Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner
Night Whispers
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Judith McNaught
Class/Genre: Mystery Woman Main Character Romantic Suspense
Pocket, Nov 1998, $24.00, 383 pp.
Sloan Reynolds was raised by her mother Kimberly in Bell Harbor, Florida where she is now a member of the police force. As an infant, her wealthy father Carter divorced Kimberly and took custody of one of their two daughters, Paris. Though Sloan is curious about her father and her sibling, she is irked when she learns that Carter, who recently suffered a heart attack, wants to see her.
Sloan plans to reject the offer to meet the rest of her family in ritzy Palm Beach, but changes her mind when FBI agent Paul Richardson approaches her. Paul tells Sloan that her father is under investigation for a myriad of crimes, including murder. Sloan agrees to spy on her family, but soon finds herself caring for both her father and sibling. However, someone sets her up to take the fall for the murder of their great grandmother. Sloan has to prove her innocence to more than just the police. She must uncover the true killer if she is regain the trust of her now beloved expanded family.
Fans of romantic suspense will shout that the great Judith McNaught's has written something wonderful with her perfect novel, NIGHT WHISPERS. The action-packed story line is a tender triumph that will leave readers awed by the awesome author's immense abilities. The characters are warm and charming, and will long be remembered when the audience thinks of romantic suspense. Ms. McNaught is returning to her usual spot on the New York Times best seller list with this deserved tale.
Harriet Klausner
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