Synopses & Reviews
Romantic suspense superstar Linda Howard’s seductive
New York Times bestseller “meshes hot sex, emotional impact, and gripping tension” (
Publishers Weekly) into a sizzling, heart-pounding thriller!
Still reeling from her mother’s recent death, Karen Whitlaw is stunned when she receives a package containing a mysterious notebook from her estranged father, whom she has barely seen since his return from the Vietnam War decades ago. Then, a shocking phone call: Karen’s father has been murdered on the gritty streets of New Orleans.
For homicide detective Marc Chastain, something about the case of a murdered homeless man just doesn’t add up—especially after he meets the victim’s daughter. Far from the cold woman he expected, Karen Whitlaw is warm and passionate. She is also in serious danger. A string of “accidents” have shaken Karen to the core and forced her into the protective embrace of the charming detective she vowed to resist. Together they unravel a disturbing story of politics, power, and murder—and face a killer who will stop at nothing to get his hands on her father’s secrets.
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Publishers Weekly starred review Linda Howard meshes hot sex, emotional impact, and gripping tension.
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"A riveting masterpiece of suspense."
-- Iris Johansen
Synopsis
Still reeling from her mother's recent death, Karen Whitlaw is stunned to receive a package containing a mysterious notebook from her father. Unwilling to deal with her overwhelming emotions, Karen packs the notebook away, putting it--and her father--out of her mind. Then she receives the shocking call: her father has been murdered on the gritty streets of New Orleans. Homicide detective Marc Chastain considers the murder nothing more than street violence, and Karen sees no reason not to accept his judgment--at first. She changes her mind when her home is burgled and "accidents" begin to happen. Desperate for answers, Karen turns to the only thing that links her to her father--the notebook he'd sent months before. From the worn pages emerges a chilling discovery: her father had been a sniper in Vietnam, and the notebook contains a detailed account of each one of his kills. Now running for her life, Karen entrusts the book and its secrets to Marc Chastain. Together they must cut through an intricate web of politics, power, and murder--and face a remorseless killer who will stop at nothing to get his hands on the kill book.
Synopsis
Some secrets need to be told... Still reeling from her mother's recent death, Karen Whitlaw is stunned when she receives a package containing a mysterious notebook from her estranged father, whom she has barely seen since his return from the Vietnam War decades ago. Then, a shocking phone call: Karen's father has been murdered on the gritty streets of New Orleans.
Even if they lead to murder....
For homicide detective Marc Chastain, something about the case of a murdered homeless man just doesn't add up -- especially after he meets the victim's daughter. Far from the cold woman he expected, Karen Whitlaw is warm and passionate. She is also in serious danger. A string of "accidents" have shaken Karen to the core, and forced her into the protective embrace of the charming detective she vowed to resist. Together they unravel a disturbing story of politics, power, and murder -- and face a killer who will stop at nothing to get his hands on her father's secrets.
About the Author
Linda Howard is an award-winning author whose novels include the recent New York Times bestsellers Shadow Woman, Up Close and Dangerous, and Drop Dead Gorgeous, as well as the Pocket Books releases Kill and Tell, Now You See Her, All the Queen’s Men, Mr. Perfect, and Open Season. She lives in Alabama with her husband and two golden retrievers.