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#1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag returns with her second thriller in the Deeper than the Dead microseries, exploring the early days of forensic investigation, the characteristics of innocence-and the nature of evil. Marissa Fordham had a past full of secrets, a present full of lies. Everyone knew of her, but no one knew her. When Marissa is found brutally murdered, with her young daughter, Haley, resting her head on her mother's bloody breast, she sends the idyllic California town of Oak Knoll into a tailspin. Already on edge with the upcoming trial of the See- No-Evil killer, residents are shocked by reports of the crime scene, which might not have been discovered for days had it not been for a chilling 911 call: a small child's voice saying, "My daddy hurt my mommy." Sheriff's detective Tony Mendez faces a puzzle with nothing but pieces that won't fit. To assist with his witness, Haley, he calls teacher-turned-child advocate Anne Leone. Anne's life is hectic enough-she's a newlywed and a part- time student in child psychology, and she's the star witness in the See-No-Evil trial. But one look at Haley, alone and terrified, and Anne's heart is stolen. As Tony and Anne begin to peel back the layers of Marissa Fordham's life, they find a clue fragment here, another there. And just when it seems Marissa has taken her secrets to the grave, they uncover a fact that puts Anne and Haley directly in the sights of a killer: Marissa Fordham never existed.
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"Good follow up to Deeper Than The Dead. Although it was it's own story, having read Deeper Than The Dead first really helps to understand what is going on in this story. It ties up some loose ends and continues where that one left off. It also leaves enough out there for another follow up story or two."
— Pam (4 out of 5 stars)
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Terrie Griffith, 7/11/2021
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Deborah, 5/29/2021
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" Really intriguing series. Kept me very interested. Just really tired of all of the F bombs these days!!!! "
— Renee, 2/18/2014 -
" I am really enjoying Tami Hoag's Oak Knoll series. The stories are full of twist and turns, without being difficult to follow. The main characters are easy to identify with and very likable. Great mystery/thriller! "
— Andrea, 2/5/2014 -
" A great thriller. I gave it a four because I thought it dragged in a few spots but I would recommend it for reading. There was a lot of excitement and a shocking ending! "
— Harriet, 2/5/2014 -
" Tami Hoag can really leave you on the edge of your seat all the way to the end. A four year old saw the murder her mother and in the shadows knows who it was. There are many people involved in determining this one with good and bad intentions a great nail bitter. "
— Tracy, 1/29/2014 -
" Meh. Too many things going on. Some really dumb, out of character moves that served to further the plot. Too many unbelievable moments. "
— Shannon, 1/19/2014 -
" This was an ok mystery novel, but not the kind of book that you cannot put down. The description of the murder scene and other violent events were pretty disgusting, so it is not for the feint of heart. "
— Shirley, 1/19/2014 -
" a little unrealistic but a lot of murder mysteries are. It was an easy read, good read for a rainy Monday. "
— Kelley, 1/13/2014 -
" pretty explicit murder scene. a little over the top, slow reading, but great book! "
— Dana, 1/13/2014 -
" Excellent follow up to Deeper than The Dead! Stayed up till Midnight to find out who the killer was! "
— Jeffrey, 11/30/2013 -
" I thought this was a very good book. It had a lot of twist and turns and kept you guessing until the end. "
— Kathy, 11/18/2013 -
" I have read a lot of her other books. I liked the mystery behind this one but there was also too many subplots to keep track of. "
— Amy, 11/13/2013 -
" Liked this book just as much as deeper than dead "
— Lainy, 8/21/2013 -
" Great addition to the series. I didn't guess the end. Still loved the characters. Looking forward to the newest one coming out soon! "
— Kari, 7/17/2013 -
" Probably should read #1 first (luckily I did)- boy, I don't want to live there. "
— Carrie, 12/6/2012 -
" lots of chaacters introduced quickly took some time to get my head round all the characters some of whom didn't really need mentioning a good book all the same "
— Charmaine, 8/9/2012 -
" Suspenseful...good character development...somewhat over- the- top, disturbingly gory... but fast read, page- turner, if you like murder mysteries. "
— Nancy, 6/4/2012 -
" You can read my thoughts here. (3.25/5) "
— Joy, 5/28/2012 -
" The book was a little bit slow paced and didn't pick up until the end. I love a book with a few good twists but this book lost the plot a little somewhere. All in all though it did grab my attention and I enjoyed it. "
— Noreen, 3/20/2012 -
" Quite explicit writing, if you are squeamish you might not like her writing. I will read more from her. Good creepy read. "
— Sharlene, 2/24/2012 -
" Very suspensful all the way through. "
— Courtney, 12/28/2011 -
" I like this 3 book series by Tami Hoag. "
— Kym, 8/31/2011 -
" Good book. I picked it up on vacation. Suspenseful and good. I would try this author again. "
— Newett1att.net, 7/16/2011 -
" I loved the first Oak Knoll book. This book continues with the same excellent characters, and adds new ones that are equally complex. I love Tami Hoag's writing. All of the Oak Knoll novels are set in the early 1980s before DNA evidence and personal computers were in common use. "
— Alice, 5/15/2011 -
" Good mystery. Recommend you read see no evil first as there are many references to that book. "
— Elaine, 4/23/2011 -
" I love Tami Hoag's "Deeper than the Dead" series. Even though not far into this one I already knew who the killer was. She has a way of telling a story that brings the reader right into the drama, fascinating...every one will enjoy this one! "
— B, 4/18/2011 -
" Another great read by Tami Hoag...one of those thrillers you can't put down! Sequel to Deeper Than the Dead... "
— Adele, 4/17/2011 -
" Good "readable" book. Pretty predictable, but entertaining never the less. Reading a book with characters that you have met in previous novels is always like going to visit an old friend. That's how it is with this book. Altogether I would rate it 3.5 "
— Cheryl, 4/14/2011 -
" Hadn't read Hoag in awhile. Same cruesome crime scenes. Unnecessary physical and psychological abuse to 4 year old. If the story is true, that's one thing but to invent it bothers me. <br/> <br/>I've outgrown her style so won't be reading her again. "
— Paula, 4/12/2011 -
" A really good book! I recommend both in this series! "
— melody, 4/12/2011
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 Kirsten Potter
Kirsten Potter has won several awards, including more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a three-time finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her work has been recognized by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and by AudioFile magazine, among many others. She graduated with highest honors from Boston University and has performed on stage and in film and television, including roles on Medium, Bones, and Judging Amy.