Unspeakable

by Sandra Brown

Carl Herbold enjoys being bad. And he is terrifyingly good at it. He graduated easily from juvenile delinquent to full-blown killer. Now he has carried out a daring escape from jail and is headed back to where it all began.

Anna Corbett was widowed right before her son was born. Beset by debt and personal tragedy, she faces the toughest challenge of her life - holding on to the ranch that is her son's birthright - unaware that she is at the centre of Carl Herbold's vengeful plan.

Drifter Jack Sawyer is a seemingly easygoing cowboy whose past is shrouded in mystery. Stalked by secrets he can no longer outrun, he is hoping to protect Anna and her son from Herbold's rage.

All must grapple with their own demons before the final tumultuous confrontation.

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Published June 8, 1998

About the author

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Sandra Brown is the author of more than sixty New York Times bestsellers, including STING (2016), FRICTION (2015), MEAN STREAK (2014), DEADLINE(2013), & LOW PRESSURE (2012), LETHAL (2011).

Brown began her writing career in 1981 and since then has published over seventy novels, bringing the number of copies of her books in print worldwide to upwards of eighty million. Her work has been translated into over thirty languages.

In 2009 Brown detoured from romantic suspense to write, Rainwater, a much acclaimed, powerfully moving historical fiction story about honor and sacrifice during the Great Depression.

Brown was given an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Texas Christian University. She was named Thriller Master for 2008, the top award given by the International Thriller Writer’s Association. Other awards and commendations include the 2007 Texas Medal of Arts Award for Literature and the Romance Writers of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ll admit, I picked up Unspeakable by Sandra Brown mostly out of obligation, my mother-in-law gave it to me. But what started as a “sure, I’ll give it a shot” turned into a full-on binge read. I devoured the whole thing in a day.

This book is pure, fast-paced suspense with just the right amount of heat and emotional weight. The main character, Anna, who’s deaf, is incredibly compelling, and her strength and resilience had me rooting for her from the start. The chemistry between her and Jack is tense, layered, and builds in a way that keeps you turning pages.

The plot twists were juicy without feeling over-the-top, and the pacing was spot-on, never dragging, always pulling you forward. It's definitely got some gritty, dark moments, but nothing gratuitous. If you're looking for a twisty romantic thriller that grabs you and won’t let go, Unspeakable delivers.

[MARY L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anna Corbett, is a deaf widower, with a five year old son. Jack Sawyer , a drifter, shows up at the Texan ranch where Anna lives with her father-in-law looking for work. Ezzy Hardge is the retired sheriff who is worried about the prison escape of Carl Herbold who he believes killed a woman in his county 20 years ago with his brother Cecil. This is the story of how their lives converge.

[Shari E Holmes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better than I expected! Suspenseful and intriguing all at the same time. Loved them story line.