The River Is Dark
A Liam Dempsey Thriller, Book 1
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Joe Hart
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In a small town along the Mississippi River, separate but nearly identical attacks have left two married couples brutally murdered in their homes. A young boy—the lone survivor of the killings—now lies comatose in the hospital. And the police’s only lead is the boy’s terrified description of the assailant: a “monster.”
Enter former homicide detective Liam Dempsey, whose estranged brother fell victim to the killer. Dragged into the investigation as a suspect, Dempsey vows to solve the case and clear his name. But two things stand between him and the truth: a web of local politics, and the grim secrets the victims held close. All the while, a murderer with boundless hatred continues to raise the body count.
As the troubled ex-cop tries to pull justice from the town’s emotional wreckage, he realizes that his could be the next life lost to the killer’s ruthless, twisted plan for revenge.
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Someone is watching Kaycee Raye. But who will believe her? In Kaycee's newspaper column she's known for writing of her paranoia and fears. Is the new danger real - or is she going crazy? In this story of terror, twists, and desperate faith, the startling questions pile high. But Kaycee's descent to answers proves even more frightening.
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great book
- By Mrs. Washington on 12-30-10
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The Two Deaths of Daniel Hayes
- By: Marcus Sakey
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
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The only sign of life for miles is an empty BMW. Inside the expensive car he finds clothes that fit perfectly, shoes for his tattered feet, a Rolex, and an auto registration in the name of Daniel Hayes, resident of Malibu, California. None of it is familiar. How did he get here? Who is he? Who was he? While he searches for answers, the world searches for him - beginning with the cops that kick in the door of his dingy motel with guns drawn. Lost and alone, the man who might be Daniel Hayes flees into the night. All he remembers is a woman’s face, so he sets off for the only place he might find her.
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A Never Ending Soap Opera
- By Lu on 06-20-11
By: Marcus Sakey
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Good People
- By: Marcus Sakey
- Narrated by: Joyce Bean, Dan John Miller
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
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The $400,000 would take care of the mortgage payments that are starting to back up on Tom and Anna Reed. It would cover the credit-card debt they can't get out from under. It would help them find a way to have the child they desperately want but can't seem to conceive. It is more money than either of them has ever seen in one place. But they have no idea what it's doing in their house.
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What were the producers thinking?
- By cristina on 08-04-13
By: Marcus Sakey
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Call Me Evie
- By: J. P. Pomare
- Narrated by: Olivia Mackenzie-Smith
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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Evie and her uncle Jim have just moved to an isolated cabin in a remote beach town - a far cry from their hometown of Melbourne. But Evie isn't her real name. And Jim isn't really her uncle. Jim tells Evie she did something terrible back home, that he's hiding her to protect her. But Evie can't remember anything about that night - for all she knows, he's lying. As fragments of her memory return, she starts to wonder if Jim is really her savior...or her captor.
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Wow
- By lolo610 on 03-30-19
By: J. P. Pomare
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Pandemonium
- By: Daryl Gregory
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
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It is a world like our own in every respect, save one. In the 1950s, random acts of possession begin to occur. Ordinary men, women, and children are the targets of entities that seem to spring from the depths of the collective unconscious, pop-cultural avatars some call demons. As a boy, Del Pierce is possessed by the Hellion, an entity whose mischief-making can be deadly. With the help of Del's family and a caring psychiatrist, the demon is exorcised... or is it?
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Random demonic possession
- By Michael G Kurilla on 11-17-24
By: Daryl Gregory
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Deadly Lies
- By: Chris Patchell
- Narrated by: Emily Cauldwell, Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
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As a teenager, Jill Shannon fell victim to her stepfather's cruel abuse. Now, as an adult, Jill's made it - she has a successful career and a solid, if not static, marriage to Detective Alex Shannon. Together they live out what seems to be a perfect life in Seattle. The vow she made as a teenager to never again be a victim lies dormant - until one day a reporter lures her to his hotel room under the pretense of an interview - and suddenly it all comes rushing back.
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This author needs a larger Audible audience!
- By shelley on 12-28-17
By: Chris Patchell
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Vow of Silence
- By: Chris Patchell
- Narrated by: Emily Cauldwell, Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
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Five years after the brutal slaying of her husband, software technology executive Jill Shannon is finally ready to take the next step in her life. With her wedding to Phoenix Arizona prosecuting attorney Conner Manning just eight weeks away, the only cloud on Jill's horizon is her future father-in-law's political ambitions for his son. Jill has dark secrets in her past. Secrets she can't afford to have exposed under the relentless lights of a political campaign.
