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Triple Threat #2
Hand of Fate
When the host of a popular radio talk show is murdered, the suspects almost outnumber his millions of listeners.
Outspoken radio talk show host Jim Fate dies tragically when poisonous gas fills the studio while his polarizing show, The Hand of Fate, is on air.
The triple threat of FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges, crime reporter Cassidy Shaw, and Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce must piece together the madness, motive, and mystery of what just happened. And this time, it’s personal since one of the women was secretly dating the host and has access to his home . . . as well as possible evidence.
In the days following Fate’s murder, these three friends confront a betrayal within the team while unearthing the not-so-public life of Jim Fate. Together, they must uncover the stunning truths behind this cold-blooded murder.
Outspoken radio talk show host Jim Fate dies tragically when poisonous gas fills the studio while his polarizing show, The Hand of Fate, is on air.
The triple threat of FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges, crime reporter Cassidy Shaw, and Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce must piece together the madness, motive, and mystery of what just happened. And this time, it’s personal since one of the women was secretly dating the host and has access to his home . . . as well as possible evidence.
In the days following Fate’s murder, these three friends confront a betrayal within the team while unearthing the not-so-public life of Jim Fate. Together, they must uncover the stunning truths behind this cold-blooded murder.
311 pages, Hardcover
First published April 6, 2010
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About the author
Lis Wiehl
26 books631 followersLis Wiehl is a New York Times bestselling author of both fiction and nonfiction books, a journalist, an attorney, and a legal expert. She is the former legal analyst for Fox News, former co-host of WOR radio's “WOR Tonight with Joe Concha and Lis Wiehl,” and was an anchor for the Law & Crime network (a multi-media live trial network). Lis Wiehl hosted the podcast Pursuit of Justice with Lis Wiehl and until recently was an adjunct professor of Law at New York Law School. Lis is the author of eighteen books, including the first in The Hunting Series, Hunting Charles Manson: The Quest for Justice in the Days of Helter Skelter, out in paperback from Thomas Nelson/HarperCollins on June 25, 2019.
Lis Wiehl is one of the nation’s most highly regarded commentators and legal experts. After graduating from Harvard Law School, Wiehl practiced law in a private law firm in Seattle where she also wrote by-lined articles on legal issues for The New York Times. From there she went on to become a third generation federal prosecutor (her grandfather and her father — an FBI agent — were also federal prosecutors) in the US Attorney's Office in Seattle. She served as the Deputy Chief Investigative Counsel for Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during President Clinton’s impeachment. From 1995 to 2001, she was a tenured law professor at the University of Washington School of Law in Seattle, where she ran the Trial Advocacy Program, which won several national awards during her tenure.
During her time at the University of Washington, Wiehl also stepped deeper into journalism by working as a reporter and legal analyst for NPR's All Things Considered, MSNBC/NBC News, and locally at KIRO, the CBS network affiliate in Seattle. After MSNBC and National Public Radio, Wiehl moved to the Fox News Channel where she served as a legal analyst and reporter for over fifteen years. During her time at the Fox News Channel, she appeared on numerous shows including The O'Reilly Factor, Your World with Neil Cavuto, The Kelly File with Megyn Kelly, Lou Dobbs Tonight, and the Imus morning show. Wiehl also hosted the Legal Lis radio show and the Wiehl of Justice podcast.
In 2005, Wiehl released her first book, Winning Every Time: How to Use the Skills of a Lawyer in the Trials of Your Life. Two years later she released The 51% Minority: How Women Still Are Not Equal and What You Can Do About It which was awarded the 2008 award for Books for a Better Life in the motivational category. Since then, Wiehl has continued to write bestselling books of fiction and non-fiction.
Lis Wiehl continues to appear in the media as a legal expert and commentator for organizations including CNN, CBS, NBC, and NPR among others. She regularly lectures at colleges and universities, appears as a keynote speaker, and speaks at bookstores, conferences, and literary festivals.
Wiehl earned her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, her Master of Arts in Literature from the University of Queensland, and a bachelor’s degree from Barnard College, Columbia University.
Lis Wiehl currently lives near New York City.
For more information please visit www.liswiehlbooks.com.
Lis Wiehl is one of the nation’s most highly regarded commentators and legal experts. After graduating from Harvard Law School, Wiehl practiced law in a private law firm in Seattle where she also wrote by-lined articles on legal issues for The New York Times. From there she went on to become a third generation federal prosecutor (her grandfather and her father — an FBI agent — were also federal prosecutors) in the US Attorney's Office in Seattle. She served as the Deputy Chief Investigative Counsel for Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee during President Clinton’s impeachment. From 1995 to 2001, she was a tenured law professor at the University of Washington School of Law in Seattle, where she ran the Trial Advocacy Program, which won several national awards during her tenure.
During her time at the University of Washington, Wiehl also stepped deeper into journalism by working as a reporter and legal analyst for NPR's All Things Considered, MSNBC/NBC News, and locally at KIRO, the CBS network affiliate in Seattle. After MSNBC and National Public Radio, Wiehl moved to the Fox News Channel where she served as a legal analyst and reporter for over fifteen years. During her time at the Fox News Channel, she appeared on numerous shows including The O'Reilly Factor, Your World with Neil Cavuto, The Kelly File with Megyn Kelly, Lou Dobbs Tonight, and the Imus morning show. Wiehl also hosted the Legal Lis radio show and the Wiehl of Justice podcast.
In 2005, Wiehl released her first book, Winning Every Time: How to Use the Skills of a Lawyer in the Trials of Your Life. Two years later she released The 51% Minority: How Women Still Are Not Equal and What You Can Do About It which was awarded the 2008 award for Books for a Better Life in the motivational category. Since then, Wiehl has continued to write bestselling books of fiction and non-fiction.
Lis Wiehl continues to appear in the media as a legal expert and commentator for organizations including CNN, CBS, NBC, and NPR among others. She regularly lectures at colleges and universities, appears as a keynote speaker, and speaks at bookstores, conferences, and literary festivals.
Wiehl earned her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, her Master of Arts in Literature from the University of Queensland, and a bachelor’s degree from Barnard College, Columbia University.
