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Lost Boy
When Willis Langford, the infamous serial killer, dubbed the Hollywell Slayer, enters Lizzy West’s life, he leaves blood and pain in his wake—kidnapping his son, her best friend, Jack, and killing those who try to stop him.
After witnessing unimaginable evil, the echoes of that day haunt Lizzy into adulthood.
Fifteen years later, Willis is still at large. When new bodies start to pop up with the infamous Hollywell Slayer’s signature written all over them, Lizzy’s life turns upside down.
Death now stalking her at every turn, Lizzy isn’t prepared for a ruggedly handsome mystery man, Clark entering her life, making her question everything she thought she knew. The intensity between them is palpable, but there’s something that isn’t adding up, and one thing Lizzy knows all too well, monsters don’t lie in wait. They hunt you out.
Life is a game of survival.
But who is the hunter and who is the prey?
This is a psychological romantic suspense standalone title.
After witnessing unimaginable evil, the echoes of that day haunt Lizzy into adulthood.
Fifteen years later, Willis is still at large. When new bodies start to pop up with the infamous Hollywell Slayer’s signature written all over them, Lizzy’s life turns upside down.
Death now stalking her at every turn, Lizzy isn’t prepared for a ruggedly handsome mystery man, Clark entering her life, making her question everything she thought she knew. The intensity between them is palpable, but there’s something that isn’t adding up, and one thing Lizzy knows all too well, monsters don’t lie in wait. They hunt you out.
Life is a game of survival.
But who is the hunter and who is the prey?
This is a psychological romantic suspense standalone title.
340 pages, Paperback
First published October 26, 2020
About the author
Ker Dukey
71 books4,774 followersKer Dukey is an International bestselling author based in the United Kingdom.
Genres include:
Dark Romance, Psychological Thriller, New Adult Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Erotic Romance. Ker, is an international bestselling author, with over thirty titles published. Her titles have held multiple #1 bestseller banners and have had rights sold to numerous countries.
In addition to being an author, Ker is an annoying wife and a mother of three children + one dog (who thinks he's human.) She has a passion for reading and binge-watching crime documentaries.
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Genres include:
Dark Romance, Psychological Thriller, New Adult Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Erotic Romance. Ker, is an international bestselling author, with over thirty titles published. Her titles have held multiple #1 bestseller banners and have had rights sold to numerous countries.
In addition to being an author, Ker is an annoying wife and a mother of three children + one dog (who thinks he's human.) She has a passion for reading and binge-watching crime documentaries.
Find her on social media, where she loves interacting with her readers.
My readers' group: http://bit.ly/darKERgroup
My newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KerDukeyauthor
Website: http://kerdukeyauthor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerdukey/
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2kuKWJl
Bookbub: https://tinyurl.com/y68uazav
PA: terriesin@gmail.com
REPRESENTATION:
lbla
lorella belli literary agency
54 Hartford House
35 Tavistock Crescent
Notting Hill
London W11 1AY
tel. + 44 (0) 20 7727 8547
fax. + 44 (0) 870 787 4194
info@lorellabelliagency.com
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October 25, 2020
Author perks... I got an early copy of this one and LOVED it. A twisty, thrilling page turner. As with all of Ker’s books, this one sucks you in from the very first page and spits you out at the end breathless and exhilarated. I devoured it in one sitting.
October 22, 2020
Lost Boy by Ker Dukey was a power packed story that kept me on the edges and wrecked my heart.This was a combination of psychological thriller and romantic suspense that was a adrenaline filled and sensational read. The twists and turns have left me speechless. And my head is still reeling from the shock.
One serial killer. A young girl. Her best friend. One night of trauma, blood, murder and everything. Liz has never really recovered from the life altering experience. She barely holds on to her sanity. And new bodies start appearing around her. Is the killer back for her? What happened to her lost boy?
This story was playing games with my own mind. I was drowning in suspense and I didn't come up for air till the end. The writing was so intense that I could feel the fear coursing through my own veins. I admit I startled quiet a few times in certain difficult scenes. The plot was elaborate and complex and smart. Liz's character was portrayed brilliantly. The fractured psyche of a trauma survivor came alive. I was so paranoid of everyone as anyone could be the killer. It was definitely a scary and thrilling experience. And Jack aka Lost Boy did come back. But you have to read the story to know how they got reunited. I am proud of him. His life was no less difficult than Liz. From middle of violence and sociopathic behaviour, he has become this amazing man. They have a connection that stayed intact so many years. And these new threats will only bring them together.
Lost Boy by Ker Dukey sent my heart and soul on overdrive. My inside is in a frantic state from the explosive and twisted story line. It kept me glued to the pages. What an addictive read!
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
One serial killer. A young girl. Her best friend. One night of trauma, blood, murder and everything. Liz has never really recovered from the life altering experience. She barely holds on to her sanity. And new bodies start appearing around her. Is the killer back for her? What happened to her lost boy?
This story was playing games with my own mind. I was drowning in suspense and I didn't come up for air till the end. The writing was so intense that I could feel the fear coursing through my own veins. I admit I startled quiet a few times in certain difficult scenes. The plot was elaborate and complex and smart. Liz's character was portrayed brilliantly. The fractured psyche of a trauma survivor came alive. I was so paranoid of everyone as anyone could be the killer. It was definitely a scary and thrilling experience. And Jack aka Lost Boy did come back. But you have to read the story to know how they got reunited. I am proud of him. His life was no less difficult than Liz. From middle of violence and sociopathic behaviour, he has become this amazing man. They have a connection that stayed intact so many years. And these new threats will only bring them together.
