Absolute Fear
by Lisa Jackson
Published by Kensington Books
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Reviewed by Sheryl Root
Lisa Jackson's newest release, Absolute Fear, is a riveting page-turner. Having recently read Most Likely to Die, co-authored by Lisa, Beverly Barton, and Wendi Corsi Staub, I found it so hard to put down that I knew I wanted to read more by each of these talented writers. This is the first full-length novel by Lisa that I've read--and it didn't disappoint.
All Eve Renner remembers of the night she almost died is Cole Dennis's face reflected in the window of the cabin. Pointing a gun. At her. Now, three months later, Eve is returning home to New Orleans, trying to put her life back together and forget that the man she once loved tried to kill her.
Cole Dennis has gone from a prominent and wealthy defense attorney, to a man with little left but the shirt on his back. His legal fees have taken everything he had. Now that the case has been dropped, Cole is desperate to rebuild his life. His first step--to find Eve and get to the bottom of what really happened. Because Cole holds a secret about that night that not even Eve remembers.
However, a new series of bizarre killings begin the day of Cole's release. Soon, even the police realize that Cole may not be behind these murders. But who is? And can they piece together the dark secrets of the crumbling asylum, Our Lady of Virtues, before it's too late for Eve?
Lisa Jackson is a master of suspense. She gives the reader just enough clues, and then throws a twist in at the end to bring a satisfying surprise. Along with a fast-paced plotline, Lisa creates great characters. If you have read her previous books, you'll be reacquainted with some familiar faces, such as Detectives Bentz and Montoya. While this is a stand-alone novel, the glimpses of back-story revealed should entice new readers to look up past titles.
If you're looking for an entertaining and heart-pounding read, Absolute Fear is for you!
Author's Web site: http://www.lisajackson.com