No stupid misunderstandings in the relationship between John Paul and Avery. I was happy to see John Paul Renard play the role of hero - he was great in MERCY. Not quite as good as the prequel, MERCY, but better than most of Garwood's contemporary novels. KILLJOY is a surprisingly good romantic suspense. She never fails to deliver a solid performance. If you want non-reality type chick-lit with a hint of suspense get this one but if you want a real suspenseful story look elsewhere. It has taken a lot of willpower to make me continue listening through these horribly adolescent sounding conversations to finally get to the conclusion of the book. I am personally tired of women in these type books that are supposed to be so tough and self-reliant but the first time they get cold they look to the man they are with and say to themselves ' I'm cold - I wish he would hold me' Oh brother! The amateurish writing of the dialogs in this book is supremely tiring.

As a woman I think I can write this review about the female main character in this book without being classified as just sexist. I read these reviews before I invest $ and download a book so as a thank you to all of you out there that write reviews I will warn you about this one. This is the first time I have felt strongly enough about a listen to write a review.

Now, with scant clues and fewer resources, Avery must track down and save Carolyn - and outmaneuver a brilliant killer who is part of an elaborate plot of madness and lethal vengeance. Under false pretenses, she is taken to an isolated retreat by a handsome stranger with a dazzling smile, suave demeanor, and the darkest of motives. Plus she persuades her niece to join her for the two weeks of luxury and decadence.īut Carolyn never makes it to Utopia. At first she is resistant, but then she figures it will be a welcome respite from the cutthroat advertising business, not to mention a networking extravaganza. But soon she will have to use every one of her skills on a case that hits painfully close to home.Īvery's workaholic aunt, Carolyn Salvetti, is certain her (soon-to-be ex) husband sent her the gold embossed reservation to the posh Utopia Spa in the mountains of Colorado.

Her razor-sharp mind and ability to gather data and decipher evidence has made Avery an expert crime analyst for the FBI.

This traumatic experience propels Avery into a life of law and order. The killer was soon caught, convicted, and is currently serving a life sentence in Florida. Then, when she was 10, she saw her grandmother murdered in cold blood, before Avery herself was shot and left for dead. Abandoned by her rapacious, conniving mother when she was only three days old, Avery was raised by her grandmother and beloved aunt Carolyn. Avery Delaney has tried to put the past far behind her.

Killjoy by julie garwood