Author: Sandra Brown
Title: Deadline
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publication Date: September 2013
Number of Pages: 416
Geographical Setting: Savannah, Georgia
Time Period: Current/Present day
Plot Summary:
Journalist, Dawson Scott has recently returned from Afghanistan, where he spent time reporting for a national news magazine. He continues to suffer from battle fatigue which affects every aspect of his life. Dawson gets a call from his godfather, who is an FBI agent, concerning a new development that has come about concerning the disappearance and presumed murder of former Marine Jeremy Wesson, the biological son of a pair of terrorists who remain on the FBI's Most Wanted list. It could be the big story of Dawson's career. Dawson travels to Savannah, Georgia to begin covering the case and soon finds himself developing feelings for Wesson's ex-wife, Amelia, and her two young sons. The case takes a stunning new turn, when Amelia's nanny is found dead behind a local bar, with Dawson himself becoming a suspect. Haunted by his own demons, Dawson takes up the chase for the notorious outlaws, and discovers the surprising truth about himself.
Subject Headings:
Murder investigation
Family secrets
Women novelists
Appeal:
This book is fast paced, action packed and is written from the main (male) character's point of view. The tone of the book is uneasy and suspenseful. The dialogue is quick yet somewhat descriptive and contains some explicit language as well as a few romantic scenes.
3 Terms that describe book: Fast paced, suspenseful, emotional
Similar Authors and Works
Non-fiction:
Enemies: a History of the FBI by Tim Weiner -- Enemies is the story of how presidents have used the FBI to conduct political warfare, and how the Bureau became the most powerful intelligence service the United States possesses. This book might be of interest to those intrigued by the FBI aspect of Sandra Brown's Deadline.
The FBI: a History by Rhodri Jeffreys Jones -- Jeffreys-Jones, a well-known expert on U.S. intelligence agencies, tells the bureaus story in the context of American history. Another book that offers information and insight on the FBI and it's history.
The PTSD Breakthrough: The Revolutionary, Science-Based Compass Reset Program by Dr. Frank Lawlis -- Dr. Lawlis' book offers new hope for PTSD sufferers and their families with approaches that can be used at home where the real problems occur and persist. PTSD was a theme and major factor in Deadline and readers may be interested in this disorder and strategies to help those dealing with PTSD.
Fiction:
Dangerous refuge by Elizabeth Lowell -- An Environmental conservancy advocate, Shaye, and Tanner, a cop work together to uncover the truth behind his uncle's death. Shaye becomes a killer's target and Tanner realizes he'd give up anything to protect her. Murder, suspense, romance, and a strong female character - all similarities qualities of Sandra Brown's Deadline.
Risky business by Nora Roberts -- This book offers suspense, romance, and lots of action. Business owner, Liz Palmer discovers the body of her newest employee, and finds herself the target for murder as well. Jonas, the dead man's brother involves her in his intent to discover more about the murder and they both are drawn into a dangerous criminal underworld.
Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson -- This story involves an FBI agent, criminal investigation, love interest and secrets, all similar themes in Sandra Brown's Deadline.
Nice annotation! I think your review really captures the complexity of the plot and the quick pacing. How prominent is the romance in this book? Would it be a good recommendation for people looking for Thrillers, or no? I also found it interesting that you found non-fiction as well as fiction works that might interest readers. I wouldn't have thought to do that!
ReplyDeleteSince I'll be doing an annotation soon, I was wondering where you got the subject headings you have. Did you pull them from an OPAC, look up appropriate headings from a list, or just come up with subjects on your own?
The romance is definitely there, but is not as prominent as the action and suspense focus of the story. However, there are a few steamy scenes! I located my subject heading from an OPAC. Thanks!
DeleteYour annotation is professionally written. Like you, I chose a "Key Author" of this genre to read; I chose Nora Roberts (who made your read-alike list!). I found it curious that your novel is from the male point of view, rather than female, as our textbook emphasizes. Also, I like that you included fiction and non-fiction read-alikes. Did you use NoveList? Originally, how did you choose this particular book to read? Great job!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I don't have access to NoveList - wish I did! I simply looked up other romantic suspense authors and similar subject headings to find my read-alikes. Also, I chose this book because I am trying to read authors that are popular at the library where I work, and this particular book by Sandra Brown sounded good! I really enjoyed it!
DeleteThis annotation is really very good. It seems you've covered so many details without being overwhelming. This is not a genre I usually read and probably won't often so it was interesting to read the annotation from that point of view. I really paid more attention to your writing instead of getting lost in the summary - and that is not because it was bad, it's just a storyline I'm not really interested in. You did a nice job.
ReplyDeleteLike Amy, this is not a genre that I'm personally interested in, so finely written annotations and reviews such as this are a great help for those of us who are asked about it. It looks like you found some interesting non-fiction, which I imagine could be difficult to fit in with such an intricate plot. Well done!
ReplyDeleteGreat annotation! Full points!
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