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From New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance comes a chilling tale of suspense, where a cold-blooded murderer lures former newscaster Ali Reynolds into a chilling web of online romance—and doom.
On a dating site, SingleatHeart.com, bored housewives can find romance with married men looking for sex without strings. But these “married singles” are flirting with more than just their vows. At the heart of this seemingly innocent service, a vengeful computer hacker is playing games with people’s lives...and deaths.
Ex-television journalist Ali Reynolds just wants a break from excitement. In the midst of a remodel, the last thing she expects is a murder investigation that will stop the construction on her home. But when the savagely murdered body of stay-at-home mom Morgan Forester is found, Ali’s contractor Bryan is the prime suspect. Bryan swears he has nothing to do with his wife’s murder—but as the investigation progresses Ali seems to be the only resident of Sedona who believes him.
Determined to prove Bryan’s innocence, Ali unknowingly lands herself directly in the path of a calculating killer. In a world filled with encrypted computer traps and life-threatening lies, will Ali be able to decode the actions of a ruthless man determined to destroy women—before he uses his wicked website to find her?
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"My friend Lupe was doing house cleaning and gave me this book. I had run out of things to read, so I thought, meh, why not? I LOVED this book! Really good! 1/2 way thru I realized it was part of a series, but it didn't detract from the book itself. Really good book! "
— Jeannette (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The text is well written, engaging, and humorous, and the audio production, too, is of stellar quality, with actress Karen Ziemba giving each character a distinct personality. Other factors making this the best series offering to date are the addition of new characters and a tighter plot.”
— School Library Journal (starred review) -
“A pleasant diversion for [the] backyard or beach.”
— Booklist -
“Jance, whose books are read by millions, is on to something.”
— Star-Ledger
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A New York Times bestseller
Cruel Intent Listener Reviews
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Kathey, 8/4/2020
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Gerald Eskilsen, 6/23/2020
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" As with the previous books in the series, I was entertained for hours. Narration was enjoyable to listen to. "
— Joanne, 4/27/2017 -
" Listened to this on my ipod. Very good. "
— Shelleen, 2/15/2014 -
" Ali Reynolds is growing on me. I would probably give this one a 3+ or 4-. Will continue the series. "
— Calli, 2/9/2014 -
" Wasn't one of my favorites in the series but definitely the most chilling. I love how Ali is developing in this book. A lot stronger this time around. "
— Dominique, 2/8/2014 -
" I really liked the book and look forward to reading more by this author. It would have helped to read the books in order, since it did reference past relationships that were covered in other books, so it was a little distracting for me. "
— Kim, 2/3/2014 -
" My first foray into the world of Jance's protagonist, Ali Reynold. Now I have to go back and read from the beginning! "
— Jessica, 2/3/2014 -
" I liked it and would give it 3.5 stars if that were possible. I will contiue to read her books. "
— Lorie, 2/1/2014 -
" So far so good, but I've just finished the prologue! "
— Bobbie, 1/27/2014 -
" This is the latest in the Evil series by J. A. Jance. Another great one!! I love the character Ali because she is strong and resilent and believes in people. Her mother is a hoot. "
— Carol, 1/25/2014 -
" I always like Jance books, especially those that take place in AZ. "
— Susan, 1/19/2014 -
" Ali Reynolds gets involved in the investigation of the murder of a local woman and then, predictably, becomes a target of the killer. Just the thing to read while you're waiting three hours for your car to get its 30,000 mile maintenance or making a short flight. "
— Virginia, 1/18/2014 -
" Good story, quick read, more fun if you know Arizona "
— Francis, 1/2/2014 -
" I thought this was the first in the series, but it was the fourth. It was still a good read and stood by itself. Jance weaves a nice plot with a likable protagonist. "
— Lark, 12/16/2013 -
" Pretty good suspense tale, quick read, this is the first JA Jance book for me, I'll be trying a few others! "
— Florence, 11/29/2013 -
