Deadline

by Campbell Armstrong

"Deadline will make you fear your own shadow, suspect your closest friend, and leave you breathless and alone." BOOKLIST Successful L.A. psychiatrist Jerry Lomax receives a 'phone call that sends his life into freefall. The caller wants the confidential records of one of Jerry's clients, Emily Ford, who is about to get the President's nomination for US Attorney-General. Emily has revealed a secret to Jerry, a secret which, in the hands of her enemies, could be devastating. The caller is also holding something that Jerry holds very dear, and if he doesn't hand over the papers, Jerry will have to live with the consequences...

392 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

aka Thomas Altman, Campbell Black, Jeffrey Campbell (with Jeffrey Caine), Thomas Weldon

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Campbell Armstrong got a degree in philosophy before taking a position teaching creating writing. After his excellent series about counterterrorism expert Frank Pagan, Mr. Armstrong has written several compelling novels of crime and life in his native Glasgow.

Reviews

[Suzi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best final page I've read in a long time.
I laughed my head off.

[ndoro.ndoni · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my second english language book i've ever read. :)

The story run very fast with full of thrilling event.

I cant imagine how Mr. Lomax's feeling. It is just like you can't trust everyone. A taut and fast-paced thriller.

[Arwen Fowler-jonsson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. Quick read and great ending.