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Ex-DEA agent Jesse Warden has seen enough of the inside of a solitary confinement cell to last him a lifetime.Or two lifetimes, which is the sentence he's serving after being convicted of a plan he was planning to commit, but never did. So when an old buddy shows up with a deal that could spring him from his hell behind bars, he's ready to listen.
To gain his freedom, Jesse must infiltrate a dangerous and reclusive religious cult that has been stockpiling weapons and eliminating those sent to investigate. From the moment he arrives in the Idaho mountain town where the cult is centered, Jesse finds every aspect of life dictated by the group's eerie, imposing leader. Pitted against not only the cult, but also the feds who sent him, Jesse feels control of his own life slipping away, and must make a final,desperate attempt to regain it -- or die trying.
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"This book was written in 1994 and I just read it in 2012. Was surprised how well, 14 years later, it held up. Usually "pop" fiction has too many social references and dates itself. Anyhow, I couldn't put this book down even though some of the dialogue seemed too sugary. The story really moved."
— Deenya (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Woods’ sixth novel in three years is likely to follow its predecessors onto bestseller lists…An artfully plotted thriller.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“We get just about everything we expect, from fistfights to forged passports…Heat is…a satisfying beach-blanket read.”
— Library Journal -
“Woods has concocted a high-octane story filled with nail-biting suspense and enough unusual twists to keep even experienced puzzle-solvers guessing.”
— Booklist -
“A high-concept action thriller.”
— Kirkus Reviews
HEAT Listener Reviews
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" so far, this book is pretty lame. i really need to get to the library... "
— Sandi, 1/5/2014 -
" Grabbed me in the first chapter and never let go! "
— Lindamac, 12/20/2013 -
" Well-paced thriller, with a likable ex-cop/ex-con as the hero and a white supremacist cult leader as the villain. "
— Blaine, 11/12/2013 -
" If you've read one Stuart Woods book, you've seemingly read them all. Similar in pace and characters to other Woods books. Nothing great, but a good read. "
— Steven, 11/7/2013 -
" Quick read, suspenseful, nothing extraordinary. "
— Angela, 9/27/2013 -
" Fast-paced, scary could-be-true situation. "
— Peg, 9/22/2013 -
" I couldn't put this one down and read the last half in one sitting "
— Jessica, 7/21/2013 -
" This one kept me reading. There were several subplots going on as is normal with Wood's books, but I keep them sorted out and loved the way it all wraps up together at the end. Another good read by Woods. "
— Lee, 7/15/2013 -
" A riveting book. A fast paced spy book about a cult that really wasn't a cult, but built to hide an arms trade business. "
— Jessica, 3/26/2013 -
" Very good...hard to put down "
— Lois, 6/16/2012 -
" Good potboiler mystery. Fun to read while on the road. "
— Chris, 3/15/2012 -
" Dialogue was a little on the weak side, but I thought it had a good plot - once I got going I could hardly put it down. "
— Brandon, 3/15/2012 -
" He is a capable writer who includes some interesting twists and turns. This book is the second I have read by this author. Iam still not sure if he is someone I will ready much more of. "
— Conrad, 1/10/2012 -
" I really enjoyed this book. It kind of reminded me of John Grisham's "The Firm". Great story and very well written that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire book. One of his best! "
— Brett, 11/29/2011 -
" Great story idea, but the ending didn't live up. "
— Martha, 10/12/2011 -
" Surprisingly, I really liked this book. It's not a genre I typically read but I had a hard time putting it down. At times I was on pins and needles but I figured out the ending anyway! "
— Linda, 10/5/2011 -
" Fast read! Stuart Woods never disappoints me. This was a story of an agent who ended up in jail. His chance to get out is to make his way in with a religious cult and make them believe he's one of them. This story had lots of twists. "
— Michelle, 7/6/2011 -
" Great book. Interesting and suspenseful. "
— Michelle, 3/20/2011 -
" Fast read! Stuart Woods never disappoints me. This was a story of an agent who ended up in jail. His chance to get out is to make his way in with a religious cult and make them believe he's one of them. This story had lots of twists. "
— Michelle, 12/4/2010 -
" Another good Stuart Woods, the more I read of his stuff, the more I like his character development and twists in his books. "
— Leeann, 10/4/2010 -
" Good potboiler mystery. Fun to read while on the road. "
— Chris, 5/13/2010 -
" He is a capable writer who includes some interesting twists and turns. This book is the second I have read by this author. Iam still not sure if he is someone I will ready much more of. "
— Conrad, 1/30/2010 -
" A riveting book. A fast paced spy book about a cult that really wasn't a cult, but built to hide an arms trade business. "
— Jessica, 12/28/2009 -
" Great story idea, but the ending didn't live up. "
— Martha, 7/6/2009 -
" Great book. Interesting and suspenseful. "
— Michelle, 10/27/2008
About Stuart Woods
Stuart Woods (1938-2022) wrote more than ninety novels, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Stone Barrington series. He is a native of Georgia and began his writing career in the advertising industry. Chiefs, his debut in 1981, won the Edgar Award.
About Tony Roberts
Tony Roberts is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has had roles in numerous films, many by Woody Allen, as well as his starring roles on Broadway in Arsenic and Old Lace; Promises, Promises; and The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife.