"Lethal"

When I read "Lethal" by Sandra Brown, I not only read an outstanding book but I also found a new author to follow and, fortunately, it appears she's a very prolific writer! 

"Lethal" starts with Honor Gillette, a policeman's widow, and her young daughter, Emily, preparing for a birthday party but those plans as well as their life are interrupted by a stranger (Lee Coburn) lying in their yard.  He's a fugitive wanted for murder and he thinks Honor is hiding something left by her late husband and he appears willing to do almost anything to get it.  Honor goes from living in fear while the stranger is in her home to going on the run with him when she discovers the life she's lived and the people she's trusted may actually be endangering her and her daughter.  She has to find out the truth about her late husband, Eddie, hoping to clear his name after hearing what she believes are lies from this stranger.  It leads them on a trail to discover a merciless crime boss,"The Bookkeeper," and uncover a web of murder, corruption, and deceit.  The only questions are who can they turn to for help?  Who can they trust?

This novel starts out fast-paced and doesn't slow down until the heart-stopping ending.  I look forward to more of Brown's work!  pazt