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Live to Tell

By: Lisa Gardner
Narrated by: Kirsten Potter, Rebecca Lowman, Ann Marie Lee
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Publisher's summary

“A suspenseful roller-coaster ride.” (Karin Slaughter)

“Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense.” (Harlan Coben)

He knows everything about you - including the first place you’ll hide.

On a warm summer night in one of Boston’s working-class neighborhoods, an unthinkable crime has been committed: Four members of a family have been brutally murdered. The father - and possible suspect - now lies clinging to life in the ICU. Murder-suicide? Or something worse? Veteran police detective D. D. Warren is certain of only one thing: There’s more to this case than meets the eye.

Danielle Burton is a survivor, a dedicated nurse whose passion is to help children at a locked-down pediatric psych ward. But she remains haunted by a family tragedy that shattered her life nearly 25 years ago. The dark anniversary is approaching, and when D. D. Warren and her partner show up at the facility, Danielle immediately realizes: It has started again.

A devoted mother, Victoria Oliver has a hard time remembering what normalcy is like. But she will do anything to ensure that her troubled son has some semblance of a childhood. She will love him no matter what. Nurture him. Keep him safe. Protect him. Even when the threat comes from within her own house.

The lives of these three women unfold and connect in unexpected ways, as sins from the past emerge - and stunning secrets reveal just how tightly blood ties can bind.

Sometimes the most devastating crimes are the ones closest to home.

©2010 Lisa Gardner (P)2010 Random House

Critic reviews

"Gardner never sensationalizes her story, and the book ends with a resolution that is creatively and emotionally appropriate. An excellent novel." ( Booklist)

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Exciting Twists and turns

I enjoyed this set of twists and turns. It was a challenge to figure out the mystery before the end. The story increased my empathy for families raising children with severe mental illness- but balanced with the idea they may have an insight to things we don’t see. I was generally pleased and satisfied with the ending and likable characters. It’s worth the listen!

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Love this series!!

Absolutely Excellent! I’m actually reading these books backward and they are still wonderful. Highly recommend!

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An exciting thriller

I love me a good Lisa Gardner thriller, and this one doesn’t disappoint. Several different characters will keep you on the edge of your seat. An excellent binge if you’ve got a long drive ahead of you!

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Fantastic read!

This was a great story. I enjoy multiple narrators on audibles. This whole series is capturing, perhaps it's DD and her affect. This particular book had me wondering until the end

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Live to Tell

Excellent story. Once again I'm never disappointed with any of your books. You possessed the special talent few writers have.

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Could not stop listening!!!

This book was a great book!!! Could not stop listening!!! Storyline was great!!! Suprising twists and thrillers!!!! Cannot wait to read other books!

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love yet hate

Love the book and story, HATED listening to the "children" talking/singing. Love this author, probably would have preferred to read this one rather than listen to it. The part where the little girl is singing mockingbird, almost made me quit audio books forever. Have to give credit to the performers, not their fault they were just reading story, even if it hurt to listen to sometimes.

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Nicely written characters

I couldn't stop thinking about the book. How easy or difficult is to grow a child. Yeah, I'm glad I don't have a monster. Anyway - thrilling book, nicely read, 5 stars. I guess, I started to like Lisa Gardner a lot.

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What made the experience of listening to Live to Tell: A Detective D. D. Warren Novel the most enjoyable?

It really gets you to the edge of your seat. Great read best of best.

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Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

Danielle

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

All of it

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Loved it

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Great Listen!!!

This is a week written thriller! You have to love Dee Dee Warren and crew!

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