Compulsion, Allison Brennan
Compulsion, Allison Brennan
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Compulsion
A Novel

Author: Allison Brennan

Narrator: Eliza Foss

Unabridged: 14 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/07/2015


Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan is back with Compulsion, another high-octane thriller starring the "compelling new protagonist" (RT Book Reviews) Maxine Revere.

Investigative reporter Maxine Revere has a theory: that the five New York City murders for which Adam Bachman is being tried are just part of his killing spree. In probing the disappearance of a retired couple the prior summer, Max uncovers striking similarities to Bachman's MO and develops a theory that Bachman wasn't working alone.

Max wins a coveted pre-trial interview with the killer, whose disarming composure is combined with uncomfortable knowledge of Max's own past. She leaves the room convinced, but unable to prove, that Bachman knows exactly what happened to the missing couple. The D.A. wants nothing to jeopardize his case against Bachman and refuses to consider Max's theory. With no physical evidence, Max has to rely on her own wits and investigative prowess to dig deep into Bachman's past. The picture that Max puts together is far darker and more deadly than she ever imagined.

As Max gets closer to the truth, she doesn't realize that she's walking down a road that has been paved just for her. That every step she takes brings her one step closer to a brilliant, methodical sociopath who has been waiting for her to make just one small mistake.

And when she does, he'll be there waiting.

About Allison Brennan

ALLISON BRENNAN is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over forty novels, including the Lucy Kincaid and Max Revere series. She was nominated for Best Paperback Original Thriller by the International Thriller Writers and is a two-time winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award by Kiss of Death. Married for more than a quarter of a century, Allison and her husband Dan raised five children, and currently live in Arizona where they enjoy baseball's spring training and exploring the Grand Canyon.

About Eliza Foss

Eliza Foss has performed in numerous theaters both in New York City and around the country.  She's performed in Ten Unknown, Natural Selection, and Angels Don't Dance, among others.  She has appeared in the films Split Ends and Chutney Popcorn as well as on television in Law & Order and The Merrow Report.  She holds a M.F.A from the New York University Graduate Acting Program. Eliza has narrated over thirty audiobooks and short stories, including The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd, The Beck Diet Solution by Judith S. Beck, and Big Love by Sarah Dunn.  She was featured in AudioFile magazine as one of “audio’s hottest romance narrators.”


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jonetta on September 24, 2021

Investigative reporter Maxine (Max) Revere is covering the trial of murderer Adam Bachman for her network. She’s the host of Maximum Exposure and this is a different role from that. Bachman is charged with the murders of five people and the evidence is irrefutable, however Max believes not only are......more

Goodreads review by Robin on September 24, 2021

Investigative Reporter Maxine Revere believes the missing persons case she is working has ties to serial killer Adam Bachman. Bachman is currently on trial for the kidnapping and attempted murder of a woman in New York City. Evidence of five other murders were found in his apartment. But Max believe......more

Goodreads review by Sunny on April 16, 2015

Review posted on Kindles & Wine You might remember from my review of Notorious last year that I was left wanting more where Maxine Revere’s personal life was concerned, so I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about Max both personally and professionally while reading Compulsion. Her personality......more

Goodreads review by Reindert on February 11, 2018

It took half of the book to really get the suspense running, which was different from the first two installments of the series. This mainly resulted in a lower rating, combined with a simpeler story line. Overall it was still a good read, with a huge plottwist near the end. Brennan has the power to......more

Goodreads review by Cocktails and Books on March 18, 2015

Compulsion is a riveting story. I haven’t read crime drama or a psychological thriller for some time, so this book gave me my much needed fix! This is the first book I have read by Allison Brennan, therefore my first in the Max Revere series. Brennan did a great job at explaining some of the back st......more


Quotes

Notorious blew me away. Explosive suspense ratchets up with every turn of the page as murders--both past and present--twist into a story that demands to be read in one sitting. Here is a novel destined for bestsellerdom that will leave people clamoring for more stories of Max Revere. I know I will be!” —James Rollins

“Fast-paced fun! Notorious packs in the thrills as investigative reporter Max confronts new murders and old family secrets in a suspense novel guaranteed to keep you up late at night!” —Lisa Gardner

“A high octane thriller...Max Revere is a smart, savvy and irrepressible modern hero.” —Andrew Gross

“Brennan does a terrific job...Filled with action, intrigue and emotion, Brennan delivers an exceptional novel that is engaging from beginning to end.” —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)

“The novels featuring Lucy Kincaid and her cohorts are marked with deep characterizations and details of the workings of investigations by private eyes, the police, and the FBI...Catch the latest in this series as Lucy continues to evolve in strength and wisdom.” —Romance Reviews Today

“Brennan throws a lot of story lines into the air and juggles them like a master. The mystery proves to be both compelling and complex. Previous knowledge of Lucy Kincaid books isn't necessary to enjoy this chilling and twisty romantic suspense gem.” —Associated Press

“Excellent...The suspense was can't-put-it-down exciting.” —Fresh Fiction