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Really surprising, a great read, I became a fan of Linda Howard after reading this book. A little sci-fi, a little romance, a little cop work and mystery.

Couldn't finish this book - it is futuristic, time travel, etc.

"In 1985, a time capsule was buried under the front lawn of a small-town county courthouse, to be reopened in 2085. But just twenty years later, in the dead of night, the capusle is dug up and stolen." Ms. Howard goes in a new direction with this one, but it will still have you on the edge of your seat and rooting for the hero/heroine. Enjoy!

I believe this is the first book by this author that I have read. I'd thought she only wrote straight romance novels. I was wrong. There is a romantic interest, yes, but also an intricate and well-plotted story.

From back cover:
In 1985, a time capsule was buried under the front lawn of a small-town county courthouse, to be reopened in 2085. But just twenty years later, in the dead of night, the capsule is dug up and its contents stolen. That same night, one of the contributors to the capsule is brutally slain in his home--with no sign of forced entry or indication of struggle. One by one, others who had placed items in the time capsule are murdered. Besides his suspicions about the sudden mysterious appearance of Nikita Stover, chief investigator Knox Davis has absolutely no leads. The smart-talking Nikita may be no murderer, but she seems to be hiding plenty of secrets. With more at stake than anyone else realizes, Nikita is determined to catch this cunning killer--while at the same time battling her own deepening feelings for a man and for a world in which she doesn't belong.

An excellant combination of suspense, romance, and adventure which is also a witty and fun read.

I love anything written by Linda Howard. This one is about a time capsule that is buried to be reopened in 2085. But just twenty years later, it is dug up and contents are stolen and one by one the people who placed items in the time capsule are murdered.