Evelyn is a profiler, still new to the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) but determined to show the other agents that she can stand on her own. Evelyn has had her own childhood brush with a serial killer that has left her haunted, unwavering in her commitment to bring closure to the families of the victims of the Bakersville Burier. Will Evelyn find the Bakersville Burier or will this case destroy her?

HUNTED is a fascinating look into how a profiler thinks and processes a crime. Elizabeth Heiter does a great job at giving us a lot of technical information without making it boring. I like that Elizabeth Heiter focuses more on the profiling than on the gruesome acts committed by the Bakersville Burier. In fact, the tension is actually heightened by this and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough at the ending scene with the serial killer.

I also like Evelyn Baine as a main character, especially seeing how she struggles to cope in a male-dominated world. However, I struggled a bit over Evelyn's continuous venture outside the lines, particularly since she has just over a year experience in the BAU. Elizabeth Heiter gives us some marvelous insight as to why the boundaries blur for Evelyn but not as to why her supervisor didn't pull her back, particularly after the case becomes very personal.

HUNTED is a fast paced, thrilling start to a new series. I look forward to seeing Evelyn Baine grow both professionally and emotionally. HUNTED is definitely a book to add to your bookshelves if you like investigative thrillers.

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