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Product DescriptionPraised by writers from Clive Cussler to Sue Grafton, Gayle Lynds has emerged as a leading star of suspense fiction. Her bestselling debut novel "Masquerade" was hailed as "gloriously paranoid, immensely satisfying" "(The Los Angeles Times)." Now Lynds brings the international thriller to an electrifying new level with this bullet-fast tale. While giving a gala performance at London's Royal Albert Hall, blind concert-pianist Julia Austrian's sight returns as mysteriously as it disappeared ten years earlier when she was struck by a rare psychological disorder. But her euphoria shatters when she witnesses her mother's murder -- a trauma that hurls her back into her dark and lonely world. Blind, yet the only person who can identify the killer, Julia abandons her celebrated life, regains her sight through hypnosis, and joins maverick CIA analyst Sam Keeline to piece together a series of seemingly random acts that form a vast and terrifying puzzle that threatens America's political system.
When a blind concert pianist suddenly regains her sight only to witness her mother's murder, she is thrust into a high-stakes conspiracy that threatens the stability of the American political system. Julia Austrian must navigate a world of shifting loyalties and hidden agendas while relying on her own fractured memory and the expertise of a rogue CIA analyst named Sam Keeline. As they work to connect a series of seemingly unrelated events, they face relentless opposition from shadowy figures determined to keep the truth buried. The narrative utilizes a third-person perspective to track the converging paths of the protagonists and their adversaries across international borders.
Critics and readers alike have noted the novel's ability to maintain a rapid pace while weaving together complex threads of suspense. The work is frequently compared to the output of established genre veterans, highlighting its technical proficiency in the political thriller category. Reviewers have specifically pointed to the integration of the protagonist's psychological condition as a distinct element that elevates the standard espionage narrative. The consensus suggests that the book succeeds in delivering a high-intensity experience that keeps the reader engaged through its intricate plotting and constant momentum.
Page Count:
576
Publication Date:
2000-01-01
Publisher:
Harper Collins
ISBN-10:
0006497713
ISBN-13:
9780006497714
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