Shattered: A Novel

Allison Brennan

Aug 2017 · Max Revere Novels Book 4 · Sold by Minotaur Books

About this ebook

New York Times bestseller Allison Brennan's two series collide in Shattered, a powerful, enthralling read about the craving for revenge and the desire for justice.

Over a span of twenty years, four boys have been kidnapped from their bedrooms, suffocated, and buried nearby in a shallow grave. Serial killer or coincidence?

That’s the question investigative reporter Maxine Revere sets out to answer when an old friend begs her to help exonerate his wife, who has been charged with their son’s recent murder. But Max can do little to help because the police and D.A. won’t talk to her—they think they have the right woman. Instead, Max turns her attention to three similar cold cases. If she can solve them, she might be able to help her friend.

Justin Stanton was killed twenty years ago, and his father wants closure—so he is willing to help Max with her investigation on one condition: that she work with his former sister-in-law— Justin’s aunt, FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid. Trouble is, Max works alone, and she’s livid that her only access to the case files, lead detective and witnesses depends on her partnering with a federal agent on vacation. She wants the career-making story almost as much as the truth—but if she gets this wrong, she could lose everything.

Haunted by Justin’s death for years, Lucy yearns to give her family—and herself—the closure they need. More important, she wants to catch a killer. Lucy finds Max’s theory on all three cases compelling—with Max's research added to Lucy’s training and experience, Lucy believes they can find the killer so justice can finally be served. But the very private Lucy doesn’t trust the reporter any more than Max trusts her.

Max and Lucy must find a way to work together to untangle lies, misinformation, and evidence to develop a profile of the killer. But the biggest question is: why were these boys targeted? As they team up to find out what really happened the night Justin was killed, they make a shocking discovery: Justin’s killer is still out there ... stalking another victim ... and they already may be too late.

Ratings and reviews

Shattered by author Allison Brennan is a fast paced, unstoppable read which delivers big on suspense and great characters! This new book explodes with two of Brennan’s greats…Maxine Revere and Lucy Kincaid! Maxine Revere is an investigative reporter with a TV show with NET. She delves into murder cold cases and digs until she has answers. I enjoy the Maxine Revere series! I also admire the Lucy Kincaid series and this one is full of Lucy’s insights into her family, the past, and how horrifying events have changed the whole family and their perception of her. So together you have Maxine and Lucy working on a case which could involve the unsolved murder of Lucy’s nephew, Justin. But during the course of the story -TRUST- between Maxine and Lucy is very fragile. I don’t post spoilers, but this is written so well and the characters are portrayed with such respect for their pasts, emotions, and their priorities in racing to chase down a killer of young boys. This is one of the very best books I have read this year and love it! Great Job, Allison Brennan in bringing together two of my favorite characters!!

Definitely a page turner! Love the whole series.

She never fail you in her writing. Just excellent.

About the author

Allison Brennan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Lost Girls and Make Them Pay, among others. She was nominated for Best Paperback Original Thriller by International Thriller Writers and the Daphne du Maurier Award by Kiss of Death. A former consultant in the California State Legislature, Allison lives in Northern California with her husband, five kids, and assorted pets.