Lis Wiehl currently lives near New York City.
For more information please visit www.liswiehlbooks.com.
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July 7, 2010
I started this book yesterday and couldn’t put it down. What a thriller! In the times that we are living in, when terrorist plots using biochemicals are a very real threat, where left and right wing extremists exist and cause harm, the events in this book are not too hard to imagine happening.
The book is fast paced, action packed, not one boring moment where you want to put it down and go find something else to do for a bit. The 3 friends in the book, Cassidy, Allison, and Nic are believable and your heart feels for them when they each go through their own personal trials apart from trying to figure out who killed Jim Fate.
I would love to go through the motive of the killer, why this person did what they did (and that ended up being a real twist!), but I would ruin the ending of the book for you. I will say the motive they had, what they were angry about, that is something very real, something that is happening in our society today.
Just another one of the issues that our government fights about, but doesn’t really take serious action on.
I’m not for big government, I tend to believe that the more the government steps in and tries to “fix” things, the more they mess things up. The whole “too many cooks in the kitchen” analogy. But, I also think without them peering over the shoulder of certain businesses, that some people will take short cuts, they will risk the public for the almighty dollar.
See how this book makes you think?
I had to laugh because at the end of the book there are letters from radio hosts, from Bill O’Reilly to Mark Levin, saying, awesome book! Thanks for basing Jim Fate on me. I love talk radio myself. I tend to be more middle of the road, leaning towards the right, but I listen to whatever is on here, usually Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, Jan Mikelson, Bradshaw, etc. (BTW, on the list, our local guy, Bradshaw, is my fave. I don’t always agree with him, but he always makes me think, and usually laugh.) When you hear some of the people who call in, the hate that is in their voice, you can see why this might actually be a viable threat to them.
Highly recommend this book to anyone who loves current events, anyone who loves a great mystery, an awesome thriller, anyone who loves to read period. Lis Wiehl is a new author to me and I really liked her style.
The book is fast paced, action packed, not one boring moment where you want to put it down and go find something else to do for a bit. The 3 friends in the book, Cassidy, Allison, and Nic are believable and your heart feels for them when they each go through their own personal trials apart from trying to figure out who killed Jim Fate.
I would love to go through the motive of the killer, why this person did what they did (and that ended up being a real twist!), but I would ruin the ending of the book for you. I will say the motive they had, what they were angry about, that is something very real, something that is happening in our society today.
Just another one of the issues that our government fights about, but doesn’t really take serious action on.
I’m not for big government, I tend to believe that the more the government steps in and tries to “fix” things, the more they mess things up. The whole “too many cooks in the kitchen” analogy. But, I also think without them peering over the shoulder of certain businesses, that some people will take short cuts, they will risk the public for the almighty dollar.
See how this book makes you think?
I had to laugh because at the end of the book there are letters from radio hosts, from Bill O’Reilly to Mark Levin, saying, awesome book! Thanks for basing Jim Fate on me. I love talk radio myself. I tend to be more middle of the road, leaning towards the right, but I listen to whatever is on here, usually Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, Jan Mikelson, Bradshaw, etc. (BTW, on the list, our local guy, Bradshaw, is my fave. I don’t always agree with him, but he always makes me think, and usually laugh.) When you hear some of the people who call in, the hate that is in their voice, you can see why this might actually be a viable threat to them.
Highly recommend this book to anyone who loves current events, anyone who loves a great mystery, an awesome thriller, anyone who loves to read period. Lis Wiehl is a new author to me and I really liked her style.
April 6, 2010
A vocal radio host is killed in studio, leaving three heroines to find the killer. Jim Fate spent his hours on air bringing his listeners to a froth with his extreme views and uncanny ability to poke his finger right into the middle of a hot spot, no matter which topic. Loved and hated, the list of suspects includes half his hometown city of Portland, Oregon. It’s up to Cassidy (TV crime reporter), Nicole (FBI agent), and Allison (Federal Prosecutor) to get through the suspect list while dealing with their own personal issues.
While this was an easy and fast read with plenty of drama, mystery, and twists, whenever you got to the good and exciting parts–like someone delivering a round house kick to the bad guy–suddenly you were swept off into a new chapter where things were all calm and it was days later with the characters summing up events over yet more chocolate. That bugged me. I’d rather be swept right up and through the action and drama and not told how it ends on. I want to see it, feel it, and be gripped by it.
While this was an easy and fast read with plenty of drama, mystery, and twists, whenever you got to the good and exciting parts–like someone delivering a round house kick to the bad guy–suddenly you were swept off into a new chapter where things were all calm and it was days later with the characters summing up events over yet more chocolate. That bugged me. I’d rather be swept right up and through the action and drama and not told how it ends on. I want to see it, feel it, and be gripped by it.
November 18, 2021
Lis Wiehl's second mystery/thriller holds its own, but it still isn't quite as good as the original. Despite that, anyone who liked Face of Betrayal will probably also enjoy Hand of Fate.
January 29, 2018
Really good and quick reading mystery. Never figured out "who did it" until it was revealed in the book. Very similar to James Patterson's Women's Murder Club, 3 women investigating crimes, but it was still very good. Characters you could relate to and enjoy reading about. Very good mystery.
March 14, 2024
3⭐️
A well-known controversial radio host is murdered via deadly gas that threatens those in his vicinity.
The three women are the focus of this entire trilogy…the ‘triple threat’ as they call themselves since one is a reporter, one a lawyer and one an FBI agent
Didn’t care for the story as much in the first one…I felt like there were a lot of repeated phrases and descriptions and characterizations that were almost verbatim from the first book, which was kind of odd
I did appreciate, once again though, that the author really leans into the bad things that happen in life and doesn’t shy away from it.
Language: 1 abuse of God’s name
A well-known controversial radio host is murdered via deadly gas that threatens those in his vicinity.
The three women are the focus of this entire trilogy…the ‘triple threat’ as they call themselves since one is a reporter, one a lawyer and one an FBI agent
Didn’t care for the story as much in the first one…I felt like there were a lot of repeated phrases and descriptions and characterizations that were almost verbatim from the first book, which was kind of odd
I did appreciate, once again though, that the author really leans into the bad things that happen in life and doesn’t shy away from it.
