Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
TELL ME YOU’RE SORRY by Kevin O’Brien, is an intriguing and complex crime mystery of secrets, for an engrossing and intense thriller ride!
Stephanie, an airline pilot is heart-broken, from her sister Rebecca’s suicide (as they were so close, so how could this happen), and she was so close to her niece and nephew. Her brother- in- law has remarried less than six months after the death of his wife, which seems strange.
On Thanksgiving night, there is a home invasion and the entire family is killed, as Stephanie had a call from her niece. All are shot execution style except for the new bride who has had her face obliterated by gun shots.
Stephanie and her brother in law have a falling out prior to this and loses contact with her only family, and nothing makes sense, as she thinks something is wrong and does not add up.
Stephanie hires a private investigator to look into the woman who married her brother in law. Her private investigator’s given up a year later when Stephanie hears of another tragedy. Shortly after his wife’s suicide Brent Farrell remarried and apparently, after embezzling money he’s overcome with guilt and kills his family. Separate incidents with two common threads—a first wife who took her own life, and a secret the victims took to their graves.
Stephanie begins her own investigation into the deaths, turned up in two other cases and reaches out to Ryan, (Brent’s son), the teen whose family died in a similar fashion. As they work together, they need to discover a motive, leading them to the one who can offer answers—they race for time, before a murderer strikes once again, especially when her career is threatened, she knows her suspicions are correct.
Step by step, they're uncovering a trail of brutal vengeance and a killer who will never relent—and whose forgiveness can only be earned in death. Flashing back and forth from the victims, to the investigation, and the serial killer for a fast paced page turner.
I listened to the audiobook and narrator Michael Kramer offered a tension filled performance and enjoyed Stephanie’s character. This was my first book by O’Brien and look forward to reading more.
Stephanie, an airline pilot is heart-broken, from her sister Rebecca’s suicide (as they were so close, so how could this happen), and she was so close to her niece and nephew. Her brother- in- law has remarried less than six months after the death of his wife, which seems strange.
On Thanksgiving night, there is a home invasion and the entire family is killed, as Stephanie had a call from her niece. All are shot execution style except for the new bride who has had her face obliterated by gun shots.
Stephanie and her brother in law have a falling out prior to this and loses contact with her only family, and nothing makes sense, as she thinks something is wrong and does not add up.
Stephanie hires a private investigator to look into the woman who married her brother in law. Her private investigator’s given up a year later when Stephanie hears of another tragedy. Shortly after his wife’s suicide Brent Farrell remarried and apparently, after embezzling money he’s overcome with guilt and kills his family. Separate incidents with two common threads—a first wife who took her own life, and a secret the victims took to their graves.
Stephanie begins her own investigation into the deaths, turned up in two other cases and reaches out to Ryan, (Brent’s son), the teen whose family died in a similar fashion. As they work together, they need to discover a motive, leading them to the one who can offer answers—they race for time, before a murderer strikes once again, especially when her career is threatened, she knows her suspicions are correct.
Step by step, they're uncovering a trail of brutal vengeance and a killer who will never relent—and whose forgiveness can only be earned in death. Flashing back and forth from the victims, to the investigation, and the serial killer for a fast paced page turner.
I listened to the audiobook and narrator Michael Kramer offered a tension filled performance and enjoyed Stephanie’s character. This was my first book by O’Brien and look forward to reading more.
dark
medium-paced
4.5 stars.
Tell Me You're Sorry is another intricately plotted and intriguing mystery by Kevin O'Brien. This suspense-laden novel is a fast-paced and engrossing page-turner that is impossible to put down.
Stephanie Coburn is still reeling from her sister's inexplicable suicide when her niece, nephew, brother-in-law and his wife are savagely murdered. The murders are quickly solved but Rebecca is not fully convinced the police have the killers in custody. When her own investigation into the deaths turns up a similar pattern in two other cases, Stephanie reaches out to Ryan Ferrell, a teenager whose family died under the same mysterious circumstances. Working together they discover a possible motive for the murders, and their trail leads to the one man who can fill in the missing pieces to the perplexing puzzle. But will they uncover the truth before the killer strikes again?
