Damage Control (Hardcover)

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From Publishers Weekly

Well-connected Seattle attorney Dana Hill has everything going for her in this undemanding page-turner from bestseller Dugoni (The Jury Master) until, in the span of a few days, she's diagnosed with breast cancer, she catches her husband in an extramarital affair, and her beloved twin brother, James, is murdered during an apparently botched robbery. An exotic lost earring left at the scene of James's killing leads Dana to suspect there's more to his death than meets the eye, and sure enough, as she begins tracing the earring's obscure origin, people who could supply information are assassinated right and left. Dana's determination to collar her brother's killer draws her into a showdown with a villain who will stop at nothing to eliminate the threat she poses. While most of the supporting characters are one-dimensional servants to the fast-moving plot, a few twists will surprise even seasoned thriller readers. (Feb.)
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Review

'Reminiscent of the early John Grisham and should easily find its way onto the bestseller lists' - Library Journal 'All of Dugoni's characters have a fresh and believable edge ...' Publishers Weekly --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 406 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; 1st edition (February 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446578703
• ISBN-13: 978-0446578707
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #684,955 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Murder in the Northwest, April 22, 2008

By	Frank J. Konopka (Shamokin, PA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Damage Control (Mass Market Paperback)

This is an extremely well-written novel that moves along quite rapidly. The chapters are fairly short, so that the reader can put the book down (if he or she findss that possible) after just several pages, and continue reading later. I couldn't do that: I was hooked from the initial murder, and read my way all the way through it until the (expected, by me) ending. The characters well fairly well drawn, and the author creates quite a bit of sympathy for the female protagonist. If you want to spend some hours being captivated by a tremendous thriller, you will do well to pick up this book!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Plots and Subplots Thicken at Every Turn, April 23, 2007

By	Charlean Souligne (Port St. Lucie, Fl. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fast-paced convoluted twist of a thriller. We have our main character, lawyer Dana Hill, whose brother James is killed in an apparent blundered robbery attempt. But when she is cleaning out her brother's house, Dana finds a rare, custom-made earring that leads her to suspect there was more going on than just a bungled robbery.

She teams up with the detective in charge of the investigation, Michael Logan. Together they try to track down what really happened, who did what and most importantly, why.

The investigation leads Dana to Hawaii, and into the world of politics and high society in the Washington State area.

There are too many bodies cropping up to lead to the misconception that this was a random act.

The writing is relevant and believable, leading one to keep reading to see where the plot goes next.

Along with the main plot there are subplots, Dana's issues with breast cancer, a failed marriage, her conflicts with her employer and of course the relationship between her and Detective Logan.

The background scenery makes one want to visit Seattle, if nothing more than to see the landscape and experience the majesty of the area revealed in the text.

This is a good book to curl up with on a rainy afternoon and just keep reading until the end.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warning!! Highly addictive!, April 22, 2007

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

Reviewed by Regan Windsor for Reader Views (3/07)

Dana Hill has what most people would think of as a perfect life. However, with a career as a successful lawyer, a beautiful daughter, and a husband struggling to find success with his own law career, Dana is losing the battle to balance it all. Suddenly, in a matter of days, events unfold that send her on a roller-coaster adventure. What happens is life-changing, that is, if she can escape with her life.

"Damage Control" opens with a number of random events, intriguing the reader, and enticing them to turn page after page. With fast paced action and building suspense, the reader is quickly hooked. The thread between the stories begins to emerge, the mystery is eventually solved, and the readers' curiosity is finally satisfied, leaving them only with the desire for another great book!

Robert Dugoni has the gift of the "invisible voice," the ability to bring the reader through the words and into the lives and world of the story. Captivating and action packed, "Damage Control" is a book that appeals to a wide range of readers. Written in the style of David Balducci and John Grisham, Robert Dugoni is sure to become a favorite among many readers!