It’s a hideous echo of a violent past. Across America, murders are being committed with all the twisted hallmarks of the Boston Strangler, the Zodiac Killer and Son of Sam. The media frenzy explodes and Nashville homicide lieutenant Taylor Jackson knows instantly that The Pretender is back…and he’s got helpers. As The Pretender’s disciples perpetrate their sick homages – stretching police and FBI dangerously thin – Taylor tries desperately to prepare for their inevitable showdown. And she must do it alone. To be close to her is to be in mortal danger, and she won’t risk losing anyone she loves. But the isolation, the self-doubt and the rising body count are taking their toll – she’s beside herself and ready to snap. The brilliant psychopath who both adores and despises her is drawing close. Close enough to touch…
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"I too love J.T. Ellison books. Furthermore, I rank Taylor Jackson, John Baldwin, and the Pretender among my favorite characters. If you like police detective novels with really creepy, disturbing characters you will love the Taylor Jackson series by J.T. Ellison. My only suggestion is to start with one of the earlier books in the series - if you start with this book, while I believe you will enjoy it, you won't get the full excitement of the story. As always, I look forward to the next book to find out where the ride will take us next."
— Doug (4 out of 5 stars)
" Sad to say I did not like this one as much as the Vampire one before it. This one seemed to drag on. I found myself actually skimming a few times to get to more important info. Plus I did not care for the reasoning of the Killer for his actions. I figure it was meant to be petty but it seemed like a cop out to me. I was going to head back and start the series at the beginning and catch up to here but I guess I'll wait on that for another day "
— Dave, 1/29/2014" Another good one from J. T. Ellison. I liked the culmination of the Pretender storyline that has been set up in the last few books. And, as always, Ellison leaves us wanting more, this time with a GREAT cliffhanger. I really love this series. "
— Kayla, 1/24/2014" J.T. Ellison simply gets better with each book she writes. I loved this book..it was not as twisted as some of her other ones, but was still incredibly engrossing and warped. I love it when a fellow sister can be this twisted!!! "
— Naomi, 11/12/2013" The conclusion of The Pretender story arc had Taylor and Baldwin going non-stop as multiple copcat crimes start occuring and everything comes crashing in. Very powerful and strong storytelling. "
— Terri, 10/13/2013" I like JT's books. Straight forward, no woo woo stuff. Glad The Pretender is dead though, time to move onto something else. "
— Sue, 10/3/2013" Oh my....J T did it again! She resolves some issues that have been the focus of recent Jackson Taylor books while also leaving plenty of plot lines for the series to be continued!! If you enjoy serial killer thrillers, these books are must reads! "
— Corky, 7/20/2013" Great series about a female detective and her FBI boyfriend "
— Gina, 12/9/2012" My only problem with this book is that I accidently knew what happened at the end by reading the back cover of the next book thinking that was the next one in the series. If that had not happened this ending would have blown me away, either way the book was great. "
— Marianne, 11/8/2012" A fast paced thriller. Taylor Jackson has her hands full with serial killers but manages to stay in charge. "
— Monica, 5/26/2012" much better than The Immortals, back to what her previous in the series were like !! "
— Teresa, 5/16/2012" I couldn't put this one down! A real page turner. "
— Bonnie, 12/26/2011" Well done. This might be my favorite Taylor Jackson so far. Lots of action, murderers converging from all over the US and Taylor and Baldwin enduring a bit of domestic turmoil. Great read. On to book 7 and now excited to read the two books featuring Sam. "
— Elvan, 8/26/2011" YES! SHOWDOWN. This was great, lots of action, couldn't stop reading, and always go, go, go. So close the hand of death, indeed. The finale is a beautiful thing. On to the next book! (After this book, though, how on earth will J.T. Ellison top it?) "
— February, 8/18/2011" One of the Taylor Jackson books. A good story about finding a serial killer who is closer than they think. "
— Cheryl, 5/2/2011" This is a crime triller about a Nashville Detective's battle with a serial killer that gets way to personal. J. T. Ellison did a great job. It's an excellent read.<br/><br/>David H. Donaghe<br/>Author of Monroe's Paranormal Investigations<br/>and Tale Spinner "
— David, 4/20/2011" I just love these books! I'm addicted in the same way I am to Criminal Minds and CSI...just love them! They are fast and thrilling reads! though not perfection, the Taylor Jackson series is pageturning and un-put-downable. "
— Day, 4/12/2011" Oh my....J T did it again! She resolves some issues that have been the focus of recent Jackson Taylor books while also leaving plenty of plot lines for the series to be continued!! If you enjoy serial killer thrillers, these books are must reads! "
— Corky, 4/5/2011" An intriguing look into the mind of multiple killers, I enjoyed the strength and vulnerability of the heroine, a Nashville detective. <br/> "
— Erin, 3/23/2011" THIS WAS A GREAT BOOK CAN NOT TO READ THE NEXT ONE IN SEIERS WHEN IT COMES OUT "
— Melissa, 3/1/2011" Great series about a female detective and her FBI boyfriend "
— Gina, 3/1/2011" I'll write more later, but suffice it to say.....this was an excellent follow-up to The Immortals! "
— Mona, 2/25/2011J. T. Ellison is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Taylor Jackson series, including All the Pretty Girls, 14, and The Cold Room. She is the bimonthly Friday columnist at the Anthony Award–nominated blog Murderati and was named the Best Mystery/Thriller Writer of 2008 by the Nashville Scene.
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.