Josh Michaels isnt wanted dead or alivejust dead. That fact becomes shockingly clear when a stranger runs his car off the road. Instead of a helping hand, the man gives Josh a thumbs down and abandons him to what is almost certainly a watery grave. Luckily, Josh cheats deaththis time. But when more harrowing accidents threaten his life, its clear hes a marked man.
Are his past mistakes coming back to bite him? Or is something more sinister afoot? And how can he convince his family, friends, and especially the cops that hes in danger? The harder Josh fights to stay alive, the more determined his unknown enemy is to see him dead. And the deeper he digs for answers, the more chilling the truth becomes. As his time and luck rapidly run out, he must unmask an insidious conspiracy bent on making a killingin more ways than one.
Nerve-jangling noir doesnt get much blacker than Simon Woods top speed trip into cold-blooded murder and hot-blooded vengeance.
Review
"...An impressive debut." -- Sue Reider, Reviewer for Mystery Scene Magazine
"...Bound to be a bestseller! I expect to see Simon Wood's name next to the engraved rich and famous..." -- Barry Kline, Line-By-Line Reviews
"...hard to put down...a mind boggler with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing till the last page." -- Ginny Welding for "All About Murder Reviews
"What a thrill ride!" -- Anneli Rufus, Literary Editor, East Bay Express
"a good thriller...I would love to see this story made into a movie!" -- Lesley Mazey for Eternal Night
From the Author
Simon Wood is an ex-racecar driver, a licensed pilot and an occasional private investigator. He shares his world with his American wife, Julie. A longhaired dachshund and five cats dominate their lives. He's had over 150 stories and articles published. His short fiction has appeared in a variety of magazines anthologies, such as Seattle Noir, Thriller 2 and Woman's World. He's a frequent contributor to Writer's Digest. He's the Anthony Award winning author of Working Stiffs, Accidents Waiting to Happen, Paying the Piper and We All Fall Down. As Simon Janus, he's the author of The Scrubs and Road Rash. His latest thriller, Terminated, is out in mass paperback with a new short story collection, Asking for Trouble, out later in the year. Curious people can learn more at simonwood.net.
Library : General
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ISBN : 9780843958300