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Special Agent Constant Marlowe
Untouchable
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Expected 17 Feb 26For Special Agent Constant Marlowe, a quiet college town hides a nest of malice and revenge in this twisty novella by New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver.
Special Agent Constant Marlowe is passing through the charming college town of Prescott, Illinois, when a chance encounter with a terrified student stops her in her tracks. Kathleen Delaine thought she was doing the right thing when she demanded an inquiry into traumatic brain injuries among the university’s football team. But after a manosphere shock jock picks up the story on his radio show and makes it personal, the online uproar bleeds into the real world. As Constant works to identify which of the host’s fanboys is threatening Kathleen, she discovers that behind the bullying campaign lies a vast and deadly conspiracy.
Special Agent Constant Marlowe is passing through the charming college town of Prescott, Illinois, when a chance encounter with a terrified student stops her in her tracks. Kathleen Delaine thought she was doing the right thing when she demanded an inquiry into traumatic brain injuries among the university’s football team. But after a manosphere shock jock picks up the story on his radio show and makes it personal, the online uproar bleeds into the real world. As Constant works to identify which of the host’s fanboys is threatening Kathleen, she discovers that behind the bullying campaign lies a vast and deadly conspiracy.
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137 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 17, 2026
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Jeffery Deaver
518 books11.8k followers#1 international bestselling author of over thirty novels and three collections of short stories. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into 25 languages. His first novel featuring Lincoln Rhyme, The Bone Collector, was made into a major motion picture starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. He's received or been shortlisted for a number of awards around the world.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Jeffrey Deaver, and Amazon Original Stories for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.
Jeffery Deaver first caught my attention through his short stories, though I have since worked my way through many of his full-length novels. After reading a collection of his short fiction last summer, I discovered that one recurring character had spun off into her own series—comprised so far of a novel and several novellas. This story centres on Illinois Department of Criminal Investigation Special Agent Constant Marlowe, who is visiting the college town of Prescott when she encounters a visibly terrified young woman.
Kathleen Delaine, believes she is being stalked, yet she cannot identify her harasser—only the paralysing fear the situation has created. As Marlowe begins to investigate, she uncovers a deeper and more troubling truth: Kathleen previously blew the whistle on a major scandal involving long-term brain injuries among elite college football players. The fallout has made her a target. With a shock-jock radio host fanning misogyny and public outrage, Marlowe must help Kathleen navigate accusations, threats, and escalating danger, only to discover that something far more sinister lies beneath the surface. Deaver once again impresses with a tightly constructed and timely novella.
Deaver is a standout storyteller who understands how to balance the moving parts of a narrative to pull the reader in. Whether writing series fiction or shorter works, he rarely misses the mark. This novella establishes its stakes early, creating both urgency and focus as Marlowe confronts the many disturbing actions taken against Kathleen. As the story gathers momentum, the reader is taken on a sobering journey that exposes how far some people will go to conceal their own shortcomings. It’s a sharp, compelling read that can easily be finished in a sitting or two.
The characters are effective from the outset. Constant Marlowe had already intrigued me in earlier appearances, and while Deaver doesn’t dwell on her backstory here, her professionalism and resolve remain front and centre. The supporting cast helps shape the broader narrative, allowing Deaver to explore issues that regularly plague college campuses—and many communities—giving the story added resonance.
The plot delivers surprises from the opening pages, particularly in how Kathleen’s situation unfolds. Deaver’s twists feel purposeful rather than gratuitous, maintaining tension while avoiding predictability. His pacing is spot-on, weaving suspense in at just the right moments and keeping Marlowe edgy, determined, and willing to do whatever it takes to help those in need.
Kudos, Mr. Deaver, for impressing me once more!
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Jeffery Deaver first caught my attention through his short stories, though I have since worked my way through many of his full-length novels. After reading a collection of his short fiction last summer, I discovered that one recurring character had spun off into her own series—comprised so far of a novel and several novellas. This story centres on Illinois Department of Criminal Investigation Special Agent Constant Marlowe, who is visiting the college town of Prescott when she encounters a visibly terrified young woman.
Kathleen Delaine, believes she is being stalked, yet she cannot identify her harasser—only the paralysing fear the situation has created. As Marlowe begins to investigate, she uncovers a deeper and more troubling truth: Kathleen previously blew the whistle on a major scandal involving long-term brain injuries among elite college football players. The fallout has made her a target. With a shock-jock radio host fanning misogyny and public outrage, Marlowe must help Kathleen navigate accusations, threats, and escalating danger, only to discover that something far more sinister lies beneath the surface. Deaver once again impresses with a tightly constructed and timely novella.
