and her children were tired of constantly being on the move and decide to finally settle at a home at Stillhouse Lake. This series continues their story from book to book and is best read from the beginning to get the full story on the dangers the family has faced and to get to know all the characters well. The second book, Killman Creek, picked up right where the story had left off and now Wolfhunter River has done the same.

I have followed this series from the beginning and have absolutely loved it giving the first two books five stars. I loved the way it digs deep into what happens to the family of a convicted killer bringing in the internet and media and their intrusion into their lives. The characters are likable, the story is one that has kept my attention and had me on the edge of my seat. The only reason I went with four stars this time is the story took a route I wasn’t quite expecting and seemed to not take advantage of where the second ended, it was still good though just not the wow I expected.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

I loved the first two books in this series, however, I really didn't like this story and had a tough time getting through it. I am still looking forward to the next book in this series because I really do like the main characters.

Another great book in this series and it actually sets this up to be an even longer series which I was excited about!

When you think all the secrets are out, beware! Gwen, Sam and her kids are recovering from the events in the last book but Gwen has been helping people in trouble and somehow a woman in Wolfhunter River gets her number and asks for her help, Gwen doesn't really take it all that seriously until the woman dies, thus starts a new adventure with new foes and some old enemies that threaten the family Gwen and Sam have made.

I enjoy this series very much and I look forward to reading more of this family!

4 stars

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the free copy in exchange for my honest review

I’ve been with this series from the beginning and I’ve been so impressed with all three of them! I would highly recommend picking up Stillhouse Lake and Killman Creek prior to this one so that you can appreciate the character growth in Wolfhunter River. However, I don’t think it would be terrible to follow as a standalone. Books one and two are fantastic, so you won’t be wasting your time!

We’re back with Gwen, her kids, and Sam – they’ve all been through a lot but there’s more in store for them! When your ex-husband was a serial killer, it’s always hard to move forward and keep his terrible actions in the past. Gwen is back in Stillhouse Lake and trying desperately to live a normal life again, but when she is contacted by a woman in need of her help she immediately heads for Wolfhunter.

In true fashion with books one and two, there is the solid character building and development throughout. I think this installment is more character driven than the others, but there was still plenty of suspense and twists thrown at the reader! That’s one thing I can always count on with Caine – a fast-moving and expertly woven thriller. What took off a little bit in my rating was that it felt like there were too many moving parts to this story and got kind of difficult to keep it all straight. Or I felt like we were losing some elements or stories along the way – but Caine did get them all tied together in the end.

WOLFHUNTER RIVER definitely went in a different direction than books one and two, but considering the end of the last book, it was inevitable. I personally loved seeing the characters continue to grow and get more fleshed out as this series progresses, so I’m very curious as to where Caine will take this series next.

I absolutely love this series! Books one and two came and slapped me in the face and I loved every minute of it and book 3 did the same, just not as hard. ;)

This book starts off, like the other two, with a bang. Instant hookage. Then we get back to Gwen, Sam and her kids. I mean, they've already been through enough but it just NEVER ends. I suppose if you're the wife of a serial killer and then you end up killing him... well, things aren't going to be easy. The author does an amazing job bringing us right back in and the growth you see of each and every character was a pleasure to read.

The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because after the opening, I had no idea where that story line went. It all but seemed to have disappeared. Instead, we go on a different tangent and Gwen is off helping someone else.. and it took a bit to get to this point. Now, usually you'll get some glimpses of what's going on with said prologue character throughout the read and maybe all books don't need this but I wish there had been just a smidgen of these glimpses here. *shrug* Of course, it does come full circle at the end. At this point though I was like oh, finally. Here we are.

For me, this book wasn't even about this plot line. It had more to do with the relationships between Gwen and her children, Gwen and Sam and how each of these characters grew and that alone makes this book amazing.

Maybe this could be read as a standalone but I would suggest starting from the beginning so you can fully appreciate these characters. And quite frankly, all of these books are absolutely worth the read. I'm really looking forward to seeing where Caine takes us in the next installment.

This was the first book from this author. I really liked the book and the storyline. I told a few friends about the book, because I will definely real more from this author.

4.5 🌟
I'm very happy to see the direction the author has taken this series in. Even though Melvin Royal is dead, Gwen Proctor, her children and Sam Cade are living on. There was as much if not more action as the first book in the series. I look forward to reading future books in this series.


Thanks to Netgalley and Rachel Caine for my opportunity to read and review this copy.

I loved this series when it started! So, thank you Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this! I still love this series, but after the first book, every book after that has kind of followed the same structure. That's the only complaint I have. I adore the characters and I really enjoy trying to solve the mysteries.

Wolfhunter River had me curious at the start to see what would happen now that Melvin was gone from the series, however, I was soon gripping at the end of my chair holding on for a whirlwind of a ride. This book was excellent. I loved the return of all of my favorite characters and the new dynamics of their relationships. I was left guessing at each turn and looking for the evil in every single character because as I have learned from the rest of the series, you never truly know exactly who to trust. If you are looking for an adventurous and crazy ride, grab a copy of Wolfhunter River, but be sure to buckle up.

Gwen Proctor, formerly known as Gina Royal, has already survived so much. Married to serial killer Melvin Royal, she and her children Lanny and Connor have finally escaped and settled in to life on Stillhouse Lake with Sam Cade, brother of one of Melvin's victims.
Unfortunately they are still being haunted and hunted by fanatical vigilantes who think she was in collusion with her ex-husband.
And it only gets worse when she finds out Miranda Tidwell, whose daughter was a victim of Melvin, is financing a documentary investigating Melvin's crimes and trying to link Gwen to them.
Gwen receives a phone call from Marlene Crockett of Wolfhunter, asking for help in something she is too fearful to speak about over the phone. But she is so vague, Gwen can't justify travelling to see her.
Later she gets a phone call from Vera Crockett, her daughter, telling her Marlene is dead. And Vera, the same age as her daughter Lanny, is the main suspect. Gwen and her family race to help, but they are facing an unknown enemy in a small, unfriendly town.
This is book three of an exciting series. There was action and intrigue throughout. Gwen and her children are sympathetic characters, also victims of Melvin. Looking forward to book four!
This could be read as a standalone, but I strongly recommend reading the series in order. You'll get so much more out of it.
Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review.