by Karen BlackPublish: Jan 15, 2024Crime FictionSuspense
Book Overview
A career burglar, Adam has never been caught or even suspected. But that could change when Darla, his former partner, recognizes him during a random robbery at a local store. Adam has been looking for her for quite a while and expects her to pay a debt he thinks she owes him.
Without thinking about the consequences, w... hen Darla refuses to leave with him, Adam kidnaps her along with another customer, Anna, who he threatens with violence if Darla doesn't cooperate. He forces the women to accompany him as he disappears into the wilderness and soon realizes taking Anna was a mistake. Although he's never killed anyone, Anna must be eliminated. He just isn't sure how.
His intention for Darla, however, is different. He intends to keep her around long enough for her to replace his son, the one he's convinced she killed.read more
BIOGRAPHY Written in a variety of genres, Black’s character driven stories rarely turn out quite the way the reader would expect. The author combines imagination and experience to weave dramatic plots with believable characters in descriptive settings, whether contemporary or supernatural.
Her fascination with the pa... ranormal is often seen in her prose. Even when it isn’t the basis of the plot, it is not unusual to find a touch of the supernatural in the storyline. Occasionally, however, the reference is so subtle, the reader could miss it. The author also includes a four-legged character in most of her books, even if it’s just a cameo appearance.
Black lives in the United States with her husband, and two alien creatures disguised as cats. While each of the furry critters is unique, one of them is rumored to be ET’s second cousin. The rumor, however, has not been confirmed.read more