An American intelligence operative, Steve Decker suddenly moves to Santa Fe after a tragedy on his 40th birthday. There he finds peace of mind and a beautiful, sensual woman named Beth Dwyer. Steve will soon discover, however, that Beth harbors heinous secrets. Is she the love of his life--or his most deadly enemy?
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The pleasures of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and a beautiful woman named Beth Dwyer look very good to burned-out intelligence agent Steve Decker. But beneath the lovely surfaces of both lie darkness and danger--which is why we read this kind of book in the first place, right? David Morrell pulls it off as smoothly as anyone in the genre, working within that frame where our expectations of action and surprise live. His last book, Desperate Measures, is also available in paperback.
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Michael Douglas has already bought the rights to this Sante Fe thriller of sexual betrayal and international intrigue.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a read! Excitement from the beginning until the final page. David Morrell surely can write with the James Bondish lines and believable content. His research is extremely precise, from his geographical facts, through his combat and covert knowledge. I will plan on reading all his novels and advise all to do the same.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Greg
Format:Paperback
Morrell did it again. I have been a fan for Morrell's work for a long time now. I have almost every novel he has written and Extreme Denial is my favorite novel by him so far. It is amazing how great Morrell writes this book. Steve Decker just wants to have a new life outside of the CIA but when an old friend starts stiring up trouble he has to revert back into the CIA mode to save the women he loves and himself.
The way the characters develop is great. From Decker to Beth to Esperanza and others the characters are interesting and you want to know more about them. If you want to read a great book then buy this one.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Morrell is my favorite author of international intrigue.This novel is great illustration as he combines his trademark:violent chase thriller format with noirish suspense and moving love story.This novel has it all: spies,gangsters, terrorists,romance and violent action.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Craig Dunn
Format:Paperback
This is the first David Morrell book I've read - but after Extreme Denial, I'm going to read his new book 'The Protector' quite soon.
The plot is fast paced, high in action and suspense, with some very good story twists. Laying underneath all the action runs a very well written love story, adding some real emotion to the story, without which, I would have pictured Decker as an Arnie B-movie character in a book.
The plot keeps you going right to the end, and keeps suprising the reader with interesting and shocking twists - I would recommend this book to anyone who loves suspense thrillers.
The plot is fast paced, high in action and suspense, with some very good story twists. Laying underneath all the action runs a very well written love story, adding some real emotion to the story, without which, I would have pictured Decker as an Arnie B-movie character in a book.
The plot keeps you going right to the end, and keeps suprising the reader with interesting and shocking twists - I would recommend this book to anyone who loves suspense thrillers.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By G. Bowser
Format:Paperback
My faith in Morrell is restored.Hands down he writes better than Tom Clancy who used to be a favorite for thrillers. I had just read Last Revielle and was downcast but this one put Morrell back as #1 for me. Along with a great description of New Mexico's dancing sun the fast action keeps the pages turning as Decker tries to depart his CIA life and lead a new relaxed role as a realator. He sells a beautiful woman a house right next door to his. It doesn't take long for the two of them to christen his new bed and only two hours later for explosive action to rock him back to his former on the edge life style. Turns out it was the lady the bad guys were gunning for and when she disappears after her house is blown apart, Decker realizes he was finally in love and resents the intrusions into his new life. With the help of a local cop he chases his old nemesis to a thrilling ending where he finally faces the woman he thought he had killed on his last assignment. You won't want to put this one down until you have traveled thru all the unexpected twists and turns Morrell takes in this adventure,
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A great action thriller. Period. Good characters. Great action. The plot contains wonderful twists and turns as the reader discovers who the real bad guys are. This would make an awesome movie!
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Jorge Frid
Format:Paperback
When you read a book and you can't keep it down.
When the book is easy and fast to read.
When you get involved in the story.
When you don't know whom to believe.
When you don't know how the book'll end till you read the last word of it.
And the most important. When you have a great time while reading it.
The book deserves just and only six stars.
When the book is easy and fast to read.
When you get involved in the story.
When you don't know whom to believe.
When you don't know how the book'll end till you read the last word of it.
And the most important. When you have a great time while reading it.
The book deserves just and only six stars.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
exellent book very thrilling
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
David Morrell's earlier books are his best
I have always liked David Morrell books. I still believe his early writings are his best. Fraturnity of the Stone is my favorite.
Published on June 17, 2008 by R. Mitchell
4.0 out of 5 stars
There's No Denying it, Morrell Books are Always a Great Way to Pass...
Extreme Denial isn't at the top of the list of Morrell's great work but it is still a very good and very enjoyable read. Read more
Published on March 14, 2007 by James N Simpson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Boilerplate Fiction
I picked up this book without really knowing anything about the author, and without really reading the book jacket description. It was ok, not great; readable, but not special. Read more
Published on November 10, 2006 by Kangelop
2.0 out of 5 stars
What a crock!
The author must have greased his palms before he churned out this pot-boiler. It was long-winded and predictable at every turn. Read more
Published on January 2, 2006 by Terry McGovern
3.0 out of 5 stars
The World Of Intrigue in Government.
Moving from the streets of New York City to Santa Fe, New Mexico, "the land of the dancing sun," Steve is running for his very existence. Read more
Published on June 27, 2005 by Betty Burks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another classic Morrell novel...
Well written, fast paced, and a GREAT plot. If they make a movie out of it, look out...it'll be a classic
Published on July 27, 2003 by Brad Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Page Turner From Start to Finish!!
This book by David Morrell is a winner! It combines all of the best ingredients of a spy thriller, a mystery, a love story and a police procedural. Read more
Published on July 4, 2001 by P. Connors
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- Assumed Identity by David Morrell in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Last Reveille by David Morrell in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Covenant of the Flame by David Morrell in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- First Blood by David Morrell in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
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- The League of Night and Fog by David Morrell in Front Matter, and page 457
- The Protector by David Morrell in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Black Evening: Tales of Dark Suspense by David Morrell in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Burnt Sienna by David Morrell in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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