Secrets to the Grave

By: Tami Hoag

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 New York Times best-selling author Tami Hoag returns with her second thriller in the Deeper than the Dead microseries, exploring the early days of forensic investigation, the characteristics of innocence-and the nature of evil.

Marissa Fordham had a past full of secrets, a present full of lies. Everyone knew of her, but no one knew her.

When Marissa is found brutally murdered, with her young daughter, Haley, resting her head on her mother's bloody breast, she sends the idyllic California town of Oak Knoll into a tailspin. Already on edge with the upcoming trial of the See- No-Evil killer, residents are shocked by reports of the crime scene, which might not have been discovered for days had it not been for a chilling 911 call: a small child's voice saying, "My daddy hurt my mommy."

Sheriff's detective Tony Mendez faces a puzzle with nothing but pieces that won't fit. To assist with his witness, Haley, he calls teacher-turned-child advocate Anne Leone. Anne's life is hectic enough-she's a newlywed and a part- time student in child psychology, and she's the star witness in the See-No-Evil trial. But one look at Haley, alone and terrified, and Anne's heart is stolen.

As Tony and Anne begin to peel back the layers of Marissa Fordham's life, they find a clue fragment here, another there. And just when it seems Marissa has taken her secrets to the grave, they uncover a fact that puts Anne and Haley directly in the sights of a killer: Marissa Fordham never existed.

©2010 Tami Hoag (P)2010 Random House

loved it from beginning to end

I really loved this story. easy listening. narrative very into character. rite amout of gore, sex & jest. happy I fell upon Tami Hoag & look forward to listening to more from her.

voices and accents ups & downs this had it all.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes It was a thriller with a twist.

What did you like best about this story?

Not being able to know the killer till the end.

What does Kirsten Potter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

All the Voices and accents...she is great.

Another really good book by Tami

Loved it! Anxious to get started on book 3 of the series. Kirsten is one of the best narrators I have listened to.

good book...

I was hooked from the beginning to the end. I can't wait to read more turn from Tami Hoag.

Loved the plot.

Good story. But I never got where this child came from. Maybe it wasn't meant to matter but that's why she didn't get 5 stars.

Good. Not not as good as the first

Great story. I’m enjoying her books but I’ll be honest I’m not going to read anymore. When you have stories about 12 year olds that say “I’m going to stick my thing in her and then I’m going to make her scream” this is borderline trash.

Happy I gave it a shot

I was unhappy with the first book in this series but wanted to what happened with some of the characters so I bought book two. I am happy I gave the author a second chance and she didn’t let me down. The narrator does a great job with the voices for the different characters and this book had some really good twists. Ready to star book 3 in the series.

Totally superior!!

I absolutely loved this book and the one before it!!! Tami Hoag came up with some characters for this 2 book series that are just stupendous. I hope she continues to write more books involving them - it would be a real shame to just abandon such a great set of characters and a great setting. I would gladly pay full price at a book store for this audiobook and the one before it (Deeper than the Dead) so don't hesitate to use a credit on it. I could not stop listening once I started it and stayed up till nearly 3 am to finish it!!! Go for it, this is great!!

Fantastic book

Yet another fantastic book from a fantastic author.
The narrator is amazing, I love how she can sound like so many different characters and blend it together seamlessly. I never felt taken out of the story by her voice at all, her inflection and the way she sped up her reading or slowed it down added to the suspense and drama perfectly. 10/10!

Another great one!

Tami Hoag doesn’t disappoint again. Another good story with her ability to put a good twist on the ending. Kristen Potter is one of the best narrators. She brings each characters personality to life. I recommend reading this series and I’m looking forward to #3.