Dying to Tell

A Slaughter Creek Novel

By: Rita Herron

Narrated by: Tanya Eby

Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

What happened to Sadie Nettleton’s twin sister at the psychiatric hospital all those years ago?

Sadie Nettleton fled Slaughter Creek ten years ago, leaving behind the only home she’d ever known - and the only man she ever loved. Unable to cope with her sister's madness, or the terrible secret she and her sister share, Sadie swore never to return. But when her grandfather is murdered, and her sister charged with the crime, Sadie has no choice but to come back and face the ghosts of the past...

For Sheriff Jake Blackwood, time has not dimmed the love he felt for Sadie Nettleton - or the pain of her leaving. Now that she’s back, he’s determined to help her uncover the truth about her grandfather’s death and what happened to her sister at the asylum. As their investigation leads them deeper into a world of secrets, lies, and betrayal in Slaughter Creek, Sadie becomes the target of a madman who will do anything to keep the truth buried. Jake would give his life to protect Sadie. But can he again risk giving her his heart?

©2012 Rita Herron (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

slowly but surely.

ig needdd to pick up some speed. i felt like i needed yo help it slong domehow.

Great listen!! Couldn’t put it away

The Author did an amazing job creating this book and keeping me on edge. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series!!

Not what I expected - Mystery, not romance

Not what I expected, definitely not. I was expecting a romance with some mystery and instead this is a mystery with some romance. The H/h circle each other endlessly (while the mystery plays out) and the final chapter is where they really come together as a couple. Too little, too late for my taste. If the romance portion of the book had been a little more developed, I would have given it another star. I'm thinking of books like Dream Man by Linda Howard, for example.

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I also had a few plot issues - overall, the mystery is well developed but it starts to get sloppy toward the end. Jake and his brother Nick are both law enforcement and are both representing their agencies (County Sheriff and FBI) in the investigation of their father's case. Wouldn't this be a conflict of interest? I can't imagine any DA agreeing to have a case investigated by a family member because of the potential trouble it would generate if the case were to go to trial. I was equally distracted by the fight scenes that take place near the end of the book. Maybe it's because I was listening (audible.com) and not reading that they struck me as fake. E.g., does anyone still refer to a 'karate chop' motion in today's fiction? Maybe so, but more important is how Jake comes out the victor, without harm, in every fight and regardless of who is armed, who has the element of surprise, etc. Then there is the repeated reference to who the mastermind is - Jake & Nick catch the bad guys but they talk about who was in charge. Yet they never follow up, this particular thread is just left to unravel for someone to maybe pull it loose in a future book. Not all loose ends have to be tied up by story's end (this is not Charlie's Angels, after all) but somehow I'd have liked it if Ms. Herron had acknowledged the we'll-never-know aspect of this one, or maybe never raised it at all.
***END OF SPOILERS***

Those items were irksome but overall, the book was good. I picked it up thinking it was a romance, however, so be aware it leans more toward mystery.

Absolutely Fabulous!!!

What did you love best about Dying to Tell?

One of the best books I have ever heard!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Saddie!

Which scene was your favorite?

When the Sherrif saw his father with Saddie

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No...

enjoyed the book

loved the book. it kept me wanting to get to the next chapter to see what was gonna happen next. the narrator's were really good too. will be looking for the next book in the serious. I give it two complete thumbs up that is for sure...

Okay story, Great Narration

The plot had a lot of twist & turn with great supporting characters which is why igave it 4 stars. However I could have done without the 2 main characters back and forth guilt and internal whining on their choices - it didn't create angst but rather a sense of apathy. Tanya Eby is great with all the different voices and has a fantastic sense of pace and efficient pauses for effect without slowing the story down.

Is this a book for adults?

I haven't finished listening to this book, but there is something I just have to say.
The writing, especially the romance, was very juvenile. I rolled my eyes so many times over the romantic thoughts going through the characters' heads I'm surprised I can still see. I kept asking if these were really adults. In checking out the author, I can see that she's an adult. So, why are her characters so immature?
The author also repeats things over and over. Guess what? I'm a reasonably intelligent adult who doesn't need to be bashed over the head with the same details you just mentioned in the last chapter. And the chapter before that. And the paragraph before that.
The narrator did an excellent job. I'm going to search out more books by her.

Excellent plot with believable characters

While the book is a little slow at the beginning, it picks up speed and has lots of teists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end!!!

Not the story I was expecting at all!

Very twisty and thrilling. The storyline did not go where I thought it was going at all. I loved the characters and the creepy undertone to this storry....mysterious and dark. I pictured constant dark, stormy skies with lightning and the creepy asylum on the hill. Rita Herron is a great story teller. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.

Dying to Tell

A very good book. I will download and listen to more books by this author.