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"An exhilarating thrill ride that keeps you turning pages.. Ryan deftly delivers a denouement as shocking as it is satisfying." —Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish and The Last Time I Saw You
Law student Rachel North will tell you, without hesitation, what she knows to be true. She's smart, she’s a hard worker, she does the right thing, she’s successfully married to a faithful and devoted husband, a lion of Boston's defense bar, and her internship with the Boston DA's office is her ticket to a successful future.
Problem is—she’s wrong.
And in this cat and mouse game--the battle for justice becomes a battle for survival.
The Murder List is a new standalone suspense novel in the tradition of Lisa Scottoline and B. A. Paris from award-winning author and reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
"An exhilarating thrill ride that keeps you turning pages.. Ryan deftly delivers a denouement as shocking as it is satisfying." —Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish and The Last Time I Saw You
Law student Rachel North will tell you, without hesitation, what she knows to be true. She's smart, she’s a hard worker, she does the right thing, she’s successfully married to a faithful and devoted husband, a lion of Boston's defense bar, and her internship with the Boston DA's office is her ticket to a successful future.
Problem is—she’s wrong.
And in this cat and mouse game--the battle for justice becomes a battle for survival.
The Murder List is a new standalone suspense novel in the tradition of Lisa Scottoline and B. A. Paris from award-winning author and reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
- GenresMystery Thriller
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 18, 2019
67 people are currently reading
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About the author
Hank Phillippi Ryan
47 books2,922 followersHank Phillippi Ryan is the USA Today bestselling author of sixteen award winning novels of suspense. National reviews have called her a "master at crafting suspenseful mysteries" and "a superb and gifted storyteller." SHe is also an investigative reporter for WHDH-TV, winning 37 Emmys for her true crime stories.
Her newest is ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS--an INSTANT USA TODAY bestseller.
Is a debut author’s blockbuster bestseller about to ruin her life? A glamorous book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase in this new and captivating thriller!
(Freida McFadden says: "Engrossing! With a main character that I loved, and a twist the left me reeling!" And Jeneva Rose says: I absolutely loved it! This is Hank Phillippi Ryan at her best!”)
Don't miss ONE WRONG WORD, now in paperback. BA Paris says: "A gripping rollercoaster of a read!"
Her 2021 thriller THE HOUSE GUEST (Gaslight meets Thelma & Louise) now in a second printing!
Hank is also an award-winning investigative reporter at Boston's WHDH-TV. In addition to 37 EMMYs and 14 Edward R. Murrow awards, Hank's won dozens of other honors
for her ground-breaking journalism.
She is co-host and co-founder of The Back Room, co-host of First Chapter Fun, and host of CRIME TIME on A Mighty Blaze.
Her previous thriller, HER PERFECT LIFE, received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, calling it "Stellar."
Her earlier psychological thrillers include,THE FIRST TO LIE (with several starred reviews) an Agatha Award and Mary HIggins CLark award nomination) and THE MURDER LIST, which won the Anthony Award for Best Novel of the year, and was ]an Agatha, Macavity and Mary Higgins Clark Award nominee, a number one legal thriller on Amazon, and a USA Today Bestseller.
Her first psychological standalone, TRUST ME (now in paperback) , is an Agatha Award nominee, and was named BEST of 2018 by the New York Post, Real Simple Magazine, BookBub, Crime Reads, and PopSugar. Mary Kubica says: "Dazzling!" and Lisa Gardner says "Mesmerizing!"
The Booklist *starred review says "...it's a knockout. First-rate psychological suspense."
Her thriller SAY NO MORE, is a Library Journal BEST OF 2016. And this just in: it's a nominee for the AGATHA AWARD and the MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD! And now, breaking news, it is also a DAPHNE AWARD nominee! Associated Press calls it "stellar" and Publishers Weekly calls it "thrilling" "unflinching" and "gratifying."
Her 2015 book, WHAT YOU SEE, is a Library Journal BEST of 2015, an ANTHONY and AGATHA Award nominee, and a Top Pick!, dubbed "exceptional suspense." It received a starred review from Library Journal which says: "Readers will find themselves racing to the finish!"
Her 2014 book, TRUTH BE TOLD, won the AGATHA Award for best mystery, and is a Library Journal Best of 2014. It received starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal, which says, "Drop everything and binge read!"
THE WRONG GIRL won the Agatha Award and the Daphne Award, and is a seven-week Boston Globe bestseller and Anthony Award nominee.
THE OTHER WOMAN won the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award, and was listed as a Best Book of 2012 by the Kansas City Star, the Sacramento Bee, Suspense Magazine, and The Boston Globe, won the prestigious Mary Higgins Clark Award, and was the only novel nominated for the Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, Shamus and Daphne awards for Best Novel of 2012.
