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The crime scene at St. Marguerite’s cathedral in New Orleans is shocking, even to seasoned detectives like Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya. A novice nun named Sister Camille has been found dressed in a yellowed bridal gown and viciously garroted, her body covered with an altar cloth.
Valerie Houston is devastated by her sister’s death. For weeks, she’d begged Camille to leave St. Marguerite’s, where she seemed determined to live as some kind of martyr. But Camille had a knack for making bad choices—she joined the convent in part because she’d fallen for Val’s soon-to-be ex-husband, Slade.
Convinced the police aren’t doing enough, Val begins to investigate. Slade, on a mission to repair their marriage, is determined to help her. But the deeper Val’s inquiries go, the more twisted the case becomes. St. Marguerite’s is far from the tranquil retreat many believe, and everyone, from handsome Father Frank O’Toole to the mysterious Mother Superior, has their own agenda. Despite their closeness, even Camille had a hidden life Val never suspected. But someone knew about Camille’s past—and Val’s, too. Now she has no choice but to catch a devious, depraved killer intent on purging St. Marguerite’s of all its sins—before she becomes the next victim.…
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"Really a great story. It relates how people who love each can still lie to each other, even close sisters. Also depicts some anamosity within an order of nuns who are extremely upset with the rumors and deaths occuring to some of the sisters. "
— Rilla (5 out of 5 stars)
Devious Listener Reviews
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" THis book is part of a series with Detectives Montoya and Bentz. Story is about a murderer who is targeting nuns. There is underlying romance and some sexual situations. "
— Robin, 2/13/2014 -
" It was awesome till the end. The ending was kind of a let down... "
— Cheryl, 2/8/2014 -
" Not to bad. I have not read any of her other books but this was ok. One of those quick read books. "
— Jan, 2/2/2014 -
" you know there is going to be a continuation in the plot line! in the meantime enjoy this one, it leaves you thinking and wanting to continue the story!! "
— Deb, 1/14/2014 -
" great book with an unexpected ending ! "
— Shelly, 1/9/2014 -
" Love Lisa Jackson...but this was not my favorite of her work "
— Kerry, 12/30/2013 -
" I usually love all her books, but this one was a little "out there" for me with the religious context. I still enjoy a book with twists and turns though. I would have also liked to know what happened with Val at the end...perhaps in the next one? "
— Laura, 12/25/2013 -
" Lisa Jackson never disappoints! "
— Liberty, 12/23/2013 -
" Great read! Can't wait til the next in the series. "
— Tiffany, 12/20/2013 -
" Keeps you on the edge of your seat "
— Danielle, 12/14/2013 -
" Good book......surprising ending. "
— Claudia, 12/13/2013 -
" I was actually a little disturbed by this book at the beginning. Definitely liked the twist at the end. Good overall book. "
— Meagan, 12/12/2013 -
" Great book with a twist at the end that I didn't see coming. Could hardly put it down! "
— Linette, 12/12/2013 -
" Another great Bentz/Montoya novel. This one I had figured out pretty early on, but still a page turner. Anticipating the next one. "
— Chris, 9/17/2013 -
" Great story and a good mystery. Wish I had realized it was a to be continued. "
— Kim, 7/23/2013 -
" A really good who dun it, held my interest to the very last word. Interesting crime scene, a Catholic convent. "
— Mary, 6/20/2013 -
" Kept my interest up to the very end. "
— Doris, 12/27/2012 -
" This is what I call "soft reading." A quick, unsubstantial read with the usual thriller components. The author, to her credit, surpassed the typical mediocrity I expected from this genre, making it an entertaining if somewhat forgettable novel. "
— Helen, 12/17/2012 -
" Another great story from Jackson Lisa!! I love her books even if they do contain some rather grisly murder scenes. There is a lot of action and suspense, as well as the inevitable romance. "
— Carolyn, 9/12/2012 -
" Murders of nuns in a convent in New Orleans. "
— Joella, 8/23/2012 -
" This one was the one that got me buying Lisa Jackson books so very good in my opinion "
— Amber, 5/1/2012 -
" A thriller to the very end! "
— Linda, 11/5/2011 -
" This is a good book, kept my interest all the way through. since this is #7 .I'll have to read the other 6. "
— Janette, 8/12/2011 -
" By all means a page-turner. =) "
— big, 7/26/2011 -
" I did not enjoy this book very much. Was a struggle to finish it. "
— Diane, 6/26/2011 -
" I always like the idea of Lisa Jackson's books but I've never made it through any of them. I'm not sure what it is that puts me off but the choppy mess of a beginning to this ensured I didn't make it past my 50 page limit (which is usually where I decide to go on or quit a book) "
— Jana, 5/5/2011 -
" I enjoy Lisa Jackson's writing. It makes you turn the page to see what happens next. "
— Donna, 5/3/2011 -
" Great book with a twist at the end that I didn't see coming. Could hardly put it down! "
— Linette, 5/3/2011 -
" Exciting adventure. Have read at least one in this series, but must have missed a bunch. Maybe I'll go back and read them. Good read. "
— Nancy, 5/2/2011 -
" This was one of the best books of hers I have read!! And the ending sure surprised me!!! Cant wait for her next book!! "
— Sue, 4/25/2011 -
" I liked this book - Lisa Jackson always manages to keep me guessing until the very end of the book! If you liked her other New Orleans books you will like this one too. "
— Jackie, 4/14/2011 -
" I can't imagine a better locale for a novel where things go bump in the night than New Orleans. "
— Gail, 3/31/2011 -
" Love the Montoya/Bentz books. This one had me on the edge..didn't see the killer at all...until the end. Love when an author can do that. "
— Linda, 10/27/2010
About Lisa Jackson
Lisa Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of mysteries, romance, historical romance, and romantic suspense novels in sixteen series, as well as more than forty stand-alone novels. Her books have been translated into a twenty foreign languages.
About Joyce Bean
Joyce Bean is an accomplished audiobook narrator and director. In addition to having won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, she has been nominated multiple times for the prestigious Audie Award. Equally adept at narrating fiction and nonfiction, and she also narrates audiobooks under the name Jane Brown.