Synopses & Reviews
From David Rosenfelt, author of the beloved Andy Carpenter series, comes a high-octane thriller of murder, revenge, and family loyalty
A man stopped at a red light is dragged from his car, shot, and robbed. While tragic, the crime would be a fairly straightforward murder/robbery if it werent for the victims identity: an Appeals Court judge headed for the Supreme Court. An army of media and FBI agents descend on the case, and thousands of tips pour in. One leads FBI Agent Bryan Robbins to Kevin Franklin, newly released from rehab and living alone. All the evidence points to Kevin, and Bryan feels nothing but relief at finding the killer so easily. The arrest, however, is not so smooth—Bryan kills Kevin in self-defense, instantly becoming a hero in the eyes of the public.
But to one man, Bryan is no hero. Chris Franklin raised his brother Kevin almost single-handedly, and he cannot forgive the man who took his brothers life. When Bryans younger brother disappears and Bryan finds a note saying, "You took my brother, and now I have taken yours," Chris Franklin quickly makes it clear the only way Bryan can save his own brother is to clear Kevins name. So begins Bryans solitary investigation into the terrifying forces that led up to the judges death, and an unlikely but strangely close alliance between two men devoted to saving their brothers.
Review
Prasie for David Rosenfelt
"The tension is palpable, and the pages fly by in this riveting stand-alone thriller from the author of the Andy Carpenter mystery series. The voice here is every bit as engaging as in the Carpenter novels, with enough humor to lighten the story without diminishing the suspense. And the ending is a real shocker. Sure to appeal to fans of Harlan Coben and Robert Crais."—Booklist (starred review) on Airtight
“Rosenfelt still weaves a compelling narrative that will stump even the expert Perry Mason fan.” —The Associated Press on Leader of the Pack
“A gripping plot careens around myriad twists and turns, avoiding clichés but keeping the surprises coming. . .Rosenfelt keeps a firm hand on his plot as he escalates the story from a legal thriller to the kind of action adventure that would star Bruce Willis. Despite the infusion of ramped-up action, Heart of a Killer remains a believable, often chilling story with appealing, realistic characters. Rosenfelt also balances this with his trademark dry humor.” —Oline Cogdill, Kansas City Star on Heart of a Killer
“Rosenfelt has crafted another terrific thriller that will keep the reader up late at night.” —Huffington Post on Heart of a Killer
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Praise for
AIRTIGHT
“The tension is palpable, and the pages fly by in this riveting stand-alone thriller…The voice here is every bit as engaging as in the Carpenter novels, with enough humor to lighten the story without diminishing the suspense. And the ending is a real shocker. Sure to appeal to fans of Harlan Coben and Robert Crais.”—Booklist
“As usual, there is plenty of irony, humor, suspense, and affection here…Rosenfelt is, indeed, one of a kind; you will burn through this novel—like all his others—non-stop and totally rapt. Its an airtight cinch.”—Examiner.com
“Perfectly controlled suspense.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Keep[s] you on the edge of your seat.”—Criminal Element
HEART OF A KILLER
“A full-blown suspense chiller.”—Publishers Weekly
“Rosenfelt has crafted another terrific thriller that will keep the reader up late at night.”—Huffington Post
“Warmhearted, satisfyingly inventive and almost too clever for its own good. Why isnt Rosenfelt a household name like Michael Connelly and Jeffery Deaver?”—Kirkus Reviews
ON BORROWED TIME
“An absolutely irresistible hook… No one who picks up this greased-lightning account will rest till its finished.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Outstanding...Anyone who enjoyed Dennis Lehanes Shutter Island will love this thriller.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“Excellent. All will marvel at the way Rosenfelt builds suspense.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
DOWN TO THE WIRE
“Dynamite…Sly humor, breathless pacing, and terrific plot twists keep the pages spinning toward the showdown.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Rosenfelts Andy Carpenter novels are known for their breezy storytelling and humor...This one eschews humor to focus on the actions of ordinary people faced with extraordinary trials. It also employs a whiplash plot turn…an engaging suspense tale.” —Booklist
“A terrific plot and a gripping narrative.” —The Toronto Sun
“I am raving about this book…a page-turning thriller.”—Deadly Pleasure
Dont Tell a Soul
“Stellar… Rosenfelt keeps the plot hopping and popping as he reveals a complex frame-up of major proportions with profound political ramifications both terrifying and enlightening.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This fast-paced and brightly written tale spins along…Dont Tell a Soul is a humdinger.”
