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Date of Release: October 2002 |
Publisher: Warner Books |
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When Dr. Lee Howell, a colleague of Rennie's, receives the promotion she wanted and then is subsequently murdered, Rennie becomes Detective Oren Wesley's prime suspect, especially when the Detective discovers that Rennie has been receiving roses and phone calls from Lozada. Oren decides to bring in Wick Threadgill, a former Fort Worth police officer on indefinite leave. Wick's desire to see Lozada pay for the murder of his brother has the potential to help Oren nail Lozada, as long as Wick keeps his temper in check.
But with a classic Brown twist, Wick becomes enamored of Rennie, though she fights her attraction for him, alluding to secrets behind her sanitary life free of attachments of any kind. And when Lozada discovers that Wick is interested in Rennie, the hit man's obsession becomes even greater, leaving a terrified Rennie wondering what his next "gift" will be.
Ms. Brown has succeeded in masterfully crafting characters whose depth is slowly
revealed as she sheds light on their destructive pasts. The gritty reality of
one woman caught between two enemies adds to the suspense of the novel taking
the reader on a wild ride that you won't want to miss. A true page-turner.
