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New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag returns with a thriller that begins with a shocking crime scene you’ll never forget and follows two relentless detectives on a manhunt that ends in a chilling confrontation with the essence of human evil. It was a crime so brutal, it changed the lives of even the most hardened homicide cops. The Haas family murders left a scar on the community nothing can erase, but everyone agrees that convicting the killer, Karl Dahl, is a start. Only Judge Carey Moore seems to be standing in the way. Her ruling that Dahl’s prior criminal record is inadmissible raises a public outcry—and puts the judge in grave danger. When an unknown assailant attacks Judge Moore in a parking garage, two of Minneapolis’ s top cops are called upon to solve the crime and keep the judge from further harm. Detective Sam Kovac is as hard-boiled as they come, and his wisecracking partner, Nikki Liska, isn’t far behind. Neither one wants to be on this case, but when Karl Dahl escapes from custody, everything changes, and a seemingly straightforward case cartwheels out of control. The stakes go even higher when the judge is kidnapped—snatched out of her own bed even as the police sit outside, watching her house. Now Kovac and Liska must navigate through a maze of suspects that includes the stepson of a murder victim, a husband with a secret life, and a rogue cop looking for revenge where the justice system failed. With no time to spare, the detectives are pulled down a strange dark trail of smoke and mirrors, where no one is who they seem and everyone is guilty of Prior Bad Acts.
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"After a horendous murder of a woman and her 2 foster children rocks the community Detective Kovac finds himself protecting a judge who was attacked after ruling for the killer. He subsequently escapes from jail and goes looking for the judge to voice his "appreciation". "
— Joy (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A simple court hearing explodes into a multifaceted case at the start of this stunning meld of thriller and police procedural from bestseller Hoag…she stands above the competition, creating complex characters who evolve more than those in most thrillers. The breathtaking plot twists are perfectly paced in this compulsive page-turner, which ends on a romantic note.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“A first-rate thriller with an ending that will knock your socks off.”
— Booklist -
“The dynamic detective team of Kovac and Liska are back and up to their ears in death and danger. Escalating tension and terrifying suspense are Hoag hallmarks, and her outstanding storytelling expertise and ability to deftly layer character and plot make this another surefire hit.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
Prior Bad Acts Listener Reviews
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" It was absolutely amazing! I could not put it down. "
— Kemi, 2/18/2014 -
" Only on chapter 10, but so far it's a good book...keeps you reading. "
— Melanie, 2/14/2014 -
" Lots of characters, but they each had their own personality. A few too many cop characters for my liking, but that was a minor aspect to the story. Wasn't sure who the main culprit was, and there were a few candidates that could easily fit the bill. Good read! "
— Darren, 2/14/2014 -
" Have read a couple of Hoag's books before, have found them all enjoyable. "
— Dorothy, 2/14/2014 -
" listening to the audio book for this one. "
— Sara, 2/3/2014 -
" I enjoyed this book and was still guessing at the very end. "
— Pat, 2/1/2014 -
" Excellent book!! I could not put it down. Very graphic...not for the faint of heart. "
— Shirley, 1/18/2014 -
" Good police procedural by one of the top writers in this genre. Characters are well-developed. A good read. "
— Meredith, 1/15/2014 -
" Tami Hoag is a good writer. She is good at setting the scene, building suspense and characters. There are too many nut cases in this book for my taste. I mean really! Is anyone here sane? Still, it was a fairly good book. "
— Sharla, 1/15/2014 -
" It was enjoyable but nothing special, your average crime thriller. "
— Falina, 1/11/2014 -
" predictable but a good fast read. "
— Lynne, 12/4/2013 -
" liked the writing style but story was more brutal then I like "
— Cindy, 12/2/2013 -
" Creepy, but a good read. Would not recommend for a parent home alone. I am hoping story line on the detective continues. "
— Alyssa, 11/3/2013 -
" I like reading Hoag and this was a winner! "
— Donna, 10/11/2013 -
" I actually listened to this one on cd while floating in the pool. It was a pretty good, exciting bloody murder mystery--great summer entertainment for me. "
— Karen, 5/30/2013 -
" Another great book by Tami Hoag. You've got to love Kovac. He shows is soft side a little in this book, which really made me want him to hook up. "
— Dalene, 5/7/2013 -
" I just started this book but from page one you are "on the edge of your seat". I will say more when I finish. "
