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Whitewash [Abridged, Audiobook, CD] [Audio CD]

Alex Kava (Author), Sandra Burr (Reader), Mel Foster (Reader)
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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Book Description

May 29, 2007
Tallahassee, Florida Sabrina Galloway is one of the top scientists at EchoEnergy - a company that has made a successful breakthrough in the quest for an alternative fuel. There is the promise of a cleaner tomorrow, and the economic impact on world markets could be staggering. But in the euphoria of excitement, Sabrina makes an alarming discovery: someone has tampered with the production process, and an eco-disaster of equally staggering proportions is imminent. Toxic waste is leaking into the Florida waterways and the Gulf of Mexico. Washington, D.C. Jason Brill, one of the youngest congressional chiefs of staff, prepares for the upcoming International Energy Summit. Working for influential senator John Quincy Allen, Jason is eager to prove himself. Despite his zeal and admiration for his boss, Jason begins to realize Senator Allen’s support of EchoEnergy, as well as his personal friendship with the firm’s CEO, may be more of a liability than an asset. Sabrina and Jason have never met, but both are unwittingly drawn into a sinister plot that puts corporate greed and corruption above human life. As the energy summit draws near, Sabrina’s determination to expose EchoEnergy’s lethal secret has made her the target of silent, faceless enemies. And the net is tightening, held in the relentless grip of powerful shadow players whose identities reach Pennsylvania Avenue itself.

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From Publishers Weekly

Bestseller Kava takes a break from her Maggie O'Dell FBI profiler series (A Necessary Evil, etc.) with a fine topical thriller involving terrorism, government coverups and toxic waste. Sabrina Galloway, a young Chicago professor, becomes a hands-on scientist in Florida with EcoEnergy, a company that specializes in TCP—a process that converts refuse and other waste material into oil. EcoEnergy's CEO is angling for a $140 million military government contract, but after Sabrina's boss mysteriously disappears and Sabrina discovers a reactor processing something it shouldn't, her life becomes as endangered as Florida's waterways. She hits the road in a '47 Studebaker with Miss Sadie, a gutsy 81-year-old African-American neighbor, to find help, while Middle Eastern terrorists plot a nasty surprise for an upcoming energy summit. Engaging supporting characters include Leon, a funky hit man losing his touch but not his heart, and covert operative Natalie Richards, "a black Emma Peel." Kava lightens the seriousness with some deft touches of humor. Genre fans weary of serial-killer fare will find this a refreshing read. (June)
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". . . explosive climax. This is a one-night read." -- Publishers Weekly on One False Move

"A well-crafted page-turner involving the reader in an intimate and disturbing fashion . . ." -- Publishers Weekly on A Perfect Evil

"Alex Kava has created a suspenseful novel and . . . a winning character in Agent O'Dell." -- Washington Post Book World on A Perfect Evil

"Alex Kava knows the psychology of evil." -- John Philipin, forensic psychologist and author

"Kava really does her forensic homework . . . continuing to demonstrate her ability to create unforgettable yet realistic monsters." -- Bookreporter on At the Stroke of Madness

"Kava's tight writing and superb timing create suspense throughout Madness." -- Omaha World Herald on At the Stroke of Madness

"Kava's writing is reminiscent of Patricia Cornwell in her prime." -- Mystery Ink

"Readers have a front row seat to the ultimate cat and mouse game." -- The Best Reviews on Split Second

"Scarpetta-like authenticity and the psychological insights of Alex Delaware . . ." -- Publishers Weekly on The Soul Catcher

"That Kava writes well cannot be denied. Her prose is crisp and her dialogue is sharp and realistic." -- Mystery News on Split Second --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Brilliance Audio on CD; Abridged edition (May 29, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1596008946
  • ISBN-13: 978-1596008946
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.7 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,532,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

ALEX KAVA's two stand-alone novels and seven novels featuring FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell have been published in more than twenty countries, appearing on the bestseller lists in Britain, Australia, Poland, Germany, and Italy. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. Alex divides her time between Omaha, Nebraska, and Pensacola, Florida.
Photo credit Deborah Groh Carlin

 

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Could Not Finish Book, June 19, 2007
This review is from: Whitewash (MIRA) (Hardcover)
I have read all of Alex Kava's books, loved them all, and couldn't wait until her next book arrived! Whitewash was terrible. I just couldn't get into it and after a few chapters, donated the book to the library.
Guess I'll wait for her 'usual' mysteries.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment here, June 15, 2007
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What's to say about the book ? Mrs. Kava tried to write something like a political thriller but in my opinion it didn't work out.
The plot as it self is a good one but honestly, I missed a lot of details. It seems like the publisher just shortened the whole story which lacks information for the reader.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars A disappointing book, June 26, 2007
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This review is from: Whitewash (MIRA) (Hardcover)
This book lacks several things: well written characterization, coherent plotting and professional writing. You never get to really know the main character, Sabrina Galloway, which is why it is hard to care about her. All of the characters were like cardboard cutouts. The manner in which the story was presented was disjointed and lacked any discernible flow. Plot pieces flew around like they were in a blender and some of them just didn't matter or add to the story. Many of these bits were left hanging with no explanation of their relavance. Some characters were so thinly written that you forgot who they were a few pages after they appeared. Then when they reappeared, you wondered who they were and what they meant to the story. This book was too many plot-pieces in search of a unifying whole. Save your money.
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