False Friend
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False Friend by Andrew Grant
The second installment in the extraordinary Cooper Devereaux mystery thriller series, which combines the atmosphere of James Lee Burke and Craig Johnson with the noir brilliance of Robert CraisDetective Devereaux--a man you can't quite trust and should never ignore--must put an end to the elusive pyromaniac's reign of terror before further harm is doneOr, worse, before students' lives are lostBut as Devereaux sifts through the ashes of the case, a ghastly find at a burned-out school pushes the inquiry into overdrive.
With innocent lives on the line, friction between the police department and the FBI stymies progress, while intervention from local underworld factions further complicates matters.Devereaux doesn't make excuses for his propensity to go outside the lines, but just when he has to be at his best, he's rocked by echoes from his difficult past that threaten to engulf his daughter.
Praise for False FriendThe second installment starring Detective Cooper] Devereaux is a suspenseful action-packed drama that is sure to please fans of the series and mystery/thriller lovers alikeAs a stand-alone, it will inspire newcomers to seek out the first book--Library Journal An incendiary thriller Cooper is solid--decent, flawed, and entertaining--Kirkus Reviews Praise for Andrew Grant's RUNAn adrenaline-fueled thrill ride that will have your head spinning and your heart pounding--Joseph Finder High stakes, high tension, and nonstop action Hang on and enjoy this smart, original, and fast-paced adventure--Hank Phillippi Ryan Relentless, twisty, and blistering fast, it's a book you don't dare start at bedtime--Sean Chercover A whizbang of a novel with just the right dose of smart-ass--Chelsea Cain Breathtakingly fast-paced--Harlan Coben A perfect thriller--smart, fast, and blazing with nonstop surprises--Robert Crais
RUN, False Positive, and False Friend are all written by Andrew Grant. He was born in the English city of Birmingham. He majored in English literature and drama at the University of Sheffield. He established a tiny independent theater group before working for fifteen years in the telecoms industry. Grant and his novelist wife, Tasha Alexander, reside on a Wyoming wildlife preserve.
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| EAN | 9780399594304 |
| Title | False Friend |
| Format | Kindle eBook |
| Condition | Unavailable |
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| By (author) | Andrew Grant |