Deeper than the Dead

By: Tami Hoag

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

Tami Hoag is in a class by herself, beloved by audiences and critics alike, with more than 22 million copies of her books in print. With Hoag's first novel for Dutton, she proves anew why the Chicago Tribune called her "one of the most intense suspense writers around."

California, 1984. Three children, running in the woods behind their school, stumble upon a partially buried female body, eyes and mouth glued shut. Close behind the children is their teacher, Anne Navarre, shocked by this discovery and heartbroken as she witnesses the end of their innocence. What she doesn't yet realize is that this will mark the end of innocence for an entire community, as the ties that bind families and friends are tested by secrets uncovered in the wake of a serial killer's escalating activity.

Detective Tony Mendez, fresh from a law enforcement course at FBI headquarters, is charged with interpreting those now revealed secrets. He's using a new technique-profiling-to develop a theory of the case, a strategy that pushes him ever deeper into the lives of the three children, and closer to the young teacher whose interest in recent events becomes as intense as his own.

As new victims are found and the media scrutiny of the investigation bears down on them, both Mendez and Navarre are unsure if those who suffer most are the victims themselves-or the family and friends of the killer, blissfully unaware that someone very close to them is a brutal, calculating psychopath.

©2009 Tami Hoag (P)2009 Random House

Critic reviews

“[A] nail-biting thriller…Once again, bestselling Hoag plots craftily and creates characters readers root for.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

“Hoag's first-rate exploration of her characters imbues Deeper than the Dead with compelling plot twists.” (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)

“There's a truly terrifying serial killer at the heart of Hoag's...page-turner...the chilling premise and exciting twists make Hoag's latest a thriller in every sense of the word.” (Booklist)

“Bestseller Hoag (Kill the Messenger) ventures into serial killer territory with results sure to please her many fans.” (Publishers Weekly)

Really got sucked in!

Had a hard time stopping my listen to work, go to bed, etc. Really enjoyed it.

PERFECTION!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I certainly would. I purchased this book because it was on sale but I got a great surprise & will be listening to the entire series.

What other book might you compare Deeper Than the Dead to and why?

None that I can recall

Which scene was your favorite?

IDK. Too many to name.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Glass Houses

Really liked it!

Lots of suspense! Maybe a little easy to figure the plot but still filled with surprises. I'll listen to it again.

Couldn’t stop listening!

The story was so detailed, I felt as though I could step right into the book as an another investigator. Narrator was terrific! Doing the children, and other characters, but have to say I totally loved “Frannie!” We all have different Taste, but as for me I’d say this one is definitely one to read. Side note to the author... thanks for not leaving me hanging at the end. I feel like the way you ended the book, you very well can start right where you left off. But I wasn’t left sitting there with my mouth hung wide open... saying, “that’s it?” 😖 I hate those!

Kept me riveted

This was so good that I stayed riveted. Felt like I was glued to the end of the book. now I have to hear the sequel.

Splendidly told!

The narrator made this book come alive! It was so good! A must read if you love suspense.

Good listen

Narrator did a terrific job with the many characters. I could easily identify who was speaking at any given time. Story was very good and I enjoyed that it took place before all the forensic advancements. It's easy to forget how difficult it was for the police back then. All-in-all very entertaining book.

I figured out who it was in the beginning

this book was fairly good. I don't wish I had skipped on it, but it wasn't the best I've listened to lately. I hope that the percentage of dysfunctional families isn't as high as it is in this book in real life. Especially not to this degree.

Tami Hoag never fails to deliver!

As usual, suspense and well developed storyline and characters. Highly recommend a true must read!

Compelling characters

most of this book kept me on the edge of my seat, but I’m not sure I am satisfied with the ending. Two very different boys were both betrayed by the system, though in very different ways.