Avoidable Contact (Kate Reilly Mysteries, 3) - Hardcover

Kaehler, Tammy

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9781464202360: Avoidable Contact (Kate Reilly Mysteries, 3)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1464202362 ISBN 13: 9781464202360

Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, 2014

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Racecar driver Kate Reilly is suited up and ready for the start of the legendary 24 Hours of Daytona. But what lies ahead is not just a racing challenge but a harrowing test of her will and nerve off the course. _x000D_ Even before the green flag waves over Daytona International Speedway, Kate receives word her boyfriend Stuart is hospitalized nearby in a coma, fighting for his life after a hit-and-run. Stunned by the news, Kate can do nothing better for Stuart than complete her scheduled laps driving her team s car. But more shocks follow as Daytona s clock starts ticking. An on-track accident ends tragically. Some of her complicated family is spotted with other teams why? And an eyewitness claims Stuart was run down deliberately by someone from the race paddock. _x000D_ Alternating stints behind the wheel of the team s Corvette with stretches of quizzing colleagues and searching for clues, Kate circles the police and taps every possible source friend, foe, and family to find out who s after Stuart and why. As the race clock counts down to zero hour, Kate must come to terms with her own fears rising from her past and decide who she s willing to trust. Only then can she identify who s willing to kill to keep a secret buried._x000D_ _x000D_"

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Review:

"A good choice for fans of Susan Wittig Albert's Beatrix Potter series." --"Booklist "review of "Pru Marlowe Pet Noir"

"Pru's struggles to deal with her abilities make this stand out among other animal mysteries, and the sad story of Floyd, the heart-broken Persian, will touch the heart of cat lovers everywhere. Recommend this series to fans of Blaize Clement and Rita May Brown (especially those who have grown weary of the Mrs. Murphy novels). Watch this series closely. It could well sprint to the top of the animal-cozy genre." --"Booklist", starred review "Simon excels in creating unique and believable animal characters as well as diverse and memorable humans, and this sequel is just as good as Dogs Don't Lie (2011)." --"Booklist", starred review
"Kaehler's clear explanations of technical jargon make the racing world come alive. An engaging debut; I can't wait to see where Kate and the crew go next." --"Library Journal" for "Dead Man's Switch"

"Even those unfamiliar with this world will appreciate Kaehler's vivid descriptions of the intricate teamwork involved in racing, the amazing equipment, the split-second decision making required of the driver, and the pulse-pounding race itself." "--Publishers Weekly" for" Dead Man's Switch"

"With Braking Points, Tammy Kaehler once again delivers a breathless joyride. Kaehler conjures enough unexpected twists and blind turns in this dynamite series entry to satisfy even the most demanding reader--or race car driver. And could there be a more engaging protagonist than Kate Reilly? Smart, funny, flawed, she'd won me over long before the first checkered flag came down. Read this book--but buckle in first. Believe me, you're in for a bumpy ride."--William Kent Krueger, " New York Times" Bestselling Author of the Cork O'Conner Series for Braking Points

""Kaehler's clear explanations of technical jargon make the racing world come alive. An engaging debut; I can't wait to see where Kate and the crew go next."" --"Library Journal" for "Dead Man's Switch"

""Even those unfamiliar with this world will appreciate Kaehler's vivid descriptions of the intricate teamwork involved in racing, the amazing equipment, the split-second decision making required of the driver, and the pulse-pounding race itself."" "--Publishers Weekly" for" Dead Man's Switch"

""With Braking Points, Tammy Kaehler once again delivers a breathless joyride. Kaehler conjures enough unexpected twists and blind turns in this dynamite series entry to satisfy even the most demanding reader--or race car driver. And could there be a more engaging protagonist than Kate Reilly? Smart, funny, flawed, she'd won me over long before the first checkered flag came down. Read this book--but buckle in first. Believe me, you're in for a bumpy ride.""--William Kent Krueger, " New York Times" Bestselling Author of the Cork O'Conner Series for Braking Points

About the Author:

Tammy Kaehler's career in marketing and technical writing landed her in the world of automobile racing, which inspired her with its blend of drama, competition, and friendly people. Mystery fans and racing insiders alike praised the first two Kate Reilly Racing Mysteries, " Dead Man's Switch" and "Braking Points, "and she takes readers back behind the wheel for the third time in" Black-Flagged." Tammy works as a technical writer in the Los Angeles area, where she lives with her husband and many cars.

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