Published: March 02, 2011
Words: 63835 (approximate)
Language: English

Short description

Homicide detective John Cooper has always followed the evidence to solve any case. That is until he starts receiving phone calls claiming otherwise. As the murder cases are already solved, John wonders what the phone calls have to do with them. The evidence proves the guilt of those involved, but the calls make him start to question the evidence and himself - for the first time in his career.

Extended description

Homicide detective John Cooper has always followed the evidence to solve any case. That is until he starts receiving phone calls claiming otherwise. As the murder cases are already solved, John wonders what the phone calls have to do with them. The evidence proves the guilt of those involved, but the calls make him start to question the evidence and himself - for the first time in his career.

With each move, John finds himself caught up in a game with an unknown opponent who is always one step ahead and seems to know John better than he knows himself, but how? How can someone know every detail of the murder cases and not be involved? But most importantly, how can this chilling caller know everything about John? As John prepares himself to take on the challenge, he soon realizes that everything he's believed in is no longer part of his new reality.

Tags

fiction, thriller, suspense, murder, mystery, dark, psychological thriller, killer, mystery thriller, crime thriller, thriller fiction

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Reviews

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Review by: Jan Brown on Sep. 20, 2011 :
a psychological thriller with John a policeman trying to find what seems to be a serial killer but nothing connects between the killings. The ending is quite a twist that lets you realize John has changed. Someone keeps calling him and taunting him over each killing that may or may not have been a set up. His guilt over his partner getting killed years ago doesn't help matters and seems to be a driving force in the way this story ends. Be prepared, its a bit on the dark side without being gross but a little mind bending!
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: The Book Diva's Reads on June 01, 2011 :
Next Move You're Dead is a mystery novel centering around Detective John Cooper as he investigates several seemingly unrelated crimes. He is working on the murder of numerous prostitutes around town. But a routine traffic stop results in the arrest of a prominent city coucilman for these crimes.

When I first started reading this story I thought I had it pegged as a mystery. However, the further I got into the story I realized that this was perhaps more of a mystery and a psychological thriller. I began to question whether John was truly being contacted by an anonymous task master or if he's simply having a breakdown? Ms. Barton definitely keeps the reader wondering what's going to happen next. One moment you're cheering for John to succeed with his investigation and the next you're hoping he gets the medical help he obviously needs. Ms. Barton has given us a well-crafted story with believable characters but... I wish I could put my finger on it, but there was just something about this story that just didn't do it for me.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: GeekyGirlReview on May 06, 2011 :
I was hooked from the very beginning of this book and couldn't put this down. I read it in one afternoon. This book is very well written. If you are a detective/mystery genre fan then this is one you most likely will love this book as much as I did.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Linda Brandau on May 01, 2011 :
Homicide Detective John Cooper finds himself in what seems to be a cat and mouse game with a serial killer and his life is spiraling out of control.

The author, Linda L. Barton does a very good job of bringing to the page the creepiness and violence of the murders without being too graphic. There are quite a few characters involved in the story and she introduced each thoroughly, explaining how each arrived into the story.

My main problem with the book is that I didn’t find the main characters of John and his wife Kathy likeable or believable. This is a mystery thriller, but I was able to figure out where the story was heading very quickly.

My favorite books are about the mature detective that is able to put together the pieces of the puzzle and solve the case. Although John was touted as one of the best detectives, he did not display any common sense in the book. Even knowing the entire story and looking back, he was not a clever law enforcement officer.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Shaun Allan on April 29, 2011 :
I never read murder mysteries. This excellent book has shown me what I'm missing!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Irene on April 25, 2011 :
A fast paced thriller that will give you chills!
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Crescent Suns e-Books on April 16, 2011 :
In Next Move, You're Dead, author Linda Lavonne Barton gives us a tale of suspense, intrigue and deception sure to keep each reader on the edge of the seat reading unceasingly in order to get to the surprise ending. With each new death John Cooper finds himself pitted against a mastermind who seems to be controlling the game placed in motion - a game John Cooper doesn't seem to be able to win. A game that will cost him not only his career and marriage, but his very life if he isn't careful.

For the full review on this book visit: http://crescentsunspublishing.blogspot.com/2011/04/pundit-or-pawn.html
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Shanna Clemens on April 06, 2011 :
Loved it...and I look forward to reading more of her work :)
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Daniel Schorsch on April 05, 2011 :
Well worth the time to read.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Tanya Contois on March 27, 2011 :
I spend a lot of time reading and I've always been a fan of murder mysteries and Next Move,You're Dead was a great read.It held my attention from the first paragraph until the last and I found myself unable to stop reading because I was so interested to see what would happen next.I'm very much looking forward to reading what Ms.Barton comes up with next.I'm sure it will be as enjoyable to read as Next Move,You're Dead was.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: purplefish1979 on March 14, 2011 :
I am an avid reader. The last two books that I picked up lost my interest by the second chapter. Not this one! It is a page turner. Just when I thought I knew who it was... the plot twisted. A great read. I am Looking forward to the authors next installment.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Jamie Carroll on March 12, 2011 :
I've never really been a fan of murder/mystery books. That's always been my mother. However, something about this book just stood out to me and I had to read it. I've only read a few chapters so far, but I already love it. I can't wait to find out what happens next and I hate having to go to work so that I have to put it down. I haven't been this excited about an author since Ann Rice or Stephanie Myers. I can't wait to find out what the author has for us next.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Desiree Barton on March 11, 2011 :
I have had the opportunity to read this book and I have to say that I was very pleased. I often have a difficult time finding a book that grabs my interest and actually keeps it there. This book did that until the very end. I also have a knack for figuring out the end before I get there and I have to say that I had no idea how this one was going to end. You think you do, but then the twist at the end throws you way off. I can't wait to see if there will be a next one!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Rogue Rose on March 08, 2011 :
Next Move You're Dead is a fast paced thriller with endless plot twists and turns. The action and mystery kept me turning pages as quickly as my screen could update. I'm usually able to predict the ending about halfway through, but I was completely surprised by the ending twist. I look forward to the author's next offering.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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