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XO (Abridged): A Kathryn Dance Novel Audiobook
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International #1 bestseller Jeffery Deaver delivers a sensational thriller in which a beautiful young country-pop singer is stalked by an obsessive fan who thinks her big hit song was written just for him. Features Deaver's popular character California Bureau of Investigation agent Kathryn Dance.
Kayleigh Towne’s music career is just reaching new heights with her huge hit single “Your Shadow”—but increased fame is also bringing unwanted attention. An innocent exchange with one of her fans, signed with an “XO,” leads Kayleigh into the dangerous and terrifying realm of obsession.
Edwin Sharp thinks Kayleigh’s songs contain messages that speak directly to him. Despite her clear rejection and threats from lawyers and law enforcers, he remains convinced that “Your Shadow” was written just for him, and he announces he’s coming for Kayleigh. Then a potentially fatal accident occurs at the concert hall where Kayleigh is rehearsing for a triumphant hometown performance, and she is convinced that someone—maybe Edwin—was there watching her from the darkness.
Speeding along over just three short days, this nail-biting thriller is filled with terrifying twists that will hold readers in rapt suspense until the final shocking revelation.
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"I am about halfway through on this one. Deaver has a similar ebb and flow in all of his books. You just know that the original bad guy is not the one who is causing all the havoc in the end. I am enjoying this one. It was very typical Deaver. A good fast read but once it is over it is pretty unrememberable. :)"
— Stephen (4 out of 5 stars)
XO Listener Reviews
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" Excellent twists! But I knew one of the culprits early on. "
— Pjhoward, 2/9/2014 -
" always look forward to anything of his and was not disappointed "
— Lori, 1/16/2014 -
" Just not the best of his work. I could put this one down fairly often. "
— Cathy, 1/16/2014 -
" typical deaver -twists galore.but something different. who knew he was also a song writer? man of many talents. good read "
— Bevjirwin, 1/13/2014 -
" Not bad but way too many back and forth turns. After a while I really didn't care who the culprit was!! "
— Amy, 1/13/2014 -
" Kathryn Dance is helping her friend who happens to be a famous country singer find her stalker. Lincoln Rhymes and Amelia Sachs help out. Okay story but enjoy the characters. "
— KC, 12/30/2013 -
" pretty good, I think he needs to start some new series now, a little too predictable "
— Lindasueanne, 12/28/2013 -
" Nice addition to the Kathryn Dance line. Plot kept me guessing quite a bit. And who knew Jeffrey Deaver was a songwriter? Made me hope for a new Lincoln Rhyme book too...I've been missing Jeffrey's writing more than I knew! "
— Stephanie, 12/18/2013 -
" Gotta love a good stalking book (but only once in a while!). "
— Edie, 9/5/2013 -
" A decent enough light read. What was interesting, to me, is that there are several other books in existence with the title "XO." "
— False, 6/15/2013 -
" I enjoyed this one, and it was nice to have a visit from Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs. Good twists at the end when you thought it was all worked out already. "
— Lorie, 6/2/2013 -
" Was eagerly anticipating this book, as I love Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme and Kathryn Dance series. Enjoyed it, but didn't find it quite as heart stopping as many of his other books. "
— Vanessa, 4/30/2013 -
" A sleuthing marathon. A puzzle mystery. Totally agree with Jeff Ayers' (Associated Press) review that "XO" delivers more twists than a bag of pretzels. Kathryn Dance's toughest case, and Deaver's best book yet. "
— Hapzydeco, 2/15/2013 -
" I have always liked this author - good read. "
— Betty, 2/4/2013 -
" Not as good as other Deaver books. "
— Irene, 1/11/2013 -
" Deaver wrote a fast-paced tale with lots of switchbacks and ess curves. Great mystery that keeps one hanging until the last word. "
— Jim, 1/9/2013 -
" Not bad but I liked Roadside Crosses much better with Kathryn Dance. "
— Kerry, 11/15/2012 -
" Not my favorite Jeffery Deaver - I love most of his books, but this one just didn't grab me. Read about a quarter of it, then jumped to the last couple chapters. "
— Gail, 9/14/2012 -
" A really nice read at 4AM when I couldn't sleep. "
— Kimberlyn, 8/31/2012 -
" Enjoyed it overall but mid way it became a bit slow for me and then I got back into it at the end "
— Julia, 7/13/2012
About Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels, three collections of short stories, and a nonfiction law book. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into twenty-five languages. His novels have won the Nero Wolfe Award, three Ellery Queen Readers’ Awards, a British Thumping Good Read Award, and the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger and Short Story Dagger awards from the British Crime Writers’ Association. A former journalist, folksinger, and attorney, he was born outside of Chicago and has a bachelor of journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a law degree from Fordham University.
About Marin Ireland
Marin Ireland is a voice artist who has won five Earphones Awards as well as the prestigious Audie Award for Best Female Narration in 2020. She is an award-winning actress known for her starring role in the Broadway show Reasons to Be Pretty, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award. She has appeared in a number of off-Broadway shows and television series, including Homeland, Unforgettable, The Killing, The Following, and others.