Immoral, Brian Freeman
Immoral, Brian Freeman
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Immoral

Author: Brian Freeman

Narrator: Joe Barrett

Unabridged: 13 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2007

Synopsis

She disappeared. They put her killer on trial. Then she was murdered.Lieutenant Jonathan Stride is suffering from an ugly case of déjà vu. For the second time in a year, a beautiful teenage girl has disappeared off the streets of Duluth, Minnesota—gone without a trace, like a bitter gust off Lake Superior. The two victims couldn’t be more different. First it was Kerry McGrath, bubbly and sweet, and now Rachel Deese, a strange, sexually charged wild child. The media hounds Stride to catch a serial killer. The search carries him from the icy stillness of the northern woods to the erotic heat of Las Vegas, where he must decide which facts are real and which are illusions. Stride’s own life becomes changed forever by the secrets he uncovers, secrets that stretch across time in a web of lies, death, and illicit desire. Secrets that are chillingly immoral.Immoral is a sexy, gripping thriller by a talented newcomer already sparking huge attention.

About Brian Freeman

Brian Freeman is a New York Times bestselling author of psychological suspense novels including Spilled Blood, winner of the ITW Thriller Award for best novel.

About Joe Barrett

Joe Barrett, an actor and Audie Award and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared both on and off Broadway as well as in hundreds of radio and television commercials.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara on October 14, 2021

In this first book in the 'Jonathan Stride' series, the police detective is troubled by two cases of missing teenage girls. The mystery is chock-a-block with twists, so I'm going to be circumspect in my review to avoid spoilers. ***** Lieutenant Jonathan Stride of Duluth, Minnesota is having a rough t......more

Goodreads review by Mary Beth on September 07, 2016

Wow! I just loved this. It had suspense all the way through it. What a page turner, and the ending, I was not expecting that. There was no question or doubt in my rating. I would of given it more stars if I could. It definitely isn't for the faint of the heart. If you can handle Karin Slaughter you......more

Goodreads review by Esti on September 06, 2024

Una lectura que va de menos a más. El principio me ha resultado un poco plano, pero poco a poco va cogiendo ritmo y el desarrollo me ha gustado mucho. Todo lo que se cuenta tiene su miga, aunque sea algo que aparentemente pueda parecer irrelevante. Además, es una lectura directa y fácil, sin giros r......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on September 16, 2021

This was an interesting suspense/thriller. Over the course of the book it seemed like three or four different stories. At times it was a mystery, others it was a legal drama, but it was always keeping me on my toes. It had enough unique twists to keep it feeling fresh and creative overall. I will li......more

Goodreads review by Matt on November 19, 2012

wow....this is about as compulsive a read as I've ever read. At the core of the book we have Detective Stride. He's not perfect. He's not a macho super cop. He's got flaws and his own emotional baggage, but he's a good cop and he does the best that he can. In other words, he reads like a real person.......more

Quotes

“Who is Brian Freeman? This guy can tell a story. Immoral is a page-turner of the highest caliber. It has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end.” Michael Connelly, New York Times bestselling author

“Breathtakingly real and utterly compelling, Immoral dishes up page-turning psychological suspense while treating us lucky readers to some of the most literate and stylish writing you’ll find anywhere today.”  Jeffery Deaver, #1 bestselling author

“The writing is tough, muscular, and shot through with such a sense of loss, torment, longing, torn innocence that it’s downright Celtic in its sorrow. Just as the reader and Stride figure to have the case wrapped, there’s a sucker punch you never saw coming—and it hurts wonderfully. The novel is reminiscent of Lehane, of such works as Gone Baby Gone and Sacred, when Lehane was writing this darkest, bruised, compassionate self.  Freeman’s novel is one hell of a read, gut wrenching and moving, exciting and powerful. Any book that makes you want to fly to Vegas gets my bet. Stride on.” Ken Bruen, award-winning author

“[Immoral] may very well be one of the best debuts of 2005…a near pitch-perfect first novel that soars with believable characters, crisp dialogue, and, for the most part, logical twists and turns…Jonathan Stride literally strides onto the page—flawed, complicated, and very appealing.” South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“Be warned. In the manner of the finest thrillers, nothing is as it seems in Freeman’s devilish story of revenge and double-cross.” Orlando Sentinel

“Immoral is a stunning debut from Brian Freeman…A spellbinding saga of murder and retribution.” Toronto Globe and Mail

“Light the fire and darken the lights for a gut-wrenching tale of psychological suspense from a true storyteller.” Belfast Telegraph

“With Stride, Freeman has created a world-weary detective with a strong moral compass and determination. Tightly written with a strong sense of place and character…A compelling read.” Dallas Morning News

“Joe Barrett takes charge with great poise…[He] handles the gender changes and local accents with precision and delivers this thriller with ease.” AudioFile

“In this compelling debut thriller, Freeman turns in a psychologically gripping, virtuoso performance, with a detective who is likely to return. He deftly lays bare the demons lurking in many of us while keeping us tantalized through a series of plot shifts. Highly recommended.” Library Journal (starred review)

Awards

  • Macavity Award
  • Anthony Award
  • Barry Award
  • CWA New Blood Dagger
  • Book Sense Pick
  • Edgar Allan Poe Award
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