Her first four mysteries, beginning with the Agatha Award-winning PRIME TIME, feature Charlotte McNally, a Boston television reporter. FACE TIME was a BookSense Notable Book, and AIR TIME and DRIVE TIME were both Anthony and Agatha Award nominees for best novel of 2009 and 2010. They are now available in all new editions.
Her journalism work work has resulted in new laws, people sent to prison, homes removed from foreclosure, and millions of dollars in refunds and restitution for victims and consumers. She's been a radio reporter, a legislati
Her newest is ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS--an INSTANT USA TODAY bestseller.
Is a debut author’s blockbuster bestseller about to ruin her life? A glamorous book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase in this new and captivating thriller!
(Freida McFadden says: "Engrossing! With a main character that I loved, and a twist the left me reeling!" And Jeneva Rose says: I absolutely loved it! This is Hank Phillippi Ryan at her best!”)
Don't miss ONE WRONG WORD, now in paperback. BA Paris says: "A gripping rollercoaster of a read!"
Her 2021 thriller THE HOUSE GUEST (Gaslight meets Thelma & Louise) now in a second printing!
Hank is also an award-winning investigative reporter at Boston's WHDH-TV. In addition to 37 EMMYs and 14 Edward R. Murrow awards, Hank's won dozens of other honors
for her ground-breaking journalism.
She is co-host and co-founder of The Back Room, co-host of First Chapter Fun, and host of CRIME TIME on A Mighty Blaze.
Her previous thriller, HER PERFECT LIFE, received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, calling it "Stellar."
Her earlier psychological thrillers include,THE FIRST TO LIE (with several starred reviews) an Agatha Award and Mary HIggins CLark award nomination) and THE MURDER LIST, which won the Anthony Award for Best Novel of the year, and was ]an Agatha, Macavity and Mary Higgins Clark Award nominee, a number one legal thriller on Amazon, and a USA Today Bestseller.
Her first psychological standalone, TRUST ME (now in paperback) , is an Agatha Award nominee, and was named BEST of 2018 by the New York Post, Real Simple Magazine, BookBub, Crime Reads, and PopSugar. Mary Kubica says: "Dazzling!" and Lisa Gardner says "Mesmerizing!"
The Booklist *starred review says "...it's a knockout. First-rate psychological suspense."
Her thriller SAY NO MORE, is a Library Journal BEST OF 2016. And this just in: it's a nominee for the AGATHA AWARD and the MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD! And now, breaking news, it is also a DAPHNE AWARD nominee! Associated Press calls it "stellar" and Publishers Weekly calls it "thrilling" "unflinching" and "gratifying."
Her 2015 book, WHAT YOU SEE, is a Library Journal BEST of 2015, an ANTHONY and AGATHA Award nominee, and a Top Pick!, dubbed "exceptional suspense." It received a starred review from Library Journal which says: "Readers will find themselves racing to the finish!"
Her 2014 book, TRUTH BE TOLD, won the AGATHA Award for best mystery, and is a Library Journal Best of 2014. It received starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal, which says, "Drop everything and binge read!"
THE WRONG GIRL won the Agatha Award and the Daphne Award, and is a seven-week Boston Globe bestseller and Anthony Award nominee.
THE OTHER WOMAN won the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award, and was listed as a Best Book of 2012 by the Kansas City Star, the Sacramento Bee, Suspense Magazine, and The Boston Globe, won the prestigious Mary Higgins Clark Award, and was the only novel nominated for the Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, Shamus and Daphne awards for Best Novel of 2012.
Her first four mysteries, beginning with the Agatha Award-winning PRIME TIME, feature Charlotte McNally, a Boston television reporter. FACE TIME was a BookSense Notable Book, and AIR TIME and DRIVE TIME were both Anthony and Agatha Award nominees for best novel of 2009 and 2010. They are now available in all new editions.
Her journalism work work has resulted in new laws, people sent to prison, homes removed from foreclosure, and millions of dollars in refunds and restitution for victims and consumers. She's been a radio reporter, a legislati
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July 17, 2019
Now I can't wait for the whole book!!
July 17, 2019
Outstanding thriller
Don't put this book down! Twist after twist, wonderful characters, although it makes you wonder about the justice system. Hank Phillippi Ryan has outdone herself in this terrific book
Don't put this book down! Twist after twist, wonderful characters, although it makes you wonder about the justice system. Hank Phillippi Ryan has outdone herself in this terrific book
July 15, 2019
Wow
When can I read more? This sample book is great! I want MORE. Now. I may never eat pizza again!
