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Dead Certain (Dead, Bk 2)
Author: Mariah Stewart

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Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780345463937 - ISBN-10: 0345463935
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 400


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover

Book Description:
Three devious prisoners vow murderous revenge. Now the second is free. With her stalker captured, antiques dealer Amanda Crosby can finally sleep at night. Having worked hard to put the nightmare behind her, Amanda has vowed to never be a victim again. But when her business partner, Derek England, is found with a bullet through the back of his head just hours after she left an incriminating message on his voice mail, Amanda finds herself in danger of becoming a victim of another sort. All the evidence points to Amanda as Derek's killer, and Chief of Police Sean Mercer is building the case against her. But when another of her colleagues is found brutally murdered, it's obvious that someone other than Amanda is behind the killings. Suddenly Amanda is a target once again, as a diabolical killer circles ever closer -- and the only thing that stands between her and becoming the third and final victim is the man who had tried to put her behind bars...

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Top Member Book Reviews

Karen B. (falcon) wrote on 3/18/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Good story line, great suspense. Keeps you guessing til near the end.

Shannon T. (chippygirl) wrote on 3/8/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great series!! Fast moving.

Kathy W. (Calmdogs) wrote on 3/7/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Quick read with romance and suspense. Good beach book.

Michele F. (michele) wrote on 10/19/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is part of the Dead seris. I was into these books from the first chapter of the first book. They were all great.

Mary B. S. wrote on 3/14/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Part of a trilogy. Three criminals plot a Strangers On The Train type pact and decide to kill each others enemies. Very good story.

Valerie M. (Val) wrote on 1/21/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is one of the best books I have ever read. you can read it as a series 'Dead even" "Dead Wrong" "Dead Certain" "Dead End" or as a stand alone book. Great story. Val M.

Rhonda S. (RhondaS) wrote on 11/8/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

With her stalker captured, antiquest dedealer Amanda Crosby can finally sleep at night. Or can she? When her business partner is found with a bullet through the back of his head, Amanda finds herself in danger of becoming a victim of another sort. This is one of Stewart's good ones.

Tammy P. (Bluegrass-Angel) wrote on 1/21/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Part of a Trilogy - each book is well written. Amanda is an antiques dealer who had a stalker, and has taken measures to never be a victim again. Her business partner is killed, and all the evidence points to her. However, the Chief of Police, soon realizes that she is being targeted again.

Melanie H. (MELNELYNN) wrote on 9/1/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

If you read DEAD WRONG you have some idea of the plot behind, DEAD CERTAIN. Both were good books.

When three cons meet in a room at a court house, they discuss the possibility of swapping victims. In DEAD WRONG Curtis Channing takes on the three people Vince Giordano wanted dead. Now Vince is out of prison on a technicallity and he goes after the three people Lowell Archer wants dead.

The action is fast moving and I enjoyed seeing what Vince was thinking about.

Amanda Crosby's partner is murdered first. Because of a message she left on his answering machine she is the chief suspect. Sean Mercer the chief of police is building a case against her until her best friend is murdered. He realizes someone is out to get Amanda.

If you read DEAD WRONG first you will recognize Amanda's brother, Evan Crosby as the police detective from that book. Finding a connection between Vince and Archer proves to be nearly impossible, but Sean is convinced there is one.

This was an exciting book and I look forward to the last one DEAD EVEN.

An interesting plot and exciting adventure.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Tawanda M. (tawanda) wrote on 8/18/2007...


good read

Tamiris B. wrote on 4/11/2007...


With her stalker in jail,Amanda thinks she is finally safe,but then she is framed as her business partner's killer!

Ann T. wrote on 3/25/2007...


Very entertaining mystery.

Jan L. wrote on 3/6/2007...


Stunning with a chilling twist...

Doreen O. (dolver) wrote on 2/1/2007...


book 2 in a trilogy. great suspense

Mary L. wrote on 11/4/2006...


After her stalker was put in jail, Amanda has again became a target for a killer. Linked to the Books Dead Certain and Dead Even. I enjoyed all three books

Barbara A. (barbwired) wrote on 8/18/2006...


Three devious prisoners vow murderous revenge. Now the second is free.

With her stalker captured, antiques dealer Amanda Crosby can finally sleep at night. Having worked hard to put the nightmare behind her, Amanda has vowed to never be a victim again. But when her business partner, Derek England, is found with a bullet through the back of his head just hours after she left an incriminating message on his voice mail, Amanda finds herself in danger of becoming a victim of another sort.

All the evidence points to Amanda as Derek's killer, and Chief of Police Sean Mercer is building the case against her. But when another of her colleagues is found brutally murdered, it's obvious that someone other than Amanda is behind the killings. Suddenly Amanda is a target once again, as a diabolical killer circles ever closer--and the only thing that stands between her and becoming the third and final victim is the man who had tried to put her behind bars. . . .



Ross M. (Parrothead) wrote on 7/27/2006...


SUMMARY: Her stalker/assailant now safely in jail, antiquities-expert Amanda Crosby has put her life back together and, in the process, has discovered an independence heretofore unknown: she has earned her black belt in tae kwon do, publicly speaks about the necessity of stalker awareness, and even has a column in the local newspaper. As her life is coming together, her business partner and best friend, Derek England, makes a move that could potentially destroy their antiques shop. Angry and frustrated, Amanda makes some innocuous threats...and is later horrified when they come true. Amanda find herself the primary suspect, but as the bodies continue to drop, it becomes apparent that Amanda herself is the real target.

WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT: Amanda Crosby is the most well-rounded and believable heroine of Stewart's trilogy. She's smart, independent, and decisive, but also vulnerable and thoughtful. Chief Sean Mercer is an admirable love interest, with his own tragic past. Two people alone in the world, finding each other in a time of great peril...trite, but extremely effective. Villainous Vince Giordano is also the most frightening criminal of this trilogy in that there is no real etiology ascribed to his evil; he just is evil.

WHY YOU WON'T: Honestly, I can't think of any real reason why you won't enjoy this novel, assuming you enjoy this genre. The action sequences are able, as are the romance sequences. The characters are well-written and enjoyable. The conclusion is very satisfactory.

BOTTOM LINE: The second and best installment in Stewart's trilogy. Highly recommended.

AMAZON.COM READER'S REVIEW

Kitty A. wrote on 7/18/2006...


I could not get into the authors style of writing.

Barbara F. wrote on 6/4/2006...


With her stalker captured, antiques dealer Amanda Crosby can finally sleep at night. But three devious prisoners vow murderous revenge and the second one is now free!


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