Ned Allen is young, smart, and upwardly mobile. Several years into his career as an ad salesman for a successful computer magazine, Ned's finally l...
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Jan 09, 2009
Karen
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Ned Allen is young, smart, and upwardly mobile. Several years into his career as an ad salesman for a successful computer magazine, Ned's finally left his small-town roots behind, and is certain that the sophisticated Manhattan world he covets is his forever. His wife Lizzie is also a rising star of a prestigious PR firm. It seems that Ned's made it. But then what appeared to be a career break shows its true colours. Ned's forced to make some tough calls, among them a question of ethics and the
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Jan 31, 2010
Angie
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I think its a shame the cover of this book put me off reading it - it is actually a great holiday read, a really taut and edge of the seat thriller which I found very hard to put down and thoroughly enjoyed: I could imagine it on the big screen perhaps. I know the old adage about not judging the book by the cover is true but these days I think there are so many trashy (looking) covers in the shops it is hard not to put them into categories in your head based on their appearance (I am guilty - an
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Sep 27, 2010
Alecia
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I think I want to give this a 3.5/5 stars. When I started it I thought, oh no, way too wordy and talky. But I have to admit, Kennedy captured my interest as I read the narrator, Ned Allen's, train-wreck of a story. It is a real "page-turner" that does not insult one's intelligence. I liked it and would definitely give Douglas Kennedy another try. He seems prolific, so it looks like there are a lot of other books out there.
Jan 30, 2011
Barbara
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this was a bit different from the other Kennedy novels. I also wonder how it turns out in the end will the couple get back together or not. I hate when that happens. Lot of information and a love twist which tends to be a typical Kennedy trait. Good book but not one of his best in my opinion.
Mar 02, 2009
Jennifer
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I picked up this book for a flight, from the backseat of my moms car....so not my usual choice for a book. I knew it wasnt going to be a GREAT book when i began reading, and i was right. But i kept reading, mostly curious about the fate of the main character.
Aug 20, 2011
Virginie
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J'ai trouvé ce roman vraiment palpitant ! On se met dans la peau du personnage : Ned, un mec bien et sympa sous tout rapport, qui par un concours de circonstances malheureuses se trouve impliqué de façon inextricable dans une sale affaire. Jusqu'au dénouement final on se demande bien comment il pourra s'en sortir ...
Sep 13, 2011
Lori
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really liked it. interesting plot and liked the characters. i read his newest one recently and am having a good time tracking down his older ones. well worth reading
Dec 17, 2010
Anita
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Another Kennedy book that I really enjoyed. Past faced, grabbed my attention right away. and the downward spiral of the main character is so believable.
May 06, 2010
Philippa
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Took a while to get into, but quite liked it in the end! Good page turner and for someone who isn't really a thriller person, it was a fun read.
Aug 17, 2010
Kristy
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Another excellent book I discovered by Kennedy - a "new to me" author. His writing is so real. This was an easy, compelling read.
Jan 24, 2012
Sam
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Unusual novel. Brings home the struggle sales people have and there is a ring of truth in the story. Well worth a read.
Oct 04, 2011
susan
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good book and characters - of the four I have read - this is my least favorite.
Jan 14, 2008
Susan
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This is a wonderful beach book. I loved it. It is truly a great read. Ned Allen is a go-getter sales maven. He loses his job and his wife and finds his life auguring down quickly. His first steps on the way back dip his toe into a huge corporate mess where bodies start to appear. The best thing about this book is Ned Allen. I was rooting for him from the first word to the last. According to my copy, this is Kennedy's second book. I'm off to find the first one!
Oct 17, 2008
edina
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Not a bad read, deffinitely in the beach read section of my shelves. The story is good, the delivery is also good, it just wasn't one of my favorites.
Apr 18, 2008
Kristen
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This is a good read from Douglas Kennedy, the second one I've read to date. A good intriguing thriller I say.
Jan 19, 2012
Mario
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I'd like to recommend this book. Each person who worked ever in big company will find something for yourself.
Sep 29, 2008
Susanne
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This was the second of Kennedy's books I've read and loved it, love the tension.
Feb 18, 2012
