Garage Sale Stalker

De: Suzi Weinert

Narrado por: Deborah Stromberg

Jennifer Shannon lives in secure, affluent McLean, Virginia, where she stumbles into danger lurking in places she thought absolutely safe. Her passion for weekend treasure hunting at local garage and estate sales pulls her into a twisted world of crime, child abuse and murder. Forced to match wits with a viillain hell-bent on revenge, her family's safety and her own desperate situation hinge on her intelligence and resourcefulness. Nothing prepares her for the ultimate discovery, producing a startling climax.

©2010 Suzi Weinert (P)2012 Suzi Weinert

I liked it!

the ending was a little predictable but it was a long in depth book with twists and turns.

great book!

Good
book really loved it. great story line to listen tjooo the. same. tine too

Dont be fooled by the title!

The title, and first 30 minutes of listening may lull you into thinking you've got a cozy little mystery, but do not be fooled! This book moves abruptly into child abuse, madness, kidnapping, murder and many other horrors. The story is compelling, with complex characters and plot twists, but it is often overshadowed by the stilted dialogue. Her characterization of a couple married more than 40 years is awkward and reserved. The author seems to pause the story periodically to stand on various soap-boxes regarding a number of worthy social causes, but they are weird breaks in the story telling and don't serve the book. The narrator uses an artificially low-pitched voice for the main character, making her a bit irritating when the listener should feel sympathetic. She does a far better job with other characters. I'd recommend it for the overall story, but be prepared to overlook some awkward writing.

Couldn’t stop listening

I expected a cozy murder mystery and was a bit taken aback that the story circled around a serial killer, a child abuser and animal abuser. With that being said, the story was very good and had a good plot twist. I actually couldn’t stop listening and finished the book in two days. As other listeners have said it is definitely not a cozy mystery, but it is not a horribly graphic one either. I thought the story was well written, and the characters very well developed. I enjoyed the book and I will listen to the second one.

Not great

It’s too slow, too contrived, and the characters suck. Like many people, I didn’t even try to finish this one.

Not what I expected

I quit listening after chapter 22 when the story took a worse turn after already disappointing me. I must clarify that I purchased the book after falling in love with the Hallmark movie series. This book is not the same easy-going light mystery. Contains a 2nd storyline of a morbid tale of child abuse, which was a surprise I hadn't expected.

Not for me

This might be a good book but the pace is too slow. I didn't finish it.

Child abuse

Child abuse not expected. Can’t listen to this . Too disturbing. Not expected . Return book for refund

Enjoyed the plot

I enjoyed the plot... otherwise not so much. Found the writing/language inelegant. The narrator was good for what she had to work with.