A Fatal Affair

By: A. R. Torre

Narrated by: Nancy Peterson

Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Stars. Lovers. Liars. Killers. This is Hollywood, and everyone has a part to play in a shocking novel of suspense by New York Times bestselling author A. R. Torre.

Actress Nora Kemp loves two men. One is Hugh Iverson, a philanthropic movie star who gives Nora security and respectability. The other is Hugh’s twin brother, Trent, a Hollywood bad boy who brings out Nora’s wild side. When Trent and an unidentified woman are found dead on the Iversons’ Beverly Hills property, more than Nora’s and Hugh’s reputations are at stake.

An investigation suggests murder-suicide. But there’s more to the crime than first meets the eye: suspicions of a serial killer with a bizarre motive, Hugh’s unnerved and cautious staff, and a missing mother and son. As two LA detectives sift through the deceptions of the innocent and the guilty—some living and some dead—solving the case becomes a cunning cat-and-mouse game.

Because in a city of illusions, the truth—no matter how dangerous—is so easy to hide.

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Critic reviews

“Nothing is remotely routine in Torre’s heady brew of serial murder spiced with fraud, torture, impersonation, and assorted celebrity hijinks…you won’t put it down till every last drop of blood has been shed.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A thriller with surprises aplenty and a breezy pace that includes well-written characters and the singular challenge of looking for truth ‘in a sea of professional liars and seducers,’ this novel is sure to have wide appeal.”—Library Journal

Good one! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

Another good psychological story by Torre. It's definitely worth putting on film.
it a good and unusual story. unexpected plot.Kept me curious to find out what's next. Unfortunately, the outcome was predictable but I had hope for another twist.
The narration was fair. The format could have allowed an additional narrator.
For me, it was worth the credit
I always look forward to A.R. Torre books!

Phew! Crazy story

This was fast paces and pretty fun ride. Crazy plot, though twists may be predictable. Your milage may vary.

Good book, with a twist at the end.

Good story overal all, the history on the characters really builds the intrigue. It is well written and performed, I did love the ending, It takes on a very good twist. I did not see coming.

Great story

I loved this story, it never got slow or boring and while you knew there was going to be a twist it wasn't an obvious one. it felt like the ending was a bit rushed but I don't feel cheated. highly recommend!

Well Written

I liked the way the author gave various points of view, while keeping me on the edge.

So good!

I literally love everything she writes!! This was so good! Got my attention immediately and kept it! Lots of complicated drama and a true twisty ending!

Two Wolves Fight for the Soul

A,R. Torre has been sharpening her tools and honing her craft for years, and readers get the pleasure of reaping the rewards. Told from varying points of view, the reader soon becomes immersed in this twisty, heady psycho-thriller. "A Fatal Affair" tells the story of Hugh, a man at the zenith of his stardom, Nora, his rising star fiance, and Trent. Although both men were well-loved child actors, Trent chose a different path than his popular twin. While Nora and Hugh are considered the "It" couple of Hollywood, Trent's path is much darker; known to the public as a womanizer who suffered dramatically from drug abuse.
When Hugh's Hollywood mansion is rocked by a murder-suicide, the high-profile investigation is bound to turn up juicy secrets the stars would prefer to keep hidden.

What follows is probably Torre's best work to date. Everyone has secrets. But these secrets are dark, dangerous, decades-old, and refusing to come quietly into the light. As investigators work to piece the patches of this old quilt together, things are getting stranger and more convoluted. Every interview brings more questions than answers. Every turn brings another oddity. Every page, seemingly, brings a new surprise for readers.

Fans of suspense/thrillers, and especially psycho-thrillers will find all the things you love about the genre in this book. This fast-paced strategic mind-bender is brilliantly written with superb characters that will intrigue and delight readers. The juxtaposition of light and darkness adds a glorious dynamic to what was already a winning read. Fans will not want to miss this bold and stunning read!

Great Hollywood psych thriller

If you like stories that take place in Hollywood and involve celebrities this Isa good choice for you! This book will keep you hooked and wondering how it will turn out. The huge cast of narrators makes it ideal for an audio.

Good overall

Just a little too unbelievable and plot building felt boring in the beginning. Story comes together with some twists that work.

Great Listen!

I enjoyed everything about this. I look forward to reading more from this author. Kept me engaged and intrigued the whole time.