XO

A Kathryn Dance Novel

By: Jeffery Deaver

Narrated by: Marin Ireland

International #1 bestseller Jeffery Deaver delivers a sensational thriller in which a beautiful young country-pop singer is stalked by an obsessive fan who thinks her big hit song was written just for him, featuring Deaver's popular character California Bureau of Investigation agent Kathryn Dance.

Kayleigh Towne’s music career is just reaching new heights with her huge hit single “Your Shadow”—but increased fame is also bringing unwanted attention. An innocent exchange with one of her fans, signed with an “XO,” leads Kayleigh into the dangerous and terrifying realm of obsession.

Edwin Sharp thinks Kayleigh’s songs contain messages that speak directly to him. Despite her clear rejection and threats from lawyers and law enforcers, he remains convinced that “Your Shadow” was written just for him, and he announces he’s coming for Kayleigh. Then a potentially fatal accident occurs at the concert hall where Kayleigh is rehearsing for a triumphant hometown performance, and she is convinced that someone—maybe Edwin—was there watching her from the darkness.

Speeding along over just three short days, this nail-biting thriller is filled with terrifying twists that will hold readers in rapt suspense until the final shocking revelation.

Disappointing

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The book is far too long and, at many points, felt contrived. There were too many characters and sub-plots for any one of them to be satisfying.

Has XO turned you off from other books in this genre?

No.

What about Marin Ireland’s performance did you like?

It felt like a performance, rather than a 'reading' and I enjoy this type of 'read'.

Was XO worth the listening time?

No. I almost gave up but I did enjoy the performance.

Any additional comments?

I will always read anything by Mr. Deaver. Not every book can be a 'stunning read': Mr. Deaver has set the bar very high for himself and I'm a fan who believes that sometime in the near future, he will write another book that takes my breath away.

Excellent!

I love the way Jeffery Deaver intermingled music in throughout this book. It was an important part of the story line. Anyone who has had a song or music speak to their life will enjoy this Dance novel.

not his style

I was hoping for a book similar to the Lincoln Rhyme series but it seems like it was written by someone else. I enjoyed the book in spite but just not up to the same standard. Of course I m not an author so who am I to judge. I'm just a fan.

Not as good as the Lincoln Rhyme stories

I am a hard core Lincoln Rhyme fan. We meet the Dance character in the Rhyme series. I thought she was an engaging character with an interesting talent. The character comes across very flat and uninteresting. I bought the first three books in her series. I hope the next two are better. The story is well written, the plot is good. I just found the main character boring.

Excellent!

What did you love best about XO?

The story was fast paced and had several twists and turns.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I think my favorite was the reader.

What about Marin Ireland’s performance did you like?

She was great, making one get right into the character's heads.

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

I liked the end, so I won't say what it was.

Any additional comments?

At first I thought the heroine was a bit too sweet, but that was just the way she needed to be. I loved the story because it kept me wanting to hear more.