A Southern doctor is pulled into a terrifying ring of murderous secrets in this “engrossing…full-tilt thriller” (The Washington Post) from the New York Times bestselling author of the Natchez Burning trilogy and the Penn Cage series.
Dr. Chris Shepard has never seen his new patient before. But the attractive young woman with the scarred face knows him all too well. An FBI agent working undercover, Alex Morse has come to Dr. Shepard’s office in Natchez, Mississippi, to unmask a killer. A local divorce attorney has a cluster of clients whose spouses have all died under mysterious circumstances. Agent Morse’s own brother-in-law was one of those clients, and now her beloved sister is dead. Then comes Morse's bombshell: Dr. Shepard’s own beautiful wife consulted this lawyer one week ago, a visit Shepard knew nothing about. Will he help Alex Morse catch a killer? Or is he the next one to fall victim to a deadly trap of sex, lies, and murder?
Brimming with the masterful suspense and intense psychological drama that made Turning Angel, Blood Memory, and The Quiet Game bestsellers, True Evil is an unnerving tale of evil lurking beneath the veneer of idyllic suburban life.
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"This book was so real, so scientific that I caught myself hoping that this could not happen in real life. I just couldn't put it down. I HAD to know what was going to happen next. Lots of twists, great character development, good scene descriptions all abound."
— fyc (5 out of 5 stars)
" Alex Morse, an FBI agent, renowned for her hostage negotiation skills, believes that her sister has been murdered by a partnership of contract killers made up of a divorce attorney (who offers an alternative to a messy divorce) and a doctor (who claims to be able to kill without leaving a trace of forensic evidence, inducing cancer in his targets) at the behest of her sister's husband. She has nothing that can initiate an FBI investigation, so she goes rogue, undertaking the investigation on her own. She identifies the next victim, Dr. Chris Shepard from Natchez, and convinces him to help her. Her rogue investigation is discovered, and she loses her job, yet she persists, obtaining the assistance of an FBI agent friend and her late father's PI partner. The outcome is fraught with action. Typical Iles work, and well done. "
— Tom, 2/17/2014" Greg Iles is going on to become one of the new generation of great writers. While his books are long and very descriptive you will nary find the time being right to put it down. "
— Tom, 2/14/2014" An excellent sci-fi murder mystery. Almost believable science. The main character, Alexandra Morse, seems too unemotional for what she is going through. The book was a page turner, though. Very enjoyable. "
— Karen, 2/12/2014" It was ok. I liked the story line. But the book just seems drawn out. And it seemed to get very technical. I don't know that I would have been able to follow the story as well as I did if I didn't graduate with a minor in biology. "
— Paula, 2/10/2014" intelligent and as is true for all his books, very good! "
— Quilterkaren54, 2/10/2014" Interesting concept and certainly intriguing reading. The second half felt a little slow and at times contrived. I liked Blood Memory a lot better. "
— Johanna, 1/23/2014" First book of Greg Iles I have read. It was pretty good. I would read more of his books. "
— Jan, 1/13/2014" Creepy but loved it! "
— Melissa, 1/13/2014" Riveting, lush characters. Only wanted to read it and not do anything else. Iles has done it again with a very interesting premise (that I hope isn't possible) and characters that took over the story. Well done. A few too many dead bodies at the end. "
— Heather, 1/12/2014" Excellent; after her sister dies, an FBI agent becomes convinecd that someone is killing people for profit by giving them viruses that develop into cancer "
— Joe, 1/12/2014" The Best Book I have ever read!!!! "
— Anita, 1/10/2014" Fantastic read! Thank you Greg for your imagination. I could not put this down! "
— Lorrel, 1/4/2014" INteresting concept -- has a great pace. Great beach read. "
