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Turning Point

By: Jeffery Deaver
Narrated by: Pete Simonelli
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International bestselling author Jeffery Deaver delivers surprise after alarming surprise in an ingenious story about a serial killer, a detective, and a twisting duel of wits.

A serial killer is trolling a midwestern suburb. His tools: a hammer, a screwdriver, floral wire, a kitchen knife and, to complete his errand, a Russian nesting doll left behind as a calling card. From one grisly crime scene to the next, Detective Ernest Neville and his Russian Doll Killer task force follow. With few leads and his career on the line, Neville is driven to desperate measures to get to the core of this diabolical puzzle. Layer by layer, he’s getting closer to the final piece. Yet the only thing that’s certain in this game is the unexpected, and as citizens are targeted by one of the most reprehensible characters the idyllic town has ever seen, Neville can only wonder if his efforts will end in disaster - for himself, for his family and for the people he’s sworn to protect.

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Catchy

Short and refreshing and very good character development for a short story. really suitable for Audible users .

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An old fashioned serial killer

*very minor spoilers* Micheal, dubbed the RDK (Russian Doll Killer) is a serial murder (or is he?) who's hunting women and being heavily pursued by the police. For kicks he goes out on blind dates, finds a flaw within the woman, and then upsets them. He hates journalists, both online and the fading paper industry due to the fact that most advertise sensationalistic views (i.e. interviewing kids with murdered parents or parents with recently murdered kids) to scare people, gain readers, and then collect on the ads their newspapers releases. He commandeers taxi cabs from shop-acholics. He berates a homeless veteran in horribly spectacular fashion by asking questions that most people wouldn't ask because they're not socially appropriate, but technically not illegal to ask. He's old fashioned; he makes you doubt yourself and your choices. And says just as much. Oh, and there's this: he's a serial killer. I found the short story quite entertaining, but it was definitely just a filler of time. I didn't learn anything or feel akin to him (thankfully), but his boorish mannerisms, candor, and charm (yes, charming and unassuming) made me laugh. May you, male or female, never meet him. He'd likely hurt your feelings.

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assembly line detective story, not worth it

Was this one written to cater to Amazon's parameters as per a contract with the author or to tell a good story? I think the former is the case. The characters are not developed and and the plot is a Tweet. Don't waste your money on this one.

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Ok story

The store it was OK, but the characters were weak and unbelievable. It was Sarah killer was really concerned that the cops were getting too close. He would not hunt down a copycat. Let the copycat muddy the waters.

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twisty

this story had a few unexpected twist and turns.
I normally don't leave written reviews because its hard to come up with enough words for a short review

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3* short story

An okay story without much depth to the characters, it was a light fun wsy to pass the time.

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Good story

This story is typical Deaver. It is a police procedural with a twist or two. Entertaining to listen to while walking the dog.

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Well Done! 👍🏼

Great short story from a well established and very skilled author. Entertaining and fun. A great listen…☺️

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good listening

i love crime books this one was a good story one i would read again maybe after a few years i do that a lot

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Good Read

Good short story with lots of twists and turns. Jeffery Denver delivers again. Really enjoyed listening to it.

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  • 11-24-21

An Enjoyable Short Story

An intriguing story with interesting characters. I loved the narration and would definitely recommend this book

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  • Carol B
  • 08-15-21

Tense but Short

A good but tense short novel which I did in one sitting, I think if Deaver had thought about it he could have made this into a full novel the storyline was there, and it was a well worth listen.

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  • 01-25-21

Now That’s How to Write a Short Story.

Excellent!
I don’t usually enjoy short stories - most start like a full length novel (the bit that can be sometimes hard to take in with audio books) but this was waffle-free and to the point.
Great narration too!

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  • 12-17-21

This was a great short story!

Just over 2 hours long and perfect for a quick listen while knocking over some housework.
I recommend this one for crime story lovers.

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