Stephanie and Ryan are an unlikely but effective crime fighting duo. Stephanie has survived several attempts on her life and when her career is threatened, she is certain her suspicions are correct. While she pursues leads on her own, Ryan's efforts uncover the link between the victims and a possible motive for their murders. By the time they figure out the killer's next victims, Stephanie and Ryan are one step behind the killer and they frantically devise a desperate plan to save not only the intended targets, but themselves as well.
Tell Me You're Sorry is a complex mystery that is virtually impossible to solve. Several of the chapters track Stephanie and Ryan's investigation while other chapters provide tantalizing glimpses into the lives of the victims before the killer strikes. These snapshots show ordinary people living normal lives with no hint of their impending deaths, and this makes their murders all the more shocking. Late in the novel, there are chapters from the killer's viewpoint but the murderer's identity and motives for the killings remain closely guarded secrets. Kevin O'Brien brings the novel to a pulse-pounding and thrilling conclusion that is a little shocking but immensely satisfying.
Tell Me You're Sorry is another intricately plotted and intriguing mystery by Kevin O'Brien. This suspense-laden novel is a fast-paced and engrossing page-turner that is impossible to put down.
Stephanie Coburn is still reeling from her sister's inexplicable suicide when her niece, nephew, brother-in-law and his wife are savagely murdered. The murders are quickly solved but Rebecca is not fully convinced the police have the killers in custody. When her own investigation into the deaths turns up a similar pattern in two other cases, Stephanie reaches out to Ryan Ferrell, a teenager whose family died under the same mysterious circumstances. Working together they discover a possible motive for the murders, and their trail leads to the one man who can fill in the missing pieces to the perplexing puzzle. But will they uncover the truth before the killer strikes again?
Stephanie and Ryan are an unlikely but effective crime fighting duo. Stephanie has survived several attempts on her life and when her career is threatened, she is certain her suspicions are correct. While she pursues leads on her own, Ryan's efforts uncover the link between the victims and a possible motive for their murders. By the time they figure out the killer's next victims, Stephanie and Ryan are one step behind the killer and they frantically devise a desperate plan to save not only the intended targets, but themselves as well.
Tell Me You're Sorry is a complex mystery that is virtually impossible to solve. Several of the chapters track Stephanie and Ryan's investigation while other chapters provide tantalizing glimpses into the lives of the victims before the killer strikes. These snapshots show ordinary people living normal lives with no hint of their impending deaths, and this makes their murders all the more shocking. Late in the novel, there are chapters from the killer's viewpoint but the murderer's identity and motives for the killings remain closely guarded secrets. Kevin O'Brien brings the novel to a pulse-pounding and thrilling conclusion that is a little shocking but immensely satisfying.
Ok its official !
I'm in love with Kevin's books. I have read two so far and both of them were unputdownable. A solid crime thriller and worth to be made into a movie. The characters are strong, the villain is merciless, and the plot is twisted than ever.
I guessed the 'why' sooner than it was revealed, but there is a twist which completely caught me off guard. The villain is absolutely surprising(not because of who is it, but because you can never accept it to be that character). Its actually pretty easy to guess the who part once the why comes out. But still, this book will not let you go till you reach the finish line.
But my question is, when Stephanie couldn't trust anybody because of the mess around her, trusting a stranger(the taxi driver) felt dramatic.
I'm in love with Kevin's books. I have read two so far and both of them were unputdownable. A solid crime thriller and worth to be made into a movie. The characters are strong, the villain is merciless, and the plot is twisted than ever.
I guessed the 'why' sooner than it was revealed, but there is a twist which completely caught me off guard. The villain is absolutely surprising(not because of who is it, but because you can never accept it to be that character). Its actually pretty easy to guess the who part once the why comes out. But still, this book will not let you go till you reach the finish line.
But my question is, when Stephanie couldn't trust anybody because of the mess around her, trusting a stranger(the taxi driver) felt dramatic.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved it. Kevin O'Brien never disappoints. I was hanging on through the whole book. Can't wait to read the next one.