Heatwave (Naomi Blake Mysteries) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Jane A Adams (Author)

Book Description

Series: Naomi Blake Mysteries | Publication Date: November 1, 2007

The new Naomi Blake crime novel - A heatwave has been dominating the news for weeks. One ordinary Monday, Naomi and her friends are in a high-street bank when an armed gang storm it. When police arrive, Naomi becomes one of their hostages. During the next few days, tensions rise as the situation grows fraught with danger, and the extreme heat intensifies . . .

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Although retired from the police force, Naomi Blake, who lost her career when an accident left her blind, can't stay away from crime solving. One sultry morning, she is in her bank in the Midlands of England when robbers burst through the door. Naomi figures if everyone stays calm, the robbers will take the money and run. But four police cars with sirens blaring and a policeman eager to be a hero put paid to that idea. Instead, the robbers take the bank's customers, including Naomi, hostage. Naomi's boyfriend, cop Alec Friedman, arrives on the scene and is shocked to learn that Naomi is one of the hostages--and has a past with one of the robbers. Starting off with a bang, Adams' novel rockets along at high speed to a shocking ending. Good writing, a unique heroine, and an inventive plot add up to a very readable thriller. Emily Melton
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About the Author

Jane Adams has performed on Broadway in "An Inspector Calls" (Tony and Drama Desk Award) "Match, Enchanted April, I Hate Hamlet" (Outer Critics Circle, Theatre World/Clarence Derwent Award, Drama Desk Nomination) and "The Crucible." Her films include "Lemony Snickett: A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Wonder Boys, Happiness, " and "Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle." She has appeared on television on "Frasier, Relativity" and "Citizen Baines."

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 317 pages
• Publisher: Severn House Publishers (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0727876260
• ISBN-13: 978-0727876263
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,924,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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