" Classic J.A. Jance and the best Ali Reynolds book in the series so far. Very entertaining, a great read. "
— Annie, 11/4/2013 -
" Scary plot point: Trojan computer viruses that can read your keystrokes. Someone may be spying on you.... "
— Michelle, 3/29/2013 -
" Remodeling a house is difficult when the contractor is under investigation for murder. "
— Vicky, 1/11/2013 -
" This is the fourth title by J.A. Jance in the Ali Reynolds series. I like this series even more than the Joanna Brady series and I have read all of both series. "
— Diana, 11/17/2012 -
" Awesome suspense story. Couldn't put it down. A must read. "
— Tonya, 10/5/2012 -
" Ms. Jance seems such a sweet lady, but she comes up with evil villains as vile as Stephen King -- amazing! Formulaic, but fast and fun. "
— Carolyn, 10/4/2012 -
" Ali Reynolds finds herself in yet another pickle and yet again J.A. Jance delivers a great novel. "
— Alison, 8/11/2012 -
" A good solid mystery, but the best part of Jance's writing is her ability to make her characters come to life. "
— Roberta, 8/8/2012 -
" Join Ali, the sheriff and Mr. Brooks, the butler, for some very strange events. Once again Ali brushes death. Fast read. "
— Olean, 7/18/2012 -
" Another computer crime mixed with murder. Not one of her best. "
— Deanna, 12/19/2011 -
" I just finished this book and I loved it. "
— Sandi, 10/21/2011 -
" I really enjoy the Ali Reynolds stories. Very suspenseful and the characters are wonderful, especially Leland Brooks. "
— Jeanne, 9/1/2011 -
" J. A. Jance is a favorite of mine. This new series with Ali Reynolds is getting better with each book. "
— Ellen, 8/27/2011 -
" I enjoyed it. It's not a blockbuster but a good mystery. I read a couple of other books by this author while on vacation and they were also good, enjoyable, mysteries. "
— Ksafford, 4/7/2011 -
" Ali Reynolds to the rescue. Of course she almost get killed doing it. This book was another theme on cheating spouses. On to the next Ali Reynolds book! "
— Phillis, 3/5/2011 -
" I was a little disappointed that Ali wasn't writing in her blog anymore. "
— Deanna, 2/14/2011 -
" This was good, I don't think I have read this author or anything in the JA Jance series before. It would have been better if I had been able to start the series at the beginning, but still a great plot and easy to follow characters. "
— Erica, 1/20/2011 -
" A good solid mystery, but the best part of Jance's writing is her ability to make her characters come to life. "
— Roberta, 12/22/2010 -
" Chose this author because she writes about AZ, which I happen to love. She was good, not great. Will read more though. "
— Hubjeanne, 12/18/2010 -
" I've never read this author before, but as a result, I will pursue reading some of her(?) other material. <br/> <br/>Very enjoyable, quick read, with a satisfying cast of characters and ending! <br/> <br/>Thanks mom! "
— Kevin, 11/27/2010 -
" Jance uses the technique (not common in mysteries) of revealing the solution and all the mysteries concurrent with the activities of the heroine. Thus, we sit by and watch her slowly, ever so slowly, catch on to what is happening. It is tedious and unenjoyable. "
— Grumblebuffin, 10/5/2010 -
" I really enjoy the Ali Reynolds stories. Very suspenseful and the characters are wonderful, especially Leland Brooks. "
— Jeanne, 9/3/2010 -
" Listened to this on my ipod. Very good. "
— Shelleen, 8/16/2010 -
" Still not the biggest fan of the Ali Reynolds character, but I like Jance's books, you can always count on a good mystery and a fast paced quick read. "
— Rachel, 8/11/2010 -
" Good story, quick read, more fun if you know Arizona "
— Francis, 7/20/2010
About J. A. Jance
J. A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the Ali Reynolds series, the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, and a number of novels featuring the Walker family. Before becoming an author, she worked as a librarian and teacher on a Native American reservation.
About Karen Ziemba
Karen Ziemba is an Earphones Award-winning narrator and a Tony Award-winning actor, singer, and dancer. In 2000 she received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress, along with the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards, starring in Susan Stroman and John Weidman’s hit musical Contact. She also starred as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago and “Rita Racine” in Steel Pier, for which she received her first Tony award nomination as well as Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations. She is also active on tours to American cities and has made appearances in television series dramas.