Lost Boy by Ker Dukey sent my heart and soul on overdrive. My inside is in a frantic state from the explosive and twisted story line. It kept me glued to the pages. What an addictive read!
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
March 6, 2021
Serial Thriller Romance!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: ❤️💙💜💛🖤
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📔📙
World building: 🌎🌏🌍🌎🌎
Character development: 👤👤👤👤👤
The setting: Chicago
The Hero: Clark – Recently moved in upstairs from Lizzy and Charlotte who both work at the local coffee shop and attend college. Clark is always watching Lizzy and showing up where she is.
The heroine: Lizzy – only months apart in age and brought up together by single mothers, Lizzy and Jack were best friends. Jack is kidnapped by serial killer Willis Langford (his father) when they are eight years old. However, Lizzy still relives the trauma in nightmares and anxiety and Willis Langford was never caught.
The Love Story: Lizzy has been having fantasies about the new neighbor upstairs and when he seeks her out they find they are attracted to each other and share a connection.
I loved the darkness, mystery, and suspense that this book contained. It was pretty romantic, but also somewhat scary and a bit crazy too. I also loved the supporting characters. Charlotte was a hoot, especially in dealings between her and Lizzy’s friend Steven.
I like serial killer books when they are mixed with romance because you just never know who is a good guy and who is a bad guy (or girl). This book was romantic, steamy and quite unpredictable. I loved every minute of it. I wished it were longer!
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: ❤️💙💜💛🖤
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📔📙
World building: 🌎🌏🌍🌎🌎
Character development: 👤👤👤👤👤
The setting: Chicago
The Hero: Clark – Recently moved in upstairs from Lizzy and Charlotte who both work at the local coffee shop and attend college. Clark is always watching Lizzy and showing up where she is.
The heroine: Lizzy – only months apart in age and brought up together by single mothers, Lizzy and Jack were best friends. Jack is kidnapped by serial killer Willis Langford (his father) when they are eight years old. However, Lizzy still relives the trauma in nightmares and anxiety and Willis Langford was never caught.
The Love Story: Lizzy has been having fantasies about the new neighbor upstairs and when he seeks her out they find they are attracted to each other and share a connection.
I loved the darkness, mystery, and suspense that this book contained. It was pretty romantic, but also somewhat scary and a bit crazy too. I also loved the supporting characters. Charlotte was a hoot, especially in dealings between her and Lizzy’s friend Steven.
I like serial killer books when they are mixed with romance because you just never know who is a good guy and who is a bad guy (or girl). This book was romantic, steamy and quite unpredictable. I loved every minute of it. I wished it were longer!
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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October 20, 2020
Wow! Just...Wow!! The Queen of Dark Psychological Romance is back with Lost Boy!! Blue River Prison is where this story begins with The Hollywell Slayer aka Willis Langford. His legacy changes the path of Lizzy West and her lost boy. Can she remember what happened and stay safe when a murderer runs loose? A twisted, dark, psychological semi romantic thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat! Told in the past and present to understand what has and will happen. I don’t want to spoil this deliciously dark story so you’ll just have to read it for yourselves. Brilliant! A Definite Top Read for lovers of dark and twisted! Told in Lizzy’s POV
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October 25, 2020
'LOST BOY' is a full length dark psychological thriller with a smidgen of romance by Ker Dukey. Past and Present time.
Going into this I didn't know what to expect, signing up I'd only glimpsed the blurb, it all centered around the author, she always delivers heart pounding stories which leave me begging for more, this was no exception, I was hooked as soon as I started it, I didn't know where the author was going to lead me but I was all in for the ride. Lost Boy is dark, gritty and oh so twisted, my nerves were frayed as I tried to play detective picking apart all the clues we were given, epic fail on my part..
A trail of blood always led to Lizzie a killer taunting her, playing cat and mouse, leaving bodies in his wake, is it a copy cat killer or has Willis Langford come out of hiding? This was well worth the wait!! Chills frequently raced down my spine. Expect the unexpected, a unique spine chilling read.
February 24, 2021
Book: Lost Boy
Author: Ker Dukey
Type: Standalone
Genre: Romantic Suspense
POV: First Person - Lizzy
Rating: 4 Hearts!
Name/Age: Lizzy West - 23 ┃ Clark - 24
Setting: Chicago, Illinois.
Published: October 26, 2020
TRIGEERS: Murders - a lot of murders and blood and gore because SERIAL KILLERS! Yum.
He’s a monster, yet my heart refuses to stop loving him. That makes me a monster too.
Serial killers are always fascinating.
Case in point - me when I saw this book is about serial killers:
Holy fuck, that was some twisted shit. And I liked it. I don’t know what that says about me but whatever. I crave the darker reads, it's in my blood.
Lost Boy was one hell of a ride. If you've read Pretty Stolen Dolls, then you know Ker Dukey can create a masterpiece. And Lost Boy was exactly that. So wickedly suspenseful and mind-blending, I loved every second of it. I went into this not knowing what to expect. And what I got... Well, holy fucking shit. What a mindf*ck. There are so many intricate twists and turns that make this book such a page-turner. Talk about complicated characters, well this one was loaded with them as they were all mysterious and dangerous and all held mind-blowing secrets. There were parts unraveling throughout the story I did not see coming. You don't just read a Ker Dukey book, you live it, you feel it, you emerge yourself in it. And it takes you forever to get over the book hangover.
My mind feels like a disease at times, slowly killing me from within.
