She wanted to save lives. The killer wanted to end hers. The first warning was triggered hundreds of miles away. The second warning exploded only yards from where she and her son stood. Now Kate Denby realizes the frightening truth: She is somebody's target. Danger has arrived in Kate's backyard with a vengeance. And the gifted scientist is awakening to a nightmare world where a ruthless killer is stalking her...where her innocent son is considered expendable...and where the medical research to which she has devoted her life is the same research that could get her killed. Her only hope of protecting her family and making that medical breakthrough is to elude her enemy until she can face him on her own ground, on her own terms—and destroy him.
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"I read it in one night. The novel keeps you interested, as characters evolve, and show a myriad of characteristics. The drug itself, is too fantastic to contemplate. The characters show strength and determination through many horrors, and push onward, for the betterment of mankind."
— Denise (4 out of 5 stars)
" This is a beautiful mystery/medical thriller. I loved this book, and I've read it over and over. Kudos, Iris Johansen! She can write mystery like nobody's business, except Mary Higgins Clark. Johansen came up with a perfect plot and wrapped everything up tight at the end. Perfect! "
— Anne, 2/18/2014" Trash novel. A book that goes places and you want to see where it will take you, not a lot of value. But, a good junk food book for the mind. "
— Stacy, 2/15/2014" Strong characters, an intersting story with a smooth plot and just enough sensuality to make this book sizzle! "
— Brittany, 2/10/2014" Good suspense novel. Enjoyed it, but I thought the story dragged on in some parts. "
— Dawn, 2/4/2014" Not one of my most favorite Iris Johansen books, but still enjoyed it. "
— Susan, 1/27/2014" Amazing as always. "
— Lori, 1/15/2014" Another great intrigue from Iris. "
— Cynthia, 1/13/2014" Ms. Johansen is a genius for creating RU2. The detailed brought me on a journey with the characters both physically and emotionally. Love it. Re-read it numerous time :) "
— Deka, 11/23/2013" First book I ever read, at age 14. And enjoyed it so much, the reading bug bit me. Can not stop reading thrillers. She is one of my favourite. "
— Shirley, 11/22/2013" This book was my introduction to Iris. I was a book store manager at the time and I received an advance copy. It actually kept me up past midnight it was so enthralling. Good charater movement and tight story line. "
— Roberta, 10/27/2013" Overall, a good book, but it does stretch credulity in places. "
— Deby, 10/18/2013" Very fast paced and enjoyable. "
— Angie, 10/15/2013" exciting, terrific, mystery "
— Harriet, 10/15/2013" Excellent thrillers. Keeps you guessing throughout. "
— Amy, 9/19/2013" This was a good enough book. I would consider it a quick read. I kept imagining it as a movie that I may or may have tuned into if it were on tv and nothing better was on. It was not bad, just not really my thing. "
— Colpophilia, 9/17/2013" One of my favorite books of all time, "Long After Midnight" is a bone chilling story that nobody in life wants to live. A lady by the name of Kate Denby, a smart and promising worker in her lab, "GeneChem". (TBF) "
— Christian, 7/6/2013" Another classic Iris Johansen book. I wish she would expand her horizons. . . . But at least she's consistent; you know what you're going to get when you open the cover. "
— Allison, 4/7/2013" i think i want to have a guy like Seth Drakin :D this book is totally cool, but i was shocked about Noah, and i am happy how Kate found out the weakness of Ishamaru, good book... "
— Georgia, 3/27/2013" I love Iris Johansen books! Haven't disliked a one! "
— Tiffany, 1/15/2013" Another good Iris Johansen - same strong woman, same stronger man, with some drama to bring them together. "
— Kathy, 10/22/2012" This was a fairly good romantic suspense centered around a genetic wonderdrug and the people who created it. I hadn't read Johansen in years, so I thought I'd go back and give her another try...I'll read others by her in the future, I'm sure. "
— Maurean, 9/24/2012" Good tight story. Interesting technology twist. Not sure what the title had to do with anything. "
— Penny, 9/13/2012" I have this book but I don't recall much about it other than Kate and Noah. I kind of like that the women are so smart in her books. It's refreshing after reading so many weak wimpy TSTL females. "
— ♆, 8/10/2012" A good adult suspense book. Very thrilling. "
— Delan, 12/11/2011" Quick, easy read. Enjoyed the characters and the plot line. "
— Tammy, 7/10/2011" I enjoyed the story until two of the characters became romantically involved. After that I feel the author was just trying to make the book longer. Too many characters of which to keep track. "
— Benchpress, 4/27/2011" I love Iris Johansen's books; fun, sexy and fast. These make great beach reads! "
— Andrea, 1/27/2011" I was surprised... and loved the hero ! "
— Folie, 1/7/2011" Not one of my most favorite Iris Johansen books, but still enjoyed it. "
— Susan, 11/18/2010" Quick, easy read. Enjoyed the characters and the plot line. "
— Tammy, 8/5/2010" This was a good enough book. I would consider it a quick read. I kept imagining it as a movie that I may or may have tuned into if it were on tv and nothing better was on. It was not bad, just not really my thing. "
— Colpophilia, 7/9/2010" One of my favorite books of all time, "Long After Midnight" is a bone chilling story that nobody in life wants to live. A lady by the name of Kate Denby, a smart and promising worker in her lab, "GeneChem". (TBF) "
— Christian, 2/22/2010" First book I ever read, at age 14. And enjoyed it so much, the reading bug bit me. Can not stop reading thrillers. She is one of my favourite. "
— Shirley, 1/11/2010" A good adult suspense book. Very thrilling. "
— Delan, 10/2/2009" Good tight story. Interesting technology twist. Not sure what the title had to do with anything. "
— Penny, 9/30/2009" This book was my introduction to Iris. I was a book store manager at the time and I received an advance copy. It actually kept me up past midnight it was so enthralling. Good charater movement and tight story line. "
— Roberta, 5/19/2009" Another great intrigue from Iris. "
— Cynthia, 12/2/2008" Good suspense novel. Enjoyed it, but I thought the story dragged on in some parts. "
— Dawn, 10/8/2008" This was a fairly good romantic suspense centered around a genetic wonderdrug and the people who created it. I hadn't read Johansen in years, so I thought I'd go back and give her another try...I'll read others by her in the future, I'm sure. "
— Maurean, 8/23/2008Iris Johansen is the author of more than thirty New York Times bestsellers. Her series featuring forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has sold over twenty million copies and was the subject of the Lifetime movie The Killing Game. She has has also co-authored the bestselling series featuring investigator Kendra Michaels.
Carolyn McCormick has appeared in the films A Simple Twist of Fate and Enemy Mine. She has appeared on television as Dr. Olivit in Law & Order for more than a decade and as a guest on The Practice and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Her Broadway credits include roles in The Dinner Party and Private Lives. Her audiobook narration has won her three AudioFile Earphones Awards.