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Trust Me (The Last Stand Trilogy, Book 1)
written by Brenda Novak
Studio : Mira Books
by Mira Books
Publisher : Mira Books
Released : 2008-06-01
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780778324126
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 24 reviews)
List Price : $6.99
Our Price : $1.50
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Product Description |
Four years ago...
Skye Kellerman was attacked in her own bed. She managed to fend off her knife-wielding assailant, but the trauma changed everything about her life. As a result of that night, she joined two friends--also survivors--in starting The Last Stand, an organization to help victims of crime.
But now...
Her would-be rapist is getting out of prison. Skye knows that Dr. Oliver Burke hasn t forgotten that her testimony cost him his reputation--and his freedom.
Sacramento detective David Willis, who investigated her case, believes Burke is a clear and present danger--and guilty of at least two unsolved murders.
And now Burke is free to terrorize Skye again. Unless David can stop him. Unless Skye can fight back. Because Oliver Burke has every intention of finishing what he started. And that s a promise. Trust me. |
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Suspense filled, but lacking in romance |
This is the first book I've read by Brenda Novak. It definitely will not be my last as I enjoy suspense/mystery novels. I also enjoy some romance with these type of novels and although there is some in this book, I felt a bit let down with the romance between David & Skye. I believed in their relationship and there was definitely enough sexual tension between the two; but, there was only one "quick" encounter between them and at the end of the book I was left thinking "this is it?"
The suspense in the book however is really good. Although you know who the main killer is already, you read about his obsession with Skye throughout the book. You also become familiar with his family and what they have been put through. Plus, there is an extra little who done it twist that personally shocked me.
I can't wait to read the next book, Stop Me and the finally her last in this trilogy, Watch Me. |
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I TRULY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. BRENDA NOVAK CAN WRITE BOOKS THAT ARE THRILLING. I ENJOYED THIS BOOK AND I AM READING BOOK NUMBER TWO. "STOP ME". I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE WAY SHE CREATES THE PLOT AND THROW SO MANY CURVES IN HER STORIES. |
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Excellent Series of "The Last Stand' |
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I just finished reading the "Last Stand" series and I went on line immediatly and purchased the other books she has. I read constantly and these books had me getting out of bed to read more. Brenda has a instant fan. |
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Loved This Series |
I loved the whole "Last Stand" series. I couldn't tell you really which story I liked best but I really enjoyed them all. This book was no exception it had me guessing up until the end which I kinda figured who it was but wasn't 100% sure until the end. Really well written and would recommend it to friends.
An additional book to this series is coming out August 2009 "The Perfect Couple" can't wait to get my hands on it. :)~ |
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Trust Me...This book delivers! |
Trust Me (The Last Stand Trilogy, Book 1)
I am a huge fan of Ms. Novak's; she's an automatic buy for me. Notwithstanding, I had a few moments when I felt the pace of this story was a tad slow, the tone a bit explainy because of the background details being fed in.
Skye Kellerman was the victim of an attack in her bedroom four years earlier and her testimony sent dentist Oliver Burke to prison. Among Burke's family and friends, Skye was the villain, Burke the innocent. Because of the viciousness of the crime, the repercussions to Skye, she and two other victims of violence started The Last Stand (TLS) a support and self-defence group dedicated to helping others. (Jasmine's and Sheridan's stories will be told in books two and three of the trilogy.) TLS has garnered much support, but also its share of detractors, including the local police chief.
Skye immerses herself in TLS, partly to help others, partly to focus on something other than her attraction to Detective David Willis, the policeman on the case that put Burke in prison, and partly to try to recover from the mental trauma she went through because of Burke.
Willis is strongly attracted to Skye, an attraction that borders on preoccupation, but he feels the right thing to do is get back with his divorced wife for the sake of their son. His wife, whom he does not love, suffers from MS and is constantly reminding Willis of her illness. She is also jealous that his work takes him away from the family.
The story opens with Burke, having turned informer, about to be released from prison early. Both Skye and Willis know he's a murderer and dangerous, and they search frantically to piece together cold case evidence that will put him away for good.
The mystery here is not who did it but how to prove him guilty.
Novak gives readers glimpses into the lives of Burke's family--his wife, his brother, his parents, as well as that of Willis' wife. By the end of chapter four, what began slow quickly morphed into a story I could not put down. I particularly liked that Trust Me centered on the psychological drama, kept the romance in perspective but didn't overwhelm with the touchy feely details of so many romantic suspense stories. Ms. Novak has turned into a consummate author of gritty crime novels.
I cannot wait to read Stop Me and Watch Me, both of which await on my nightstand.
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