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Ballantine Books (2007), Edition: First Edition, 432 pages
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Fiction. Romance. Suspense. HTML:A cunning killer hides in plain sight. A troubled teenage girl has been charged with the grisly murder of her stepfather. The evidence is damning: Emily was found alone at the scene with blood on her hands, and an incriminating e-mail she wrote outlines a murder plot identical to the method of the brutal slaying. But deputy district attorney Julia Chandler believes her niece is innocent, and she's determined to keep the promise she made to protect her dead brother's daughter--even if it means hiring private eye Connor Kincaid . . . the man who blames her for forcing his resignation from the police department. Together Julia and Connor uncover a chain of unsolved violent crimes tied to an unorthodox therapist whose anonymous online patients purge their anger by posting lethal fantasies. But someone in the group has turned vigilante, turning the game of virtual murder into a flesh-and-blood vendetta. After evil is seen, face your ultimate fear. From the Paperback edition..… (more)
User reviews
LibraryThing member bookbeat
Book 2 in the evil trilogy & in this book we meet Connor Kincaid, an ex-cop turned private investigator. Julia Chandler, Deputy District Attorney, and instrumental in having Connor forced off the police department five years ago, needs his help in proving her niece, Emily's innocence. Emily is
An online group called "Wishlist" where troubled teens express their anger & how they'd kill the person, starts fulfilling the wishes.
Connor has never forgiven Julia for her hand in his being forced to resign from the police, but as they rush to try & prove Emily's innocence, they are able to work through some past issues.
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being accused of brutally killing her step-father, Judge Montgomery who had sexually abused her. An online group called "Wishlist" where troubled teens express their anger & how they'd kill the person, starts fulfilling the wishes.
Connor has never forgiven Julia for her hand in his being forced to resign from the police, but as they rush to try & prove Emily's innocence, they are able to work through some past issues.
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LibraryThing member reading_crystal
This installment in the "Evil" trilogy (Speak No Evil, See No Evil, Fear No Evil) centers around Julia Chandler an assistant district attorney and Conner Kincaid, brother to Carina Kincaid and former police officer. Julia and Chandler have a history and it's not a happy one since it centers on the
Julia, Conner and Conner's brother Dillon work together to sort out some strange happenings in their area and track down the killers to help prove Emily's innocence. On the way to that end, Julia and Conner have to work through their feelings from the past and the feelings that they are currently feeling.
Loaded with suspense with a side of romance, plus characters you really like, See No Evil is a great read from start to finish. EAch time I set this book down, I couldn't wait until I could pick it up next and see what Julia and Conner would do. The mystery is intricately woven and very enjoyable to try and figure out. The crimes and the subject matter are dark and handled very realistically but you don't feel bogged down by the whole plot. These characters will stay with you for awhile as well as the circumstances in which the crimes were committed. Ms. Brennan has another winner on her hands and I'm only sorry I didn't read this earlier!
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time when he resigned from the police force. But Julia's niece, Emily, is in trouble and Conner has helped out before as a private eye to help find Emily and Julia needs him now since Emily's stepfather has been murdered and Emily looks like the prime suspect.Julia, Conner and Conner's brother Dillon work together to sort out some strange happenings in their area and track down the killers to help prove Emily's innocence. On the way to that end, Julia and Conner have to work through their feelings from the past and the feelings that they are currently feeling.
Loaded with suspense with a side of romance, plus characters you really like, See No Evil is a great read from start to finish. EAch time I set this book down, I couldn't wait until I could pick it up next and see what Julia and Conner would do. The mystery is intricately woven and very enjoyable to try and figure out. The crimes and the subject matter are dark and handled very realistically but you don't feel bogged down by the whole plot. These characters will stay with you for awhile as well as the circumstances in which the crimes were committed. Ms. Brennan has another winner on her hands and I'm only sorry I didn't read this earlier!
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LibraryThing member callmejacx
See No Evil is the second book of the “Evil trilogy”.
Assistant district attorney, Julia Chandler’s niece, Emily is charged for murder of her stepfather. Conner Kincaid, a private investigator, helps on the case along with Conner’s brother, Dillion.
When Julia finds out that Emily had be
Other people are being murdered. An online group of troubled teens called “Wishlist” seem connected in some way.
