Thrillers & Suspense
- Publisher : Pocket Books; Reprint edition
- Published : 21 Jul 2009
- Pages : 560
- ISBN-10 : 1416563075
- ISBN-13 : 9781416563075
- Language : English
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From the #1 New York Times bestsellng author of Seeing Red comes a "scorching...action-filled" (Publishers Weekly) tale of corruption and betrayal, revenge, and reversal.
When newswoman Britt Shelley wakes up to find herself in bed with Jay Burgess, a star detective in the Charleston PD, she remembers nothing of how she got there-or how Jay wound up dead. Handsome, hard-partying Jay was one of four heroic city officials who risked their lives five years earlier to lead others to safety from a catastrophic fire. His lifelong friend, Raley Gannon, was later assigned to investigate the blaze. But Raley never finished the inquiry because one calamitous night his career was destroyed by scandal. Now, the newswoman whose biased reporting helped bring about Raley's downfall might be his only chance to vindicate himself and get justice for the fire's victims. But the more Raley and Britt discover about that fateful day, the more perilous the situation becomes, until they're not only chasing the truth but running for their lives.
When newswoman Britt Shelley wakes up to find herself in bed with Jay Burgess, a star detective in the Charleston PD, she remembers nothing of how she got there-or how Jay wound up dead. Handsome, hard-partying Jay was one of four heroic city officials who risked their lives five years earlier to lead others to safety from a catastrophic fire. His lifelong friend, Raley Gannon, was later assigned to investigate the blaze. But Raley never finished the inquiry because one calamitous night his career was destroyed by scandal. Now, the newswoman whose biased reporting helped bring about Raley's downfall might be his only chance to vindicate himself and get justice for the fire's victims. But the more Raley and Britt discover about that fateful day, the more perilous the situation becomes, until they're not only chasing the truth but running for their lives.
Editorial Reviews
"Sensational...a bang-up tale of corruption, betrayal, revenge, and reversal." -- Liz Smith, New York Post
"Excellent indeed." -- The Dallas Morning News
"GRIPPING AND ELEGANTLY STRUCTURED... A TRUE MASTER OF SUSPENSE." -- THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL (RI)
"Excellent indeed." -- The Dallas Morning News
"GRIPPING AND ELEGANTLY STRUCTURED... A TRUE MASTER OF SUSPENSE." -- THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL (RI)
Readers Top Reviews
KMNasoLZKElaine C
I could not put this down. What a thriller, K. Naso Sandra Brown out did herself this time, Thank you Sandra
Skip MarshallKMNa
Again Sandra Brown keeps you on the edge as to “who done it” clear to the end. You think you have it figured out but you are wrong and she surprises you with the real “bad guy”………in this care “the bad girl”
SharbartSkip Mars
Another Brown book that I’ve enjoyed reading and did NOT figure out who all were involved in these events, cover ups and murders. Another couple brought together by events that weren’t of their making that spiraled, entwining them in them and each other.
Rebecca PaigeShar
I love Sandra Brown. The way she weaves a story like a rich tapestry of life, love and adventure. The stories are real and relatable. The pacing is perfect. I love the way she takes you on a journey with insight and richness. Great book that I would recommend to anyone. Thanks, you did it again.
Kindle Rebecca P
There were wonderful twists And turns. It’s a fast read as it keeps moving and stays very interesting. Read it
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