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  • Dead Even

  • A Novel
  • By: Brad Meltzer
  • Narrated by: Scott Brick
  • Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (656 ratings)

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Dead Even

By: Brad Meltzer
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Publisher's summary

“Heart-stopping intensity.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“Meltzer has come up with a gem of a plot….It breezes along in high gear….[A] highly recommended suspenser.” —Chicago Tribune

In this second novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer, husband and wife face off in a legal thriller that poses the most chilling question of all: How far would you go to save the one you love?

Sara Tate, a Manhattan assistant DA, is on the brink of losing her job. But then she takes a case that may be able to secure her future. Trouble is, it’s much more complicated—and deadly—than it initially appears. While forces within her own office plot against her, an outside threat takes things to another level: Win the case or her attorney husband, Jared, will die. But Jared has received threats, too. Forced to defend the opposition, he learns that, if loses the case, Sara will be killed. With everything on the line for both of them, husband and wife battle it out—at court and at home—while maintaining the terrible secret behind their motives. Caught in a struggle of rollercoaster emotions and shocking betrayals, Jared and Sara must face the unthinkable: No matter who wins, one of them may die.

©2011 Brad Meltzer (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers
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well...

This story had its moments however
If you like cheesey daytime soaps this author and narrator are for you

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A wonderful story & performance

well composed and developed. Great characters! I want this to be a series. Meltzer is one of my new favorite authors..

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The twisting life of lawy

Very well done. This is my first book by this author. The plot kept me guessing. Great mystery drama. The barrel did a fantastic job and the sound designer wove it all together into a 5 star rating.

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Great Story

This story moves along at a fast pace. The characters are well developed. Scott Brick is a great narrator.

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loved the beginning

terrible ending. ruined the book. felt like the writer gave up and chose to move to a ridiculous ending.

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Awesome

loved this book and will read some more of his books.
I would recommend this book for pure entertainment

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Was released prior to the date shown.

Looked forward to hearing this book. 1/4 way through realized this was a book released years ago. Hate when this happens. Book was awesome no issues other than release date misleading.

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Nice read

Good twist and turns. Slow at some points.
Always enjoy listening to Scott Brick. He was great as usual.

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Awesome twist and turns

Great Book. Action and tension front to back! Characters are believable and involved in multiple lines that all come together

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Meltzer and Brick winning combo

Great story and reading. Can’t wait for sequel. Love the twists and turns of Meltzer

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