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tasha_fullybooked's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
adrienneh1973's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
briesespieces's review against another edition
4.0
the mystery was mystery’ing, the suspense was suspense’ing, and the twists were twisting till the very end! romantic suspense done right and had me gasping at not one, not two, but at least four surprising reveals. no small feat.
judithdcollins's review against another edition
4.0
COVER YOUR EYES by Mary Burton is a crime mystery suspense thriller, with twists and turns, and a whodunit which will leave your head spinning.
Annie was a good-looking, blonde, sexy gal and all the men swoon when she walks into a room. She loves country music, a singer in local honky-tonk bars, looking for a chance to make it to the big time in Nashville. All the men want her, and offer her an array of promises. However, just when she thinks she may get it all, she is brutally murdered.
Jeb Jones, a man convicted some thirty years ago for Annie’s murder before DNA testing was available; however, now the case may be reopened when new DNA evidence is available.
Rachel, a tenacious attorney is out for the truth, to find the real murderer. Of course many do not want to stir the pot.
Homicide Detective Deke Morgan is now on the case of a bar singer, Dixie Simmons, with a similar murder relating to the one years ago. However, are these two cases related? Of course his father Buddy was the cop in charge of the previous case years ago.
As the intensity heats up, Rachel is attacked as she gets closer to mounting evidence. Someone wants to keep her quiet. Of course the Morgans kind of run the Nashville Police Department, and then there is also Georgia Morgan, a forensics technician called in to investigate.
Buddy Morgan was a hero of sort back in the day, and no one wants show any evidence that he could have put away the wrong man.
Wow, the audiobook was quite intriguing, and my favorite parts were those of Annie and her tidbits throughout the book. Readers only hear short notes, letters, and updates to her lover, called SUGAR and BABY. Love A. OMG, I am still hearing this southern voice saying SUGAR over and over in my head ….. Narrator, Karen White, delivered a nice southern performance, true to setting. I kept saying….please who is Sugar? I liked the back story more than the present one; however the connection was well done.
Burton’s delivers a well- paced mystery and suspense, continuing to the end, keeping you guessing as to the identity of the murderer. Crime fans will enjoy this complex southern tale of whodunit, with some light romance.
Fans of Leslie Tentler, Nancy Bush, Lisa Jackson, Sandra Brown, and Tami Hoag will appreciate Burton’s style.
Be Afraid Morgans of Nashville #2 (5 stars)!
Upcoming I'll Never Let You Go Morgans of Nashville #3, Coming Oct 27, 2015! My Featured Weekend Read.
Judith D. Collins Must Read Books
Annie was a good-looking, blonde, sexy gal and all the men swoon when she walks into a room. She loves country music, a singer in local honky-tonk bars, looking for a chance to make it to the big time in Nashville. All the men want her, and offer her an array of promises. However, just when she thinks she may get it all, she is brutally murdered.
Jeb Jones, a man convicted some thirty years ago for Annie’s murder before DNA testing was available; however, now the case may be reopened when new DNA evidence is available.
Rachel, a tenacious attorney is out for the truth, to find the real murderer. Of course many do not want to stir the pot.
Homicide Detective Deke Morgan is now on the case of a bar singer, Dixie Simmons, with a similar murder relating to the one years ago. However, are these two cases related? Of course his father Buddy was the cop in charge of the previous case years ago.
As the intensity heats up, Rachel is attacked as she gets closer to mounting evidence. Someone wants to keep her quiet. Of course the Morgans kind of run the Nashville Police Department, and then there is also Georgia Morgan, a forensics technician called in to investigate.
Buddy Morgan was a hero of sort back in the day, and no one wants show any evidence that he could have put away the wrong man.
Wow, the audiobook was quite intriguing, and my favorite parts were those of Annie and her tidbits throughout the book. Readers only hear short notes, letters, and updates to her lover, called SUGAR and BABY. Love A. OMG, I am still hearing this southern voice saying SUGAR over and over in my head ….. Narrator, Karen White, delivered a nice southern performance, true to setting. I kept saying….please who is Sugar? I liked the back story more than the present one; however the connection was well done.
Burton’s delivers a well- paced mystery and suspense, continuing to the end, keeping you guessing as to the identity of the murderer. Crime fans will enjoy this complex southern tale of whodunit, with some light romance.
Fans of Leslie Tentler, Nancy Bush, Lisa Jackson, Sandra Brown, and Tami Hoag will appreciate Burton’s style.
Be Afraid Morgans of Nashville #2 (5 stars)!
Upcoming I'll Never Let You Go Morgans of Nashville #3, Coming Oct 27, 2015! My Featured Weekend Read.
Judith D. Collins Must Read Books
rodeorocks13's review against another edition
5.0
I received an advanced copy from goodreads first and I hope they didn't change a thing in the final copy.
