Shattered

A Novel

By: Allison Brennan

Narrated by: Eliza Foss

Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

"[Narrator Eliza Foss] ably differentiates the many characters and provides a smooth narration, allowing the listener to enjoy both the increasing tension of the investigation and the respites of the characters' backstories. This mystery will engage series fans and new listeners alike." (AudioFile Magazine)

Allison Brennan’s New York Times best-selling Lucy Kincaid and Max Revere series collide in a powerful audiobook, Shattered, about revenge, betrayal, and the desire for justice. Over a span of 20 years, four boys have been kidnapped from their bedrooms, suffocated, and buried nearby in a shallow grave. Serial killer or coincidence?

That’s the question investigative reporter Maxine Revere sets out to answer when an old friend begs her to help exonerate his wife, who has been charged with their son’s recent murder. But Max can do little to help because the police and D.A. won’t talk to her - they think they have the right woman. Instead, Max turns her attention to three similar cold cases. If she can solve them, she might be able to help her friend.

Justin Stanton was killed 20 years ago, and his father wants closure - so he is willing to help Max with her investigation on one condition: that she work with his former sister-in-law - Justin’s aunt, FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid. Trouble is, Max works alone, and she’s livid that her only access to the case files, lead detective and witnesses depends on her partnering with a federal agent on vacation. She wants the career-making story almost as much as the truth - but if she gets this wrong, she could lose everything.

Haunted by Justin’s death for years, Lucy yearns to give her family - and herself - the closure they need. More important, she wants to catch a killer. Lucy finds Max’s theory on all three cases compelling - with Max's research added to Lucy’s training and experience, Lucy believes they can find the killer so justice can finally be served. But the very private Lucy doesn’t trust the reporter any more than Max trusts her.

Max and Lucy must find a way to work together to untangle lies, misinformation, and evidence to develop a profile of the killer. But the biggest question is: why were these boys targeted? As they team up to find out what really happened the night Justin was killed, they make a shocking discovery: Justin’s killer is still out there...stalking another victim...and they already may be too late.

©2017 Allison Brennan (P)2017 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"[Narrator Eliza Foss] ably differentiates the many characters and provides a smooth narration, allowing the listener to enjoy both the increasing tension of the investigation and the respites of the characters' backstories. This mystery will engage series fans and new listeners alike." — AudioFile Magazine

Great Combination

I liked how she put Lucy and Max into the same book. I hope there will be another one.

Incredible investigative murder mystery series

I loved every minute of this book. I pray Agent Lucy’s character will remain a huge part of Max’s life.

love it

I love all of Allison Brennan books. Have them all and wish for more

Compelling. Strong characters.

I couldn't stop listening. Fast paced and exciting. I find the main character to be interesting, smart and life like.

Great storyline

The book was great and kept me going!. But I think sometimes the author gets too caught up in what the characters are thinking about.

good

very slow starry but riveting when out picks up... good story line and ending. worth it

Shattered: A great title for a story that shatters

I completely enjoyed the book and found it hard to take breaks from listening. I have binged listened since picking up the Quinn & Costa series, which I loved. The best thing about this author is her ability build and maintain strong characters that are believable. I really like the character of Maxine and several times I wondered why Max took a backseat in this story. I have not listened to the Kincaid series so Lucy and family were all new to me. I would like for Lucy and Max to consult together in future books. Good dynamics between the two. This book has a sad and disturbing focus, but it was well written and good finally triumphed. I am sure that I will read all of AB’s books!

AMAZING

Allison Brennan is one of favorite authors. She Never disappoints! Lucy Kincaid is mu favorite character. She has been since I picked up and read Fear No Evil. However she makes you love every character and feel like you know them.

So many mysteries!

I love how the author included minor mysteries in addition to the main one. The characters were well developed and the ending makes me eager to read the next in the series. Well done!

A really good read

I often dislike serial killer novels because they are so gruesome but this story was character driven. It held my interest.