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Point Blank (FBI Thriller, Bk 10)
Author: Catherine Coulter

Book Information
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9780399153228 - ISBN-10: 0399153225
Publication Date: 8/23/2005
Pages: 357


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Unabridged), Audio CD (Abridged)

Book Description:
FBI agents Lacey Sherlock and Dillon Savich face the most dangerous case of their careers in Catherine Coulter's explosive new thriller. Point Blank's propulsive story takes off when FBI agents Dillon Savich and Dane Carver are nearly killed while trying to rescue popular entertainer Pinky Womack from kidnappers. Lured to a motel in Pumis City, Virginia, by a known snitch, the only thing the agents discover is a glowing red timer. The place is demolished in a catastrophic explosion, but everyone survives.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) wrote on 10/27/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

The story line is two-fold, and at first glance extremely interesting. We find married FBI agents Savich and Sherlock involved in a case of kidnapping and murder, the victim being a stand-up comic at a club Savich is involved with. The two kidnappers, an old man and his equally young side-kick, seem to be engaged in a personal vendetta against Dillon Savich, and have targeted Lacey Sherlock as one of their next victims.

Meanwhile, Special Agent Ruth Warnecki is treasure-hunting in a cave in Virginia , and stumbles upon something that frightens her enough that she ends up left for dead in the woods, with no memory of who she is or what she was doing. She's found by Dix, the local Sheriff, and although physically in good condition, she seems to have temporary amnesia.

POINT BLANK is definitely a quick read, and the story lines are interesting. But there were too many things that irritated me to let me enjoy the book the way I wanted to. For one, Ruth's amnesia--she went from not knowing who she was, what she did for a living, or what she was doing in Virginia to seeing Savich and Sherlock and "miraculously" having everything come back to her in about two minutes. Second, I have to agree with the reviewer who said the dialogue in the book was "stiff." There were instances during my reading that I knew I should be laughing or at least chuckling, but it didn't happen. The way the sentences were worded, and the dry words used in everyone's conversations, left me with the feeling that something essential was missing from the story.

Overall, POINT BLANK isn't the best Savich and Sherlock story, but it won't stop me from reading Ms. Coulter's next release. As long as you know in advance that you're not getting ready to read Ms. Coulter's best work, you'll be fine.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Angel S. - Titus, AL wrote on 6/25/2008...


I like Catherine Coulter's books but it was hard for me to get interested in this one. I don't know whether it was me or the book. After I got interested in it I enjoyed it.

Kristy F. (Kristyreader) wrote on 2/10/2008...


Anothter excellent mystery by this author. Her style of writing is intriquing and interesting.

Carla B. wrote on 4/9/2007...


A fun read with lots of mystery

Lisa M. (LisaM3) wrote on 2/2/2007...


good story

Joyce G. (jgtexas) wrote on 12/23/2006...


A page-turner -- good, clean, fun!

Carol G. wrote on 12/21/2006...


a page-turning thriller - can't wait for her next one!

Ellaina C. (Ellaina) wrote on 9/26/2006...


The explosive action kicks off as FBI agent Ruth Warnecki hunts for Confederate gold in a WV cave. She never expects to encounter the grisly murder that catapults her into a horrific plague of death, all centered on the prestigious Stanislaus School of Music.
And at Hooter's Motel in Marlyland, FBI agents Savich and Carver are nearly killed while attempting to rescue a kidnap victim. Instead of a hostage, all they see is a glowing red timer and then a catastrophic explosion. They are then led to Arlington National Cemetery, but the search for the kidnap victim is cut short when Savich takes a fateful call on his cell, as a mysterious voce threatens to kill him and his wife.
Pitted against an insane killer and his psychotic teenage girlfriend, Savich and Sherlock find themselves fighting a hate driven villain with a very long memory.

Kathleen P. (desertkat) wrote on 8/27/2006...


On-the-edge-of-your-seat reading. I couldn't put it down!

Tara S. (tsmith25) wrote on 6/28/2006...


Really enjoyed this book!

Pat C. wrote on 6/27/2006...


Another fantastic read. Revenge and murder become entwined in this FBI thriller with Savich and his wife Sherlock. Their friend and co worker, Ruth Warnecki, is hunting for confederate gold in a mine in West Virginia when she is druged and left for dead in the woods outside the home of small town sheriff. This is just one of the plots in this book.
I recomend thi book to any Coulter fan.


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