A story of crime and betrayal...obsession and loss.
This award-winning suspense novel is the first in the Det. Ben Thomas series.
From the first day of the robbery at the Bellagio by Max Jessee and Roy Biers, Detective Ben Thomas is obsessed with finding Biers’ youthful partner. For eleven years Ben keeps the case simmering until Biers is released from prison. Finally, when Biers is paroled and unexpectedly heads to Alaska, the gutsy detective is only a few days behind him.
During the eleven years that Ben is stymied, Max Jessee has invented a new and prosperous life for himself. Now going under the name of Mack Jessup, he is living with Chloe Littlebird, an Alaska State Trooper, in the small town of Craig, Alaska. When Roy Biers appears without warning and demands his share of the money, things rapidly begin to fall apart.
During this fateful day, Detective Ben Thomas arrives in Craig, and the harrowing chase for Max Jessee begins across the wintry, stormy waters of S.E. Alaska.
This novel focuses on the choices that each person makes that irreversibly change his or her life. These memorable characters show that sometimes very good people get into terrible situations and must come to terms with the devastating consequences of their actions.
Professional Reviews
Truly Recommended
"...If you want a story that has heart, this is for you. If you want one that has passion, adventure and the struggle with moral issues of life and death, you don't want to miss this book. A tightly written, mind absorbing story with an ending that will absolutely delight you. Truly Recommended."
Engrossing
"...an engrossing novel whose plot engages the reader and delivers right to the believable and satisfying ending. Well crafted characters...true-to-life, believable people...It is a fine story."
Engaging
"With an engaging plot, skillfully written scenes, and true-to-character dialogue, R.L. Coffield has created a work of fiction that is sure to bring readers back for more. Her characters are motivated toward clearly defined goals. The ending provides the reward that readers of genre fiction demand."
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