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Unabridged Digital Audiobook
Runtime: 6 hours, 41 minutes
Read by Ulka Mohanty
It’s often said that money doesn’t buy happiness. And that’s definitely the case in books and movies, where the lives of the rich and fabulous are often plagued by crime and scandal. And in the audio edition of The Perfect Neighbor, the ninth Jessie Hunt psychological suspense thriller by author Blake Pierce, a team of investigators hunts for a killer in a prestigious ocean-front community.
The story returns to work with LAPD criminal profiler Jessie Hunt. Though she’s still recovering from recent injuries, she can’t stay away from a case in nearby Manhattan Beach. A woman is found dead in her neighbors’ luxurious (and vacant) home—and when Jessie’s boyfriend, Detective Ryan Hernandez, and her mentor, Garland Moses, are called in to help with the investigation, Jessie can’t help but get involved. At the same time, though, Jessie’s vengeful ex-husband, Kyle Voss, has just been released from prison on a technicality, and while Jessie investigates, she worries about his next move.
Jessie definitely has a lot to juggle here—both personally and professionally—even though she’s still supposed to be on leave. The murder investigation in this posh community is more than just another case. It brings back memories of her old life with Kyle, and it soon becomes even more personal, bringing so much pain and so many emotions with it.
Really, the murder investigation is just a small part of the story—just something for the characters to do while the real story builds. As Jessie, Ryan, and their colleagues try to figure out who’s on a killing spree in Manhattan Beach, Kyle plans his next moves. Jessie’s ex is ruthless and shrewd, and he’s made it clear that he intends to hurt Jessie and everyone she cares about. And his part of the story provides more suspense than the murder investigation.
Even if this is your first Jessie Hunt novel, you’ll have no problem following the action. All of the characters are introduced in the beginning, and they’re developed more as the story plays out. Jessie’s past is loaded with tales of pain and suffering and deadly criminals—admittedly, maybe a little too loaded. But while you may not have the same emotional connection that a regular reader will, you’ll still find yourself caught up in the tension.
Dark and edgy and loaded with personal drama, The Perfect Neighbor isn’t the kind of story that will help you unwind after a long day. But if you’re heading out on a road trip—or you’re just trying to keep yourself entertained while working through some chores—the audio edition is a worthwhile pick.
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