• Before She Dies

  • By: Mary Burton
  • Narrated by: Johanna Parker
  • Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,111 ratings)

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Before She Dies

By: Mary Burton
Narrated by: Johanna Parker
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Publisher's summary

In death, they are purified. Holding his victims under water, he washes away their sins as they struggle for their last breath. Then he stakes their bodies to the ground, exposing them for what they really are: witches, sent to tempt and to corrupt.

No one knows about defence attorney Charlotte Wellington's murdered sister, or about her childhood spent with the carnival that's just arrived in town. For Charlotte, what's past is past. But others don't agree. And as a madman's body count rises, she and Detective Daniel Rokov are drawn into a mission that's become terrifyingly personal.

©2012 Mary Burton (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"[A] well-paced thriller with a gloss of romance." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Very enjoyable

It was a good story. A little obvious but nonetheless enjoyable. Perfect to listen to with a glass of wine.

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LOVED IT!

This is an excellent story that keeps you guessing for most of the book. When you find out the whole twisted truth it is quite surprising.

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Twists and turns

Before she dies was a good read I enjoyed how Mary Barton had us guessing giving us clues here and there, but you really don’t know until the end. Love Joanna Parker, and highly suggest this Read. 

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wow, I did not see that ending

love Rockoff grandma!! The story has many twists and turns. I couldn't stop listening, had to hear who the killer is. Not who I thought it was. Good story!!

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Twists and turns

For once I didn't figure out the ending! Loved the story and will look for this author again!

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The ending came on really quick and some parts were extremely dark

Overall, I enjoyed the book. I was surprised by how dark sections were, but the characters were interesting and I look forward to reading more of this author’s work.

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Struck Again!

Mary Burton you struck again...In a good way. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it. It was also nice to listen to Johanna Parker as the narration again for her books. Thanks for another great mystery!

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Great storyline...but the narrator...

I love trilogies, so when I found out this book was book two of three I purchased immediately. I loved the storyline, but I did not like the narrator. She made the characters sound elderly. I could not get into the romantic aspect of the book because I kept visualizing my grandparents having sex! Ugh! On to book three.

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Fantastic Book! Couldn't stop listening!

I really enjoyed this book. It was a different kind of storyline and good character back-story without spending too much time on flashbacks. The narration was excellent as well. All around a great book!

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Super enjoyable

Great book to stumble across and a nice performance from the narrator.
Wasn’t disappointed and will check out the authors other work.

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