Divine Evil

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Kimberly Farr

In this gripping novel of small-town scandal and sizzling passion, New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts tells the story of a renowned artist who confronts a mystery from her past—and finds that her family secrets have not been laid to rest.

Famed sculptor Clare Kimball has commanded the attention of the New York art world, but troubling memories from childhood have drawn her home to Maryland, to the town where she grew up and where her father died so long ago in circumstances never really explained. Nothing much has changed in Emmitsboro—except Cameron Rafferty, the onetime high school bad boy turned town sheriff. The only hint of Cam’s wild nature is the light in his eyes when he looks at Clare. In Cam’s strong arms Clare is seduced into falling in love—and believing that her small-town world is safe.

But within the dark woods of Emmitsboro, something evil is spreading its poisonous power. Now Clare must pay the price for digging up the secrets of the past . . . and confront an evil that may be unstoppable—because those who practice it believe it is divine.

©1992 Nora Roberts (P)2004 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

“[Roberts] can make romance seem fresh and hopeful every time.” (Time)

“A consistently entertaining writer.” (USA Today)

“The undisputed queen of romance.” (New York Post)

Hard to put down

I have always been a Nora Roberts fan, she's a fantastic author and once again she did not fail to entertain me. In fact, I was disappointed it was over!
Some of the characters were a bit flimsy, a little too stero-typical. Also, of the "bad" guys, some were quite easy to just pinpoint from the beginning but others were a total shock. Loved it all and can't wait to get more by Nora Roberts.
The narrator did an excellent job, very believable and easy to distinguish between the various characters.
PS, enjoyed the narrator so much I'm looking at other books she reads just because she read them.

Wow!

This is a very different style for Ms. Roberts but I have to admit I kinda loved it. I've loved both her romantic side and law /romance side forever. Lately I've just not been connecting with the fawning girl/hero guy theme. As much as I love me some hot guy/girl romance I've been needing something different. This one hit it on the head for me. The romance was more subtle in this and the intensity of mystery ramped up. I was enthralled. On the edge of my seat. It was dark and twisty.

Too dark for me.

The storyline seemed to be good, however all that satanic chanting was wayyyyy too much for me. I get that it’s part of the plot but it was disconcerting. Also the narration during the male dialect wasn’t the greatest.

The most disturbing Nora Roberts

Much of the danger in the plot comes from the main character refusing to watch out for her own safety. I’m getting tired of seeing this author use that device rather than thinking her way as to put a smart capable woman in danger from a clever villain.

spellbinding

Would you consider the audio edition of Divine Evil to be better than the print version?

I couldn't take my earpiece out through all 3 parts! It was great.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

absolutely I was constantly waiting for the next pin to drop!

What about Kimberly Farr’s performance did you like?

has good inflection

Any additional comments?

definately lives up to Nora Roberts' reputation

This book was long but very good.

captivating. the story kept me engaged and wanting to listen all the time. Always love Nora Roberts books. Narrator was great as well

Disturbing

I loved this book - it was extremely entertaining and I looked forward to listening to it everyday.

Not my favorite.

I was disappointed in this book. The story was full of a bunch of chanting, it needed more story. Not my favorite Nora read or listen.

Very Good!

This book has a nice romance, a scary suspenseful story, and a surprising conclusion, which leaves one hoping for a sequel.

insane

honestly I was uncomfortable with another of this book because I love God and it breaks my heart to know there are crazy people like this really out there. but as always Mrs. Robert's does an excellent job at storytelling. excellent job once ag