The Grievance Collectors: Dead Day

A killer is on the loose at Harrison University and has been sending cryptic messages to Dr O'Leary. Dead day is approaching and the killer is set to make it one to remember. Can Dr O'Leary discover who the sadistic killer is before she becomes the next target.
This is book 2 in the series and I haven't read the first book but there's enough in the book to help you follow the story. I really enjoyed this book, it was so good.
I wasn't sure at the start if I was going to like it but then I found myself gripped and needing to read on. The pacing picks up as the story goes on and the characterisations are really good. I liked Dr O'Leary and her back story really pulls you in, making you feel for her.

Wow! Such a good read! Thriller that will keep you awake at night!

Even through this is a follow up book in a series, I haven't read the first one, and most readers can probably follow the plot if they haven't either. There is enough dialogue and clues given to flesh out what happened previously. I liked the inner perspective of those who teach at and run universities, having only been a student myself. It made me think how my school worked. The creepy parts are suitably creepy, and the mystery enjoyable. The narrative flips from first person to third occasionally, and it was a bit disorienting to remember who was who, and who the "I" was when the perspective changed.

Nicely done. This book was full of so many creepy, surprising, and interesting twists and turns. This book had me feeling a little disturbed every now and then. The characters in the book were very well written and the story was amazing, sad, and creepy. I loved it!! I am looking forward to reading more books from this author. It did not disappoint. Thanks for allowing me to write about this book and let others know how good it was.

Dr. Bridget O'Leary is receiving anonymous notes from the killer who is telling her that the Dead Day tradition will become a memorial for murdered students and faculty, rather than a day set aside to prepare for final exams. This is not helping O'Leary keep her mind off the deaths of her baby and her husband, Caleb's murder. Detective Sam Adams is investigating the murders of a young biology professor and another body with the same markings. Adams also investigated the murder of O'Leary's husband. Now notes to her office. Can Adams keep the killer away from O'Leary? She seems to be the focus of the killer's attention. Why? What does she have to do with these killings and her husband's death? Or is it just a sick game someone is playing? You will need to read the book to find out. This story is very well written and keeps things 'just out of reach' of the reader where you don't know who or what will come up next. I received ARC of this book. The review is voluntarily done, with pleasure and my own opinion

Such a good read! This was full creepy with interesting twists and turns. Will definitely keep you awake at night!

The Grievance Collectors: Dead Day by Karla M. Hull.
A series of sadistic murders has transformed Harrison University’s quiet southern charm into a house of horrors. The killer is sending anonymous notes to Dr. Bridget O’Leary hinting the Dead Day tradition will become a memorial for murdered students and faculty, rather than a day set aside to prepare for final exams. The frantic search for this psychotic killer leads Bridget on a terrifying professional and personal journey. Bridget O’Leary is grateful for the hectic, workaholic pace that characterizes her job as the newly appointed Provost for Harrison University. Focusing on the needs of thousands of students and faculty is a welcome diversion from the dark internal conversations reeling out of control in her mind as she tries to cope with baby Lana’s death, and the recent murder of her husband Caleb. Bridget faces the beginning of the fall semester with optimism and confidence until her rose-colored glasses are shattered by news that members of local gangs have infiltrated the campus, and may be responsible for the brutal murder of a young biology professor. When another body is discovered with the same savage markings, the hunt for a serial killer begins and Bridget has to grapple with events that threaten to destroy her. Detective Sam Adams has investigated dozens of murders including the murder of Bridget’s husband Caleb. His anxiety is heightened by the fact that the killer is placing notes in Bridget’s office. These murders are personal and Bridget is either a target or a pawn in this deadly rampage. He may have ruined his chances for a relationship with Bridget, but he has no intention of losing her at the hands of this killer. Can Sam and Bridget find the killer before the end of the semester, or will the meaning of the Dead Day tradition on campus be forever altered?
A really good read. I did enjoy this book. Kept me guessing. 4*.