She was the one who got away…“Action-packed tension…a compelling romantic thriller” from the New York Times-bestselling author (Publishers Weekly).If At First You Don’t Succeed 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, … there was one who miraculously escaped death, just before the Strangler disappeared. . .
Kill
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. . .
And Kill Again. . .
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…
“Dark and disturbing, a well-written tale of obsession and murder.” —Kat Martin
Praise for the novels of Mary Burton
“Will have readers sleeping with the lights on.” —Publishers Weekly on Before She Dies (starred review)
“Terrifying. . .this chilling thriller is an engrossing story.” —Library Journal on Merciless
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Still working through my book list and this one I received 2 years ago. October 2014 to be exact. I can honestly say this felt like finding a little treasure.
The story was engaging from the beginning. The more you learned about each character the more you were drawn to them and cared what happened to them, be it good or bad. I found it difficult …
I’ve read several of this author’s books and let me just say, she never disappoints. I really didn’t like Beck at the beginning of this book, he was quite the butt hole but I loved Lara. She was a strong female character with sass. The chemistry between the two was somewhat lacking for me though, even at the end. I guess I was just looking for …
Never saw the ending coming.
Just love this author! I start reading and can’t stop. Really great story you’ll never put the book down. Characters are great the storey draws you in
I really enjoyed this book and I will continue with the series
I love Mary Burton’s books and this one was a stand out. A must-read for all lovers of romantic suspense.
I truly enjoyed her writing and have ordered several of her books.
This was a good murder mystery with a twist at the end. It started off slow but then picked up speed as we got to know the characters.
Love her books…well written, interesting and suspenseful.
I enjoyed it; a real page turner
Love this book
Superbly written thriller sure to keep you on the edge of your seat the whole way through!! Once I cracked the cover on this one, I just could not put it down!! Highly Recommend!!
Great mystery and romance.
Seven years ago the Seattle Strangler had killed 6 women. By a miracle the 7th, Lara Church was found alive but had no memory of what happened. She went on to change her hair color and move around a lot finally settling in Texas when her grandmother left her house to her when she died. Then the killing start again a little too close to home. …