Language: 1 abuse of God’s name
February 3, 2011
Como el resumen dice mucho sobre la historia, me saltaré esa parte e iré directo al grano :) ME ENCANTÓ! Soy fanática de los programas de detectives: CSI NY, CSI Miami, CSI Las Vegas, Bones, La Ley y el Orden (menos del Mentalista que me aburre a más no poder), así que una vez que tuve en mis manos el libro, no pude hacer menos que leerlo. Reconozco que lo abrí por curiosidad, pero me enganchó desde la primera página, sobre todo por que sus capítulos son cortos, la historia fluye con rapidez, aunque no la suficiente.
Allison, Nicole y Cassidy se unen para resolver este caso, las dos primeras de manera oficial y la última como reportera asignada al caso por la televisora en la que trabaja. Jim, famoso por no tener pelos en la lengua y tan descarado que no le importa a quién ofende con sus palabras; tiene más enemigos de los que al FBI le gustaría, por que su número de sospechosos es grande.
Jim es asesinado por un gas venenoso y la ciudad se vuelve un caos pensado que es un ataque terrorista; esto me ha gustado por que realmente vemos cómo toda la gente empiezan a tener "síntomas" de envenenamiento, y pensar que pueda ser una ataque terrorista, los pone todavía peor. Aunado a esto veremos casos de violación, robos, maltrato, tópicos de inmigración, y los problemas que las tres chicas del Club de la Triple Amenaza tienen con sus vidas personales. Pareciera mucho, pero en realidad todo encaja tan bien que no parecen asuntos forzados, más bien le dan forma a una historia que termina siendo compleja y maravillosamente entrelazada. Nunca pierdes de vista el objetivo principal, hallar al asesino de Jim. Si te atreves a descubrirlo, te aseguro que jamás lo verás venir.
Realmente me gustó la novela, la disfruté mucho por que no es otra simple novela de asesinatos, hay una verdadera historia detrás de cada protagonista, lo que lo hace muy real. Me ha sorprendido La Mano del Destino, y las autoras han hecho un trabajo formidable al armar un asesinato tan bien planeado, un asesino que JAMÁS tienes idea de quién es, y personajes con los que haces click desde el comienzo. Sin duda, es un libro que vale la pena leer y recomiendo totalmente.
Allison, Nicole y Cassidy se unen para resolver este caso, las dos primeras de manera oficial y la última como reportera asignada al caso por la televisora en la que trabaja. Jim, famoso por no tener pelos en la lengua y tan descarado que no le importa a quién ofende con sus palabras; tiene más enemigos de los que al FBI le gustaría, por que su número de sospechosos es grande.
Jim es asesinado por un gas venenoso y la ciudad se vuelve un caos pensado que es un ataque terrorista; esto me ha gustado por que realmente vemos cómo toda la gente empiezan a tener "síntomas" de envenenamiento, y pensar que pueda ser una ataque terrorista, los pone todavía peor. Aunado a esto veremos casos de violación, robos, maltrato, tópicos de inmigración, y los problemas que las tres chicas del Club de la Triple Amenaza tienen con sus vidas personales. Pareciera mucho, pero en realidad todo encaja tan bien que no parecen asuntos forzados, más bien le dan forma a una historia que termina siendo compleja y maravillosamente entrelazada. Nunca pierdes de vista el objetivo principal, hallar al asesino de Jim. Si te atreves a descubrirlo, te aseguro que jamás lo verás venir.
Realmente me gustó la novela, la disfruté mucho por que no es otra simple novela de asesinatos, hay una verdadera historia detrás de cada protagonista, lo que lo hace muy real. Me ha sorprendido La Mano del Destino, y las autoras han hecho un trabajo formidable al armar un asesinato tan bien planeado, un asesino que JAMÁS tienes idea de quién es, y personajes con los que haces click desde el comienzo. Sin duda, es un libro que vale la pena leer y recomiendo totalmente.
August 23, 2020
3.5 stars. Book from 2010 - #2 of Triple Threat Club
Polarizing radio host Jim Fate opened a package in his soundproof, airtight booth and sarin gas was released to kill him. Who would want him dead? There's more suspects in this book than you can shake a stick at.
The three members of the Triple Threat Club are Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce, TV crime reporter Cassidy Shaw, and FBI special Agent Nicole Hedges. Their three backstories are delved into more in this story.
The idea of this group reminds me of the Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson. The story has a fairly simple plot and I was entertained for a few hours. The killer reveal was surprising. 3.5 stars for being entertained.
Polarizing radio host Jim Fate opened a package in his soundproof, airtight booth and sarin gas was released to kill him. Who would want him dead? There's more suspects in this book than you can shake a stick at.
The three members of the Triple Threat Club are Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce, TV crime reporter Cassidy Shaw, and FBI special Agent Nicole Hedges. Their three backstories are delved into more in this story.
The idea of this group reminds me of the Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson. The story has a fairly simple plot and I was entertained for a few hours. The killer reveal was surprising. 3.5 stars for being entertained.
April 7, 2010
Published 2010 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
This is the second in the Triple Threat Series by Lis Wiehl.
While I'm not a fan of crime fiction, I did find this book entertaining and enjoyable, though certainly not a mind blowing sure-to-be-a-classic book.
The story line was well conceived, from an author who has worked in the field of talk media, with some of the biggest names in radio and TV broadcasting (if the reviews from her famous friends are any indication).
The investigation was intriguing, though not exactly thrilling as the book cover would have you believe. It was certainly an original crime, and the plot was full of potential perpetrators, all of which had to be vetted.
The character development of the three crime fighting ladies was probably the most interesting component of the book. I did want to know more about each of them as the story progressed, and the engaging partnership they've developed was part of the charm of the book.
I couldn't help but notice the conservative viewpoint of so much of the book - from the subject of the victim's radio show, to the triple threat ladies's behavior and viewpoints, to the discovery of the killer. SPOILER ALERT---
In the end, it was a crazy progressive who was smart enough to pull off the complicated revenge plot, but stupid enough to get caught.
Overall, I'd say this novel is a worthy addition to the beach bag this summer when languid reading is the order of the day.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
This is the second in the Triple Threat Series by Lis Wiehl.