Lost Boy is so well written, the story flowed with ease which made it easy to fall into this plot and lose myself. I was grabbed at the prologue and it was a roller coaster ride to the end. The characters, the world building, the nail-biting suspense of it all really elevated the story. I definitely had some guesses and some were right and some were a little off base since I was led awry. But it was so fun to figure out a little tiny bit of what was really going on. It’s been a while since I read something like this, and I was pleasantly surprised to find this written by one of my favorite dark authors. Ker Dukey really did a fantastic job. It really feels like it's been forever since I experienced one of her stories, but of course, I'm so addicted that she could have released one last week, and it would still feel like the same amount of forever, to be honest.
I want him to be the angel in the darkness my life has become.
Lizzy and Clark, they were both so mysterious and broken. Lizzy has lived through some very awful things, you have no choice but to hope that she can have some sort of peace and happiness. She was so likable, and Clark had just the right amount of creepiness even though he was trying to be good. He tried so hard to be good, to do the right thing. I loved him and felt for him and cried for him and cheered for him. Full of angst, emotion, pain, suffering, gore and passion, and the suspense element had me crawling at these pages to get to the other. I honestly couldn't get enough of it.
I love you. God, no one has ever loved a woman the way I love you. You’re my everything. My soul is tethered to yours—now, then, always.
If you love a good dark and twisted romance full of suspense, intriguing characters, and a story that is sure to leave shocked, then you will love this book.
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November 6, 2020
I love Ker Dukey’s dark and suspenseful reads! This book was awesome and it kept me guessing from start to finish! My only complaint was that I found the beginning to drag a bit, and I kept wondering if there was going to be any kind of romance in the story. By the second half, it picked up in a big way, and I was all in at that point!
I really can’t say anything about the actual story... or the characters as I don’t want to give anything or anyone away! If you are like me, and love a story that keeps you guessing about “who done it”, than you must read this one!!! I usually am very good at guessing what is going on; but this time around I was definitely surprised at the outcome!
I highly recommend this dark, suspenseful story! You won’t be disappointed!
I really can’t say anything about the actual story... or the characters as I don’t want to give anything or anyone away! If you are like me, and love a story that keeps you guessing about “who done it”, than you must read this one!!! I usually am very good at guessing what is going on; but this time around I was definitely surprised at the outcome!
I highly recommend this dark, suspenseful story! You won’t be disappointed!
October 28, 2020
Genre: Psychological Romantic Suspense
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person - Female
Rating:
Every single day Lizzy West battled demons from her past. She lost everything at the hands of serial killer Willis Langford including her missing best friend Jack. Years later, a new batch of murder cases started cropping up around her. As suspicions mounted, an enigmatic man entered her life and forced her to reevaluate everything she ever knew in the matter of life or death.
This book has been a long time coming, and I’m glad to say it’s worth the wait. This is my favorite kind of story when it comes to the author’s writing.
Lizzy had a traumatic childhood with a scar that never truly healed. I liked being able to experience the pain and fear through her character even though at times I really wanted to knock her out. The other characters had their own appeal with some more questionable than others.
The story was engrossing and got me constantly forming theories of what’s happening. I liked the darkness and the twists and turns, but there were still a few things that didn’t have conclusive answers. The “bonus” in the epilogue certainly made me happy.
Lost Boy is a story of nature vs nurture. It would appeal to readers who enjoy the psychological aspect of dark Romance.
♦️🔪♦️ . . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC . . . ♦️🔪♦️
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Type: Standalone
POV: First Person - Female
Rating:
Every single day Lizzy West battled demons from her past. She lost everything at the hands of serial killer Willis Langford including her missing best friend Jack. Years later, a new batch of murder cases started cropping up around her. As suspicions mounted, an enigmatic man entered her life and forced her to reevaluate everything she ever knew in the matter of life or death.
This book has been a long time coming, and I’m glad to say it’s worth the wait. This is my favorite kind of story when it comes to the author’s writing.
Lizzy had a traumatic childhood with a scar that never truly healed. I liked being able to experience the pain and fear through her character even though at times I really wanted to knock her out. The other characters had their own appeal with some more questionable than others.
I can’t live with more blood on my hands. I’m not safe to be around.
The story was engrossing and got me constantly forming theories of what’s happening. I liked the darkness and the twists and turns, but there were still a few things that didn’t have conclusive answers. The “bonus” in the epilogue certainly made me happy.
Lost Boy is a story of nature vs nurture. It would appeal to readers who enjoy the psychological aspect of dark Romance.
♦️🔪♦️ . . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC . . . ♦️🔪♦️
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October 30, 2020
"Lost Boy is a nail biting, edgy, fast-paced thriller that keeps you on your toes from the very first page until the last! Ker Dukey doesn't disappoint in this heart-stopping mysterious crime thriller that also gives us a taste of romance. Known for her twisty plots that keep you guessing, Dukey delivers a tale that's so vivid and real it has the hairs prickling on the back of your neck. You can't miss this fantastic thrill ride! - Five WHO DUNNIT Stars! - USA Today Bestselling Author K Webster
November 1, 2020
4.5 ★
While trying to lead the life of a normal college student, Lizzy West is living in the shadow of her haunted past. As strange coincidences begin to occur and women start to disappear, Lizzy goes into alert mode and has to face her fears that she may be the target of a serial killer.
From the first page, the impact of Lizzy’s experience as an eight-year old is weighty and it leaves her in search of the strong bond she once shared with a childhood friend. With this constant feeling of something missing, it adds to her self-doubt and sometimes keep her trapped inside her mind. As the plot unfolds, tension builds and suspicions are cast about who can be trusted.
For me, I was hooked from the beginning. While Lizzy is a closed-off character, she has solid reasons for being that way. With the quick pace of this plot, so many layers are weaved into the development. Along the way, I had different theories and I enjoyed piecing it all together. I definitely liked a certain twisty element that united two particular characters.
