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Spilled Blood: A Novel Audiobook
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A taut thriller about two rural Minnesota towns locked in a deadly feud—and a teenage girl caught in the crossfire
Linked by the Spirit River, the two towns couldn't be more different: in affluent Barron, a powerful and secretive scientific research corporation enriches its residents, while downriver in blue-collar St. Croix, victims of that company's carcinogenic waste struggle to survive. The bad blood between the communities escalates into open warfare when the beautiful Ashlynn, daughter of the corporation's president, is found shot dead—and a St. Croix girl, Olivia Hawk, is accused of the crime. Reluctantly, Olivia's mother summons her estranged husband Christopher, a Minneapolis lawyer, to come defend his daughter. As Christopher struggles to unravel the mystery of Ashlynn's murder and save his own daughter, he uncovers some ugly truths that endanger the residents of both towns. And looming over everything are the chilling, apocalyptic threats from a murderous psychopath known only as Aquarius.
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"The book was well-written with a great plot. You are kept guessing as to the identity of Aquarius and think he is the murderer but there is another twist to the story. I enjoyed this book as I have others written by Mr. Freeman."
— Linda (4 out of 5 stars)
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“This guy can tell a story.”
— Michael Connelly -
“Spilled Blood is everything a great suspense novel should be: gripping, shocking, and moving. Brian Freeman proves once again he’s a master of psychological suspense, as he layers one family’s crisis with an entire town’s drama, building to an epic crescendo of rage, revenge, and redemption.”
— Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author -
“Brian Freeman is, quite simply, a first-rate storyteller.”
— Nelson DeMille, New York Times bestselling author -
“Brian Freeman is emerging as one of our best dramatic storytellers, combining the pace of a DeMille with the plot twists of Preston and Child. Spilled Blood is the latest of his thrillers, with a small-town murder that takes so many turns that, in then end, no one can say ‘I knew it!’”
— Larry Schweikart, #1 New York Times bestselling author -
“Harrowing…Freeman ratchets up the suspense steadily, and then provides a cataclysmic ending.”
— Publishers Weekly
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Winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Hardcover Novel
Spilled Blood Listener Reviews
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" I did enjoy the plot of this and the author certainly has an eye for detail and intricate plots but unfortunately this also led to the main flaw for me - the book was just too long. Chris kept covering old ground and there was constant repetition of what had been learnt in the case so far and I had to skim several chunks of the book due to this. Also while the Aquarius storyline was central to the conclusion, it tailed off in the book so once it was mentioned at the beginning it stopped being a main plot point until much further on. However I would definitely read more of Brian Freeman's books. "
— Rebecca, 2/19/2014 -
" The book was nice light reading--but not my kind of book--but I enjoyed it. Entertaining. "
— Robin, 2/2/2014 -
" This book was a disappointment. It was supposed to a really big mystery but it really wasn't. This book did have some of have some touching momemts like how the father came back and defended his daughter from the horrible crime that she was supposedly did. Overall, it felt like this book was nothing new. It was more like a take on teenage revenge against one another. "
— Jill, 1/30/2014 -
" There was something about this book that made me not quite like it as well as the previous publications. It is a good story, with well developed characters for the most part. It's perhaps just a mystery that is a moral with a great bit of tragedy involved. However I still liked it, and if you are a Brian Freeman fan, you should like it as well. "
— Sheila, 1/18/2014 -
" Great book. I really had no clue as to who had done it until it was revealed. "
— Loretta, 1/17/2014 -
" Great susprnseful thriller! Didn't want to put it down. Can't wait to read more from this author. "
— Amy, 12/15/2013 -
" Another excellent thriller by Brian Freeman! "
— Lisa, 12/6/2013 -
" Such a great book. I'm so glad I got the privilege to read this before it came out in stores. A must-read!! "
— Kerri, 11/29/2013 -
" Love, love, love every Brian Freeman book I've ever read! Another fantastic read. Highly recommend this book! "
— Gail, 7/12/2013 -
" Great read, very descriptive, engrossing. Brian Freeman pulls you straight in and won't let go. Highly Recommend! "
— Casey, 6/18/2013 -
" Very awesome! I loved the story line and the ending!!! "
— Jane, 4/14/2013 -
" another most excellent 5 star read! "
— Annie, 3/11/2013 -
" It's not my favorite Brian Freeman book, but it's a good, solid, enjoyable story, full of action and misdirection to keep you second guessing yourself. "
— Tiffunee, 3/11/2013 -
" A real page turner! I'll definitely be reading more from Freeman. "
— Buddy, 1/15/2013 -
" This was the first book I read by this author and I enjoyed it. The ending was one of those, what else can go wrong, but overall, it held my interest. I wil be looking for other books by this author to read. "
— Scoobyyatto, 9/1/2012 -
" Definitely a very taut page turner. "
— Corky, 8/9/2012 -
" Erin Brocovich meets Defending Jacob "
— Danielle, 7/4/2012 -
" amazing, page turner til the end "
— Ellen, 6/19/2012 -
" The pace of this thriller was fantastic, lots to keep you guessing and wanting to read more. Look forward to reading more of Brian Freeman's books. "
— Laura, 5/14/2012
About Brian Freeman
Brian Freeman is a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of psychological thrillers, including the Jonathan Stride series and many popular standalones. His books have been sold in forty-six countries and translated into twenty-three languages. His thriller Spilled Blood was named Best Hardcover Novel in the International Thriller Writers Awards, and his novel The Deep, Deep Snow was a finalist for the Edgar Award. Brian is widely acclaimed for his vivid “you are there” settings and for his complex, engaging characters and twist-filled plots. He lives in Florida with his wife, Marcia. For more information, visit BFreemanBooks.com.
About Joe Barrett
Joe Barrett, an actor and Audie Award and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared both on and off Broadway as well as in hundreds of radio and television commercials.