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Closer than You Know

Vera Boyett, Book 2

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Closer than You Know

By: Debra Webb
Narrated by: Elise Arsenault
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From USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb comes the riveting return of crime analyst Vera Boyett, fighting for justice—and her life—amid her Tennessee roots.

Vera Boyett is a master at cracking a case.

After tragedy destroyed her career as deputy police chief, she felt lost. Moving back home near her sisters, she put her skills back to use as a crime analyst, and now her star is finally back on the rise. Vera’s work really begins to heat up after the local sheriff, Gray “Bent” Benton, calls to ask her for assistance with a pressing case.

Pushing aside their complicated past, Vera agrees to help Bent search for a missing reporter. But their investigation uncovers an improbable connection to the Messenger, a serial killer she put behind bars twelve years ago. The killer, who is dying of cancer, wants his final revenge. And the reporter is merely a distraction—Vera is his true target.

When the Messenger pulls her sister Eve into his twisted game, Vera vows to stop him for good. But can she find Eve and the reporter before it’s too late?

©2025 by Debra Webb. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Crime Exciting
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real characters with complex histories. great stories that pull them together. great author and I look forward to more

love these characters

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This second Vera Boyett book is as suspenseful as the first. Vera & Bent have to try to stop a serial killer who is “in prison”! Is this a copycat or a protégée? Be sure to read Deeper Than the Dead first.

Vera Boyett #2

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D. Webb has another hit with Vera as the main character. Narrator did a great job. Would recommend.

Another hit!

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This was a good story. There is nothing really remarkable or different or unique about it from a lot of other crime fiction novels. I still enjoyed the characters and the plot and one "Aha!" and "Yikes!" moment. I will listen to the 3rd installment of this series when it is released.

A Good Listen

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Great story- a bit confusing with so many characters and story lines. Great read/listen during a long car trip!

The tension throughout. I enjoy this author!!

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Just wish the narrator had used a Tennessee accent! Even just a little. Lived there for a while. It’s not difficult.

Excellent

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although this was not a bad story and the backstory between sheriff bent and Vera is a good one. this lacked the twist and turns and surprises that her other series, Finley O'Sullivan, has. I had just finished that series and figured that this one would be just as good but it wasn't. there was no twist of who did it, you can see it from the beginning of who the culprit was and I was just along for the ride.

disappointing

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I can just feel how Debra Webb pours her heart into her books. Her characters are relatable, and her stories are always entertaining.
I am sure I am not the target audience for most of her books, but she never fails to bring an interesting story with an unexpected twist or two.'Closer Than You Know' had too much of a Harlequin's romance for me, but it was an enjoyable book. The audible book performed by the talented Elise Arsenault is very good.

Elise Arsenault gives an outstanding performance.

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Just barely passed some time. Didn’t become the least bit invested in any of the characters…

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There was nothing to care about in this dull story . I won’t be reading Webb again

It was over-rated

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