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4.0 out of 5 stars
One hell of a ride, April 12, 2006
BLACKOUT by Annie Solomon
April 12, 2006
Margo Scott wakes up to a horrible headache, and as the day progresses, she finds that she's having a hard time remembering things. She also learns that she's lost an entire month from her life. She doesn't remember a lot, and isn't sure anymore that she works in a used book store, isn't sure if she has a sister named Barbara, or that her parents even exist. As she tries to solve the mystery of her life (and her identity), she also has Jake Wise on her back.
She doesn't know it right away, but Jake has been instructed to keep an eye on her, as a favor to his old friend and mentor Frank Temple. He doesn't know what Margo has to do with anything, but when Frank is found dead, Margo becomes a major suspect. Margo can't say she remembers who Frank is, and Jake thinks she's lying, especially since photos have been found with Margo and Frank together. Another reason Jake suspects Margo is not telling the truth is because the first time they meet, at a local park late at night, she behaves like a professional hit man or a killer. Something about her tells Jake she is not some innocent bookstore owner.
BLACKOUT is one hell of a ride, as the book takes the reader from Washington DC and the world of espionage, to Spain where Margo believes she had been visiting the month before, but cannot remember why she was there. Her journey to track her lost memories is probably the most interesting part of the plot, as the reader may be convinced at first that she is indeed that innocent book seller that Margo thinks she is. Things escalate in Spain, and while I thought the rest would be downhill, there is yet one more climatic point in the story before the last page is turned. For fans of romantic suspense, this is a must-read. BLACKOUT by Annie Solomon is filled with mystery, adventure, suspense, and of course romance. Be prepared for a wild ride! -- courtesy of Love Romances
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good SUSPENSE novel, but not a Romantic Suspense., January 17, 2007
Annie Solomon does it again with her latest novel Blackout. Pulling the reader in from the very first page with non stop suspense and intrigue.
Margo Scott has lost a month of her memory and maybe even more. She has military skills, but no recollection of being trained by any organization. Her profession as a bookseller living in her deceased Aunt's home appears to be nothing more than a cover. Now, a man she does not remember ever meeting is dead, and Margo is the prime suspect in the investigation.
Jake Wise thinks he is doing a simple surveilance job when he is asked to keep an eye on Margo. That is, until his boss turns up dead and all the evidence points to his charge. Every question in his mind is only answered with another question. Margo's only memories are of her cover persona. If Jake wants the truth, he will have to break down Margo's resistance and work with her to find the killer. Even if every clue points back to her.
Billed as a Romantic Suspense, it falls short on the romance. The author fails to show any real emotion between the characters other than a tight friendship mixed with sex. There is no Happily Ever After Ending, but left more with the hope for one eventually. This novel should be billed more as a fiction with a strong emphasis for the suspense, which never lets up. For that I gave it 5 stars. The author keeps the plot moving with plenty of new clues to pose even more questions.
My only complaint is that there was no climactic ending, no surprise reveal and no emotional connection to the characters. I believe the author made an attempt at it, but fell short of successfully pulling it off. Therefore, I only gave this book 4 stars.
Is it worth buying?
Yes. If nothing more than being a good suspense novel, Blackout will keep the reader glued to the pages.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Great Book by Annie Solomon, July 17, 2006
With the release of BLACKOUT, Annie Solomon continues to firmly define her place as one of today's top romantic suspense novelists.
I have to admit that my favorite part of this book was the kick-butt, knife-wielding heroine, Margo. Even in the depth of her confusion over who she might be--murderer, federal agent, or innocent bookseller--she has a takes-no-prisoners attitude that makes her an enjoyable read. She's just tough enough to go it on her own, but human enough and smart enough to know when she does need help.
Jake is the perfect partner in crime. He's strong, funny and nice. He's even man enough to admit to be impressed with her knife skills.
The pacing, as always in a Solomon novel, is perfect. The material is fresh, and there are enough bad guys wandering through the book to make it interesting, but not so many that the plot becomes convoluted and implausible. Most importantly, though, this is a really enjoyable story, and readers should plan to finish it in one setting.
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