While I'm not a fan of crime fiction, I did find this book entertaining and enjoyable, though certainly not a mind blowing sure-to-be-a-classic book.
The story line was well conceived, from an author who has worked in the field of talk media, with some of the biggest names in radio and TV broadcasting (if the reviews from her famous friends are any indication).
The investigation was intriguing, though not exactly thrilling as the book cover would have you believe. It was certainly an original crime, and the plot was full of potential perpetrators, all of which had to be vetted.
The character development of the three crime fighting ladies was probably the most interesting component of the book. I did want to know more about each of them as the story progressed, and the engaging partnership they've developed was part of the charm of the book.
I couldn't help but notice the conservative viewpoint of so much of the book - from the subject of the victim's radio show, to the triple threat ladies's behavior and viewpoints, to the discovery of the killer. SPOILER ALERT---
In the end, it was a crazy progressive who was smart enough to pull off the complicated revenge plot, but stupid enough to get caught.
Overall, I'd say this novel is a worthy addition to the beach bag this summer when languid reading is the order of the day.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
July 29, 2010
Jim Fate is the name and face of his radio show, “The Hand of Fate”. Jim’s favorite past time is attacking the government and reading his threat mail on his radio show. He picks out the best ones and reads them on the air in what he likes to call his “Nut of the Day”. It seems that Jim might have taken things a bit too far this time. A package arrives and inside it is a canister of poisonous gas and Jim quickly dies.
FBI Special Agent, Nicole Hedges; Crime reporter, Cassidy Shaw and Federal Prosecutor, Allison Pierce are quick to learn the news and are right on the case. Though, Nicole is a bit distracted seeing as she is pregnant. Cassidy has an extra interest in Jim’s murder. She is not just interested because of a story but because she and Jim were close…really close. You can bet though that with the Triple Threat Club on the case that Jim’s murder will be solved.
Hand of Fate is the second Triple Threat novel by co-authors, Lis Wiehl and April Henry. I have to admit that I had my reservations about this book. I read the first book, Face of Betrayal and wasn’t in love with it. I liked about three quarters of the prior novel and then felt like the ending was a cop out, so I was expecting the same thing from this book. Happily, I can report that sometimes the second time around is better then the first.
Nicole, Cassidy and Allison make an excellent team. Each woman brings something different to the table. What Nicole went through in this story really drew me to her and made her seem more human to me. The beginning, middle and ending were all strong. Hand of Fate is fated to be a winner!
FBI Special Agent, Nicole Hedges; Crime reporter, Cassidy Shaw and Federal Prosecutor, Allison Pierce are quick to learn the news and are right on the case. Though, Nicole is a bit distracted seeing as she is pregnant. Cassidy has an extra interest in Jim’s murder. She is not just interested because of a story but because she and Jim were close…really close. You can bet though that with the Triple Threat Club on the case that Jim’s murder will be solved.
Hand of Fate is the second Triple Threat novel by co-authors, Lis Wiehl and April Henry. I have to admit that I had my reservations about this book. I read the first book, Face of Betrayal and wasn’t in love with it. I liked about three quarters of the prior novel and then felt like the ending was a cop out, so I was expecting the same thing from this book. Happily, I can report that sometimes the second time around is better then the first.
Nicole, Cassidy and Allison make an excellent team. Each woman brings something different to the table. What Nicole went through in this story really drew me to her and made her seem more human to me. The beginning, middle and ending were all strong. Hand of Fate is fated to be a winner!
September 3, 2012
A friend introduced me to the site BookSneeze, which offers free books to those who are willing to write reviews of the offered works. Turns out my first assignment was a crime thriller. Though not my usual preferred genera, I found Hand of Fate to be gripping from beginning to end.
This who-done-it begins with the murder of a controversial talk show host in his own broadcast studio room. The author takes three friends on a roller coaster ride of suspicion, fear, secrecy, and paranoia. First there is the question of whether Jim Fate's death was an act of terrorism or premeditated homicide. If the former, what group would commit such a horrendous act? Or is it more likely the latter, as those offended by his broadcast opinions could form a line around the city; perhaps twice over? The prosecuting attorney, the FBI agent, and the crime reporter set their course to uncover the truth. Little did they know their journey would take them on a dangerous journey of discovery beyond the act itself, revealing a motive none of the friends (nor this reader) predicted.
Wiehl’s story took place in the city of Portland, Oregon; of which I’m well familiar. The places and details were spot on, increasing my enjoyment of the author’s work. Although initially apprehensive about reading a crime novel, I found I could not put this down. Hand of Fate was truly spell-binding from start to finish!
This who-done-it begins with the murder of a controversial talk show host in his own broadcast studio room. The author takes three friends on a roller coaster ride of suspicion, fear, secrecy, and paranoia. First there is the question of whether Jim Fate's death was an act of terrorism or premeditated homicide. If the former, what group would commit such a horrendous act? Or is it more likely the latter, as those offended by his broadcast opinions could form a line around the city; perhaps twice over? The prosecuting attorney, the FBI agent, and the crime reporter set their course to uncover the truth. Little did they know their journey would take them on a dangerous journey of discovery beyond the act itself, revealing a motive none of the friends (nor this reader) predicted.
Wiehl’s story took place in the city of Portland, Oregon; of which I’m well familiar. The places and details were spot on, increasing my enjoyment of the author’s work. Although initially apprehensive about reading a crime novel, I found I could not put this down. Hand of Fate was truly spell-binding from start to finish!
December 26, 2010
Lis Wiehl & April Henry have done it again! "Hand of Fate" is a fast-paced murder mystery that will grab you from the beginning and hold you right up to the end. We find Cassidy, Nicole, and Allison (the Triple Threat Club) once again working together to solve a case. Jim Fate is a radio talk show host who does his best to stir up controversial conversations, thereby boosting his popularity and show ratings. He is murdered in a possible Sarin gas attack. There are many suspects but only one real killer. The three women work together to bring that killer to justice. Along the way, they deal with panic in the city, a lost child, politics in the workplace, and abusive relationships. Who and what killed Jim Fate? Will you solve the murder before the book's end?
