The Face of Deception (Abridged) Audiobook, by Iris Johansen Play Audiobook Sample

The Face of Deception (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Jill Hennessy Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Eve Duncan Series Release Date: July 2000 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780553751147

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

66

Longest Chapter Length:

08:27 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:26 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

05:14 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

115

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Publisher Description

From Iris Johansen, the nationally acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of And Then You Die and The Ugly Duckling, comes her most electrifying novel yet. Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has a rare--and bittersweet--gift. Her unique ability to reconstruct the identity of the long dead from their skulls has helped bring closure to parents of missing children. For Eve, whose own daughter was murdered and her body never found, the job is a way of coming to terms with her personal nightmare. When she is approached by billionaire magnate John Logan to reconstruct the face of an adult murder victim, only his promise of a sizable charitable contribution persuades her to accept. It's a simple bargain, yet it's the most dangerous one she'll ever make. The warning signs are clear. There is the specially equipped lab Eve is taken to in a country inn turned high-tech security fortress in rural Virginia. Surveillance cameras monitor her every move. The telephones are tapped. And then there is Logan himself--by turns ruthless, charming, and desperate. But it's too late for Eve to walk out. The skull has begun to reveal its shocking identity, trapping her in a frightening web of murder and deceit. To free herself, she has no choice but to expose that identity and to trust Logan, the man who put her life in danger, a man who may see her as an expendable pawn.

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"This is one of Iris Johanson's best books. You are introduced to Eve Duncan and you immediately get wrapped up in her story. You have to admire Eve's strength,but you are moved by her vulnerability and once you get caught up in the story, you can't put it down. Well worth a late night of reading."

— Patricia (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “In Eve Duncan, Ms. Johansen created a multi-layered, utterly compelling heroine, whose dramatic fight to overcome her inner demons is impressive to behold. An outstanding thriller.”

    — RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)

The Face of Deception Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.63636363636364 out of 53.63636363636364 out of 53.63636363636364 out of 53.63636363636364 out of 53.63636363636364 out of 5 (3.64)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting but sort of "out there" in terms of plausibilty. Will try the next one in the series but I'm hoping that they're not all just action-suspense type stories. This book reminded me of the Kay Scarpetta books once she left the coroner's office and the plots just started seeming all the same: violence, action, and plots that served that violence and action but weren't all that different from each other, and weren't very believable. "

    — Janet, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I didn't enjoy this much. It wasn't all that interesting, the mystery was unconvincing, and mostly I just wanted it to be over. "

    — Neeuqdrazil, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun series to read. "

    — Jenny, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the first Iris Johansen book I ever read and it got me hooked on her books! It's the first book featuring Eve Duncan and is a great suspense story! "

    — T., 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good start to a series. I'm looking forward to the rest. "

    — Meryl, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a good one time read. "

    — Elena, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think this one is my favorite Eve Duncan book yet. It kept me captivated from beginning to end. "

    — Renee, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I don't ever read in this genre - but the book was highly recommended by a friend. Read it in basically 24 hours. It was interesting and highly entertaining. Might read the second novel. We'll see... "

    — Sharona, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love the Eve Duncan series. have not read them in order but, this one explains how she became involved with Logan. Good story line, did not drag at all. "

    — Elizabeth, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good story but hardly fully developed. Seemed more like an introduction of characters. I almost gave up in the middle when the JFK plot was mentioned bur luckily that was just a plot device. An okay read, not bad, not great. Too much intrigue, and adventure. Not enough forensic, crime. "

    — Barbara, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like it..not as good as some of the others "

    — Violet, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " got me hooked on the series. "

    — Tammy, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " first mystery involving Eve Duncan. Pretty crazy story line, but it kept me interested to the end. "

    — Barbara, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " good. Eve Duncan #1. "

    — Ruth, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is AMAZING! I love the characters in it and everything. We read it in my Pop. Fiction class, and I went and got the next one! :D "

    — Melinda, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this book was sooo good. I can't wait till I get The killing Game. "

