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    14

    Written by J. T. Ellison

    Narrated by Joyce Bean

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    A copycat killer. A cold case cracked open. Rediscover this gripping thriller by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison as Lieutenant Taylor Jackson grapples with another trail of crimes.

    Ten victims, each with pale skin and long dark hair. All slashed across the throat, the same red lipstick smeared across their lips.

    In the mid-1980s, the Snow White Killer terrorized the streets of Nashville, Tennessee. Then suddenly the murders stopped. A letter from the killer to the police stated that his work was done.

    Now four more bodies are found, marked with his fatal signature. The residents of Nashville fear a madman has returned, decades later, to finish his sick fairy tale. Homicide Lieutenant Taylor Jackson believes the killings are the work of a copycat killer who's even more terrifying. For this monster is meticulously honing his craft as he mimics famous serial murders...proving that the past is not to be forgotten.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateApr 6, 2010
    ISBN9781441838551
    Author

    J. T. Ellison

    J.T. Ellison is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 25 novels, and the EMMY(R) award winning co-host of the literary show A WORD ON WORDS. With millions of books in print, her work has won critical acclaim, prestigious awards, and has been published in 28 countries. She lives in Nashville with her husband and twin kittens.

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    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed the story but the narrator left something to be desired lol. She wasn't bad but at times it was hard to listen to her.

      I love crime fiction and serial killers so this was perfect for me. Of course it's book 2 soooo back to Book 1 I go LOL.

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    • 2/5
      Yeah I think I’m done with the Taylor Jackson series - I’m on the third book the Judas kiss and I’ve BEEN over the authors way of supporting gender stereotypes (the husband is the killer), portraying law enforcement people using and wielding their power to get what they want while intimidating, tricking and being rude to the people they want information from and a few other things that get under my skin. The story in itself is decent but I’m distracted at every turn by the things that irk me that ironically still happen in real life! Annnd……halfway thru this third book in the series I started to no longer like Taylor!!
    • 4/5
      Great book but didn't get the last two chapters in my download
    • 4/5
      I've read several Taylor Jackson novels now and I think I need a change. This one wasn't quite as good as previous ones. I became anxious for the end, which means I was a little bored with the story. The agonizing wait for the wedding and then no wedding was very anticlimactic. I felt like the kidnapping was somewhat forced. Also the explanations for the family structure of the Snow White killer weren't clear. The mother died in childbirth but were there 2 children? Charlotte and the blind boy? Where did the blind boy come from?
    • 4/5
      14
      3.5 Stars

      Synopsis: The Snow White Killer has returned after a 20 year hiatus to finish his heinous fairy tale. Now homicide lieutenant Taylor Jackson must determine if this new killer is the real thing or a vicious copycat before more innocent girls continue to die.

      Review: A multi-layered plot that can be difficult to follow at times but wraps up smoothly into a neat package.

      Taylor Jackson is a compelling character, and more information is provided about her family and past. Nevertheless, her independence and self-reliance can be overbearing at times. She reminds me quite a lot of Jane Rizzoli in Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli & Isles series but is not as likeable (this is a personal preference and her personality may still improve in forthcoming installments).

      The other characters are not as fleshed out. Each has some sort of physical or personality trait associated with them so that the reader can keep track but other than that, they are very one dimensional.

      The writing flows, however, there is an imbalance in the amount of information provided about certain characters. On the one hand, some are over-developed and too much information is given away, which hampers the buildup of suspense. On the other hand, the clues as to the killer’s identity are insufficient and rely too much on descriptions of Taylor’s incomplete memories from childhood. Although, the facts are forthcoming, the book does not provide enough detail for the reader to figure out the mystery and we are forced to follow in Taylor’s footsteps. Moreover, the focus on her personal life distracts from the serial killer storyline.

      The book ends on a slight cliffhanger and is a worthwhile read, especially for those planning on continuing with the series. Nevertheless, the first book, All the Pretty Girls, is better.
    • 4/5
      Homicide Lieutenant Taylor Jackson has been called to a crime scene. The body of a young woman, with pale skin, black hair and an eerie bright red smile painted on her mouth in lipstick has had her throat cut. The scene is identical to a serial killer dubbed Snow White who terrorized the streets of Nashville in the mid-1980s. Back then the murders stopped unexpectedly and a letter from the killer to the police stated that his work was done. Now four more bodies have been found with his signature. Taylor believes the killings are the work of a copycat killer so now she must solve the murders just days before her wedding to FBI profiler, John Baldwin.

      The blend of Taylor's professional and personal life could be annoying but the author has done a good job of keeping the killings the main focus. The book is fast paced, characters are well developed, and the plot contains a surprising twist. This is the second of the Taylor Jackson mysteries, following All the Pretty Girls. I will continue to read the next one of the series, Judas Kiss, as soon as I get the opportunity.
    • 4/5
      Great plot, with multiple layers and a few twists to keep you on edge. The lead character, Lt. Taylor Jackson, is likable and well-developed. This one dragged a little in spots for me but definitely kept me wanting to read until the last word.14 is the second book in the Taylor Jackson series. Though it's always good to start with the first book in a series (All The Pretty Girls), you wouldn't have any problem reading this book on its own.
    • 2/5
      I thought this book was predictible much like alot of crime suspense. I was not really compelled by any of the characters. i don't normally read series book, this particular one was given to me as a gift. I will not pick up any of her other books.