The #1 “New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen returns with an electrifying and all-too-plausible thriller that pushes the level of suspense to the maximum and never lets up. From the tense opening scene to the final explosive page, Johansen delivers a knockout novel, as an unlikely pair of allies must expose a team of killers hiding behind an unspeakable act of terror–and risk ending up their next target.
She witnesses death through the eye of her camera. Now a relentless killer is focused on her. A celebrated photojournalist, Alex Graham has seen it all–but her latest assignment has forced her across a dangerous line. What happens when a reporter does more than just report? She has recorded some of the most tragic and heartbreaking of catastrophes, everything from natural disasters to infamous acts of terror. Her experiences have left her forever marked with the human side of tragedy. So when a dam breaks in Arapahoe Junction, Colorado, Alex is once more at the site doing more than just snapping pictures–she is in the mud with a shovel digging for survivors.
What happens when the reporter becomes the story? Alex finds more than she bargained for. In one terrible instant, she is witness to a conspiracy that will stun a nation. The official story is just a cover-up for a truth so frightening, so unthinkable, anyone who threatens to reveal it must be silenced. Forever. And now that someone is Alex Graham.
The first attempt on her life is swift and brutal. Only barely escaping, she finds an ally in an improbable source. Billionaire financier John Logan has his own reasons for protecting Alex, and these reasons alone are likely to get her killed. Using his vastconnections and influences, Logan assigns a bodyguard to protect her. Judd Morgan is the best covert commando in the business, and if anyone can keep Alex safe, it’s this quietly dangerous man. The problem is, Alex doesn’t want to be kept safe by Judd, whose checkered past has made him the target of an unseen assassin who dogs his every step.
“From the Hardcover edition.
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Sexual Content - 2/5
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Violence - 2/5
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Language - 2/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 1/5
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Summary
Overall I was excited that Sarah, Monty and Logan from the Search have a part in this book. There is also a small part with Melis from Fatal Tide and Andreas is the president. I think Sarah and Monty should have their own series. I enjoy the psycological part of why he kidnapped her as a fireman. I thought the art touch was
interesting. I do agree with the other reviewers that the heroine made some stupid decisions; sure we want to be strong and stubborn; but not stupid. I would recommend the book, especially if you read other Iris books and enjoy seeing her characters reappear.
Violence Hundreds of deaths in the landslide, a few other individual killings. Non are described in detail. There are also references to looking for survivors in the volcano and other disasters.
Language Profane language but not crude. Including Jesus and Christ.
Sexual A couple references to having sex, one physical scenes with little detail.
Drug & Alcohol Minor mention of drinking.