Deaver is a standout storyteller who understands how to balance the moving parts of a narrative to pull the reader in. Whether writing series fiction or shorter works, he rarely misses the mark. This novella establishes its stakes early, creating both urgency and focus as Marlowe confronts the many disturbing actions taken against Kathleen. As the story gathers momentum, the reader is taken on a sobering journey that exposes how far some people will go to conceal their own shortcomings. It’s a sharp, compelling read that can easily be finished in a sitting or two.
The characters are effective from the outset. Constant Marlowe had already intrigued me in earlier appearances, and while Deaver doesn’t dwell on her backstory here, her professionalism and resolve remain front and centre. The supporting cast helps shape the broader narrative, allowing Deaver to explore issues that regularly plague college campuses—and many communities—giving the story added resonance.
The plot delivers surprises from the opening pages, particularly in how Kathleen’s situation unfolds. Deaver’s twists feel purposeful rather than gratuitous, maintaining tension while avoiding predictability. His pacing is spot-on, weaving suspense in at just the right moments and keeping Marlowe edgy, determined, and willing to do whatever it takes to help those in need.
Kudos, Mr. Deaver, for impressing me once more!
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
With a handful of exceptions – like Ernest Hemingway’s “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber” - I’ve just never been much enjoyed reading anything shorter than a full-fledged book. But then along comes a long-time never-miss-a-book author with a series of novellas featuring Special Agent Constant Marlowe. I read the first but somehow missed the second; this time, a publisher’s rep emailed me the offer to read a re-release copy (thank you very much), so I couldn’t help but notice. Next up? Rushing to download it at NetGalley. And proceed polish it off in a couple of hours, give or take 20 minutes for lunch and running to the basement to grab another pack of TP when I discovered we were uncomfortably low in the upstairs bathroom.
Confession time: No, neither experience turned me into a short-story lover. But this one sure did turn me into a bone fide lover of this character – a special agent in the Illinois Department of Criminal Investigations who has the ability to “read” people and, if she doesn’t like the fine print, knock them silly with a perfectly aimed right to the solar plexus (oh, did I mention she’s a champion prizefighter)?
As this story begins, Constant is in Prescott, Illinois, to finish up a job when she spies a young woman who appears to be in distress. One jaw knocked out of alignment later, she learns the woman, Kathleen Delaine, has been harassed and bullied because she pushed for an investigation into an overload of traumatic brain injuries being experienced by the local university’s football team. A bad situation then took a turn for the worse when the host of a popular radio show put it on the air, ridiculing her for interfering in something women should not worry their pretty little heads about and not letting manly men be manly men (after all, football is a contact sport and getting banged up is a given, don’t you know}? From that point on, Kathleen’s life has been a living hell. That, in turn, angers Constant, who vows to help find the person who’s been sending her nasty messages. Meantime, she insists that Kathleen go stay with her father, an attorney who’s in the middle of a high-stakes medical malpractice trial.
Now for a “regular” length book, I’d keep going a bit. But in this case, there’s absolutely nothing more I can say that wouldn’t spoil the adventure for all the readers who come after me. Suffice it to say most things are more complicated than they seem on the surface, and this story’s no exception. Got a couple of hours to spare? Grab a copy. You won’t be disappointed.
Confession time: No, neither experience turned me into a short-story lover. But this one sure did turn me into a bone fide lover of this character – a special agent in the Illinois Department of Criminal Investigations who has the ability to “read” people and, if she doesn’t like the fine print, knock them silly with a perfectly aimed right to the solar plexus (oh, did I mention she’s a champion prizefighter)?
As this story begins, Constant is in Prescott, Illinois, to finish up a job when she spies a young woman who appears to be in distress. One jaw knocked out of alignment later, she learns the woman, Kathleen Delaine, has been harassed and bullied because she pushed for an investigation into an overload of traumatic brain injuries being experienced by the local university’s football team. A bad situation then took a turn for the worse when the host of a popular radio show put it on the air, ridiculing her for interfering in something women should not worry their pretty little heads about and not letting manly men be manly men (after all, football is a contact sport and getting banged up is a given, don’t you know}? From that point on, Kathleen’s life has been a living hell. That, in turn, angers Constant, who vows to help find the person who’s been sending her nasty messages. Meantime, she insists that Kathleen go stay with her father, an attorney who’s in the middle of a high-stakes medical malpractice trial.
