Deceit: A Novel Audiobook

" I've really enjoyed many Brandilyn Collins books, especially the way that she intertwines Christian beliefs with suspenseful storylines. This book certainly has the trademark Brandilyn Collins devices that have made her books popular, including snappy dialogue, suspenseful chapter endings, consideration of faith issues, and interesting twists. It also deals with the important issue of domestic violence and how that can often be covered under a veneer of respectability even within the church. However, the thing that took the edge off this book for me was the stereotyping of Melissa as the typical "bad" foster child. Certainly there are a lot of foster children who have difficulties in life and I'm not suggesting that a rosy picture be presented. However, I felt an opportunity was missed to dispel unwarranted negative stereotypes or at least offer compelling reasons why someone might "go off the rails" and then suggest solutions. This book is a good mystery story, but if you haven't read any of Brandilyn's previous books, I would recommend that you start with the Chelsea Adams series or the Hidden Faces series. "

" Fantastic twist at the end! "

" This was a surprisingly good book. Very quick read with lots of suspense and mystery. Until I got towards the end I was trying to guess if it was Baxter or Melissa that really killed Linda. These are the kind of books that I like. Where you don't know you did it until the end! "

" The storyline was good, but at times, the "writing" got in the way. Also, this was the Kindle version, and there were several typos and one outright error.......the word "sites" was used in one instance when the word should have been "sights." That surprised me, since this book was released by a reputable publisher. One would hope the errors were corrected in the print version. "

" As far as Christian suspense goes... pretty good. Nothing amazing, but if you are looking for a good suspense novel to pass the time on the beach, it is not a bad choice. "

" Another fasten-your-seatbelt for a suspenseful ride from Brandilyn Collins. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because there were a couple of minor loose ends that weren't tied up to my satisfaction. But the twisty-turny mystery was solved in a surprising way. "

" Readable, but I had hoped for more surprises than this story offered. "

" Read it because it was free on my kindle. It was okay - I was a little disappointed by the way the story went, and I never really got sucked in. "

" Corruption, intrigue, the little guy (well, lady) who is shunned or pushed aside for what she notices or believes (knows) - Super Job with this book. Suspense, thrills and even some twists. A great read that will keep you in it to the end. "

" Excellent thoughts about man's natural tendency towards deceit and our willingness to live a lie rather than lose our "good" reputations. "

" This was a good read. "

" A good, quick mystery that I got for free for my kindle. "

" One of my favorite Christian suspense author. This book does not disappoint. "

" The story started out a litte slow, however picked up speed and kept me entranced until the end. "

" I gave up on one Christian fiction book before this one came along, so I was a little reluctant to start Deceit. Turns out it's a well-written story that grabs you in the beginning and doesn't let you go until the murders are solved. "

" This is a quick and easy read. I did find the story predictable, but overall it keeps your attention. "

" Very good murder mystery with a Christian influence. Very good book and I recommend it to mystery lovers. "

" Three stars are too few, but four is too many. I like her books when I need a quick read. "

" All very predictable. Had it all figured out early on. Definitely a quick read. "

" Readable, but I had hoped for more surprises than this story offered. "

" Another fasten-your-seatbelt for a suspenseful ride from Brandilyn Collins. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because there were a couple of minor loose ends that weren't tied up to my satisfaction. But the twisty-turny mystery was solved in a surprising way. "

" I actually enjoyed this more than "Exposure". The writing was better; the plot was more somewhat sophisticated (though I could have done without the "jelly bellies"). I did enjoy the book. "

" Enjoyed the novel. I have read enough mysteries that I figured out a major plot point about half-way through the book, but I wasn't totally sure I was right. It was still a good read and really intense. "

" The story started out a litte slow, however picked up speed and kept me entranced until the end. "

" Read it because it was free on my kindle. It was okay - I was a little disappointed by the way the story went, and I never really got sucked in. "

" A good, quick mystery that I got for free for my kindle. "

" I enjoyed reading this book by Brandilyn Collins. It was interesting and kept me coming back to it in order to finish it. J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'" "