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James Patterson

Michael Ledwidge

A one-night stand spirals into a web of dark secrets in James Patterson's steamy thriller of love, lust, and murder.Lauren Stillwell is not your average damsel in distress. When the NYPD cop discovers her husband leaving a hotel with another woman, she decides to beat him at his own game. But her revenge goes dangerously awry, and she finds her world spiraling into a hell that becomes more terrifying by the hour.In a further twist of fate, Lauren must take on a job that threatens everything she stands for. Now, she's paralyzed by a deadly secret that could tear her life apart. With her job and marriage on the line, Lauren's desire for retribution becomes a lethal inferno as she fights to save her livelihood-and her life.Patterson takes us on a twisting roller-coaster ride of thrills in his most gripping novel yet. This story of love, lust and dangerous secrets will have readers' hearts pounding to the very last page.

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Author

James Patterson

Pages

368

Publisher

Little, Brown

Published Date

2007-07-02

ISBN

031600720X 9780316007207

Ratings

Google: 4.5

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"I always recommend this book! It’s a quick read and it’s full of twists and turns! You won’t be disappointed"

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Tracy G

"Loved this book, kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t put it down. "

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Ally Hartley

"I’ve never read it actually. I have read other books by him and enjoyed them. I was drawn by the genre so I added it to my list"

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Lindsey McSwain

"My favorite book!"

Ana Young

"I really loved this book. Couldn’t wait to read what happens next. Didn’t want the story to end. Couldn’t put it down. #mystery #suspense "

April

"My very first favorite book"

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Megan Beasley

"I just love most of James Patterson books. It's always a very easy, quick read. And the chapters are smaller. Lots of twists and turns in his books."