San Francisco crime reporter Tom Reed is burned out. On the day he decides to finally quit the news business, a sensational story breaks. A heart-stopping robbery-homicide at a jewelry store. The suspects have shot and killed a police officer before fleeing with a female hostage. Reed rushes to the scene, his passion resurrected for one last big story.
Arriving at the chaos, Reed is stunned to … stunned to learn from a staff member, still clutching a receipt, that the hostage is his wife, Ann Reed.
Horrified, Reed confronts San Francisco Homicide Inspector Walt Sydowski and other detectives on the case. All know the odds.
Reed is paralyzed with anguish, but his son, Zach, refuses to give up hope of finding his mother, despite the grisly trail left by the killers. Now the clock is ticking down as Reed battles his demons and Sydowski in a life and death search for Ann.
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Never heard of Rick Mofina? Me neither. Until now. Following Reed, his wife and everyone else through the book was like a rollercoaster ride that never slowed down. Looking for more from Reed in the future and already have a list of Mofina books downloaded or ordered. Great author who had slipped by a lot of us crime fiction readers — but no longer.
Another great Tom Reed story from Mr Mofina. Recommended.
I really like this author and he never disappoints. This book is no exception. It is a real page-turner and is action packed.
Very good thriller about an investigative reporter whose wife is kidnapped by murderous and psychopathic armed robbers and his quest to save her. Mofina doesnt have a top notch style but he does tell a great story, highly recommended.
I really liked this book. Had a lot of story lines, but I liked it. I normally don’t like a book that jumps around this much.
I love Rick Mofina’s books, this one and all of his that I have read are page turners, always something to keep you wanting to read more and get to the end so you can see how things turned out. Keep the books coming. They are good reads!
Another thriller from Rick Mofina! Warning: You’ll be up all night reading! One of those books you can’t put down!
This book was a complete page turner. I read a lot of murder mysteries and am able to put them down and come back to them, but this one I absolutely could not put down! It was gripping and visceral. The authors ability to bring new characters in, keeping you guessing, did the trick. And you were on pins and needles for what came next. Good read.
I’ve had this book for a while and the premise sounded a bit off-putting. But Mofina makes it work so beautifully that it was a joy to read. A definite page turner. Twists and turns. The reveal of each new discovery fits the pieces of the puzzle together in a way that challenges the detective in the reader.
In my opinion the author was heavy handed with his main characters epiphany about his profession, but otherwise it was a compelling read.
I love this man’s books. When I start one of his books I make sure I have the time to devote myself to a complete read. My family knows when I have started one of his books because I am planted to my recliner, and they do not disturb me.
Even tho facts were given to reader, there were still surprises with twists. The author kept me up at nights. Didn’t want to put the book down. Very good
I have read all of his books and have him on a list to be let known when a new books comes out. The characters are always intriguing and interesting. I can never put the books down until the end and I am sad it has ended. You will really enjoy any of his books and this is as good as the others.
I loved this story, too! Read a few from this author, and he always keeps me captivated! Quite suspensful! Couldn’t put it down!
good read. A bit boring sometimes getting too much into the newspaper business & police but still kept me interested.
This author starts the book with so much action that I couldn’t put it down. Definitely a page turner. Great.
An excellent read from one of my favorite authors. You won’t be disappointed. I highly recommend.
Rick Mofina is a master story teller and this one is no exception. I loved the twist and turns in the story and couldn’t put the book down.
His books are always interesting and have a good storyline
Classic Mofina writing. Great read. Check it out. You will be glad you did.