The Seventh Victim

De: Mary Burton

Narrado por: Johanna Parker

It's been seven years since the Seattle Strangler terrorized the city. His victims were all young, pretty, their lifeless bodies found wrapped in a home-sewn white dress. But there was one who miraculously escaped death, just before the Strangler disappeared.

Lara Church has only hazy memories of her long-ago attack. What she does have is a home in Austin, a job, and a chance at a normal life at last. Then Texas Ranger James Beck arrives on her doorstep with shattering news: The Strangler is back. And this time, he's in Austin.

He's always craved her, even as he killed the others. For so long he's been waiting to unleash the beast within. And this time, he'll prove he holds her life in his hands - right before he ends it forever....

©2013 Mary Burton (P)2013 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Best-seller Burton ( Before She Dies) delivers action-packed tension as a cold case becomes new again...a compelling romantic thriller." ( Publishers Weekly)

Just ok for me.. Narrator was not good..

Any additional comments?

I bought this book along with the audio version so I could listen as I read along. It was listed on audible.com as a mystery/suspense/romance.
Believe me when I tell you there was no romance. They went through the whole book and never kissed, no thoughts of desire, nothing. Until 85% when they kissed and made love and that was it. Not another kiss afterwards. It was very disappointing. You could take out the sex scene and a few swear words and it would be a christian novel. The story was ok and it was a little surprising near the end but it was not very mysterious or suspenseful.
As to the narrator? She was not very good. She really doesn't know how to deepen her voice to sound manly. Or she just doesn't care. Sorry, but I would not read another book by this author or listen to this narrator.

Highly recommend

Great narration by Johanna Parker. She helped make this audiobook very enjoyable. A mystery with a twist at the end.

Very Very Dark!!

IMO the story was good, the writing was okay. I did not like the narrator and often could not distinguish between the voices of different characters. However, the reason for not giving more stars is that I really did not expect this book to be so dark. So graphic with the description of the attacks. Also though it is a suspense and there is some modicum of suspense, if you are paying attention you can definitely figure out the Killer and knowing that there are still 3-4 chapters left after the reveal further solidifies what will happen at the end. Overall it was ok. This is my first from this author so maybe others who are familiar with her will not consider it dark.

Awful, Overly Dramatic Narrator

The narrator is so bad I could get past the first hour of this book. I tried to stick it out because I saw that the next two books in the series had different narrators, but it was too terrible.

She’s extremely breathy and so overly dramatic it takes away from the story. Don’t waste a credit.

Oh MY...

This is an EXCELLENT Read... I have never read the author before... I will NOW..

Engaging storyline

The story was engaging and kept me interested throughout the book. Hints and events along the way keep you guessing and I loved Beck’s character. Narration was wonderful.

Can't put it down

This is one of the best listens i have had lately. Hard to put it down. Great story! Some twists and turns. Going to check if this is a series and i will het the next book.

Suspenseful

I loved the story and the ending was great with just a few more surprises.

nope, not worth a credit but read for free

Don't understand the purpose in making Texas Ranger an egotistical ass. His attitude towards the Seattle cop and Laura was awful. Not how Rangers act. Narrator way too fast at times too.

A it too long

The story was ok, just a bit over done a few times. Seemed to have random things that didn’t tie in anywhere. I hung in there, but had the “shocking” end figured out pretty early on:)