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    Killing Fear: A Novel

    By Allison Brennan

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    “[Brennan] is making a name for herself by producing not only memorable heroes but also unforgettable villains.”—Romantic Times Book Reviews

    Fear never dies

    Theodore Glenn loves to inflict pain . . . both on his victims and on those who later find the mutilated corpses. At his trial seven years ago, Glenn vowed vengeance on Detective Will Hooper, the cop who nabbed him, and beautiful Robin McKenna, the stripper whose testimony put him behind bars.

    When a catastrophic disaster sets Glenn free, he blazes a freshly bloodied path across San Diego County. But the death he craves most is Robin McKenna’s.

    Putting aside their past troubled relationship, Will rushes to protect Robin, now a savvy businesswoman operating an upscale club. As the killings mount and Glenn proves a master manipulator, Robin and Will become snared in a twisted web of horror. But the shocking truth is even worse: The evil they are to face is even deadlier than they fear.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
    Release dateJan 29, 2008
    ISBN9780345504470
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    Killing Fear: A Novel
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    Allison Brennan

    ALLISON BRENNAN is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of over forty-five novels. She has been nominated for Best Paperback Original Thriller by International Thriller Writers and the Daphne du Maurier Award. A former consultant in the California State Legislature, Allison lives in Arizona with her husband, five kids and assorted pets.

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    • 3/5
      Unfortunately, this is more of the kind of thing Brennan's second series gave us, nowhere near the quality of the The Hunt, etc. The hero's a jerk, the heroine's perfect and their romance is never explained. There's no reason (other than adrenaline and fear) for these two to get together, certainly not to stay together. The serial killer aspect isn't anything new. So if you read this book don't expect the best of the writer.
    • 5/5
      A good romantic suspense with plenty of action that moved right along. I liked how the story was told by interweaving segments of the past that explained the reasons for current behavior. When convicted killer escapes from prison, he goes after detective Will who arrested him and ex-stripper Robin who testified against him.
    • 4/5
      I have always enjoyed Allison Brennan's books, and this one is no different. The introduction to the characters was smooth and they were well developed. The story starts by showing us what happened in the trial. It then flashes forward 7 years and follows Theodore Glenn in prison.. Then it all changes when he is able to escape and then has a chance to get revenge.

      You could feel the pull between Will and Robin from the beginning, even though they were completely denying the fact to themselves. I thought that them having a past and all of a sudden getting back together would irritate me, but it was well written and believable. You knew the "Bad guy" from the beginning, but it made for a very interesting story to be able to experience things through him also. In addition, there was enough of a twist towards the middle that made me want to keep reading.

      I didn't find anything overly frustrating in this book.. at least nothing that I constantly was like "Really, are you serious". It is well written and I really enjoyed it.
    • 4/5
      Killing Fear by Allison Brennan
      4.5 Stars

      Synopsis:
      Seven years ago, Theodore Lawrence Glenn was convicted of murdering four exotic dancers and swore revenge against those responsible for his imprisonment. Now he has escaped and Robin McKenna, the main prosecution witness, and Will Hooper, the detective who put Glenn away, are reunited and must get past their personal issues if they are to survive the machinations of this sadistic killer.

      Review:
      Wow! This book is incredibly gritty and realistic. The plot has several intertwined threads that come together to form a strong and cohesive whole. Some of the past events are told in flashback, which reinforces characterization and does not distract the reader from the progression of the present day storyline.

      The author does not shy away from portraying both the personal and professional weaknesses of her characters. Robin and Will’s relationship, past and present, is intensely emotional and engrossing. She is a strong and independent heroine whose success is even more significant given the adversity she has faced while he is prototypical ladies’ man who has finally met his match.

      The sociopathic Glenn is also a phenomenal character and one of the most diabolical villains I have ever encountered. Nevertheless, some of the secondary characters could have been better developed, as the lack of sufficient detail regarding their backgrounds makes it difficult to fully grasp the import of certain developments within the investigative subplot.

      In sum, a fast-paced and exciting read with riveting twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. Be warned, once you pick it up it will be very difficult to put it down again.
    • 4/5
      Theodore Glen always gets what he wants. He wanted Robin McKenna, when she was a stripper, but she does not trust him and tries to warn the girls that works with her to be careful. Her feeling were right when the girls that dated Theodore are found murdered.Theodore went to prison for multiple murders. He escapes when an earthquake crumbles the prison. He wants Robin McKenna in the worst way. He will torture her for not wanting him. Seven years ago, Detective Will Hooper started having feelings for Robin, but after questioning her about her relationship with Theodore their own relationship drastically grew apart. Will Hooper is back on the case. Theodore is smart and enjoys playing the game. Will and Robin become the next targets for Theodore. The story is fast paced and interesting. I kept on wanting to know what was going to happen next. There are parts of the book that are gruesome but not that gruesome that I was turned off the book. All in all, it was a good book.
    • 3/5
      Book #1 in the Prison Break series by this author. I received an advance copy of book #3 as part of the Early Reviewers Group, and couldn't read that until I read books #1 and 2.As the start of a new series, there isn't much that is new here, but the author does tell her story well. The characters don't make much sense yet, they have a long history and are thrown back together when an earthquake allows a convicted murderer to escape from prison. Attempts to recapture him and the subsequent crimes he commits give the action part of the book lots of energy, but I haven't figured out the back story yet, nor do I see how this will evolve into a series. The book is well written and the pace is good, the writer keeps you turning the pages as each new development emerges. On to Book #2, Tempting Evil........
    • 3/5
      This is not a genre that I frequently read. I find books of this nature to be morbid and disturbing. If I want to learn about psychos butchering other people; I will watch the evening news. But, anyway…….I won the third book in the series from the Early Reviewer program. I purchased book one and two to read before I read my free copy. (I am physically incapable of reading a series out of order). JThis was a pretty good read. Interesting. It felt a little….long-winded. There was A LOT of other characters to keep up with. It was not confusing, but the narration jumped between quite a few different people and it grew tiresome keeping track of them. This was the first novel that I have read by this author, and I developed a sneaking suspicion that the reason for the excess in characters was due to the fact that they were main characters from her other books. I did some research….and, yep…..they were. One of the good things about this series (and I believe her other series as well) is it appears they do not have to be read in order. While some characters from other books will make an appearance, the main characters differ in the subsequent novels. Since this is not my normal choice of reading material, I MAY skip over the second novel for now. (Even though that is difficult for me).The most interesting character in the book is actually a very minor side character named Nico. I would certainly like to see a novel devoted to him alone.
    • 3/5
      Totally unbelievable romance--there's no explanation of what the attraction between these two is. And the serial killer stuff is the same thing you've read in dozens of places. It's not that this book is badly written, because Brennan's a competent writer and keeps the action moving right along, but there's not much here.