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"Taut, twisty. . .Malice displays the skilled Jackson at her best yet." —The Providence Journal
The perfect moment is here at last. The humiliation and pain he put her through is about to be repaid. Soon Rick Bentz will know the torment of losing the person he loves most—and better yet, he'll have to watch. . .
"Gripping. . .Jackson heightens the creep factor." —Publishers Weekly
Since the accident that nearly claimed his life, New Orleans detective Rick Bentz has been on edge. That must explain why his mind is playing tricks, making him think he sees his first wife, Jennifer. His dead wife. He can't bring himself to tell his new wife, Olivia, about the sightings, or his fears that he's losing his sanity. To find answers, he has to return to Los Angeles, where Jennifer died. And it's there that the murders begin. . .
"Plenty of clever plot turns. . .the suspense builds from the beginning." —Fresh Fiction
Each victim is linked to Jennifer's past, and each corpse points to Bentz as the prime suspect. But the worst is yet to come. Because now Olivia is missing, and the only way to save her is to uncover the terrifying truth about a woman he never really knew—and a hatred that runs deep enough to kill. . .
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"I remembered the grossness of the author's other books in New Orleans. They were good thrillers, but really horrible comments on human condition. So I was a bit reluctant to start this title. However, Rick Bentz is being "haunted" by his dead wife, phone calls, pictures in the mail. So, he flies to LA. Someone from his past is "gaslighting" him. Can he solve the mystery before Olivia is killed?"
— Barbara (5 out of 5 stars)
Malice Listener Reviews
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Deborah, 3/28/2017
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" Crazy....far-fetched...wacky story line. "
— Kathy, 2/15/2014 -
" I like my suspense more straightforward. I'm not much a fan of police procedure being tampered with either. There were too many things that just didn't really add up here. The characters were sterotypical and one note. It took quite a long time for this book to ramp up and then it meandered along until it was all too hastily and conveniently wrapped up in the last few pages. "
— Jodie, 2/12/2014 -
" Good suspense thriller with some interesting twists. "
— Jennie, 1/29/2014 -
" not a bad story though with so much of it involving LAPD, I couldn't help but make compairisons to Harry Bosche, my fave Michael Connolley detective. Thought the story line was unique and kept you guessing. BUT I have to mention that the closing sentence was one of the cheeziest things I've ever read! :( "
— Michelle, 1/14/2014 -
" I started out very intrigued in the premise of this book. I was disappointed to find out it was part of a series because I hate picking up in the middle of something. My major complaint in this book was how everything went down in the end. I detest a book that wraps up all of its loose ends in just a couple of pages. "
— Tiffany, 1/13/2014 -
" Okay,I very RARELY get caught off guard by the bad guy in a RS. Very rarely. This one? I totally was thrown off guard. Didn't see it coming at all. Enjoyed it quite a bit. Was expecting a bit more romance in the RS but it was still there. Enjoyed. A lot. "
— Shiloh, 1/13/2014 -
" Typical police mystery, a bit repetitous at times "
— Grace, 12/27/2013 -
" Hard to put down. Well written. "
— Jennifer, 11/26/2013 -
" This was a great read. It is full of suspense and keeps you on your toes. The writing is very smooth and if you are a person who loves a story about murders and investigations then this book is for you. "
— Yasmeen, 10/31/2013 -
" I was OK! I agree with the rating of 3 stars! I probably will read more of her books ... "
— Barbara, 10/2/2013 -
" kinda slow and I figured out who the killer was, but all in all not too bad "
— Michelle, 10/1/2013 -
" I thought it was boring. Pretty much the same format as her other books. I did not even finish. She is too predictable for me. "
— Murphy, 10/1/2013 -
" Like all Lisa Jacksons books Malice was full of detail and suspense to the end. 4* "
— Julie, 1/21/2013 -
" Good Lisa Jackson book, though not my favorite. Familiar characters and suspense was good. Thought the sub-plot of the twin murders was a waste of a story line though.....or maybe that is what her next book will be about? "
— Jennifer, 1/15/2013 -
" This was good took me about a day and a half to read! "
— Kristin, 1/12/2013 -
" Not horrible, but rather melodramatic with a ridiculous motivation on the part of the killer. "
— Susan, 11/30/2012 -
" Nice little thriller. Didn't see the twist, which was appreciated. Wish she had spent a little more time on the wrap up. It felt rushed and didn't answer all my questions. This book did make me want to read the Rick Bentz series. "
— Janet, 11/25/2012 -
" I really enjoyed this book. A good mystery. Had me guessing right up to the end. "
— Sandy, 6/1/2012 -
" I enjoyed the suspense of this book, even if the the mystery wasn't believable. "
— D, 3/8/2012 -
" This book kept me guessing until the end. I really wasn't close in any of my guesses where the plot finally finished. The book was fast paced and it read well. I think it could have been a little shorter though. Some of the action got repetitive. All in all though it was a good read. "
— Stacy, 1/21/2012 -
" Weak. It's my second try with Lisa Jackson, and I'm definitely done. "
— Sharon, 10/31/2011 -
" It was a good one - all the way to the end! :) "
— Faith, 10/16/2011 -
" This book keeps you in suspense. I enjoy reading Lisa Jackson. "
— Sue, 10/7/2011 -
" Loved this book. Kept you on edge.<br/> "
— Denna, 5/9/2011 -
" The villain seemed to lack the motivation to do what he/she did. It wasn't believable in the end the way that the boat search went down. "
— Bryan, 4/25/2011 -
" Rick is being haunted by his dead ex wife, as he begins to investigate her reappearance more people are dying. He seems to be the prime suspect in all the murders. <br/> <br/>It was ok--a little wordy and long "
— Amber, 3/31/2011 -
" I recently discovered Lisa Jackson when someone at work recommended Absolute Fear to me. I love her style of writing. The woman can write! Her descriptions and setting are so vivid, I feel like I'm there. She's made me a fan. "
— K., 3/27/2011 -
" This was a great read. It is full of suspense and keeps you on your toes. The writing is very smooth and if you are a person who loves a story about murders and investigations then this book is for you. "
— Yasmeen, 3/18/2011 -
" <br/>very good ...I try to read all her books...this one kept me up all night..takes place in New Orleans and L A. "
— Eugene, 2/23/2011 -
" Great book. I liked getting a peek into Olivia and Rick's relationship several years after the HEA in an earlier book. This one kept me guessing. Can't wait for Devious to come out. "
— Kari, 1/11/2011 -
" This book kept me guessing until the end. I really wasn't close in any of my guesses where the plot finally finished. The book was fast paced and it read well. I think it could have been a little shorter though. Some of the action got repetitive. All in all though it was a good read. "
— Stacy, 11/5/2010 -
" Tried to listen on tape - absolutely could not stand the voices - so switched to book.<br/>Great read - good story.<br/> "
— Peggy, 10/25/2010 -
" This book dragged for me. I guess I could not imagine the complex lengths to which the psycho went. "
— Academicsupport, 10/18/2010
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.