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were familiar to me from "Face of Betrayal," and the authors let me get to know more about them. The storyline is very realistic, and the reactions of the characters are as well. It is the second "Triple Threat" novel, and I look forward to more in the series.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were familiar to me from "Face of Betrayal," and the authors let me get to know more about them. The storyline is very realistic, and the reactions of the characters are as well. It is the second "Triple Threat" novel, and I look forward to more in the series.
August 1, 2017
Pleasant, interesting tale. Some God references but won't bear ya to death with it. Very nice narration and recommended.
August 4, 2022
The reason for the death not predictable while the perpetrator was - a little to much prayer & religion for my liking
September 21, 2011
I recently finished Face of Betrayal, and found it quite enjoyable. This prompted me to seek out the next book in the series The Hand Of fate. I found this book enjoyable, but not quite as gripping as the first book.
Very nice character development. This is one of the most engaging things about a series, that you get to connect and almost know the charaters. I did feel that the one thing this book excelled at was the continued development of the characters. After the first book Allison was really the only one I felt a connection with, and enjoyed the depth of her character. I saw more of her personality come out in this book, and outside of her response to her miscarriage (which seemed out of charater/or at least I did not connect with it....having experienced one in my own personal life) she was even deeper and more real. Nicole seemed to hard in the book and felt I was unable to even penetrate into her thoughts via narrative....although in the last half of the book she becomes more vulnerable, and by virtue she seems much deeper than I first excpected. Cassidy, remains the one I still don't have feel for...perhaps the 3rd book will allow me to get a better feel for her.
Lack of a villian or antogonist, is a mahor negative for me. In crime/suspense/thriller type novels I am often intrigued by what goes in the mind and actions of this individual or group. In both books that has been neglected. Not until the last couple of chapters do we even understand the motive or agenda of the antogonist....I enjoy a little mystery and twists whereby you don't fully know who this may be...but a total avoidence, or lack of details on thsi front always leave me feeling like so much more could have developed in the story.
Overall a very enjoyable book, with a nice cast of characters...the plot is just a little thin, but it is a quick and enjoyable read. Not in my top tier, but enjoyable enough that I currently have plans to read the remainder of the series.
Very nice character development. This is one of the most engaging things about a series, that you get to connect and almost know the charaters. I did feel that the one thing this book excelled at was the continued development of the characters. After the first book Allison was really the only one I felt a connection with, and enjoyed the depth of her character. I saw more of her personality come out in this book, and outside of her response to her miscarriage (which seemed out of charater/or at least I did not connect with it....having experienced one in my own personal life) she was even deeper and more real. Nicole seemed to hard in the book and felt I was unable to even penetrate into her thoughts via narrative....although in the last half of the book she becomes more vulnerable, and by virtue she seems much deeper than I first excpected. Cassidy, remains the one I still don't have feel for...perhaps the 3rd book will allow me to get a better feel for her.
Lack of a villian or antogonist, is a mahor negative for me. In crime/suspense/thriller type novels I am often intrigued by what goes in the mind and actions of this individual or group. In both books that has been neglected. Not until the last couple of chapters do we even understand the motive or agenda of the antogonist....I enjoy a little mystery and twists whereby you don't fully know who this may be...but a total avoidence, or lack of details on thsi front always leave me feeling like so much more could have developed in the story.
Overall a very enjoyable book, with a nice cast of characters...the plot is just a little thin, but it is a quick and enjoyable read. Not in my top tier, but enjoyable enough that I currently have plans to read the remainder of the series.
April 14, 2012
When talk radio host Jim Fate is murdered there is no shortage of suspects. Over the years he has made many enemies with his opinions.
Once again The Triple Threat Club are on the case. They must find the killer while also dealing with personal stresses in their life.
FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges is battling her awakening feelings for fellow agent Lief. She is determined to only be friends and never allow a man into her life. Bitter and angry at God she is determined to protect her young daughter from the mystery of her birth. Will she be able to trust Lief with a secret she has never shared with anyone?
Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce after trying for so long is finally pregnant. But will the stress of her job and the events that happen cost her the one thing that she has longed for for years?
Reporter Cassidy Shaw has a connection to Jim Fate that she would prefer nobody knows about. All of her dreams of becoming a news anchor and being at the top of her game seem to be falling away. The TV station has hired a younger girl that causes Cassidy to work even harder to remain at the top of her game. Soon she turns to sleeping pills to help her get the rest she needs at night. Before long it begins to affect her behavior. Allison and Nicole must save her from herself once again.
The Hand of Fate was a great mystery. This is the second book in the Triple Threat Club series. I enjoyed getting to know each of the women a little bit more in this installment. I have to say that Cassidy is one of those characters that I am having a hard time liking. She seems to have a knack for getting into bad relationships and situations. I do like however the way that Nic and Allison are there for her and encourage her to get the help that she needs. Looking forward to Heart of Ice, the next book in the series.
Once again The Triple Threat Club are on the case. They must find the killer while also dealing with personal stresses in their life.
FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges is battling her awakening feelings for fellow agent Lief. She is determined to only be friends and never allow a man into her life. Bitter and angry at God she is determined to protect her young daughter from the mystery of her birth. Will she be able to trust Lief with a secret she has never shared with anyone?
Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce after trying for so long is finally pregnant. But will the stress of her job and the events that happen cost her the one thing that she has longed for for years?
Reporter Cassidy Shaw has a connection to Jim Fate that she would prefer nobody knows about. All of her dreams of becoming a news anchor and being at the top of her game seem to be falling away. The TV station has hired a younger girl that causes Cassidy to work even harder to remain at the top of her game. Soon she turns to sleeping pills to help her get the rest she needs at night. Before long it begins to affect her behavior. Allison and Nicole must save her from herself once again.
The Hand of Fate was a great mystery. This is the second book in the Triple Threat Club series. I enjoyed getting to know each of the women a little bit more in this installment. I have to say that Cassidy is one of those characters that I am having a hard time liking. She seems to have a knack for getting into bad relationships and situations. I do like however the way that Nic and Allison are there for her and encourage her to get the help that she needs. Looking forward to Heart of Ice, the next book in the series.