When can I read more? This sample book is great! I want MORE. Now. I may never eat pizza again!
June 25, 2019
I was excited to read this sneak peek of Hank Phillippi Ryan's new book. As with her other novels, it grabs your interest right away. You are introduced to the lead characters and the interesting dynamics between them. The stage is set right away with a murder. How was she murdered? Who is she? Why was she murdered? To find this out, you will need to read the book when it comes out. I can't wait. This tease just makes me want to read the book even more. Waiting is so hard.
November 25, 2019
A few of my friends and I did a buddy read after our friend was able to get Hank to send us all a copy of her newest book! Not only that, but we were graced with Hank's presence during our buddy chat when reviewing the book! Author's who participate with their audience, hold no higher rank in my book (LOL)
This book gives you that cat and mouse chase feel where you absolutely cannot put the book down until you know what happens. It's told from 3 viewpoints: Rachel- an aspiring lawyer, Jack- Rachel's husband who is a ruthless Defense lawyer and Martha- Jack's rival by being the top Prosecutor in the area. Rachel does an internship under Martha for the summer but it causes some marital issues at home since Jack can't stand Martha and the way she plays dirty. Rachel doesn't understand all the fuss as once the summer's over, her and Jack will be working together, right?
While Rachel is interning under Martha, Martha starts to say conflicting things about Jack which causes Rachel to be in a headspace where she doesn't know who is right. Does she trust her husband or someone who knows her husband maybe better than her? In the meantime, Rachel is helping Martha solve a cold case from years ago that involved one of Rachel's old co-workers when she worked for the Senate. With all of these old memories coming back up and Martha getting close to solving the case, where do Rachel's loyalties lie? With Jack or Martha?
Such a suspense ridden book. You think you know what's going to happen but unless you are a stickler for details - you won't see it coming!
This book gives you that cat and mouse chase feel where you absolutely cannot put the book down until you know what happens. It's told from 3 viewpoints: Rachel- an aspiring lawyer, Jack- Rachel's husband who is a ruthless Defense lawyer and Martha- Jack's rival by being the top Prosecutor in the area. Rachel does an internship under Martha for the summer but it causes some marital issues at home since Jack can't stand Martha and the way she plays dirty. Rachel doesn't understand all the fuss as once the summer's over, her and Jack will be working together, right?
While Rachel is interning under Martha, Martha starts to say conflicting things about Jack which causes Rachel to be in a headspace where she doesn't know who is right. Does she trust her husband or someone who knows her husband maybe better than her? In the meantime, Rachel is helping Martha solve a cold case from years ago that involved one of Rachel's old co-workers when she worked for the Senate. With all of these old memories coming back up and Martha getting close to solving the case, where do Rachel's loyalties lie? With Jack or Martha?
Such a suspense ridden book. You think you know what's going to happen but unless you are a stickler for details - you won't see it coming!
July 24, 2019
Rachel North is beginning a summer internship with Assistant DA Martha Gardiner, nicknamed the "Devil Woman," by Rachel's husband, defense attorney Jack Kirkland. This 5-chapter sneak peek already hints at this situation not going the way Rachel hopes, and provides another hint at some intrigue in Rachel's past. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this book!
November 21, 2024
She always has a twist that I don’t see coming. The book was easy to get sucked in and you didn’t want to put it down
July 10, 2019
No surprise, but it looks like author Hank Phillippi Ryan has done it again. If this sneak peek of The Murder List is any indication you will be flipping pages as fast as you can when the book is released. I thoroughly enjoy Ryan’s Charlotte McNally and Jane Ryland series, but with her standalones Trust Me and now The Murder List she has ramped things up a notch and joined my favorite authors like Lisa Scottoline, Karin Slaughter and Sarah Pinborough for heart-stopping suspense, well developed characters and a strong plot.
Even in this sneak peek I have a sense of dread and uncertainty from the very start. What exactly happened in Rachel’s past? She seems smart and capable but there’s something I can’t put my finger on, and she seems to defer to, or sidestep or almost be intimidated by her husband Jack. I don’t really like him and I’m not sure I trust him to have Rachel’s best interests at heart. And her new boss? What a cast of characters. Can’t wait for the release of the full book. I know I’m going to read it in one sitting and love it.
Even in this sneak peek I have a sense of dread and uncertainty from the very start. What exactly happened in Rachel’s past? She seems smart and capable but there’s something I can’t put my finger on, and she seems to defer to, or sidestep or almost be intimidated by her husband Jack. I don’t really like him and I’m not sure I trust him to have Rachel’s best interests at heart. And her new boss? What a cast of characters. Can’t wait for the release of the full book. I know I’m going to read it in one sitting and love it.
