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The Burning Edge

by Rick Mofina (Goodreads Author)

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Lisa Palmer has barely recovered from the sudden death of her husband when she is drawn into a new nightmare. On her way home from upstate New York, Lisa stops at a service center minutes before an armored car heist. Four men are executed before her eyes—one, an off-duty FBI agent she tried to help. Now Lisa is the FBI's secret witness and the key to finding the fugitive k...more

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Published January 1st 2012 by Highway Nine Inc (first published December 20th 2011)

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Mar 25, 2012 Andrew Macrae added it · review of another edition

Lisa Palmer’s fragile world, a precarious life that revolves around caring for her two young children a year after the death of her husband, explodes in violence when she witnesses a murderous holdup. Four masked motorcyclists ambush an armored car and callously kill the three guards and an off-duty FBI agent who tries to stop them. Lisa is a key witness to the killings, but can the FBI keep her and her family safe from the killers?

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Feb 15, 2012 Suspense Magazine rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lisa Palmer’s fragile world, a precarious life that revolves around caring for her two young children a year after the death of her husband, explodes in violence when she witnesses a murderous holdup. Four masked motorcyclists ambush an armored car and callously kill the three guards and an off-duty FBI agent who tries to stop them. Lisa is a key witness to the killings, but can the FBI keep her and her family safe from the killers?
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Jan 18, 2012 Dawn rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is an action packed story that has plenty of thrills while also exploring the emotion and motivations of its characters.
Part thriller, part drama, the story revolves around Lisa a witness to a horrific robbery that leaves 4 men dead and Jack, a reporter pressured to get the exclusive on the story for his news-wire job.
Throughout, we follow Lisa as she is forced to relive the scenes in an attempt to remember any detail that may help the authorities figure out who the perpetrators were. Alrea...more

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Jan 16, 2012 Rhonda rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The Burning Edge by Rick Mofina
5 STARS
What an roller coast of a story. I cried durning the funeral scene and laughed at
Lisa getting back. In between was so into the story could not read fast enough. Highly recommend this book! I will be on the lookout to read more of Rick's books in the future.
Lisa Palmer is a widow of two years. She is a grocery clerk and has had a hard time supporting her and her two kids. So she is selling her husband cabin thats been in the family for generations. On her wa...more

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Nov 07, 2011 Patricia rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

“Jennifer, I love you.” No, this is not a love story. These four words are the last words spoken by a young FBI agent as he lay dying next to Lisa Palmer, recently widowed, single mother. At the request of the agent, Lisa had tried to reach his gun so that he would have a chance at the robbers but the gun slipped and attracted the attention of one of the robbers who immediately shot the FBI agent and held a gun to Lisa’s head. Lisa escaped death but didn’t escape the terror of living through the...more “Jennifer, I love you.” No, this is not a love story. These four words are the last words spoken by a young FBI agent as he lay dying next to Lisa Palmer, recently widowed, single mother. At the request of the agent, Lisa had tried to reach his gun so that he would have a chance at the robbers but the gun slipped and attracted the attention of one of the robbers who immediately shot the FBI agent and held a gun to Lisa’s head. Lisa escaped death but didn’t escape the terror of living through the robbery and the fear that the robbers would somehow find her.

Although Lisa has two small children to protect, she does agree to do everything she can to cooperate with the FBI in their search for the criminals. For FBI agent Frank Morrow this case is extremely important. Morrow is facing his own death sentence and is determined to conclude the case and allow him time to spend with is family before his health problems take their final toll.

Jack Gannon, a reporter for World Press Alliance, is given the assignment and pressured to land an exclusive. Gannon’s current boss, Dolf Lisker, is nothing like Melody Lane, his former boss, who has taken a one-year leave of absence. Lisker had never worked the streets or followed a lead and had no patience whatsoever. Lisker demanded immediate results and had no patience with Gannon who had an anonymous tipster he was attempting to catch up with and obtain further information about the robbery and its purpose. Gannon feels that the robbery had been carried out by well-trained men and the purpose of the robbery was more than just a chance to grab some fast money.

The story jumps back and forth from Gannon’s quest for more information, Lisa Palmer’s fears and her determination to keep her family safe and be sure the robbers are captured, and the point of view of the robbers and their reasons for needing a large amount of cash in a short amount of time.

Jack Gannon is a professional and the inside story of how a reporter chases down leads keeps the pages turning rapidly. If you have not read the previous Jack Gannon novels this fast-paced book will be sure to make you want to read each book in the Gannon series.

Rick Mofina is a former crime reporter and writes from his own experience.

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Dec 18, 2011 Vivian rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lisa Palmer, a widow and single mother, just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. She thought she was just stopping at a rest area to take a small break and grab a few items before heading back to her children. Unfortunately her stop on that particular day would put her front and center in an armored truck robbery gone awry. Witnessing this crime puts her on The Burning Edge, a new suspense thriller by Rick Mofina.

Lisa hated having to put the family's lakeside cabin up for sale....more Lisa Palmer, a widow and single mother, just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. She thought she was just stopping at a rest area to take a small break and grab a few items before heading back to her children. Unfortunately her stop on that particular day would put her front and center in an armored truck robbery gone awry. Witnessing this crime puts her on The Burning Edge, a new suspense thriller by Rick Mofina.

