15 Seconds
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4.0 • 41 Ratings
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- £2.99
Publisher Description
‘A total white knuckle stay-up-all-night thrill ride’ (Harlan Coben) from the bestselling author of Reckless and Killing Hour. Fifteen seconds can tear a life apart..
OUT OF TOWN
Dr Henry Steadman has it all: a booming business, a daughter he loves, and plenty of time to enjoy life. But while visiting upstate Florida, a police-stop ends in the shooting of a local cop – with Henry as the prime suspect.
OUT OF LUCK
Framed for a second murder, this time of a close friend, Henry goes on the run. His only lifeline is state-trooper Carrie Holmes, no stranger to tragedy herself, who can help prove his innocence. But they are in a dead-end – the police are closing in, the killer is getting away.
OUT OF TIME
This is not just a set-up, it’s far more personal. Henry’s nightmare is complete when his daughter is kidnapped. Suddenly, survival is not enough: he must save his daughter. Everything has been taken away from him – but now, Henry has nothing left to lose…
Reviews
Praise for Andrew Gross:
‘I think this book is fantastic – it has all the obvious virtues plus that elusive X-factor that really made me resent the times I had to put it down. It's Andrew Gross's best yet – including the titles he wrote with James Paterson – and therefore an automatic must read for lovers of fast, topical, can't-put-it-down thrillers’ Lee Child
‘Reckless is a sexy-as-hell thriller and Andrew Gross's best’ James Patterson
‘Real fear, real thrills, real suspense…real good' Lee Child
'A spine-chilling mystery with a thrilling twist' Cosmopolitan
'[Gross] knows how to deliver a thrill' Daily Mail
'All the hallmarks of the master – quick-fire action, believable characters, and a none-too-taxing storyline. Perfect holiday fare' News of the World
About the author
Before turning to full-time writing, Andrew Gross was an executive in the sportswear business. Andrew has co-authored 5 novels with James Patterson, all of them reaching Number One in the NY Times Bestseller list. His first novel The Blue Zone was an instant UK bestseller. He currently lives in New York with his wife, Lynn and has three children.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
At the start of this chilling stand-alone from Thriller Award finalist Gross (Eyes Wide Open), an overzealous police officer named Martinez stops cosmetic surgeon Henry Steadman, who's on his way to a Doctors Without Borders conference, for a minor traffic violation outside Jacksonville, Fla. Soon after placing Henry under arrest, Martinez decides to let him off with a warning, but before Henry can leave the scene, somebody in "an old-model blue sedan" drives by and shoots Martinez in the head. Henry, fearing he'll be accused of the murder, panics and drives away. The object of an intensive manhunt, Henry becomes increasingly mired in more violence. A chance call puts him in touch with a community outreach officer, who finds Henry's story credible and senses a conspiracy when other cops refuse to consider evidence of his innocence. Some readers may find Henry's initial behavior unconvincing, but once he goes on the run, the plot turns thrillingly realistic with a surprising resolution.
Customer Reviews
15 Seconds
Stunning read, totally engrossed from start to finish, it seems that one of James Patterson's apprentices is slowly becoming a master in his own right. The 'Pill Mill' that has has been afflicting the USA with all it's misery is brought to light in this gripping storyline. At first you cannot help but feel pity for the perpetrator after what has happened to his daughter but slowly you realise that he is one of the main reasons for his daughters despair. Nothing other than praise for a great read from a very good author.
15 Seconds
His best book yet great from beginning to end
On the edge read
This book had me on the edge of my seat all way through, great pace of events and well written as to be expected from this author. I used to be an avid James Patterson, but moved to A.G as he co wrote with Patterson. About to sample next read, can't wait.