A Darkness Absolute

A Rockton Novel (Casey Duncan Novels, Book 2)

De: Kelley Armstrong

Narrado por: Thérèse Plummer

When experienced homicide detective Casey Duncan first moved to the secret town of Rockton, she expected a safe haven for people like her, people running from their past misdeeds and past lives. She knew living in Rockton meant living off the grid completely: no cell phones, no Internet, no mail, very little electricity, and no way of getting in or out without the town council's approval. What she didn't expect is that Rockton comes with its own set of secrets and dangers. Now, in A Darkness Absolute, Casey and her fellow Rockton sheriff's deputy Will chase a cabin-fevered resident into the woods, where they are stranded in a blizzard. Taking shelter in a cave, they discover a former resident who's been held captive for over a year. When the bodies of two other women turn up, Casey and her colleagues must find out if it's an outsider behind the killings or if the answer is more complicated than that...before another victim goes missing.

Casey Duncan returns in another heart-racing thriller from number-one New York Times best-selling author Kelley Armstrong.

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well written and narrorated

This is the 2nd in the series. With over 60 chapters it is well worth the $/credits. Kelley has always been one of my favorite authors and the way she draws you into these mysteries makes no exception. I came to her as a follower of her urban fantasy books and have worked my way thru all at her books. when your done with this you are not sure who you appeal to more the white or black hats. the twist you do not see coming till it hits you. sit back and enjoy the read or listen because as well as a great story this is a narrorator I will start following.

Great book, only one issue..

The narrator continuously pronouncing "tuque" like "took" was distracting and aggravating... other than that, it's great listen.

Entertaining story but repetitive

This series' overall concept is very intriguing but the demensions of the characters aren't very wide so the interactions felt repetitive by about 50% of the way through.

Amazing

Her character development is exceptional. I love they way Casey Dalton and Jacob are developing.

Can't get enough of this series

This is an excellent police thriller. Just like the first book, I thought I had it all figured out and then the author goes and throws me for a loop, and not just once! I love the concept of the town of Rockton, and am really enjoying the series so far. The narrator is excellent and really brings the book to life. Will definitely listen to the next book.

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Amazing thriller!!

This book was amazing!! I couldn’t stop listening. Plummer is the best narrator out there! She made the story soooo much more exciting!
Could have done without all the F bombs!!!

Unputdownable

I enjoyed A Darkness Absolute very, very much. I can't wait for the sequel! The setting is particularly interesting.

Weird as all get out, but strangely compelling

I'll be honest with you, this is a weird series. But I can't stop listening to them.
In a nutshell, Rockton is a secret town in the Yukon. The reason it's secret? Because it's a place people go to hide from their pasts. In theory, the Council only allows white collar criminals or victims of abuse to buy their way into a 3 year escape plan, but it's becoming increasingly apparent that money talks and some less savory, and decidedly more violent, types have managed to get integrated into the town. Add to that the two other groups living in the area (the First Settlers and the Hostiles) are hardly welcoming neighbors, and you've got a pile of dynamite with a lit fuse.
The world that Kelley Armstrong has built is fascinating. Since Kasey is a newcomer, we get the "rules" as she learns them, but not bludgeoned over the head with too much information. Since you can't really know the motivations or backstory of any of the characters beyond Kasey, Armstrong has given us a reliable narrator. She is exactly who she appears to be (no Doctor Sheppard from "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" here); you find out early on what makes her so suitable to be drafted as the Homicide Detective for this weird little town.

A fitting sequel

I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I wondered if the setting could maintain its intensity and it did. Casey is a heroine who is easy to cheer on and her strength ensures she isn't frustrating along the way.