Deadly Fear [Mass Market Paperback]

Cynthia Eden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2010 | Series: Deadly

TWO BRILLIANT AGENTS
FBI Special Agent Monica Davenport has made a career out of profiling serial killers. But getting inside the twisted minds of the cruel and the sadistic has taken its toll: She's walled herself off from the world. Yet Monica can't ignore fellow agent Luke Dante, the only man who ever broke through her defenses.
ONE DREAM TEAM
Luke has the unique ability to put victims at ease . . . professionally, he and Monica made a perfect team. Now they're reunited to catch a murderer who uses his victims' deepest, darkest fears for sport - but their investigative skills aren't enough. Luke and Monica will have to face the secrets from their past, the ones that terrify them the most, if they are to have a future together.
But can they catch a killer whose weapon is . . .
DEADLY FEAR

Editorial Reviews

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"[T]he fantastically tight plot keeps the pages turning with breakneck speed...It's intense, hot and urgent." (4 Stars! RT Book Reviews on Deadly Fear)

"Eden has written such an intricate web of suspense, the reader will be lead on a highly charged pace until the climactic ending. Highly Recommend!" (The RomanceReadersConnection.com)

"It's a good read for passing the day away, but avoid the nights, you might be afraid to sleep." (RomanceReviewsToday.com on Deadly Fear)

"With lots of twists and turns and close calls, Deadly Fear is romantic suspense at its best!" (TheRomanceStudio.com)

"With a perfect blend of romance and suspense, this book will have you dying to turn the page." (AuthorKellyMoran.blogspot.com on Deadly Fear Kelly Morgan)

"Danger and excitement leap off very page." (Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Eternal Hunter)

About the Author

Cynthia Eden also writes tales of paranormal suspense and erotic romance for Kensington Brava, Avon Red, and Red Sage. In college, she majored in Communication and Sociology, graduating summa cum laude and spending many hours working on the campus paper. She soon decided writing fiction was much more fun than just sticking to the facts. Later, as she traveled the long and bumpy road to romance publication, Cynthia was employed as a teacher and a college counselor. She is a member of the Gulf Coast Chapter of the RWA and Mensa. Cynthia lives with her husband, Nicholas, and her son, Jack. For more information, please visit her website www.cynthiaeden.com.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Forever (August 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446559245
• ISBN-13: 978-0446559249
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.3 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #214,448 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

USA Today Best-selling author Cynthia Eden has written over twenty-five novels and novellas. She was named as a 2013 RITA® finalist for her paranormal romance, ANGEL IN CHAINS, and, in 2011, Cynthia Eden was a RITA finalist for her romantic suspense, DEADLY FEAR.

Cynthia is a southern girl who loves horror movies, chocolate, and happy endings. She has always wanted to write (don't most authors say that?), and particularly enjoys creating stories about monsters-vampires, werewolves, and even the real-life monsters who populate her romantic suspense stories.

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#58 in Books > Romance > Fantasy & Futuristic

#64 in Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

#80 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

#58 in Books > Romance > Fantasy & Futuristic

#64 in Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

#80 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This was a suspenseful read that fans of mystery and romance will certainly thrill to read. July 27, 2010

By Bookaholics Reviewer

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden
Paranormal Romance - July 27th, 2010
5 Stars

Books like 'Deadly Fear' are why Cynthia Eden is one of my favorite authors. Her writing style always feels new and special. I feel her books are a treat because she has unbelievable skills at storytelling. Deadly Fear is a fast-paced thrill ride, and this reader could not help herself from finishing it late into the night (On a work night!).

I loved Monica Davenport, the main heroine in this story. Her personal tragedy and endurance made my heart really feel for her. She was kidnapped and tortured, and lost her family. But somehow she finds the strength to survive, and fight back as a FBI special agent. It was thrilling to read about how she focuses on her job and believes in her work. I was so happy when she finally falls in love with Luke. Luke is another special agent and the perfect match for her. He's the opposite of her in so many ways. He puts the victims at ease, but understands the perspective of the killers. It is no wonder that he is the one to finally heal Monica's wounded heart. Their partnership is an absorbing part of the story and I loved reading them fight their attraction which was actually amusing and fun.

