A great new suspense novel by Roberts. Main characters are likeable and you root for them to succeed in this suspenseful thriller. Highly recommend this book. Thanks for the advanced copy NetGalley. #NetGalley #MindGames

Nora Roberts delivers another great story with Mind Games. There is suspense, romance, a little paranormal, and some truly interesting, lovable characters. I especially enjoyed the strong sense of family and community which helped overcome the darkness of the killer.
Recommended.

Imagine you can see in someone's mind and what they are doing? Imagine you can see in the mind of the man who kills your parents and you witness the whole thing from miles away? Thea has an incredible gift passed down from her grandma Lucy and that is exactly what happens to her.

Ray Riggs was the man who murdered her parents and he also has the same gift...which he starts to use from jail to get into Thea's head. It is a wild story with many twists, country life living and a love story thrown in. I highly recommend.

Thea and Rem’s parents are viciously murdered, and Thea can see it as it happening even though she is hours away visiting her grandmother. Using her “gift”, Thea is able to share details that puts the killer away. Turns out the killer also has the “gift” which he uses to enter Thea’s dreams and torment her.

I enjoyed this story and its unique storyline.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martins Publishing Group, and Nora Roberts For the opportunity to read and review Mind Games.

Nora Roberts never fails to deliver an outstanding and suspenseful mystery and MIND GAMES is no exception. I was immediately charmed by the Fox family who were on their way to the family homestead, an idyllic farm in the Apalachians. Twelve-year-old Thea and her younger brother Rem are excited about their annual summer visit and the chance to spend a few weeks with their grandmother. After a quick visit, their parents return home little suspecting that their world isabout to take an abrupt and sinister change. When Thea and her Gran awaken one night from a horrible dream, they know it is the result of their hereditary gift of "the sight." And they know their lives will never be the same: they have witnessed the hideous murder of Thea's mother and father miles away in Virginia. Because of "the sight," Thea is able to provide a detailed description of the crime and of the vicious killer who is brought to justice. As she grows older, her gift becomes stronger and she develops a psychic link with the murderer that will shadow her into the future. After college, now a successful game designer, she continues to live on the farm and use her skill to help law enforcement save the lives of other victims. Then, through a quirk of fate, she meets the man of her dreams -- and realizes the time has come to start a new chapter in her life. But to achieve her freedom from the link with her parents' killer, she knows she will have to face yet a new level of danger.

Another great Nora Roberts' book!
I loved the story! The heroine's unique gift made for a fascinating story.
I really enjoyed the supporting cast of characters that surrounded her and the ending was unexpected.
As usual, the book delivered on the suspense and romance that we expect from a Nora Roberts standalone.

Couldn't put this book down.
It had a little bit of everything , Love/Murder/Mystery and Fantasy all in one book.
Nora Roberts did it again. Another winner.

Another Nora Roberts home run! I’ll admit at first, the sadness of it threw me off a bit because it isn’t the “typical” Nora Roberts book. But MAN once you get going, you will be hard pressed to stop! Every single character is phenomenally written, and you can just crawl right into this world that’s been created. Grammie and Bray are my absolute favorites, with Thea, Rem, Ty and Bunk very close behind. I loved how strong Thea was, especially while dealing with Riggs, and also thought her relationships with Musk and Howard were the perfect touch. The pace flowed just right and the ending was perfect, not too much but didn’t leave you wondering. I would love a follow up book to see what happens with Rem, Maddy’s wedding and what the future holds for Thea and her family!

This book lives up to the title as Nora Roberts takes her readers on a definite mind game. With each chapter Thea needs to close figurative windows and doors to stop her parent killer from getting into her head. Back and forth, push and pull until the very end. This psychological thriller was one I will not easily forget. A great read.

Brilliantly done. Nora never let's me down. I was so hype to get this. No matter what it is, if nora writes it, it goes on my list even if I've not seen a cover or even read a full summary. There's a reason she's definitely one of my top 5, probably top 3, authors ever. She knows how to pull you in and keep your there for the duration. The first 4-6 chapters had me anxious and I didn't really realize I was holding my breath, waiting for that shoe to drop. The shoe that sets the crux of the book on its ear. It was heartbreaking but you root so hard for Thea and Rem and Lucy (and Ty) as the book develops. The only bummer was I was really hoping for an epilogue but it takes nothing away from the book that it wasn't there. As always, I look forward to Nora's next book. She does suspense woven with a hair of romance really well. This was really good. Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Every time I read one of Nora Roberts books I think, this is my favorite book and Mind Games was no exception. Part classic Nora Roberts, with her stunning scenery and detailed character development and part Stephen King, with his other worldly phenomenon, this book hit all the feels for me. Thea has a gift, passed down through the females in her family. This gift shapes her life. When she discovers the dark side of it, and how it can be used by another, she is faced with the challenge of her life. Nora Roberts is a masterful story teller who weaves together a fascinating tale of family, friendship, betrayal and love. It is an exceptionally well written, delightful tale!

