Charlie Giles is at the top of his game. An electronics superstar, he’s sold his startup company to a giant Boston firm, where he’s now a senior director. With his dog, Monte, at his side, Charlie is treated like a VIP everywhere he goes.
Then one day, everything in Charlie’s neatly ordered world starts to go terrifyingly wrong. His prestigious job and his inventions are wrenched away from him. His family is targeted, and his former employers are dying gruesomely, picked off one by one. Every sign, every shred of evidence, points to Charlie as a cold-blooded killer. And soon Charlie is unable to tell whether he’s succumbed to the pressures of work and become the architect of his own destruction, or whether he’s the victim of a relentless, diabolical attack.
In a desperate struggle to save his life, Charlie races to uncover the truth, all the while realizing that nothing can be trusted — least of all his own fractured mind…
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"This was Daniel Palmer's first book and it was a very good first novel. Daniel is the son of Michael Palmer, a NYT bestselling writer as well. Now I have to admit, as Daniel's publisher I might be biased a little, but I read a lot of thrillers and his writing style is really developing nicely."
— Steven (4 out of 5 stars)
" Not an easy read for sure. I wasn't sure where this story was taking me. It was well thought out and very involved. I would really like to see this made into a movie. It would make an awesome movie. "
— Sheila, 2/7/2014" A page turner! Great story! "
— Maryellen, 2/6/2014" Nicely paced psychological mystery. "
— Lynda, 1/31/2014" Enjoyed. Good plot well handled, didn't figure it out right away which always pleases me, constant reader that I am. His doctor father, Michael, is a fantastic writer of medical thrillers - well IMO anyway. Look forward to more by Daniel. "
— Karleene, 1/20/2014" I really liked the book, but must admit I figured out the twist very early on, so that was a bit disappointing for me. "
— Adie, 1/7/2014" OMG!!! What a good book! Could not put it down! He will be big! "
— Judy, 12/9/2013" The first two thirds of this book was quite good-- full of mind-screwing twists and intriguing plot turns. Unfortunately, the denouement really jumped the shark. It was a mess of ridiculous conclusions and unbelievable explanations. Disappointing. "
— Sharon, 9/23/2013" I was liking the book until the end when the mystery starts unraveling. It just seemed like a ridiculous motive for everthing that happened in the book and I found it hard to take seriously. I would have given it 3 stars, but there were too many "f bombs" for me to recommend this book to anyone. "
— Skeetoid, 8/25/2013" Great story and the pace is frantic at times. It is time well spent reading this novel "
— Keith, 8/12/2013" It was okay for a first. Probably not something I'd read normally but I'd give another novel of his a chance. "
— Ishanie, 3/21/2013" My first Palmer book and I enjoyed it. Not only is Palmer great as a techno thriller author, he also brings great insight to the personal quest to save your own reputation...and discover what is important in your life. "
— Pam, 8/14/2012" I loved this book. I had never read a book that actually showed what a person can do with computers and other electronics. I cannot wait for Daniel Palmers next book. "
— Lori, 7/19/2012" I really enjoyed this one, a puzzling whodunit, psychological-suspense novel, and techno-thriller all in one! It's got a thrill ride of a plot, intriguing characters, plenty of twists and turns, and excellent prose. Definitely recommended for fans of first-rate mysteries and thrillers. "
— Sheila, 3/6/2012" Just finished this. I really liked it. I kept thinking I had it figured out and he'd prove me wrong. Awesome debut. Will definitely check out his next books. "
— Rob, 2/12/2012" Kinda disappointed in ending.... "
— Brick, 1/4/2012" Pretty good for a debut novel! I will definitely be looking for his next one! "
— Linda, 12/13/2011" Fantastic book, fast read and suspenseful "
— Leza, 6/17/2011" Awesome, awesome first novel. Soooo waiting for more from Daniel! "
— Camilla, 6/7/2011" Good yarn. Well done. Interesting concept. "
— Al, 5/7/2011" Pretty good for a debut novel! I will definitely be looking for his next one! "
— Linda, 4/14/2011" It was okay for a first. Probably not something I'd read normally but I'd give another novel of his a chance. "
— Ishanie, 3/7/2011Daniel Palmer is the author of numerous critically acclaimed suspense novels, including Delirious and Desperate. After receiving his master’s degree from Boston University, he spent a decade as an e-commerce pioneer before turning his attention to writing.
Peter Berkrot, winner of Audie and Earphones Awards for narration, is a stage, screen, and television actor and acting coach. He has narrated over 450 works that span a range of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, thriller, and children’s titles. His audiobook credits include works of Alan Glynn, Eric Van Lustbader, Nora Roberts and Dean Koontz. In film and television, he appeared in Caddyshack, America’s Most Wanted, and Unsolved Mysteries. He performs in regional and New York theaters and directs the New Voices acting school.