The Safe House (The Black Market Series)

ISBN: 1496720032

Author: Swinson, Kiki

Condition: New

Packed with high suspense and memorable choices and consequences (Booklist) Kiki Swinsons novels sizzle with a uniquely gritty portrait of Southern life. Now she breaks all the rules with a story of a young woman with two targets on her back who tries to keep those she loves-and herself-alive . . .Run for coverIt was supposed to be easy money. A few exchanges for cash, one big payoff, and then life would be better than ever with bills all paid and money in her pocket. But the plan fell apart and now shes made an enemy. Hes a drug cartel leader out to destroy any competition-and get payback by any means necessary . . .Play for timeUnder federal protection, shes only steps ahead as the cartel leader starts killing off her family and friends. When he kidnaps a relative and demands her in exchange, she and a desperate DEA agent work a bold switch to nail him. But the fallout is disastrous-anddeadly . . .Do anything to surviveNow the local police are closing in on her as the prime suspect in her abusive boyfriends disappearance. Shes got no choice but to ditch the feds and take down her merciless pursuer on her own. But with no options, no help, and the clock running down, this not-so-innocent victims only shot may be the one risk that takes her out for good . . .ALSO IN THIS SERIESSwinson delivers another strong, fully dimensional lead character in Misty, who begins as an ordinary career woman and ends up in ever deeper trouble with each wrong choice.-Booklist on The Black MarketPitch-perfect dialogue, juicy sexual trysts, cold-blooded betrayal, and ruthless violence mark this suspenseful fast-moving tale that is topped off by a shocking epilogue.-Library Journal (Starred Review) on The Score