The Face of Deception

De: Iris Johansen

Narrado por: Jill Hennessy

From Iris Johansen, the nationally acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of And Then You Die and The Ugly Duckling, comes her most electrifying novel yet.

Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has a rare--and bittersweet--gift. Her unique ability to reconstruct the identity of the long dead from their skulls has helped bring closure to parents of missing children. For Eve, whose own daughter was murdered and her body never found, the job is a way of coming to terms with her personal nightmare.

When she is approached by billionaire magnate John Logan to reconstruct the face of an adult murder victim, only his promise of a sizable charitable contribution persuades her to accept. It's a simple bargain, yet it's the most dangerous one she'll ever make.

The warning signs are clear. There is the specially equipped lab Eve is taken to in a country inn turned high-tech security fortress in rural Virginia. Surveillance cameras monitor her every move. The telephones are tapped. And then there is Logan himself--by turns ruthless, charming, and desperate.

But it's too late for Eve to walk out. The skull has begun to reveal its shocking identity, trapping her in a frightening web of murder and deceit. To free herself, she has no choice but to expose that identity and to trust Logan, the man who put her life in danger, a man who may see her as an expendable pawn.©1998 I.J. Enterprises; (P)1998 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing; Bantam Doubleday Del Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"One of her best...a fast-paced, non-stop, clever plot in which Johansen mixes political intrigue, murder and suspense."—USA Today

"The book's twists and turns manage to hold the reader hostage until the denouement, a sure crowd pleaser."—Publishers Weekly

Captivating

Listening to the book, the story line kept me listening and captivated. I would recommend this book.

good read

I've read once already 6 yrs ago. reading all again!! can't wait for next book

Great story but the narration was awful!

I love Iris Johansen, especially since I lived near all the places she writes about but the narration was horrible. Some times I couldnt tell which character she was speakinh for. She also was a bit monotoned. I wish there was a different version, unabridged and a new narrator.

great story

loved it, such an amazing story, really can feel the characters. moving on to book 2 in the series.

First Rate!

If you could sum up The Face of Deception in three words, what would they be?

Political, Thriller, Trapped

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It was a great listen for sure..At first I was not to sure if I was going to get into the political setting part of the listen but was intrigued with the plot and taken in with the characters. I love forensic books..that is why I chose this book to listen.

Have you listened to any of Jill Hennessy’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Never listened to Jill Hennessy but she made the listen very remarkable and will be looking forward to hearing her in the future.

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

"No one will believe you or hear you scream"

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to hearing more of this series in time.