Lisa hated having to put the family's lakeside cabin up for sale. It had been in her husband's family for more than 60 years and had been a welcome vacation refuge for their family. It should have been a simple four hour drive back to the city after signing the sales papers, but nothing that day was simple. Lisa became a witness to a daring and senselessly violent armored truck robbery at a highway rest area. One of the robbers killed the armed FBI agent in front of her and would have killed her as well.

Frank Morrow has just been given a death sentence. He is an FBI agent and was just informed that he has a particularly aggressive form of cancer that will most likely kill him within 12-18 months. Frank isn't given much time to think about his choices in this matter before being pulled into an investigation that has ended with four dead, including one FBI agent. The highly organized crime becomes his sole focus for the next few days as he tries to track down the robbers turned killers.

Jack Gannon is a reporter for a national wire service. His investigation into the armed robbery leads to information that even the FBI doesn't have and certainly doesn't want revealed. Jack's investigation leads him to a story that involves overseas ghost ops and rogue agencies. His investigation also leads him to Lisa and her story.

The Burning Edge is a fast-paced suspense thriller. The investigations by the FBI and Jack Gannon provide insight into the behind the scenes action of dual investigators: criminal and journalistic. Mr. Mofina also provides a glimpse into the motivations of the robbers by including a storyline that includes one of the robbers. All of the major characters are constantly on edge for one reason or another. Jack must deal with the constant threat of his story being one-upped by the competition. Frank is trying to find cop-killers as well as deal with the stress of his recent diagnosis. Lisa has to deal with the new stress of being a witness to a vicious crime and worry that she may continue to be a target for the killers. Ivan Felk, a robber and admitted killer, deals with stress of trying to complete his agenda before a deadline or more people will die, including his brother and several co-workers. All of the characters are well-rounded and realistic, including the bad guys. The Burning Edge combines action, suspense and subtle personal drama to provide a story that kept me engrossed to the very end.
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Mar 15, 2012 Mallory Anne-Marie Forbes rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: thriller, mystery, suspense

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A novel by Rick Mofina is a joy to behold, and this one is no exception. Opening like a runaway train, the excitement never stops; and this accomplished, prolific author manages to weave in so many levels that all the characters are fully three-dimensional, realistic, and if not always likable, at least comprehensible. His plotting takes in contemporary society, recent history, and even suspicions of terrorism. Mr. Mofina always manages to juggle a large cast of characters, both primary and seco...more

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Dec 22, 2011 Lori rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, netgalley, review

Jack Gannon pretty much has it all. He has finally reconnected with his long-lost sister (see In Desperation), found out he has a beautiful niece, and his work as an investigative journalist is as solid as ever. The only problem he has right now is that he is a bit lonely and would love someone in his life. His ex-girlfriend wanted to be married to her job more than she wanted to be married to him. Also his new editor at World Press Alliance (WPA) who doesn't know his ass from his elbow when it...more Jack Gannon pretty much has it all. He has finally reconnected with his long-lost sister (see In Desperation), found out he has a beautiful niece, and his work as an investigative journalist is as solid as ever. The only problem he has right now is that he is a bit lonely and would love someone in his life. His ex-girlfriend wanted to be married to her job more than she wanted to be married to him. Also his new editor at World Press Alliance (WPA) who doesn't know his ass from his elbow when it comes to running a news department, makes things a little tense in the newsroom.

It's been two years since Lisa Palmer lost her husband, Bobby, in a freak car accident. She struggles to move on with her life and his doing the best she can for her two children, Ethan and Taylor. Working as a cashier in a food market doesn't pay all that much, so she is forced to sell the cabin that has been in Bobby's family for years and is contemplating moving to California to be closer to her best friend and to really get a fresh start.

Former serviceman Ivan Felk now runs a covert group of hard-core military men, hired by various governments to perform secret off-the-grid missions so secret no one will ever own up to ordering them. Not to long ago one of the secret missions went horribly wrong. Several of their men were killed, some made it out alive, and the rest were taken hostage by an extreme militia group. They have sent Ivan several videos showing the men broken and begging for their lives. In order to free them, the group wants two million dollars - a head. If they don't produce the money by a certain date, the men will be executed. Operation Retribution has begun.

FBI Agent Frank Morrow has just received devastating news. News no one ever expects to hear. But before he can begin to process the news or share it with his family, he must solve what could not only be the biggest case of his career, but maybe also his last.

On her way home from selling her cabin Lisa stops at a rest area. Just as she finishes paying for her stuff, all hell breaks loose when a daring mid-day armored car heist occurs. When the dust settles, the three guards from the armored car and an off-duty FBI agent are dead, leaving Lisa as an eye witness to the brutal massacre.

Now everyone must fight to do what they do best. Lisa must fight to recover her life, while at the same time trying to help the FBI, despite thinking she knows nothing and certainly can't help them. When they bring her back to the rest stop to re-enact the heist, she is shocked to find out that she does remember something - something that should break the case wide open. Now four independent people, each on a path of right or wrong, will collide in one stunning explosive conclusion.

