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Book Description:
Known for his meticulous, fascinating research, as well as his ability to create exciting plot twists that inevitably, a month or two later, seem to have anticipated real-life headlines, Ridley Pearson has genered praise as a "master" of the suspense novel.
In Middle of Nowhere, the "Blu Flu" has struck the Seattle Police force and a majority of the officers are on a unofficial strike, with the exception of a few, including Detective Lou Boldt, who is committed to the job. When a string of robberies and the brutal assault of a female cop rock the city, the pressure of isolation threatens Boldt's psyche and his marriage. With the help of psychologist Daphne Matthews and Sergeant John LaMoia, Boldt is able to make progress on both the assault and the robberies, but things soon spin out of control, and Bodt's refusal to drop the case puts his own life at risk. Filled with the fast-paced, spiraling action that has made Pearson's previous novels "irresistable" (Los Angeles Times Book Review) works of suspense that "grip the imagination" (People magazine), this offering from "the best thriller writer alive" (Booklist) is certain to keep the reader breathless.
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Genres:
- Mystery & Thrillers >> Police Procedurals
- Mystery & Thrillers >> Thrillers >> General
- Mystery & Thrillers >> Authors, A-Z >> ( P ) >> Pearson, Ridley
- Mystery & Thrillers >> General
Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Paperback, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD, Audio CD (Unab MP3)
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1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Spooky. I like his books. Well written; kept my interest throughout.
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1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Kept my attention with it's many twists and turns Great Read!
Dorothy S. from FLORENCE, OR wrote on 2/27/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Pearson's usual riveting action and meticulous research. A very interesting book. I recommend it.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Ridley Pearson is praised as a master of the suspense novel. This book does not disappoint!
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This book was ok. I didn't find the characters to be very engaging but the story was good.
Debra G. from PLANO, TX wrote on 4/8/2007...Scary Thriller
In "Middle of Nowhere", the "Blue Flu" has struck the Seattle Police force and a majority of the officers are on an unofficial strike, with the exception of a few, including Detective Lou Boldt, who is committed to the job. When a string of robberies and the brutal assault of a female cop rock the city, the pressure of isolation threatens Boldt's psyche and his marriage. With the help of psychologist Daphne Matthews and Sergeant John LaMoia, Boldt is able to make progress on both the assault and the robberies, but things soon spin out of control, and Boldt's refusal to drop the case put his own life at risk.
AJ B. from MOUNT VERNON, IL wrote on 7/10/2006...Very Good!
Kathie C. from ALMOND, NY wrote on 4/12/2006...Ridley Pearson's books are great especially this one
Mary B. S. from SAINT LOUIS, MO wrote on 3/30/2006...The Seattle Police force is having a blue flu. Officers who remained on the job have been injured, one critically. Lou Boldt must find out if it is the work of a criminal or other cops. Very good book
From the back cover:
Known for his meticulous, fascinating research, as well as his ability to create exciting plot twists that inevitably, a month or two later, seem to have anticipated real-life headlines, Ridley Pearson has garnered praise as a "master" of the suspense novel.
In "Middle of Nowhere", the "Blu Flu" has struck the Seattle Police force and a majority of the officers are on an unofficial strike, with the exception of a few, including Detective Lou Boldt, who is commited to the job. When a string of robberies and the brutal assault of a female cop rock the city, the pressure of isolation threatens Boldt's physche and his marriage. With the help of psychologist Daphne Matthews and Sergeant John LaMoia, Boldt is able to make progress on both the assault and the robberies, but things soon spin out of control, and Boldt's refusal to drop the case puts his own life at risk.