She disappeared. They put her killer on trial. Then she was murdered.
Lieutenant Jonathan Stride is suffering from an ugly case of déjà vu. For the second time in a year, a beautiful teenage girl has disappeared off the streets of Duluth, Minnesota—gone without a trace, like a bitter gust off Lake Superior. The two victims couldn’t be more different. First it was Kerry McGrath, bubbly and sweet, and now Rachel Deese, a strange, sexually charged wild child. The media hounds Stride to catch a serial killer. The search carries him from the icy stillness of the northern woods to the erotic heat of Las Vegas, where he must decide which facts are real and which are illusions. Stride’s own life becomes changed forever by the secrets he uncovers, secrets that stretch across time in a web of lies, death, and illicit desire. Secrets that are chillingly immoral.
Immoral is a sexy, gripping thriller by a talented newcomer already sparking huge attention.
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"Great first novel with awesome details. Loved the setting, the characters and the cat and mouse chase. The clues were subtle and evil enough to enjoy the hunt. I will continue reading this series. What was even more fun was reading this book on vacation in Minnesota. The book begins in Duluth, Mn and heads to Vegas and then back to Duluth. Now I have a hunkering to see ships passing by at all hours of the day and night. 5 stars, a must read!"
— Magpie67 (5 out of 5 stars)
“Who is Brian Freeman? This guy can tell a story. Immoral is a page-turner of the highest caliber. It has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end.”
— Michael Connelly, New York Times bestselling author“Breathtakingly real and utterly compelling, Immoral dishes up page-turning psychological suspense while treating us lucky readers to some of the most literate and stylish writing you’ll find anywhere today.”
— Jeffery Deaver, #1 bestselling author“The writing is tough, muscular, and shot through with such a sense of loss, torment, longing, torn innocence that it’s downright Celtic in its sorrow. Just as the reader and Stride figure to have the case wrapped, there’s a sucker punch you never saw coming—and it hurts wonderfully. The novel is reminiscent of Lehane, of such works as Gone Baby Gone and Sacred, when Lehane was writing this darkest, bruised, compassionate self. Freeman’s novel is one hell of a read, gut wrenching and moving, exciting and powerful. Any book that makes you want to fly to Vegas gets my bet. Stride on.”
— Ken Bruen, award-winning author“[Immoral] may very well be one of the best debuts of 2005…a near pitch-perfect first novel that soars with believable characters, crisp dialogue, and, for the most part, logical twists and turns…Jonathan Stride literally strides onto the page—flawed, complicated, and very appealing.”
— South Florida Sun-Sentinel“Be warned. In the manner of the finest thrillers, nothing is as it seems in Freeman’s devilish story of revenge and double-cross.”
— Orlando Sentinel“Immoral is a stunning debut from Brian Freeman…A spellbinding saga of murder and retribution.”
— Toronto Globe and Mail“Light the fire and darken the lights for a gut-wrenching tale of psychological suspense from a true storyteller.”
— Belfast Telegraph“With Stride, Freeman has created a world-weary detective with a strong moral compass and determination. Tightly written with a strong sense of place and character…A compelling read.”
— Dallas Morning News“Joe Barrett takes charge with great poise…[He] handles the gender changes and local accents with precision and delivers this thriller with ease.”
— AudioFile“In this compelling debut thriller, Freeman turns in a psychologically gripping, virtuoso performance, with a detective who is likely to return. He deftly lays bare the demons lurking in many of us while keeping us tantalized through a series of plot shifts. Highly recommended.”
— Library Journal (starred review)“Immoral is a slick and savvy offering and the best debut mystery in quite some time.”
