Helpful Score: 3
Assistant District Attorney Sydney "Syd" Cooper won her most recent case, putting Doug Avery behind bars. She is looking forward to a vacation at a Mexican resort which begins the next day. In fact, Syd is en route home to pack when Lilly, her best friend since second grade, calls her on the cell phone.
Lilly is an investigative reporter and needs to meet with Syd as soon as possible. Syd pulls up at the meeting spot just in time to see some guys in a van kidnap Lilly. Forget the vacation! Syd is determined to locate Lilly. Was the kidnapping related to the investigation Lilly is doing on the car wreck of a senator's daughter? Was it related to the ex-husband who is out for custody of their six-year-old girl? Was it simply for ransom?
Former special forces (DELTA) captain Jake Sloan has finally put the past behind him. Then the FBI approaches him to help bring down Victor van Heusen, Jake's former commander, who is believed to be supplying weapons to terrorists. To do this, Jake must return to Philadelphia and reside in an apartment across the hall from Syd's. (Doug Avery is an employee of van Heusen.) Jake must gain Syd's trust in order to find out if she knows anything about van Heusen, even indirectly. Now bullets are flying and time is running out.
This is the main plot but there is more going on than I state in the synopsis. The story is full of twists and I kept finding myself surprised. Author Christiane Heggan has composed a legal/police thriller that will keep you mentally on your toes and physically on the edge of your seat. Extremely well done.
Lilly is an investigative reporter and needs to meet with Syd as soon as possible. Syd pulls up at the meeting spot just in time to see some guys in a van kidnap Lilly. Forget the vacation! Syd is determined to locate Lilly. Was the kidnapping related to the investigation Lilly is doing on the car wreck of a senator's daughter? Was it related to the ex-husband who is out for custody of their six-year-old girl? Was it simply for ransom?
Former special forces (DELTA) captain Jake Sloan has finally put the past behind him. Then the FBI approaches him to help bring down Victor van Heusen, Jake's former commander, who is believed to be supplying weapons to terrorists. To do this, Jake must return to Philadelphia and reside in an apartment across the hall from Syd's. (Doug Avery is an employee of van Heusen.) Jake must gain Syd's trust in order to find out if she knows anything about van Heusen, even indirectly. Now bullets are flying and time is running out.
This is the main plot but there is more going on than I state in the synopsis. The story is full of twists and I kept finding myself surprised. Author Christiane Heggan has composed a legal/police thriller that will keep you mentally on your toes and physically on the edge of your seat. Extremely well done.
Helpful Score: 3
very good book, didn't want to put the book down
Helpful Score: 2
Assistant District Attorney Sydney Cooper's best friend is kidnapped and Sydney finds herself investigating who and why. Former Delta forces agent Jake Sloan is roped in by the FBI to investigate his ex-military sergeant who has opened a military compound. Even the local Senator is somehow involved.
This is a real page turner and a super quick read (less than 3 hours). These pages practically turned themselves. A well-written storyline that kept me guessing all the way to the last chapter. This is my first Christiane Heggan book but definitely not my last.
This is a real page turner and a super quick read (less than 3 hours). These pages practically turned themselves. A well-written storyline that kept me guessing all the way to the last chapter. This is my first Christiane Heggan book but definitely not my last.
Helpful Score: 2
This is one of my favorite authors and one of her best books.
When Philadelphia assistant district attorney Sydney Cooper gets an urgent late-night call from her best friend asking to meet her, she can\'t help but wonder what kind of trouble investigative journalist Lily Gilmore has gotten herself into this time. But exasperation soon turns to fear when she becomes the sole witness to her friend\'s brutal kidnapping. Knowing she cannot rely on local law enforcement, Sydney believes she\'s Lily\'s best hope for survival.
Armed with only her determination, Sydney delves deep into Lily\'s two latest high-profile cases--with shocking results. But when Jake Sloan, an enigmatic stranger, comes to her aid, Sydney slowly realizes that Lily\'s disappearance is more complicated than she ever imagined. In a perilous race against the clock, Jake and Sydney must uncover a kidnapper\'s motives. . .before the search is too late.
Armed with only her determination, Sydney delves deep into Lily\'s two latest high-profile cases--with shocking results. But when Jake Sloan, an enigmatic stranger, comes to her aid, Sydney slowly realizes that Lily\'s disappearance is more complicated than she ever imagined. In a perilous race against the clock, Jake and Sydney must uncover a kidnapper\'s motives. . .before the search is too late.
Very good read
Good book--I loaned it to my sister cuz it was so intelligent and suspenseful.
I always enjoy her books. She mixes romance and mystery so well I read the book in one night. Had to know what happened.
Great romantic suspense thriller.
seemed alittle slow but i liked it
This book is out of my usual genres, so I was surprised that I enjoyed it as much as I did. I would recommend it!
When Philadelphia assistant district attorney Sydney cooper gets an urgent late-night call from her best friend asking to meet her, she can't help but wonder what kind of trouble investigative reporter Lily Gilmore has gotten herself into this time. But exasperation soon turns to fear when she becomes the sole witness to her friend's brutal kidnapping. Knowing she cannot rely on local law enforcement,Sydney believes she's Lily's best hope for survival.. Armed with only her determination, Sydney delves deep into Lily's two latest high-profile cases-- with shocking results. But when Jake Sloan, and enigmatic stranger, comes to her aid, Sydney slowly realizes that Lily's disapperance is more complicated than she ever imagined. In a perilous rave against the clock, Jake and Sydney must uncovera kidnapppers motives,,,,before the search is to late
When Philadelphia assistant district attorney Sydney Cooper gets an urgent late-night call from her best friend asking to meet her, she can't help but wonder what kind of trouble investigative journalist Lily Gilmore has gotten herself into this time. But exasperation soon turns to fear when she becomes the sole witness to her friend's brutal kidnapping. Knowing she cannot rely on local law enforcement, Sydney believes she's Lily's best hope for survival.
