Split Second (Abridged) Audiobook, by Alex Kava Play Audiobook Sample

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They dubbed him the Collector, so named for his ritual of collecting victims before disposing of them in the most heinous ways possible.

FBI Special Agent Maggie O'Dell spent two years tracking him down, caught in a game of cat and mouse that left her forever marked by this killer.

Now Albert Stucky has escaped from prison. And he is setting up a new game to draw Maggie back into the chase.

Some say Maggie O'Dell has lost it, lost the professional edge that makes her one of the best criminal profilers, and lost her ability to think clearly. Since capturing Stucky she's been walking a tightwire, battling nightmares and the guilt over the victims she couldn't save. Now with news of his escape, she's been taken out of the field until he's caught again. But Maggie knows the truth: only she can see into the twisted mind of this madman. Only she can catch him. Albert Stucky wouldn't have it any other way.

When it becomes undeniable that Stucky's trail of victims is leading closer and closer to Maggie, the Bureau puts her back on the case. Under the supervision of Special Agent R. J. Tully, Maggie joins the hunt for a psychopath who continues to stay one bloody step ahead of them. And, once again under the control of a cunning killer, Maggie finds herself pushed to the very edge.

What, ultimately, is Maggie O'Dell capable of? Has her desire to stop Albert Stucky, to make him look into her eyes before she ends the game once and for all, become a matter of personal vengeance? Has she crossed that line in her need to make him suffer as he's made others suffer? And is this Stucky's game, to turn Special Agent O'Dell into a monster?

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"This is my first Maggie O’Dell mystery. She is a profiler for the FBI and she’s being hunted by the criminal that got away. She is joined by a sheriff that she worked with in a previous novel. I’ll have to read the others in the series and catch. Maggie is an interesting character. "

— Vfields (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It didn't catch me at first but as I stuck with it, I was interested to know what was going to happen next. A bit graphic for my tastes but I'll try another one by her. "

    — Dianne, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Ms. Kava's second Maggie O'Dell book grabbed my attention and kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Albert Stucky is out of prison and playing his evil game with Maggie again. Nick Morrelli puts in an appearance as well. Ms. Kava is definitely honing her craft. "

    — Becky, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The second in the Maggie O'Dell series was slower to get going. Don't get me wrong, it was worth the wait. The story had a lot to set up for which made it that much more exciting in the end. But the result was making the beginning slower. I was excited to dive into this book knowing Stucky would be after her. I was also thrilled to read more about her and Nick's relationship development. As the rest, her books are easy to get lost in, even if the story seems slower at the start. "

    — Mandy, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoy this series and Alex Kava books "

    — Dianna, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was good! Full of interesting and unexpected turns of events. Amazing psychological thriller. Plus, I finally found out how Maggie O'Dell got her lovely dog Harvey! :) "

    — Alex, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Slow start but picked up speed quickly. I love Kava's short, cliffhanger chapters. This is a fun series and I will read on. "

    — Adam, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is Alex Kava's second book and much better than her first which was an excellent read! Great writer! "

    — Bordeaux, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked this book featuring FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell even better than the first one. She is tracking down the serial killer that has haunted her nightmares. "

    — Shelby, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Maggie O'dell is a terrible heroine. Not even a likable character. I like suspense in my suspense novels and Alex Kava just doesn't have what it takes. "

    — Jennifer, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " "Split Second" is a gripping, fast-paced read. It is a great improvement after "A Perfect Evil." Even so I could do with a little less of the "heart palpitations" and such every time some male looks at Maggie, the main character. "

    — Dan, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent; Continuing character: Maggie O'Dell; FBI profiler is the only one who really knows the evil that a former nemesis and recent prison escapee is capable of, but has to fight to be involved "

    — Joe, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Finally, she might get some sleep! Another great book/ "

    — Mint, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read the eBook. Really good, moves along quickly. Quite a few surprises. Can't wait to get the next book. "

    — Joyce, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great sequel to "A Perfect Evil", I highly recommend reading these 2 back to back. "

    — Chris, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting second book but I was left feeling like I wanted more. "

    — Zo'e, 9/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the sequel to A Perfect Evil. It did not maintain my attention as good as A Perfect Evil. "

    — Samantha, 4/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the second book in the FBI Profiling Agent Maggie O'Dell. Maggie O'Dell is after serial killer Albert Stuckey. O'Dell is supported by other FBI agents to catch Albert Stuckey. "

    — Cheryl, 4/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " AWESOME book!!!!! The character development was great, the plot was great... I was a little sad that I learned so little about the villian, but I think that he must have been discussed in the first book in this series, which I didn't read. "

    — Janet, 2/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Maggie's the bomb! I'm loving this grisly little series with the 'silence of the lambs' undertones. 2 down, many more to go. Yum! "

    — Michele, 7/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Much better than the first one. Didn't follow the normal format of the first one or other crime books I've read recently. Looking forward to read the others. "

    — Bobbsta, 6/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved this book - didn't want to put it down. Will continue with this series... "

    — Jan, 3/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked the story mostly. She scares me. I hope there are not very many people like her antagonist in the world. Too much nasty, violent death. However, I am reading her 3rd book now. "

    — Sharon, 2/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " HOLY CRAP...FANTASTIC!!!! Totally edge of your seat right until the end!! "

    — Betsy, 1/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Well written but not my style. Serial killer, too gruesome... "

    — Dgoll, 12/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really like this series...intense all the way. "

    — Peggy, 7/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Mostly enjoyable. There were just a few parts that had me thinking really? The ending was slightly anti-climatic . . . I spotted that coming just a short was into the story. Overall though, I enjoyed the characters and the story. "

    — Frankie, 6/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My second Alex Kava book and I liked this one too. hard for me to admit I like books with so much icky serial "killerness" in them. but I liked the methodology plotted out, and how it affected her. ok, call me weird. "

    — Anita, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was not as well written as the 1st Maggie O'Dell book, but since I am from DC I like the setting. Good suspense, easy read. "

    — Lia, 3/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoy Alex Kava's writing.This is one of the best..stayed up late into the night reading.A good read ! "

    — Anne, 2/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It didn't catch me at first but as I stuck with it, I was interested to know what was going to happen next. A bit graphic for my tastes but I'll try another one by her. "

    — Dianne, 1/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Warning - don't start Alex Kava's books unless you have a lot of time because you won't be able to put them down!!! "

    — Sherry, 12/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very much enjoyed this book and will search out more from the series. "

    — Susan, 11/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very intoxicating. Could never put it down until I finished it. "

    — Katie, 8/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Best book of the 8 in this series! "

    — Amanda, 7/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked this book featuring FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell even better than the first one. She is tracking down the serial killer that has haunted her nightmares. "

    — Shelby, 5/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great sequel to "A Perfect Evil", I highly recommend reading these 2 back to back. "

    — Chris, 2/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " "Split Second" is a gripping, fast-paced read. It is a great improvement after "A Perfect Evil." Even so I could do with a little less of the "heart palpitations" and such every time some male looks at Maggie, the main character. "

    — Dan, 1/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " not as action packed as the first one, but still a good read. maggie needs to find stucky before more girls die. but this time it's harder because she is on the verge of losing her mind. "

    — *teasinme*, 12/24/2009

About Alex Kava

Alex Kava is the author of numerous novels, including the New York Times bestselling mystery series featuring FBI profiler Maggie O’Dell. Her novels have been published in more than twenty countries around the world. She is a member of International Thriller Writers.