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Bad Karma (The Criminally Insane Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Douglas Clegg (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 5,219 ratings

"I'm coming for you. You will never escape me."


She's the most dangerous inmate in the hospital for the criminally insane...and she just broke out. Get the series: Red Angel(#2) and Night Cage (#3). When Trey Campbell takes his family to Catalina Island, his escaped patient leaves a trail of bodies behind as she hunts for her one true love – from a previous life. A gripping psychological thriller full of page-turning suspense and mind-bending horror for fans of James Patterson, Gillian Flynn, and Robert Bryndza. 364 pages. Read all the books in the Criminally Insane series. "Clegg's stories can chill the spine so effectively that the reader should keep paramedics on standby." — Dean Koontz, New York Times bestselling author *"A sleek, smooth, and constantly surprising page-turner..." — Ed Gorman, bestselling author of The Marilyn Tapes and The Poker Club. "Douglas Clegg knows exactly what scares us, and he knows just how to twist those fears into hair-raising chills..." — Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    The Criminally Insane Series
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    364 pages
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  5. Publication date
    5 Mar. 2012
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Douglas Clegg is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than thirty books including The Hour Before Dark, Neverland, and Nightmare House. He lives near the coast of New England and is at work on his next novel.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007HS0ZXA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alkemara Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 5 Mar. 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 364 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0984975631
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Criminally Insane Series
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Customers find the book a gripping read with twists and turns that keeps them entertained throughout. The writing is extremely well written and easy to read, with excellent character development. The book receives mixed reactions regarding its gruesome content.

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72 customers mention ‘Readability’72 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a real page turner that kept them entertained throughout.

"Oh my, oh my, what a book. Couldn't stop reading or thinking about the subject matter...." Read more

"...read, also it quite dragged me in, overall it was a pleasurable experience to read this book..." Read more

"This book was OK, very predictable but non the less a bit of a page turner. Easy read, easy plot." Read more

"This book was unbelievable! I genuinely couldn't put it down...." Read more

60 customers mention ‘Storyline’46 positive14 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it intriguing from the start with engaging twists and turns that keep them in suspense until the end.

"...He writes on several different levels and makes you think about all of the levels. Well done." Read more

"...The insight into the workings of the mind that most would just label as 'crazy' make you really think about what could be behind someone's behaviour...." Read more

"...The idea was good; the story was well told and no massive jumps to get to where it needed to be although close to a "what!?"..." Read more

"...one of the best books I have read in a while and I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this well written story...." Read more

19 customers mention ‘Writing quality’17 positive2 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it extremely well written and easy to read, with one customer noting that the author writes on several different levels.

"...He writes on several different levels and makes you think about all of the levels. Well done." Read more

"I liked the idea and it was a quick read, also it quite dragged me in, overall it was a pleasurable experience to read this book..." Read more

"...Easy read, easy plot." Read more

"...I genuinely couldn't put it down. It is so well written and yet so disturbing, I felt like I needed to finish it so I could move on from it, as it..." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Character development’7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...Loved the characters and just had to purchase the next book straight away. I will definitely be reading the full series." Read more

"...book are very graphic but it is a great read and the characters seem to be well developed." Read more

"...Story is well-written and characters aren't stereotypical. Good book for read." Read more

"This book was a scary read, full of believable characters and was a true page turner with a gruesome twist in the tail." Read more

32 customers mention ‘Gruesomeness’14 positive18 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the book's gruesome content, with some finding it horrifying and terrifying, while others consider it a scary read.

"...Too general as for my liking.... id like to see it improved with deeper psychiatric insight... :)" Read more

"...I genuinely couldn't put it down. It is so well written and yet so disturbing, I felt like I needed to finish it so I could move on from it, as it..." Read more

"...Too unbelievable - this person just seemed to appear in places as if by magic and take on characters without any effort...." Read more

"A rather frightening story with some very gruesome and detailed scenes of mutilation and maiming...." Read more

20 customers mention ‘Pacing’4 positive16 negative

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"...it lacked explanations, I couldn't help but feel that things were rushed through, forgotten by the author - there could have been more to the main..." Read more

"Terrible and totally contradicting - the killer is supposed to only take on someone who has bad karma (hence the title), many of the victims were..." Read more

"One of the most depressing books I have ever read. Not for the faint-hearted." Read more

