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Learn about gold, curses, Vegas! Exciting and scary! Elizabeth Lowell is another favorite of mine!
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This was a great book. It was very suspenseful with the right touch of romance.
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This is the first Elizabeth Lowell book I have ever read, but it certainly will not be the last. I loved it!
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Great novel of mystery and intrigue in the glamorous and sometimes dark world of Las Vegas casinos and sacred treasure found in the Arizona desert traced back to England after world war II. A good read.
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adventure, thrills, and sensuality, yet contemporary
Very good book, there are 2 more in the series before this one. But each book can be read by it self.
Kristina B. (familiagarduno) reviewed Running Scared (Rarities Unlimited, Bk 2) on + 164 more book reviews
A great part of the Rarities trilogy - You won't stop turning pages until the end (and wish there were more to read!).
Mollie G. (amethystlover) reviewed Running Scared (Rarities Unlimited, Bk 2) on + 330 more book reviews
Just the right amount of everything in a good book.
Risa Sheridan knows everything about gold. Her boss, Shane Tannahill-owner of the ultra-successful Las Vegas gambling mecca,the Golden Fleece-is addicted to the stuff. Now an ancient Celtic piece is being offered to Shane for his collection, with the promise of more to come, and the casino owner is hooked. But though she shares Shane's enthusiasm, Risa is wary-because something about this particular artifact is mysterious and troubling, something that says "stay away". It is a voice that should be heeded, because soon people are dying all around them. And whethere it's an ancient curse that has taken hold of their lives or the simple, murderous greed of adversaries, there is suddenly no place in the surreal. blinding glitter of Vegas for Risa and Shane to hide....
This one keeps your attention glued right to the page until things finally unravel.
In the scorching heat of the Southwestern desert, afrightened old man knows his time is quickly running out ... as the lethal secret he protects can be hidden no longer.
Risa Sheridan knows everything about gold -- its mysteries, its allure, its perils. Her boss, Shane Tannahill -- owner of the ultra-successful Las Vegas gambling mecca, the Golden Fleece -- is addicted to the stuff. Now an ancient Celtic piece is being offered to Shane for his collection, with the promise of more to come, and the casino owner is hooked. But though she shares Shane's enthusiasm, Risa is wary -- because something about this particular artifact is mysterious and troubling, something that says "stay away." It is a voice that should be heeded, because soon people are dying all around them. And whether it's an ancient curse that has taken hold of their lives or the simple, murderous greed of unscrupulous adversaries, there is suddenly no place in the surreal, blinding glitter of Vegas for Risa and Shane to hide ...
In the scorching heat of the Southwestern desert, afrightened old man knows his time is quickly running out ... as the lethal secret he protects can be hidden no longer.
Risa Sheridan knows everything about gold -- its mysteries, its allure, its perils. Her boss, Shane Tannahill -- owner of the ultra-successful Las Vegas gambling mecca, the Golden Fleece -- is addicted to the stuff. Now an ancient Celtic piece is being offered to Shane for his collection, with the promise of more to come, and the casino owner is hooked. But though she shares Shane's enthusiasm, Risa is wary -- because something about this particular artifact is mysterious and troubling, something that says "stay away." It is a voice that should be heeded, because soon people are dying all around them. And whether it's an ancient curse that has taken hold of their lives or the simple, murderous greed of unscrupulous adversaries, there is suddenly no place in the surreal, blinding glitter of Vegas for Risa and Shane to hide ...
JUDY S. (suspensebabe) -
One of Lowell's best!
Excellent read as a true Liz Lowell book would be. Loved the characters (Rarities Unlimited series) and the plots and twists.
It is on a par with all the other Lowell books I've read. A good read!
Walter H. (Nighthawk19720) reviewed Running Scared (Rarities Unlimited, Bk 2) on + 20 more book reviews
Set amid the shimmering neon and wild desert beauty of Las Vegas, this second book in Lowell's Rarity series--following "Moving Target"--is a spellbinding tale of intrigue, passion, and danger centered around Rarities Unlimited, an exclusive appraisal house.
Barbara B. (catbookmom) reviewed Running Scared (Rarities Unlimited, Bk 2) on + 52 more book reviews
Another excellent book in the Rarities Unlimited series. This has fascinating information about old gold and celtic antiquities, and you keep turning the pages to find out what happens next. Highly recommended.
Who would have thought there'd be a market for retro kitsch la Remington Steel, complete with two protagonists fighting their attraction for each other as well as dumber-than-doorpost crooks? Apparently, Lowell, whose long string of romantic suspense novels (Moving Target, etc.) have earned her a Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award. This latest involves antiques, druid gold and psychic powers and is set primarily in post-mob Las Vegas with side trips to Sedona, Ariz. Risa Sheridan is a consultant for Rarities Unlimited, hired by casino mogul Shane Tannahill to find something spectacular to display at a New Year's Eve opening bash for his new gallery. It looks like Risa's hit pay dirt when she comes across some gold druid pieces that a WWII vet purloined from Wales during the war. But there are complications. Risa's childhood friend Cherelle, a faux psychic who goes by the name of Lady Faulkner, had been scamming the vet and is now in pursuit of the gold, too. Then there are Shane's rival casino bosses, who are looking for something to frame him with so they can edge him out of the picture. Can they somehow use the discovery of druid loot to achieve that end? Lowell's research is thorough, but it's often presented awkwardly, with copious information on authenticating antique jewelry as well as slightly more interesting background on druidic lore. The narrative is formulaic from start to finish: will any reader not guess that after Shane warns her away for safety's sake, Risa still dangerously goes for the gold solo in the end? An all-talk wrap-up takes the edge off the action, but Lowell's readers will be more interested in the romance, anyway.
