Dead Even (Dead #3)

Dead Even (Dead #3)

4.04 of 5 stars 4.04  ·  rating details  ·  876 ratings  ·  30 reviews
From New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart comes a novel of sexy romantic suspense for fans of Nora Roberts, Catherine Coulter, and Karen Robards.

Three devious prisoners vow murderous revenge.Now the third is free.

FBI Special Agent Miranda Cahill has always played by the rules: always maintain a respectful professionalism, and never mix business with pleasure....more
Paperback, 384 pages
Published August 3rd 2004 by Ballantine Books
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Jim
This is the third in the series of four. She has several trilogies and tetralogies (maybe a few singles also). This is the second of her series I've read. I've enjoyed all of them so far and expect to continue through each of them.

In a previous review, I scoffed at finding these books about serial killers and murderers in the romance section of one of the libraries I use (they're in fiction, as they should be, in the other two libraries). As the symmetry of the universe would have it, this book...more
Jessica
Dead Even was a confusing ring. It's supposed to follow Will and Miranda, two agents from the FBI, as they try to track down Archer Lowell. They've figured out that he, along with two other prisoners, made a Strangers On A Train kind of deal where they'd each kill 3 people for another. The problem in this situation is, they have no idea who the intended victims are. And an interesting twist: they can't keep Lowell in custody for it, because he hasn't committed the crimes yet. This should have be...more
Louise
This is the last book in the "triology". The first two were "Dead Wrong" & "Dead Certain". EXCELLENT!!

"FBI Special Agent Miranda Cahill has always played by the rules: Always maintain a respectful professionalism, and never mix business with pleasure. Except when it comes to fellow agent Will Fletcher. Their on-again, off-again relationship has left painful scars even he has never seen.

Now a series of murders has the two agents racing to outwit a killer before he can strike again. Miranda an...more
Kristen
If you love lots of action packed drama and a hint of romance, you'll love Mariah Stewart's Dead Even. It has a great plot twist of two intersecting cases, one with a cult, and the other deals with a "Strangers in the Train" like theme. Good plot twists and turns, when it deals with two federal agents, both on again and off again lovers, Miranda Cahill and Will Fletcher, who come to realize their feelings with each other. This is a good one to really enjoy on a cold winter night.
Marlene
Another easy read by Mariah Stewart. It had two plots going at the same time, although they managed to merge, in a way, at the end. A "game" plotted by three prisoners where one would kill the hit list of another kept the FBI going, and also stayed one step ahead of them. A couple of agents did not make it. Very intriguing. Not a whodunit, but more of a howtocatchem.
farmwifetwo
I didn't buy into the HEA at the end. Maybe there was more in the previous 2 books, but their was no "show" in this one.

The mystery would have been better if it was a surprise but we knew the end, and the plot was predictable, so there was little suspense.
Kitty
2 story lines, one involving kidnapping by a father, and the other a 3-way murder conspiracy to murder each other's enemies. Very suspenseful and well written. Just a smidgen of romance as the cherry on top. I really liked.
Jennifer
Well written but not real interesting. There was little to no suspense in a book that was supposed to be just that. Not a bad way to wrap up the trilogy though.
Sarah Jowett
Not a bad read but it's the third in the series so, to truly understand alot of what happens and is referenced to, you need to read the other two first.
Dianna
This one was a little more gripping because it was 2 stories going at once and then converging. Nice.
Karen
This was better than the first 2 in the series. A real page turner. Loved the ending. Will start book 4 today.
Jacqueline Fernandez
I love all the books, she never dissapoints.
Eri
I guess I'm glad I can now borrow library books on my Kindle because the English selection of my firm's lending library is a little weak... this one included.
Jennifer
Didn't love the trilogy. Read the last book just to see how it all turned out.
Barbara
Nov 12, 2011 Barbara rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Pat--start with #1 Dead Wrong
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REALLY good series! One more to go.
Sheri
Great book!
Tiffany Nash
Great trilogy.
Toesnorth's mom
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Moshi
Ok read. Not as intense as the first 2.
~stephanie
I've really enjoyed the Mariah Stewart series so far. In this third book, I thought I had figured out what the fourth book was going to be about, but after finishing the book, I have no idea! I'm starting that one today though, so I'll find out a little later! I didn't realize though that the Dead series were supposed to come before the Truth series, and I read the Truth series first. Oh well!! Great book!!!
Colleen
Once again, I would not call this a romantic suspense novel - just suspense. Very well written and enjoyable, just no romance. In fact, I think this one had less romance than the first two books in this series. So reader beware, if you are looking for a book with romance, this is not for you. If you want to enjoy a well wrtten, myster/suspense novel - enjoy!
Betty
made an "okay" car book!
Diane Perry
Love this series! I can't wait to read the final installment.
Toni
Really enjoy this series.
Denise
This was a good book. It was the second in this series, so it continued with the story. The language wouldn't be missed, but what can you do? The plot line is good and the ending is even better. I recommend for anyone who is in a mood for a good mystery series.
Cori in WA
I really enjoy all of Mariah Stwearts series books. I enjoy the characters the story lines and the continuation of the theme. Highly recommend reading them in order.
Crystal
Third of four in the series. All have been good so far - not one has been a disappointment. Definitely a good read.
Rosina
I'm a sucker for mysteries!
Joy
Good suspense novel!
Holdan29
Good "Dead" series
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Mariah Stewart is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of twenty-six novels and three novellas and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal. She is a RITA finalist in romantic suspense and the recipient of the Award of Excellence for contemporary romance, a RIO Award for excellence in women's fiction, and a Reviewers Choice Award from Romantic Times Magazine. A three-time winner...more
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