Book description
Jane Ryland was a rising star in television news . . . until she
refused to reveal a source and lost everything. Now a disgraced
newspaper reporter, Jane isn't content to work on her assigned puff
pieces, and finds herself tracking down a candidate's secret mistress
just days before a pivotal Senate election.
Detective Jake Brogan is investigating a possible serial killer. Twice,
bodies of unidentified women have been found by a bridge, and Jake is
plagued by a media swarm beginning to buzz about a 'bridge killer'
hunting the young women of Boston.
As the body count rises and election looms closer, it becomes clear to
Jane and Jake that their cases are connected . . . and that they may be
facing a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to silence a scandal.
Dirty politics, dirty tricks and a barrage of final twists, The
Other Woman is the first in an explosive new series by Hank
Phillippi Ryan. Seduction, betrayal and murder - it'll take a lot more
than votes to win this election.
Ryan ... fashion[s] a revenge-fueled plot that twists and turns at
breakneck speed. Political skillduggery and murder make a high octane
mix for a perfect pre-election thriller Booklist Fast-talking,
quick-thinking, schooled in the gritty reality of crime reporting, Jane
Ryland works to rehabilitate her professional reputation while she
establishes herself in a new job, complete with a rival, a new man in
her sites, and a serious problem on her hands; all of it coming together
in a heart-stopping finale. Innocent bystanders beware! This series is
off and running. You better hope you can catch up Sue Grafton Ryan ...
employs her investigative reporting and political background to craft a
dizzying labyrinth of twists, turns, and surprises. Readers who crave
mystery and political intrigue will be mesmerized by this first
instalment of her new series Library Journal review Does everything a
great suspense novel should... Ryan raises the bar sky-high - I knew she
was good, but I had no idea she was this good. Lee Childs, New York
Times bestselling author Non-stop action, written from the rare
perspective of one who knows the news business from the inside out...
Ryan grabbed me on page one. As current as today's headlines, The Other
Woman is a wholly entertaining read. Just when you think you know it
all, Ryan surprises with another twist. Sandra Brown, New York Times
bestselling author If you haven't read Hank Phillippi Ryan yet, you
should, and The Other Woman is the perfect place to start. A killer
plot, compelling characters, and non-stop suspense. Riveting! Lisa
Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author The Other Woman is the
book that will launch her onto the national bestseller lists: a thriller
that twists so fast it'll leave you gasping. If you think you know where
this story's going, you don't - but I promise, you won't want to wait to
find out. Joseph Finder, New York Times bestseller author What a
wonderful heroine! Anyone who loves smart, multi-dimensional characters
will fall for Jane Ryland. It's a thrilling ride and a thrilling read.
Louise Penny, New York Times bestselling author A fresh new voice in
crime fiction Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author A rocket
ride of a thriller! Ryan effortlessly captures the frenetic pace of
colliding lives, cutting edge journalism, and killer secrets, as only a
true insider would know. Brava! Lisa Gardiner, New York Times
bestselling author The Candidate meets Basic Instinct in award-winner
Hank Phillippi Ryan's new high stakes, jet-fueled political thriller.
Blending the world's two oldest obsessions, sex and political intrigue,
The Other Woman is a high-octane mix as timely and topical as today's
headlines. Ryan joins the thriller elite and The Other Woman belongs at
the top of your reading list! Julia Spencer-Fleming, New York Times
bestselling author of One Was A Solider Highly entertaining ... Ryan
combines both a timely tale and a multi-layered plot with gripping
suspense Oline H. Cogdill, journalist As the intrigue unfolds, tension
mounts in this outstanding start to Ryan's new series. Her expertise in
the fields of politics and journalism shines in this gripping novel of
greed, jealousy, familial angst and political machinations RT Book
Reviews The Other Woman is a tightly plotted whirlwind of a book that
mixes sex, politics, a little murder, and a lot of revenge. I thoroughly
enjoyed this book...fast-paced, engaging, unpredictable and fun Criminal
Element As the intigue unfolds, tension mounts in this outstanding start
to Ryan's new series. Her expertise in the fields of politics and
journalism shines in this gripping novel of greed, jealously, familial
angst and political machinations. Romantic Times A former US Senate
staffer and political campaign aide, Hank Phillippi Ryan is the
investigative reporter for Boston's NBC affiliate, and has won
twenty-seven Emmys and ten Edward R. Murrow awards. A bestselling author
of four mystery novels, Ryan has won the Agatha, Anthony and Macavity
awards. She's on the national board of directors of Mystery Writers of
America and Sisters in Crime.
