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False memory, an interesting if overly familiar plot device, forms the basis for the latest romantic thriller by Solomon (Blind Curve), an enticing read that shamelessly plants The Bourne Identity in the fertile soil of the current War on Terror. Margo Scott, owner of a small Washington, D.C., bookstore, awakens to find she can't remember the last month of her life. Worse, that same day she's questioned in the murder of Frank Temple, the deputy director of Washington's elite Terrorism Control Force, a man she swears she's never met. Soon Margo realizes she has no evidence of the normal life she knows—no photos, no contacts in her PDA—while evidence of a life she has no recollection of piles up, including her expert combat skills and a government tail named Jack Wise. With a suspicious Jack at her side, she must find out how and why her memories were falsified, who murdered Temple and what happened during her lost month. Solomon takes her time getting to the heart of the story, but once the action kicks in the pace picks up considerably. Despite a forced romance between Margo and Jack (standard-issue bickering included), Solomon's latest is twisty and diverting, with well-written action sequences and a winning lead. (Apr.)
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A month ago Margo Scott was a book dealer with family and friends. Now, suddenly, she can’t remember the last four weeks of her life, everyone close to her has disappeared, and she’s the prime suspect in a murder. When an intruder attacks, she responds with lightning-quick moves she has no memory of ever learning. Undercover agent Jake Wise has her in his sights and can’t decide if this mysterious woman is an assassin or a pawn. Is he tempted to protect her because she’s innocent or because he’s falling for her? Thrust together, these two loners realize that trusting each other is their only hope of survival. Because the good guys and the bad guys have one thing in common. They all want Margo Scott dead—the sooner, the better.
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 376 pages
  • Publisher: Forever (April 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446616311
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446616317
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #278,935 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars One hell of a ride, April 12, 2006
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BLACKOUT by Annie Solomon
April 12, 2006


Margo Scott wakes up to a horrible headache, and as the day progresses, she finds that she's having a hard time remembering things. She also learns that she's lost an entire month from her life. She doesn't remember a lot, and isn't sure anymore that she works in a used book store, isn't sure if she has a sister named Barbara, or that her parents even exist. As she tries to solve the mystery of her life (and her identity), she also has Jake Wise on her back.

She doesn't know it right away, but Jake has been instructed to keep an eye on her, as a favor to his old friend and mentor Frank Temple. He doesn't know what Margo has to do with anything, but when Frank is found dead, Margo becomes a major suspect. Margo can't say she remembers who Frank is, and Jake thinks she's lying, especially since photos have been found with Margo and Frank together. Another reason Jake suspects Margo is not telling the truth is because the first time they meet, at a local park late at night, she behaves like a professional hit man or a killer. Something about her tells Jake she is not some innocent bookstore owner.

BLACKOUT is one hell of a ride, as the book takes the reader from Washington DC and the world of espionage, to Spain where Margo believes she had been visiting the month before, but cannot remember why she was there. Her journey to track her lost memories is probably the most interesting part of the plot, as the reader may be convinced at first that she is indeed that innocent book seller that Margo thinks she is. Things escalate in Spain, and while I thought the rest would be downhill, there is yet one more climatic point in the story before the last page is turned. For fans of romantic suspense, this is a must-read. BLACKOUT by Annie Solomon is filled with mystery, adventure, suspense, and of course romance. Be prepared for a wild ride! -- courtesy of Love Romances

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good SUSPENSE novel, but not a Romantic Suspense., January 17, 2007
Annie Solomon does it again with her latest novel Blackout. Pulling the reader in from the very first page with non stop suspense and intrigue.

Margo Scott has lost a month of her memory and maybe even more. She has military skills, but no recollection of being trained by any organization. Her profession as a bookseller living in her deceased Aunt's home appears to be nothing more than a cover. Now, a man she does not remember ever meeting is dead, and Margo is the prime suspect in the investigation.

Jake Wise thinks he is doing a simple surveilance job when he is asked to keep an eye on Margo. That is, until his boss turns up dead and all the evidence points to his charge. Every question in his mind is only answered with another question. Margo's only memories are of her cover persona. If Jake wants the truth, he will have to break down Margo's resistance and work with her to find the killer. Even if every clue points back to her.

Billed as a Romantic Suspense, it falls short on the romance. The author fails to show any real emotion between the characters other than a tight friendship mixed with sex. There is no Happily Ever After Ending, but left more with the hope for one eventually. This novel should be billed more as a fiction with a strong emphasis for the suspense, which never lets up. For that I gave it 5 stars. The author keeps the plot moving with plenty of new clues to pose even more questions.

My only complaint is that there was no climactic ending, no surprise reveal and no emotional connection to the characters. I believe the author made an attempt at it, but fell short of successfully pulling it off. Therefore, I only gave this book 4 stars.

Is it worth buying?
Yes. If nothing more than being a good suspense novel, Blackout will keep the reader glued to the pages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Book by Annie Solomon, July 17, 2006
With the release of BLACKOUT, Annie Solomon continues to firmly define her place as one of today's top romantic suspense novelists.

I have to admit that my favorite part of this book was the kick-butt, knife-wielding heroine, Margo. Even in the depth of her confusion over who she might be--murderer, federal agent, or innocent bookseller--she has a takes-no-prisoners attitude that makes her an enjoyable read. She's just tough enough to go it on her own, but human enough and smart enough to know when she does need help.

Jake is the perfect partner in crime. He's strong, funny and nice. He's even man enough to admit to be impressed with her knife skills.

The pacing, as always in a Solomon novel, is perfect. The material is fresh, and there are enough bad guys wandering through the book to make it interesting, but not so many that the plot becomes convoluted and implausible. Most importantly, though, this is a really enjoyable story, and readers should plan to finish it in one setting.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Really dumb!
I almost never do this but...I read to page 190 and just gave up. This book was beyond dumb - I hated Margo, her reactions were WAY over the top. Read more
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I originally picked up this book because it won the RITA award for best romantic suspense. Wow, I can see why it did. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Blackout- A Joyfully Recommended Title
Margo Scott wakes up in the middle of the night, disoriented. She `s acting on autopilot, doing what feels right and normal, but she can't remember things, like her sister's... Read more
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Annie Solomon gets the reader hooked in the very first chapter which is a single paragraph. Solomon has an uncanny ability to put the reader into the storyline to experience what... Read more
Published on July 6, 2006 by Peter Vaka

4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
This was my first book by Ms. Solomon. For most of the book, I felt confused and couldn't understand why things were constantly happening to Margo. Read more
Published on June 4, 2006 by Shon

5.0 out of 5 stars Like "Alias" only better
It's better than "Alias" because it makes sense.

Margo Scott wakes up at midnight unable to remember the past month. Read more
Published on April 22, 2006 by bbvector, LORE Reading Group

4.0 out of 5 stars Blackout
As far as Margo Scott knew, she was a bookseller who lived in a house she had inherited from her aunt and she had a sister. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars delightful action-packed one sitting thriller
Washington, D.C. bookstore owner Margo Scott cannot remember anything from the last month as if she was in a coma. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Blackout
Once again Annie Solomon turned out a book that doesn't let you put it down until the very last page. Every book is better than the last one and this one is the best.
Published on March 27, 2006 by Pamela Ferris

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