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Dead by Trilogy #1-3
Beverly Barton Bundle: Dead By Midnight / Dead By Morning / Dead By Nightfall
In Murder. . .
The last sounds Dean Wilson hears are a clock striking twelve and a killer's taunting words. And his death is just the first. One by one, victims are stalked and shot at close range. Only the killer knows their sins, and who will be the next to die at midnight. . .
And In Life. . .
In the ten years since her Hollywood career imploded, Lorie Hammonds has built a good life in her Alabama hometown. When the first death threat arrives, she assumes it's a joke. Then she gets a second note. Sheriff Mike Birkett, her high-school sweetheart, has avoided Lorie since she returned to Dunmore, but when investigators uncover her connection to a string of recent murders, he's drawn into a case that's terrifyingly personal.
Timing Is Everything
The Darkest Sins
He begins his work just before dawn, wielding a knife with the precision of a surgeon. Cunning and meticulous, he's always in control. Mercy is not an option. . .
Will Always
Maleah Purdue is tough, outspoken, and completely dedicated to her work at the Powell Security Agency. But her fearless exterior shatters when a madman begins killing her colleagues one by one, mimicking a notorious serial killer already behind bars. Working alongside top profiler Derek Lawrence, Maleah will do anything to find the murderer, even if it means playing a psychopath's twisted mind games.
Come To Light
No one connected to the Agency is safe. No one is beyond suspicion. For as Maleah and Derek piece together the clues, they uncover a chilling legacy of lies and brutal vengeance-and a killer who has been hiding in plain sight all along. . .
The Fear. . .
Malcolm York is a sadistic monster, guilty of unspeakable crimes. And with his endless wealth he's funded a series of depraved hunts. The few who survived can never forget. They can only be thankful the terror is over. Until rumors start swirling. . .
Only Stops. . .
Griffin Powell knows the twisted depths of York's madness. He's also sure that York is dead. But then Griff's wife, Nicole, disappears and the phone calls begin--that familiar voice taunting him, promising to destroy everything Griff loves.
When You Die. . .
Using all the resources of the Powell Agency, Griff searches for Nic, aware that every step propels him further into a madman's web. Because the only way to keep Nic safe is to join one last perverse game where winner kills all, and the loser is dead by nightfall. . .
The last sounds Dean Wilson hears are a clock striking twelve and a killer's taunting words. And his death is just the first. One by one, victims are stalked and shot at close range. Only the killer knows their sins, and who will be the next to die at midnight. . .
And In Life. . .
In the ten years since her Hollywood career imploded, Lorie Hammonds has built a good life in her Alabama hometown. When the first death threat arrives, she assumes it's a joke. Then she gets a second note. Sheriff Mike Birkett, her high-school sweetheart, has avoided Lorie since she returned to Dunmore, but when investigators uncover her connection to a string of recent murders, he's drawn into a case that's terrifyingly personal.
Timing Is Everything
The Darkest Sins
He begins his work just before dawn, wielding a knife with the precision of a surgeon. Cunning and meticulous, he's always in control. Mercy is not an option. . .
Will Always
Maleah Purdue is tough, outspoken, and completely dedicated to her work at the Powell Security Agency. But her fearless exterior shatters when a madman begins killing her colleagues one by one, mimicking a notorious serial killer already behind bars. Working alongside top profiler Derek Lawrence, Maleah will do anything to find the murderer, even if it means playing a psychopath's twisted mind games.
Come To Light
No one connected to the Agency is safe. No one is beyond suspicion. For as Maleah and Derek piece together the clues, they uncover a chilling legacy of lies and brutal vengeance-and a killer who has been hiding in plain sight all along. . .
The Fear. . .
Malcolm York is a sadistic monster, guilty of unspeakable crimes. And with his endless wealth he's funded a series of depraved hunts. The few who survived can never forget. They can only be thankful the terror is over. Until rumors start swirling. . .
Only Stops. . .
Griffin Powell knows the twisted depths of York's madness. He's also sure that York is dead. But then Griff's wife, Nicole, disappears and the phone calls begin--that familiar voice taunting him, promising to destroy everything Griff loves.
When You Die. . .
Using all the resources of the Powell Agency, Griff searches for Nic, aware that every step propels him further into a madman's web. Because the only way to keep Nic safe is to join one last perverse game where winner kills all, and the loser is dead by nightfall. . .
1086 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Beverly Barton
300 books709 followersBeverly Marie Inman was born on 23 December 1946 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, USA. Daughter of Doris Marie and Walter D. Inman Jr. A born romantic, she fell in love with The Beauty and the Beast epic at an early age, when her grandfather bought her an illustrated copy of the famous fairy tale. Even before she learned to read and write, her vivid imagination created magical words and fabulous characters inside her mind. Movies fascinated her, and by the time she was seven she was rewriting the movies she saw on television and at the local theater to give them all happy endings. By the age of nine she'd penned her first novel. She wrote short stories, TV scripts, poetry, and novels throughout high school and into college.