Now for a “regular” length book, I’d keep going a bit. But in this case, there’s absolutely nothing more I can say that wouldn’t spoil the adventure for all the readers who come after me. Suffice it to say most things are more complicated than they seem on the surface, and this story’s no exception. Got a couple of hours to spare? Grab a copy. You won’t be disappointed.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for this ARC!
“Untouchable” is book three in the “Special Agent Constant Marlowe” Series, following the titular character as she solves cases. In this instalment, Constant is passing through the college town of Prescott, when she happens to see an odd interaction a terrified female student has. This student is Kathleen Delaine, who is experiencing harassment after a well-meaning good deed by her is misrepresented by a radio show host famous in the manosphere (for those who don’t know what that is, right-wing content which is anti-feminist, often also includes other forms of bigotry). As Kathleen confides in Constant, she decides to investigate who the stalker, who has been sending Kathleen creepy emails, is. But as she investigates, she finds out that things may be more complicated than they seem.
I must admit, I requested this not knowing it was the third in a series, but I did go ahead and read those two before I read this one. I don’t think this is strictly necessary, to me it seems that all the important details are explained again with each book, but I think it is still probably best to experience them in order.
I thought this was good for what it is, and I actually did appreciate the messages this book tried to convey. I was also surprised that one of the twists in this book actually got me, something I don’t think happens too often.
This is an easy and entertaining read, and while I don’t particularly love thrillers, I do think this will be the perfect read for those who do. I must confess I was a bit sceptical when I read book one, but by now Constant Marlowe has really grown on me, and I think it’s realistic there will be more books in this series, which I will gladly also read.
“Untouchable” is book three in the “Special Agent Constant Marlowe” Series, following the titular character as she solves cases. In this instalment, Constant is passing through the college town of Prescott, when she happens to see an odd interaction a terrified female student has. This student is Kathleen Delaine, who is experiencing harassment after a well-meaning good deed by her is misrepresented by a radio show host famous in the manosphere (for those who don’t know what that is, right-wing content which is anti-feminist, often also includes other forms of bigotry). As Kathleen confides in Constant, she decides to investigate who the stalker, who has been sending Kathleen creepy emails, is. But as she investigates, she finds out that things may be more complicated than they seem.
I must admit, I requested this not knowing it was the third in a series, but I did go ahead and read those two before I read this one. I don’t think this is strictly necessary, to me it seems that all the important details are explained again with each book, but I think it is still probably best to experience them in order.
I thought this was good for what it is, and I actually did appreciate the messages this book tried to convey. I was also surprised that one of the twists in this book actually got me, something I don’t think happens too often.
This is an easy and entertaining read, and while I don’t particularly love thrillers, I do think this will be the perfect read for those who do. I must confess I was a bit sceptical when I read book one, but by now Constant Marlowe has really grown on me, and I think it’s realistic there will be more books in this series, which I will gladly also read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Untouchable is a novella by best-selling American author, Jeffery Deaver that features Special Agent Constant Marlowe, itinerant investigator for the Department of Criminal Investigations in the state of Illinois. She thinks she’s all done in the college town of Prescott, and about to head out for a pleasant interlude with Evan Quill in the Wisconsin Dells, until she witnesses a disturbing exchange on the street, between a female college student and an older, suited man.
Constant can’t help stepping in; the man is seen off, but she’s still puzzled; the second person to approach, another college student, requires some physical convincing; Constant invites the young woman to share the cause of her distress. As is commonly the case with whistle-blowers, not everyone is happy about what she revealed, and a radio shock jock has made her the target of the town’s toxic males. Getting to her most are the creepy emails…
Local police and campus security seem unwilling to put in any effort, but some insightful questioning of the right people, a bit of research, and Constant has the real story figured out. An innocent is saved from becoming collateral damage, Quill lends his expertise, and someone gets a hard lesson in how not to be a toxic male. Quite a good twist in the tail.
This unbiased review is from an uncorrected proof copy provided by NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories
Constant can’t help stepping in; the man is seen off, but she’s still puzzled; the second person to approach, another college student, requires some physical convincing; Constant invites the young woman to share the cause of her distress. As is commonly the case with whistle-blowers, not everyone is happy about what she revealed, and a radio shock jock has made her the target of the town’s toxic males. Getting to her most are the creepy emails…
Local police and campus security seem unwilling to put in any effort, but some insightful questioning of the right people, a bit of research, and Constant has the real story figured out. An innocent is saved from becoming collateral damage, Quill lends his expertise, and someone gets a hard lesson in how not to be a toxic male. Quite a good twist in the tail.
