Stone Maidens
Written by Lloyd Devereux Richards
Narrated by Donna Postel
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About this audiobook
From TikTok sensation Lloyd Devereux Richards comes the heart-pounding story of FBI agent Christine Prusik as she attempts to unmask a serial killer who leaves a calling card with a terrifying connection to her own haunted past.
As the chief forensic anthropologist for the FBI’s Chicago field office, Christine Prusik has worked her fair share of bizarre cases. Yet this one trumps them all: a serial killer is strangling young women and dumping their bodies in the steep, forested ravines of southern Indiana.
With each victim, the killer leaves a calling card: a stone figurine carved like the spirit stones found among the native tribes of Papua New Guinea—the same tribes Prusik worked with a decade earlier while doing field research. The personal nature of the similarity is eerie and, frankly, terrifying; Prusik still carries trauma from her time in the field.
As the dark details continue to surface, Prusik has to wonder if the connection is real or if her nightmares have finally wormed their way into her waking life.
Lloyd Devereux Richards
Lloyd Devereux Richards was born in New York City and travelled extensively in Europe, Africa and Central America before attending law school. He served as a senior law clerk for an Indiana Court of Appeals judge, researching and writing drafts for dozens of published opinions, including the appeal of a serial killer sentenced to death. A father of three, he lives with his wife, Cameron O’Connor, and their two dogs in Montpelier, Vermont. This is his second novel, after Stone Maidens.
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Readers find this title to be a very entertaining and unique murder mystery with likable characters, a few twists and turns, and a quick pace. The plot twist keeps readers on the edge of their seat. Although some reviewers found the narrator's voice odd and robotic, the overall consensus is that the book is well written and narrated. It is impressive that the book gained popularity after a TikTok video about it went viral. Book-Tok enthusiasts and fans of true crime and thrillers will greatly enjoy this great read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Jan 11, 2024 Book-Tok never disappoints. Great Read if you’re into true crime and thrillers ❤️6 people found this helpful 
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Jan 11, 2024 Great read, really enjoyed had never heard of this author.6 people found this helpful 
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Jan 11, 2024 The story is good but the narrator has a very odd voice very robotic if that doesn't bother you will enjoy2 people found this helpful 
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Aug 23, 2024 I would have enjoyed this book more if one of the readers hadn’t put a spoiler in their review. Took the twist out of it. It was no literary masterpiece and a bit annoyingly predictable, but would have had a good twist.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mar 9, 2024 unique main character and plot, well written and totally engrossing plus sequel is just as good
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Jan 11, 2024 I really enjoyed this murder mystery, well written and keeps you on the edge of your seat
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Jan 11, 2024 Very unique story. Well written and narrated. Its amazing that the author wrote this 10+ years ago and didn5 do well, but after a tik Tok video about it both the video and book went viral. It’s now a best seller!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Jan 11, 2024 Likable characters, a few twists and turns and a quick pace made this a great read. Wish there was a sequel!5 people found this helpful 
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Jan 11, 2024 A very entertaining book! A good plot twist made me not being able to stop listening!3 people found this helpful 
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Jan 11, 2024 Pretty decent. It was a little confusing at times but overall ok. The narrator wasn't the worst I've ever heard but she wasn't great. It was like listening to Carol Brady read a book with zero inflection or emotion.2 people found this helpful 
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Jun 22, 2023 An unasked for Valentines gift from the wife turned out well. Good paced read about an anxious female FBI agent and a murdering twin. Southern Indiana is the locale. Not really an attempt at a sense of place but good character development and story line. Though it got a little too busy at the end. Almost a 4. No interesting phrases or words to note. A rarity but a good first effort by LDR. Will take a chance on the second one.
