Shot
in the line of duty, ex CIA operative Mari Ellwyn is again chasing
adrenaline, when she reinvents herself as a private investigator on a
quest to find the killer of college student Sophie Michaud. Every
door Mari opens proves to be more perilous than the last, but she’s
hell bent on bringing the killer to justice—for Sophie, students,
and all women.
Teaming
up with seasoned investigator and former detective, Derek Abernathy,
the crime-savvy pair discover Sophie’s journal, which is filled
with names and controversial secrets—listed among them is Mari’s
own father.
What
secrets was Sophie hiding?
As
they connect the dots leading to Sophie’s death, the blackmailing
of a federal judge, and Mari’s own family, Sophie’s murderer is
closing in for the next kill. Facing an adversary like none she’s
ever experienced before, Mari must find her missing father and
reconcile her broken past before she becomes the killer’s next
victim.
A
multiple award-winning novel, Hot House is a
page-turning psychological thriller packed with tension, secrets,
suspense, and surprises. If you like Blake Crouch, Harlan Coben, and
Lisa Gardner, discover Lisa Towles’ E&A Series today.
First
Place Winner of The Book Fest 2022 Literary Award, Mystery &
Crime category
Literary
Titan Gold Award for Fiction
Escape
into this devious mind mystery by getting your copy of Hot
House now, so you can solve the puzzle of who killed Sophie
Michaud.
What
readers are saying:
“A
dark,
edge-of-the-seat thriller. Highly
recommended!”Chanticleer
Reviews
“Memorable
characters make for a winsome,
absorbing detective tale.” - Kirkus
Reviews
“Towles
does a fantastic job of pacing the storyline so that the reader hangs
on to every clue... I recommend this for fans of crime
fiction writers Baldacci, Slaughter, and Gardner.” San
Francisco Book Review
“Award-winning
author Lisa
Towles delivers again and again with her gripping
thrillers…”
Sarah Lovett, Bestselling author
“The
plot is propelled forward by the clever use of suspense,
measured action,
and ingeniously
written conflict.
It is a moving and delightful read with cinematic
scenes and
characters that will stick with readers for a long after they turn
the last page.” - The
Book Commentary
“Hot
House is an intricate maze of blackmail, surprise
and suspense delivered
by quirky characters, pithy dialog and LOL humor. Another hit by
my favorite
thriller writer,
Lisa Towles.” - Ana
Manwaring
“Fans
of investigative
thrillers and mysteries will
be the audience for Hot House, but its ability to craft a sassy, fun
series of dialogues and inspections... creates an exceptional
read with
a powerfully unexpected
conclusion...
This will attract audiences both within and beyond the thriller
and mystery genres." -
Midwest Book Review
“Towles
has produced a knockout novel with Hot House. Towles’s plot is
as twisted and
unpredictable...
Nowhere will thriller fans find a more engaging keep-you-on-your-toes
read.” -
Literary Titan
“This
meticulously constructed, remarkable
mystery deftly
explores people’s darkest flaws while revealing hard truths about
the hidden workings of the world. A
fast-paced and psychologically astute thriller.” Prairies
Book Review
“Hot
House is one of those books that pries your eyelids open and doesn't
relent until you've reached the end. Good luck getting Mari
out of your head!” - Benjamin Bradley
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