Title: The Accident: A Novel by Chris Pavone
Published March 11, 2014; Crown
Genre: thriller
She is going to fly to California to find herself a new career. She has always wanted to try the film business, and now is the time. But she can't just land in LA. She needs a parachute.About the book: At least four people are at risk of losing their lives because they stole or held on to a copy of a manuscript titled The Accident, an expose of crimes committed by a powerful media mogul. The Accident is written by an anonymous writer who wants the book published; the CIA and the mogul, the subject of the book, do not.
"Yes," Camilla says, "a brilliant property called The Accident." (ch. 14)
The manuscript is sent anonymously to Isabel Reed, literary editor, who shares it with editor and former lover, Jeff Fielder, who are expected to have it published. But copies are secretly made and kept by various other people. This creates a fire storm that puts everyone in danger and cost some lives. Isabel and Jeff think they know who the anonymous author is, but he is supposed to be dead!
My comments: Suspenseful, well written and plotted, The Accident has engaging characters as well as riveting and dramatic action. A must for those who like thrillers mixed with international intrigue. The ending has a few more twists and turns and surprises than I was prepared for, but they did add a lot to the story's complex plot and interest. My objective rating: 4.5/5
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The quote you included caught my interest. Sounds good, more of a thriller than I usually read.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the quote is very good.
ReplyDeleteI think that a key to success to a book like this is the characters. based upon your comments it seems like this works because they are well crafted.
I"m glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for being on the tour.
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