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Dead Before Dark

By: Wendy Corsi Staub
Narrated by: Emily Sutton-Smith
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A psychic and a serial killer play a cross-country game of cat-and-mouse in this thriller from the New York Times best-selling author of Kiss Her Goodbye.

The Night Watchman is ready to kill - again. After 35 years in prison, he is free to commit the same twisted atrocities that once made him as notorious as the Zodiac Killer and Jack the Ripper. Now, at last, his moment has come.

Through her television appearances, renowned clairvoyant Lucinda Sloan helps police capture America's most wanted. Unfortunately, she's also captured the eye of the Night Watchman. Once he learns that Sloan "sees" his crimes, it's time to play.

The first victim is someone she knows - a personal shock that brings the psychic closer to her ex-lover, Detective Randall Barakat. Then two more murders in Chicago and Denver make her realize that the Night Watchman is toying with her. Each victim wears a wristwatch bearing a message...and each message is a warning for Lucinda that she'll soon be the next to die.

©2019 Wendy Corsi Staub (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Two good books

This was the follow up to the book I had just finished.! I enjoyed both books, the performances.. all aspects! Great story!

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good enough

pretty good. too many characters who meant nothing in the big story.

big picture....it was ok

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Pretty good

Not as good as the first one, but not bad and thankfully no surprise twist, stays true to the storyline. Could have left out a few superfluous characters but otherwise good read

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heading optional?

I didn't think it was ever going to end... it just kept going and going, I fell asleep several times and never missed a beat.
The narrator slow pace didn't help any, although the tone was very easy to listen too, and the story line itself was good.

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Great thriller!!

Kept you guessing. Several stories wrapped up in the end ..... well maybe!! Loved the narration.... pleasant voice. [Side note: As an islander for 50 years, after a few times saying Long Beach Island, everyone simply say LBI. 😗]

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Not bad, but...

You just can’t write a suspense based off of bad communication. It’s frustrating to read.

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I started this book and when I heard that a main character was a psychic I wondered about it. We read/listened to it for our book club pick. Well, I would have listened to it all even if it hadn't been for my book club. I liked the characters and looked forward to finding out who was behind the murders. It didn't end the way I wanted it to, but it made me want to hear a sequel.

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Excellent book

This book keeps you guessing. I found it hard to put down. An enjoyable read.

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Good read

My only disappointment with this book is that there's not an entire series for these characters!

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This was an amazing series

I really enjoyed this book, they have a lot of twists and turns. Found love with the characters. You must read the book before the stew because combined they are both awesome

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