• Prayers for the Dead

  • A Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus Novel
  • By: Faye Kellerman
  • Narrated by: Mitchell Greenberg
  • Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (315 ratings)

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Prayers for the Dead

By: Faye Kellerman
Narrated by: Mitchell Greenberg
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Publisher's summary

The brutal murder of Dr. Azor Sparks in an alley behind a restaurant is greeted with public outrage and a demand for swift, sure justice. But the investigation into the well-known surgeon's death is raising too many questions and providing too few answers for homicide detective Lieutenant Peter Decker.

Why, for example, would the family of a man so beloved respond to his slaying with more surprise than grief? And what linked a celebrated doctor with strict fundamentalist beliefs to a gang of outlaw bikers? But the most unsettling connection of all is the one that ties the tormented Sparks family to Peter Decker's own - and the secrets shared by a renegade Catholic priest... and Decker's wife, Rina Lazarus.

Solve another case with Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus.
©1996 Faye Kellerman (P)2012 HarperCollinsPublishers

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Dated!

When you find a series you like, after a while a new installment feels like catching up with old friends. I always want to know what Peter and Rina are up to and I think I would enjoy a whole book with just a development in their story.

Having said that, I did not care for this episode. It was so incredibly dated, and I think was trying to be shocking with no substance - therefore was just salacious instead of suspenseful.

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Mediocre at best.

Too many characters and rather outdated. The beginning of the book mentions doctor television shows that haven't existed since I was a child. Sounds petty but that's very important to me when listening or reading a book that the author keep the information present.

I apologize to all her fans but this book, I didn't like. I downloaded another $5.00 book written by Ms. Kellerman so we'll see how this one goes.

The narrator was very good.

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Wonderful Mystery Series

Mysteries are my favorite genre, & there are many types. You can find edgy, eerie, spy type, vampires, & even humorous, & I enjoy them all. This series by Faye Kellerman has so much to offer, but always grounded by Peter Decker & his wife, Rina. Each novel continues with the family growing up & facing new challenges. Decker with his same crew of LA detectives take you through the process of finding the "bad guy" as they each give their thought-processes to finally arrive with a satisfying conclusion to the mystery. In addition, I find the lifestyle of the Decker Jewish family very interesting & informational to a "goya" like me. This isn't a "on the edge of your seat" book, but so interesting with lots of twists & turns.

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Dynamics of the clan!

The incredible insight reflected in the story of religious persuasions, social dilemmas and enduring friendships.Plus the role of big pharma and corruption and malice. Wonderful wonderful reader

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Great characters, plot twists

I’ll miss the very lifelike characters Faye Kellerman created. And I was kept guessing till the very end.

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Another excellent book in this series!

I'm not Jewish, and very much appreciate all that I've learned, while enjoying the excellent plots, and story telling, by Faye Kellerman. As always, narrator Mitch Greenberg couldn't be more perfect for this series. What a great voice!
When I first started listening to this series, I had to look for the author's first name again, as well as photo, because I thought the author to be male. I love how Ms. Kellerman can think, and write, a male perspective, as well as a female's, so well.
On to the next book in this series.

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Great book good story

Can't wait to listen to the next one this book was very good they keep getting better

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Prayers for the Dead

This Decker/Lazarus was especially appealing to me, maybe because of the subplot love story between the priest and Rina. Decker’s handling of the relationship is well-written and sensitive. Baby Hannah is becoming irresistibly charming. Kellerman excels in the treatment of grisly details in this book. More kudos for Mitch Greenberg’s narration.

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An Excellent Team: Author and Performer

Mr. Greenberg Excels Once Again. His facility with voicing multiple characters in clearly flowing dialogue places him at the pinnacle of his profession. Dr Kellerman continues to demonstrate her mastery of the genre with verisimilitude and engaging personalities. The result pleasures the listener throughout.

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Great book!

Loved it. As always, you just have to keep reading. I have didn't want to stop listening. Great reader.

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