Dead Ringer

by Mary Burton

Book Overview

SOME NIGHTMARES . . . Beside each body, he leaves a simple charm bearing a woman's name. Ruth . Judith . Rachel. The victims were strangers to each other, but they have been chosen with the utmost... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1607513072
• ISBN13: 9781607513070
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Zebra Books
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Any Mary Burton book is a good read. Have been reading them for quite a while. The characters are

I simply enjoy all her books.

Another Winner for Mary Burton!

This book has most of the characters that were in the author's last book. Both books by this author are great suspense novels. I advise you to read the 1st book first. The characters are extremely well developed through out both books and could continue on for another. The plots written for these characters are fantastic and full of suspense. I will be looking forward to her next book.S.L. Chessor author of Poodlums, Boogeymen and Booglers and My Tongue Fell Out. Poodlums, Boogeymen and Booglers: A Poetry Collection

Dead Ringer

This was a great read. I used to live in Richmond, VA and it was fun following the story by different landmarks. Kept me guessing until the end. This book been circulated through our house and liked by everyone we shared it with.

Dead Ringer by Mary Burton-A Joyfully Recommended Title!!

Television reporter, Kendall Shaw barely survived an attack by a madman and when women who bear a striking resemblance to her start turning up dead, it appears she may have reason to worry again. Detective Jacob Warwick doesn't want to be drawn to Kendall but can't seem to stop himself so when a demented killer sets her in his crosshairs, Jacob will do whatever he can to protect her. But can he convince her to take a chance on love? An edgy romantic suspense that keeps you turning the pages, Dead Ringer is not to be missed! After reading I'm Watching You, I wanted more and Mary Burton certainly delivered and has left me wanting more again! After immersing myself in Kendall and Jacob's story, Ms. Burton has left me impatiently wanting more of Tess, Nicole and David. An author worth stalking Mary Burton's Dead Ringer should be on every romantic suspense lover's reading list. Definitely Joyfully Recommended! Melissa Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Great book!

After reading her first book, "I'm Watching You", I couldn't wait to read this one and it did not disappoint. I couldn't put it down. Kept my interest from the very first page to the last page.

strong whodunit

In Henrico County, Virginia women who look similar to popular Richmond TV news anchor Kendall Shaw are being murdered. Next to each victim the serial killer leaves a charm bearing a single female name that makes no sense to the police. Homicide detective Jacob Warwick recognized the similarity when he saw the first victim and wonders if the murdered females are practice runs before the psychopath comes after Kendall. Last year he rescued her from the abduction of his adopted father though she took a bullet anyway. He vows to keep her safe even as she insists she is not the target of a maniac while she investigates the serial killer homicides and the police efforts to catch him. The romance between the cop and the journalist takes a needed back seat (comes on towards the end) to the strong whodunit as both are attracted to one another but argue over her safety. The story line is fast-paced from the moment Jacob makes his connection and never slows down as Mary Burton cleverly keeps the audience wondering who of her two prime suspects is actually the serial killer. Harriet Klausner