The danger isn't in the water. As a lifeguard in Florida resort, Ned Kelly meets the woman of his dreams. It feels perfect except that she prefers caviar and Manolo Blahniks, and he is used to burgers and flip flops.
So when Ned's cousin offers him a rich deal, Ned can't turn him down. It is just a fast break and enter. The risk is high, and the reward even greater - $5 million.
Janice T. (southcanoe) from NEW HAVEN, CT wrote on 7/28/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Patterson is such a great writier, this is one of his best books. I would have to say.
Melanie H. (MELNELYNN) from ELMENDORF AFB, AK wrote on 3/21/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
The story is simple, GOOD GUY (although he has a bad side...he is a thief) meets Tess, a hottie on the beach (we later learn she is not what she seems...well you can guess that..no one is perfect). Anyway, life couldn't get any better....you have been offered an opportunity to make quick (although illegal) money and get the girl of your dreams....when, the unexpectant happens (all your friends who are involved in the heist are murdered, as well as the chick you have fallen for) and you are framed for their deaths. Now the story begins, who killed your friends and your lover and why? While Ned Kelly struggles to find out the truth about who is behind his trouble, he meets another woman, Ellie, a FBI agent who specializes in Art to help him discover the truth. As a host of other characters and villians are revealed, you will find yourself rooting that Ned's luck changes soon. I suggest that you give this easy and quick read a chance and enjoy. There are some interesting revelations and plots.
Hillary T. (pooht) from COLUMBIA, MO wrote on 5/29/2008...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was such a page turner. You think you might have it figured out, but then something happens that you didn't expect. Keep you guessing until the very end. This was the first James Patterson book I have read and now I am hooked.
Christina K. (dcnikadlec) from CHICAGO, IL wrote on 8/9/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was one of the books I liked most by James Patterson.
Jean F. (meanjean90) from CANANDAIGUA, NY wrote on 1/27/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
A story of a young man coming from an improvished background who gets mixed up with art thieft, murder and a love interest which is unusual...a petty thief and an FBI agent......Drama keeps you on the edge of your seat with each turn of the page.....One of the best Patterson/Gross novels. You will enjoy it.
Liz L. (Kiara) from WINOOSKI, VT wrote on 9/21/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
LOVED IT!
Nona R. from POWELL, WY wrote on 9/5/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Another excellent book by James Patterson!
Tish T. (t2cent) from SOUTH BERWICK, ME wrote on 7/24/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Once again an excellent, fast read.
Lynn S. (Cinderella) from MILLEDGEVILLE, GA wrote on 11/22/2005...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Everything is going right for lifeguard Ned Kelley. He is involved with beautiful Tess, and a million dollars is within touching distance. All he has to do is trigger a few alarms to throw the cops off the scent of the robbery of some world-class art. But when Tess is brutally murdered and the others involved in the robbery are massacred, Ned is the prime suspect. Has he been set up?
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Patricia H. (beachcomber) from JUPITER, FL wrote on 8/16/2008...
Another page turner by Patterson. Couldn't put it down
Janis K. (scrapbooklady) from PLYMOUTH, MI wrote on 6/26/2007...
Patterson and Gross seem to make a pretty good writing team, as this was certainly a solid read about a lifeguard on the run from the law. He manages to hook up with an FBI agent, and they untangle a web of lies to set him free.
Nothing particularly original or earth shattering about the story, but it's enjoyable nonetheless.
Dale R. from SYRACUSE, NY wrote on 5/7/2007...
As per every book I've read by Mr. Patterson...I couldn't put it down.
Jean S. from LIBERTY, IN wrote on 5/3/2007...
great book, couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next.easy and quick to read, patterson writes in short chapters. excellent read!!!
Jody M. (pj) from SAINT ELMO, IL wrote on 3/16/2007...
Another good book by Patterson.
Heidi K. (heidikj) from LOVELAND, CO wrote on 2/27/2007...
Loved it!
Judy S. (DrJ) from ENTERPRISE, AL wrote on 2/2/2007...
The danger isn't in the water as the lifeguard in this fast-paced read soon finds.
Janice M. (hscall) from RAYNHAM, MA wrote on 10/26/2006...
Excellent thriller and twisted story about one man's high risk experience that sends his life on a downward spiral.
Caryn W. from MANSFIELD, MA wrote on 10/19/2006...
Great Book! Typical James Patterson. Easy and fun to read.
Sandra Z. (ztogar) from LYNN, MA wrote on 10/17/2006...
i think this is one of james pattersons' best mysterys..kept me intent
until the end..good read