About The Book
In New York, Denver, Paris, and Berlin, four people have died separately in apparent accidents. Two women -- the widows of two of the dead -- find themselves under ruthless attack and are drawn together in fear, confusion, and for mutual protection. But are they being targeted because one of them is the prosecution witness at a famous criminal trial? Or is there a connection to the mystery behind their husband's deaths? Meanwhile, Tanner Kingsley,
Chief Executive of an international Think Tank created only seven years ago, is on the cusp of an amazing discovery that could alter the future of the world. If properly handled, the outcome of this could deliver unbelievable power into the company's hands. But are the mysterious deaths connected to this volatile secret? And can it be further protected?
My Thoughts
My first introduction to Sidney Sheldon's novels was when I was doing my MBA. One of my batchmate lent me one of her book to read, and I was hooked.
The narrative contains a blend of suspense, surprise, science fiction, adventures, romance, and emotional intensity. The characters were imaginatively described with their distinctive traits that will grab the reader as soon as they are read.
But I was let down by this book because it was so predictable. The characters are completely irrational and unlikeable. Some of the dialogue had to be skipped since it was so dull and absurd. Normally, Mr. Sheldon is adept at understanding the depth of human deceit, but not in this instance.
Anyway, it is a good time-passing read.
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About the Author
Best known today for his exciting blockbuster novels, Sidney Sheldon is the author of The Best Laid Plans, Nothing Lasts Forever, The Stars Shine Down, The Doomsday Conspiracy, Memories of Midnight, The Sands of Time, and many more.
Almost all have been number-one international bestsellers. His first book, The Naked Face, was acclaimed by the New York Times as "the best first mystery of the year" and received an Edgar Award.
Most of his novels have become major feature films or TV miniseries, and there are more than 275 million copies of his books in print throughout the world.
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