July 4, 2019
I decided to download the sneak peek edition, which included the first five chapters of Hank Phillippi Ryan's latest standalone thriller. I always enjoy a good legal thriller and can see myself devouring this one in its entirety when it becomes available. The opening chapters focus on the main character's (Rachel North) first day on the job in the prosecutor's office and the potential friction it will cause between her and her husband, who is a hotshot defense attorney. There is a flashback scene that hints at possible political intrigue in the story as well, so I'm very curious to find out how the two timelines will overlap. This author always delivers with complex, briskly paced thrillers that keep me wanting to read "just one more chapter" and this one promises more of the same. I am eagerly awaiting the chance to pick up where chapter five left off to find out how the story continues.
November 26, 2019
📚 BOOK REVIEW 📚
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
So a few of us had the pleasure of getting signed copies of this book, by the amazing @hankpryan
It was an amazing opportunity, to be able to read this book with these amazing ladies, along with being graced with Hank’s presence during our group chats.
This book was a wild ride, of anticipation, the thrill of wanting to know what was going to happen next. The book is told from 3 people’s points of view, Rachel’s, Jacks, and Martha’s.
Rachel being a law student, married to a defense attorney, while working as a intern during the summer with Martha. Who happens to be a rival of Jacks, they have so much history, that Rachel is pinned between them.
Rachel is picked to help Martha solve a cold case , that goes back to when Rachel was working with Tom the Senator. Old memories come back to her, as Martha brings out the files, trying to freshen Rachel’s memory. For her help in solving a cold case against Jack, in which Martha lost.
Rachel is torn between who to trust, Martha, her new employer for the summer, or Jack, her beloved husband. Does she trust her husband?
Who will Rachel side with?? Jack? Martha??
You will have to see who ends up on The Murder List!!! This was a suspense packed book, I always thought I knew what was about to happen. Then my mind would be blown away.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
So a few of us had the pleasure of getting signed copies of this book, by the amazing @hankpryan
It was an amazing opportunity, to be able to read this book with these amazing ladies, along with being graced with Hank’s presence during our group chats.
This book was a wild ride, of anticipation, the thrill of wanting to know what was going to happen next. The book is told from 3 people’s points of view, Rachel’s, Jacks, and Martha’s.
Rachel being a law student, married to a defense attorney, while working as a intern during the summer with Martha. Who happens to be a rival of Jacks, they have so much history, that Rachel is pinned between them.
Rachel is picked to help Martha solve a cold case , that goes back to when Rachel was working with Tom the Senator. Old memories come back to her, as Martha brings out the files, trying to freshen Rachel’s memory. For her help in solving a cold case against Jack, in which Martha lost.
Rachel is torn between who to trust, Martha, her new employer for the summer, or Jack, her beloved husband. Does she trust her husband?
Who will Rachel side with?? Jack? Martha??
You will have to see who ends up on The Murder List!!! This was a suspense packed book, I always thought I knew what was about to happen. Then my mind would be blown away.
July 2, 2019
I'm Hooked from the beginning, bring it Hank Phillippi Ryan. From the first page you step into any normal couple arguing over breakfast.To the first day on the job and a murder scene. Who, why could do such a horrible thing. To find out have to grab The Murder list.
July 24, 2019
Review#47 THE MURDER LIST by Hank Phillipe Ryan and reviewing for Netgalley. Good story with a huge twist of an ending but I saw it coming. ⭐⭐⭐⭐Four stars. #Netgalley.
December 18, 2019
do not read
This is just a preview of the book they want you to buy the next part watch out for "sneak peek"
This is just a preview of the book they want you to buy the next part watch out for "sneak peek"
August 25, 2019
The Murder List a must read !
I was fortunate to receive a “sneak peek” of Hank Phillippi Ryans latest suspense novel. The first 40 pages have me hooked thanks to Hanks undeniable writing skills.She already has a victim in a prestigious Boston suburb, a gory scene of the murder,so many questions and not enough answers. My only complaint,I have to wait for the release of the Murder List, on August 20th.
I was fortunate to receive a “sneak peek” of Hank Phillippi Ryans latest suspense novel. The first 40 pages have me hooked thanks to Hanks undeniable writing skills.She already has a victim in a prestigious Boston suburb, a gory scene of the murder,so many questions and not enough answers. My only complaint,I have to wait for the release of the Murder List, on August 20th.
August 21, 2023
Didn't see the end coming like usual. Kind of wish there was more. Good to start but kind of slow in the middle. Wanted to know where it was going.
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