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Two of the Deadliest: New Tales of Lust, Greed, and Murder from Outstanding Women of Mystery Audiobook
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“This brilliant anthology of short stories by some of the most outstanding women now writing mysteries and crime fiction...is a truly glorious collection” — Globe and Mail
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George has gathered nearly two dozen chilling, boldly original stories, each published for the very first time in this outstanding collection. In addition to tales from some of today's top stars—including Laura Lippman, Susan Wiggs, Marcia Muller, Carolyn Hart, Nancy Pickard, and Elizabeth George herself—Two of the Deadliest showcases work from an impressive array of exceptional newcomers, as together they explore the dark depths women and men will sink to when driven by passion, avarice, and a lethal hunger for power.
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"Perfection! George's compilation of mystery stories centering on Lust and Greed of the seven deadly sins is the ultimate summer read. Each story is enjoyable - some do leave you wanting more than others - each is the perfect length to finish off before bed or at the pool. "
— Leslie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“This brilliant anthology of short stories by some of the most outstanding women now writing mysteries and crime fiction...is a truly glorious collection.”
— Globe and Mail (Toronto) -
“Wicked little stories from old hands and relative neophytes drawn from George’s writing classes. Don’t miss her own sly contribution.”
— Seattle Times -
“Should satisfy every reader’s sleuth-tooth....A good way for fans of crime writing to discover new favorite authors.”
— Bellingham Herald -
“George’s all-original anthology showcases 18 stories by established women mystery writers and five by relative unknowns…The wide variety of styles and settings will please most mystery fans.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Bestseller George offers a range of tales from some of the top female authors in the genre. The writing styles, voices and settings are varied, from the intensity of S.J. Rozan and Allison Brennan to a disturbing, psychological portrayal by Nancy Pickard to the lighter puzzlers of Carolyn Hart and Stephanie Bond. Several new writers also deliver entertaining, well-written tales.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
Two of the Deadliest Listener Reviews
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" I liked the concept of this collection. Some of the stories were good. Three of them were, for me, unfinishable. As long as you don't feel compelled to read every word, this is a worthwhile book. "
— Jane, 12/6/2013 -
" It was okay-I just can't read short stories any longer, need more plot, etc. I struggled through several and never finished the book. "
— Deneen, 11/24/2013 -
" outstanding... a couple are a little slow, but all in all, very entertaining.... "
— Brenda, 11/19/2013 -
" Edited by Elizabeth George, this collection of eighteen short stories, which were all written by female authors, deal with greed, anger, jealousy, sloth, lust, pride and any other deadly sin that you want to name. "
— Judy, 11/2/2013 -
" Easy-to-read collection of short stories by known and new authors. The art of the short story is underappreciated since magazines stopped running them. "
— Nancy, 10/31/2013 -
" meh. Double meh...a couple good stories, but many of these were so amateurish, they made amateurs look professional. "
— Elizabeth, 5/18/2013 -
" Some very enjoyable stories in here. "
— MB, 1/17/2013 -
" Perfection! George's compilation of mystery stories centering on Lust and Greed of the seven deadly sins is the ultimate summer read. Each story is enjoyable - some do leave you wanting more than others - each is the perfect length to finish off before bed or at the pool. "
— Leslie, 12/25/2012 -
" Quick, easy collection of short stories by some of the greats. Pretty creepy, some of them, but great to read in short bursts. "
— Brenda, 10/15/2012 -
" If Elizabeth George had not edited, would probably not have finished. Was not impressed. "
— Pat, 8/18/2012 -
" I'm not one for short stories, but this is the perfect type of that kind of book. Chewy, interesting, but not annoyingly short. Vignettes that offer mystery and shock, plus an introduction to characters and writers I'd not experienced before. "
— Valissa, 7/3/2012 -
" I only read the authors I knew: Pickard, Stabenow, Hart, Rozen, and Barnes. Good stories. "
— Janna, 5/28/2012 -
" Short stories are not my first choice but these were all good. Kept me interested to the end "
— Christine, 3/1/2012 -
" yay! EG seems to have recovered from that horrible period of time when she wrote "what happened before he shot her". Great stories "
— Marisella, 10/30/2011 -
" I'm not a fan or short stories, preferring novels which let you really sink into the story. Still, this was a fairly decent collection of murder mysteries. "
— Donna, 7/20/2011 -
" An entertaining collection of short stories by some of the best female mystery writers of the day. "
— Angie, 6/29/2011 -
" Some really fine stories, not all mysteries, "
— Jack, 3/25/2011 -
" An entertaining collection of short stories by some of the best female mystery writers of the day. "
— Angie, 3/5/2011 -
