Phoebe MacNamara balances a high-pressure career as Savannah’s top police hostage negotiator while raising her young daughter and caring for an agoraphobic mother. Her life shifts when she meets Duncan Swift, a resilient bar owner who pursues her despite her professional defenses. However, the stability of her new relationship and her career safety are soon jeopardized. An unidentified stalker, fueled by a deep-seated grudge regarding a past police intervention, begins a systematic campaign of physical assaults and psychological harassment intended to destroy Phoebe’s reputation and life.
This book serves readers who enjoy procedural details regarding police negotiations and tactical responses paired with a primary romantic subplot. Those interested in the psychological dynamics of stalking and the logistical challenges of single parenthood will find those elements depicted honestly. Readers finish the story with a clear understanding of the protocols used to de-escalate crisis situations and an appreciation for how professional composure functions as a defense mechanism against personal trauma and external threats.
Practical, growth-minded, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2007
- Language
- EN
