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An unpretentious beauty who radiates kindness, Kate MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body--or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes? The first explosion brings her face-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the... read more
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Living a successful life in Charleston, South Carolina, Kate MacKenna has always been able to turn her challenges into triumphs. But now the fates seem to be lining up against her in a lethal fashion.
While attending a reception at a friend's estate for a controversial artist, Kate is... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Kate MacKenna: owner of a small business, Jordan Buchanan's best friend; Dylan nicknamed her "Pickle."
- Dylan Buchanan: Detective with the Boston PD, Jordan's brother
- Jordan Buchanan: Kate's best friend, Dylan's sister
- Compton Thomas MacKenna: Kate's great uncle
- Conal Thomas: Kate's father.
- Leah MacKenna: Katie's mother.
- Kiera MacKenna: Kate's sister, fourth year medical student
- Isabel MacKenna: Kate's youngest sister, soon to be in college
- Carl Bertolli: Kate's friend, art gallery owner
- Bryce and Vanessa MacKenna: Kate's cousin, who has a drinking problem, and his wife
- Roger MacKenna: Kate's cousin who has a gambling problem
- Ewan MacKenna: Kate's cousin
- Nate Hallinger: Detective with the Charleston PD, investigating the explosions
- Reece Crowell: Man pursuing Isabel
- Chief Drummond: Chief of Police in Charleston
- Anderson Smith: Compton's Attorney
- Nora: Aunt caring for the girls since their mother died
Setting & Locations edit
- Silver Springs: small town in South Carolina where Kate lives
- Boston: city in Massachusetts where Dylan and Jordan live.
- Charleston: city in South Carolina
- Savannah: City in Georgia where MacKenna's attorney's office is located
Organizations edit
- Savannah Police Department: City police
- Charleston Police Department: City police
- FBI: Federal Bureau of Investigations
First Sentence edit
The crusty old man was going to cause an uproar, and he was only sorry he wouldn't be around to watch it.
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 44
Epilogue
Series & Lists edit
This is book 5 of 11 in Buchanan-Renard. (standard series)
Preceded by Murder List, and followed by Shadow Dance.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Julie Garwood (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0345453840
Page Count: 368
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0345453840
Page Count: 368
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3557.A8427 S57 2005b
- Dewey: 813.54
Subjects edit
- Books › Romance › Authors, A-Z › ( G ) › Garwood, Julie
- Books › Mystery & Thrillers › Thrillers › Suspense
- Books › Romance › Romantic Suspense
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Julie Garwood: Author's website
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