Lost Boy is a dark psychological thriller with romance elements that keeps the reader questioning every action. In this book, Ker Dukey clearly shows her strength in this genre.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.*
*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey!*
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While trying to lead the life of a normal college student, Lizzy West is living in the shadow of her haunted past. As strange coincidences begin to occur and women start to disappear, Lizzy goes into alert mode and has to face her fears that she may be the target of a serial killer.
”Why did this have to happen today of all days? This day was already stained in blood.”
From the first page, the impact of Lizzy’s experience as an eight-year old is weighty and it leaves her in search of the strong bond she once shared with a childhood friend. With this constant feeling of something missing, it adds to her self-doubt and sometimes keep her trapped inside her mind. As the plot unfolds, tension builds and suspicions are cast about who can be trusted.
"It’s been so long, I’m not even sure which parts of the memory are real anymore, or what’s been embellished from the nights spent thinking of different outcomes.”
For me, I was hooked from the beginning. While Lizzy is a closed-off character, she has solid reasons for being that way. With the quick pace of this plot, so many layers are weaved into the development. Along the way, I had different theories and I enjoyed piecing it all together. I definitely liked a certain twisty element that united two particular characters.
Lost Boy is a dark psychological thriller with romance elements that keeps the reader questioning every action. In this book, Ker Dukey clearly shows her strength in this genre.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.*
*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey!*
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November 1, 2020
** Arc received in exchange for an honest review **
***4.5 estrelas***
Eu achei que nunca mais ia ler esse livro, após dois anos Lost Boy saiu e com certeza não decepcionou.
[...]
Esse é um livro que você vai amar os personagens em todos seus momentos. Ker costuma brincar com a nossa mente durante os livros e aqui não foi diferente.
Um dos motivos que tirei meia estrela foi a falta do ponto de vista do Clark , vulgo vizinho, afinal queria saber um pouco mais não só do passado dele, como também um pouco sobre alguns acontecimentos.
A autora consegue manter o suspense e a tensão desde a primeira página, e por mais que a gente leia e tenha algumas palpites, nada nos prepara para o plot que ela deixou.
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***4.5 estrelas***
Eu achei que nunca mais ia ler esse livro, após dois anos Lost Boy saiu e com certeza não decepcionou.
[...]
Esse é um livro que você vai amar os personagens em todos seus momentos. Ker costuma brincar com a nossa mente durante os livros e aqui não foi diferente.
Um dos motivos que tirei meia estrela foi a falta do ponto de vista do Clark , vulgo vizinho, afinal queria saber um pouco mais não só do passado dele, como também um pouco sobre alguns acontecimentos.
A autora consegue manter o suspense e a tensão desde a primeira página, e por mais que a gente leia e tenha algumas palpites, nada nos prepara para o plot que ela deixou.
Resenha Completa: no Instagram
November 9, 2020
Gosh. It seems that I'm in the unpopular opinion on this.
I'm not impressed. I guessed every single plot twists in this. Everything. Even despite knowing the outcome, I thought I would be consoled by the journey towards that ending... it didn't.
I'm bored. The heroine was so sappy and definitely tstl sometimes. I mean like, where is your sense of self-preservation, woman??! The hero was... there. I was hoping for something more fucked up. Hell, I was excited at one point That would be an interesting development at least.
Anyway, I guess I'll pick up her collab books with another authors since I tend to love those more!
I'm not impressed. I guessed every single plot twists in this. Everything. Even despite knowing the outcome, I thought I would be consoled by the journey towards that ending... it didn't.
I'm bored. The heroine was so sappy and definitely tstl sometimes. I mean like, where is your sense of self-preservation, woman??! The hero was... there. I was hoping for something more fucked up. Hell, I was excited at one point That would be an interesting development at least.
Anyway, I guess I'll pick up her collab books with another authors since I tend to love those more!
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October 30, 2020
Raw, gripping, intense, Ker Dukey has once again blown me away!
I was super excited to read Lost Boy, it has been one of my most anticipated books of 2020 and man, she did it again, left me with the worst book hangover ever! My head is buzzing!
I would say it's more of a dark psychological thriller with a touch of romance. If you are looking for hot and steamy this is not it,though there are a couple of sheeeesh moments in there! What this story will give you however is a fast paced, dark, almost whodunnit tale that will leave you guessing right up until the end. I couldn't read this book fast enough, I smugly thought I had it sussed.... I didn't, then I thought, this time I've definitely got it made.... once again I was wrong! This will get so far in your head, twist you up and spit you out, fair warning! GO IN BLIND. Bravo Ker, Bravo!
Note.... I may have to redo this review once my head has finally 'chilled out' EPIC!
I was super excited to read Lost Boy, it has been one of my most anticipated books of 2020 and man, she did it again, left me with the worst book hangover ever! My head is buzzing!
I would say it's more of a dark psychological thriller with a touch of romance. If you are looking for hot and steamy this is not it,though there are a couple of sheeeesh moments in there! What this story will give you however is a fast paced, dark, almost whodunnit tale that will leave you guessing right up until the end. I couldn't read this book fast enough, I smugly thought I had it sussed.... I didn't, then I thought, this time I've definitely got it made.... once again I was wrong! This will get so far in your head, twist you up and spit you out, fair warning! GO IN BLIND. Bravo Ker, Bravo!
Note.... I may have to redo this review once my head has finally 'chilled out' EPIC!
November 28, 2020
Holy hell this book had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end with the thrill from page after page, suspense of what would happen next and the absolute jaw-dropping twists and turns I didn't see coming. This is one crazy read that will leave you contemplating everything you read once you finish because you won't be able to let the story go!! A definite MUST read for those that love an intense, heart-pounding, suspenseful read!