— BookPage" This book was not good. I was extremely slow and not very suspenseful. I feel too many characters were introduced and too much emphasis was put on secondary characters. I didn't like the ending and that could possibly be because I just wanted to be done with it. I almost put this down without finishing, but I thought in the end it may have been worthwhile. It wasn't. The way the author describes the female characters and the sex scenes is the way I imagine a horny, 40 year old virgin would view women and sex. I won't be picking up the rest of this series, but I will give his new novel Bone House a try. "
— Ashley, 2/1/2014" Lousy title for a not-bad book. "
— j, 12/7/2013" Great series. You'll really love some characters and have a strong dislike for others. Good plots, good locale, and you'll want to start the next book as soon as you finish this one. "
— Laura, 11/25/2013" IMMORAL introduces the reader to Jonathan Strike, a Duluth cop, and the rugged terrain and weather that Duluth, Minnesota enjoys year round. The never ending search for a missing girl weaves itself through this page turning, can't put down novel. The twists unfold gradually which kept me tension filled throughout. A great beginning to a wildly entertaining series. "
— Matt, 10/29/2013" My first Brain Freeman mystery. I will be reading more in this sereis, kept me guessing till the end. "
— Cheryl, 8/16/2013" All of my Brian Freeman books will have the same review. I don't want to give even the hint of a spoiler. I have read all of his books and really consider his writing to be something "flying under the radar". I have a couple of authors that I feel that about. Brian Freeman's works are on a list of works that I recommend all the time. He is a must read in my book. "
— Naomi, 8/15/2013" An amazing first novel. I can usually figure most books out but not this one. I highly recommend this book and can't wait to read his others. "
— Dick, 7/31/2013" Great mystery. There were some moments that caught me off guard. A great find! "
— Alicia, 5/21/2013" You can read my thoughts here. "
— Joy, 1/24/2013" Thriller with some unexpected twists. It was set in MN, and I loved knowing the landmarks in the setting of the book. "
— Mary, 12/18/2012" Very Good; Continuing character: Jonathan Stride (first in series); in Minnesota, two girls have gone missing and there are few clues to what might have happened - until three years later in Vegas. "
— Joe, 10/25/2012" For a debut novel, Brian Freeman has me hooked. Jonathan Stride is a very likeable, real character. "
— Leanne, 9/9/2012" A first-rate thriller...I can't wait to read #2 in this series. "
— Jennie, 6/16/2012" I randomly picked up this book, and I thankfully with no regret. Very twisted, but very interesting. I couldn't stop reading the book till the last page! "
— Jo, 1/21/2012" This was a good read, sort of similar to the Jack Reacher novels. I have to be in the mood to read these types of books in series. "
— Bookwurms, 1/4/2012" A little bit dark but a fantastic WOW ending. After reading, I can understand all the awards this author received. Great Read! "
— Sammy, 11/30/2011" A new author for me and one that's hooked me! Great story teller. Plot keeps moving and the surprises are, of course, at the end. I'm on his second novel where the characters continue: Stripped. "
— Tricia, 11/29/2011" This is the first book I have read by Brian Freeman and I absolutely loved it! A real page turner! Once I picked it up, it was hard to put down. The storry had me guessing right up to the end! I cant wait to read the next one! "
— Lori, 11/10/2011" The only thing I can say was that it was unpredictable. But annoyingly so. "
— Crystal, 8/18/2011" It took forever to get to the point in this book, and by that time I didn't care about the characters at all. "
— Suzanne, 7/31/2011" oh my! mystery based in Duluth, mn author, very well done. I didn't know who "dun it" until the very end. "
— Christa, 7/25/2011" I didn't particularly care for this book. The writing style was fine, the plot was fine, but I didn't feel the characters were well-developed or that their actions/reactions were believable. Nothing special about the book and I wouldn't read another by this author. "
— Bippy, 6/9/2011" Yep! I now have a new favorite author - Brian Freeman!!!! Not only is he a nice man; he is an awesome author!!!!! Can't wait to read the next book in this series......... "
— Joy, 6/6/2011" The book was pretty good overall, a little slow moving at times until about the last quarter of the book. "
— Marlu, 6/1/2011" Really good book. If you like Harlan Coben or John Sanford, you will like this. "
— Nancy, 3/6/2011" many twists and turns. i didn't realize duluth could be so exciting, or that hommicide det. get so much sex. "
— Hrn1947, 3/5/2011" Can't believe this has sat on my bookshelf for so long. Excellent debut, loads of twists which is the way I like it. Off to find more by this author. "
— Gemma, 2/24/2011" OK, I hate to be giving this book 4 stars but it held my attention to the end. Lots of twists and turns. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a little more than reading a Patterson. Be forewarned, there are quite a few sexually descriptive passages. <br/> "
— Pam, 2/12/2011" One of the best books I have ever read!!!! "
— Michele, 2/10/2011" ***+ Very good plot and twists, well thought-out. Enjoyable and quick read, the story flows quickly. "
— lunaticprophet, 1/11/2011Brian Freeman is a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of psychological thrillers, including the Jonathan Stride series and many popular standalones. His books have been sold in forty-six countries and translated into twenty-three languages. His thriller Spilled Blood was named Best Hardcover Novel in the International Thriller Writers Awards, and his novel The Deep, Deep Snow was a finalist for the Edgar Award. Brian is widely acclaimed for his vivid “you are there” settings and for his complex, engaging characters and twist-filled plots. He lives in Florida with his wife, Marcia. For more information, visit BFreemanBooks.com.
Joe Barrett, an actor and Audie Award and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared both on and off Broadway as well as in hundreds of radio and television commercials.