"...not normally read such a dark story as this but found it to be quite addictive. The characters were excellent and the plot was well delivered." Read more

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  • MISSMOPLEY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Something very different
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2024
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    Oh my, oh my, what a book. Couldn't stop reading or thinking about the subject matter. He writes on several different levels and makes you think about all of the levels. Well done.
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  • Joanna Darby
    4.0 out of 5 stars great idea
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 November 2018
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    I liked the idea and it was a quick read, also it quite dragged me in, overall it was a pleasurable experience to read this book
    However, it lacked explanations, I couldn't help but feel that things were rushed through, forgotten by the author - there could have been more to the main character's past with a perpetrator, some characters had kind of no real reason to be so much in a story (wife, kids). Too general as for my liking.... id like to see it improved with deeper psychiatric insight... :)
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  • Julie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 April 2021
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    This book was OK, very predictable but non the less a bit of a page turner.
    Easy read, easy plot.
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  • LMR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my god!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 December 2017
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    This book was unbelievable! I genuinely couldn't put it down. It is so well written and yet so disturbing, I felt like I needed to finish it so I could move on from it, as it was constantly on my mind. I mainly read psychological thrillers so it becomes harder to find books that actually 'psychologically thrill' but this one definitely does! The usual twists and turns you'd hope for in a book like this, all wrapped up in an asylum for the criminally insane and heart in your mouth moments. I genuinely felt like I knew the characters, they were so well written. The insight into the workings of the mind that most would just label as 'crazy' make you really think about what could be behind someone's behaviour. What makes a monster? I genuinely loved this book and for the first time in years have a new favourite author! You will not regret reading this.
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  • joboy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dark and horrific
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2018
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    A rather frightening story with some very gruesome and detailed scenes of mutilation and maiming. Unfortunately some parts of the story seemed a bit disjointed but overall well worth reading. I must admit to have become slightly confused as to the actual possible connection between London and Jack the Ripper and some strange nutter in America!
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  • Andrew Bedford
    5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping tale which hooked me in
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2020
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    It took a chapter to get into this book. However, I found that I was gripped by it and was looking forward to the next chapter (some of which are very short). The idea was good; the story was well told and no massive jumps to get to where it needed to be although close to a "what!?" moment a few times.
    I agree the end seemed a little rushed and maybe some more explanation of the why. But I am sure that just helps the mystery.
    Overall a very good read and I will certainly go and read some of the authors other works.
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  • Sensian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 March 2018
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    I couldn't put this book down. This is one of the best books I have read in a while and I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this well written story. Loved the characters and just had to purchase the next book straight away. I will definitely be reading the full series.
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  • Kindle Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Flawed
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2022
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    The story started off promising enough but lapsed Into totally unbelievable scenarios and actions from both parties involved in the storyline.
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  • René Pagel
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nette Lektüre für den Urlaub
    Reviewed in Germany on 7 February 2018
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    Spannend und blutig geschrieben, allerdings ist das Ende etwas zu einfach. Kein Vergleich mit Hannibal Lektor, der vielschichtiger geschrieben ist.
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  • Avyshek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
    Reviewed in India on 9 November 2019
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    Nice one
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  • ozzieinfrance
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and Insightful
    Reviewed in France on 22 August 2019
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    This is the first book from this author that I have read. It was masterfully composed with just enough to lead you to see where it was going while holding back enough to make the twists and turns of the storyline a surprise. The characterization was brilliant and believable as was the insight into the mind of the criminally insane. A great read.
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  • Rêvvâ Tênâg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in Australia on 9 July 2015
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    When I started reading this book, I was so excited because it's a REAL book! It's edited well and is an excellent story!
    It's disgusting, horrifying, thrilling, suspenseful and everything you want in a book!
    Everything written down is gripping and interesting, it's so hard to pull yourself away to eat or tend to other things in your life!
    When I got to 75% of the way I noticed some typos. Nothing drastic, but it meant that the book wasn't perfect anymore.
    But really, I don't mind too much because I absolutely LOVED this book!
    My new favourite author is CLEGG!
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  • Humaniste
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, thanks!
    Reviewed in Canada on 12 March 2019
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    Absolutely loved this book. Took me back to when reading was fun! You have to read this one!!😍
    Thanks Douglas Clegg!
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