{"product_id":"the-last-close-call-the-clock-is-ticking-in-this-pageturning-romantic-thriller-9781472299710","title":"The Last Close Call: The clock is ticking in this page-turning romantic thriller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eForensic genealogist Rowan Healy and detective Jack Bruner team up to catch the West Campus Rapist, a ruthless killer who has evaded capture for years. Rowan's DNA research sheds new light on the criminal's background, and they must race against the clock to find him before he strikes again. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 336 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Headline Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Forensic genealogist Rowan Healy made a name for herself helping investigators trace the family trees of violent criminals who have eluded justice for years. But she shifted focus when the pressure of police cases left her burned out.  Jack Bruner has spent his detective career successfully tracking down vicious criminals - with the notable exception of the West Campus Rapist,a meticulous offender in Texas who has never been identified. Jack needs Rowan s specialist skill to stand a chance of cracking this case.  Moved by Jack s dedication and the brutal details of the attacks he lays out,Rowan agrees to help. When her ground-breaking DNA research sheds new light on the criminal s background,Rowan and Jack must race against the clock to find a ruthless killer who s growing bolder the longer he evades the law...   Raves for Laura Griffin:     I love smart,sophisticated,fast-moving romantic thrillers and Laura Griffin writes them brilliantly  JAYNE ANN KRENTZ   A nail-biting read from the very first page to the final,shocking twist. I could not put this book down  MELINDA LEIGH   Griffin pulls out all the stops in a phenomenal twist ending that will leave readers stunned  .\u003cbr\u003eForensic genealogist Rowan Healy has made a name for herself by helping investigators trace the family trees of violent criminals who have evaded justice for years. However, she shifted her focus when the pressure of police cases left her burned out. Jack Bruner, a detective with a successful track record of tracking down vicious criminals, has one exception: the West Campus Rapist, a meticulous offender in Texas who has never been identified. Jack needs Rowan's specialist skill to stand a chance of cracking this case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoved by Jack's dedication and the brutal details of the attacks he lays out, Rowan agrees to help. When her ground-breaking DNA research sheds new light on the criminal's background, Rowan and Jack must race against the clock to find a ruthless killer who is growing bolder the longer he evades the law.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaura Griffin's characters leap off the page, and she throws myriad twists, turns, and red herrings into her taut plot as it rockets to a heart-pounding finale. The result is a high-stakes romantic thriller that is sure to please Publishers Weekly. With her signature breathless pacing and suspenseful twists and turns, Laura Griffin never fails to put me on the edge of my seat. USA TODAY raves, \"If you love Karen Rose, Melinda Leigh, and Lisa Gardner, you'll be gripped by Laura Griffin!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cruel predator must be brought to justice. Forensic genealogist Rowan Healy made a name for herself helping investigators trace the family trees of violent criminals who have eluded justice for years. But she shifted focus when the pressure of police cases left her burned out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack Bruner has spent his detective career successfully tracking down vicious criminals - with the notable exception of the West Campus Rapist, a meticulous offender in Texas who has never been identified. Jack needs Rowan's specialist skill to stand a chance of cracking this case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoved by Jack's dedication and the brutal details of the attacks he lays out, Rowan agrees to help. When her ground-breaking DNA research sheds new light on the criminal's background, Rowan and Jack must race against the clock to find a ruthless killer who is growing bolder the longer he evades the law.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaves for Laura Griffin: I love smart, sophisticated, fast-moving romantic thrillers, and Laura Griffin writes them brilliantly. Jayne Ann Krentz raves, \"A nail-biting read from the very first page to the final, shocking twist. I could not put this book down.\" Melinda Leigh adds, \"Griffin pulls out all the stops in a phenomenal twist ending that will leave readers stunned.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 x 198 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781472299710\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laura Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44698474578170,"sku":"9781472299710","price":8.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1698425725947_book.jpg?v=1698567847","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-last-close-call-the-clock-is-ticking-in-this-pageturning-romantic-thriller-9781472299710","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}