Social worker Raina Hughes visits the home of a young boy she’s been assigned to monitor and things quickly turn ugly. Later, when she’s found brutally murdered, Detective Jackson thinks it’s an open-and-shut case against the boy’s ex-con father. Then new evidence points to a rapist who’s becoming more violent with each attack. Raina’s lover, Jamie, knows what the victims have in common, but won’t tell for fear of revealing her own secrets. When Jamie disappears, Jackson must uncover the truth before anyone else dies.
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"Secrets to die for is an incredibly dark murder mystery. About a rapist who only targets homosexual women. Det Wade Jackson investigates the murder of a young social worker Raina Hughes , who is found brutally raped and left for dead near the home of a meth addict whose son was under Raina,s supervision. As the investigation continues we soon find out the secrets that connect the previous rape victims whose lives where spared. Than Jamie Conner Raina,s lover goes missing and we follow Jackson on his pursuit of the killer.I fond it to be a fast paced story with lots of aunthenicity and plenty of crisp plotting. I,m looking forward to reading more books by this author."
— Georgiann (5 out of 5 stars)
" This really rates about an A-. An excellent read. "
— Bridgewes, 2/13/2014" Solid thriller that brings in GLBT issues. In spite of that, I didn't feel that this effort was as good as most of her others. It seemed very procedural and the peek into the characters' lives I've come to expect seemed rushed and forced. All in all, still a good read, but if you haven't read Ms. Sellers before, I would recommend starting with any one of her other novels. "
— Rick, 2/4/2014" Dont remember much! "
— Shirin, 1/31/2014" Awesome book...! I will review this one next... "
— Jada, 1/25/2014" Excellent mystery, detective story. Keeps you wanting to read the next chapter. Hard to put down. "
— Joy, 1/21/2014" Good plot, decent characters, but I kept feeling it could have been much better. Not as nuanced as Lehane or other crime authors, worth reading, but not if you have other, important things to read. "
— James, 1/18/2014" Meh... The idea behind this was good, but overall the book was slow and full of random stuff that had no place there. Also, I figured out who dun it before the halfway point. The mystery was barely mediocre. "
— Rose, 12/26/2013" Was definitely book two in the series. Great story line. At the very end, I thought I was going to get the answer to the cliffhanger in book one...nope...on to book three!!! "
— Laura, 11/19/2013" This was the first Detective Jackson Mystery I read, and I can't wait to read the rest of them! Great book! "
— Vicki, 11/12/2013" I loved this book. The plot was written exceptionally well and the characters were believable. I enjoyed this book much more than The Sex Club and I look forward to reading the third book in the series. "
— Neeka, 9/9/2013" Very good storyline! I think L.J. Sellers is going to be a new favorite author. "
— Patricia, 5/14/2013" Set in Eugene, Oregon, a nice easy read. "
— Lyn, 3/20/2013" Well written murder mystery featuring detective Wade Jackson. I enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading more in the series. "
— Jack, 11/15/2012" The story line was ok but it seemed to jump from idea to idea without a lot of planning. "
— Stacey, 8/22/2012" Plot was decent. Didn't really think the Detective Jackson character was developed. Most of it seemed formulaic. Would try another just because so many people gave it 4 stars...maybe it was just me. Had potential, just missed the mark. "
— Karen, 8/16/2012" WOW! Awesome whodunit! Great plot that kept me wanting more. Read this in less than a day as I was addicted. "
— Rick, 6/22/2012" Very good writing :) "
— Ruth, 6/20/2012" Secrets to Die For is a great mystery that was enjoyable to read. It takes gay phobia to a whole new level from phobia in a family to phobia of gay strangers. The twist at the end was a bit unexpected and sad. "
— Beth, 6/6/2012" Loved it! Exciting read with a suprise ending! "
— Jodie, 3/30/2012" I like this author. This book was based on a series of hate crimes. A scary but real thing that could happen. As with her first book, there was a twist at the end. I like the main characters, and will read more by this author. "
— Clare, 3/16/2012L. J. Sellers writes the bestselling Detective Jackson mystery/thriller series, a two-time Readers’ Favorite Award–winner, as well as the Agent Dallas series and provocative stand-alone thrillers. Her seventeen novels have been highly praised by reviewers, and she’s one of the highest-rated crime fiction authors on Amazon.com.
Sellers resides in Eugene, Oregon, where many of her novels are set, and is a Grand Neal Award–winning journalist. She’s also the founder of Housing Help, a charity dedicated to keeping families from becoming homeless. When not plotting murders or working with her foundation, Sellers enjoys stand-up comedy, cycling, social networking, and mystery conventions. She’s also been known to jump out of airplanes.
Frank Roderus is a former journalist, and the author of dozens of YA and adult western novels. He has won two Spur Awards from Western Writers of America. He lives in Colorado.