Knock 'em Dead [Hardcover]

Rhonda Pollero (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2008

New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich praised bestselling author Rhonda Pollero's first mystery Knock Off as "a great read with plenty of attitude!" Now paralegal Finley Anderson Tanner (F.A.T. to her enemies) is back for another sizzling adventure under the West Palm Beach sun...

Finley knows it can't be good news when she's awakened at 5:40 a.m. by someone knocking on her door. Her hunch proves correct. Finley's pal Jane is hysterical and clad only in a negligee. It all started when Jane went out on a blind date the previous night with a hunk named Paolo--and ended when she woke up next to his corpse. Finley knows Jane wouldn't hurt a fly, especially one with a zipper. Too bad the police don't agree...

Having survived her own ordeal of questioning and criminally bad coffee at the local cop shop, Finley's got to post bail and hire an attorney for Jane. But with most of her cash tied up in credit card debt, she knows she has to do the unthinkable: hit her mother up for money. As if attempting to thaw out the Ice Queen isn't hard enough, there's the unthinkable, part II: resisting McGarrity. Yes, dangerously sexy P.I. Liam McGarrity has offered his services...for a discounted rate. To prove her theory that Jane and Paolo were drugged by the real killer, Finley will have to buckle down and work with Liam. She'll just have to remind herself that she already has the perfect boyfriend in her FedEx pilot Patrick.

But this case is booby-trapped with more serious pitfalls than wicked temptation. For starters, there's the fact that two knives were used to kill Paolo. Then there's a suspicious string of robberies. And when someone tries to run Finley's car off the road, she's got to act quick to find a killer who wants to see her underground...

Praise for Bestselling Author Rhonda Pollero:

"A great read with plenty of attitude!"--Janet Evanovich

"Rhonda Pollero will take you on a fun, fascinating journey. You won't want to miss her!" --Nora Roberts

"Certain to be a runway hit." --Booklist

"Rhonda Pollero delivers a snappy heroine who pops off the page and a clever mystery. Don't miss this great story!" --Leanne Banks

"[A] fun mystery debut." --Publishers Weekly

"Rhonda Pollero's humor and compelling mystery will keep you turning the pages!" --Tess Gerritsen

"A lovable and unique heroine...Finley's story is a page-turner and a great start to a new series." --Romance Reviews Today

"Rhonda has penned a winner with Knock Off. It's a fabulous start to a new mystery series. Amazing twists and turns are woven between humor, fashion, and romance." --Onceuponaromance.net

"This book made me laugh, and at the same time had me reading well past my bedtime." --Coffee Time Romance

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (March 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758215592
• ISBN-13: 978-0758215598
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,403,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I sold my first book in 1993 - huge thrill since it took me 10 years to get published. 30-something books later, I've switched from writing romantic suspense for Harlequin Intrigue to writing mysteries. The first release is Knock Off from Kensington, available in March, 2007.

I'm down in South Florda, dividing my time between my recently retired husband, my elementary school-aged child and writing.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just generally disappointed....., September 17, 2008

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Susan "loverofbooks" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Knock 'em Dead (Hardcover)

and so very tired of the same-old same-old. Single woman, money problems, mother problems, boyfriend problems, best friend is a great gay guy---and in this case add a very snobby (in a weird way since she's broke and MUST SHOP CHEAP BUT BUYS ONLY THE BEST)attitude. The "cutesy" lines don't begin to make up for the boring, repetitiveness of plot lines.

The utter hatred shown from mother to daughter I found overboard, and really didn't like most of the characters in the entire book!!
I am now even wondering if I liked the main character at all...



I guess I've read too many of like cozy mysteries--must definitely start to rethink my entertainment level. Or maybe some authors out there will find a much different, yet entertaining plot line...I will wait with baited breathe.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty and fun!!!!, April 22, 2008

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Amy J. Fetzer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knock 'em Dead (Hardcover)

This book is a delightful read! You won't be disappointed with the purchase.
I adore Pollero's Finley Anderson Tanner. Not only is this book well plotted, the author has created a witty, honest with her own feelings character, it's like gaining a new friend. Finley's sarcasm is a hoot! And I love how she deals with her 'I know what's best for you' mother! I can't wait for FAT CHANCE and more of Finley's crazy life.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Murder and mayhem in Palm Beach is fun!, November 10, 2008

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Peggy Dilliard (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knock 'em Dead (Hardcover)

Whoever thought murder and mayhem in Palm Beach could be so entertaining? Rhonda Pollero's second Finley Anderson Tanner mystery, "Knock `em Dead," reacquaints readers with the queen of fashion mavens, her quirky entourage and a cadre of characters who might just be capable of murder. Enjoy this memorable mystery. I did! And can't wait for Finley's next foray into finding out who-dun-it under the Florida sun.