    — Morgan, 5/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book, but was ready to smack the main character by the end of it. She was a little whiny. "

    — Kona, 4/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Beginning of the Eve Duncan series. Another can't put down until the very end. I have actually read this one a few times and would reread it again and again! "

    — Amanda, 3/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved the book. The ending left me hanging. Makes you want to read the next in the series. "

    — Amy, 3/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Predictable, but unbelievable plot. Not much character development. But a fast read for emptying one's brain at the end of the day. "

    — Cindi, 2/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I actually started with Stalemate, book # 6 in the series and loved it. I thought this book was great, as well. Political intrigue (little far fetched), suspense and danger and great characters! Can't wait to read the rest of the series. "

    — Toni, 1/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Improbable (at least I hope!) but a good mystery thriller! "

    — Linda, 12/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good read. Story was fast-paced and easy to follow. However, I still never really warmed up to Eve. I'll probably read more in the series to see if my mind changes about her. "

    — Jenna, 6/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting, fast paced book. "

    — Mary, 4/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked the writing style of this book, the characters were nicely developed and the suspense held up through the whole story delivering a twist at the end that I never saw coming. "

    — Rebecca, 4/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I had to give up on this book. It got soooooo boring. I will usually finish a book once I have started it, but I couldn't finish this one. "

    — Melanie, 3/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Was a great mystery... "

    — Andra, 1/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I read the first two the Eve Duncan series, and I found Eve very whinny and annoying. I realize she lost her daughter, but do I have to hear about a billion times. "

    — Lady, 12/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The 1st in the Eve Duncan series. Eve is hired to find out who a skull is of. I won't give any spoilers. Book was an overall good story. A few twists and turns. Good ending. I'm looking to the series. "

    — Sherry, 11/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is the third book I've read from the Eve Duncan series. I enjoy her style of writing and wish to finish out this series. This book had a few twists in it that made it interesting. "

    — Vivian, 10/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I learned about facial reconstruction from skulls. I don't know how factual it was, but it was interesting. "

    — Wayne, 8/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A murder mystery beach read-- if you aren't bothered by bones and bodies. "

    — Sandy, 7/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The story telling in this book is awesome. The building up of suspense and how closely the two groups chase each other will not allow you to leave the book until you finish it.Very nice book. "

    — Rakesh, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I kept thinking this was going to get better, but about 3/4 of the way through I finally gave up. The premise was ridiculous, the main character was grating and the dialog was clunky. "

    — Petula, 4/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really good story, like the pace of it. Made me want to read the second book. "

    — Akyamamoto, 3/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The first of the Eve Duncan books!! Love these ones!! Keep you going and going!! Highly suggested! And all the Eve Duncan ones are great!!! "

    — Dawn, 2/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another fabulous mystery that leads forensic sculptor Eve Duncan on a wild ride! "

    — melody, 1/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book, typical thriller, but well-paced and good characters! "

    — Jenny, 1/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved it. The political intrigue is what got me. The cover up of killing the President and having a double fill in with the cooperation of the First Lady and key players in government was cool. It made me wonder if something like this could really happen. "

    — Kelly, 12/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my all time favorite fiction books. Kept me enthralled in the story- just couldn't put it down "

    — Brooke, 12/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Book was ok but story WAAAAY far fetched. "

    — Beverlee, 12/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked this book. It was hard for me to put it down because I kept wanting to find out what was going to happen next. I will definitely be reading more of the Eve Duncan series. "

    — Carolyn, 10/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " na ja... so so :D "

    — Ellen, 10/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book. Very good and did not know what was gonna happen until the end. I like this type of character building and the plot. Very intriguing book..Can't wait to read more about Eve Duncan... "

    — Kathy, 9/20/2010

About Iris Johansen

Iris Johansen is the author of more than thirty New York Times bestsellers. Her series featuring forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has sold over twenty million copies and was the subject of the Lifetime movie The Killing Game. She has has also co-authored the bestselling series featuring investigator Kendra Michaels.