October 21, 2020
Holy wow! I was so excited to finally read this book and Ker Dukey blew my expectations out of the park, it’s so so good and so worth the wait!
This book needs to be a movie! I cannot stress this enough. The entire time I was reading Lost Boy I was imagining it on the big screen! Lost Boy is dark and twisted which is my favourite kind of book, and it quite literally blew my mind! I am up way past my bedtime because I couldn’t leave the story at any point. I needed to find out if my theories were correct and I needed to know how it would end.
If you are a dark lover like me I suggest going into this one blind which is why I am not going into any detail about the characters. Trust me you will thank me later. Five twisted dark Dukey stars from me!
This book needs to be a movie! I cannot stress this enough. The entire time I was reading Lost Boy I was imagining it on the big screen! Lost Boy is dark and twisted which is my favourite kind of book, and it quite literally blew my mind! I am up way past my bedtime because I couldn’t leave the story at any point. I needed to find out if my theories were correct and I needed to know how it would end.
If you are a dark lover like me I suggest going into this one blind which is why I am not going into any detail about the characters. Trust me you will thank me later. Five twisted dark Dukey stars from me!
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November 2, 2020
4,5 stars
Psychological Romantic suspense. With this 3 words LOST BOY got on my radar. Also because it was from one of my favorite authors of Dark Romance.This standalone by Ker Dukey is intense, it will make you form a million theories and it will make impossible to you to let it go because you just want to know what comes next.
LOST BOY is basically told by one POV (Except the prologue). So we only know what's going on through one perspective. So you will feel the fear Liz feels, you will get scared like her and even get angry at her for not suspecting and letting go a few things.
The story of Liz begins when she became part of a tragedy. Willis, the serial killer of the town, tracks his kid and kidnap his son and nobody ever finds him. After 15 years, people start getting killed in the same way Willis used to do. Is he back? And a mysterious man just got in town to leave Liz even more out of herself.
The book is tense from page one. My heart was racing through all the story. I'm one of the fans that waited for this book for more than 2 years and with a huge smile on my face I'm saying this totally worth the wait. And I loved the plot twist and I LOVED the ending.
And I'm not talking about any especific character because I would possibly say more than I should. So just read and please run way from spoilers.
While you are reading you think "oh that's easy, I know what is happening." But it's Ker Dukey, guys!!! She always, and I mean ALWAYS, finds a way to surprise us. And that's one of the reasons she's one of my favorites. I highly recommend it.
* I received an ARC if this book.
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4,5 estrelas
Suspense romântico psicológico. Com essas 3 palavras LOST BOY entrou no meu radar. Também, porque era de uma das minhas autoras favoritas de Dark Romance. Este livro único de Ker Dukey é intenso, fará com que você formule um milhão de teorias e tornará impossível para você largá-lo, porque você só quer saber o que vem a seguir .
LOST BOY é basicamente contado por um ponto de vista. (Exceto o prólogo). Portanto, só sabemos o que está acontecendo por meio de somente uma perspectiva. Então, você vai sentir o medo que Liz sente, vai ficar assustado como ela e até ficará com raiva dela por não suspeitar e deixar pra lá algumas coisas.
A história de Liz começa quando ela se torna parte de uma tragédia. Willis, o serial killer da cidade, rastreia seu filho, o sequestra e ninguém o encontra. Depois de 15 anos, as pessoas começam a ser mortas da mesma forma que Willis costumava fazer. Ele voltou? E um homem misterioso acaba de chegar à cidade para deixar Liz ainda mais fora de si.
O livro é tenso desde a primeira página. Meu coração estava acelerado durante toda a história. Sou uma das fãs que esperou por este livro por mais de 2 anos e com um grande sorriso no rosto estou dizendo que valeu a pena esperar. E eu amei a reviravolta na história e AMEI o final.
E não falarei sobre nenhum personagem específico, porque possivelmente diria mais do que deveria. Então, apenas leia e fuja dos spoilers.
Enquanto você está lendo, você pensa "ah, isso é fácil, eu sei o que está acontecendo." Mas é a Ker Dukey, gente!!! Ela sempre, e quero dizer SEMPRE, encontra uma maneira de nos surpreender. E essa é uma das razões pelas quais ela é uma das minhas favoritas. Eu recomendo muito!
* Recebi um ARC desse livro.
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Psychological Romantic suspense. With this 3 words LOST BOY got on my radar. Also because it was from one of my favorite authors of Dark Romance.This standalone by Ker Dukey is intense, it will make you form a million theories and it will make impossible to you to let it go because you just want to know what comes next.
LOST BOY is basically told by one POV (Except the prologue). So we only know what's going on through one perspective. So you will feel the fear Liz feels, you will get scared like her and even get angry at her for not suspecting and letting go a few things.
The story of Liz begins when she became part of a tragedy. Willis, the serial killer of the town, tracks his kid and kidnap his son and nobody ever finds him. After 15 years, people start getting killed in the same way Willis used to do. Is he back? And a mysterious man just got in town to leave Liz even more out of herself.
The book is tense from page one. My heart was racing through all the story. I'm one of the fans that waited for this book for more than 2 years and with a huge smile on my face I'm saying this totally worth the wait. And I loved the plot twist and I LOVED the ending.
And I'm not talking about any especific character because I would possibly say more than I should. So just read and please run way from spoilers.
While you are reading you think "oh that's easy, I know what is happening." But it's Ker Dukey, guys!!! She always, and I mean ALWAYS, finds a way to surprise us. And that's one of the reasons she's one of my favorites. I highly recommend it.
