I absolutely loved this first novel by Jeff Miller. I don't rate many books this highly, but The Bubble Gum Thief kept me engaged from start to finish. Just when I thought the case was all wrapped up, Miller surprised me with a final plot twist. Unlike a lot of novels where the final plot twist feels excessive, this one wrapped up the story and gave closure to all the hanging questions. I'm looking forward to more Dagny Gray thrillers! This was a great book! A killer is reeking havoc across the country. The crimes start with the theft of a pack of chewing gum. The next is a rape, then a bank robbery. At the scene of each crime the perpetrator leaves his calling card. "This is my # crime. The next will be bigger." Dagny Gray is an FBI agent who is very flawed. She is depressed and anorexic. She is made to gain weight in order to stay on the force and, as part of that, she is assigned to take a class with "the professor," a renowned agent. She begins to look for the killer in this case when it becomes very personal. This book was excellent. It had the suspense you look for with the touch of romance, pathos and wit. Dagny is a great character and I hope that there are more.
What do You think about The Bubble Gum Thief (Dagny Gray) (2012)?
Lots of twists. She flies all over the USA. No safety checks for her. Carries a Glock. Good read
—anusha
An enjoyable story by a new author. Look forward to more Dagny Gray.
—cha
Slow to get going but addictive once into the thick of the story
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Easy read but it kept your interest the entire time.
—detosha
