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Close Enough to Kill

By: Beverly Barton
Narrated by: Daniela Acitelli
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Publisher's summary

A beautiful sheriff tracks a serial killer through small town Alabama in the New York Times bestselling author's "fun and satisfying" romantic thriller (Publishers Weekly).

He's their secret admirer, wooing them with phone calls, love letters, and special gifts. From a distance, he admires them. Desires them. Despises them. And when he gets close enough, he kills them all.

Adams County, Alabama, is a friendly place where everyone knows each other—but not well enough, it seems. Someone among them is a serial killer who first romances, then stalks, kidnaps, and kills his victims. It's the first big case for sheriff Bernie Granger, and a chance to prove herself to her new partner, Memphis police detective Jim Norton. But this killer is uncannily smart. It's as if he knows what Bernie is thinking. And his next move is more than shocking—it's chillingly personal.

Contains mature themes.

©2006 Beverly Beaver (P)2022 Tantor

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what a writer!

Beverly barton is an amazing writer! keeps you interested, on edge and invested in the characters

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Excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. The narration was great. Overall the story kept my attention.

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I really like the book and was glad to hear that Jim Norton was getting a storyline of his own. Moving to a new place, trying to reconnect with his almost teenage son, and starting a new job would be difficult enough but, Jim started his first day dealing with a serial killer and partnering with a female sheriff that he begins to to likes and respect a lot! This book would have been so much more enjoyable to listening to if the reader would not have been so monotone throughout the entire book.
I really liked the book, just not so much to listen to...

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close enough to kill

Wonderful story. on the edge of your seat. awesome romance. One of my favorite Beverly barton books so far

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Winter

Again this is another excellent book! I love all of her books exciting fun and very entertaining! Thank you

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I liked the story but was obvious who the killer was early on. The performance was awful, kind of annoying.

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Very entertaining most definitely will listen too more of her books I like it I like it

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Great read!

I enjoyed this book and sad that it has ended but plan to listen to more books from this author.
Narrator wasn’t my favorite, but she wasn’t terribly. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying the book.
I was able to guess who was the killer, but wasn’t quite certain until almost the end. I love that author gave us a glimpse into the future. Great series and would recommend!

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Close enough to kill

Great book very interesting, horrible voice. Needs a better reader. It would have been so much better. I love this series but this voice was horrendous.

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I should have read the reviews

The narrator was the worst I’ve ever listened to. I think I would have maybe given the story a better rating if I could have enjoyed listening to it.

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