This unbiased review is from an uncorrected proof copy provided by NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This novella was an absolute page-turner—so gripping that I had to push it to the top of my reading list!
At its core, it’s a brilliant investigative story featuring a formidable female lead who knows exactly how to outsmart her targets. The plot is intricately woven with several unexpected twists. Just when I thought the main mystery had reached its conclusion, the story pushed further into a subsequent sub-plot that tied everything together perfectly, making the overall narrative feel much more complete and impactful.
If I had one minor critique, it would be that the resolution of the initial mystery felt a bit rushed—it caught me off guard how quickly the pieces fell into place given the limited page count. However, this didn't take away from the overall enjoyment.
Overall, this was a highly rewarding and fast-paced read. It’s the perfect book for anyone looking for a sharp, satisfying thriller that you can finish in a single sitting. Highly recommended!
#Untouchable #NetGalley
At its core, it’s a brilliant investigative story featuring a formidable female lead who knows exactly how to outsmart her targets. The plot is intricately woven with several unexpected twists. Just when I thought the main mystery had reached its conclusion, the story pushed further into a subsequent sub-plot that tied everything together perfectly, making the overall narrative feel much more complete and impactful.
If I had one minor critique, it would be that the resolution of the initial mystery felt a bit rushed—it caught me off guard how quickly the pieces fell into place given the limited page count. However, this didn't take away from the overall enjoyment.
Overall, this was a highly rewarding and fast-paced read. It’s the perfect book for anyone looking for a sharp, satisfying thriller that you can finish in a single sitting. Highly recommended!
#Untouchable #NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
WoW!!!! What did I just read?
At an attempt to be funny but serious I feel like Chubby Checkers was whispering into Jeffery Deavers ear singing Come on Baby Lets do The TWIST!!!!
Because TWIST after TWIST after TWIST is what happened in this book. I loved it!
I would say this is a Phycological Crime Novella. Special Agent Constant Marlowe discovered that a young woman was being stalked and harassed due to a youtuber who put false information online about her. Throughout the story more characters come into play and you question the role they play in all of this. Only for bammm twist comes in from the left and bammm a twist comes in from the right.
And them Im seriously left there with my jaw on the floor asking what just happened?
This is so fast paced and will have you drawn in from page one you will finish this in one setting. I love books like that.
Thank you so much #NetGallery for the ARC copy of this novella that I will be suggesting to all my friends and even strangers!!!
#crimethriller #jefferydeaver #mustread
At an attempt to be funny but serious I feel like Chubby Checkers was whispering into Jeffery Deavers ear singing Come on Baby Lets do The TWIST!!!!
Because TWIST after TWIST after TWIST is what happened in this book. I loved it!
I would say this is a Phycological Crime Novella. Special Agent Constant Marlowe discovered that a young woman was being stalked and harassed due to a youtuber who put false information online about her. Throughout the story more characters come into play and you question the role they play in all of this. Only for bammm twist comes in from the left and bammm a twist comes in from the right.
And them Im seriously left there with my jaw on the floor asking what just happened?
This is so fast paced and will have you drawn in from page one you will finish this in one setting. I love books like that.
Thank you so much #NetGallery for the ARC copy of this novella that I will be suggesting to all my friends and even strangers!!!
#crimethriller #jefferydeaver #mustread
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A spin-off from the Broken Doll series, this is the third novella in the Special Agent Constant Marlowe series. I listened to the last one, Downstate, as an audiobook but think I prefer reading them as my brain gives Constant (yes Constant, not Constance) a harder edge than the narrator.
We have a little less boxing in this one and a bit more investigating as Constant comes across a student who is being stalked by an unknown man and harassed by many after a manosphere radio show joked about her sleeping with the football team. Not really a case for her department but when has that ever stopped Constant?
I guessed who was involved a little early but not the complete setup but it is a tight story for a novella packing in some twists and red herrings. It is a quick and enjoyable read.
Thanks to Amazon Original Stories for the advance copy for review through Netgalley.
