The Echo Killing

A Mystery

By: Christi Daugherty

Narrated by: Sophie Amoss

When a murder echoing a 15-year-old cold case rocks the Southern town of Savannah, crime reporter Harper McClain risks everything to find the identity of this calculated killer in Christi Daugherty's new audiobook, The Echo Killing.

A city of antebellum architecture, picturesque parks, and cobblestone streets, Savannah moves at a graceful pace. But for Harper McClain, the timeless beauty and culture that distinguishes her home’s Southern heritage vanishes during the dark and dangerous nights. She wouldn’t have it any other way. Not even finding her mother brutally murdered in their home when she was 12 has made her love Savannah any less.

Her mother’s killer was never found, and that unsolved murder left Harper with an obsession that drove her to become one of the best crime reporters in the state of Georgia. She spends her nights with the police, searching for criminals. Her latest investigation takes her to the scene of a homicide where the details are hauntingly familiar: a young girl being led from the scene by a detective, a female victim naked and stabbed multiple times in the kitchen, and no traces of any evidence pointing toward a suspect.

Harper has seen all of this before in her own life. The similarities between the murder of Marie Whitney and her own mother’s death lead her to believe they’re both victims of the same killer. At last, she has the chance to find the murderer who’s eluded justice for 15 years and make sure another little girl isn’t forever haunted by a senseless act of violence - even if it puts Harper in the killer’s crosshairs....

©2018 Christi Daugherty (P)2018 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Fans of Hank Phillippi Ryan and Michael Connelly will thoroughly enjoy this new voice in crime fiction." (Library Journal)

"Daugherty delivers an insider's view of journalism, from the adrenaline rush of covering a major story to the drudgery of delving into the background behind a story." (Associated Press)

"Narrator Sophie Amoss creates a menacing dark drama that will grab listeners right away. She enhances the story with superb timing and a delicious Southern drawl" (AudioFile Magazine)

Good book!

The story and narration were both very captivating, the end kept me guessing, looking forward to more from this author

Fantastic

I kept putting this back in my wish list I finally used my credit for it....so worth it! The narrator was one of the best I’ve heard, story was excellent, characters were multi dimensional. I’m looking forward to many more from this author WITH this narrator!

Good story that goes nowhere

I wanted to like this book. There were so many opportunities for it to be a great read, but it falls flat. It is slow and has a lot of character development that seems to be wasted because it goes nowhere. I felt that it was the first draft of a book for what had a lot of potential-so in a way I blame the editor for not tightening it up. I'd give it another star if this was the first in a trilogy so we can find out what happened to the rest of the stories the author opens up and just leaves there.

Great story. Can't wait until the sequel comes out

Great story. Cant wait for the sequel. The narrator has such a pleasant voice. I hope to hear more books by her!!!!

A Must Read

Excellent. Keeps the story constantly building toward an unexpected twist as it comes to an end. It certainly keeps you wanting more, not to disappoint #2 is ready to continue the thread of Harper's search for her mother's killer. Introduces new characters and a new thriller ready to keep you up all night. Fortunately this book keeps the same awesome narrator.

First Time Reader

This is the first Christi Daugherty book I’ve read / listened too. Great characters with depth and life experiences. Great plot line and story. Can’t wait to listen to the next one.

interesting

there became a point that the main character started to drive me crazy and I got annoyed. I took a little break but finished and glad I did. the ending will leave you wondering. cliff hanger

Good read overall.

Overall storyline was a bit predictable. Story did have some mystery, but no ending for them. I will try her next book hoping she finishes where she left off.

Engrossing and masterful

I read this book on vacation and pretty much spent the whole time with it instead of my LIVE travel companion because I couldn't stop listening. I'm heading right to Daugherty's newest book because this one is that good. Except for the BBC Poirot series, I'm not a huge mystery buff. Daugherty has opened my eyes. Please keep them coming.

Can’t wait for this book series to continue!

This book had it all, great narration, wonderful story that kept you hanging to the very end and kept me hooked the entire read/listen. I highly recommend this book, this is what a mystery/thriller should be like. Her main character has just the right amount of spunk and vulnerability. Yay, a new series to listen to!