A Text Before Dying

By: McGarvey Black

Narrated by: Gail Shalan

The perfect murder. The perfect nightmare.

Spying from her window in New York City with high-powered binoculars, conspiracy theorist Zoe spots a man and woman on a park bench. Zooming in, she finds she can read the texts on the woman's phone. Her initial excitement turns to alarm when the woman's texts outline a plan to murder the man she is sitting next to.

The police department is trying to manage a pandemic and catch a serial killer who has murdered six women. So, when Zoe reports the conspiracy to commit murder, the police have little time or patience for her theories.

Committed to saving the life of the man on the bench, Zoe and her best friend Sean pursue all angles until Zoe finds herself in grave danger.

But those around her keep wondering, is there really a murder plot or is it all in Zoe's head?

©2021 McGarvey Black (P)2021 Tantor

engaging story

i listened to the full book with minimal interruptions in an afternoon. I was working in garden so it was easy to listen without too much concentration.

Zoe was so annoying

This was a painfully slow story until the last couple of chapters. I couldn't stand the character Zoe or her husband. The whole premise of the plot just seemed kind of stupid to me. Just glad to get through the story.

Likable Characters and Intriguing Story Line

I really enjoyed the main character and her ‘sidekick’ in this story and I found the storyline unique and fun to try to anticipate.
VERY interesting with it being set during the COVID Lockdown!
I look forward to more of this author’s Titles!

Crazy ride

I loved that it was fast paced and disturbingly relatable. Just when I thought I had figured it out, the twists kicked in and I only had about 50% correct.

No SPAM?

I enjoyed this story but as a Minnesotan, I was very disappointed that the second victim who was from Minnesota was found surrounded by tuna cans not SPAM cans!!!!