When the host of a popular conservative radio talk show dies, the Triple Threat Club must narrow down the lengthy list of people who wished him dead.
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Feb 11, 2012
Laura
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When Jim Fate, a controversial talk show host, opens a package that contains poison, his death puts his town into a panic. As citizens fear a terrorist attack, Allison, Cassidy, and Nicole work together to find the person or group responsible for the death of Fate, who had made many enemies with his brash opinions. Will they find the person responsible before their own lives are in danger?
While the mystery aspect of the novel was interesting and fast-paced, my favorite part o More...
While the mystery aspect of the novel was interesting and fast-paced, my favorite part o More...
Feb 05, 2011
Pat W.
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When Jim Fate, the talk show host with the hot running mouth gets murdered during his show, listeners and crew think terrorists might have sent the deadly poison. As people fall in the street, it seems to prove it. But as Allison and Nic work the case, that becomes only one possibility. They realize that they would have less trouble looking for people who like him.
The inside book flap (library copy) lists author Lis Wiehl as “former federal prosecutor.” Allison also has that job. The More...
The inside book flap (library copy) lists author Lis Wiehl as “former federal prosecutor.” Allison also has that job. The More...
Dec 26, 2010
Donna
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Lis Wiehl & April Henry have done it again! "Hand of Fate" is a fast-paced murder mystery that will grab you from the beginning and hold you right up to the end. We find Cassidy, Nicole, and Allison (the Triple Threat Club) once again working together to solve a case. Jim Fate is a radio talk show host who does his best to stir up controversial conversations, thereby boosting his popularity and show ratings. He is murdered in a possible Sarin gas attack. There are many suspects but onl
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Nov 20, 2010
Sid
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I purchased the CD edition of the book, read by Pam Turlow, for a long automobile trip and enjoyed it so much I bought the first in the series when I got back.
Hand of Fate is the second book in the Triple Threat series, so named because of the three main characters, Allison Pierce, a federal prosecutor, Nicole Hedges, an FBI special agent, and Cassidy Shaw, a TV crime reporter. These three are friends and have a history of being in college together.
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Hand of Fate is the second book in the Triple Threat series, so named because of the three main characters, Allison Pierce, a federal prosecutor, Nicole Hedges, an FBI special agent, and Cassidy Shaw, a TV crime reporter. These three are friends and have a history of being in college together.
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Jul 28, 2010
Cheryl
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Jim Fate is the name and face of his radio show, “The Hand of Fate”. Jim’s favorite past time is attacking the government and reading his threat mail on his radio show. He picks out the best ones and reads them on the air in what he likes to call his “Nut of the Day”. It seems that Jim might have taken things a bit too far this time. A package arrives and inside it is a canister of poisonous gas and Jim quickly dies.
FBI Special Agent, Nicole Hedges; Crime reporter, Cassidy Shaw and More...
FBI Special Agent, Nicole Hedges; Crime reporter, Cassidy Shaw and More...
Jul 06, 2010
Heather
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I started this book yesterday and couldn’t put it down. What a thriller! In the times that we are living in, when terrorist plots using biochemicals are a very real threat, where left and right wing extremists exist and cause harm, the events in this book are not too hard to imagine happening.
The book is fast paced, action packed, not one boring moment where you want to put it down and go find something else to do for a bit. The 3 friends in the book, Cassidy, Allison, and Nic a More...
The book is fast paced, action packed, not one boring moment where you want to put it down and go find something else to do for a bit. The 3 friends in the book, Cassidy, Allison, and Nic a More...
Jun 12, 2010
Edwina
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Hand of Fate is a Triple Threat novel of suspense and intrigue that will keep you biting your fingernails from beginning to end. For those of you who have not read The Face of Betrayal, Ms. Wiehl’s first Triple Threat novel, allow me to introduce you to the members of the Triple Threat Club: Allison Pierce, Federal Prosecutor, Nicole Hedge, FBI Special Agent and Cassidy Shaw, TV Crime Reporter. “The Club was an inside joke, just three friends with connections to law enforcement…who were devoted
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May 14, 2010
Sarah
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This is the second book in the Triple Threat series by Lis Wiehl and April Henry and although I've not read the first book Face of Betrayal I still really enjoyed Hand of Fate. The story revolves around the murder of Jim Fate, a controversial radio talk show host. Jim dies when poisonous gas is released into his studio and the whole of downtown Portland is evacuated. Each of the three main characters - FBI Special Agent Nicole, crime reporter Cassidy and Federal Prosecuter Allison - are caught u
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Apr 08, 2010
Suspense Magazine
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In an exciting and much anticipated return, Wiehl and Henry once again captivate readers with the continuation of The Triple Threat Club in the “Hand of Fate”. Instantly riveting, the action begins with the dramatic and unexpected death of Jim Fate, a nationally syndicated and brash on-air personality. With glaring similarities to real life shock jock, Howard Stern and controversial Fox News personality, Bill O’Reilly, it is not surprising to find the suspect list staggering. Wading through this
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Apr 05, 2010
Jean
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A vocal radio host is killed in studio, leaving three heroines to find the killer. Jim Fate spent his hours on air bringing his listeners to a froth with his extreme views and uncanny ability to poke his finger right into the middle of a hot spot, no matter which topic. Loved and hated, the list of suspects includes half his hometown city of Portland, Oregon. It’s up to Cassidy (TV crime reporter), Nicole (FBI agent), and Allison (Federal Prosecutor) to get through the suspect list while dealing
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Apr 05, 2010
Manda
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When radio talk show host, Jim Fate, is murdered with an unknown gas sent to him in a mysterious package, panic ensues. Is this a terrorist attack or an irate fan whose gone to far? It's up to Cassidy Shaw, Nicole Hedges, and Allison Pierce to figure out. They call themselves the Triple Threat and together they plan on figuring out this case. In the days that follow his murder, facts unravel, suspects appear and things take a twist that no one sees. Lis Wiehl composed a thrilling tale of su
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Apr 05, 2010
Debbie
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"Hand of Fate" is the second novel in this well-written, fast-paced detective mystery/suspense series. The novel is perfectly understandable without reading the first novel in the series, but it will probably still be more enjoyable if you start with the first book, "The Face of Betrayal."
