Deeper than the Dead

By: Tami Hoag

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

Tami Hoag is in a class by herself, beloved by audiences and critics alike, with more than 22 million copies of her books in print. With Hoag's first novel for Dutton, she proves anew why the Chicago Tribune called her "one of the most intense suspense writers around."

California, 1984. Three children, running in the woods behind their school, stumble upon a partially buried female body, eyes and mouth glued shut. Close behind the children is their teacher, Anne Navarre, shocked by this discovery and heartbroken as she witnesses the end of their innocence. What she doesn't yet realize is that this will mark the end of innocence for an entire community, as the ties that bind families and friends are tested by secrets uncovered in the wake of a serial killer's escalating activity.

Detective Tony Mendez, fresh from a law enforcement course at FBI headquarters, is charged with interpreting those now revealed secrets. He's using a new technique-profiling-to develop a theory of the case, a strategy that pushes him ever deeper into the lives of the three children, and closer to the young teacher whose interest in recent events becomes as intense as his own.

As new victims are found and the media scrutiny of the investigation bears down on them, both Mendez and Navarre are unsure if those who suffer most are the victims themselves-or the family and friends of the killer, blissfully unaware that someone very close to them is a brutal, calculating psychopath.

©2009 Tami Hoag (P)2009 Random House

Critic reviews

“[A] nail-biting thriller…Once again, bestselling Hoag plots craftily and creates characters readers root for.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

“Hoag's first-rate exploration of her characters imbues Deeper than the Dead with compelling plot twists.” (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)

“There's a truly terrifying serial killer at the heart of Hoag's...page-turner...the chilling premise and exciting twists make Hoag's latest a thriller in every sense of the word.” (Booklist)

“Bestseller Hoag (Kill the Messenger) ventures into serial killer territory with results sure to please her many fans.” (Publishers Weekly)

Very good book.

This book was wonderful. The narrator was great. could not put the book down. Excellent.

Fabulous!!!!

The characters are skillfully developed & revealed. I highly recommend this one! It’s so very, very good!

Good way to spend your credit.

This book is a great listen. Some of the characters/families might be a little over the top, but overall an interesting bunch of people and a gripping series of events. I appreciated the fact that the sex scenes were kept to the minimum (one), as my teenagers also listen to the books and it's always an issue with downloads to find out halfway through the book that the writer threw in some graphic sex scenes (that doesn't even add to the story).

The narrator was very good and the story kept me guessing up to the end. Just as you think you know who the villain is, she throws in a red herring or two. Not a bad buy for your credit.

It was ok

This book was ok but predictable. Narrator was good. I had it figured out right away but a good story all in all.

Wonderfully Executed

This is a thrilling story that covers every aspect that it should. Really delves into how kids deal with different situations based on their home life. Well written.

Just a crazy crazy book from cover to end!

Wow what to say about this book - twists and turns, dysfunctional families, a murder, psychotic killer! Could not turn off this audible book!

Slow start, good finish.

The plot was good after the first 30 chapters. Yes, 30 chapters. The narrator "accents" we're hard at times to even believe. The end is quite good from chapters 73 on.

excellent story, kept me guessing

well crafted story. kept me guessing. many plot twists. enjoyed the characters and the way they interacted.

This book grabs your attention from the start....

When I saw that this book was given a high rating from others I decided to give the author a try. I am so glad that I did!.
The story grips you from the start. It is full suspense and drama. You want to find out what happens next. (Book 2 is also very good)
The narrator is fantastic. Her transition from one character to another is spot on.

“AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY”

Long

The story was ok it was light Peyton place. The story sorta dragged on with the families
Never new what happen to the kid that lost it unleaded I missed it. It was ok tho I was disappointed