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Overview

Jake and Carolyn Donovan stand accused of massacring 16 people and touching off one of the country's worst environmental catastrophes. Although innocent, they are on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List. Along with their young son, they have eluded capture for 13 years, but are finally forced to stop running and fight for their freedom—and their lives. From the bestselling author of "Nathan's Run."

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Overview

Jake and Carolyn Donovan stand accused of massacring 16 people and touching off one of the country's worst environmental catastrophes. Although innocent, they are on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List. Along with their young son, they have eluded capture for 13 years, but are finally forced to stop running and fight for their freedom—and their lives. From the bestselling author of "Nathan's Run."

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal
Jake and Carolyn Donovan head the FBI's list of the "Ten Most Wanted" for a crime they didn't commit. For 14 years they have lived under assumed names, moving to new towns when necessary. Jake gets caught in an FBI drug bust and is released but not before his fingerprints have been taken. By the time the FBI makes the connection, Jake, Carolyn, and their son have activated their escape plan. This time they mean to prove their innocence. To do that they return to the scene of the crime, only one small step ahead of the FBI agent now on the case. Why was the investigation dropped? Who had the power to set them up? What part does the ubiquitous Mr. Wiggins play? Well read by Philip Bosco, this story is a real potboiler until the implausible conclusion. Recommended.--Joanna M. Burkhardt, Univ. of Rhode Island, Coll. of Continuing Education Lib., Providence
Kirkus Reviews
Mr. and Mrs. Middle America take it on the lam from an army of law enforcers when a routine check reveals that they're high on the Most Wanted list. Fifteen years ago, newlyweds Jake and Carolyn Donovan worked for Enviro-Kleen, a firm whose scrubbing of a gas-laden army ammunition plant touched off what came to be known throughout the nation as the Newark Incident, a catastrophe that left all 16 of their co-workers dead and hundreds of square miles of the Arkansas countryside contaminated with radioactive waste. The sole survivors, the Donovans, were promptly branded ecoterrorists responsible for the holocaust, and promoted to the top of the FBI's dance card. Only the money and help provided by the one-man Witness Protection Program run by Carolyn's uncle, ruthless Chicago developer Harry Sinclair, allowed them to escape the feds and reemerge as Jake and Carolyn Brighton. Now, as they hustle their dazed son Travis, 13, out of his school and off to the storage locker they've had stocked with food and weapons and transport and new identity papers, they insist to the boy that they never did anything wrong; every scrap of evidence against them was planted. By now, readers of Gilstrap's sizzling debut novel, Nathan's Run (1996), will have realized that he's recycled the same plot—the innocent on the run from massive, untrustworthy forces of authority—but pumped everything up (beginning by substituting an entire family for the solitary child) by making it bigger, faster, noisier, and longer. Especially longer. Before they've finally vindicated themselves—not a big surprise, since in scene after scene everybody gets shot but them—Jake and Carolyn have tracked the NewarkIncident to the very highest levels of the government, and Gilstrap has ingeniously twisted his simple premise six ways from Sunday. Does for families what Nathan's Run did for preteens—puts them through endless rounds of entertainingly action-packed pursuit. (Film rights to Arnold Kopelson)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780786028283
  • Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
  • Publication date: 5/1/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 15,354
  • File size: 854 KB

Meet the Author

John Gilstrap
John Gilstrap
John Gilstrap is the acclaimed author of eight thrillers: THREAT WARNING, HOSTAGE ZERO, NO MERCY, SIX MINUTES TO FREEDOM, SCOTT FREE, EVEN STEVEN, AT ALL COSTS, and NATHAN'S RUN. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages. A safety and environmental expert and former firefighter, he holds a master's degree from the University of Southern California and a bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. John has also adapted four books for the big screen: RED DRAGON (uncredited) from the Thomas Harris novel, WORD OF HONOR from the Nelson DeMille novel; and YOUNG MEN AND FIRE, from the Norman Maclean book. He lives in near Washington, D.C. Please visit www.johngilstrap.com.

