The Last Victim

A Novel

By: Karen Robards

Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee

Electrifying suspense, cutting-edge psychological insight, and an unforgettably sensuous love story—these are the trademarks of Karen Robards’s sizzling novels. Now the New York Times bestselling author launches a red-hot new paranormal romantic thriller series featuring the fascinating Dr. Charlotte Stone, a serial killer expert whose extraordinary powers lead her from ecstasy to terror.

THE LAST VICTIM

Dr. Charlotte Stone sees what others do not.

A sought-after expert in criminal pathology, Charlie regularly sits face-to-face with madmen. Obsessed with learning what makes human monsters commit terrible crimes, Charlie desires little else from life—no doubt because when she was sixteen, she herself survived a serial killer’s bloodbath: A man butchered the family of Charlie’s best friend, Holly, then left the girl’s body on a seaside boardwalk one week later.

Because of the information Charlie gave police, the Boardwalk Killer went underground. She kept to herself her eerie postmortem visions of Holly and her mother. And even years later, knowing her contact with ghosts might undermine her credibility as a psychological expert, Charlie tells no one about the visits she gets from the spirit world.

Now all-too-handsome FBI agent Tony Bartoli is telling Charlie that a teenage girl is missing, her family slaughtered. Bartoli suspects that after fifteen years, the Boardwalk Killer—or a sick copycat with his M.O.—is back. Time is running short for an innocent, kidnapped girl, and Bartoli pleads for Charlie’s help.

This is the one case Charlie shouldn’t go near. But she also knows that she may be the one person in the world who can stop this vicious killer. For Charlie—whose good looks disguise a world of hurt, vulnerability, and potent psychic gifts—a frantic hunt for a madman soon becomes a complex test of cunning, passions, and secrets. Aiding Dr. Stone on her quest to catch a madman is a ghostly presence with bad intentions: the fiery spirit of seductive bad boy Michael Garland who refuses to be ignored, though in his cat and mouse game they may both lose their hearts.

Dr. Charlotte Stone sees what others do not. And she sees the Boardwalk Killer coming for her.

Critic reviews

Praise for Karen Robards

“Draw a line between two extremely popular genres, mysteries and romance novels, and in the middle you will find the bestselling Robards. She merges the two worlds like no one else, deftly interlacing plot and passion.”—Albany Times Union

“Robards has a true flair for characterization and excels at adding large doses of humor to the spicy mix.”—RT Book Reviews

“One of the most popular voices in women’s fiction.”—Newsweek

“Robards is one terrific storyteller.”—Chicago Tribune

THE LAST VICTIM!!

I ENJOYED THIS LISTEN ,,I ENJOY KAREN ROBARDS BOOKS AND THIS ONE IS
RIGHT UP THERE!!

Nail biting serial killer thriller with a twist

This was the first book I ever read by Karen Robards in 2003 when it was released. I loved it then and wanted to go back to that series again so I bought the audiobook. I absolutely love her writing style and it is more exciting in audio form! She writes the way I think & talk! This story draws you in from the very first sentence and doesn't let you go! I was kept guessing all the way through to the end. This book has everything, a strong female lead character in Charlie, suspense, great cast of characters who are unpredictable and quirky, as well as being hot and steamy. It is still so fresh and different from any other book out there.

A real page turner, so to speak

I think Karen Robards is my new favorite author. This is the fourth book in a row that I have binged on and am looking forward to the next. After I finish this series, I will start over again , and I never re read a book. Excellent story line and great narration !

Pass on this

Blah story, crappy narration, I had to force myself to finish this one. Save the credit for something else.

Torture to listen to!!

What did you like about this audiobook?

Good story but a bit too predictable.

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Reading was way too slow and voice was boring and annoying. Even the action scenes were boring they were read so slow. The same can be said for any romantic parts. If not for the story line I would've stopped listening.