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Chillingly Different
- By Lia on 03-10-18
By: Chris Patchell
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Southern Gods
- By: John Hornor Jacobs
- Narrated by: Eric G Dove
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
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Recent World War II veteran Bull Ingram is working as muscle when a Memphis DJ hires him to find Ramblin' John Hastur. The mysterious blues man's dark, driving music - broadcast at ever-shifting frequencies by a phantom radio statio - is said to make living men insane and dead men rise. Disturbed and enraged by the bootleg recording the DJ plays for him, Ingram follows Hastur's trail into the strange, uncivilized backwoods of Arkansas, where he hears rumors the musician has sold his soul to the Devil.
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Big, Bold and Bright
- By John on 08-23-11
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Before Evil
- The Prequel - Maggie O'Dell Book 12
- By: Alex Kava
- Narrated by: Tanya Eby
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
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From her small Quantico office, Special Agent Maggie O'Dell has profiled serial killers using Polaroids, faxed copies, and scraps of evidence provided by homicide detectives from across the country. She's gained a reputation for successfully profiling killers and solving crimes, without ever stepping foot at a real crime scene. Then comes Albert Stucky, and nothing will ever be the same.
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Not as good as the others
- By Dawn on 09-20-17
By: Alex Kava
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- Susan
- 10-22-14
Monsters?
Liam is an ex-detective who returns to his home town after his brother and his brothers wife are murdered in their home. Upon his arrival he and an old heartthrob, who has also come back to town for the funerals, start an investigation. The local sheriff enlists Liam's help to figure out who might be behind the murder of two separate couples in their homes, within a week of each other.
The murders were of such a gruesome nature that they are immediately thought to be of a personal nature. The only survivor is a little boy who right before he slips into a coma, says over and over that it was a monster. As they get further into the investigation, deep secrets are revealed and a conspiracy plot thickens. A good mystery with relatable characters, fast paced with good narration.
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- J.C.D.
- 10-24-16
A STORY THAT KEEPS THE SUSPENSE GOING
Where does The River Is Dark rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
In the top 30%.
What other book might you compare The River Is Dark to and why?
it has shades of J.A. Jance's J.P. Beaumont and some other writers.
Which character – as performed by Eric G. Dove – was your favorite?
Liam Dempsey - troubled ex-cop. He a strong character.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
WHO IS THE REAL MONSTER?
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- Ray Chatwin
- 04-29-15
it makes people scared of something different.
it made you scared of the unknown.
but when you found that it was a deformed person it will make a stereo tipe stronger to miss trust and to shun those types of people.
he also used his gun crazily. you don't shoot an air bag to make it deflate.
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- Oriana
- 11-01-22
WOW
I don't mind a story that unfolds slowly. I enjoyed the character development and when I got to he meat of it. WOW...
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- LKbytheBay
- 08-01-18
Clues Are Slowly Revealed...
...causing you to rethink who you believe is guilty of the murderous rampage. Highly recommended.
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- Kindle Customer
- 03-02-16
good book!
I was able to guess at most of the mystery correctly BUT failed to figure the whole thing out before the end. I loved it
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- Krys-Tyna
- 05-02-15
It was different
The story had a different twist to it.
The narrator was actually good, except I didn't care for his choice for the main character, nor did it seem as that voice was consistent.
Would I recommend it? Yes, I enjoyed it.
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- Reggie
- 04-19-22
Now THAT’S a gripping story!!
Former Minnesota homicide detective, Liam Dempsey, is given the tragic news of the gruesome deaths if his brother and sister-in-law. Although there was no love lost between the brothers, Liam is determined to find justice…if only for his sweet SIL. As Dempsey and his SIL’s cousin, Dani, start their own investigation, they discover another similar murder…and the body count rises. The police believe that they have the killer in custody but Dempsey disagrees and continues his investigation. Now if only he can survive, he may have to admit that Dani is more than a friend. Well written story at just the right pace…no lagging at times!! Looking forward to the next book!
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- Sharyn Hay
- 06-03-20
A Real Mystery
This is a good whodunit . it's a thriller all the way through. Lots of gore and mystery.
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- Deedra
- 11-11-22
The River is Dark
This was an excellent book! I enjoyed it totally. After the second home invasion and murder in a small town, the brother of a victim is called.He is a former cop and delves into the investigation at great risk to himself. The lone survivor of the killer says it was a monster that did it. When the truth is discovered, it is not far from the truth. Narration by Eric G. Dove was well done.
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