The Burning Edge is the story of one woman's need to regain her life, one man's desperation to save his brother, one man's desire to stop everything from crumbling down around him, and one man's drive to simply do his job. The Burning Edge, the fourth book in the Jack Gannon series (see Vengeance Road, The Panic Zone & In Desperation) is Rick Mofina at his pulse-pounding best. The writing is solid, the storyline intense, and the action non-stop. It's a story of despair, redemption, salvation, hope, family, and the future. (less)

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Jan 03, 2012 Proud Book Nerd rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This is a fast-paced suspenseful book with an intriguing story. What I really like is that the antagonist is made sympathetic. While deep down you know he's wrong, you can't help but feel for him. Maybe even pull for him a bit. You hate what he's doing, but completely understand why and almost finding yourself hoping he can accomplish his mission. At least until it starts to fall apart and he goes off the deep end.

As with The Panic Zone I really like Jack Gannon. He's a great character, and will...more

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Mar 08, 2012 Shankha rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The book started off really well and maintained its pace throughout. The book tells the story of Lisa Palmer witnessing a heist and four murders and what happens subsequently. The book also features Jack Ganon, the journalist, trying to reach the truth about the heist.

While the book was pacy, interesting and written nicely, at the end, I felt that the author was in a hurry to end the book. The climax could have been a bit more elaborate. It was almost predictable.

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Dec 07, 2011 Arthur rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

For what it’s worth this story was with a quick ending. Few surprises appear after the excellence of military style deaths that happen by its point-of-view from the pursuers, the FBI called in to unravel the crime important to the nation and personal from the FBI. Equally difficult was imagining the mistaken rampage, the pale carnage that some can commit on others that mystifies rational thinking. This is FBI and Jack Gannon’s suspenseful twists to the climaxing ending.

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Sep 16, 2012 Teri rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride that starts on page one and never slows down. It's told from four different points of view: Lisa, the young mother who witnesses a violent armed robbery and murder. Frank, the lead investigator who relentlessly pursues the killers while dealing with his own personal crisis. Jack, the television reporter who was tipped off about the heist by an anonymous informant. And Ivan, one of the killers. The stories intermingle into a great read. Part...more

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Nov 01, 2012 Cassandra rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I did skip a word of this story. I am hoping for the sequel to Jack, Lisa, Felk and Agent Morrow. Felk was a good guy who was betrayed and with good intended in a twisted murderous manner tried to right a wrong. I knew the little knife was going to be the hero of this story.

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Jan 11, 2012 Marla rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2012

This is really a good book
FBI agent Morrow is investigating a robbery of an amoured car in which 4 people are also killed.
Jack Gannon is a report for the WPA.
This tells of there investigation.
First book I have read of Rick Mofina and I really enjoyed it

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Jan 28, 2012 Dawn rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It's been a long time since I've abandoned a book, but after getting halfway, I still wasn't at all interested in the story. Life is too short to read a book you don't like, so I put this one aside.

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Mar 17, 2012 Hearts On Fire Reviews added it · review of another edition

Reviewed by: Mallory
Genre: Mystery
Rated: 5 stars

Check out the review on http://heartsonfirereviews.com/

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Nov 17, 2012 Irma Tijerina rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Maybe not his best work, but this is my first book by this author, so I can't really judge. Intrigued enough though to look into his other books.

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Sep 26, 2012 Kristen rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was a good story, liked the lead character. Just needed "more" to make it 5 stars.

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Dec 07, 2012 Benita rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Excellent as usual!! Never can put his books down - what a treat!!

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Mar 30, 2013 Rrshively rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I like some of the other Rick Mofina books better.

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Jan 01, 2012 Harlequin Books added it · review of another edition

Shelves: harlequin_mira, 2012

Miniseries: A Jack Gannon Novel
Category: Thriller

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Feb 29, 2012 Del Blondin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Classic Rick Mofina. Quick read and ate it up.

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Feb 17, 2012 Jamie Forrest rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: february-2012, adult, 2012

Kept me reading from page 1. I love Mofina's work.

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Dec 19, 2012 Philip rated it 4 of 5 stars

Great! More Later!

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Jan 09, 2012 Patti rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was another hit from Rick Mofina: very fast paced. Could be continued into another book.

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Sep 01, 2012 Jeanie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: series-fiction

Liked the plot not so much the ending.

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Feb 02, 2012 Loraine rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Another fantastic thriller by this great author. This one will keep you turning pages well into the night. Loved it!

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Nov 02, 2012 Richard E added it · review of another edition

possibly Mofinas best.

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May 07, 2012 Linda Hall rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery-thriller

Excellent ! Great thriller. Read it in around 2 days!

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Jun 11, 2012 Carrie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Rick Mofina's books are always entertaining and this one was no different. Page turner!

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Rick Mofina is a former journalist and an award-winning author of several acclaimed thrillers. His reporting has put him face-to-face with murderers on death row in Montana and Texas. He has covered a horrific serial-killing case in California and an armored car-heist in Las Vegas, flown over Los Angeles with the LAPD Air Support Division and gone on patrol with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police n...more

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