I normally am not a fan of thrillers because the thought of an unhappy ending is too much for me. However, I liked how Cynthia Eden really made the main characters fight to achieve their happy ending. The many twists and turns were absolutely violent and sickening to read about for me but I think that suspense and crime readers will enjoy the mystery. What kept me spell bound was the fact that I knew Luke and Monica had nothing to fear as long as they were together.

This was a suspenseful read that fans of mystery and romance will certainly thrill to read.

Reviewed by Sophia from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable despite some repetition July 27, 2010

By Jacqueline Cook

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Let me preface this review with this bit of info: I'm not a big romantic suspense reader. I can count on one hand the number that I've read and, so far, none of them have been favorites of mine. That said, I did enjoy Deadly Fear but it didn't fill me with the urge to seek out more romantic suspense.

My issues with the book mostly lie with the repetition and lack of subtlety. I do understand that it's especially important for a suspense novel to lay out details and facts in such a way that the reader isn't confused and to ensure proper foreshadowing. However, the characters constant noting of previously stated things only served to get on my nerves. Especially when they seemed to be surprised by an event or another character's behavior when they should have seen it coming a mile away. I like my suspense, novels and films, to subtlety show characterization and hint at motivation and, unfortunately, that wasn't always the case with Deadly Fear.

The romance portion is another story altogether. Monica isn't the most lovable character, but I found myself warming up to her gradually. Her coldness was effective enough to keep me from connecting with her but, given her history, her demeanor is understandable and her HEA with Luke well deserved. Luke is a pretty typical tough-guy alpha. The sexy, rough-around-the-edges sort that you would expect from this sort of novel. His perseverance and constant love in the face of the ice princess that is Monica is beyond admirable. As for the love scenes, Deadly Fear has some of the steamiest sex that I've read outside of erotica. Sure it's graphic, but it's never off-putting.

Despite my issues, I really did enjoy the book and I finished inside of a day. I'll definitely look into reading the next two in this series, Deadly Heat (02/11) and Deadly Lies (03/11), as well as her paranormal romances.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Cynthia Eden Delivers August 9, 2010

By Lunataina VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I would like to begin this review by stating that I am not usually a fan of romantic suspense without the paranormal element. I am a fan of Cynthia Eden and have read most of her paranormal romance suspense books, which is why I opted to try this novel. I was not dissapointed. Cynthia Eden delivered a romantic suspense novel that kept me turning pages, which proves to me that just about anything coming from this author is gold.

The plot of this novel, as with most of Ms. Eden's books, was not simply interesting. It kept me guessing to the very end. I usually find suspense plots predictable, but this novel was anything but. As good as the plot was, the strength in this novel were the characters. Cynthia Eden creates characters the reader cares about. They are flawed, they are strong, and they are magnetic. Monica and Luke are wonderful characters separately, but when you put them together they sizzle on the page, playing off each other with perfect chemistry and scorching sexual tension. The secondary characters were strong as well, and provide a solid foundation for future installments of this series. The villians in this story are terrifyingly psychotic. Reading the scenes from the point of view of the victims stays with you for a while after finishing the novel. I will not go into the plot because this is a suspense story and I do not want to give anything away thereby ruining the book for others.

I highly recommend this novel for readers who like romantic suspense and those who are fans of Cynthia Eden. Did this book turn me into a fan of romantic suspense? Not really, I still prefer paranormal romance. Did it reinforce my belief that Cynthia Eden is one of the best authors currently in this genre? Definitely. I will probably read the next two books in the series to find out what happens to the secondary characters introduced in this novel. For those who have not read Ms. Eden's other books, I encourage you to do so. Her Midnight trilogy (I absolutely loved Hotter After Midnight), the Night Watch trilogy and the stand alone Immortal Hunter novel are the cream of the crop in paranormal romantic suspense and are well worth the read. Readers new to Ms. Eden's work should definitely give them a try.

Check out Cynthia Eden's webpage for more information on all of her books.