I’ve read Nora for 20+ years and really enjoy her stand alones the most. This was the best one in a long time.

Thea was twelve when her parents were murdered by Ray Riggs. So saw the whole thing happen for 8 hours away. Both Ray and Thea have the gift of going into someone’s mind. Ray for evil, Thea for the good.

Most of the book is set in present day. We meet Thea’s remaining family, some towns folk and watch her fall in love. The climax was not at all what I expected.

It was a fabulous read.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Heart be still — it’s how I respond whenever I hear there is a new “Nora” book out, even after all these years and Mind Games delivers. This has all of the punch that her yearly releases has, but adds in a touch of mystical realism for the perfect combination of love, life, and tragedy. While a little stronger violence this time than I prefer, knowing that there was and always will be a happy ending — was enough to get through the painful parts. Thanks to NetGalley for the advance reader copy.

Pretty much since this author has been writing books, I’ve been reading them. And as someone who has read them for years, I know just about what to expect when I read a new one: great writing, wonderful characters, and a very engaging read. Yes, that’s what this is, and I was quite engaged throughout the whole book anxiously awaiting what was coming on the next page. When I was finished, I admit to a little bit of “is that all.” I think because I’m more of an action-driven plot person than a character-driven plot person and this was more of a character-driven novel. The bad guy was not in front and center very much during the books, and as such there wasn’t much tension from his character that the others really felt including not really any action. In spite of these things, however, I did quite enjoy all the characters and enjoyed just about every minute of this. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

This book starts out on a scary high with violent crime. Mental telepathy pulls in the victim’s daughter and sets the stage for the remainder of the book. After the rapid opening, the book slows down considerably through the middle and then races to the end. The main characters are interesting and personable making the lowered tension of the middle an enjoyable read. Overall, a very enjoyable read.

Loved this new adventure from Nora Roberts!

More than a romance novel, there are twists and turns in this book. Starting with her parents murder, Thea and her brother are raised by their maternal grandmother. Thea's gifts (as well as her grandmother) introduces Ray, her parents' killer and 'partner' in the Mind Game.

This book was superb, keeping me up at night and wanting to finish the story but not too quickly. Love Nora Roberts and her writing.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC

You know those books that just make you smell and feel memories? Or want to enjoy some simple things in life? Yeah? Now hold onto those thoughts because you’re going to feel them in droves here. I could almost smell summer, the garden, the art created in the kitchen. I could almost feel the sunshine on my skin, the feeling of togetherness with those who matter most. All of that weaves an engaging tale of making the most of what you’ve got. Tragedy, family, gifts or curses. All of it. Thea, Rem, and Lucy all make this so easily felt from jump.

Of course, the light has to be balanced by the dark and twisted for a little bit. Otherwise, that light and love may not feel so perfect in the end. So trust me, we’ve got that also. The deprived person determined to stalk Thea, any way he can. The anger and hate and pure evil emanating from him is something terrifying, but Thea isn’t weak. She’s not going to lose. And she’s finding love with the one man she never expected along the way.

There are secrets, mysteries, some misery, loads of emotion, and danger waiting within these pages. And I wouldn’t want this story to be told any other way.

This book is one of the reasons Nora Roberts is one of my favorite authors! Imagine being able to see your parents getting killed and not being able to do anything to help them. To be able to read someone's mind and to see into their past, is a gift and a curse. One of the best books I have read!

This is another great book from the wonderful Nora Roberts. Nora Roberts never fails to grab your attention in the very beginning and keep you enthralled until the end. This story is about a sister and brother that are doing their yearly two week summer visit with their grandmother, when their parents are killed by a deranged man with a "special" mind power. It is found that the grandmother and Thea have the same powers. The story unfolds of how Thea is able to help catch the man that killed her parents and put him in max prison. While the books moves into how the children grow up and lead their lives, Thea is still tied to the man that killed her parents in her head. She wants to be rid of him forever, but at what cost?

The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is that I felt there were parts that were a little drawn out and then the ending was slightly rushed. Normally I love all of Nora Roberts endings and she ties them up nicely, even if I wanted more. This book felt like it was just done and I had so many things I wanted to be answered.

Still a great book and I think a must read! I thank Net Galley and St.Martin Press for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Mind Games by Nora Roberts weaves a tale of good vs evil. The good is Thea. The evil is Ray. The story unfolds as Thea and her brother spend two week with Grammie in Kentucky. Thea has premonitions and has a doozy of one while there, as does her grandmother. Her parents are murdered. Thea sees it as it is happening…and the killer sees her even though the murder takes place in Virginia. This story caught me right from the beginning and I did not want to stop reading until the very end. Highly recommend this novel.