We have a little less boxing in this one and a bit more investigating as Constant comes across a student who is being stalked by an unknown man and harassed by many after a manosphere radio show joked about her sleeping with the football team. Not really a case for her department but when has that ever stopped Constant?
I guessed who was involved a little early but not the complete setup but it is a tight story for a novella packing in some twists and red herrings. It is a quick and enjoyable read.
Thanks to Amazon Original Stories for the advance copy for review through Netgalley.
February 2, 2026
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I had not met Constant Marlowe as a character before and I didn't know this was the third book in a series so I started reading without any notion of who she was. The novella makes a great job of explaining the basics of her character even without having read the first two books (but I would love to read them now and for sure will). Constant is a force to be reckoned with and it's clear from the first pages where she immediately jumps into action by helping a young woman in distress.
I really liked the development of the story and didn't expect the various twists at all. I'm not a huge thriller/mystery reader, therefore I'm not really good at predicting events and always get surprised, which I love. It works as a novella, but I wouldn't have minded a longer novel to get more of the characters and the story in general, the finale felt a bit rushed.
Overall I enjoyed it and I think it would be a nice introduction to the genre or to the author and would be ideal for anyone looking for a fast-paced, satisfying story to read.
I had not met Constant Marlowe as a character before and I didn't know this was the third book in a series so I started reading without any notion of who she was. The novella makes a great job of explaining the basics of her character even without having read the first two books (but I would love to read them now and for sure will). Constant is a force to be reckoned with and it's clear from the first pages where she immediately jumps into action by helping a young woman in distress.
I really liked the development of the story and didn't expect the various twists at all. I'm not a huge thriller/mystery reader, therefore I'm not really good at predicting events and always get surprised, which I love. It works as a novella, but I wouldn't have minded a longer novel to get more of the characters and the story in general, the finale felt a bit rushed.
Overall I enjoyed it and I think it would be a nice introduction to the genre or to the author and would be ideal for anyone looking for a fast-paced, satisfying story to read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Untouchable is a tight, fast-paced thriller that manages to pack a lot into a short page count. The story follows an undercover operative tasked with bringing down a powerful predator, only to discover that the line between justice and revenge is more complicated than it appears.
Even though it’s a short story, the mystery is well laid out, clearly investigated, and never feels rushed or undercooked. I really enjoyed the feminist undertones woven through the plot. There’s a clear sense of anger and accountability that gives the twists extra weight. Overall, it’s a very solid, satisfying thriller that delivers both momentum and meaning in a small package.
This review is based on a NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.
Even though it’s a short story, the mystery is well laid out, clearly investigated, and never feels rushed or undercooked. I really enjoyed the feminist undertones woven through the plot. There’s a clear sense of anger and accountability that gives the twists extra weight. Overall, it’s a very solid, satisfying thriller that delivers both momentum and meaning in a small package.
This review is based on a NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I have read a great many of Jefferey Deavers books, and have always enjoyed them.
Untouchable is a new Novella from Amazon Original Stories and is the third book in The Special Agent Constant Marlowe series.
Special Agent Contant Marlowe in this novella is passing through Prescott Illinois, in a college town when she has an encounter with a student who is terrified.
This lady is being harassed, which sets off the interaction from the Special Agent.
The story although just a short piece has good characters, an engaging tale, and most of all carries along with the series, with a stand out main character.
An enjoyable read once again from the Author
3.5 Stars from me.
#Untouchable
#netgalley
Untouchable is a new Novella from Amazon Original Stories and is the third book in The Special Agent Constant Marlowe series.
Special Agent Contant Marlowe in this novella is passing through Prescott Illinois, in a college town when she has an encounter with a student who is terrified.
This lady is being harassed, which sets off the interaction from the Special Agent.
The story although just a short piece has good characters, an engaging tale, and most of all carries along with the series, with a stand out main character.
An enjoyable read once again from the Author
3.5 Stars from me.
#Untouchable
#netgalley
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I first met Special Agent Constant Marlowe in Jeffrey Deaver's Broken Doll series of short stories, and I jumped at the opportunity to read another story featuring her character. Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
Untouchable tells the story of an intricate plot to influence a court case. Constant is as competent and skilled as ever, a joy to watch in action. The villains are loathsome, and the exploration of certain prevalent philosophies in our modern culture is impressive for a short story or novella. I am certain that lovers of thrillers and mysteries will enjoy this excellent book by Jeffrey Deaver!
