As Good As Dead

by Beverly Barton

Cherokee Point Trilogy (3)

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What She Doesn't Know. . .

The victims are all found face-down in the murky waters of the creek that runs through Cherokee Pointe, Tennessee. They are naked, except for the black satin ribbon tied around their necks. And each murdered woman shares a single characteristic. . .they are all redheads. . .

Just Might. . .

Socialite Reve Sorrell has come to Cherokee Pointe seeking answers about her family history and her shocking connection to wrong-side-of-the-tracks Jazzy Talbot. With their show more stunning good looks and shining red hair, the two are mirror images of each other--twins abandoned at birth and raised in very different worlds. And whoever left them for dead on a cold night thirty years ago isn't about to let them uncover the truth now. . .

Kill Her

As a serial killer leaves another chilling calling card in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Reve turns to Sheriff Jacob Butler to help her unravel the potentially deadly secrets of her past. But someone will do anything to stop her. . .someone who won't make the same mistake twice. . .someone more cunning than she knows. . .and closer than she ever could imagine. . .

"Fast. . .edgy. . .sexy. . .I loved The Fifth Victim!" --Linda Howard, New York Times bestselling author

"Smart, sexy, and scary as hell. Beverly Barton just keeps getting better and better." --Lisa Jackson, New York Times bestselling author on The Fifth Victim.
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Socialite Reve Sorrell returns to Cherokee Pointe, Tennessee to learn more about her family history and to find out for certain whether local bar owner Jazzy Talbot is her twin though the two look identical except for minor material things. Jazzy wonders why her beloved septuagenarian Aunt Sally would have lied about a sister and perhaps her mother while Reve struggles with being adopted. The suspense is riveting, you can feel the evil lurking. Reve and Jacob start out as less then friendly but they have a passion and a connection that is amazing. I love Beverly Barton books.
This book contains a 30 year old murder mystery, a modern day serial killer and a set of long lost twins. Throw in some romance and there you have it. The book was pretty solid, and was interesting. I haven't read the previous books in the series, and I was still able to enjoy this one.
A few too many characters, (even the author was confused when the excitement level was high) but it all made sense in the end. Good Book!
Very good storyline. Good mysteries. Recommend for those who like to settle in with a good book. Be aware that once you read one of her books you will want to read more!

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Beverly Barton was born in Alabama in 1946. She attended the University of North Alabama, but left to marry her husband, who was in the military. Before becoming a romance novelist, she was a stay-at-home mom. Her first romance novel, Yankee Lover, was published in 1990. She wrote more than 70 books during her lifetime including The Protectors show more series and the Dead By trilogy. She won several awards including the Romance Writers of America's Maggie Award, the RWA's National Reader's Choice Award, and the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She died of heart failure on April 21, 2011 at the age of 64. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Original title
As Good As Dead
Alternate titles
If Looks Could Kill
Original publication date
2004-09-01
People/Characters
Jacob Butler; Reve Sorrell; Kat Baker; Jasmine "Jazzy" Talbot; Harry; Sally Talbot (show all 29); Ludie Smith; Caleb McCord; Galvin MacNair; Lacy Fallon; Genny Sloan; Reba Upton; Dallas Sloan; Jim Upton; Veda MacKinnon; Farlan MacKinnon; Wallace MacKinnon; Brian MacKinnon; Becky Olmstead; Glenda Motte; Dora; Cyrus; Maxwell "Max" Fennel; Dodd Keefer; Wade Truman; Erin Mercer; Claudia Fennel; Steve Cox; Josh Hudson
Important places
Cherokee Pointe, Tennessee, USA
Dedication
In memory of my father, a man with a kind and
generous heart, a mind that thirsted for knowledge and
a truly good soul destined for eternal happiness. This
one is for you, Dee Jr., my daddy.
First words
Prologue: Kat Baker applied the dark pink lipstick to her mouth, tossed the plastic wand onto the dressing table and stood up to view herself in the full-length mirror.
Publisher's editor
Scognamiglio, John

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Genres
Fiction and Literature, Romance, Suspense & Thriller
DDC/MDS
813.54Literature & rhetoricAmerican literature in EnglishAmerican fiction in English1900-19991945-1999
LCC
PS3552 .A76777 .A8Language and LiteratureAmerican literatureAmerican literatureIndividual authors1961-
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