Twenty Years Later

By: Charlie Donlea

Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny

Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Fans of Lisa Unger and Allen Eskens won’t want to miss this thrilling new suspense novel from the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Girl Who Was Taken! Hiding her own dark past in plain sight, a TV reporter is determined to uncover the truth behind a gruesome murder decades after the investigation was abandoned. But TWENTY YEARS LATER, to understand the present, you need to listen to the past…

Avery Mason, host of American Events, knows the subjects that grab a TV audience’s attention. Her latest story - a murder mystery laced with kinky sex, tragedy, and betrayal - is guaranteed to be ratings gold. New DNA technology has allowed the New York medical examiner’s office to make its first successful identification of a 9/11 victim in years. The twist: the victim, Victoria Ford, had been accused of the gruesome murder of her married lover. In a chilling last phone call to her sister, Victoria begged her to prove her innocence.

Emma Kind has waited twenty years to put her sister to rest, but closure won’t be complete until she can clear Victoria’s name. Alone she’s had no luck, but she’s convinced that Avery’s connections and fame will help. Avery, hoping to negotiate a more lucrative network contract, goes into investigative overdrive. Victoria had been having an affair with a successful novelist, found hanging from the balcony of his Catskills mansion. The rope, the bedroom, and the entire crime scene was covered in Victoria’s DNA.

But the twisted puzzle of Victoria’s private life is just the beginning. And what Avery doesn't realize is that there are other players in the game who are interested in Avery’s own secret past—one she has kept hidden from both the network executives and her television audience. A secret she thought was dead and buried...

Accused of a brutal murder, Victoria Ford made a final chilling call from the North Tower on the morning of 9/11.

Twenty years ago, no one listened.

Today, you will.

TWENTY YEARS LATER, to understand the present, you need to listen to the past...

©2021 Charlie Donlea (P)2021 Recorded Books, Inc.

Just the facts, ma’m; just the facts

More often than not, I do require and enjoy rich location descriptions and deep, soulful character development. But occasionally along comes a desire for something fast paced, that moves me along like a speeding freight train. Just a soupçon of excitement. I used to find that in romance novels, but that bores me now. Recently, I discovered the mystery novels of Charlie Donlea, thanks to this Audible Daily Deal. Getting to the solution is what his books are about. Get from here to there, with not one iota of incidental location description; no going deeply into what goes into each character, aside from his or her relationship to the crime and the solution. This is the first time I EVER listened to a book from dark until dawn. It was just what the doctor ordered for this reader/listener. And, upon occasion, I plan to listen to every last tidbit Mr. (Ms.?) Donlea offers me, with no guilt allowed!

Enjoyable

Good story. Kept me engaged. I would recommend this book to a friend. Worth the money!

Barry enjoyable story from start to finish!

When I first started listening I wasn’t too sure how it was going to go but as I got on and the story develop I think it was very well done and the ending and earplug was surprising really good job and thank you

Fantastic!

Another 5-star ——- for both the author and narrator. Try it , you’ll be glad you did.

Several unexpected plot twists

In an echo of Bernie Madoff the protagonist is the daughter of a hedge fund manager who developed a ponzi scheme to defraud investors of billions. There is also a murder mystery involving a famous author. Fancy sailboats Range Rovers and other trappings of wealth are scattered throughout the story. An enjoyable ending.

Twists and Turns

This book is so intriguing with surprises the reader will not anticipate! It also brought back fresh memories of the devastation and heartbreak of 9/11, but does not dwell on that aspect long enough to detract from the very intriguing storyline. Highly recommend!

Loved it

Twists and turns throughout the book , kept you on your toes. Really enjoyed this book

Interesting

I think I finished in 2 days. Writing was a little different, but a welcomed change. I LOVE the twists and switch ups. Very unexpected.

twist

loved it, always a twist, very unpredictable and surprising twists. looking for more by this author

Loved it

Took me some time to get used to the narrator, but the story was so intriguing I didn’t quit. Really enjoyed this one!