Sandra Improves with Each Book She Writes!!!!!!!!!

To have begun as a "romance novelist", Sandra has come SO far into the world of reality and it's a pleasure to listen to each new audio she releases. I thought "The Crush" had to be the best, but she won out again with her newest "Darkness" novel. Being a Texan myself I can identify with many of the places she writes about, and being a Sheriff's Deputy for many years I can also lose myself in her stories where crime scenes are involved. She definitely did her homework on this one, including the use of the Internet for sex meets. I'd like to think that more parents would read or listen to this book and realize that this doesn't just happen to other people's kids. It could be happening right under your own nose. Sneaking out bedroom windows at night (and back in)....children having sex without even knowing the name of their partners or anything about them...and the pompous attitude of the judge who cared more about his re-election status than the betterment of his own daughter is so REAL in today's society. The entire book just screams of realism, which in itself is so sad but I believe it was wonderfuly written by an author who has come up through the ranks. Those of you who don't listen to the unabridged audio version miss out on so much, including the chilling pauses when Valentino calls in and also when his voice suddenly changes. I would recommend this book to anyone - especially a parent of a teenager. And to Sandra, I want to say you've improved 100% in your methods and I hope you stay on the path you're on. You're doing an incredible job.

Suspenseful Thriller

While the contents of the book is disturbing. It is a very good novel. With suspenseful characters such as Paris,Dean,Stan and others. Ending is excellent. While some of Sandra's Brown novels have been lackluster in the past. This makes up for it.

An up-all-night page turner!

Popular late night radio show host Paris Gibson has had her share of crank calls, but something about the call from Valentino strikes her as more than a crank. For Valentino this call is about revenge and the upcoming terror he plans to wreak on Paris. Valentino explains of the broken heart he has due to his girlfriend leaving him on the advice of Paris. As a result of the breakup he has kidnapped the ex-girlfriend and plans to kill her in 72 hours, and after that he plans on going after Paris.

Teaming with the Austin police department, Paris is in a race against the clock to stop a killer before he carries out his threats, and to make matters worse the police have enlisted the help of Dean Malloy, a criminal psychologist of whom Paris shares a past.

As time runs out, Paris is forced to confront old memories, as well as her feelings towards Dean, but most importantly the shocking realization that the killer may not be a stranger.

'Hello, darkness' is a fast-paced thriller that surprises with every turn of the page. From page one a twisted tale of sex and murder grabs hold, with one shocking twist after another, all leading to a very satisfying and stunning conclusion. Filled with great characters, as well as Brown's trademark plot twists, 'Hello, darkness' proves to be her most suspenseful novel to date. Sandra Brown has been at the forefront of thriller writers with her best-selling novels and her latest is further proof of her mastery in creating edge of your seat thrillers. Set aside some time and be prepared to stay up all night turning the pages of this non-stop thrill ride.

Expect to see 'Hello, darkness' dominating the top spot on all the list's.

A MUST read.

Nick Gonnella