Someone To Kill

by Kurt Corriher

The man who called himself Mr. Greene was purposeful, deliberate, and very, very cold. He had no difficulty getting into the newspaper's garage and putting the device into the gray Honda belonging to investigative reporter Judith Lyles. Then it was just a matter of following her onto the highway and waiting for the right moment to trigger the explosion.

After returning from Vietnam a decorated hero, John Pavlak had become a college athletic director rather than joining his wealthy father's business. He was determined to be his own man. Although he and Judith had separated and planned to divorce, John is stunned by Judith's death and devastated when it turns out their four-year-old daughter died with her. He's not the sort or man to wait for the police to bring him answers, especially since he is a suspect himself.

Assuming Judith's murder was related to her job, John finds she was working on a story about Germany and lingering Cold War secrets. One step ahead of the police, he flees to Berlin, determined to find out why his family was killed and, if possible, exact vengeance. The trail will lead him from Germany to the Greek isles and then, disturbingly, back home to North Carolina. The pace is unflagging, and readers will race right behind John Pavlak to the shocking conclusion of his quest.

496 pages, Hardcover

First published February 6, 2002

Reviews

[Renée L. · Rating 2 out of 5]

There was absolutely nothing in this spy novel/thriller that was in any way believable. It has some interesting action. It was a good book for those that need to put their brain on hold and read something that won't make them think.

Fun trivia fact, it was written by the professor that taught me German in college. The most I remember from that class is how to order a beer and maybe find a bathroom.

[Diane Krause · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this to be an enjoyable read, and if you like thrillers/suspense, I would recommend it. A couple of reviews on Amazon criticized it for not being believable. Sure, there are a few things in the story that might not pass the believability test with flying colors, but if honest, we would all have to admit we read plenty of books and watch TV shows that stretch the limits of reality. I can tolerate some creative license in a book if it's engaging and -- most of all -- well written. I found this one to have both of those qualities.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favs...Mr. Corriher is a local author and he is right on with this book. Held my interest from the beginning. I read this book in three days!

[Karen Fiandaca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story, lots of intrigue but not very believable....

[Tomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good mystery/suspense novel with lots of twists and turns in the plot.

[John Untener · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent - Thiller, stayed up all night reading.