Untouchable tells the story of an intricate plot to influence a court case. Constant is as competent and skilled as ever, a joy to watch in action. The villains are loathsome, and the exploration of certain prevalent philosophies in our modern culture is impressive for a short story or novella. I am certain that lovers of thrillers and mysteries will enjoy this excellent book by Jeffrey Deaver!
February 3, 2026
A short story that doesn’t feel at all like it’s (too) short.
It was my first even thriller/mystery that is not a full length novel and I enjoyed it a lot. It’s 130 pages or 3h if you go with the audiobook.
Nice plot execution, hooking you in, well paced and with well resolved plot twists.
The audio performance is very good and you can easily listen with 2x speed or even faster.
Thank you Amazon Short Stories and Brilliance Publishing for ARC and ALC.
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“Bad people do bad stuff because good people let them.”
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I see it’s a part of a series. I will be coming back for more of Constant Marlowe.
It was my first even thriller/mystery that is not a full length novel and I enjoyed it a lot. It’s 130 pages or 3h if you go with the audiobook.
Nice plot execution, hooking you in, well paced and with well resolved plot twists.
The audio performance is very good and you can easily listen with 2x speed or even faster.
Thank you Amazon Short Stories and Brilliance Publishing for ARC and ALC.
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“Bad people do bad stuff because good people let them.”
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I see it’s a part of a series. I will be coming back for more of Constant Marlowe.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Untouchable by Jeffery Deaver published by Amazon Original Stories is the third novella in the Special Agent Constant Marlowe Series.
For best reading experience I recommend to read the books in order.
The previous books are Rules of Three and Down State.
Kathleen is aformer whistle blower and now she believes she's being watched, no surprise here. She has no prove but the situation increases dangerously and threatens going out of hands.
An intriguing read full of suspense, a quick read that gives all the feels and checks all the boxes.
For best reading experience I recommend to read the books in order.
The previous books are Rules of Three and Down State.
Kathleen is aformer whistle blower and now she believes she's being watched, no surprise here. She has no prove but the situation increases dangerously and threatens going out of hands.
An intriguing read full of suspense, a quick read that gives all the feels and checks all the boxes.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Deaver is one of my favorite writers and Constant is one of my favorite mystery characters. One reason I love Constant so much is that she doesn't wait for direction -- she pays attention and investigates when she sees something concerning. This short mystery starts with something she witnessed on the street but gets into online harassment and other timely issues. I love the twists in Deaver stories but he never does one that doesn't make sense and everything feels organic.
Thanks so much to NetGalley for letting me read this
Thanks so much to NetGalley for letting me read this
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Another excellent Constant Marlowe novella filled with those typical twists and turns and then the light switch hits and everything gets turned on its head. This one felt incredibly topical too, with a Men First shock jock at the heart of the story. I'm so happy every time I see Jeffrey Deaver has written a new one because I love the challenge of trying (and usually still failing although I'm getting closer) to figure it all out.
Thanks to Amazon Original Stories and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.
Thanks to Amazon Original Stories and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This novella is part of the Constant Marlowe Series. It is an engaging quick read with an interesting twist to the apparent plot at the beginning. I recommend this book for fans of crime genre looking for a fast read.
I received a free Kindle copy of this book courtesy of publisher with the understanding that I would post a review on Goodreads, Net Galley, Amazon, and my fiction book review blog.
I received a free Kindle copy of this book courtesy of publisher with the understanding that I would post a review on Goodreads, Net Galley, Amazon, and my fiction book review blog.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
An outstanding novella from Jeffery Deaver, it really packs a punch. It’s twisty, intense and fast paced. This author never lets the reader down and this is no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed this quick read, it sucked me in and kept me engaged and interested. A big fat five stars from me! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.
Publication date 17 Feb 2026.
Publication date 17 Feb 2026.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This novella was a nice surprise. I thought It was well done, great story line, great narration and championed women.
5 stars
Many thanks to Net Galley and Brilliance Publishing for an audio ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
5 stars
Many thanks to Net Galley and Brilliance Publishing for an audio ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
An innocent photograph nearly destroys a young woman's life. A chance encounter with Special Agent Constant Marlowe begins a twisty, discovery of the truth. Great novella by Jeffrey Deaver, who I can never predict which way his stories will take but it keeps me reading them.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I love this character. This can be read as a standalone, but would be more enjoyable if you read the series of novellas in order.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Another short novel that's fast and easy to read. The plot is very clever, and I like the writing style. I also like a strong female main character, and this time she's very smart.
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