The Grave Artist

Sanchez & Heron, Book 2

De: Jeffery Deaver, Isabella Maldonado

Narrado por: Aida Reluzco, Andre Santana

Perfect couples are his perfect victims. Now he’s hunting those hunting him in a riveting thriller by New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Isabella Maldonado.

A wedding reception is coming to a close in the Hollywood Hills when the blissful day is shattered by the death of one of the newlyweds. Though the incident appears to be an accident, Homeland Security Investigations agent Carmen Sanchez and her partner, security expert Jake Heron, discover that the tragedy is the third in a series of similar deaths and conclude something far more sinister is at play.

The two uncover chilling evidence pointing to a serial killer who has taken evil to the next level. Dubbed the Honeymoon Killer, this man isn’t interested in his victims but in creating his own macabre masterpiece from their graves—focused on the survivors and reveling in their grief. And now his dark obsession has turned to Carmen and Jake…

The Honeymoon Killer has decided they are the perfect next target. Take one out and delight as the other crumbles. Time is running out as a deadly game between predator and prey begins.

©2025 Gunner Publications, LLC, and Isabella Maldonado. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Authors Deaver and Maldonado deliver another entertaining thriller with differing takes on grief, strong female characters, familial discourse, and an internal knowledge of law enforcement proceedings and departments.”—Booklist

“The Grave Artist by co-authors Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado features memorable characters and a wealth of unexpected, gut-wrenching, cliff-hanging, unexpected plot twists and turns…Highly recommended.”—Midwest Book Review

Some twists in plot

There were a couple of surprises in the plot but mostly the story was predictable. This was not one of those books that you just can’t put down. I recommend it for a lazy day in front of a fire. Add coffee and some fresh baked cookies and you will have a thoroughly enjoyable day. Although it is not a fast paced novel, you will find it to be a good read.

Riveting

Loved the character progression. Still find Selina annoying. Some of the plot was easy to figure out. Loved how all the plots came together. Just the right amount of creepy coupled with justice. Great surprise at the end. Already looking forward to the next book.

Unexpected plot twists

2nd book in the series, it did not disappoint. Heron and Sanchez are a good match for solving murder mysteries. This one wrapped up what was started in the first and also brought Sanchez’s sister in. She was a nice addition. They solved a serial case, the cold case of her father’s murder and caught the hacker from book 1. Good stuff.

Brilliant

Excellent second installment for this new series. Can’t wait for book number 3 (because the story has to continue).

Intrigue at the Highest Level

Intrigue at the highest level! As in their first collaboration, the powerfully talented Deaver/Maldonado team's Book 2 in the series cranks up the action and suspense to a breathtaking level. The story arc is fascinating, as are Sanchez and Heron, who we get to know better as the chapters fly by. A dizzying read, smart, captivating and a spot-on procedural. I spent multiple hours at a time listening to the audiobook version, voiced by two very talented narrators and look forward to more books in the series.

Love the partnership between the two main characters.

Sanchez and Heron are a great pair. I love the partnership of the federal agent with the brilliant IT person. The story lines are also quite enjoyable.

The narrator was also wonderful.

Fast paced, fantastic story, excellent narration.

The main characters are relatable and the tech aspects give me something to think about.

Multiple characters well coordinated in series

Pace of story and development of multipart series. Looking forward to next installment. Hope it’s soon! Happy reading.

Love Maldonado

I think she's a great author and the collaboration with Jeffery Deaver is wonderful. The interaction of the characters is grest. Can't wait for the next book.

Very interesting story

I'm really enjoying this series with Carmen and Jake. The narration was great. I'm looking forward to the next book.