The characters were realistic and interesting, and they struggled with realistic personal troubles even as they worked to solve the case. The world-building about the city and th More...
The characters were realistic and interesting, and they struggled with realistic personal troubles even as they worked to solve the case. The world-building about the city and th More...
Feb 03, 2011
The Itzel Library
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Como el resumen dice mucho sobre la historia, me saltaré esa parte e iré directo al grano :) ME ENCANTÓ! Soy fanática de los programas de detectives: CSI NY, CSI Miami, CSI Las Vegas, Bones, La Ley y el Orden (menos del Mentalista que me aburre a más no poder), así que una vez que tuve en mis manos el libro, no pude hacer menos que leerlo. Reconozco que lo abrí por curiosidad, pero me enganchó desde la primera página, sobre todo por que sus capítulos son cortos, la historia fluye con rapidez, au
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Apr 14, 2010
Jennifer
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Published 2010 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
This is the second in the Triple Threat Series by Lis Wiehl.
While I'm not a fan of crime fiction, I did find this book entertaining and enjoyable, though certainly not a mind blowing sure-to-be-a-classic book.
The story line was well conceived, from an author who has worked in the field of talk media, with some of the biggest names in radio and TV broadcasting (if the reviews from her famous friends are any indication).
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This is the second in the Triple Threat Series by Lis Wiehl.
While I'm not a fan of crime fiction, I did find this book entertaining and enjoyable, though certainly not a mind blowing sure-to-be-a-classic book.
The story line was well conceived, from an author who has worked in the field of talk media, with some of the biggest names in radio and TV broadcasting (if the reviews from her famous friends are any indication).
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Apr 05, 2010
Leslie (That Chick That Reads)
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You know it’s crazy to read about something that could happen! I mean the book is based on Jim Fate and he has this show called Hand of Fate, where he has a pretty much one handed side view of everything and so he made tons of enemies. Well how do radio host deal with the death threats that they receive? What if they receive something that could ultimately end their lives?
This story line is definitely intriguing and face-paced. The characters are awesome! This book is written in thr More...
This story line is definitely intriguing and face-paced. The characters are awesome! This book is written in thr More...
Sep 20, 2011
Mark
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I recently finished Face of Betrayal, and found it quite enjoyable. This prompted me to seek out the next book in the series The Hand Of fate. I found this book enjoyable, but not quite as gripping as the first book.
Very nice character development. This is one of the most engaging things about a series, that you get to connect and almost know the charaters. I did feel that the one thing this book excelled at was the continued development of the characters. After the first book Alliso More...
Very nice character development. This is one of the most engaging things about a series, that you get to connect and almost know the charaters. I did feel that the one thing this book excelled at was the continued development of the characters. After the first book Alliso More...
Apr 05, 2010
Beth
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Jim Fate is a local and well-known radio personality. Well-known maybe for the wrong reasons, Jim Fate doesn’t exactly keep his opinions to him self. Courting controversy on a daily basis, there’s not a topic Jim is afraid to discuss, much to the annoyance of some of his listeners.
But Jim’s mouth has finally gotten him into a situation he won’t be able to talk himself out of. A mysterious package arrives at the studio, containing deadly gas that triggers panic across the city and the More...
But Jim’s mouth has finally gotten him into a situation he won’t be able to talk himself out of. A mysterious package arrives at the studio, containing deadly gas that triggers panic across the city and the More...
Apr 05, 2010
Gladys
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The loud mouthed shock radio journalist, a terrorist attack and three determined professional women take you on a twisting and turning tale of life, mystery and fanaticism. The beautiful and hardworking news journalist, Cassidy, the stoic yet methodical F.B.I. agent, Nicole and the up and coming federal attorney, Allison all work together to get to the bottom of a terrorist attack, or was it?
I love a good mystery so I sat myself down and went to reading. Immediately several points stood More...
I love a good mystery so I sat myself down and went to reading. Immediately several points stood More...