I enjoyed the first book “Speak No Evil” and couldn’t wait to read this second book. I found once that I hit the half way mark in this book I got lost. I had trouble remembering who was who. Even at the end when it all came together I didn’t quite understand all the connections. Maybe it is just me, but I liked the first book so much more. I am looking forward to the third book in the trilogy though.
Assistant district attorney, Julia Chandler’s niece, Emily is charged for murder of her stepfather. Conner Kincaid, a private investigator, helps on the case along with Conner’s brother, Dillion.
When Julia finds out that Emily had be
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sexually abused she can’t help remember the promised she gave to her brother before he died. She feels like she has let her brother down by allowing this to happen. Julia cannot accept that Emily would ever brutally murder anyone and will do anything to find the real killer.Other people are being murdered. An online group of troubled teens called “Wishlist” seem connected in some way.
I enjoyed the first book “Speak No Evil” and couldn’t wait to read this second book. I found once that I hit the half way mark in this book I got lost. I had trouble remembering who was who. Even at the end when it all came together I didn’t quite understand all the connections. Maybe it is just me, but I liked the first book so much more. I am looking forward to the third book in the trilogy though.
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LibraryThing member Dawn772
A good suspense story with a little romance and plenty of action that moved right along. I liked how they all worked to solve the crime but the progression of the hate-to-love relationship was not very believable. When attorney Julia's niece is a murder suspect she asks Connor to investigate
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LibraryThing member Carol420
Julia and Connor uncover a chain of unsolved violent crimes tied to an on-line website where the therapist has his patients post lethal fantasies. Of course you know where this is going. Someone has decided to turn virtual reality into actual reality. A very good story. I just enjoyed the story,
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the excitement of figuring out the bad guy and of course the ending, I never saw that coming. Show Less
LibraryThing member Nora_Reads
This book is not for the faint of heart. Creepy, chilling, thrilling... all are words that describe Allison's 2nd book in this series. I'm ready for book #3!
LibraryThing member Lauren2013
See No Evil
4 Stars
When her niece is accused of killing her stepfather, Deputy District Attorney Julia Chander must join forces with Private Investigator Connor Kincaid to overcover the web of lies and intrigue surrounding the murder. This is made all the more difficult given Julia and Connor's
The suspense plot involves captivating themes of vigilantism and the vulnerability of young people to manipulation. The cult-like vigilante group with its mysterious, enigmatic leader behind the scenes has a chilling effect on the reader. One problem, however, is the lack of character development for some of the secondary cast as well as a need to offer up less obvious red herrings and villains.
The romance is enjoyable as both Connor and Julia are sympathetic characters, and their relationship develops slowly from hate and distrust to admiration and love. They take their time overcoming their individual reservations and giving in to their mutual attraction. They have good chemistry and their connection in believable.
One last comment is about the writing style. There is an awkwardness surrounding the progression of certain events. It is as if Brennan wants the reader to come to a certain conclusion yet has failed to provide the necessary foundation and detail for the leap of logic that is necessary to reach said conclusion.
All in all, a satisfying read and I look forward to the final book in the trilogy, which is Dillon's story.
4 Stars
When her niece is accused of killing her stepfather, Deputy District Attorney Julia Chander must join forces with Private Investigator Connor Kincaid to overcover the web of lies and intrigue surrounding the murder. This is made all the more difficult given Julia and Connor's
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turbulent past. The suspense plot involves captivating themes of vigilantism and the vulnerability of young people to manipulation. The cult-like vigilante group with its mysterious, enigmatic leader behind the scenes has a chilling effect on the reader. One problem, however, is the lack of character development for some of the secondary cast as well as a need to offer up less obvious red herrings and villains.
The romance is enjoyable as both Connor and Julia are sympathetic characters, and their relationship develops slowly from hate and distrust to admiration and love. They take their time overcoming their individual reservations and giving in to their mutual attraction. They have good chemistry and their connection in believable.
One last comment is about the writing style. There is an awkwardness surrounding the progression of certain events. It is as if Brennan wants the reader to come to a certain conclusion yet has failed to provide the necessary foundation and detail for the leap of logic that is necessary to reach said conclusion.
All in all, a satisfying read and I look forward to the final book in the trilogy, which is Dillon's story.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2007-02-28
Physical description
432 p.; 4.16 inches
ISBN
0345495039 / 9780345495037