This is such a good book. It's a mystery thriller without being a horror movie. I have never read a Mary Burton book but I will look for more now.
Close your eyes is about a lawyer reopening 30 year old case. A detective who is trying to keep his father's name from being tarnished and catch a killer whose methods are very similar.
You will never get bored with all the twist and turns. It's a can't put down story and any mystery lover will enjoy it. I love all the sudden suprises throughout. I never could have guessed any of the plot before it happened and the suspense is everything I wanted and more. Mary Burton leaves you wanting more of her writing long after you finish her books.
clairereviews's review
3.0
Publication date: 28th October 2014
Publisher: Zebra
ISBN: 9781420132113
Source: Netgalley
3/5 stars
About the author:
Mary Burton is the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author of I'm Watching You, Dead Ringer, Dying Scream, Senseless, Merciless, Before She Dies andThe 7th Victim - all set in Virginia, USA, where Mary lives with her family. Her website is www.maryburton.com.
Rachel Wainwright failed to overturn her brother Luke's conviction before he died in prison, so she is determined to prove that Jeb Jones is an innocent man and set him free from its prison cell. Detective Deke Morgan is ready to fight her every step of the way for he too has personal reasons why he believes the right man was caught thirty years ago; his father was the arresting officer in charge of the case. Rachel believes that a recent murder was carried out by the original killer, making it impossible for her client to be guilty. With the body count increasing, it's a race against time for Rachel and Deke to prove their conviction is right.
This is a fairly good crime thriller with a few twists and turns; professionals fighting it out, each to prove that they are right; a killer on the loose. Rachel is a well written and likeable character who, despite being a feisty attorney, has a naivety about her. Deke is likeable too, trying to prove his father right whilst infuriating Rachel at the same time.
The story is solid, if a little long-winded at times. I lost interest slightly in the middle section, when the pace seemed to slow up, but persevered to find out what happened at the end. A good ending, if a tad predictable, and a nice conclusion to the book.
Publisher: Zebra
ISBN: 9781420132113
Source: Netgalley
3/5 stars
About the author:
Mary Burton is the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author of I'm Watching You, Dead Ringer, Dying Scream, Senseless, Merciless, Before She Dies andThe 7th Victim - all set in Virginia, USA, where Mary lives with her family. Her website is www.maryburton.com.
Rachel Wainwright failed to overturn her brother Luke's conviction before he died in prison, so she is determined to prove that Jeb Jones is an innocent man and set him free from its prison cell. Detective Deke Morgan is ready to fight her every step of the way for he too has personal reasons why he believes the right man was caught thirty years ago; his father was the arresting officer in charge of the case. Rachel believes that a recent murder was carried out by the original killer, making it impossible for her client to be guilty. With the body count increasing, it's a race against time for Rachel and Deke to prove their conviction is right.
This is a fairly good crime thriller with a few twists and turns; professionals fighting it out, each to prove that they are right; a killer on the loose. Rachel is a well written and likeable character who, despite being a feisty attorney, has a naivety about her. Deke is likeable too, trying to prove his father right whilst infuriating Rachel at the same time.
The story is solid, if a little long-winded at times. I lost interest slightly in the middle section, when the pace seemed to slow up, but persevered to find out what happened at the end. A good ending, if a tad predictable, and a nice conclusion to the book.
hannas_heas47's review
3.0
Thanks Netgalley for a free book to read and review.
Not my first book from this author, or my last. Really creepy crime/drama linking an over decade old case with a recent murder. I can not imagine having my head bashed in with a tire iron.....yuck.
Rachel is trying to get DNA looked at to try to free a man from jail for a crime he supposedly did not commit. Personally I think all DNA should be examined if there's a means to do it. Justice is not 100% accurate. Overall entertainment is three stars. I liked the book, but my tastes run more toward romance of some kind.
Not my first book from this author, or my last. Really creepy crime/drama linking an over decade old case with a recent murder. I can not imagine having my head bashed in with a tire iron.....yuck.
Rachel is trying to get DNA looked at to try to free a man from jail for a crime he supposedly did not commit. Personally I think all DNA should be examined if there's a means to do it. Justice is not 100% accurate. Overall entertainment is three stars. I liked the book, but my tastes run more toward romance of some kind.
lantinucci2's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
satindoll's review against another edition
4.0
the mystery was mystery’ing, the suspense was suspense’ing, and the twists were twisting till the very end! romantic suspense done right and had me gasping at not one, not two, but at least four surprising reveals. no small feat.
amelendez0409's review against another edition
2.0
The story was pretty good, but Rachel's character was beyond irritating. I understand she wanted to help Jeb and still felt guilty about her brother but her behavior was out of line. Also, I think there were too many characters involved in the crime. It was very messy. The romance was unnecessary and felt forced.
Not the best by this author but not terrible.
Not the best by this author but not terrible.