Tough Customer: A Novel (Abridged)

by Sandra Brown Narrated by Victor Slezak

Overview

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thick As Thieves “charges her characters and their relationships with electricity” (San Francisco Book Review) in this gripping novel of suspense.

When a deranged stalker attempts to murder her daughter Berry, Caroline King has no doubts about who to contact for help: Berry's father, the cagey private investigator Dodge Hanley. It's been thirty years since Dodge last saw Caroline, but she remains the one woman-among many-that he can't forget. He has a whole bagful of grudging excuses for ignoring Caroline's call-and one compelling reason to drop everything and fly down to Texas to protect the daughter he's never met: guilt.

As always, Dodge's perseverance knows no bounds as he teams with a small-town sheriff, but the alarming situation worsens when the stalker claims other victims, leaving a trail of clues lethally pointing toward Berry. And Dodge-a street-smart fighter who has always put his life on the line-realizes that this time, he's risking his heart as well.

Editorial Reviews

FEBRUARY 2011 - AudioFile

This mystery wrapped up in a double love story follows the steps of a deranged killer as he seeks revenge. With a backstory that stretches over 30 years and a broad cast of characters, there are plenty of plot strands to weave together. Narrator Victor Slezak does an excellent job of bringing the characters to life. He approaches one of the key characters, tough-talking, tough-living Atlanta investigator Dodge Handley, with particular relish. Slezak successfully portrays the female characters as well, using a more gentle reading style. Given the substantial portion of romance in the story, Slezak's ability to switch seamlessly between the pursuit of an unstable killer and the romantic plotlines helps to ensure a credible listen. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

FEBRUARY 2011 - AudioFile

This mystery wrapped up in a double love story follows the steps of a deranged killer as he seeks revenge. With a backstory that stretches over 30 years and a broad cast of characters, there are plenty of plot strands to weave together. Narrator Victor Slezak does an excellent job of bringing the characters to life. He approaches one of the key characters, tough-talking, tough-living Atlanta investigator Dodge Handley, with particular relish. Slezak successfully portrays the female characters as well, using a more gentle reading style. Given the substantial portion of romance in the story, Slezak's ability to switch seamlessly between the pursuit of an unstable killer and the romantic plotlines helps to ensure a credible listen. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170653928
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	08/10/2010
Series:	Mitchell & Associates , #2
Edition description:	Abridged

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