* I received an ARC if this book.
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4,5 estrelas
Suspense romântico psicológico. Com essas 3 palavras LOST BOY entrou no meu radar. Também, porque era de uma das minhas autoras favoritas de Dark Romance. Este livro único de Ker Dukey é intenso, fará com que você formule um milhão de teorias e tornará impossível para você largá-lo, porque você só quer saber o que vem a seguir .
LOST BOY é basicamente contado por um ponto de vista. (Exceto o prólogo). Portanto, só sabemos o que está acontecendo por meio de somente uma perspectiva. Então, você vai sentir o medo que Liz sente, vai ficar assustado como ela e até ficará com raiva dela por não suspeitar e deixar pra lá algumas coisas.
A história de Liz começa quando ela se torna parte de uma tragédia. Willis, o serial killer da cidade, rastreia seu filho, o sequestra e ninguém o encontra. Depois de 15 anos, as pessoas começam a ser mortas da mesma forma que Willis costumava fazer. Ele voltou? E um homem misterioso acaba de chegar à cidade para deixar Liz ainda mais fora de si.
O livro é tenso desde a primeira página. Meu coração estava acelerado durante toda a história. Sou uma das fãs que esperou por este livro por mais de 2 anos e com um grande sorriso no rosto estou dizendo que valeu a pena esperar. E eu amei a reviravolta na história e AMEI o final.
E não falarei sobre nenhum personagem específico, porque possivelmente diria mais do que deveria. Então, apenas leia e fuja dos spoilers.
Enquanto você está lendo, você pensa "ah, isso é fácil, eu sei o que está acontecendo." Mas é a Ker Dukey, gente!!! Ela sempre, e quero dizer SEMPRE, encontra uma maneira de nos surpreender. E essa é uma das razões pelas quais ela é uma das minhas favoritas. Eu recomendo muito!
* Recebi um ARC desse livro.
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November 4, 2020
I’ve been off my reading game this past year with nothing holding my attention but this book had me hooked in suspense from start to finish because I just had to figure out the whodunnit, and those twists at the end completely smacked me in the face like a ton of bricks! Definitely didn’t see them coming. Kudos to Ker Dukey for blowing my mind with that ending 🤯👏🏻.
November 1, 2020
Lizzy has been through hell and back, the memories of the past aunting her, and when the Hollywood Killer seems to be on the loose again – almost a decade after his last victims were found brutalised and dead, it looks like Lizzy is far from safe.
Some good moments in this book but they didn't unfurl into a thread of intensity and energy that had me gripping my kindle throughout the read. There were a few times when the writing/dialogue wasn't entirely smooth. Some components of the tale needed more fleshing out and depth, near the latter part of the book I felt like things were happening a tad too quickly without being fully teased out.
Was I the only one who thought the mystery surrounding Clark wasn't so mysterious but very obvious? That being said the moments of intensity between Lizzy and Clark did work rather well.
This book has me curious to read more by the author.
Acquired via KU.
Some good moments in this book but they didn't unfurl into a thread of intensity and energy that had me gripping my kindle throughout the read. There were a few times when the writing/dialogue wasn't entirely smooth. Some components of the tale needed more fleshing out and depth, near the latter part of the book I felt like things were happening a tad too quickly without being fully teased out.
Was I the only one who thought the mystery surrounding Clark wasn't so mysterious but very obvious? That being said the moments of intensity between Lizzy and Clark did work rather well.
This book has me curious to read more by the author.
Acquired via KU.
November 7, 2020
This was really good but could have been a little longer with more detail. The twist were definitely unexpected and added so much to the story. I really loved that this was about the aftermath of a serial killer rather than the actual killer that started things rolling.
3.75 stars ⭐️
3.75 stars ⭐️
December 5, 2020
STORY: ★★★★★
PROOFREADING: ★
LOST BOY is an incredibly innovative, exciting, edge of your seat suspenseful, sexy book!!! I was sure I knew where the story was heading, but Dukey never writes anything predictable! The twist and turns were jaw dropping, and the curveballs just kept coming!
Like all of her books lately, the editing was so bad that it was distracting. There were typos like DOES when it should have been DOESN’T, sentences written in both past and present tense, missing words, extra words, a few words capitalized or in lowercase that shouldn’t have been, plus a lot of punctuation mistakes (like using ellipses incorrectly, +1 punctuation mark at the end of a sentence, omitting the FANBOYS comma rule, etc.). The story was AMAZING, so it wasn’t a huge struggle to force myself to ignore the mistakes, but it’s frustrating to read such an awesome book surrounded by clutter like this.
PROOFREADING: ★
LOST BOY is an incredibly innovative, exciting, edge of your seat suspenseful, sexy book!!! I was sure I knew where the story was heading, but Dukey never writes anything predictable! The twist and turns were jaw dropping, and the curveballs just kept coming!
Like all of her books lately, the editing was so bad that it was distracting. There were typos like DOES when it should have been DOESN’T, sentences written in both past and present tense, missing words, extra words, a few words capitalized or in lowercase that shouldn’t have been, plus a lot of punctuation mistakes (like using ellipses incorrectly, +1 punctuation mark at the end of a sentence, omitting the FANBOYS comma rule, etc.). The story was AMAZING, so it wasn’t a huge struggle to force myself to ignore the mistakes, but it’s frustrating to read such an awesome book surrounded by clutter like this.