— Trisha, 4/16/2013 -
" Good read. Didn't frighten me like other Hoag books. :) "
— Pradeep, 4/2/2013 -
" If you like thrillers she is a good author, more realistic reads, not all that crazy bullshit of patricia cornwell "
— Cleopatra1074, 1/28/2013 -
" This was a great book! The ending caught me by surprise! "
— Milly, 1/3/2013 -
" This author is moving up into my list of authors to recommend. Her books are well planned, and the mystery always involves lots of character building. Her murders are a bit on the gruesome side, but that just makes catching the bad guys more satisfying. "
— Dean, 10/29/2012 -
" My first Tami Hoag. Very much a thriller. I enjoyed this one very much and look forward to reading more of her books. "
— Judy, 9/21/2012 -
" I really liked this one. Out of the 3, I liked this one best. It may have something to do with the touch of romance, but I enjoy the complex story/murder. I'm enjoying Hoag books more and more. "
— Melissa, 9/11/2012 -
" Mystery and Intrigue Tammy Hoag style "
— Deb, 8/24/2012 -
" Vacation read - it is what it is. wouldn't pick up her other books on purpose but wouldn't shun them if I saw them on a shelf for free "
— Caroline, 6/2/2012 -
" I like Tami Hoag, although I was not as enthusiastic about this one. Nonetheless it was a good read. "
— Charles, 3/20/2012 -
" I wasn't very impressed with this book. It was too predictable and the characters annoyed me. "
— Candace, 12/26/2011 -
" I have tried to read a couple of her books before. I started with A Dark Horse but couldn't get into it . Then I tried Kill the Messenger and I loved it. So I decided to try her again with this one. I liked it but I knew way before the ending what was actually going to happen. "
— ScottK, 10/28/2011 -
" Looking forward to book #4 w/Liska and Kovak. Hoag has a great dynamic going between the two partners and her stories are always full of twists and turns that really keep you guessing. "
— Tasha, 7/28/2011 -
" Fun, intense in a very weird way. Great finale, I must say, although I figured it out about half way through to book. "
— Sue, 7/11/2011 -
" Another book I read on vacation and another murder suspense I could not put down!! This one had a lot of twists and turns that kept make me change my mind on what the ending would be and there were plenty of suprises!! "
— Leigh, 7/4/2011 -
" Great book, kept me on pins and needles until the end! "
— Suzi, 5/19/2011 -
" Lots of characters, but they each had their own personality. A few too many cop characters for my liking, but that was a minor aspect to the story. Wasn't sure who the main culprit was, and there were a few candidates that could easily fit the bill. Good read! "
— Darren, 5/18/2011 -
" I liked this book. Good read, even though I figured most of it out before the end. <br/> "
— Jen, 5/17/2011 -
" Lovely story with lots of bodies. If you like the killer books, this is a good one. The only disappointment is that Hoag gives too many clues early in the book that enables you to figure out who the killer is too early in the story. "
— Deborah, 4/19/2011 -
" Good offering in the Kovac/Liska serial. A little predictable, but still very enjoyable. "
— Deb, 4/6/2011 -
" Quick read mystery with too much violence--but it kept me involved! "
— Florence, 3/29/2011 -
" I had a lot of hope for this book because I loved the Kovak/Liska team but the story didn't have it's usual spice. It's as though someone else wrote the book based on the two characters. As a result I found it difficult to get through the first half, but luckily it picked up towards the end. "
— Jenny, 3/15/2011 -
" Good. Couldn't put it down. lots of twists and turns.Now I must check out other Tami Hoag novels . "
— Rick, 2/28/2011 -
" predictable but a good fast read. "
— Lynne, 2/2/2011 -
" The way this book was written allowed me to visualize everything exceptionally easy! "
— Naomi, 1/18/2011 -
" I really liked this one. Out of the 3, I liked this one best. It may have something to do with the touch of romance, but I enjoy the complex story/murder. I'm enjoying Hoag books more and more. "
— Melissa, 12/29/2010 -
" Good storyline. Got to like and dislike the characters as needed. I liked the twists and turns and the romance didn't hurt either. "
— Shirley, 12/24/2010 -
" Wow! This book gave me the creeps so bad I considered keeping my children in our home forever! "
— Michele, 12/22/2010
About Tami Hoag
Tami 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.
About Holter Graham
Holter Graham, winner of three of AudioFile magazine’s Best Voice of the Year awards, is a stage, television, and screen actor. He has recorded numerous audiobooks and earned multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actor, his film credits include Fly Away Home, Maximum Overdrive, Hairspray, and The Diversion, a short film which he acted in and produced. On television, he has appeared in Army Wives, Damages, As the World Turns, Rescue Me, Law & Order, and New York Undercover. He received a BA degree from Skidmore College and an MFA from Vermont College.