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Solitude Creek

Fear Kills in Agent Kathryn Dance Book 4
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Solitude Creek by Jeffery Deaver follows the gripping tale of Kathryn Dance, a special agent with the California Bureau of Investigation. Dance is on the trail of a cunning and chilling criminal who orchestrates murderous crimes using fear and panic as his weapons. The story weaves through a tense investigation, challenging Dance to untangle the twisted mind of the perpetrator before more chaos ensues.
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You might enjoy this book if you love psychological thrillers that delve into the art of manipulation and suspense. The compelling plot and dynamic protagonist tackle chilling mysteries, keeping you on edge with unexpected twists and intricate crime-solving.

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Fear kills - the fourth electrifying Kathryn Dance thriller by master of suspense and number one bestselling author Jeffery Deaver.

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Solitude Creek is the fourth electrifying thriller in the Kathryn Dance series from master of suspense Jeffery Deaver.

One mistake is all it takes.

Busted back to rookie after losing her gun in an interrogation gone bad, California Bureau of Investigation Agent Kathryn Dance finds herself making routine insurance checks after a roadhouse fire.

But Dance is a highly trained expert in body language: her most deadly weapon is her instinct, and they can't take that away from her.

When the evidence at the club points to something more than a tragic accident, she isn't going to let protocol stop her from doing everything in her power to take down the perpetrator.

Someone out there is using the panic of crowds to kill, and Dance must find out who, before he strikes again...

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    Solitude Creek is the fourth electrifying thriller in the Kathryn Dance series from master of suspense Jeffery Deaver. One mistake is all it takes. Busted back to rookie after losing her gun in an interrogation gone bad, California Bureau of Investigation Agent Kathryn Dance finds herself making routine insurance checks after a roadhouse fire. But Dance is a highly trained...
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Solitude Creek, by Jeffery Deaver, is praised for its intricate and surprising plotting, showcasing Deaver's signature style. Known for suspenseful narratives, the book features engaging elements like dramatic twists, complex motives, and the reversal of roles between hunters and the hunted, making it a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts.

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ISBN: 9781444757422

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 399g

Pages: 576

About the Author

JEFFERY DEAVER is the bestselling author of thirty-five novels, including the 2011 authorised James Bond thriller, Carte Blanche, as well as three collections of short stories and a non-fiction law book. A former journalist, attorney and folksinger, he has been shortlisted for and received numerous awards around the world, including Novel of the Year from the International Thriller Writers Association for The Bodies Left Behind, the Steel Dagger for Best Thriller from the British Crime Writers Association, and the British Thumping Good Read Award. He was recently shortlisted for the ITV3 Crime Thriller Award for Best International Author. Last year he received two lifetime achievement awards, one in Italy and one in the United States. He lives in North Carolina.

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