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Compulsion

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Compulsion

By: Allison Brennan
Narrated by: Eliza Foss
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New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan is back with Compulsion, another high-octane thriller starring the "compelling new protagonist" (RT Book Reviews) Maxine Revere.

Investigative reporter Maxine Revere has a theory: that the five New York City murders for which Adam Bachman is being tried are just part of his killing spree. In probing the disappearance of a retired couple the prior summer, Max uncovers striking similarities to Bachman's MO and develops a theory that Bachman wasn't working alone.

Max wins a coveted pre-trial interview with the killer, whose disarming composure is combined with uncomfortable knowledge of Max's own past. She leaves the room convinced, but unable to prove, that Bachman knows exactly what happened to the missing couple. The D.A. wants nothing to jeopardize his case against Bachman and refuses to consider Max's theory. With no physical evidence, Max has to rely on her own wits and investigative prowess to dig deep into Bachman's past. The picture that Max puts together is far darker and more deadly than she ever imagined.

As Max gets closer to the truth, she doesn't realize that she's walking down a road that has been paved just for her. That every step she takes brings her one step closer to a brilliant, methodical sociopath who has been waiting for her to make just one small mistake.

And when she does, he'll be there waiting.

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Critic reviews

“Notorious blew me away. Explosive suspense ratchets up with every turn of the page as murders--both past and present--twist into a story that demands to be read in one sitting. Here is a novel destined for bestsellerdom that will leave people clamoring for more stories of Max Revere. I know I will be!” —James Rollins

“Fast-paced fun! Notorious packs in the thrills as investigative reporter Max confronts new murders and old family secrets in a suspense novel guaranteed to keep you up late at night!” —Lisa Gardner

“A high octane thriller...Max Revere is a smart, savvy and irrepressible modern hero.” —Andrew Gross

“Brennan does a terrific job...Filled with action, intrigue and emotion, Brennan delivers an exceptional novel that is engaging from beginning to end.” —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)

“The novels featuring Lucy Kincaid and her cohorts are marked with deep characterizations and details of the workings of investigations by private eyes, the police, and the FBI...Catch the latest in this series as Lucy continues to evolve in strength and wisdom.” —Romance Reviews Today

“Brennan throws a lot of story lines into the air and juggles them like a master. The mystery proves to be both compelling and complex. Previous knowledge of Lucy Kincaid books isn't necessary to enjoy this chilling and twisty romantic suspense gem.” —Associated Press

“Excellent...The suspense was can't-put-it-down exciting.” —Fresh Fiction
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The narrator kind of annoyed me a little bit. I'm not sure what it was about her, but... yeah, a bit annoying. The story was great. I randomly bought the first book in this series and couldn't be happier that I did. Max can get a little annoying because she is very arrogant, but at the same time that's what I love about her. The story is fast paced and the relationship development between her and David us great. I definitely recommend it.

I love this series!

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1. Don’t give a blood pressure as a heart rate. A heart rate is one number BP is two. Let 120/80.
2. In the last chapter the author totally forgot that the lead character dislocated her shoulder. Come on. Are there no editors anymore.

Research and remember

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Hard to get into. But full of surprises. Almost gave up after the first few hours so glad I didn’t.

Highly recommend

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The storyline is predictable, but if you read the last Max Revere book you know about what to expect; however, the narration is poor. Ms. Floss might be fine reading bedtime stories or as a single person, but her attempts at several characters is just bad. Also, the book itself has too many melodramatic moments that are poorly written involving two female characters. To top it all off Audible has the wrong reviews attached to this! What comes up is reviews for another book titled "Compulsion" by a completely different author. I have notified them three times without any corrective action on their part. Lip service, poor service. I am returning this book.

BOOK PROBABLY BETTER READ; REVIEWS WRONG.

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A fast moving, complex and interesting story. After finding Max a bit annoying in the first installment, we learn more about her background and it seems she may be starting to grow up. Yay! We also learn more about the supporting cast. I’ll definitely go for the next book in the series.

Eliza Foss is excellent, again, as narrator.

Better than the first

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