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by Annie Solomon (Author) "The duplex stood bald and cramped in the gray morning light..." (more)
Key Phrases: greenbar paper, Rennie Spier, Danny Walsh, David Goodman (more...)
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A bad boy with a shady past and a Goody Two-Shoes with an equally sad history come together to bring down a nasty villain in Solomon's debut romantic suspense novel. Handyman Nick Raine, an orphan who was adopted by an illegal arms dealer, lives with the painful knowledge that he could have saved a boy's life during a deal gone wrong. The past catches up with Nick when his former father figure summons him to find a boy of mysterious parentage. Nick balks at returning to the life he renounced and the man he loathes, but when Rachel Goodman, a friend and previous employer, shows up beaten at his doorstep, he realizes he has no choice. An abundance of explosions and shootings keep the suspense alive, but Nick and Rachel never fully transcend the pat, familiar roles assigned to them. Readers looking for a few thrills wrapped up with an explosive conclusion will be pleased, but those seeking more substance and character development should look elsewhere.
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"...a chilling story...Solomon knows how to keep the reader glued to the page..." -- Rendezvous, March 2003

"Dark, riveting, and emotionally dense, this is one powerful read..." -- Romantic Times, March 2003

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Forever (March 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446612308
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446612302
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #714,613 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great debut, April 11, 2003
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Two scarred, needy people unite in this book to save a child. Rachel Goodman lost her mother to violence and saw her father disappear into a Safer America program at a young age. This shaped her life, committing her to helping other children whose lives are touched by violence. Ironically, she is drawn to a man whose life was devoted to causing that violence for a time. Nick Raine was adopted by a crimelord and grew up in his service. Tragic events led him to leave that life, but now, because of Rachel, he is drawn back into it.

Nick's foster father, Rennie Spier, wants him to find the child his now deceased wife hid from him. When Nick refuses, Spier has Rachel beaten, and worse will happen if Nick does not cooperate. A nightmarish race to find the child and keep him safe from opposing forces brings Nick and Rachel closer together, but just as they find love, death may tear them apart.

***** This exciting novel heralds a promising debut. Characters you really care about and a touching romance hold your interest along with fast paced action and self sacrificing committments.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced action, March 6, 2006
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When Rachel Goodman was a child, she watched someone murder her mother. Now grown, she uses her teaching degree and troubled past to help children who have been affected by violence. She also befriends the lonely school custodian, Nick.

Nick was adopted by a crime lord when he was abandoned on the streets at a young age. He naturally progressed into a life of crime emulating his "father" Rennie. A former gun runner, Nick has vowed never to return to the life but is drawn back in when his former lover turns up dead and Rennie asks Nick to find the son she kept hidden from him. He makes Nick an offer he can't refuse by involving Rachel.

Once Rennie locates Isaac, it is pretty obvious that Rennie is not the kid's father, and together, Nick and Rachel race the clock to try to get Isaac back from a madman - Nick fears that Isaac will be brought into the same violent world he found himself in. His growing love for Rachel gives him a new lease on life.

Filled with plenty of action, this quick paced thriller is sure to keep you glued until the last page.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL FAST-PACED SUSPENSE, May 20, 2003
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This is the wonderfully written suspense story of Rachel Goodman, who as a yound child witnessed the murder of her mother. Growing up she wants to help others and takes a job running a preschool with children witnessing violent crimes committed against their parents. There she meets Nick Raines who has a past. Together, they race against time to save a missing boy.

Rachel falls for Nick but Nick does not want her to get involved because of his past.

If you are looking for a fast-pace gripping suspense book full of surprises that you would not want to put down, look no further! This is THE book to get!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Debut
This is a really good suspenseful, heartwarming page-turner. Ms Solomon goes on my list of favorite authors.
Published on February 4, 2005 by fjmcmm

5.0 out of 5 stars TOP-NOTCH FAST PACE SUSPENSE!
Annie's novel "Like a Knife" is the wonderfully written suspense story of Rachel Goodman, who as a yound child witnessed the murder of her mother. Read more
Published on May 20, 2003 by doxa25

3.0 out of 5 stars Gritty suspense and good debut
Redemption proves possible in this debut novel by Annie Soloman. Rachel Goodman hires Nick Raine, a former gunrunner who is trying to escape his past, as a handy man in the church... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense Done Right
I read a lot of suspense and Like a Knife is among the best I've read. Annie Solomon has created in Nick and Rachel characters that are vivid and three-dimensional, and makes you... Read more
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Great book! Amazing debut! I can't wait for her next book to be released!
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I normally do not write reviews, but this book is worth commenting on. AWESOME Romantic Suspense.
I really look forward to Ms. Solomon next book
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4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful romantic suspense -- Highly recommended
Memories of witnessing her mother's death have always remained at the edge of Rachel Goodman's consciousness. Read more
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