October 30, 2020
Feels 3
Steam 4.5
Storyline 4.5
Overall Rating 4.5
Kindle eArc provided by Author
Reviewed by Robin
Murder kinda stalks Lizzy and I kinda loved it. I've been missing a dark and gritty read and finally I dove into a story that lit up all of my buttons. Lizzy was a complex heroine...suffering from a childhood trauma, unable to connect with people and wading through day to day life...just surviving. She intrigued me. She frustrated me. I wanted to shake her but at the same time felt pulled into her confusing but obsessive orbit. Her neighbor Clark? OMG! Mysterious and a little bit scary. Is it weird that made me want to know more? This book was a page turner for me and I really didn't know who to trust with bodies popping up left and right. Very twisted and unpredictable which is everything I love in a dark romance. The only sad thing about this story is it was over too soon.
Steam 4.5
Storyline 4.5
Overall Rating 4.5
Kindle eArc provided by Author
Reviewed by Robin
Murder kinda stalks Lizzy and I kinda loved it. I've been missing a dark and gritty read and finally I dove into a story that lit up all of my buttons. Lizzy was a complex heroine...suffering from a childhood trauma, unable to connect with people and wading through day to day life...just surviving. She intrigued me. She frustrated me. I wanted to shake her but at the same time felt pulled into her confusing but obsessive orbit. Her neighbor Clark? OMG! Mysterious and a little bit scary. Is it weird that made me want to know more? This book was a page turner for me and I really didn't know who to trust with bodies popping up left and right. Very twisted and unpredictable which is everything I love in a dark romance. The only sad thing about this story is it was over too soon.
November 27, 2020
Well this was okay. I didn't guess the twist. The characters were good and the story line was interesting it just didn't fully suck me in. I found the last quarter was rushed and we needed more build up in places. I like nine the cat and some of the things that happened. I didn't like how Lizzy wouldn't tell anyone what was happening. I know she had a bad past but it was frustrating at times.
October 29, 2020
“monsters don’t lie in wait.”They hunt you out.”
LOST BOY
By ker dukey
This book was fantastic.
This Author set’s her reader’s up for a emotional intensity that will have your attention right from the first page.
My eyes didn’t leave my kindle until I finished the book.
That how great Ker Dukey was able to capture my attention and the characters were detailed in such away that will have you in your feelings.
I like when an author can pull raw emotions from me.
Also I liked how the author put a disclaimer for readers that might not suit everyone.
But for me I can say that I loved every minute of my time reading this book.
The MC were introduced in the story in
A great way that well keep you engaged
Hoping for the best.
This was exceptional thriller romance at its best.
Overall this book meet my expectations and more.
I voluntarily read.This is my review.
Title: Lost Boy
When Willis Langford, the infamous serial killer, dubbed The Hollywell slayer, enters Lizzy West’s life, he leaves blood and pain in his wake. Kidnapping his son, her best friend Jack, and killing those who try to stop him.
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LOST BOY
By ker dukey
This book was fantastic.
This Author set’s her reader’s up for a emotional intensity that will have your attention right from the first page.
My eyes didn’t leave my kindle until I finished the book.
That how great Ker Dukey was able to capture my attention and the characters were detailed in such away that will have you in your feelings.
I like when an author can pull raw emotions from me.
Also I liked how the author put a disclaimer for readers that might not suit everyone.
But for me I can say that I loved every minute of my time reading this book.
The MC were introduced in the story in
A great way that well keep you engaged
Hoping for the best.
This was exceptional thriller romance at its best.
Overall this book meet my expectations and more.
I voluntarily read.This is my review.
Author: Ker Dukey
Genre: Psychological Romance Suspense
Release Date: October 30, 2020
Cover Design: Qdesigns - Amy Queau
Cover Model: Franggy Yanez
When Willis Langford, the infamous serial killer, dubbed The Hollywell slayer, enters Lizzy West’s life, he leaves blood and pain in his wake. Kidnapping his son, her best friend Jack, and killing those who try to stop him. After witnessing unimaginable evil, the echoes of that day haunt Lizzy into adulthood.
Fifteen-year on, Willis is still at large. When new murders begin to happen with the signatures of the infamous Hollywell slayer, Lizzy’s life turns upside down.
With death stalking her, Lizzy isn’t prepared for a ruggedly handsome mystery man to enter her world, shaking up her already turbulent life. Their connection is palpable, the intensity mind-blowing, the familiarity terrifying.
Lizzy’s world is about to turn on its axis. She will need to question everything she thought she knew.
Life becomes a game of survival.
But who is the hunter and who is the prey?
Ker Dukey is an International bestselling author based in the United Kingdom.
Genres include:
Dark Romance, Psychological Thriller, New Adult Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Erotic Romance. Ker, is an international bestselling author, with over thirty titles published. Her titles have held multiple #1 bestseller banners and have had rights sold to numerous countries.
In addition to being an author, Ker is an annoying wife and a mother of three children + one dog (who thinks he's human.) She has a passion for reading and binge-watching crime documentaries.
Find her on social media, where she loves interacting with her readers.
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December 28, 2020
I Give this Book a 3/5 Star Rating.
I gotta say I am kinda bummed....I’ve stalked this book for a very long time, and now that it was finally written. I was afraid to read it cause I was worried about my expectations and well...
It wasn’t at all what I expected, sure the beginning was great but after that it was kind of like a mess...for me. I felt like this should’ve been a Duet or at least a larger full length novel.
I’m not upset that I bought this book, it’s is good, just not up to par like the other stories from this author.
HEA(?): Yeah, but it’s comes off weirdly more like a friendship(?) at least to me it does.
Pacing: it has a...haphazard and rush-y quality to it, much more than I would’ve liked. I mean the book honestly feels extremely short. Lacking in detail in strange areas as well.
