Synopses & Reviews
“Spindler is a master of [the] romantic thriller.”
—New Orleans Times-Picayune
A SHADOWY FIGURE
When Alexandra Clarkson starts having terrifying visions, she thinks that her mind is playing tricks on her. But when Alexs mother, Patsy, commits suicide without leaving behind any information, Alex is left to wonder whether she might be haunted by something from a childhood she cant remember.
AN UNSPEAKABLE CRIME
Detective Daniel Reed was the last person to speak to Patsy. What he reveals to Alex is shocking: Twenty-five years earlier, Patsy was married to Harlan Sommer, one of Sonoma Countys most prominent vintners, when their infant son disappeared without a trace. The loss destroyed the Sommers marriage, causing Patsy to leave and take Alex with her.
A LONG-BURIED SECRET
Called on to investigate the identity of a babys remains unearthed in a Sonoma vineyard, Reed had picked up a trail that led him to Patsy in San Francisco. Could these cold bones be Alexs long lost baby brother? Alex joins Reed in Sonoma for the investigation—and is soon drawn deep into the search for a twisted killer…
“Blood Vines is as mysterious and delicious as a fine cabernet…TOP-NOTCH SUSPSENSE.”—Linda Castillo, New York Times bestselling author of Sworn To Silence
Review
Praise for BREAKNECK
“SPINE-TINGLING.”—Star Magazine
“A GRIPPING STORY that unfolds with breakneck speed, heart-quickening suspense and characters you cant help but root for.”—Bookreporter.com
“TOP PICK! Filled with well-developed, multidimensional characters, Spindlers latest boasts fast-paced action and emotional tension…. The intricately woven plot makes this novel a sure winner for readers who like to keep guessing all the way to the end.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“A MUST READ. In this gripping new thriller, we are introduced to a tough, new detective duo set to take the crime fiction world by storm…a great read.”—Evening Telegraph (UK)
“BREAKNECK SUSPENSE…Breakneck is a taut thriller, which proves Erica Spindler is still a master of suspense. With adrenaline fused prose, you will find yourself sitting up into the wee hours unable to put the book down until you reach the very last page.”—Ulster Tatler (Ireland)
“A FIRST-CLASS THRILLING READ…Breakneck grabs the interest immediately and never lets go. This is a timely and enthralling piece of work, and has a message for all computer users.”—Fresh Fiction Review
“Erica Spindler never disappoints…Breakneck literally moves at breakneck speed.”—Reader to Reader.com
Synopsis
When Alexandra Clarkson starts having terrifying visions, she thinks that her mind is playing tricks on her. But when Alexs mother, Patsy, commits suicide without leaving behind any information, Alex is left to wonder whether she might be haunted by something from a childhood she cant remember.
Detective Daniel Reed was the last person to speak to Patsy. What he reveals to Alex is shocking: Twenty-five years earlier, Patsy was married to Harlan Sommer, one of Sonoma Countys most prominent vintners, when their infant son disappeared without a trace. The loss destroyed the Sommers marriage, causing Patsy to leave and take Alex with her.
Called on to investigate the identity of a babys remains unearthed in a Sonoma vineyard, Reed had picked up a trail that led him to Patsy in San Francisco. Could these cold bones be Alexs long lost baby brother? Alex joins Reed in Sonoma for the investigation—and is soon drawn deep into the search for a twisted killer…
About the Author
New York Times bestselling author Erica Spindler has written many novels, including Breakneck, Watch Me Die, Bone Cold, In Silence and Last Known Victim. Her books are published in 25 countries. Raised in Rockford, Illinois, Spindler planned on becoming an artist, and earned visual arts degrees from Delta State University and the University of New Orleans. But one day in 1982, she picked up a romance novel and was immediately hooked. She soon tried to write her own romance, but it was when she leapt from romance to suspense that she found her true calling. Spindler has won the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award for excellence, the Kiss of Death Award, and has been a three-time RITA Award Finalist. She lives just outside New Orleans, Louisiana, with her husband and two sons.