| The Scorpion |  | Author: Gerri Hill
Publisher: Bella Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 21,863
Media: Paperback
Pages: 289
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1594931623
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9781594931628
ASIN: 1594931623
Publication Date: December 15, 2009
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Product Description
Poking a sleeping bear with a sharp stick is foolish. Marty Edwards is about to be very foolish.
Investigative reporter Marty Edwards has found her niche: cold cases. She loves pouring over old notes, hunting down long-forgotten witnesses, and digging down through the layers of an unsolved murder case. But this time, Marty is digging where someone obviously doesn't want her. And that someone might also include the Brownsville Police Department. Why else would they assign Detective Kristen Bailey to baby-sit her?
Barely surviving two attempts on her life, Marty abandons Brownsville and the case. Danger follows her as the case turns red hot. With Detective Bailey along for protection, they race along the Gulf Coast, neither knowing who, if anyone, they can trust. The hardest part is learning to trust each other before it's too late for their hearts--and their lives.
You'll hit the ground running with this exciting race of life-and-death from Golden Crown Literary Award winner Gerri Hill.
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 Great story! February 1, 2010
Audrey
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Goes far beyond what I expected. The suspense and action in this book were so well written it gave me goosebumps. The characters are equally lovable and the romance feels real. Bailey's strength combined with Marty's innocence makes for a beautiful combination. The dialogue is down to earth and quick with wit and there is much humor to balance the drama of the story. I reccomend this book highly for anyone ready for a thrilling read!
Thriller ala John Grisham March 15, 2010
E. B. MULLIGAN (Tampa, Florida)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Thirtysomething Marty Edwards from Atlanta, Georgia has a niche in the book market, she investigates (with the help of locals, the local police and district attorney's office) cold cases. She finds herself in sleepy Brownsville Texas (population 100,000) investigating a 10 year old murder of an 18-year old, but the local police don't seem too eager to solve the case.
Detective Kristen Bailey, transferred from Houston, with a few strings pulled, two years ago . Absolutely no one on the Brownsville force wants her there. She gets assigned to report on Marty's every move.
What follows is a crime spree with shot gun blasts, safe houses, snipers, drug dealers, weapons dealers, fake ids and disguises, ambushes, millions of dollars in loot and more dead bodies then either of these women care to see. A very realistic romance develops between the two women without being clunky to the fast paced story.
Perfect beach read or book to take on vacation.
Best in a long time... April 3, 2010
Arden Stewart (San Diego, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having been a long-time fan of Hill's work, I'd put this at least on par with the likes of Hunter's Way. It's the best I've read in a long time. Well written...engaging...keeps you on your toes the whole way through. Definitely a worthwhile purchase.
Fantastic Action, In-depth Characters & Enchanting Romance April 5, 2010
FTLOH (East Coast, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Gerri Hill's "The Scorpion" really captures the reader and takes them on an adventure as Marty and Kristen fight for their lives in the midst of crime, corruption and the awakening of feelings for each other. The balance maintained between the crime story and love story was riveting. Definitely give this one a chance, you won't be disappointed.
ANOTHER hit for Gerri January 26, 2010
Mary H. Thompson
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I love the way Gerri is able to weave a great romance with intriguing mystery. Very talented writer. Hate for her stories to end!
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