Dead Ringer

Dead Ringer by Mary Burton is a crime novel published by Penguin Books Limited on December 9, 2010. This edition features 432 pages and is presented in English. The story revolves around Kendall Shaw, a local TV presenter who becomes entangled in a series of brutal murders where the killer leaves charms bearing the victims’ names. Each victim bears a striking resemblance to Kendall, leading her to confront her own haunting nightmares and fragmented childhood memories as she seeks to uncover the truth behind the murders.
As Kendall investigates the chilling connection between herself and the victims, she partners with Detective Jacob Warwick, who warns her of the dangers involved. The narrative delves into themes of obsession and the resurfacing of a dark legacy, as every clue brings Kendall closer to becoming the killer’s final target. Readers will find a blend of suspense, mystery, and elements of romance woven throughout the plot, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre.
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Dead Ringer is the latest crime novel from Mary Burton, America’s Queen of Crime.
SOME NIGHTMARES
Beside each body, the killer leaves a simple charm bearing a woman’s name. The victims are strangers to each other, but they have been chosen with the utmost care. Each bears a striking resemblance to Kendall Shaw, a local TV presenter, and each is brutally strangled by a madman whose obsession will never end…
DON’T FADE
In front of the cameras, Kendall is the picture of stylish confidence. But at night she’s haunted by disturbing nightmares that feel like fragmented memories of a childhood she can’t remember. Despite warnings from Detective Jacob Warwick, Kendall can’t stop investigating the recent string of murders. She knows she holds the key to catching an obsessed psychopath – if he doesn’t get to her first…
WITH DAYLIGHT
The deeper Kendall and Jacob dig into the victims’ backgrounds, the more terrifying the discoveries. From the shadows of the past, a legacy of evil has resurfaced. Every murder, every moment has been leading to Kendall. And this time, nothing will stop the killer making her his final victim…
Fans of Tess Gerritsen, Kathy Reichs, and Karin Slaughter will love Mary Burton’s Dead Ringer. Much like The Seventh Victim and Before She Dies, Dead Ringer will have its readers in horrified suspense.
Praise for Mary Burton:
‘A twisted tale . . . I couldn’t put it down!’ Lisa Jackson
‘Stieg Larsson fans will find a lot to like in Burton’s taut, well-paced novel’ Publishers Weekly
Mary Burton is the critically acclaimed author of I’m Watching You, Dead Ringer, Dying Scream, Merciless and Senseless – all set in Virginia, USA, where Mary lives with her family.
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