Jul 12, 2010
Linda
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My Review: I was very happy to receive Hand of Fate by Lis Wiehl from Thomas Nelson Publishers. This is the second of a “Triple Threat” trilogy. I had previously read and reviewed Face of Betrayal and enjoyed it very much.
I thought Hand of Fate started out even better than first book with an edgier story line. The same three characters are involved: FBI Agent Nicole Hedges, Crime Reporter Cassidy Shaw, and Prosecutor Allison Pierce. These are three likable characters, each with thei More...
I thought Hand of Fate started out even better than first book with an edgier story line. The same three characters are involved: FBI Agent Nicole Hedges, Crime Reporter Cassidy Shaw, and Prosecutor Allison Pierce. These are three likable characters, each with thei More...
Apr 16, 2010
Valerie
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Billed as a "keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat thriller," I was disappointed in Hand of Fate. I was expecting a book I couldn't put down. Yawn. I've read real thrillers and this one is far from "thriller" by any stretch. The publishers did themselves no favors with their exaltation of this book. Bill O'Reilly from Fox News called it a "fun thriller"; Nancy Grace claimed it was all she could do "not to race to the end and read the last pages." A writer of C
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Jan 12, 2012
Shannon
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I liked this one for the same reasons I enjoyed the first Triple Threat novel: clean suspense. (And that's why it got a 4 instead of a 3, because also like the first book, I had the whodunit figured out less than halfway through.)
The only other irritation I had was that there were paragraphs that were straight out of the first novel - to introduce particular aspects of a character's background, etc. I get that the author was probably trying to make sure this is a standalone novel (s More...
The only other irritation I had was that there were paragraphs that were straight out of the first novel - to introduce particular aspects of a character's background, etc. I get that the author was probably trying to make sure this is a standalone novel (s More...
Jan 16, 2012
Sheila
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Three women, Cassidy, a TV reporter, Allison, a prosecutor, and Nicole, a FBI agent went to school together but were never friends until their careers drew them together as adults. A radio talk show host, Jim Fate, is given a package that contains a lethal dose of poison. He dies in the radio studio and the city erupts in panic first believing it is sarin gas. It takes much longer to find the actual poison but it was intended for him only. The story evolves as the three women attempt to find the
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Jun 15, 2010
Allison
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As the sophomore book to this series, it did not disappoint.This book was just as thrilling as the first. The intrigue starts from the very first chapter with the sudden death of radio personality Jim Fate. With the threat of a possible terrorist attack the reader is pulled in until the very end.
Also, the characters of Nicole Hedges, Cassidy Shaw, and Allison Pierce are developed further allowing the reader to get to know them as the strong individuals that carry the story lines. As reader More...
Also, the characters of Nicole Hedges, Cassidy Shaw, and Allison Pierce are developed further allowing the reader to get to know them as the strong individuals that carry the story lines. As reader More...
Jul 11, 2011
Rebecca
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Hand of Fate is the second book in the Triple Threat series; I really enjoyed the first one so I looked forward to reading the second one. Hand of Fate is quite different to the first book as this one is first and foremost a murder investigation. While this is the second book, you could probably read it without reading the first one as it doesn’t reference it too much.
I found the first few chapters of the book really intriguing and unputdownable. It was really fast paced and action packe More...
I found the first few chapters of the book really intriguing and unputdownable. It was really fast paced and action packe More...
May 28, 2010
Jan
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In book 2 of the Triple Threat Series, bombastic radio host Jim Fate is murdered with some poisonous gas. Which of his numerous enemies did it? While pregnant Allison was fleeing the attack, she finds a lost child. Nicole is trying to help an elderly disabled woman out of the courthouse. And Cassidy is bravely reporting from the middle of the mayhem.
The plot may have been a little forced in this sequel, but the lives of the three heroines still make it an enjoyable read!
The plot may have been a little forced in this sequel, but the lives of the three heroines still make it an enjoyable read!
Jun 22, 2010
Jennifer
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Ehh, I enjoyed the plot, but didn't find the book to stand out in any way. Two of the main characters in the end made such an obvious error in judgement that it took a lot away. If I happen to see another book in this series (Triple Threat) I may read it, but I won't go looking for the rest of the series.
Mar 09, 2011
Joline
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For some reason mystery novels don't appeal to me much. However, when I do end up reading one I really enjoy it. I did like this book but thought the person who "did it" would be more of a shocker. I kept waiting that shocking moment, and it never really came. Still really liked the book though.
May 06, 2010
Veniece
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This was a fast read and the second in the Triple Threat Team. The ending was a bit weak for me, the detective and reporter jumped to conclusions that didn't seem right to me and of course they had it wrong. The natural conclusion was the right one. But like I said, a fast and enjoyable read.
Aug 13, 2011
Zelda
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Lis can get you hooked on her Triple Threat series of mysteries. I like getting more of an insiders view on the journalism, crime-fighting, and prosecuting aspects of professional life that this series incorporates.
Nov 25, 2010
Robin
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See my complete review of the first book in this series, "Face of Betrayal."
This is another winner in the series co-authored by Oregon's April Henry. This has a heck of a beginning and a timely topic.
This is another winner in the series co-authored by Oregon's April Henry. This has a heck of a beginning and a timely topic.
