By the Time You Read This - (Raisa Susanto) by Brianna Labuskes (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The sinister puzzle of an FBI linguist's past is far from finished in a gripping novel of twisted family ties, from USA Today bestselling author Brianna Labuskes.

FBI forensic linguist Raisa Susanto thinks she's through with the past now that her psychopathic serial killer sister, Isabel, is locked away forever. Then Raisa receives a letter from Isabel. It's just a single message: By the time you read this, I'll be dead.

Soon after, Isabel is discovered dead in her cell, forcing Raisa back into her depraved orbit--one that includes a band of true-crime worshippers obsessed with Isabel, her killing spree, and those who survived it.

When a new victim is killed in the same manner that made Isabel notorious, Raisa and FBI forensic psychologist Callum Kilkenny aren't just tasked with finding out who killed Isabel and why. They're hunting for a protégé following in Isabel's footsteps. Raisa must uncover the truth--whether or not she's ready for it--before someone else dies.

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Praise for Brianna Labuskes

By the Time You Read This

"The novelistic equivalent of a full-body workout." --Kirkus Reviews

What Can't Be Seen

"The book's well-constructed plot matches its three-dimensional characters. Psychological-thriller fans will be eager for more." --Publishers Weekly

A Familiar Sight

"A horrific brew for readers willing to immerse themselves in it." --Kirkus Reviews

"A strong plot and unforgettable characters make this a winner. Labuskes is on a roll." --Publishers Weekly

"A Familiar Sight has everything I crave in a thriller: a shocking, addictive female lead; unexpected twists that snapped off the page; and an ending that made me gasp out loud. I never saw it coming, but it was perfectly in sync with the razor-sharp balance between creepy and compelling that Labuskes carries throughout the novel. This is a one-sitting read." --Jess Lourey, Amazon Charts bestselling author

Her Final Words

"Labuskes skillfully ratchets up the suspense. Readers will eagerly await her next." --Publishers Weekly

"Labuskes offers an intense mystery with an excellent character in Lucy, who methodically uncovers layers of deceit while trusting no one." --Library Journal

Girls of Glass

"Excellent...Readers who enjoy having their expectations upset will be richly rewarded." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

It Ends with Her

"Once in a while a character comes along who gets under your skin and refuses to let go. This is the case with Brianna Labuskes's Clarke Sinclair--a cantankerous, rebellious, and somehow endearingly likable FBI agent with a troubled past. I was immediately pulled into Clarke's broken, shadow-filled world and her quest for justice and redemption. A stunning thriller, It Ends with Her is not to be missed." --Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author

"It Ends with Her is a gritty, riveting roller-coaster ride of a book. Brianna Labuskes has created a layered, gripping story around a cast of characters that readers will cheer for. Her crisp prose and quick plot kept me reading with my heart in my throat. Highly recommended for fans of smart thrillers with captivating heroines." --Nicole Baart, author of Little Broken Things

"An engrossing psychological thriller filled with twists and turns. I couldn't put it down! The characters were filled with emotional depth. An impressive debut!" --Elizabeth Blackwell, author of In the Shadow of Lakecrest