— Carol, 12/3/2013" I read the nearly 600-page book at the beach, which was perfect. It's definitely an easy read. The story had the typical twists of a "suspense" book, and was a bit lengthy in some spots. I would recommend it if you need a book for a trip that will keep you occupied and not make you think too much. "
— Noell, 11/25/2013" Iles does it all and does it well. Started reading at 9:30 on the beach and before I knew it--4 PM. Forgot how much I enjoyed his books. I brought 2 more, yay. Can't wait until tomorrow. "
— Sandy, 11/17/2013" Another winner by one of my favorite authors. The "true evil" is a doctor who injects people with cancer causing viruses for profit, hired by spouses who find murder cheaper than a divorce. "
— Shirley, 11/15/2013" This was the first book I read by this author and I really liked it. It had just enough unknown that kept you wondering and I like when a writer can draw you in with something so off the wall! "
— Mandy, 8/10/2013" Pretty formula writing, but I like Greg Iles. "
— Peggy, 5/12/2013" Great suspense! This author knows how to tell a story, keeping your stomach in knots and your brain working trying to figure out what is going on. I don't normally read this type of book, but enjoyed this and one other book (24 Hours) by this author. "
— Jonna, 4/28/2013" Greg Iles is a very informative author. His plot is intricate with few to no loopholes. He has gone into the depth of the matter even if it was out of his expertise which is great! "
— Nupur, 6/21/2012" All right in Greg Iles usually writing style "
— Loren, 6/10/2012" I really liked this book. I though the story was solid & I enjoyed the thrilling ride to the end. "
— Taylor, 2/2/2012" I enjoyed this early (2006) Greg Iles book. Lots of suspense right up to the very end and some very bad guys! "
— Dona, 10/8/2011" Slow start, but good finish. "
— Susan, 9/29/2011" 'Cause sometimes you need a thriller. Nothing outstanding in the category, but kept me entertained. "
— Erin, 7/18/2011" Audio Book. It was good and it kept me listening but the hero kept doing stupid things. And I don't like it when the hero does stupid things because they don't sleep. I think it is stupid. "
— Jake, 6/26/2011" A little far-fetched, but a good detective crime book. Rogue FBI agent, disfigured serial killer, snakes as weapons...... "
— Courtney, 5/18/2011" Audio Book. It was good and it kept me listening but the hero kept doing stupid things. And I don't like it when the hero does stupid things because they don't sleep. I think it is stupid. "
— Jake, 5/6/2011" A decent mystery book that kept me turning the pages. "
— Claudia, 4/6/2011" Iles is a wonderful author. Captivating. How to get rid of your spouse? Don't go to these extremes! "
— Karen, 4/3/2011" A pretty implausible plot, but it did hold my interest. I listened to these CDs to and from work. "
— Missy, 3/15/2011" First book of Greg Iles I have read. It was pretty good. I would read more of his books. "
— Jan, 3/14/2011" My first Greg Iles book...definitely not my last! "
— Benjamin, 2/23/2011" I couldn't put this down! In fact, I read it all yesterday afternoon and finally finished it late last night!<br/>INTENSE!<br/>Highly recommend. "
— ~mad, 2/12/2011" Another winner by one of my favorite authors. The "true evil" is a doctor who injects people with cancer causing viruses for profit, hired by spouses who find murder cheaper than a divorce. "
— Shirley, 1/25/2011" Excellent! Could not put it down. "
— Becky, 12/27/2010" This was my first Greg Iles novel and wow it blew me away! Told from the perspective of the murderer great twists and a title that captures it all. Incredible story telling! <br/> "
— Chris, 12/2/2010" Fast pace, easy read that hooks the reader early in the story and keeps a heightened pace throughout the unwinding plot. Enjoyable read. "
— Don, 12/1/2010Greg Iles is the author of twenty-four novels, including eight New York Times bestsellers. His novels have been made into films and published in more than thirty-five countries.
Dick Hill, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, is one of the most awarded narrators in the business, having earned several Audie Awards and thirty-four AudioFile Earphones Awards. In addition to narrating, he has both acted in and written for the theater.