Friction by New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown is the latest novel in the Mystery and Thriller genre. Published on August 18, 2015 by Grand Central Publishing, this novel is sure to keep you turning the pages and hold your attention until the very end.
Crawford Hunt, a Texas Ranger, petitions to regain custody of his five-year-old daughter who is currently staying with her grandparents, and his case is assigned Judge Holly Spencer. on the day of the hearing, a masked gunman barges into the courtroom and opens fire, the judge’s bailiff dies while rescuing her.
This book will keep you guessing who is be the killer and what could be the motive behind the killing, and more importantly who is the intended victim that the killer is after, does he/she wants to hurt Holly or Crawford. Author Sandra Brown has created a splendid plot with many intriguing questions and peppered it very small subtle hints that is there if you look closely to unravel the mystery.Needless to say its highly riveting and full of suspense tale that’ll keep you at your seats edge with breathtaking twists and turns. The setting of the novel is also detailed and intense from courtroom drama, business politics, media coverage to the police investigation and the actual crime scene.
Crawford Hunt is an unforgettable character who is truly Heroic in nature but is really troubled by the limelight, and how he handles the situation at times when the investigator starts becoming the suspect. Above all Hunt’s love for his little daughter and his sincere efforts to prove to be a good father, will make you empathize and love his character even more. Judge Holly Spencer is remarkable too in the way she is smart, intelligent, highly perceptive and truly an independent woman.
Sandra Brown is a highly successful author of more than sixty novels. In this book she delivers a gripping tale of suspense, family ties, forbidden attraction and the prices we are willing to pay to keep our loved ones safe and near.