A Goodreads Choice Award Semifinalist, Mystery & Thriller
“Stone does a masterful job of creating in Jane a complex character, making her both scary and more than a little appealing…This beautifully balanced thriller will keep readers tense, surprised, pleased, and surprised again as a master manipulator unfolds her plan of revenge.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Revenge drives this fascinating thriller…Stone keeps the suspense high throughout. Readers will relish Jane’s Machiavellian maneuvers to even the score with the unlikable Steven.” —Publishers Weekly
“Stone skillfully, deviously, and gleefully leads the reader down a garden path to a knockout WHAM-O of an ending. Jane Doe will not disappoint.” —New York Journal of Books
“Jane, the self-described sociopath at the center of Victoria Helen Stone’s novel, [is] filling a hole in storytelling that we’ve long been waiting for.” —BitchMedia
“A gripping tale of revenge, Jane Doe will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.” —Bustle
“Jane Doe is a riveting, engrossing story about a man who screws over the wrong woman, with a picture-perfect ending that’s the equivalent of a big red bow on a shiny new car. It’s that good. Ladies, we finally have the revenge story we’ve always deserved.” —Criminal Element
“Crafty, interesting, and vengeful.” —NovelGossip
“Crazy great book!” —Good Life Family Magazine
“Stone is a gifted storyteller…Her writing is a concise narrative that takes hold of the reader and doesn’t let go.” –Mystery Playground
“A deliciously dark story with a chilling heroine; readers will enjoy seeing how far Jane will go for her revenge.” —The Parkersburg News and Sentinel
“We loved being propelled into the complicated mind of Jane, intrigued as she bobbed and weaved her way through life with the knowledge she’s just a little bit different. Both incredibly insightful and tautly suspenseful, you’ll be debating whether to make Jane your new best friend or lock your door and hide from her in fear. Jane Doe is a must-read!” —Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, bestselling authors of The Good Widow
“With biting wit and a complete disregard for societal double standards, Victoria Helen Stone’s antihero will slice a path through your expectations and leave you begging for more. Make room in the darkest corner of your heart for Jane Doe.” —Eliza Maxwell, bestselling author of The Unremembered Girl
“If revenge is a dish best served cold, Jane Doe is Julia Child. Though Jane’s a heroine who claims to be a sociopath, Jane’s heart and soul shine through in this addicting, suspenseful tale of love, loss, and justice.” —Wendy Webb, bestselling author of The End of Temperance Dare
“One word: wow. This novel is compelling from the first sentence. An emotional ride with a deliciously vengeful narrator, Jane’s tale keeps readers on the edge without the security of knowing who the good guy really is. Honest, cutting, and at times even humorous, this is one powerhouse of a read!” —Brandi Reeds, bestselling author of Trespassing
06/11/2018
Revenge drives this fascinating thriller from romance author Stone (Evelyn, After). Jane, an admitted sociopath, temporarily relocates from Kuala Lumpur, where she’s a successful import/export attorney, to Minneapolis, where her best (and only) friend, Meg Peterson, whom she became close to in college, was living until Meg committed suicide. Jane holds Meg’s boyfriend, Steven Hepsworth, responsible. She knows Steven emotionally abused Meg by repeatedly breaking up with her and wooing her back with promises of marriage and the wonderful life they would share, until he precipitously ended the relationship for good. Jane, who has gained employment as a data entry clerk in the firm in which Steven is a middle manager, proceeds to ingratiate herself into his life, determined either to take away what is most important to him as Steven did to her, or, more drastically, to murder him. Stone keeps the suspense high throughout. Readers will relish Jane’s Machiavellian maneuvers to even the score with the unlikable Steven. (Aug.)
★ 2018-05-15
When her best friend commits suicide after being dumped by a worthless man, Jane, a self-described sociopath, decides revenge will be slow and sweet.In this suspenseful, just-creepy-enough thriller, Jane travels to Minneapolis after her friend Meg commits suicide. Jane isn't sure she herself has ever felt love, or any emotion other than hatred for her abusive family. But college roommate Meg gave Jane her best chance at seeing how normal people lived. When Meg became involved with Steven, though, she turned from a funny, bold woman into a submissive girl who accepted Steven's cruel comments and control, until in her despair she killed herself. Now Jane has insinuated herself at Steven's company. Coldly analytical, she fashions herself to be just the sort of woman Steve wants—meek, mousy, and needy. It's fascinating to hear Jane, who narrates the novel, comment on her plans and observations of others. Stone does a masterful job of creating in Jane a complex character, making her both scary and more than a little appealing. As the novel progresses, our view of Jane gradually shifts. Is Jane really a sociopath or the rare woman who doesn't care what others think? And which of us wouldn't at least dream of sweet revenge against those who cause such pain? Stone even provides the perfect ending, which can't be commented on without ruining its perfection. This beautifully balanced thriller will keep readers tense, surprised, pleased, and surprised again as a master manipulator unfolds her plan of revenge.