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  • Posted November 19, 2011

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    Another Gilstrap page turner

    Like all John Gilstrap books, At All Costs grabs you from page one and doesn't let go. In the opening chapter, the reader is thrust into the lives of Jake and Carolyn; normal everyday people with normal everyday jobs, a son and a home, until one incident sends them fleeing for their lives, on the run from the police and FBI. By chapter two, we find out the couple hold the number one spot on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list. They have been in hiding for the last 12 years and don't intend to give that up now.
    Enter Irene Rivers from the Jonathan Graves series. As FBI agent in charge of bringing Jake and Carolyn in, she must not only save her reputation by capturing Jake and Carolyn, but unravel the question of if they are really guilty.
    As a huge fan of John Gilstrap, I was thrilled to read the story of how Irene Rivers got to the top of the FBI. This is a woman who demands her own series. She is tough, capable, smart and tender all at the same time. I'd love to read more of her story.
    If you are a Gilstrap fan, you will love At All Costs. If not, you will be after reading this.

    Victoria Allman
    Author of: SEAsoned: A Chef's Journey with Her Captain

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 4, 2011

    Couldn't fall asleep!

    I made the mistake of staying up late one night because I only had about 100 pages to read. Well, this book is so exciting I ended up staying up until 1:00 am to finish it. Then I couldn't fall asleep, I was so worked up by the ending. One of my favorite authors, Gilstrap's At All Costs will keep you not only on the edge of your seat, but on the edge of your bed trying to fall asleep after reading it. Read this book, at all costs!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 11, 2011

    Great Book

    Once I got into the book, I found it hard to put it down. Remined me of John Grisham books. Good story line.

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  • Posted October 24, 2011

    Gilstrap has done better

    I liked the story, but too many dependencies on luck and chance, as well as a mysterious rich uncle. No Mercy was incredible and i look forward to more Digger Graves.

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  • Posted October 10, 2011

    Highly Recommended

    Any time I see a book by John Gilstrap I just have to get it---absolutely spell binding.

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  • Posted August 18, 2011

    Action Packed

    Could not put this book down. Just as in his other works, John Gilstrap takes you on a roller coaster ride of action and intrique. You will not be disappointed.

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  • Posted June 26, 2011

    Couldn't stop

    Most intense book ive read in a long time. A must read!!!

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  • Posted June 7, 2011

    Fantastic Book! Best suspense I've read in a long time.

    I love this author! The characters are well developed and realistic, logical thinking throughout. The ingenuity the characters utilized in the book was sheer genius.

    I couldn't put this down until the end! Quite a testament to this author. I will definitely buy more books by him.

    Thanks for a great read!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 22, 2002

    Can't believe it !!!!!!!!

    This is really one of the best I have ever read. I just can't believe my eyes !!!!!!!! I am defenatly reading them all by John Gilstrap, thats for sure !!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 1, 2002

    READ THIS BOOK AT ALL COSTS

    This was the first John Gilstrap novel I have read, and I was glad that I picked this one up. The story is an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride from page 1. The Donovans are like any American family, and it's scary to think of these consequences happening to anyone. But it's this concept that Gilstrap uses to write a magnificent story. There are many dangers and twists in the story to hold everyone's interest. I recommend this book for everyone that wants to read a well written exciting story. I'll definitely keep Gilstrap on my 'To Read' list.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 6, 2002

    Absolutely Outstanding

    Excellent book; definite page turner. I recommend it!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 21, 2001

    COULD NOT PUT THIS DOWN!!

    This is one incredible story. I found the characters to be so well developed that sometimes, I thought they were real. I will read more from this author.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 6, 2001

    This Book Delivers

    I found myself unable to put this riveting book out of either my mind or hands. Twists and turns were many while the plot stayed within the bounds of possibility. A winner from start to finish!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 7, 2001

    Awesome book!

    This is one of those books that you can not put down. And I like the fact that you never know what's going to happen next - it's full of surprises. Trully a great eBook - and also PocketPC compatible what's so hard to find theese days.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 7, 2000

    GREAT ENDING!!!!!!!!!!

    the beginning of the book was fair but then the whole plot turned and i just had to keep reading to find out what would happen...very supenseful

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