Stripped by Brian Freeman
Brian Freeman's second novel is a gripping, hard-hitting thriller set in one of the most fascinating, sexy and intriguing cities in the world, Las Vegas, andputs his on-going detective character Jonathan Stride on the trail of a cunning and relentless killer.Elonda's seen most things working the streets. But it's a first when her client is shot dead in the act. Detective Jonathan Stride quickly establishes that the victim is M.J. Lane, son of a reclusive millionaire film producer. Any number of people might have wanted to kill M.J. Anotherdeath is troubling the Vegas force - of a little boy, killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a stolen car. Then the body of a woman is found in a remote farmhouse. Could the murders be linked It seems the killer wants to send a message about the brutal slaying decades earlier of a night club dancer. That case was wrapped up quickly. Too quickly Someone certainly thinks so - and he's set on murderous revenge for the sins of the past.
'A strong narrative, rife with sex and violence' -- Publishers' Weekly 20060807 'A real thriller that I just had to finish.. Freeman's characters are strongly drawn...I would certainly recommend this book' -- CrimeSquad (website) 20061106 'Freeman consistently hits his thriller marks, keeping the action coming and the tension high... The height of guilty pleasures' -- Kirkus Reviews 20060801 'A cracking second novel' -- Manchester Evening News 20061101 'Freeman captures the sleazy atmosphere of the city...driving its narrative briskly to a dramatic conclusion' -- Sunday Telegraph 20061106 'Freeman ably juggles multiple plot strands while never losing sight of the human dimension... Confirmation of a major talent' -- Guardian 20061112
Brian Freeman had a successful career in marketing before deciding to write full-time. He lives in Minnesota.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780755325368 |
| ISBN 10 | 0755325362 |
| Title | Stripped |
| Author | Brian Freeman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2006-10-09 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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