Blockbuster bestselling author Christina Dodd delivers a novel in Virtue Falls that will leave readers breathlessly turning the pages in this "truly stunning work of mystery, danger, and romance" (RT Book Reviews).
Twenty-three years ago, Misty Banner was brutally slashed to death in her home in Virtue Falls, Washington. Her husband was convicted of the murder. Their four year old daughter Elizabeth witnessed the crime, but has no memory of the killing. Now, two decades later, Elizabeth is back in Virtue Falls. She soon discovers her father is innocent. The real killer is still out there. And her investigation has stirred dark and deadly resentments that could provoke in another bloody murder—her own—in this riveting novel from bestselling author Christina Dodd.
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“Narrator Rebecca Soler gives asteamy performance that has the main characters, Elizabeth Banner, a geologist,and her sexy ex-husband, FBI agent Garik Jacobsen, fighting their mutualattraction while searching for the person who murdered Elizabeth’s mother.Soler brings an edginess to the myriad characters—from the creepy SheriffFoster to the Amazonian waitress, Rainbow. All are distinct and well-definedsuspects. Listeners will have a fine time guessing who the killer is.”
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“Edge of the seat suspense and fascinating premise. Couldn’t put it down. My kind of thriller!”
— Iris Johansen, New York Times bestselling author“Tight, edgy, and compelling. Fans of Nora Roberts will devour Virtue Falls.”
— Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author“What an absolute thrill ride of a book! Sign me up for anything Christina Dodd writes.”
— Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author of Shattered“An earthquake; a tsunami; communication lines down everywhere; a resurfacing serial killer; a gorgeous, talented woman still haunted by her mother’s murder; an ex-husband FBI agent wrestling with his past and his most difficult case. Christina Dodd’s new stand-alone romance possesses all the ingredients to keep you guessing and gripped to the page. Editor’s recommendation.”
— Barnes&Noble.com, editorial review“Dodd slowly ratchets up the suspense level to the breaking point, while introducing readers to the diverse and quirky characters who live in the small town, and Virtue Falls’ claustrophobic atmosphere adds to the menacing sense of danger. With this nail-biting book, RITA Award-winning Dodd shifts the dial of her writing more to the suspense side, but the novel’s sexy romantic core will still please her longtime fans.”
— Booklist (starred review)“Romance star Dodd moves firmly into thriller territory, and a fascinating premise combined with a complex, layered plot, insightful characterization, and agile storytelling make for a winning read. Intense and suspenseful, with touches of romance, humor, and mysticism.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Edge of the seat suspense and fascinating premise. Couldn't put it down. My kind of thriller!
— Iris JohansenTight, edgy, and compelling, Virtue Falls redefines the romantic thriller. This is my favorite kind of suspense... I loved it. Fans of Nora Roberts will devour Virtue Falls.
— Jayne Ann KrentzCompulsively readable...I love all the characters, all the stories, and the chilling violence that binds them all together.
— Elizabeth LowellDodd writes with power and passion-and always leaves me satisfied!
— J.R. WardWhat an absolute thrill ride of a book! Sign me up for anything Christina Dodd writes.
— Karen RobardsRomance star Dodd moves firmly into thriller territory, and a fascinating premise combined with a complex, layered plot, insightful characterization and agile storytelling make for a winning read. Intense and suspenseful, with touches of romance, humor and mysticism.
— Kirkus ReviewsDodd slowly ratchets up the suspense level to the breaking point, while introducing readers to the diverse and quirky characters who live in the small town, and Virtue Falls' claustrophobic atmosphere adds to the menacing sense of danger. With this nail-biting book, RITA Award-winning Dodd shifts the dial of her writing more to the suspense side, but the novel's sexy romantic core will still please her longtime fans.
— Booklist, starred reviewRichard Price is the author of six previous novels, including the national bestsellers Freedomland and Clockers, which was nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award. In 1999 he received a Literature Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His fiction, articles, and essays have appeared in Best American Essays 2002, New York Times, New York Times Book Review, New Yorker, Esquire, Village Voice, and Rolling Stone. He has also written numerous screenplays, including Sea of Love, Ransom, and The Color of Money. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughters.
Christina Dodd builds worlds filled with suspense, romance, and adventure and creates some of the most distinctive characters in fiction today. The bestselling author of more than fifty novels, her works have been translated into twenty-five languages, won the Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart and RITA awards, and been on Library Journal’s Best Books of the Year list.
Bobby Cannavale is a film, stage, and television actor. He has appeared in numerous television shows and films, but he is perhaps best known for his role as a reincarnated matchmaker on ABC's Cupid. He won an Emmy for his guest appearance on the hit show Will & Grace.
Rebecca Soler is a film and voice-over actress and winner of several AudioFile Earphones Awards for audiobook narration. Her voice-over credits include various video games, like Star Wars: The Old Republic and Red Dead Redemption, and television shows such as Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.