To Catch a Killer

Erin Blake, Book 1

De: Sheryl Scarborough

Narrado por: Christy Romano

In To Catch a Killer, a contemporary mystery by debut author Sheryl Scarborough, a teenage girl uses forensic science to solve the cold-case murder of her mother.

Erin Blake has one of those names. A name that, like Natalee Holloway or Elizabeth Smart, is inextricably linked to a grisly crime. As a toddler, Erin survived for three days alongside the corpse of her murdered mother, and the case - which remains unsolved - fascinated a nation. Her father's identity unknown, Erin was taken in by her mother's best friend and has become a relatively normal teen in spite of the looming questions about her past.

Fourteen years later, Erin is once again at the center of a brutal homicide when she finds the body of her biology teacher. When questioned by the police, Erin tells almost the whole truth, but never voices her suspicions that her mother's killer has struck again in order to protect the casework she's secretly doing on her own.

Inspired by her uncle, an FBI agent, Erin has ramped up her forensic hobby into a full-blown cold-case investigation. This new murder makes her certain she's close to the truth, but when all the evidence starts to point the authorities straight to Erin, she turns to her longtime crush (and fellow suspect) Journey Michaels to help her crack the case before it's too late.

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"Narrator Christy Romano captures fearless 17-year-old Erin Blake convincingly. When she was two, Erin spent three days beside her murdered mother's body, and now she's determined to find her killer. Romano also effectively depicts secondary characters: Rachel, Erin's guardian, who was also her mother's best friend, as well as gutsy, eccentric Samantha and kind, level-headed Lysa, Erin's friends, who add warmth and support to her life. Each chapter begins with a helpful quote about detecting or forensics from a book by Erin's uncle, FBI agent Victor Fleming. Tension escalates, and so does Romano's delivery when Erin's favorite science teacher, who is also helping with the case, is brutally murdered. Listeners will root for Erin, both in her in her single-minded pursuit and in her partnership with her secret crush as they join forces to identify the perpetrator. Listeners of all ages will enjoy this roller-coaster mystery. ( AudioFile Magazine)

No violence, gore, sex or foul language!

This is an enjoyable listen with several likable characters & great narration. Its not quite a young adult book. It’s more than just a murder mystery. So much more. There are heartwarming family elements that I especially enjoyed. I listen to about two mystery/psychological thrillers a week. This was a fresh new take on that genre. The protagonist is a teenage girl, but don’t let that turn you off from this book, Good solid writing, smart characters & spot on narration makes this easy listen a winner, especially if you need a break from the intense psychological thrillers I usually listen to. A nice clean summer listen. No gore, no sex, no foul language.

Suspenseful

A bit juvenile, but the main characters were teenagers so what should I expect. It is written as if the writer is just starting out and read that way as well. The reader could have been a little more enthusiatic. My interest was held enough to want to know how it would end, and although I had the killer pegged by the middle of the story, the rest I was pleasantly surprised about. Nice story, beautiful ending.

I loved listening to this with my teenagers!

We would listen to this while travelling to and from training sessions. I would say it's a YA mystery novel, but I think it would appeal to many experienced adult listeners too.

Really great read for all ages..

I really enjoyed reading this book. I'm not a young adult..but it was fun and the story line really suspenseful. Good read for all ages.

This was a good story

I was initially worried this would be for those more around high school age but it wasn’t really. I think it’s safe to listen to with your 10+ kid also which is great.

Thriller and Suspense

a thriller and suspense. narration is excellent and has you on the edge of your seat the whole time. written well too, I will consider other books by this author.

Excellent!

Great story that keeps you guessing. I wish she had more titles. Very good narration.

A clean murder mystery

The story was great! A little bit YA styled but I enjoyed it. It was an added bonus that I didn’t have to worry about any awkward scenes or cussing in front of my kids.
I hope there is more in the series!

This is weird

Audible is trying to charge me for this book! I bought a few years back and wanted to re-listen to!!!!

Amazing

Absolutely loved this book it kept me on my toes the entire time! Hope the sequel comes out on audible soon