Barbara Freethy

Barbara Freethy

About

Award Winning Author of twenty-five novels ranging from contemporary to romantic suspense and women's fiction.  My most recent book, SUDDENLY ONE SUMMER, is the first book in the Angel's Bay Series, and will be released on June 30, 2009. 

Dark Pursuit (Emily Stone Series Book 5)

Dark Pursuit (Emily Stone Series Book 5)

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<p>AWARD WINNER for ACTION - 2015 International Book Awards Readers' Favorite<br />SECOND PLACE AWARD WINNER - 2015 East Texas Writers Guild First Chapter Book Awards<br /><br />Vigilante detective Emily Stone has covertly hunted down killers and closed more serial cases than most seasoned homicide cops combined. Her exceptional profiling skills and forensic techniques, along with deductive crime scene investigations, have made her a compelling force that cannot be beat.<br />She has reached her ultimate breaking point and now must face her toughest opponent yet – her biggest fears.<br /><br />With preciseness, the Tick-Tock Killer has taken his next child victim and promised to dump the body precisely four days later, mocking police and the community. Stone struggles to balance her inner demons and ghosts from the past, against the wits of a brutal and cunning serial killer in an all-out battle of psychological warfare.<br /><br />Can Stone save the next child in time? Dark Pursuit is an action-packed cat and mouse game that will take you to dark places rarely explored.<br /><br /><br />From the Award-winning Emily Stone Thriller Series:<br /><br />“… a highly recommended pick!” The Midwest Book Review<br /><br />“Intriguing alpha female character… impressive action scenes.” Kirkus Reviews<br /><br />“The writing is impeccable and the story is fresh and tight.” Best Selling Author Gary Ponzo<br /> </p>

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Reviews

&quot;This book has it all: heart, community, and characters who will remain with you long after the book has ended... a wonderful story.&quot; Debbie Macomber<br /><br />&quot;A large cast of townspeople adds to this intriguing, suspenseful romance, which is the first of Freethy's &quot;Angel's Bay&quot; novels. Based in the San Francisco area, Freethy (<em>Silent Fall</em>) has a gift for creating complex, appealing characters and emotionally involving, often suspenseful, sometimes magical stories.&quot;  Library Journal<br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:#333333;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';">&quot;Ms. Freethy has written a suspenseful and captivating story, weaving in human frailty along with true compassion, making every page a delight.&quot; Reader to Reader Reviews<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><p>&quot;Family secrets, passion, betrayal and redemption ...&quot; Susan Wiggs </p>