Heat: Not as much heat, I actually thought her hearing the ‘neighbor’ above was hotter than the actual scenes provided. 3/5
Romance: 2.5-3/5
Drama & Suspense: both of these were CRAMMED together yet it was lacking detail at the same time. No rating, do to the fact that I can’t honestly explain it correctly myself so the rating would be therefore confusing.
Breathing space(?): 0/5, there wasn’t much breathing space at all.
Dark(?): again...hard to explain, there are dark elements but due to the lacking of so much detail in the areas that required it that it’s ranks in my Dark Lite category. So at least a 1-1.5/5 in Dark Lite.
One thing I don’t understand is why does Charlotte have so much time in this book(?), I mean I understand why, but she’s >almost< on every single page.
This book might as well been hers in a strange way, she overshadowed/dominated too much of the story.
I gotta say I am kinda bummed....I’ve stalked this book for a very long time, and now that it was finally written. I was afraid to read it cause I was worried about my expectations and well...
It wasn’t at all what I expected, sure the beginning was great but after that it was kind of like a mess...for me. I felt like this should’ve been a Duet or at least a larger full length novel.
I’m not upset that I bought this book, it’s is good, just not up to par like the other stories from this author.
HEA(?): Yeah, but it’s comes off weirdly more like a friendship(?) at least to me it does.
Pacing: it has a...haphazard and rush-y quality to it, much more than I would’ve liked. I mean the book honestly feels extremely short. Lacking in detail in strange areas as well.
Heat: Not as much heat, I actually thought her hearing the ‘neighbor’ above was hotter than the actual scenes provided. 3/5
Romance: 2.5-3/5
Drama & Suspense: both of these were CRAMMED together yet it was lacking detail at the same time. No rating, do to the fact that I can’t honestly explain it correctly myself so the rating would be therefore confusing.
Breathing space(?): 0/5, there wasn’t much breathing space at all.
Dark(?): again...hard to explain, there are dark elements but due to the lacking of so much detail in the areas that required it that it’s ranks in my Dark Lite category. So at least a 1-1.5/5 in Dark Lite.
One thing I don’t understand is why does Charlotte have so much time in this book(?), I mean I understand why, but she’s >almost< on every single page.
This book might as well been hers in a strange way, she overshadowed/dominated too much of the story.
November 2, 2020
Loved this Thriller!
Ker Dukey at her best. You'll be guess until the end.
What happens when a serial killer kidnaps your best friend and kills people you know? It haunts you for many years until your saved!
Ker Dukey at her best. You'll be guess until the end.
What happens when a serial killer kidnaps your best friend and kills people you know? It haunts you for many years until your saved!
October 30, 2020
This was a first-time author for us, and we really enjoyed our first read by them. From the moment you started turning the pages the action started and stayed constant to the bitter end. The story was shrouded in a whole lot of mystery.
We enjoyed all the characters and Lizzy's roommate was a hoot she made us laugh constantly throughout the entire story.
My heart went out to Lizzy and all she had to endure with her losses and how she dealt with things going forward but, we hated that she lost that connection with her best friend and continued to feel that loss all the way until adulthood that connection was that profound.
Overall an enjoyable mystery/romantic suspense with more than a few surprises some we suspected others didn't see coming. Would love to dive more into this series and also try out some of this author's books. Even though this story was not one of those heart-pounding kinds of a suspense read it was one quite intriguing, and we absolutely loved the ending, and we are hoping to see more of these main characters once again.
We enjoyed all the characters and Lizzy's roommate was a hoot she made us laugh constantly throughout the entire story.
My heart went out to Lizzy and all she had to endure with her losses and how she dealt with things going forward but, we hated that she lost that connection with her best friend and continued to feel that loss all the way until adulthood that connection was that profound.
Overall an enjoyable mystery/romantic suspense with more than a few surprises some we suspected others didn't see coming. Would love to dive more into this series and also try out some of this author's books. Even though this story was not one of those heart-pounding kinds of a suspense read it was one quite intriguing, and we absolutely loved the ending, and we are hoping to see more of these main characters once again.
January 8, 2023
This was the first book I read of 2023 and what a way to start off.
This book had me hooked from the very first page and didn't let me go until the last word on the last page. It is such a pageturner.
I was half asleep when I was reading the end and even though my eyes could barely stay open I kept turning pages cause I just had to see what was gonna happen next.
This book has not one but TWO plot twist and I didn't see either of them coming. It had me guessing all the way through.
This book had me hooked from the very first page and didn't let me go until the last word on the last page. It is such a pageturner.
I was half asleep when I was reading the end and even though my eyes could barely stay open I kept turning pages cause I just had to see what was gonna happen next.
This book has not one but TWO plot twist and I didn't see either of them coming. It had me guessing all the way through.
October 23, 2020
Can someone ease my mind so I can read this story over again?! 5 stars is not enough
Pure genius! Lost Boy took me on a a wild ride. I was sad, I was scared, I was happy, I was confused, I was anxious, I was relieved, I was torn, I was relieved. THIS STORY WAS EVERYTHING!
There were so many twists at the end I was sweating bullets!
Ker Dukey is one of those authors who makes every story unique. I have never read the same thing twice from her and I have been a fan since 2013. She is a writing god! And I bow down to this story!
Pure genius! Lost Boy took me on a a wild ride. I was sad, I was scared, I was happy, I was confused, I was anxious, I was relieved, I was torn, I was relieved. THIS STORY WAS EVERYTHING!
There were so many twists at the end I was sweating bullets!
Ker Dukey is one of those authors who makes every story unique. I have never read the same thing twice from her and I have been a fan since 2013. She is a writing god! And I bow down to this story!
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