Synopses & Reviews
Jamie Wagner is a young lawyer who is happy to be flying under the radar at a large firm. Its not that he isnt smart. He is. Its just that hard work, not to mention the whole legal thing, isnt exactly his passion. Underachiever? A little. Content? Right up until the firm puts him on a case that turns his whole world upside down.
Sheryl Harrison has served four years of a thirty-year murder sentence for killing her husband, who she claims was abusive. The case is settled---there shouldnt be anything for Jamie to do---except Sheryls fourteen-year-old daughter, Karen, is sick. She has a congenital heart defect and will die without a transplant. Her blood type is rare, making their chances of finding a matching donor remote at best. Sheryl wants to be that donor for her daughter, and Jamie is in way over his head. Suicide, no matter the motive, is illegal. So with Sheryl on suicide watch, Jamies only shot at helping her and saving Karen is to reopen the murder case, prove Sheryls innocence, and get her freed so that she can pursue her plan on her own.
Heart of a Killer---a gripping story of an ordinary man faced with an impossible situation---is the most powerful and shocking thriller yet from David Rosenfelt, a true master of the genre.
Review
Praise for On Borrowed Time:
“An absolutely irresistible hook… No one who picks up this greased-lightning account will rest ‘til its finished.”
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Excellent stand-alone… All will marvel at the way Rosenfelt builds suspense.”
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“The author of seven Andy Carpenter novels offers yet another outstanding stand-alone novel, sure to please his many fans. Anyone who enjoyed Dennis Lehanes Shutter Island will love this mind-boggling tale.
--Library Journal (starred review)
Praise for Down to the Wire:
“Dynamite thriller… Rosenfelts sly humor, breathless pacing, and terrific plot twists keep the pages spinning toward the showdown on New Years Eve in Times Square.”
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A terrific plot and a gripping narrative.”
--The Toronto Sun
Praise for Dont Tell a Soul:
“[Rosenfelt] has pulled together a cynical political thriller that rings true in this age of terrorism, media hype and Washington scandals.”
--Star Tribune
“This fast-paced and brightly written tale spins along…. Don't Tell a Soul is a humdinger.”
--St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Review
Praise for David Rosenfelt
“David Rosenfelts series, featuring wisecracking Paterson attorney Andy Carpenter, is two parts John Grisham and one part Dave Barry. . . . More murders and plot twists advance the story to an exciting conclusion involving homeland security, making this the best, most complex legal thriller in the series.”
---The Star-Ledger on One Dog Night
“A blessed anomaly in crime fiction . . . Andy is like a gulp of cold water on a steamy day. . . . Rosenfelt peels back the layers of puzzlement ever so skillfully, tantalizing us throughout until, finally, both Andy and the reader are enlightened simultaneously. A gem.”
---Booklist (starred review) on One Dog Night
“An absolutely irresistible hook . . . No one who picks up this greased-lightning account will rest till its finished.”
---Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on On Borrowed Time
“Dynamite thriller . . . Rosenfelts sly humor, breathless pacing, and terrific plot twists keep the pages spinning toward the showdown on New Years Eve in Times Square.”
---Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Down to the Wire
“[Rosenfelt] has pulled together a cynical political thriller that rings true in this age of terrorism, media hype, and Washington scandals.”
---Minneapolis Star Tribune on Dont Tell a Soul
“This fast-paced and brightly written tale spins along. . . . Dont Tell a Soul is a humdinger.”
---St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dont Tell a Soul
Review
Praise for
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
DON'T 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
Synopsis
A CAREER CASE
Jamie Wagner is a young lawyer who is happy to be flying under the radar at a large firm. Its not that he isnt smart. He is. Its just that hard work, not to mention the whole legal thing, isnt exactly his passion. But then hes put on a case that turns his whole world upside down.
A FAMILY TORN
Sheryl Harrison is serving a thirty-year murder sentence for killing her husband, who she claims was abusive. The case is settled—there shouldnt be anything for Jamie to do—except now Sheryls fourteen-year-old daughter, Karen, is sick. She has a congenital heart defect and will die without a transplant. Sheryl is a matching donor—and is willing to die to save her daughter. But suicide, no matter the motive, is illegal. Now Jamie is in way over his head.
A TRIAL BY FIRE
With Sheryl on suicide watch, Jamies only shot at saving Karen is to reopen the murder case, prove Sheryls innocence, and get her freed so that she can pursue her own plan. And time is running out…
“Rosenfelt has earned his crime-novelist pedigree.”
—Entertainment Weekly
Synopsis
Heart of a KillerDavid Rosenfelt
A CAREER CASE
Jamie Wagner is a young lawyer who is happy to be flying under the radar at a large firm. Its not that he isnt smart. He is. Its just that hard work, not to mention the whole legal thing, isnt exactly his passion. But then hes put on a case that turns his whole world upside down.
A FAMILY TORN
Sheryl Harrison is serving a thirty-year murder sentence for killing her husband, who she claims was abusive. The case is settled—there shouldnt be anything for Jamie to do—except now Sheryls fourteen-year-old daughter, Karen, is sick. She has a congenital heart defect and will die without a transplant. Sheryl is a matching donor—and is willing to die to save her daughter. But suicide, no matter the motive, is illegal. Now Jamie is in way over his head.
A TRIAL BY FIRE
With Sheryl on suicide watch, Jamies only shot at saving Karen is to reopen the murder case, prove Sheryls innocence, and get her freed so that she can pursue her own plan. And time is running out…
About the Author
David Rosenfelt is the Edgar and Shamus Awardnominated author of nine Andy Carpenter novels, most recently Leader of the Pack, and three previous stand-alone thrillers, 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.
Visit
davidrosenfelt.com