Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday - Live to Tell; Lisa Gardner


Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. Here's my pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection:


(Bantam-July 13, 2010)
Lisa Gardner is one of my favorite thriller authors, and I quickly added this book to my wish list when I read about it this week.

(amazon)......He knows everything about you—including the first place you’ll hide.

On a warm summer night in one of Boston’s working-class neighborhoods, an unthinkable crime has been committed: Four members of a family have been brutally murdered. The father—and possible suspect—now lies clinging to life in the ICU. Murder-suicide? Or something worse? Veteran police detective D. D. Warren is certain of only one thing: There’s more to this case than meets the eye.

Danielle Burton is a survivor, a dedicated nurse whose passion is to help children at a locked-down pediatric psych ward. But she remains haunted by a family tragedy that shattered her life nearly twenty-five years ago. The dark anniversary is approaching, and when D. D. Warren and her partner show up at the facility, Danielle immediately realizes: It has started again.

A devoted mother, Victoria Oliver has a hard time remembering what normalcy is like. But she will do anything to ensure that her troubled son has some semblance of a childhood. She will love him no matter what. Nurture him. Keep him safe. Protect him. Even when the threat comes from within her own house.

In New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner’s most compelling work of suspense to date, the lives of these three women unfold and connect in unexpected ways, as sins from the past emerge—and stunning secrets reveal just how tightly blood ties can bind. Sometimes the most devastating crimes are the ones closest to home.

24 comments:

  1. I too love Lisa Gardner. I had not seen this one yet - I know I don't need another book on my TBR, but how can I not? Check out my W...W...W... at The Wormhole

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  2. I like Gardner as well. I didn't know she was coming up with a new title though. I'll have to keep my eye out for it.

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  3. I haven't read a Lisa Gardner for a long time, but this sounds like a must-read.

    Here's mine:

    http://chezraine.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/waiting-on-wednesday-7/

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  4. This does sound like a real thriller, and with lots of twists and misdirections, which of course are the best.

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  5. Wow, really great pick! I'll add this one on my list!

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  6. I have already read this one and liked it a great deal...except a small issue with the ending. But overall, very good.

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  7. This sounds fantastic! I've never read one of her books but I think I really should!

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  8. Diane-

    LOL! We picked the same book this week!

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  9. It sounds like I need to try some of Gardner's work!

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  10. I hope it's as good as her previous books since she's a favorite of yours!

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  11. I agree Lisa Gardener books are some of the best thrillers!

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  12. I haven't read a good thriller in forever...and I'm not familiar with this author. I'm checking her out...nice pick!

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  13. I like Lisa Gardner's books. Glad to know this one is coming, Diane!

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  14. I DO lurve a GOOD thriller! This sounds proper god...will add to my TBR list.

    Here's Mine!

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  15. I love to read whats forthcoming though it wont come to my part of the world for a long time. Its nice however to read the reviews and hopefully wait for a contest where I can win the book!!!!

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  16. Never tried anything by Gardner, but this one sounds really interesting! I will have to be on the lookout for it!

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  17. Sounds like a wonderful suspense!

    Great choice :0

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  18. I've read a few of her books and really enjoyed them. She seems to be a consistent writer!

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  19. I actually got this ARC from LibraryThing Early Reviewers. You are welcome to have my copy if you would like once I read it and get my review done. Just let me know!

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  20. I don't think I've read anything by this author, but I do like the sound of this one.

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  21. Jenners....that would be awesome; I'll email you' thanks so much for your thoughtful offer.

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  22. Wow, can't wait for this to come out. I've read quite a few of her books and enjoyed all of them.

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  23. This looks like a great thriller pick. I haven't read any of Gardner's books, but clearly I should get on that!
    Alayne - The Crowded Leaf

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