True-crime writer Regan Landry has followed several explosive stories but none more challenging than that of convict Lester Barnes, a rapist and murderer, who persuades the intrepid author to reinvestigate his case. When Regan and FBI Special Agent Mitch Peyton oblige, they discover a startling number of irregularities—including a crucial DNA mismatch. Their vigorous efforts secure Barnes’ parole.
Shortly after his release, however, the ex-con vanishes, and a month later, a series of nightmarish, sexually motivated slayings plagues North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Fearing the unthinkable, Mitch, Regan, and the FBI sweep in to confront the unspeakable: the horrifying possibility that they have set free a monster with an insatiable appetite for death and a ruthless determination to never again be caged.
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"This is a good series, each book has a great twist. Careful though, they are all murder mysteries, but they all also have mushy romance in them so don't read if that puts you off. "
— Ali (4 out of 5 stars)
“Regan’s charm and the novel’s fast pace will keep readers turning the pages.”
— Publishers Weekly“[This] fast-paced story holds readers with investigative detail. The fourth in a solid series.”
— Booklist“This cut-from-the-headlines plot takes a sharp turn into fear, guilt, and horror. Stewart continues to grow as a spinner of intricate tales of murder and mayhem.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)" boring book didn't enjoy it, to slow moving not enough action. narrator boring "
— Beth, 1/5/2016" i love this book its not only exciting but its extreamly good "
— Dream, 10/15/2013" Quite good ending to this quartet! "
— Barbara, 8/3/2013" I have read most of the "Truth" series by this author. I have enjoyed them all. I found this one to be pretty predictable (maybe because I have read all the others). I thought it was still pretty entertaining. "
— Danielle, 7/19/2013" I wish this series hadn't ended. Devoted to cold cases and warm people, I really have liked all the books. "
— Marianne, 1/2/2013" It was a good finish to the Eddie Kroll back story- but a surprise for Regan. The main story line was believable but somewhat predicatable. However it could be that I am just getting good at putting the clues together. Overall a great ending to the Truth series. "
— Ashley, 12/8/2012" Great novel, suspenseful, cool twist ending and hard to put down. "
— M-J, 10/2/2012" I would never have guessed who Eddie Kroll was.... "
— Crystal, 9/22/2012" This is a good series, each book has a great twist. Careful though, they are all murder mysteries, but they all also have mushy romance in them so don't read if that puts you off. "
— Ali, 6/14/2012" Enjoyed the Regan Landry series. "
— Marilyn, 9/3/2011" The story was creative, but I never warmed to the characters. "
— Nan, 6/26/2011" This was the final book in a series. Very good! Enjoyed the suspense "
— Summers, 5/22/2011" I loved the second story in the series come to a conclusion. It is great having two seperate story lines in one book or series. "
— Lorna, 10/22/2010" This was the final book in a series. Very good! Enjoyed the suspense "
— Summers, 6/23/2010" I loved the second story in the series come to a conclusion. It is great having two seperate story lines in one book or series. "
— Lorna, 6/29/2009" The story was creative, but I never warmed to the characters. "
— Nan, 5/25/2009" I have read most of the "Truth" series by this author. I have enjoyed them all. I found this one to be pretty predictable (maybe because I have read all the others). I thought it was still pretty entertaining. "
— Danielle, 2/3/2009" i love this book its not only exciting but its extreamly good "
— Dream, 3/30/2008Mariah Stewart is the award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels of contemporary romance and romantic suspense, including several novellas and the bestselling Truth series (Cold Truth, Hard Truth, Dark Truth, and Final Truth). She lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with her husband.
Kate Fleming (a.k.a. Anna Fields) (1965–2006), winner of more than a dozen Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award in 2004, was one of the most respected narrators in the industry. Trained at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, she was also a director, producer, and technician at her own studio, Cedar House Audio.