Heat Rises (Nikki Heat) [Kindle Edition]

Richard Castle (Author)

Book Description

“Richard Castle proves as adept at writing thrillers as he is at solving crimes. HEAT rises to the occasion.”
–Dennis Lehane, bestselling author
Fast-paced and full of intrigue, Heat Rises pairs the tough and sexy NYPD Homicide Detective Nikki Heat with hotshot reporter Jameson Rook in New York Times bestselling author Richard Castle's most thrilling mystery yet.
The bizarre murder of a parish priest at a New York bondage club opens Nikki Heat’s most thrilling and dangerous case so far, pitting her against New York’s most vicious drug lord, an arrogant CIA contractor, and a shadowy death squad out to gun her down. And that is just the tip of an iceberg that leads to a dark conspiracy reaching all the way to the highest level of the NYPD.
But when she gets too close to the truth, Nikki finds herself disgraced, stripped of her badge, and out on her own as a target for killers, with nobody she can trust. Except maybe the one man in her life who’s not a cop: reporter Jameson Rook.
In the midst of New York’s coldest winter in a hundred years, there’s one thing Nikki is determined to prove: Heat Rises. This ebook includes an alternate cover created by one of Richard Castle's biggest fans!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Richard Castle is the best-selling author of the Derrick Storm novels. He is played by actor Nathan Fillion.

Product Details

• File Size: 776 KB
• Print Length: 320 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion (September 20, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005KA2HDS
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,107 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

122 of 126 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic September 24, 2011

By Guy G. Gordon

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

While I very much enjoyed the first two books in the brilliantly clever Castle tie-in series of Nikki Heat novels by the fictional Richard Castle, this third one is my favorite to date. These books go beyond simple franchise merchandising and clever tie-in. They are fully worthy of comparison to any modern best selling crime novels, completely separated from their TV series origin or not. And for those like me who are huge fans of said series, Castle, it's all the more fun.

I actually finished this novel in one sitting, up all night until 5:00 AM. It's actually the first time I've done a book all in one go. Completely loved it.

I still don't think anyone has revealed who's really writing these. My bet would be Andrew Marlowe, but he has continued to perfectly play along with the whole "they are written by Richard Castle" facade. Quite frankly, I think it's more fun if they never actually admit who's ghost writing them.

I anxiously look forward to the fourth book in the series (next year, perhaps?)

Oh, and extra points for another Malcolm Reynolds reference...

50 of 50 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Only one problem with it September 22, 2011

By NancyNurse

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

The only problem with this story is that, as it must, ended. The story was so enjoyable, especially seeing the intertwine of things that have happened in the show with this read. Keeping in mind where Rick Castle's mindset would've been given the show's arc, reading "his" fiction made me feel like I was gaining better understanding into how deep his feelings are toward Kate Beckett. Loved that! Even without the romantic aspect, the thriller/suspense part of Heat Rises is captivating and altogether smartly written. The Victoria St. Clair excerpt was humorously stellar for any Castle shipper. I expect we'll be seeing the Victoria St. Clair series sometime in the future? Definitely looking forward to the next Heat book :)

74 of 77 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Quality Read; Better Than a Lot of Recent Books September 20, 2011

By Pompiere

Format:Hardcover

If you liked the first books in this series, you'll really enjoy this one. If you're new to the realm that Castle presents here, you can still jump in and enjoy (though it's suggested you check out the first two, first!)

A lot of people compare Castle to Patterson and I don't think it's unfair, but perhaps due to so many fewer books, Castle is perceived as slightly less "commercial." But commercial works, commercial sells. This isn't Shakespeare, you won't be asking yourself deep questions about life during or after reading, but you'll enjoy it. And that's what books are all about! Don't go into this looking for a deeper meaning, just go into it with the hope of a fun read, and you'll really be glad you did.

More About the Author

Richard Castle is the author of numerous bestsellers, including the critically acclaimed Derrick Storm series. His first novel, In a Hail of Bullets, published while he was still in college, received the Nom DePlume Society's prestigious Tom Straw Award for Mystery Literature. Castle currently lives in Manhattan with his daughter and mother, both of whom infuse his life with humor and inspiration.

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#11 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Police Procedurals

#21 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals

#44 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery

#55 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery

#73 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers

#11 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Police Procedurals

#21 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals

#44 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery

#55 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery

#73 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers