The Last Enemy [Paperback]

Pauline Baird Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2001

Thriller/Suspense: Two men need her. One needs her dead. Betrayed by those who were supposed to protect her, romance author Dani Gwynne is plotting her own survival, working against time, terror and her fear of heights in the mile high city of Denver. Deputy U.S. Marshal Matthew Kirby is the lonesome lawman in charge of finding Dani. Hunting is what the Marshals do best and Matt is their top tracker, but even he hasn't been able to close the law and disorder gap with an elusive killer who's never missed his mark. Until now...

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Jones pulls together many different elements and story lines in her skillfully written novel and combines elements of flowery romances, suspenseful thrillers, and hard-boiled mysteries to create an engaging, fast-paced story full of unexpected twists and turns." Booklist.

"Pauline B. Jones is back with another terrific tale that will make readers want to savor each and every line. More suspenseful than her first book, THE LAST ENEMY still contains a large element of humor that really spices up this dynamite novel." 4 & 1/2 Stars from Romantic Times

"I very much enjoyed Ms. Jones' blend of romance, suspense, and comedy. Action and comedy are smoothly written, making it easy to watch it as a movie in your head. But, don't count on intermissions, you'll want to read it straight through."Midwest Book Review

"A highly suspenseful, should-be-a-movie, totally entertaining tale of derring-do, THE LAST ENEMY defies categorization--at least by me. All I can tell you is: I enjoyed every word and was sorry when I reached the end." Very Highly Recommended, Under the Cover Reviews --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Author

This is the first book in my Lonesome Lawmen connected books. The second is BYTE ME, the third, MISSING YOU. The series concludes with the short story, LONESOME MAMA. This trilogy and the short story are bundled into a digital only release called The Lonesome Lawmen. 

Author's note: THE LAST ENEMY was the first digital book to win a Romantic TimesReviewer's Choice award. 

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Hard Shell Word Factory (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0759903956
• ISBN-13: 978-0759903951
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,073,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Pauline Baird Jones is the award-winning author of twelve novels of science fiction romance, action-adventure, suspense, romantic suspense and comedy-mystery. Her latest releases are Steamrolled and a short story in the Dreamspell Steampunk Anthology Vol 1. Girl Gone Nova and Out of Time were EPIC Book Award winners. She's written two non-fiction books, Adapting Your Novel for Film and Made-up Mayhem, and she co-wrote Managing Your Book Writing Business with Jamie Engle. Her eighth novel, The Key won an Independent Book Award Bronze Medal (IPPY) for 2008 and is a 2007 Dream Realm Awards Winner. She also has short stories in several anthologies. Originally from Wyoming, she and her family moved from New Orleans to Texas before Katrina.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hold onto your seat!, July 4, 2000

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Sharon K. Garner "Author" (PA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Last Enemy (Five Star Expressions) (Hardcover)

I just finished The Last Enemy. Now, I'm going back and start reading it all over again. It's that good--a keeper, an annual read. I was so caught up with the characters, so enmeshed in the plot, that I absolutely dreaded the coming climax. I found myself shaking in anticipation--I was wise to get a head start. As a writer I appreciate the pure talent and sheer hard work it took to create The Last Enemy. I want to write like that when I grow up.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great!, December 27, 2000

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This review is from: Last Enemy (Five Star Expressions) (Hardcover)

I have to admit that when I first read this book I didn't like it. I guess I wasn't in the mood for it. But I kept reading everyone's glowing reviews and decided to give it a second try. I was definitely in the mood this time, because I couldn't put it down. I really like Paula Baird Jones' books. The humor, sexual tension, the situations she comes up with... makes for very enjoyable reading. I regret my negative review from before. This time Last Enemy kept me on the edge of my seat. I would highly recommend this to everyone. I have Do Wah Diddy-Die and Byte Me to read and I am looking forward to losing myself in another page turner. I hope the author continues to keep them coming. I put her up there (in my book) with Janet Evanovich and Nancy Bartholomew.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must read!, March 14, 2000

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Marilyn B. Taylor (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Last Enemy (Five Star Expressions) (Hardcover)

You must read this book! You won't be able to put it down, I promise! It has it all - romance, tension, humor, excitement. Wonderful characters - would make a wonderful movie!