#1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag returns with the latest entry in her riveting Oak Knoll series. Deeper Than the Dead introduced Tami Hoag's millions of fans to Oak Knoll, a small California town that, in the mid-eighties, seemed as idyllic as any . . . until the See-No-Evil killer shattered that notion. It took FBI agent Vince Leone and a new technique called "profiling" to put an end to the trauma. Secrets to the Grave brought Leone's teacher-turned-child- advocate wife, Anne, into a central role. Together with Vince and local sheriff 's deputy Tony Mendez, she solved an Oak Knoll murder with a particularly challenging mystery: The victim never existed. And now Hoag returns once more to Oak Knoll for the third installment of this bestselling series. Through Leone's pioneering, science-based investigatory skills, Hoag explores the early days of forensic police work. And through the chilling case at the heart of Down the Darkest Road, she hooks ever more readers into the meticulously crafted, all-too-terrifying world of Oak Knoll, where the scariest secrets of all can be found . . . Down the Darkest Road.
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"This book will touch the heart of anyone with a daughter. This was a fantastic suspense/thriller made even better by the narration, 4 1/2 stars. This was read by Kirsten Potter. I don't know if it was the writing or narration that made me feel emotion to the fiber of my being. I seriously almost sobbed a couple times. This is the first Tami Hoag book that I have read in awhile. I am going to look up some more of her stuff. Hopefully more of her audiobooks are narrated by Kirsten Potter."
— Dorsi (5 out of 5 stars)
Eerie, suspenseful, tragic, and thought provoking.
— USA TodayA mesmerizing psychological drama on loss, guilt, frustration and implacable, explainable evil.
— Kirkus ReviewsThe setting and [Hoag's] consummate skill as a plotter add to plenty of old-school thrills that pack a punch and will leave fans breathless.
— BooklistHoag…rais[es] the tension with every page that turns.
— The Huffington PostWell written, well executed and darn near brilliant.
— All About RomanceThis taut novel of suspense is a true nail-biter.
— Library JournalIf you have time to read only one book, you really should make it this one. You won't regret it.
— Suspense MagazineWith complex characters and crisp, believable dialogue, [this] is a sophisticated thriller.
— Houston PressA masterful tale...Ms. Hoag knows how to take her readers on a frightening ride.
— New York Journal of Books" Really liked this book, "
— Heather, 2/13/2014" Another great book with the characters from Oak Knoll. What happens when your daughter disappears and you know who took her? Having no hard evidence, the police can do nothing, so Lauren moves to Oak Knoll with her daughter. The book starts off with a bang, drawing you into a grieved parent's obsession with the daughter that disappeared four years earlier and the man that she knows tooks him. Although I did figure out everything before the end of the book, I definately recommend it. "
— Kathryn, 2/12/2014" It was OK. Pretty decent read. "
— Debbie, 2/5/2014" This book had me hooked! I'm not sure if it was a good thing or not. Very intense! "
— Olivia, 1/31/2014" This was a good quick read but it could have been better. "
— Megan, 1/31/2014" This is another book-on-tape I read/heard. Very intriguing at first, but disapointing. Parts of it were riviting. The Mom's emotional balance and imbalance were well done. Other parts didn't ring true. Not enough info about the Dad. It was as if he was an irrelevant character in the story, and he couldn't have been. It didn't make sense to me that he was not even part of the character's train of thought. I was disappointed by this book. I may try Tami Hoag again, but not for awhile. "
— Anne, 1/27/2014" Pretty darn good. I'll read more of Tami Hoag. "
— Bonnie, 1/17/2014" I was anxious throughout this whole book, my god. "
— Katie, 1/13/2014" Very creepy bad guy "
— Kristin, 1/12/2014" Really enjoying this series - I hope there are more to come. "
— Cindy, 1/11/2014" This was the best of the 3 in the Oak Knoll series. So suspenseful and filled with emotion. I empathized with the main character and thought I would do that too. But then I would think are you CRAZY!!! I highly recommend it. "
— Judy, 12/29/2013" The other two books in the series were way better than this one. "
— Beanse, 12/23/2013" This was my first Tami Hoag, and I think it will be my last. It was really good at what it was trying to do- a nail-biting, disturbing, page-turner directed squarely at middle-aged women. It was just a little too gorey for me at the end. Plus, I don't want to ruin my manicure. "
— Jennifer, 12/12/2013" Another awesome book by Tami Hoag. :D "
— Sherri, 12/10/2013" I would rate this a 3.5 if this was a choice. Like the continuation of characters from her oth Oak Knoll books. This story was pretty dark. "
— ilona, 11/29/2013" Excellent story, edge of my seat suspense. "
— Holly, 9/30/2013" Slow start but very intense. Keep me up to finish it. "
— Laura, 7/23/2013" Very cookie cutter, was not hard to figure out who did it. I was very disappointed. "
— Kathy, 5/10/2013" My favorite of the Oak Knoll series! "
— Cyndi, 2/26/2013" I hadn't realized that this book was third in a series but in listening to it (audio version) I didn't get the feeling that I was missing out on anything. If I hadn't seen reviews midway through I would not have known it was part of a series. I found it suspenseful and it kept me listening. "
— Bev, 11/3/2012" Find this book at Hillingdon Libraries "
— Hillingdon, 7/14/2012" I found this book quite predictable. It was a little drawn out, however, once into the story I had to finish reading it. "
— A, 4/30/2012" Another wonderful, suspenseful book. LOVE Tami Hoag. "
— Danielle, 4/6/2012" Goodvread. Very suspenseful! A little creepy. "
— Elaine, 3/14/2012" Great read, I couldn't put it down! "
— Anna, 2/22/2012" I enjoyed this book, especially the twist towards the end that I did not see coming. It was nice to read updates on familiar characters, as well as meet some new ones. "
— Ringomurph, 12/2/2011Tami Hoag is known for combining thrilling plots with character-driven suspense in her fiction, and her novels have appeared regularly on national bestseller lists since the publication of her first book in 1988.
Kirsten Potter has won several awards, including more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a three-time finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her work has been recognized by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and by AudioFile magazine, among many others. She graduated with highest honors from Boston University and has performed on stage and in film and television, including roles on Medium, Bones, and Judging Amy.