Romantic Suspense published by Grand Central Publishing 08 Jun 21
Spine-tingling action, an evil so deep and vile that it must be eradicated, and psychic phenomena are all hallmarks of a thriller from Iris Johansen. Add into the mix an ex-wife who has cutting-edge medical research that can save the world, along with a compelling cast of characters old and new, and you have a best seller.
Diane Connors has developed a medical miracle and needs a few critical threads to finish her research and bring it to market. Her enemies have a vested interest in peddling their pharmaceutical cures and preventing a discovery like this from reaching the world. Unfortunately, they are one step ahead of Diane, when she comes to Eve Duncan and Joe Quinn for their help. Did I mention that Diane and Joe were once married?
Catherine Ling, our intrepid CIA agent, is on the job protecting Diane and Richard Cameron, her one-time lover and arch nemesis, who is on the scene keeping an eye on Catherine and Diane. In between all the bodies falling, Catherine and Richard find the time to explore their explosive emotional connection and this one wrings more emotion from Eve and Joe than I’ve seen in a while. Michael, of course, is there throughout the story with his psychic premonitions and warnings.
Sometimes I fear the author is becoming a bit formulaic, but then all the ingredients are mixed together in such a unique way that the story is new and fresh. Regardless, it’s a great ride and worthy read.
Grade: A
Summary:
Eve Duncan and Joe Quinn must protect the life of a brilliant scientist so that she can live long enough to bring her discovery to the world, in this fast-paced thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen.
Diane Connors is a dedicated doctor with the world’s biggest secret, a discovery that could have shocking global ramifications. But while conducting private research trials, word has gotten out. The wrong people have heard the news and now want to hide Diane’s achievement for their own ends.
With nowhere else to turn, Diane finds herself on the doorstep of the last man she wants to ask for help: her ex-husband, Joe Quinn. Joe has remarried, and he and his wife, Eve Duncan, seem blissfully happy in their quiet, rural life until they are faced with the challenge of risking it all—even their marriage itself—for the greater good …
Now Eve is trapped in a web of murder and deceit as powerful enemies rush to cover up the truth, determined that Diane’s discovery goes with her to the grave—even if Eve and Joe get buried with her.
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