Suspicion of Betrayal [Paperback]

Barbara Parker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2000

Attorney Gail Connor is on top of the world. She's engaged to the man of her dreams, criminal lawyer Anthony Quintana; they've bought the house of their dreams in beautiful Coral Gables; and Gail finally has her dream job-- her own private law practice. But then her 11-year-old daughter Karen starts receiving odd, hangup phone calls and creepy notes and photos in the mail. Could it be Gail's jealous ex-husband Dave? A disgruntled former client? Someone from Anthony's shadowy past? While Anthony and Dave clash violently over how to protect Gail's daughter, the stalker closes in. Then Karen is abducted, and Gail's world is shattered. Nothing matters now-- not her success, her wedding, her new home, her new practice-- not without her daughter. As they track Karen's tormentor, they must walk that dangerous line between action and caution, and deliver justice without fail...and without mercy.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Miami lawyer Gail Connor (Suspicion of Deceit), 34, is tough and aggressive ("the only recourse," she says, "is to be a bigger s.o.b. than the next guy"), and as this gripping, dark story unfolds, it's easy to see why somebody is out to get her. Divorced and in a custody battle with her combative ex-husband for their 10-year-old daughter, Karen, Gail is about to be married to Anthony Quintana, a top criminal lawyer from a powerful Cuban-American family that may have ties to organized crime. Gail is also handling a nasty divorce case for Jamie Sweet, whose husband, Wendell, has shady business dealings that might link Quintana to some illegal businesses in Colombia. Gail begins to get menacing phone calls and her car is vandalized. Then Karen is threatened with a grisly death. Who is responsible? As the threats mount and her law practice threatens to spin out of control, Gail begins to have serious doubts about both her ex-husband and Quintana. With a fine combination of romance, cultural clashes and police procedure, plus some razor-sharp portraits, this story develops into a riveting thriller whose only flaw is that the author may tip her hand a bit too early. Author tour.
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From Library Journal

A prominent lawyer who has just left one of the biggest Miami firms to open her own office, Gail Connor is used to stressful situations. She's in the middle of a nasty divorce and bitter custody battle, has moved into a new house that needs major renovations, and is engaged to another well-known Miami lawyer. As if this isn't enough, a stranger is calling Gail and threatening her 11-year-old daughter's life. Parker (Suspicion of Deceit, LJ 1/98) has written another suspenseful story that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. Despite some slow patches, it's intriguing enough to be recommended for all public libraries.
-AStacey Reasor, ITT Technical Inst. Lib., Tampa, FL
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Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Signet (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451198387
• ISBN-13: 978-0451198389
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,257,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bring Back Anthony!, December 13, 1999

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Gail (newtown, pa.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Suspicion of Betrayal (Hardcover)

For a smart woman Gail isn't always too bright but it's nice to have a strong female character instead of a wimp. The characters are well developed. But please, bring Anthony back! The chemistry between Gail and Anthony adds to the enjoyment of the plot.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Heartache in Miami, April 1, 2000

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Lisabeth Castle (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Suspicion of Betrayal (Paperback)

Wow what a page turner. After having read all of the previous Suspicions this one left me thirsty for the next one. The ending leaves you feeling empty and incomplete. The murderous plot is exciting but what gives the book it's richness is the relationship between Gail Connor and her sizling lover Anthony Quintana. In this Chapter of their relationship you see the frailty of what has become a tempestuos relationship. Both of them are so overcome by their passion that neither one of them can think straight. I found myself wrought by physical heartache every time Gail and Anthony blundered into another act of betrayal in the name of love. As a cuban american living out west this book left me longing for the sounds of Miami. The descriptions of the exiled Cuban community are right on. A must read especially now during the Elian crisis in Miami. May is too far away to wait for the next installment. Please Barbara but and end to my heartache.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What has happened to Anthony?, February 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Suspicion of Betrayal (Hardcover)

I loved the romance and the mystery in this series. This book didn't live up to either one.