Deadly Messengers

De: Susan May

Narrado por: Anne Johnstonbrown

Nobody's listening. So, he'll just keep killing.

The terror begins in a suburban café with seven people brutally murdered by an axe-wielding maniac. The killer is left dead at the scene and that should have been the end of a rare tragedy.

But within days, in the very same city, more mass killings occur.

Ten eldercare facility residents die in an arson-lit blaze. Then a mother attending a family gathering embarks on a terrifying gun rampage. All the killers are now dead, leaving behind unanswerable questions.

Investigating detective O'Grady can find only one bizarre connection, but it makes no sense. After extensive checking, he realizes none of the killers has a murderer's profile and nothing even close to a motive. Ordinary citizens with no history of violence have suddenly transformed into ruthless monsters.

Kendall Jennings, a freelance article writer of all things banal, somehow stumbles into an interview with a survivor of the first slaughter. This is her big break, but more a way to pay those endless mounting bills. Big problem though: she’s well out of her depth.

When Kendall crosses O'Grady's path sparks fly, but not the romantic kind. He can’t work out why this journalist infuriates him so much. She figures he either has some serious personal demons or he’s just plain arrogant and rude.

The two will need to put aside their issues though because they’ll soon discover these killings are more than random events. They’re part of a plan far greater than anyone can imagine. Someone is sending a deadly message, and if nobody can decipher the meaning soon many more will die.

Narrated by Anne Johnston Brown, winner of the 2012 Audible Female Voice Award.

©2015 Susan May (P)2016 Susan May

Great Read!

I enjoyed this book. It kept me guessing and listening intently. I found myself saying "no, not him/her" throughout the book. I enjoyed her writing and the narration on this book. I love Susan May's books and I'm looking forward to the next one. They get me through my work day. My great escape!

Different Killer Messanger

Love that your son helped with the "killing" idea. I've not heard of that, can learn something anytime. Just couldn't get enough of this book. Ready for your next one

Susan May comes through again!

I cannot say enough, how much I enjoyed this book! If you haven't read her books, you should!

Worth It!

I really enjoyed deadly messenger. So glad I found this Author!! I have not read anything she's written that I didn't like.

Anne Johnstonbrown awesome narration made this an outstanding audio

I loved Deadly Messengers when I read it the first time. Listening to this narration brought the book to life. I found myself actually laughing out loud in a couple of spots. This is not a funny story but there are a couple of comical scenes. The narrator did an amazing job changing her voice for the different characters. Her narrative took on the character and that characters personality perfectly. I enjoyed this more than reading it. Certain lines just stay with you in this book. The narration enhanced that. The characters are really well developed. The plot will take you places you will not believe.
I will keep this one to enjoy again.

Great narration for a thrilling story

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Police detective O’Grady and freelance journalist Kendall are thrown together after the first of several brutal mass killings. Investigation shows that none of the killers have the profile of a murderer, and yet, these ordinary people have committed heinous crimes. Surely there is a connection – after all, there is no such thing as coincidence, right?

A thrilling listen, with Anne Johnstonebrown (Audible Female Narrator of the Year 2012) narrating this intriguing tale of mass murder and the lengths people can go to, to get their message across. The twist is well plotted and the characters nicely portrayed. The short chapters keep the story moving at an exciting pace and Anne’s versatile voice is well suited to this story. Although there is some gory detail of the crimes committed, it is just enough for one to get the picture without being left with nightmares! My only gripe with this tale was the rather abrupt ending – I felt it could have been fleshed out a little more. I did however, enjoy the epilogue, which fulfilled my HEA need!

This book scores a solid four and a half stars from me and is highly recommended for those who enjoy the mystery / thriller genres.

I received a copy from the author in return for an honest review.

"His little seeds ...His windup toys."

Any additional comments?

It is easy to drop words like 'stunning' and 'unmissable' into a review, but in this case they truly are applicable. In addition to an intriguing story of mass murder and mayhem, Susan May has used her superb word building skills to draw vivid pictures in her readers' heads with delicious lines such as, 'blue ice traveling at light speed', 'eyes as white as dinner plates on the table', and 'Blood is thicker than oil. They don't mix.' From the novel's inception, the reader is looking through the eyes and mind of an obsessive, soon to be killer. But something is wrong, this isn't a straightforward crime in the making. The tension is palpable, the expectation intense, what happens is electric - and confusing.

I am new to the writings of author, Susan May, having previously only encountered one short story. This I will have to remedy as her writing skills are well above average, sentences carefully crafted. Her character development is skilful, too, creating three dimensional people to travel through her pages for whom we can feel empathy, sorrow or, simply, dislike. In this audio version she has been wonderfully assisted by narrator, Anne Johnstonbrown, who breaths life into each one of the protagonists whether in a leading role or just a bit player. Each voice is different and perfectly matched to the character. Her text reading, too, is well paced and , apart from an add pronunciation of three or four words, for example 'babble' instead of 'Bable', flawless. Hers is, indisputably, the best female narration I have heard.

There is a brief but interesting insert at the end of the audio, given by Ms.May herself, about how the book came into being and with a quick note on the contents. Only about five minutes in duration, it is worth hearing as well as acting as a cool down after the book's finale. My profound thanks to the author for gifting me a copy - I did not know what to expect and I would have hated to have missed it. So, for anyone who enjoys excellent writing, well performed, in the investigative thriller mystery genre, and isn't afraid of the spilling of blood, lots of blood, this Audiobook really is unmissable.

Great

Really great story with amazing world building and characters. Loved the plot and also the narration was great too.

NOT Music to Fall Asleep by!

Author Susan May lovingly supplies every detail in exquisite depth as three separate mass murders occur in a very brief timespan. The actions are so portrayed that we feel sympathy for the perpetrators even as we leave their minds and observe from without the appalling aftermath of such violence. Add in a troubled journalist and a policeman with his own secrets and watch as human emotions and reactions are explored and possible pharmaceutical side effects revealed. Bordering on the thrilling edge of horror, this psychological thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. I enjoyed the extremely well-read AUDIO version and would suggest this is NOT music to fall asleep by!

Great Story

This is the second of Susan May's books I've listened to on audible. But it won't be my last. Deadly Messenger kept me so interested that I couldn't stop. You are never sure who will live or die. I never expected the way it ended but loved the ending.