February 5, 2011
When Jim Fate, the talk show host with the hot running mouth gets murdered during his show, listeners and crew think terrorists might have sent the deadly poison. As people fall in the street, it seems to prove it. But as Allison and Nic work the case, that becomes only one possibility. They realize that they would have less trouble looking for people who like him.
The inside book flap (library copy) lists author Lis Wiehl as “former federal prosecutor.” Allison also has that job. The police and court details are excellent. Only someone who worked those venues could show those scenes so convincingly.
Christian characters pray and live their faith but don’t mistake this book for a cozy mystery. Parts of it turn raw (the reason for my reservations).
The three well-drawn friends who people Hand of Fate, as they try to solve the mystery, suffer tragedy. We worry about Cassidy when she falls asleep in a tub full of water after taking sleeping pills with wine. And Nic, African-American, has a daughter with green eyes. Why? And why does Nic reject all men?
With a small letdown in the middle as the women follow clues, this book is constantly suspenseful. When you think you have solved a clue, the book takes a stunning turn you didn’t see coming.
I ordered this book from my public library after finding it listed on an online Christian bookstore. If you like solid suspense you will enjoy this book. Having said that, one scene is so brutal Christians need to be aware that it can be disturbing to those trying to live by Philipians 4:8. That scene is anything but "good and lovely."
The inside book flap (library copy) lists author Lis Wiehl as “former federal prosecutor.” Allison also has that job. The police and court details are excellent. Only someone who worked those venues could show those scenes so convincingly.
Christian characters pray and live their faith but don’t mistake this book for a cozy mystery. Parts of it turn raw (the reason for my reservations).
The three well-drawn friends who people Hand of Fate, as they try to solve the mystery, suffer tragedy. We worry about Cassidy when she falls asleep in a tub full of water after taking sleeping pills with wine. And Nic, African-American, has a daughter with green eyes. Why? And why does Nic reject all men?
With a small letdown in the middle as the women follow clues, this book is constantly suspenseful. When you think you have solved a clue, the book takes a stunning turn you didn’t see coming.
I ordered this book from my public library after finding it listed on an online Christian bookstore. If you like solid suspense you will enjoy this book. Having said that, one scene is so brutal Christians need to be aware that it can be disturbing to those trying to live by Philipians 4:8. That scene is anything but "good and lovely."
December 11, 2012
This is the second in the "Triple Threat" series by Lis Wiehl. It's the 4th novel by Ms. Wiehl I've read. I didn't stay quite as interested in this one as I did it's "predecessor".
This time we do get (another) good and interesting idea for the plot. We open up with what looks like a chemical terrorist attack. As we proceed through the book we also get more involved in the personal life and problems of our 3 protagonists. This edged toward and tottered on the edge of what I generally call "soap opera". It doesn't however tip over the edge. The book does get back on track and while the end has a bit of a rushed and tacked on feel (and I suspect most have it figured out early on) it's still pretty good and actual writing helps it. I'd say this is the weakest of the novels I've read by Ms. Wiehl and thus falls into that "3 star zone where books that range from "pretty good" to "I didn't actually hate it" end up.
Ms. Wiehl is very concerned about women's rights in general and domestic abuse in particular. This obviously plays a part in what goes on here. I'm at least happy that she doesn't paint a "males" with the same brush (I got sensitive to that for a while as my wife and daughter a few years ago seemed to watch a lot of Lifetime Movies..."all men are bad, baaadddd!). Me Wiehl does use the subject but handles it well. So pretty good book, loses it's plot for a while but picks it back up later.
This time we do get (another) good and interesting idea for the plot. We open up with what looks like a chemical terrorist attack. As we proceed through the book we also get more involved in the personal life and problems of our 3 protagonists. This edged toward and tottered on the edge of what I generally call "soap opera". It doesn't however tip over the edge. The book does get back on track and while the end has a bit of a rushed and tacked on feel (and I suspect most have it figured out early on) it's still pretty good and actual writing helps it. I'd say this is the weakest of the novels I've read by Ms. Wiehl and thus falls into that "3 star zone where books that range from "pretty good" to "I didn't actually hate it" end up.
Ms. Wiehl is very concerned about women's rights in general and domestic abuse in particular. This obviously plays a part in what goes on here. I'm at least happy that she doesn't paint a "males" with the same brush (I got sensitive to that for a while as my wife and daughter a few years ago seemed to watch a lot of Lifetime Movies..."all men are bad, baaadddd!). Me Wiehl does use the subject but handles it well. So pretty good book, loses it's plot for a while but picks it back up later.
November 20, 2010
I purchased the CD edition of the book, read by Pam Turlow, for a long automobile trip and enjoyed it so much I bought the first in the series when I got back.
Hand of Fate is the second book in the Triple Threat series, so named because of the three main characters, Allison Pierce, a federal prosecutor, Nicole Hedges, an FBI special agent, and Cassidy Shaw, a TV crime reporter. These three are friends and have a history of being in college together.
The story begins with the murder of a radio talk show host in Portland, Oregon, and the main goal is to find the killer, or killers. One of the trio is a close friend of the victim and the other two had scheduled a meeting with him before he was killed because he was receiving threats. Unfortunately for Jim Fate, he was killed before the meeting.
The story moves along quickly with suspense, action, and realistic characters. Each of the triple threat women have subplots going on in their lives not directly related to solving the mystery, but these subplots did not distract from the story. There were many twists and turns along the way, just like in any good book.
I would recommend Hand of Fate to anyone interested in a good mystery.
Hand of Fate is the second book in the Triple Threat series, so named because of the three main characters, Allison Pierce, a federal prosecutor, Nicole Hedges, an FBI special agent, and Cassidy Shaw, a TV crime reporter. These three are friends and have a history of being in college together.
The story begins with the murder of a radio talk show host in Portland, Oregon, and the main goal is to find the killer, or killers. One of the trio is a close friend of the victim and the other two had scheduled a meeting with him before he was killed because he was receiving threats. Unfortunately for Jim Fate, he was killed before the meeting.
