• A Darkness Absolute

  • A Rockton Novel (Casey Duncan Novels, Book 2)
  • By: Kelley Armstrong
  • Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer
  • Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,521 ratings)

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A Darkness Absolute

By: Kelley Armstrong
Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer
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When experienced homicide detective Casey Duncan first moved to the secret town of Rockton, she expected a safe haven for people like her, people running from their past misdeeds and past lives. She knew living in Rockton meant living off the grid completely: no cell phones, no Internet, no mail, very little electricity, and no way of getting in or out without the town council's approval. What she didn't expect is that Rockton comes with its own set of secrets and dangers. Now, in A Darkness Absolute, Casey and her fellow Rockton sheriff's deputy Will chase a cabin-fevered resident into the woods, where they are stranded in a blizzard. Taking shelter in a cave, they discover a former resident who's been held captive for over a year. When the bodies of two other women turn up, Casey and her colleagues must find out if it's an outsider behind the killings or if the answer is more complicated than that...before another victim goes missing.

Casey Duncan returns in another heart-racing thriller from number-one New York Times best-selling author Kelley Armstrong.

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But for The ending.

It was formulaic but still
A good read. But the ending felt short, incomplete and rushed.bv

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Excellent story and characters. Love this series!

in depth interesting characters, compellijng story line and action packed. A total winner start to finish.

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Come on.

The story would have been better and less aggravating if the so called detective wasn't being so stupid in the last third of the book. More then her. I still really enjoyed the book, just got annoyed at bad choice after bad choice, and she's supposed to be a smart homicide detective. Oh well. Looking forward to another and hopefully she has learned to make better decisions by then.

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Favorite of the 3 so far.

I love this series. This is my favorite of the 3, nicely paced and brought love of a side character (for me) I'm fascinated by the characters and can't wait for more of this series to come out.

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Love this series

I was actually very surprised but I love this series about a police officer who has a past and her best friend is being abused she finds a community Off the Grid but the only way they'll take the best friend is if the cop goes to

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Good story and great characters

Really enjoyed this second entry of the Rockton novels. The concept of a town like this existing is unique and interesting. The characters are well developed and the narrator does a great job. I'm just about to purchase the 3rd installment.

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Even better than the first!

The narrator was awesome! The story was even better. Excellent follow up with a bit of a cliffhanger.

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Enjoyable 2nd book in series

I enjoyed traveling to Rockton and working on a case with Casey and Eric. figuring out who done it was interesting . I get the feeling that the author set up some Loose Ends will have to be tied up in a later book. I look forward to the next

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Fabulous, exciting, page turning can't-put-down

Loved the story. Loved the remarkably fabulous, crazed characters and can't wait for the next book.

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Loved the story but a little too long

I really like this series but it runs a little long. Still hooked though and looking forward to the next.

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