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Dead Certain (Dead #2)
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 second is free.
With her stalker captured, antiques dealer Amanda Crosby can finally sleep at night. Having worked hard to put the nightmare behind her, Amanda has...more
Three devious prisoners vow murderous revenge.Now the second is free.
With her stalker captured, antiques dealer Amanda Crosby can finally sleep at night. Having worked hard to put the nightmare behind her, Amanda has...more
Paperback, 400 pages
Published
June 29th 2004
by Ballantine Books
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This is the second book in the "Dead" series. It picks up where the first one left off. While being part of a series, the books can be read as stand alone novels, the author gives you enough backstory for the story to make sense.
Three convicts have a chance meeting and come up with a "game" to each take care of three people one of the others wants dead. This is the story of the second criminal, Vince Giordano. A convicted murderer whose sentence has been over turned because of a lying witness. N...more
Three convicts have a chance meeting and come up with a "game" to each take care of three people one of the others wants dead. This is the story of the second criminal, Vince Giordano. A convicted murderer whose sentence has been over turned because of a lying witness. N...more
This is the "second" Mariah Stewart novel I've registered today! I finished one early in the morning, began this one and read it in a few hours. Riveting, to say the least.
"Three devious prisoners vow murderous revenge. Now the second is free.
With her stalker captured, antiques dealer Amanda Crosby can finally sleep at night. Having worked hard to put the nightmare behind her, Amanda has vowed never to be a victim again. But when her business partner, Derek England, is found with a bullet throug...more
"Three devious prisoners vow murderous revenge. Now the second is free.
With her stalker captured, antiques dealer Amanda Crosby can finally sleep at night. Having worked hard to put the nightmare behind her, Amanda has vowed never to be a victim again. But when her business partner, Derek England, is found with a bullet throug...more
A little too much inside the killer's mind. A little too descriptive foreplay. Otherwise, Stewart just keeps this story going.
As with the first in the series, it sets up for the next book in the series, so doesn't end here.
A sides story: Usually I request a book on-line and pick it up from the hold area of my branch. This one I actually looked for it in the library. Much to my surprise, it was in the Romance section. First I asked the librarian to keep lookout for me, as I did not want to be see...more
As with the first in the series, it sets up for the next book in the series, so doesn't end here.
A sides story: Usually I request a book on-line and pick it up from the hold area of my branch. This one I actually looked for it in the library. Much to my surprise, it was in the Romance section. First I asked the librarian to keep lookout for me, as I did not want to be see...more
This was such a good book! The only problem was I read the series out of order. If I hadn't of done that, it would have been even better. I didn't realize till the last two chapters that I did, so I guess it doesn't matter :) Mariah Stewart is a great author who gives good details, but I don't feel the same as I do with other authors; I don't feel like I become emotionally involved with the characters. Her books are good, the plot is good, the characters are good, details are good, I personally...more
Mariah Stewart is listed as a 'romance mystery' writer....I'm not certain her books have any more (or less) romance than other writers of 'who done it' novels. That said, this one in particular is a good read. Stewart let's us in on the whole premise of the book in the prologue and then takes us through the the twists and turns by the police to figure out the actual killer. Quick read for these cold winter days in front of a fire.
3.5 out of 5
This is either a suspenseful romance or a romanic thriller depending on how you look at it. Either way it's a fast, tightly plotted read. This is the second in a series of three books somewhat based on the "Strangers on a Train" premise. Three criminals swap their revenge killings. The ending is open and leads into the final installment. I highly recommend that this be read in order to get the most from the action.
This is either a suspenseful romance or a romanic thriller depending on how you look at it. Either way it's a fast, tightly plotted read. This is the second in a series of three books somewhat based on the "Strangers on a Train" premise. Three criminals swap their revenge killings. The ending is open and leads into the final installment. I highly recommend that this be read in order to get the most from the action.
Enjoyed the 2nd book in the "Dead" series as much as the first. My only complaint (once again) is that I wished it had a tad more romance in it. It has just enough that you can pick up the attraction between the two main characters, but it doesn't go much further than a few kisses. Also, both books have left me wondering what happens to the main characters in each story. Like another reviewer stated, one or two love scenes could have gone a long way in either of these books.
Regardless of the la...more
Regardless of the la...more
Dead Certain was the romantic mystery/suspense I was hoping for. Love Sean and Amanda, love the Strangers on a Train plot (I'll need to watch that movie sometime...), love the small town, love the short chapters from Vinnie's POV, love that we knew from the beginning who it was and how it all came about. Super intriguing.
Excellent; one of three books tied to an agreement between criminals to kill each others' enemies; here a woman who had been stalked sees her friends murdered and realizes she's next.
Somewhat predictable, but a good quick read for when you don't want to put a lot of focus into your reading time.
Nice stress free ending. LOL! Good read. Not too lite but not too intense.
Jun 12, 2012
Yvonne
added it
Very Good Murder mystery!Iam also reading Last Breath and Last Look.
Thriller, page turner, and suspenseful....love it!
Great book
Not her best book it ended a little abruptly. But, just like her other books it was a good read even though the ending was unexpectedly short.
Continuing quality reading.
Loved it!
This was just ok for me. I understand that the concept of the series (three guys in jail make a deal that requires each of them to kill the people another guy wants revenge on) requires that the books have similar plots, but this book just gave me a lot of deja vu. I’ll probably continue this series, but only because the 3rd bad guy is the weakest of the three and I want to see how that is handled.
Really enjoy this series.
Very enjoyable read. The characters in the story were interesting. Stewart is a good story writer. I'm ready to read another.
It was just eh.
Creepy fun.
pretty good
Jun 15, 2013
Ginger Lanier
marked it as to-read
Jun 14, 2013
Melonie Hill
marked it as to-read
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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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