" Edited by Elizabeth George, this collection of eighteen short stories, which were all written by female authors, deal with greed, anger, jealousy, sloth, lust, pride and any other deadly sin that you want to name. "
— Judy, 9/1/2010 -
" Some really fine stories, not all mysteries, "
— Jack, 5/30/2010 -
" A collection of diabolical short stories, all with interesting plots. <br/>I liked the brevity of each story...no more than 20 pages, which made it <br/>a perfect bedtime table book. "
— Connie, 5/6/2010 -
" I only read the authors I knew: Pickard, Stabenow, Hart, Rozen, and Barnes. Good stories. "
— Janna, 10/20/2009 -
" Easy-to-read collection of short stories by known and new authors. The art of the short story is underappreciated since magazines stopped running them. "
— Nancy, 10/17/2009 -
" It was okay-I just can't read short stories any longer, need more plot, etc. I struggled through several and never finished the book. "
— Deneen, 9/15/2009 -
" Quick, easy collection of short stories by some of the greats. Pretty creepy, some of them, but great to read in short bursts. "
— Brenda, 9/4/2009 -
" I'm not a fan or short stories, preferring novels which let you really sink into the story. Still, this was a fairly decent collection of murder mysteries. "
— Donna, 9/2/2009 -
" yay! EG seems to have recovered from that horrible period of time when she wrote "what happened before he shot her". Great stories "
— Marisella, 7/25/2009 -
" outstanding... a couple are a little slow, but all in all, very entertaining.... "
— Brenda, 7/3/2009
About Elizabeth George
Elizabeth George is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty psychological suspense novels, four young adult novels, one book of nonfiction, and two short-story collections. Her work has been honored with the Anthony and Agatha awards, two Edgar nominations, and both France's and Germany's first prize for crime fiction, as well as several other prestigious prizes.
About the Narrators
Sile Bermingham began her acting career in theater in her native Dublin before moving to New York to attend HB Studios. Theater credits include Loot, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolfe, Remembrance, A Touch of the Poet, A Woman of No Importance, and Crimes and Crimes, among many others. An avid reader and lover of stories, Sile has read the works of Maeve Binchy, Cecilia Ahern, and Joanne Harris.
Cassandra Campbell has won multiple Audie Awards, Earphones Awards, and the prestigious Odyssey Award for narration. She was been named a “Best Voice” by AudioFile magazine and in 2018 was inducted in Audible’s inaugural Narrator Hall of Fame.
Mike Chamberlain is an actor and voice-over performer in Los Angeles whose audiobook narration has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards. His voice credits range from radio commercials and television narration to animation and video game characters. Stage trained at Boston College, he has performed works from Shakespeare and the classics to contemporary drama and comedy.
Mark Deakins is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator and actor whose television appearances include Head Case, Star Trek: Voyager, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. His film credits include Intervention, Star Trek: Insurrection, and The Devil’s Advocate. He wrote, directed, and produced the short film The Smith Interviews.
Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.
Rosalyn Landor is an English-born television, theater, and multiple-award-winning audiobook narrator. Her television credits include Love in a Cold Climate, Rumpole of the Bailey, Sherlock Holmes, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. She has won numerous Audie awards and AudioFile magazine Earphones awards.
Ann Marie Lee is a seven-time winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award for narration. She is a Los Angeles–based actress with television credits that include ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Nip/Tuck. Her stage performances for Broadway National Tours and regional theater include Peter Pan, As You Like It, Heartbreak House, and The Cherry Orchard.
Coleen Marlo is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator who has been nominated for an Audie Award twice, winning in 2011. She has been awarded three Listen-Up Awards from Publishers Weekly, an AudioFile Audiobook of the Year Award in 2011, and was named Audiobook Narrator of the Year for 2010 by Publishers Weekly. She is a member of the prestigious Actors Studio and taught acting for ten years at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. Marlo is a proud founding member of Deyan Institute of Voice Artistry and Technology.
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.
Tavia Gilbert is an acclaimed narrator of more than four hundred full-cast and multivoice audiobooks for virtually every publisher in the industry. Named the 2018 Voice of Choice by Booklist magazine, she is also winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She has earned numerous Earphones Awards, a Voice Arts Award, and a Listen-Up Award. Audible.com has named her a Genre-Defining Narrator: Master of Memoir. In addition to voice acting, she is an accomplished producer, singer, and theater actor. She is also a producer, singer, photographer, and a writer, as well as the cofounder of a feminist publishing company, Animal Mineral.