The story moves along quickly with suspense, action, and realistic characters. Each of the triple threat women have subplots going on in their lives not directly related to solving the mystery, but these subplots did not distract from the story. There were many twists and turns along the way, just like in any good book.
I would recommend Hand of Fate to anyone interested in a good mystery.
February 12, 2012
When Jim Fate, a controversial talk show host, opens a package that contains poison, his death puts his town into a panic. As citizens fear a terrorist attack, Allison, Cassidy, and Nicole work together to find the person or group responsible for the death of Fate, who had made many enemies with his brash opinions. Will they find the person responsible before their own lives are in danger?
While the mystery aspect of the novel was interesting and fast-paced, my favorite part of the book was the character development. The three strong, independent women who were introduced in book one show more growth in this book as readers find out what happened in Nicole's past to make her so wary of men, the reason for Cassidy's insecurities, and the strength of Allison's faith as she is tested with tragedy.
The author's knowledge of the world of politics and media shines through again in this book. A funny addition to the book was the letters from popular radio hosts who thought the character of Jim Fate was based on them.
Fans of suspense/murder mysteries will enjoy this addition to the Triple Threat series. I definitely recommend reading them in order.
While the mystery aspect of the novel was interesting and fast-paced, my favorite part of the book was the character development. The three strong, independent women who were introduced in book one show more growth in this book as readers find out what happened in Nicole's past to make her so wary of men, the reason for Cassidy's insecurities, and the strength of Allison's faith as she is tested with tragedy.
The author's knowledge of the world of politics and media shines through again in this book. A funny addition to the book was the letters from popular radio hosts who thought the character of Jim Fate was based on them.
Fans of suspense/murder mysteries will enjoy this addition to the Triple Threat series. I definitely recommend reading them in order.
April 8, 2010
In an exciting and much anticipated return, Wiehl and Henry once again captivate readers with the continuation of The Triple Threat Club in the “Hand of Fate”. Instantly riveting, the action begins with the dramatic and unexpected death of Jim Fate, a nationally syndicated and brash on-air personality. With glaring similarities to real life shock jock, Howard Stern and controversial Fox News personality, Bill O’Reilly, it is not surprising to find the suspect list staggering. Wading through this ever-expanding pool of suspects are the intelligent and successful members of this unofficial club; FBI Special Agent, Nicole Hodges; federal prosecutor, Allison Pierce; and television crime reporter, Cassidy Shaw.
Wiehl and Henry clearly demonstrate their remarkable talent—as authors and collaborators—by creating heart-wrenching circumstances where readers cannot help but empathize, forming an unexpected bond with each character. Those who have waited patiently for this release will not be disappointed.
Wiehl and Henry clearly demonstrate their remarkable talent—as authors and collaborators—by creating heart-wrenching circumstances where readers cannot help but empathize, forming an unexpected bond with each character. Those who have waited patiently for this release will not be disappointed.
July 25, 2012
What a great book. Normally- I don't know that I would pick this one up if I were out browsing for books. It's part of a series but what's fantastic is that you don't need to read the one that comes before it. It stands on its own.
It's the story of a popular radio talk show host, Jim Fate, who was killed in the studio by a mysterious and poisonous gas. The murder came on the heels of threats and scares of sarin gas and put the city of Portland into a panic. In the aftermath it follows three women, a federal prosecutor, a television anchor woman and an FBI agent who are all friends and all have a connection to Jim Fate and together try to solve his murder.
This book has a ton of twists and turns and really- you have no idea who did it. I thought I figured it out and why, but in the end, I was wrong. It was a page turner and generally very entertaining. It's a good book to read if you are looking to depart from what you usually read.
It's the story of a popular radio talk show host, Jim Fate, who was killed in the studio by a mysterious and poisonous gas. The murder came on the heels of threats and scares of sarin gas and put the city of Portland into a panic. In the aftermath it follows three women, a federal prosecutor, a television anchor woman and an FBI agent who are all friends and all have a connection to Jim Fate and together try to solve his murder.
This book has a ton of twists and turns and really- you have no idea who did it. I thought I figured it out and why, but in the end, I was wrong. It was a page turner and generally very entertaining. It's a good book to read if you are looking to depart from what you usually read.
February 25, 2013
This is a great pleasant read. A great cozy. I found it rather simple , but did look forward to reading it daily. Small, but not heavy christian element for those that do not care for the heavy christian theme. I like both styles. I will read more if I can get them free or about .99. I usually will not pay much for an author I have not tried yet. Good enough to read, but do not like to pay for a book unless 2nd hand or cheap kindle if I would not want to keep and read again. Coming from the views of others though-and I do recommend it-you may enjoy it enough to read twice or give as a gift if you are into that. It was a long book, which I like. Covered woman in different work types. Not depressing like some mystery , thrillers can be. Great friendship, but not silly. Great Intrigue. Rates slightly higher than 3, but not a 4 *.
January 8, 2016
Increible, simplemente. excelente.
La historia fue muy buena, sin embargo habían partes que no me ataron mucho a la lectura. Aun así, disfruté la lectura
La historia fue muy buena, sin embargo habían partes que no me ataron mucho a la lectura. Aun así, disfruté la lectura
September 23, 2016
I found this story better than the first book, but still let me down in many areas.
July 22, 2017
Technically, I did not read this book, it was an audio-book listened to on a road-trip vacation. My biggest gripe was the narrator/reader. She stumbled over words or phrases several times. Obviously, the production values were so low, the mistakes were not re-recorded. Even more egregious was the mispronunciation of place names. Since this was set in Portland, Oregon it was surprising that place names were bungled, for example: Mispronounced words - Willamette, Umatilla , and Quantico. It's "will-LAMB-met" not "WILL-a-met", and "YEW-muh-till-ah", not "yew-mah-TEE-ah" - it's an American Indian name, not Spanish/Mexican. And the FBI training headquarters is "KWAN-tick-oh", not "Kwan-TEEK-oh".
This was a 'soapbox' book - i.e., Lis got a shot in for every liberal shibboleth (or so it seems) - the plight of illegal aliens, the awfulness of talk radio, the horrible major food companies, plus others. The murder victim is an obnoxious talk show host who of course everyone hates (well, not everyone).