Armed with only her determination, Sydney delves deep into Lily's two latest high-profile cases--with shocking results. But when Jake Sloan, an enigmatic stranger, comes to her aid, Sydney slowly realizes that Lily's disappearance is more complicated than she ever imagined. In a perilous race against the clock, Jake and Sydney must uncover a kidnapper's motives. . .before the search is too late
Armed with only her determination, Sydney delves deep into Lily's two latest high-profile cases--with shocking results. But when Jake Sloan, an enigmatic stranger, comes to her aid, Sydney slowly realizes that Lily's disappearance is more complicated than she ever imagined. In a perilous race against the clock, Jake and Sydney must uncover a kidnapper's motives. . .before the search is too late
When Philadelphia assistant district attorney Sydney Cooper gets an urgent late-night call from her best friend asking to meet her, she can't help but wonder what kind of trouble investigative journalist Lily Gilmore has gotten herself into this time. But exasperation soon turns to fear when she becomes the sole witness to her friend's brutal kidnapping. Knowing she cannot rely on local law enforcement, Sydney believes she's Lily's best hope for survival.
When Philadelphia assistant district attorney Sydney Cooper gets an urgent late-night call from her best friends asking to meet her, she can't help but wonder what kind of trouble investigative journalist Lily Gilmore has gotten herself into THIS time. But exasperation soon turns to fear when she becomes the sole witness to her friend's brutal kidnapping. Knowing she cannot rely on local law enforcement, Sydney believes she's Lily's best hope for survival.
Armed with only her determination, Sydney delves deep into Lily's two latest high-profile cases - with shocking results. But when Jake Sloan, en enigmatic stranger, comes to her aid, Sydney slowly realizes that Lily's disappearance is more complicated than she ever imagined. In a perilous race against the clock, Jake and Sydney must uncover a kidnapper's motives...before the search is too late.
Armed with only her determination, Sydney delves deep into Lily's two latest high-profile cases - with shocking results. But when Jake Sloan, en enigmatic stranger, comes to her aid, Sydney slowly realizes that Lily's disappearance is more complicated than she ever imagined. In a perilous race against the clock, Jake and Sydney must uncover a kidnapper's motives...before the search is too late.
When Philadelphia assistant district attorney Sydney Cooper gets an urgent late-night call from her best friend asking to meet her, she cant help but wonder what kind of trouble investigative journalist Lily Gilmore has gotten herself into THIS time. But exasperation soon turns to fear when she becomes the sole witness to her friends brutal kidnapping. Knowing she cannot rely on local law enforcement, Sydney believes shes Lilys best hope for survival. Armed with only her determination, Sydney delves deep into Lilys two latest high-profile caseswith shocking results. But when Jake Sloan, an enigmatic stranger, comes to her aid, Sydney slowly realizes that Lilys disappearance is more complicated than she ever imagined. In a perilous race against the clock, Jake and Sydney must uncover a kidnappers motives before the search is too late.
When Philadelphia assistant district attorney Sydney Cooper gets an urgent late night call from her best friend asking to meet her, she can't help but wonder what kind of trouble investigative journalist Lily Gilmore has gotten hersel intothis time. But exaspertion soon turns to fear when she becomes the sole witness to her friend's brutal kidnapping. Knowing she cannot rely on local law enforcement, Sydney believes she's Lily's best hope for survival.
from the back cover:
When Philadelphia assistant district attorney Sydney Cooper gets an urgent late-night call from her best friend asking to meet her, she can't help but wonder what kind of trouble investigative journalist Lily Gilmore has gotten herself into this time. But exasperation soon turns to gear when she becomes the sole witness to her friend's brutal kidnapping. Knowing she cannot rely on local law enforcement, Sydney believes she's Lily's best hope for survival.
Armed with only her determination, Sydney delves deep into Lily's two latest high-profile cases-with shocking results. But when Jake Sloan, an enigmatic stranger, comes to her aid, Sydney slowly realizes that Lily's disappearance is more complicated than she ever imagined. In a perilous race against the clock, Jake and Sydney must uncover a kidnapper's motives...before the search is too late.
When Philadelphia assistant district attorney Sydney Cooper gets an urgent late-night call from her best friend asking to meet her, she can't help but wonder what kind of trouble investigative journalist Lily Gilmore has gotten herself into this time. But exasperation soon turns to gear when she becomes the sole witness to her friend's brutal kidnapping. Knowing she cannot rely on local law enforcement, Sydney believes she's Lily's best hope for survival.
Armed with only her determination, Sydney delves deep into Lily's two latest high-profile cases-with shocking results. But when Jake Sloan, an enigmatic stranger, comes to her aid, Sydney slowly realizes that Lily's disappearance is more complicated than she ever imagined. In a perilous race against the clock, Jake and Sydney must uncover a kidnapper's motives...before the search is too late.
