Divine Evil

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Kimberly Farr

Length: 17 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Best-selling author Nora Roberts dazzles once again with a powerful tale of passion, murder, and small-town scandal. In this classic novel, a woman returns to the home she left behind, to a past that is waiting to kill her....

A decade ago, sculptor Clare Kimball fled Emmitsboro, Maryland, to take the art world by storm. Now she’s celebrated as the artist of her generation. But no amount of success can eclipse the nightmares that haunt her - or the memories of her father’s suicide. Just as her star is shining brighter than ever, Clare leaves it all behind to face her demons.

Emmitsboro sheriff Cameron Rafferty loved Clare from afar all through high school. Now that she’s back, they form a bond that grows stronger each day - fueled by an attraction that’s been simmering for years. But Clare’s past soon rises up with a vengeance, rocking the town with a sinister murder that is clearly linked to her return.

As an investigation gets under way, Clare and Cameron will learn that evil can linger anywhere - even in those you love and trust the most. But it’s a discovery that may come too late to save them....

©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)

Creeped me out

Must say I haven't finished this one yet & don't know that I will. The sacrifices/rapes/murders creep me out. I may finish it later but for now I'm on to Whiskey Beach. Narrator does a good job though.

Not my kind of story.

I love Nora. I love her writing. I'm sure this book is no different. I just don't get into those stories.

Great story

Not a dull moment!! The story had me from the start. I didn't want to put it down until the end.

Well Written Dramatic Thriller Romance

For those of you who love romance mixed in with drama, terror, and suspense, you will absolutely love listening to this book. It has all that and more. I loved being able to do my housework as I submerged myself into the characters and storyline Nora Roberts developed so creatively and skillfully.

I've listened to this novel twice since I realized that I had missed some of the nuances Nora Roberts intertwined within the story the first time I listened to it. As in all great romances, the romance survives unscathed at the end. However, as in all good suspenses, there is a gotcha at the end. In fact, there were two gotchas, one that saddened me and another that chilled me.

PERFORMANCE: Kimberly Farr does a wonderful job reading this story; however, there are a few RARE spots in the story where it is apparent she stopped and began again, accidentally cutting off some of her words. While momentarily aggravating, it only takes away a few words from the story. For this reason alone, I am rating her performance four (4) stars rather than five (5) stars since I believe it to be her responsibility to see that this does not occur. If I am wrong, I hope someone will correct me.

loved it. it's the kind of simple story I like .

I love scary, thriller type stories so this worked out good for me. I knew the boy was good

Excellent

great read did see part of the end but definitely not all. enjoy. I fun.

Excellent!

This book kept me on the edge. What an interesting story! Kind of creepy but spellbinding. Just give it a read.

Classic Nora

This is a long entertaining story so if you like ‘em short and sweet, this isn’t one of them. This was one of author’s earlier good reads and worth the gold credit.
The reader has a good range but her male voice needs a deeper tone. This is my 1st exposure to reader, and she was good for female characters but as l buy readers for great male voices. Eg Angela Dawe. I will not seek this reader out unless she happens to be on sale or reads a classic l have been waiting to be recorded. She may have already deepened her Voice as l review. I will double check it as she has potential.
If you liked Sandra Browns Witness, then you may enjoy this classic.
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WOW!!!

WOW!!! So different from what Ms, Roberts usually writes but amazingly suspenseful from cover to cover. Very good book. E

Good Prevail

Hard to tell voices apart. story was good, but drawn out.Evil Live lives in small towns.