It Takes One

Name: It Takes One
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (3 reviews)
Author: Kate Kessler
ISBN: 9781478938736

Author: Kate Kessler

Series: Audrey Harte Novel #1

Narrator: Cindy Harden

Unabridged: 12 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Redhook

Published: 04/26/2016

Categories: Fiction, Suspense & Thriller, Crime, Psychological

Synopsis

"Deliciously twisted . . . Kate Kessler's positively riveting It Takes One boasts a knockout concept and a thoroughly unique and exciting protagonist, a savvy criminal psychologist with murderous skeletons in her own closet." -- Sara Blaedel, #1 internationally bestselling author

Criminal psychologist Audrey Harte is returning home after seven years.

Less than 24 hours later, her best friend is murdered.

Now, Audrey is both the prime suspect and the only person who can solve the case. . .

It Takes One is the opening to a thriller series where a criminal psychologist uses her own dark past to help law enforcement catch dangerous killers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by "Avonna on May 07, 2016

It Takes One (Audrey Hart #1) by Kate Kessler is the start to a new series that was fast paced and had a multitude of plot twists. The main character, Audrey, was a juvenile murderer who now works with and studies juvenile murderers, a love interest, Jake, who is both sweet and ruthless, a murdered......more

Goodreads review by Skyler on December 31, 2017

3 Stars It Takes One was not bad in fact I plan to continue the series but even though I enjoyed the read and am eager to read the next one in the series there is no mistaken that this debut has some massive holes. This novel was a little flippant with the handling of topics like sexual abuse, chil......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on April 26, 2016

Audrey Harte hasn't been home to visit in years. After finishing college to become a criminal psychologist she moved out to L.A. and has been involved in a T.V. show profiling young criminals. Audrey herself did time in a youth facility when she was younger after she and her friend Maggie had killed......more

Goodreads review by Debra on February 12, 2017

It's hard to put a finger on precisely what is wrong with this story. One obvious thing is that the writing has a juvenile slant to it. That is not to say the prose is childish, but rather the "voice" seems to be that of a very young person, even though the narrator is an educated woman, a psychiatr......more

Goodreads review by Allison on January 23, 2016

I have very mixed feelings about some things presented in this book, but it was really enjoyable and I loved the small-town Maine setting. It took a while for me to get into it as a crime novel, but I loved it from the beginning as a fucked-up dramatic novel. I also hate myself for buying into the a......more

Quotes

"Deliciously twisted and genre-bending, Kate Kessler's positively riveting It Takes One boasts a knockout concept and a thoroughly unique and exciting protagonist, a savvy criminal psychologist with murderous skeletons in her own closet."
—Sara Blaedel

"A book that kept calling to me when I should have been doing something else. Hard to put down, compulsive reading."
—Rachel Abbott

"It Takes One is a gripping roller-coaster ride of shock and suspense . . . Kate Kessler excels at creating an atmosphere of fear and suspense."
—Kate Rhodes

"Kessler has created a kick-ass, heartfelt character in this lively, twisty thriller. Believe me - you'll enjoy the ride."
—Sandra Block

"Tense, fast-paced....The action builds to compelling and unexpected conclusion."
—Publishers Weekly

"[Audrey's] a likable heroine, and between her moxie and sense of humor, she'll soon become a favorite of those who like their suspense less dark and bleak....Audrey is definitely a keeper."
—Kirkus

"Carve out some time to read this series starter - it's that hard to put down."
—RT Book Reviews

"This first in a series combines an intriguing mystery with a terrific cast of characters. Fans of Nancy Pickard or Lisa Unger will find much to like in Kessler. Expect her to become very popular very quickly."
—Booklist (starred review)

"Kate Kessler's writing is impossible to put down. I devoured It Takes One and couldn't wait to read the sequel. If you love characters that are misfits, and outsiders, have a penchant for bad boys, and want a mystery that keeps you guessing, this is the series for you."
—Hollie Overton