After her marriage to Billy Ray Beaver, the "love of her life", and the births of her two children, Beverly continued to be a voracious reader and a devoted moviegoer, but she put her writing aspirations on hold until her children were teenagers. At every age of their lives, from infancy to adulthood, the children had been a true joy to her. She devoted herself to her husband and children and considered herself one of the many selfless "supermoms" who put their family's needs first. She believed she had had it all, just not all at the same time.
In her mid-30s, Beverly returned to her former passion — writing — as a hobby, but before 40, she decided that she wanted to make writing a full-time career. And when she rediscovered an old dream — of becoming a published writer — no one was more supportive of her aspirations than her family. Her children were her greatest cheerleaders and her husband was her biggest supporter. After writing over 40 books and receiving numerous awards and nominations, as well as having books on the USA Today list and consistently on the Waldenbooks bestseller list, her career was indeed a dream come true. Having a fantastic family and fabulous friends, as well as making a living doing the one thing she had loved doing since childhood, she considered herself truly blessed. Beverly died suddenly of heart failure on 21 April 2011.
After her marriage to Billy Ray Beaver, the "love of her life", and the births of her two children, Beverly continued to be a voracious reader and a devoted moviegoer, but she put her writing aspirations on hold until her children were teenagers. At every age of their lives, from infancy to adulthood, the children had been a true joy to her. She devoted herself to her husband and children and considered herself one of the many selfless "supermoms" who put their family's needs first. She believed she had had it all, just not all at the same time.
In her mid-30s, Beverly returned to her former passion — writing — as a hobby, but before 40, she decided that she wanted to make writing a full-time career. And when she rediscovered an old dream — of becoming a published writer — no one was more supportive of her aspirations than her family. Her children were her greatest cheerleaders and her husband was her biggest supporter. After writing over 40 books and receiving numerous awards and nominations, as well as having books on the USA Today list and consistently on the Waldenbooks bestseller list, her career was indeed a dream come true. Having a fantastic family and fabulous friends, as well as making a living doing the one thing she had loved doing since childhood, she considered herself truly blessed. Beverly died suddenly of heart failure on 21 April 2011.
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November 21, 2012
ABANDONED - Constantly adding new characters that didn't seem to be adding to the story. Several main characters very unlikable. Author's strong anti erotica/porn stance preached by many characters.
If I'd have had nothing else to read, I'd likely have finished the first book of trilogy before deciding to drop it.
If I'd have had nothing else to read, I'd likely have finished the first book of trilogy before deciding to drop it.
April 2, 2018
BEVERLY BARTON BUNDLE OF THREE
This trio of books was awesome, all three are page turners. They are the first Beverly Barton books that I have read, but they won't be the last. Loved the intense suspense, and the all consuming romance.
This trio of books was awesome, all three are page turners. They are the first Beverly Barton books that I have read, but they won't be the last. Loved the intense suspense, and the all consuming romance.
February 21, 2013
Hard to get into at first ... But if you can hang in the actually an enjoyable read.
March 19, 2014
If you have issues with short term memory, this is your series. There is so much useless reiteration you will have no problem with the story line, which is by the way, STUPID.
April 19, 2025
Triple Threat
These 3 books kept you turning page after page. The protagonist was ruthless and his victims worthy of his evil. These books brings 5 people closer together as only lovers and best friends can fathom. Beverly Barton rules…
These 3 books kept you turning page after page. The protagonist was ruthless and his victims worthy of his evil. These books brings 5 people closer together as only lovers and best friends can fathom. Beverly Barton rules…
August 18, 2017
Love her books
Excellent storyline wrap up. After following the characters for so long, it was nice to have their storylines come to an end.
Excellent storyline wrap up. After following the characters for so long, it was nice to have their storylines come to an end.
April 23, 2019
Too far fetched!!!
Too far fetched!!! Story starts to drag, so much repetition in the story as well as too many comments relating to other novels.
Too far fetched!!! Story starts to drag, so much repetition in the story as well as too many comments relating to other novels.
March 19, 2019
Captivating
This series was a page turner. The characters were amazing and the storyline was incredible. Loved every minute and will continue to read novels by Beverly Barton.
This series was a page turner. The characters were amazing and the storyline was incredible. Loved every minute and will continue to read novels by Beverly Barton.
February 26, 2023
Super read !
I read this book in just a few days. I could not put it down. It's an excellent book with many twists you don't see coming.
I read this book in just a few days. I could not put it down. It's an excellent book with many twists you don't see coming.
February 19, 2017
Three books in one. The middle book, Dead by Morning, was the least likable of the three. Maleah was just too rude and unprofessional to ring true for me.
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May 15, 2015I only read 3 chapters of this book and was so confused I put it down
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May 6, 2019DIDN'T REALIZE THERE WAS A BOOK BEFORE AND A BOOK AFTER (DEAD BY NIGHTFALL). NOW HAD TO GET THE NIGHTFALL TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE 2ND BOOK. IT CERTAINLY DID KEEP ME READING AND SUSPENSFUL
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