On Spain’s Costa Brava, passion and intrigue are everywhere – especially in the hearts of those who dwell there. As the dictator Franco teeters on the edge of death – a death that will completely overturn the political structure of Spain – two couples are entwined. One, a husband and wife bored with the existence they have drifted into. The other, a passionate, combative pair who relish every moment of life. Into this potent mix a young American arrives, seeking his missing lover – bringing a shadow of danger into the machinations already at work. Soon the political tension in the country reaches the breaking point, and that danger becomes an all-too-stark reality…as a heartrending misunderstanding unravels the fragile bonds of love and loyalty, and leads to a tragedy that will forever change the lives of everyone it touches. “A terrific yarn spinner.” – Chicago Sun-Times “Lescroart’s a pro.” – Jonathan Kellerman
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" I thought this was going to be a murder mystery for some reason, but it wasn't . Well written though. Good characters that I enjoyed following. Quick, easy read. "
— Julie, 10/5/2013" Basic novel. I enjoyed the Spainish setting, but other than that nothing really jumped out to make this a great read. "
— Chad, 10/22/2012" This is Lescroart's first book and it is a good thing that we didn't read it first or we would never have read any of the others. Very shallow with virtually no plot. "
— Elsie, 9/1/2012" First novel for Lescroart that was re-written and re-released. Written with lovely description of life in Spain at end of Franco reign. "
— Deanna, 8/2/2012" I'll try the paper version because I like Lescroart so much and I'd love to read one of his earlier books, but as an audiobook, it dragged. "
— Nancy, 7/6/2012" I wanted to like it----but------ "
— Bill, 3/25/2012" Started slow, got better. Seems Lescroart was trying to be a new Hemmingway when he started out. I enjoyed it, although it was a little strange. "
— John, 2/5/2012" Wow, worst effort ever by Lescrart. I read pretty much everything he writes and this missed the mark big time. "
— Scott, 1/5/2012" This is John Lescroart's first book and I'm glad it wasn't the first of his books I'd read because I didn't think this was very good. It reminded me of The Great Gatsby which I didn't like. "
— Jeanne, 11/9/2011" This is a very different book than what we are used to from the author. And it is his first novel. It is an adult tragedy/coming of age story. Overall, not bad! "
— Leah, 10/14/2011" It was okay, but I prefer his usual cast of characters--Dismas, Franny, Abe, etc. It was somewhat interesting, with some twists and turns, but on the whole rather down and morose. The characters were well portrayed, but in a place that could have been a paradise, the people were mostly unhappy. "
— Marti, 6/20/2011" I thought this was going to be a murder mystery for some reason, but it wasn't . Well written though. Good characters that I enjoyed following. Quick, easy read. "
— Julie, 4/27/2011" Wow, worst effort ever by Lescrart. I read pretty much everything he writes and this missed the mark big time. "
— Scott, 2/9/2011" I wanted to like it----but------ "
— Bill, 8/27/2010" It was okay, but I prefer his usual cast of characters--Dismas, Franny, Abe, etc. It was somewhat interesting, with some twists and turns, but on the whole rather down and morose. The characters were well portrayed, but in a place that could have been a paradise, the people were mostly unhappy. "
— Marti, 6/27/2010" Basic novel. I enjoyed the Spainish setting, but other than that nothing really jumped out to make this a great read. "
— Chad, 12/12/2009" First novel for Lescroart that was re-written and re-released. Written with lovely description of life in Spain at end of Franco reign. "
— Deanna, 11/6/2009" Started slow, got better. Seems Lescroart was trying to be a new Hemmingway when he started out. I enjoyed it, although it was a little strange. "
— John, 7/25/2009" This is Lescroart's first book and it is a good thing that we didn't read it first or we would never have read any of the others. Very shallow with virtually no plot. "
— Elsie, 12/6/2008John Lescroart is the author of numerous crime thrillers, including the Dismas Hardy series, of which several novels were New York Times bestsellers. His novel Dead Irish was a finalist for the Shamus Award, just one of many awards he has received for his fiction.
Kate Rudd, actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared in several independent films and shorts, as well as in multiple episodes of the television show Perks. As an audiobook narrator she has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration.