The Rook (Patrick Bowers Files Series #2)

by Steven James

Overview

An arsonist has struck a top-secret research facility at a key US naval base. But it's not just a random terrorist attack. These people were after something specific. When Special Agent Patrick Bowers is called in to investigate, he is drawn into a deadly web of intrigue and deception. With his own criminology research being turned against him and one of the world's most deadly devices missing, Bowers is caught up in a race against time to stop an international assassin before it's too late.
Full of fast-paced action and mind-bending plot twists, The Rook is an adrenaline-laced page-turner that will keep readers up all night. Book 2 in the Bowers Files, this riveting look into the criminal mind is the perfect follow-up to James's well-reviewed The Pawn.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800732691
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2008
Series:	Patrick Bowers Files Series , #2
Pages:	492
Sales rank:	248,017
Product dimensions:	8.48(w) x 5.40(h) x 1.16(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Critically acclaimed author Steven James has written more than thirty books, including Story, A Heart Exposed, and the bestselling Patrick Bowers thriller series. He is considered one of the nation's most innovative storytellers and versatile authors, and is a contributing editor to Writer's Digest. Steven lives in Tennessee with his wife and three daughters.

Editorial Reviews

Sophomore slump? Fuhgeddaboutit. In his second thriller about FBI criminologist Patrick Bowers, James delivers the caffeinated plot twists and intriguing characterizations that made The Pawn a welcome addition to the suspense genre. In this installment, Bowers is called to San Diego to investigate a rash of fires, but he begins to suspect that a seemingly random kidnapping and suicide may be related to the arson attacks. As Bowers digs deeper, he uncovers a chilling biotech conspiracy. Fans of CSI and Law & Order will enjoy the police work and forensics, but this jacked-up read feels more like an explosive episode of 24; ita's a wild ride with a shocking conclusion. (Aug.)

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Publishers Weekly

FBI criminologist Dr. Patrick Bowers returns in this action-packed follow-up to THE PAWN. Teamed with a profiler, Bowers investigates a series of San Diego-based fires, which lead to a hired arsonist, a secret government project, and a serial killer who films his victims as they die. Narrator Richard Ferrone delivers an engrossing, pulse-pounding performance that effectively delivers suspenseful moments. His rich, gravelly timbre brings realism to layered plot twists, and his vocal inflections distinguish the multiple characters. Listeners will find themselves catapulted into Bowers's world. Ferrone’s dynamic performance is sure to please. A.L.B. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

JUNE 2009 - AudioFile