When Evan Delaney’s father disappears, the cops think he’s fled the country to avoid prosecution. But Evan is sure that Phil has been abducted or killed for reasons associated with his work for Naval Intelligence.
As Evan hunts for clues, she is attacked by an armed man. The attacker ends up dead—and turns out to be a federal agent. Now Evan is on the run, implicated in his murder. Then she is contacted by a sinister duo—a Madam and gigolo mother-and-son-team who claim that Phil was mixed up in their very dirty business.
Can Evan save her father’s reputation—and his life? And can Jesse save Evan? Time is running out....
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"This is the fifth of five (with more probably to come) Evan Delaney novels. I've enjoyed all of them after I read a faving review from Stephen King. While this book does not stand out as exceptional the series continue to keep my interest."
— Marcus (4 out of 5 stars)
" Took awhile to get into but then it took off. My goodness this girl is busy! "
— Nikki, 2/13/2014" Got a bit crazy for me at the end, not quite buying it, especially the last paragraph. "
— Alisa, 1/17/2014" In terms of the plot, this is one of Meg Gardiner's best. However, I was disappointed by the relatively small amount of Jesse and crushed by the cliffhanger ending, forcing me to drop the score. "
— Rebecca, 1/2/2014" Did want want to put this book down until I finished it. It was excellent! "
— Julie, 10/24/2013" I have to say that Meg Gardiner gets better with each book she completes. I completed this book several weeks ago and I can still remember the rush to get to the end. "
— Nancy, 10/13/2013" This was a great page turner and I read it in a day. "
— David, 8/13/2013" Not bad for an easy-read mystery/thriller. "
— Becky, 6/2/2013" Freaking fantastic! I want more! "
— Candace, 3/12/2013" a complicated and slightly unbelievable fast pace crime thriller "
— Bobbi, 3/1/2013" second one of this series that I've read. Another action packed thriller - a bit much to believe. Still a fun read. "
— Joanne, 1/2/2013" This is by far the best Evan Delaney book in the series. Did I like the ending, heck no! I did like the character development and the revelations in the book. I hope we get to see Jax again. "
— Julie, 9/23/2012" Rather complicated but exciting plot! "
— Academicsupport, 7/24/2012" This is the best of Meg Gardiner's books so far and I give them all 5 stars. Evan Delaney goes from Calif., to Bangkok, to London. Action and surprises at every turn. "
— Waggonerdebbie, 5/18/2012" Excellent read best of the series. Hope she writes more in this series. "
— Pauline, 5/13/2012" would love to read more of Evan Delaney chain. "
— Tricia, 2/27/2012" I'm listening to this but only in the car which may be why I'm having a lot of trouble actually getting into it. BTW I'm on disc 3 so it needs to get better soon or it will be abandoned. "
— Deena, 7/22/2011" I've found a new mystery author. Woo! Hoo! Strong and strange characters, good story line. Enjoyed it. Just realized it's #5 in a series, so I will go back and check out the other Evan Delaney novels. "
— Carla, 6/17/2011" would love to read more of Evan Delaney chain. "
— Tricia, 3/12/2011" I'm listening to this but only in the car which may be why I'm having a lot of trouble actually getting into it. BTW I'm on disc 3 so it needs to get better soon or it will be abandoned. "
— Deena, 11/16/2010" I have to say that Meg Gardiner gets better with each book she completes. I completed this book several weeks ago and I can still remember the rush to get to the end. "
— Nancy, 10/18/2010" Freaking fantastic! I want more! "
— Candace, 8/2/2010" I've found a new mystery author. Woo! Hoo! Strong and strange characters, good story line. Enjoyed it. Just realized it's #5 in a series, so I will go back and check out the other Evan Delaney novels. "
— Carla, 3/16/2010" second one of this series that I've read. Another action packed thriller - a bit much to believe. Still a fun read. "
— Joanne, 3/4/2010" This was a great page turner and I read it in a day. "
— David, 1/29/2010" This is the best of Meg Gardiner's books so far and I give them all 5 stars. Evan Delaney goes from Calif., to Bangkok, to London. Action and surprises at every turn. "
— Waggonerdebbie, 11/20/2009" Got a bit crazy for me at the end, not quite buying it, especially the last paragraph. "
— Alisa, 8/26/2009" Not bad for an easy-read mystery/thriller. "
— Becky, 8/13/2009" Did want want to put this book down until I finished it. It was excellent! "
— Julie, 7/18/2009" Excellent read best of the series. Hope she writes more in this series. "
— Sparhawk, 7/4/2009Meg Gardiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of a number of critically acclaimed novels. Her thrillers have won the Edgar Award and been summer reading picks by the Today show and O, the Oprah Magazine. In August 2022 her novel, Heat 2, coauthored with Michael Mann, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. A former lawyer and three-time Jeopardy! champion, Gardiner lives in Austin, Texas.
Tanya Eby is a novelist and an audiobook narrator who has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards and been nominated for the Audie Award. She has a BA degree in English language and literature and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Southern Maine.