I am not a fan of mysteries in which someone that gets almost no mention does the dirty deed. This is a mystery in which one minor, minor character turns out to be the perp. The main characters, the 'triple threat' each has an issue, and a crisis. One is hooked on prescription drugs, another has 'man' issues and states she doesn't need anyone, one has a major medical crisis (this was very moving and seemed real, and I believed the situation). The author does a decent job of providing several possible suspects, then springs the killer on you, someone who didn't even get a full chapter during the investigation.
There are logical fallacies that are used to stretch the story out. A guy is threatened with a gun; he leaves the room as instructed, but doesn't call 911 as soon as he's safe? The perp hates food companies because they don't mind killing a few people with bad food as long as they make a buck? (Most of the food companies I've worked with or for, are hyper-aware that their survival depends on people trusting their products - so this didn't ring true.
On the positive side, the story has a few people who are genuine Christians, not the cardboard villains as portrayed in many novels. (That wasn't enough to save this story.)
This was a 'soapbox' book - i.e., Lis got a shot in for every liberal shibboleth (or so it seems) - the plight of illegal aliens, the awfulness of talk radio, the horrible major food companies, plus others. The murder victim is an obnoxious talk show host who of course everyone hates (well, not everyone).
I am not a fan of mysteries in which someone that gets almost no mention does the dirty deed. This is a mystery in which one minor, minor character turns out to be the perp. The main characters, the 'triple threat' each has an issue, and a crisis. One is hooked on prescription drugs, another has 'man' issues and states she doesn't need anyone, one has a major medical crisis (this was very moving and seemed real, and I believed the situation). The author does a decent job of providing several possible suspects, then springs the killer on you, someone who didn't even get a full chapter during the investigation.
There are logical fallacies that are used to stretch the story out. A guy is threatened with a gun; he leaves the room as instructed, but doesn't call 911 as soon as he's safe? The perp hates food companies because they don't mind killing a few people with bad food as long as they make a buck? (Most of the food companies I've worked with or for, are hyper-aware that their survival depends on people trusting their products - so this didn't ring true.
On the positive side, the story has a few people who are genuine Christians, not the cardboard villains as portrayed in many novels. (That wasn't enough to save this story.)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 12, 2018
I really loved how fast paced this book was. It was kind of like watching a real addicting show where you are constantly telling yourself one more episode. I love the 3 leading ladies, although I think their relationship is kind of strange. I mean, these ladies meet up and have dinner together and yet they don't really consider themselves good friends? I also enjoy that each lady has their own "demon" to deal with. I think it shows a very real depiction of what it's like to be in such a fast paced and dangerous work force while still trying to maintain an outside life.
Furthermore, I was not able to pinpoint who the culprit of the Jim Fate murder was and I find that especially nice considering how many thriller/mystery books I read.
Furthermore, I was not able to pinpoint who the culprit of the Jim Fate murder was and I find that especially nice considering how many thriller/mystery books I read.
December 30, 2020
Audiobook. I've read a couple other things by Lis Wiehl that I really liked. This was a good mystery.
Outspoken radio talk show host Jim Fate dies tragically when poisonous gas fills the studio while his polarizing show, “The Hand of Fate,” is on air.
The triple threat of FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges, crime reporter Cassidy Shaw, and Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce must piece together the madness, motive, and mystery of what just happened. And this time, it’s personal since one of the women was secretly dating the host and has access to his home . . . as well as possible evidence.
In the days following Fate’s murder, these three friends confront a betrayal within the team while unearthing the not-so-public life of Jim Fate. Together, they must uncover the stunning truths behind this cold-blooded murder.
Outspoken radio talk show host Jim Fate dies tragically when poisonous gas fills the studio while his polarizing show, “The Hand of Fate,” is on air.
The triple threat of FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges, crime reporter Cassidy Shaw, and Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce must piece together the madness, motive, and mystery of what just happened. And this time, it’s personal since one of the women was secretly dating the host and has access to his home . . . as well as possible evidence.
In the days following Fate’s murder, these three friends confront a betrayal within the team while unearthing the not-so-public life of Jim Fate. Together, they must uncover the stunning truths behind this cold-blooded murder.
July 16, 2021
A popular and controversial radio host has been killed. Jim Fate has made a lot of enemies in his field of work due to his opinions and that he wasn't one to shy away from speaking his mind.
Nic, Allison and Cassidy are back again in piecing together who did it. The case wasn't as exciting as the previous book. The twist though was a surprise.
What I enjoyed most about this book was learning more things about the three women in the Triple Threat Club. Finding out more about Nic's past was a surprise but answered the question about why Nic shys away from relationships. Allison suffered a personal trauma that pulled at the heart strings. Cassidy is starting to realize just how hard the tv business is.
Another quick read that was enjoyable.
Nic, Allison and Cassidy are back again in piecing together who did it. The case wasn't as exciting as the previous book. The twist though was a surprise.
What I enjoyed most about this book was learning more things about the three women in the Triple Threat Club. Finding out more about Nic's past was a surprise but answered the question about why Nic shys away from relationships. Allison suffered a personal trauma that pulled at the heart strings. Cassidy is starting to realize just how hard the tv business is.
Another quick read that was enjoyable.
December 20, 2017
3.5 Stars ~ I recently read [Book: A Matter of Trust] and I really liked it. Decided to read another [Author: Lis Wiehl]. I am especially drawn to her books as they are listed as Christian fiction ~ I hate profanity so nice that I have some options.
As for the characters, I really liked 2/3 of the “Triple Threat Club”. I liked Allison and Nicole but had a problem with Cassidy. Actually with the actress who performed her on the audio. She kept mispronouncing Willamette ~ most of us west coast folks know it is (Wil LAM it). I was surprise that it wasn’t corrected by the author or an editor.
Once I got past THAT, I did get caught up in the drama.
As for the characters, I really liked 2/3 of the “Triple Threat Club”. I liked Allison and Nicole but had a problem with Cassidy. Actually with the actress who performed her on the audio. She kept mispronouncing Willamette ~ most of us west coast folks know it is (Wil LAM it). I was surprise that it wasn’t corrected by the author or an editor.
Once I got past THAT, I did get caught up in the drama.
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