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MarySue M. (whitefoot) reviewed Running Scared (Rarities Unlimited, Bk 2) on + 173 more book reviews
In the scorching heat of the Southwestern desert,a frightened old man knows his time is quickly running out... as the lethal secret he
protects can be hidden no longer.
protects can be hidden no longer.
Mary Elaine L. (Laney) reviewed Running Scared (Rarities Unlimited, Bk 2) on + 911 more book reviews
Great Book.
Risa Sheridan knows everything about gold - its mysteries, its allure, its perils. Her boss, Shane Tannahill - owner of the ultra-successful Las Vegas gambling mecca, the Golden Fleece - is addicted to the stuff. Now an ancient Celtic piece is being offered to Shane for his collection, with the promise of more to come, and the casino owner is hooked. But though she share Shane's enthusiasm, Risa is wary - because something about this particular artifact is mysterious and troubling, something that says "stay away". It is a voice that should be heeded, because soon people are dying all around them. And whether it's an ancient curse that has taken hold of their lives or the simple, murderous greed of unscrupulous adversaries, there is suddenly no place in the surreal, blinding glitter of Vegas for Risa and Shane to hide....
This was a good read! Kept me interested. I enjoyed it.
This was a good read! Kept me interested. I enjoyed it.
risa sheridan knows about gold. her boss shane tannahill owner of the ultra successful las vegas gambling mecca,the golden fleece is addicted to the stuff.but risa is wary.because some thing seems off.wether it is an ancient curse ther eis no place to hide.
Fast read with smooth flowing action.
Lana K. (mazeydazey) -
Great Book. I haven't read an Elizabeth Lowell book that I haven't enjoyed. I definitely recommend this author.
Elizabeth Lowell/Ann Maxwell at her best.
From the back cover - In the scorching heat of the Southwestern desert, a frightened old man knows his time is quickly running out...as the lethal secret he protects can be hidden no longer.
Risa Sheridan knows everything about gold-its mysteries, ita allure, its perils. Her boss, Shane Tannahill-owner of the ultra-successful Las Vegas gambling mecca, the Golden Fleece-is addicted to the stuff. Now an ancient Celtic piece is being offered to Shane for his collection, with the promise of more to come, and the casino owner is hooked. But though she shares Shane's enthusiasm, Risa is wary-because something about this particular artifact is mysterious and troubling, something that says "stay away." It is a voice that should be heeded, because soon people are dying all around them. And whether it's an ancient curse that has taken hold of their lives or the simple, murderous greed of unscrupulous adversaries, there is suddenly no place in the surreal, blinding glitter of Vegas for Risa and Shane to hide...
Risa Sheridan knows everything about gold-its mysteries, ita allure, its perils. Her boss, Shane Tannahill-owner of the ultra-successful Las Vegas gambling mecca, the Golden Fleece-is addicted to the stuff. Now an ancient Celtic piece is being offered to Shane for his collection, with the promise of more to come, and the casino owner is hooked. But though she shares Shane's enthusiasm, Risa is wary-because something about this particular artifact is mysterious and troubling, something that says "stay away." It is a voice that should be heeded, because soon people are dying all around them. And whether it's an ancient curse that has taken hold of their lives or the simple, murderous greed of unscrupulous adversaries, there is suddenly no place in the surreal, blinding glitter of Vegas for Risa and Shane to hide...
In the scorching heat of the southwestern desert, a frightened old man knows his time is quickly running out and the lethel secret he protects can no longer be hidden
In the scorching heat of the southwestern desert a frightened old man knows his time is quickly running out as the lethal secret he protects can be hidden no longer
In the scorching heat of the Soutwestern desert, a frightened old man knows his time is quickly running out...as the lethal secret he protects can be hidden no longer.
Risa Sheridan knows everything about gold - its mysteries, its allure, its perils. Her boss Shane Tannahill - owner of the ultra successful Las Vegas gambling mecca The Gollden Fleece is addicted to the stuff. Now an ancient Celtic piece is being offerd to Shane for his collection, with the promise of more to come, and the casino owner is hooked. But, though she shares Shnae's enthusiasm, Risa is wary because something about this particular artifact is mysterious and troubling, something that says "stay away." It is a voice that should be heeded, because soon people are dying all around them. And whether it is an ancient curse that hs taken hold of teir lives or the simple, murderous greed of unscrupulous advesaries, there is suddenly no place for them to hide. Very good read!
Rissa Sheridan knowes everything about gold-its mysteries, its allure, its perils. Her boss, Shane Tannahill-ownerof the ultra successful Las Vagas gambling mecca, the Golden Fleece-is addicted to the stuff. Now an ancient Celtic piece is being offered to Shane for his collection, with the promise of more to come and the casino owner is hooked. But though she shares Shane's enthusiasm, Risa is wary-because something about this particular artifact is mysterious and troubling, somthing that says "stay away". It is a voice that should be heeded, because soon people are dying all around them. And whether its an ancient curse that has taken hold of their lives or the simple murderous greed of unscrupulous advesaries, there is suddenly no place in the surreal, blindng glittterof Vagas for Risa and Shane to hide...
Lynne W. (babykittysmama) reviewed Running Scared (Rarities Unlimited, Bk 2) on + 42 more book reviews
On my Mt. Toobie Read pile.
