Fatal Loyalty: A Novel [Paperback]

Sue Duffy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 23, 2010

Andie Ryborg is on the run. Her father's campaign for governor and work against the illegal drug trade has put a target on her head. Hiding out in a quiet bungalow in Miami's exotic Coconut Grove, she hopes to find a normal life removed from the treachery of her father's world. But no matter how far she runs, she can't escape the powerful Francini family.

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Where do you run when you know you cannot hide?

Andie Ryborg has nowhere else to go. Her father's campaign for governor and his aggressive war on drugs has chased her from their family home. Drawn to Miami's exotic Coconut Grove, Andie hopes to find a quiet refuge where she can discover herself apart from the public eye. But even in that seclusion, even with an officer assigned to protect her, Andie's privacy has been violated. Someone is watching

Evan Markham's entire life has been a tug-of-war between what is and what could be. He is drawn to a life that is beyond his reach and emotions have clouded his judgment. Evan knows that earning someone's trust isn't easy, especially when he plans to break it. But in the secret corridors of the criminal underworld, he knows what must be done, and he is determined to see it through. Whatever the cost

When enemies close in, a sudden turn of events leaves them both questioning. Where is God in all of this? Who is this enigmatic stranger who offers to help? They both know their lives are in danger. But what about their hearts?

About the Author

Sue Duffy is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in Moody magazine, The Presbyterian Journal, Sunday Digest, and The Christian Reader. She is the author of Mortal Wounds (Barbour, 2001) and Fatal Loyalty (Kregel, 2010). Sue has also contributed to Stories for a Woman's Heart (Multnomah). She and her husband, Mike, have three grown children. Find out more at www.sueduffybooks.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Publications (April 23, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825425948
• ISBN-13: 978-0825425943
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Suspense novelist Sue Duffy says, "It's thrilling to me to enter the world of those on the run, whose senses must sizzle on high alert, pitting their wits against the enemy's to survive." With a journalism degree from the University of Florida, she wrote for ad agencies, newspapers, and magazines before penning her first novel, "Mortal Wounds." Her second, "Fatal Loyalty," was a 2010 finalist for Foreword Review's Book of the Year Award. Her third novel, "The Sound of Red Returning," launches a trilogy about the Russian threat and a young pianist who stumbles into the web of global terrorism. The author also is an avid boater, tennis player, golfer, and pianist.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Spellbinding!, November 21, 2011

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This review is from: Fatal Loyalty (Kindle Edition)

I found this to be a very well written book and I look forward to more from her. It was hard for me to put down when I started reading. Felt that I could "see" what was going on in the book. Lot of potential for more! I look forward to what will come next.

5.0 out of 5 stars A riveting read for Christian fiction readers, very highly recommended, November 14, 2010

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This review is from: Fatal Loyalty: A Novel (Paperback)

When your life is threatened, you come to understand what it truly means to you. "Fatal Loyalty" tells the story of Andie Ryborg and Evan Markham, two young individuals who enter situations that aren't the most pleasing to a long and healthy life. A daughter of a governor and a doubtful young man, they look inside themselves and to God to help them through it all. "Fatal Loyalty" is a riveting read for Christian fiction readers, very highly recommended.

4.0 out of 5 stars Fatal Loyalty, August 28, 2010

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Jan Marie (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fatal Loyalty: A Novel (Paperback)

Sue Duffy has written a book laced with tension, excitement, and subterfuge. Andie Ryborg is in danger because her father is running for governor of the state of Florida on a very strong anti-drug campaign and the drug lords are out to make certain that he is not elected. Consequently, Andie's life has been threatened and she has been forced into hiding. In spite of the fact that Andie has been assigned protection, she still senses that someone is watching her. Her home is invaded and her privacy becomes non-existent. For every move that Andie's father makes to ensure her safety, the members of the drug gang are right there to foil his efforts.

This is a very well written, generally fast-paced, and excitement-filled book. There were, however, several sections in the book where it really seemed to drag and I found my attention wandering. After a few pages, I would manage to get back into the story but there were times that I was sorely tempted to skip some pages. I persevered and did not do that for fear that I would miss some important element in the story. I later realized that I could easily have skimmed over some of those parts without losing a thing.

There were some parts of the story that I felt were weak. For example, the book kept emphasizing that Andie and other characters should trust no one; yet when a character showed up on the scene with no one to vouch for her credibility, in no time at all Andie, her father, and her father's staff were trusting this person completely and implicitly. It just seemed a bit too quick and easy for my acceptance factor, but other reviewers have not had a problem with this issue.

In spite of these minor flaws, I would still recommend this book for those who enjoy reading about drug abuse, dirty politicians, and God's omnipotence and mercy. The message of redemption and forgiveness is strong and well-done and it is for this reason that I feel this book is a worthwhile read.