Those Empty Eyes

By: Charlie Donlea

Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny

Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

Fans of Harlan Coben and Linwood Barclay have a new must-listen in this deviously clever, skillfully plotted suspense novel from the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Girl Who was Taken, The Suicide House, and Twenty Years Later.

Alex Armstrong has changed everything about herself—her name, her appearance, her backstory. She’s no longer the terrified teenager a rapt audience saw on television, emerging in handcuffs from the quiet suburban home the night her family was massacred. That girl, Alexandra Quinlan, nicknamed Empty Eyes by the media, was accused of the killings, fought to clear her name, and later took the stand during her highly publicized defamation lawsuit that captured the attention of the nation.

It’s been ten years since, and Alex hasn’t stopped searching for answers about the night her family was killed, even as she continues to hide her real identity from true crime fanatics and grasping reporters still desperate to locate her. As a legal investigator, she works tirelessly to secure justice for others, too. People like Matthew Claymore, who’s under suspicion in the disappearance of his girlfriend, a student journalist named Laura McAllister.

Laura was about to break a major story about rape and cover-ups on her college campus. Alex believes Matthew is innocent, and unearths stunning revelations about the university’s faculty, fraternity members, and powerful parents willing to do anything to protect their children.

Most shocking of all—as Alex digs into Laura’s disappearance, she realizes there are unexpected connections to the murder of her own family. For as different as the crimes may seem, they each hinge on one sinister truth: no one is quite who they seem to be . . .

©2023 Charlie Donlea (P)2023 Recorded Books

Truly fabulous listen!

So many details, plot twists, and if you stop paying attention for a couple of minutes, you will get lost! Had to re-listen to the last 20 min 3 different times to make sure I got the ending correct! Brilliant writing w excellent character development. And Vivienne Leheny is one of my all time favorite narrators- I search for listens around her sometimes. She's THAT good. Thank you, Donlea, for sharing your brilliant mind!

Charlie Donlea never disappoints

Another great suspenseful story! I love how some of his characters from other books make an appearance. Charlie is a mastermind at interesting twists & turns.

Keeps you listening!

Just recently started listening to Charlie Donlea. Very impressed with his work. This is my third book of his and by far my favorite. The story draws you in and keeps you listening.

Fantastic Story

I just recently discovered this author and am so hooked! Great story, full of twists and turns I didn’t see coming.

Narrator did a great job but there was one thing that drove me crazy while I was listening:
It’s Delta CHI, not Delta CHAI! Seriously, one is a fraternity and one is a drink. The first couple times I thought it was just a fluke or an oops, but the the mispronunciation continued throughout the book

Other than that minor thing, it was one of my favorite audiobooks of the year

For those who like shocking endings!

Well you might think as you finish the book there are still some loose ends out there but NOPE ! Just keep reading and you won’t be disappointed.

Kudos to Charlie Donlea!

The story and characters were well thought out. The plot kept me engaged. I'd love to see a sequel. The narrator did a good job too. Highly recommend.

Wow! Incredible story!

This book was great! I love the characters, the plot, the pace, the twist! All of it!!

Another winner

For Charlie Donlea! Engaging and suspenseful. I am hoping for a sequel which I think Me. Donlea set up well!

Great story, kept me guessing til the end

This was an intricate, well-told story that tied up all loose ends extremely well. I also love this narrator.

Loved the story. Hated the narration.

This was a great murder mystery! I really enjoyed the writing and twists along the way. Characters were believable. The narrator, however, makes the whole book sound like she is reading it off of a news teleprompter. The. Whole. Book. I will read more from this author either in kindle format or if narrated by a different person.