BWW Reviews: CRASH AND BURN by Lisa Gardner is an Excellent Gripping Mystery

By: Feb. 10, 2015
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Crash and Burn is the latest novel by Lisa Gardner, the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Fear Nothing. Published by Dutton Books, Crash and Burn is a captivating page-turner. The story is so original that you will not be able to anticipate its intriguing twists and turns.

In Crash and Burn, the routine inspection of a car accident by Sergeant Wyatt Foster escalates into a manhunt. The driver, Nicole Frank has miraculously survived but her little girl Vero is missing in the remote New Hampshire woods. Wyatt mobilizes every resource in the state until Nicole's husband, Thomas informs Foster that there is no Vero and that his wife is suffering from a brain injury. As the investigation grows, more questions mount. Is Vero a delusion haunting an injured mind or is she a girl in serious danger?

Crash and Burn is a mystery for mystery lovers. Not only is the plot fascinating but also Gardner's writing style is refined and clever. She has created relatable characters, ones that make the reader fully invested in the story. You will recognize the complex relationship of Nicole and her husband. And you will become sympathetic to Sergeant Foster and his fellow officers, as they are incredibly diligent in a very frustrating situation.

The book develops the sense of the New England town setting perfectly. Gardner also provides a real insider's view of law enforcement with advanced forensic science well integrated into the story's investigatory practices.

Unpredictable and thrilling, read Crash and Burn. Gardner's fans can only hope that she has another mystery in the works. To purchase Crash and Burn, visit Lisa Gardner's web site at http://lisagardner.com/books/tessa/crash-burn.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dutton Books


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