Synopses & Reviews
Gene Hackman, acclaimed actor and author of Payback at Morning Peak, "takes aim at a clear target: telling a good story" (St. Augustine Record) in this contemporary thriller.As one of the few women in the Missouri State Criminal Investigation Unit, Sgt. Juliette Worth knows that she has to work harder and better just to be considered "one of the boys." Operating strictly by the book has been her watchword for fifteen years--until the day she finds herself in the midst of a hostage situation gone wrong. Sure, she saved the hostage and killed the gunman, but she didn't do it by the book, and the department needs to make an example of her.
Banished to cold case duty, Juliette uncovers a group of unsolved disappearances in the area--all pretty girls, until now presumed to be runaways. But something doesn't add up, and as she digs further, signs point to something far more sinister. When Juliette's own daughter is abducted, the case is suddenly red hot once more--and Juliette will have to be the best cop she's ever been if she wants to get her daughter back.
Review
"Memorable characters, sharp plotting, and enough suspense for two books. What more could one possibly ask for?"
Synopsis
Gene Hackman, acclaimed actor and author of Payback at Morning Peak, "takes aim at a clear target: telling a good story" (St. Augustine Record) in this contemporary thriller.
GENE HACKMAN brings his richly diverse literary voice to a gripping new thriller that pits a devoted police sergeant against a predator who may cost her everything that matters.
"I'll say this for the last time. Take your hand off the shotgun." In a tense standoff with a shopping mall shooter, Sergeant Juliette Worth has the suspect about to surrender--then in a few explosive seconds, she takes him down.
Usually a by-the-book cop, Julie has too much at stake, raising her daughter on her own, to break protocol--until the mall killer pushes her over the line. Instead of kudos for saving his hostage, the Missouri State Criminal Investigation Unit hands Julie cold case duty. Among the forgotten files, she uncovers a disturbing connection between disappearances from years ago--all pretty girls, all presumed runaways. Now Julie's instincts have her hunting a predator still very much in the picture. Someone who pulls Julie into a harrowing chase--by abducting her own daughter. . . .
Synopsis
Gene Hackman, acclaimed actor
Synopsis
Gene Hackman, acclaimed actor
Synopsis
Gene Hackman, acclaimed actor
Synopsis
GENE HACKMAN brings his richly diverse literary voice to a gripping new thriller that pits a devoted police sergeant against a predator who may cost her everything that matters.
“I’ll say this for the last time. Take your hand off the shotgun.” In a tense standoff with a shopping mall shooter, Sergeant Juliette Worth has the suspect about to surrender—then in a few explosive seconds, she takes him down.
Usually a by-the-book cop, Julie has too much at stake, raising her daughter on her own, to break protocol—until the mall killer pushes her over the line. Instead of kudos for saving his hostage, the Missouri State Criminal Investigation Unit hands Julie cold case duty. Among the forgotten files, she uncovers a disturbing connection between disappearances from years ago—all pretty girls, all presumed runaways. Now Julie’s instincts have her hunting a predator still very much in the picture. Someone who pulls Julie into a harrowing chase—by abducting her own daughter. . . .
About the Author
Gene Hackman is coauthor of three novels: Escape From Andersonville, Justice for None, and Wake of the Perdido Star. He is a two time Academy award–winning actor with lauded performances in such films as Unforgiven, Bonnie and Clyde, The French Connection, Mississippi Burning, and Hoosiers. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife and two German shepherds.