The Littlest Witness (Gallagher Justice, Book 1) (Harlequin Intrigue Series #549) [Mass Market Paperback]

Amanda Stevens (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373225490
• ISBN-13: 978-0373225491
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 3.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,917,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Amanda Stevens lives in Houston with her husband, Steven, and a black cat named Lola. She is an avid reader, a wannabe taphophile, and a collector of all things Alfred Hitchcock. When she's not writing, she likes taking road trips to Austin. And to Marfa. And to old cemeteries.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An Engaging, Original Mystery, January 25, 2000

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Penny Griffin ([e-mail]) (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Littlest Witness (Gallagher Justice, Book 1) (Harlequin Intrigue Series #549) (Mass Market Paperback)

Amanda Stevens kicks off her "Gallagher Justice" trilogy with "The Littlest Witness," a strong tale of family, danger, and love. Thea Lockhart is on the run with her young daughter, with more than one reason to avoid the cops. She has created a new life for herself and her daughter in Chicago when a woman is killed in their building, and Detective John Gallagher enters their world. Gallagher insists her daughter could be a witness; Thea wants nothing more than to get him out of their lives. With danger from all sides, can Thea dare to put their lives in the hands of a man with the potential to destroy her?

A nicely original story, Ms. Stevens' tale neatly avoids the clichés becoming too common in series romance. Hers is a tense, compelling story that should engage readers' sympathies from the start. Thea is the best kind of romance heroine, an admirably strong woman, willing to do anything to protect her child. I doubt most of us could be as tough in her position--her foresight with the fire escape was one detail that really caught my attention. Nearly all of moments involving her young daughter will touch your heart. As usual, Stevens keeps readers on their toes, and the ending is a nice out-of-nowhere surprise. Although paced slower than usual for a Stevens book, mainly due to the need to provide so much back story for the other two books in the trilogy, "The Littlest Witness" won't disappoint. With many plot threads left dangling, many will be anxiously waiting for next month's portion of the Gallagher saga, "Secret Admirer."

3.0 out of 5 stars Cute but simple story, February 27, 2003

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S. Gould "gouldpjaks" (Woodmere, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Littlest Witness (Gallagher Justice, Book 1) (Harlequin Intrigue Series #549) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a sweet story about a mother, Thea Lockhart, who is hiding from her past and trying to care for and protect her scarred little girl, Nikki. When a reporter is murdered in Thea's building Nikki maybe the only witness. Nikkihasn't spokensince shewitnessed her own father's death. Nowher life andher mother's life are at risk and John Gallagher, the detective in charge of the case wants to protect them. But, will Thea trust John and allow him to save them?

I rated this three stars but it could be three and a half.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another intriguing mystery from Amanda Stevens, February 21, 2000

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This review is from: The Littlest Witness (Gallagher Justice, Book 1) (Harlequin Intrigue Series #549) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is one of the best, if not the best, mystery yet by Amanda Stevens. The story line captivates the reader's attention from beginning to end. I am anxiously awaiting the next two books in this trilogy.