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  • Her Second Death

  • A Short Story (Bree Taggert)
  • By: Melinda Leigh
  • Narrated by: Christina Traister
  • Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (835 ratings)

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Her Second Death

By: Melinda Leigh
Narrated by: Christina Traister
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Publisher's summary

In this short-story prequel to the Bree Taggert series by #1 Amazon Charts and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh, a murder investigation yields parallels to the Philly detective’s own frightening past.

When a man is shot in the head, Bree Taggert and her new partner, veteran detective Dana Romano, respond to the call. They break the news to the victim’s ex-wife and learn the estranged couple’s five-year-old daughter was supposed to have been with him. What starts as a murder investigation quickly morphs into a desperate search for a missing child. The case stirs memories of Bree’s own traumatizing childhood. To find the little girl, Bree will have to relive her own terrifying past.

©2021 Melinda Leigh. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

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Short fast read

This Amazon Original was a fast audible listen. Most notably, the short story uses a nonverbal autistic child in a respectful manner. I appreciated the clarification, nonverbal does not mean unintelligent. The author also points out deliberately, the need for this child and others with the diagnosis to have a schedule. In addition, the story skates around parental screaming matches and the effects on children. Quite frankly, I thought the approach was beautifully done. Many people will be able to relate.

The story centers around a murder and all the usual bookish things necessary to keep us (readers) coming back.

I enjoyed the narrator.

There was swearing, minimally, as if it was a requirement.

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Another successful book

It was a excellent short story. The plot moved along and I was. clueless how it would end ! Bravo!

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Poor engineering

The hiss of an open mic interferes with the narration. I wish the engineer would have taken better care with the recording.

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Loved the drama

I really enjoyed this short story especially the older homicide detective, Ramono. I hope she is in another in the series. Bree is kinda soft spoken but a strong character. I am going to preview the other books before purchase as I really enjoyed the chemistry between the two detectives.
aThis is a great listen for everyone who likes a bit of drama and suspense at the end of the work day.

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Interesting!

I really enjoyed this book! it could have been a little louder. but it was very good writing!

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Autistic

Where is Lena, the cute 3 1/2 year old autistic girl? Who killed her father and why?

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too short..

love it, but too short of a story.. 2as expecting more. a a a as

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Pretty good

I got this to see if I would want to start the series. After listening, I think I’ll give it a try!

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Nice beginning story

It was nice to “see” her first case with Dana. Buying it outright was cheaper. I would use a credit for it.

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