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Seven years ago, suspense novelist Andrew Thomas's life was shattered when he was framed for a series of murders. The killer's victims were unearthed on Andrew's lakefront property, and since he was wanted by the FBI, Andrew had no choice but to flee and to create a new identity. Andrew does... read more
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Summary edit
Andrew Thomas was a successful suspense writer until he was framed for a series of murders by his insane brother, Orson (Desert Places, 2004). Orson is dead now, but Thomas, with no way to clear himself, has adopted a new identity--Vincent Carmichael, a recluse living in the Yukon.... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Horace Boone: Young college students who seeks to write a book about Andrew Thomas
- Andrew Thomas: Has been in hiding for seven years in the backwoods of Canada but soon his peaceful life takes a turn for the worst
- Maxine Kite: Mother of Luther Kite. Suffers from dementia.
- Luther Kite: Psychopath who is after Andrew Thomas
- Elizabeth "Beth" Lancing: Wife / Widow to Walter Lancing
- Sgt. Mullins: Works with Violet King to solve the crime
- Rufus: Add a description of this character.
- Walter Lancing: Husband of Elizabeth Lancing. Died in Desert Places
- Daniel: Walmart employee
- Orson: Andrew Thomas's evil twin who was killed by Andrew is Desert Places
- Karen Prescott: Andy's ex-fiance
- John David: Son to Beth and Walter Lancing
- Davidson
- Bill
- Howard
- Judy
- Joe Mack: Attacked and killed by Luther Kite
- Violet King: Young detective who is to solve the murder crimes
- Bruce: Police officer
- Hank
- Charles
- Sam
- Charlie Tatum: Runs the boat tours in Ocracoke
- Scottie Myers: Supposed old friend of Luther Kite from when they were children
- Andy
- Brianna
- Mikey
- Barry
- Byron
- Todd
- Julie
- Ms. King
- Josh
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
The headline on the Arts and Leisure page read: "Publisher to Reissue Five Thrillers by Alleged Murderer, Andrew Z. Thomas."
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 7 in Andrew Z. Thomas. (standard series)
Preceded by Desert Places, and followed by Break You.
This is book 27 of 27 in Jack Daniels Mysteries Reading Order. (universe)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Blake Crouch (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0312317999
Page Count: 310
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0312317999
Page Count: 310
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3603.R68 L63 2005
- Dewey: 813.6
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