Roses of May, The (The Collector, 2) MP3 CD – Unabridged, May 23, 2017

Great book! A must read. The story is so compelling I could read it in one sitting. The Collector Series is one of the best series I have read in a very long time.

"The Roses of May" by Dot Hutchison is a haunting and gripping thriller that explores the aftermath of a serial killer's heinous crimes. The novel follows the survivors of the "Butterfly Garden" case, which was the subject of Hutchison's previous novel, "The Butterfly Garden." In this sequel, the reader is introduced to a new perspective as FBI agent Brandon Eddison investigates a new case that bears striking similarities to the previous one.The novel is divided into two parts. The first part is focused on the investigation of the new case, while the second part is dedicated to the psychological aftermath of the Butterfly Garden case on the survivors. Hutchison masterfully weaves the two parts together, creating a sense of suspense that keeps the reader engaged throughout.The characters in the novel are well-developed, and Hutchison does an excellent job of portraying the survivors' trauma and how it continues to affect them years after the events of the Butterfly Garden. The new characters, including the killer, are also intriguing and add to the story's complexity.Hutchison's writing style is engaging and evocative, and she has a talent for creating vivid and atmospheric scenes. The descriptions of the killer's twisted mind and his victims' suffering are disturbing, but necessary to the story's overall impact."The Roses of May" is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the themes of trauma, survival, and the human psyche's complexity. Hutchison's exploration of the consequences of trauma is both powerful and sensitive, and she does an excellent job of conveying the complexities of the survivors' emotional journey.Overall, "The Roses of May" is a worthy successor to "The Butterfly Garden" and a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. The novel is well-written, thought-provoking, and emotionally resonant, and will leave readers thinking about the characters and their experiences long after the final page has been turned.

As with "The Butterfly Garden" (the first book in this series), I won't regurgitate the story plot because that is the same as repeating the synopsis on the book jacket. Which is something I never read anyway because that just reveals too much of the story, and I like to be surprised as I go. But like "The Butterfly Garden" this book is so well written and the story so well put together that I could hardly put it down, often reading well into the night till I could see the faint glow of morning. Dot Hutchinson has a true gift. I could feel everything she meant me to feel, see the things she described so well, understand the characters and their personalities as if I'd known them personally. I'm off to start the next book in this series. I'm hoping it is equally as spellbinding.

Although slower than book 1, it was still a good read. Enjoyed the end with e eryone seeming as if they got closer.

I found this book to be a bit slower than the first, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. We get know agent Brandon Eddison on a deeper level in this one as we get to follow him more closely. I see him in a totally different way since the first book when I didn’t particularly care for how he carried himself during the case with the Butterflies. He has quickly become one of my favorite characters. They continue with updates on the survivors of the butterfly garden and how they are transitioning back into society, but the main case follows a girl named Priya. Her sister was murdered by a serial killer who has been murdering one girl every year for over a decade and still hasn’t been caught. While it’s been several years and Priya has since moved, she gets the feeling her sister’s killer is now after her. Where does Eddison and our agents fall into this story? Well, they worked her sister’s case and while it's not solved they have kept in touch with Pryia over the years and she has become part of their family. Miles away can they help Priya before the killer strikes again?

i really enjoyed this book and the twist! great characters, heartwarming moments but also came with a little thrill! i’m starting book 3 right now

I'm always skeptical of reading a new author. But am impressed with Dot. Different type of serial killers & story line. Well defined characters & plots. Didn't make it a day before buying book 2. Like the way she laces in g the previous book. Onward to books 3 & 4!

Good story line, with sprinkles of the aftermath from the garden. This was a good book, but I expected better. To me, the storyline drifted around, making it long winded. I expected more follow-up from the garden, and it fell short.