A KILLING TIDE

Author: P.J. Alderman ISBN: 0505526964 12/2006 SUSPENSE Publisher: DORCHESTER

Where There's Smoke... Kaz Jorgensen is used to fear—the anxiety of negotiating treacherous currents as she captains her family’s fishing trawlers, the terrifying nightmares of the day she almost lost her life on the river. But now a man is dead, an arsonist has set the Anna Marie ablaze and her brother is missing, accused of both crimes. How much more can she take? There's Fire Michael Chapman knows how to take the heat—as the new fire chief of Astoria, Oregon, he’s dealt with more than his share. No way can he afford to get involved with the sister of a suspect. But the scorching attraction between him and Kaz burns out of control, and when someone takes a shot at her, his protective instincts kick in. Whatever happens, he can’t allow another woman to die because of him.

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

Wow!

THE KILLING TIDE rocks!

Ms. Alderman's debut leads readers on an exciting, frantic race highlighted by a riveting suspense, a compelling romance, several well-sketched characters and a colorful locale.

The suspense and the romance get equal billing in THE KILLING TIDE as Ms. Alderman expertly weaves a killer thriller within a super-dooper romance. Michael Chapman is a great hero, striking an interesting balance between tough and tender. Stubborn, intelligent Kaz Jorgensen fits the blunt, rugged Chapman to a tee. Though wary of each other, their instant chemistry and their complicated relationship is intensely heated.

THE KILLING TIDE clicks on all cylinders, combining an intriguing mix between the suspense, the romance and the supporting characters. In addition, Ms. Alderman's amazing sense of place gives readers a breathtaking view of the Pacific Northwest and its native inhabitants.

Kudos to Ms. Alderman on a job well-done. The edgy THE KILLING TIDE is a fabulous debut, an edge-of-your-seat chiller guaranteed to thrill.

Debbie Jett