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“High-voltage entertainment from an author who plots and writes with verve and wit…Rosenfelt ratchets up tension with the precision of a skilled auto mechanic wielding a torque wrench.”
—Booklist (starred)
“Rosenfelt has earned his crime-novelist pedigree.”—Entertainment Weekly
“He delivers a fast, inventive stand-alone thriller youll never put down.”—Kirkus Reviews
“[Rosenfelt] has pulled together a cynical political thriller that rings true in this age of terrorism, media hype and Washington scandals…its an enjoyable tale.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune
“Rosenfelts first stand-alone novel is a riveting thriller that should boost him to best-seller status…Compelling twists and turns, a lightning-fast pace, and breathtaking suspense make this a harrowing ride…The book deserves a wide audience.”—Library Journal (starred)
Synopsis
From David Rosenfelt, author of the beloved Andy Carpenter series, comes Airtight, a high-octane thriller of murder, revenge, and family loyalty.
Judge Daniel Brennan is only days away from achieving a seat on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals bench when hes brutally stabbed to death in his garage. An army of media and law enforcement agencies descend on the case, and thousands of tips pour in from the public. When one tip leads New Jersey policeman Luke Somers to Steven Gallagher, an unstable loner who was about to be sentenced by Judge Brennan, it seems almost too easy. The arrest is anything but easy, however, and Luke is forced to kill Steven in self-defense, becoming an instant hero in the eyes of the public.
But to one man, Luke is no hero. Chris Gallagher raised his brother Steven almost single-handedly, and he cannot forgive the man who took his brothers life. When Lukes younger brother disappears, Chris Gallagher quickly makes it clear the only way Luke can save his own brothers life is to clear Stevens name. And the clock is ticking: Luke has only seven days before his brother will be killed. So begins Lukes off-the-books investigation into the terrifying forces that led up to the judges death, and an unlikely alliance between two men devoted to saving their brothers.
Synopsis
Judge Daniel Brennan is only days away from achieving a seat on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals bench when hes brutally stabbed to death in his garage. An army of media and law enforcement descend on the case, and thousands of tips pour in from the public. When one tip leads New Jersey policeman Luke Somers to Steven Gallagher, things quickly go wrong, but Luke is instantly glorified for solving the case.
But to one man, Luke is no hero. Chris Gallagher raised his brother, Steven, almost single-handedly, and, certain that Steven is innocent, he wont rest until he sets the record straight. Thanks to Lukes newfound fame, hes an easy man to find, and Chris quickly makes it clear that Lukes own brother will die if Luke refuses to help clear Stevens name. So begins Lukes desperate attempt to find another suspect—any other suspect—in Judge Brennans death. But Lukes investigation might open the door to powerful forces even more dangerous than Chris Gallagher.
From David Rosenfelt, author of the beloved Andy Carpenter series, comes Airtight, a high-octane thriller of murder, revenge, and family loyalty.
About the Author
David Rosenfelt is the Edgar and Shamus Award--nominated author of nine Andy Carpenter novels, most recently Leader of the Pack, and three previous stand-alone thrillers, Heart of a Killer, On Borrowed Time, Dont Tell a Soul, and Down to the Wire. He and his wife live in Maine with the twenty-seven golden retrievers theyve rescued and rehabilitated over the years.