The Deadliest Denial

ISBN: 0505526700

Author: Thompson, Colleen

Condition: Used

From Publishers WeeklyIn this captivating but contrived romantic suspense by acclaimed newcomer Thompson (Fade the Heat), Claire Winslow, a San Antonio policeman's wife, is devastated to learn that her husband, Officer Spencer Winslow, has been arrested for plotting to murder her. Despite strong evidence against Spencer, as well as the psychological fallout that has plagued him since a fatal on-the-job shooting, Claire struggles to accept that her husband would sink to such depths to cover gambling debts. When Spencer violates the conditions of his bail to waylay Claire and protest his innocence, she's torn between her deep-seated loyalty and the fear that she's simply in denial. However, an ugly series of vandalism attacks and puzzling reminders of past events-including a girl's disappearance and the death of Claire's mother-begin to point to some larger scheme. Thompson, a Rita finalist, is skilled at building suspense, but undercuts her efforts by assuring the reader early on of Spencer's blamelessness. Also, the plot sometimes feels forced, as characters leap to conclusions, cut off explanations and make several major discoveries by chance. Still, the steady action and intense emotions will keep most readers engrossed as hero and heroine unravel the many threads of deception. (May)Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Product DescriptionWhen her husband, a police officer, is arrested for attempted murder and skips bail, Claire discovers that she had been the intended target and must decide whether to turn him in when he reappears with a seemingly credible story--or run for her life. Original.Review"Intriguing, sexy, impossible to put down." -- NYT Bestselling Author JoAnn RossA spellbinding read with a gripping plot filled with intrigue. ..Colleen Thompson has gifted us with another all-nighter. -- Fresh FictionFrom the PublisherColleen Thompson's first book with Dorchester, Fatal Error, launched Dorchester's new romantic suspense line. A finalist for the 2005 RITA, romance's highest honor, Fatal Error was the winner of the Texas Gold Award.