Discretion, 2
Language: English
Published by Pocket Books, 2015
Series: Book 2 of 5 - Anna Curtis
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Imagine one of the best episodes of the TV series Law and Order: SVU, but set in Wasington, DC (Associated Press)--this riveting novel from former sex-crimes prosecutor Allison Leotta explores the intersection of sex and power as Anna Curtis investigates the murder of one of DC's highest-paid escorts. When a beautiful young woman plummets to her death from the balcony of the US Capitol, Assistant US Attorney Anna Curtis is summoned to the scene. The victim is one of the city's highest-paid escorts. And the balcony belongs to Washington's sole representative to Congress, the most powerful figure in city politics. For Anna, the high-profile case is an opportunity. But as the political stakes rise, she realizes that a single mistake could end her career. At the same time, her budding romance with the chief homicide prosecutor is at a crossroads. Determined to gain respect in the office, Anna wants to keep their relationship a secret. But the mounting pressure and media attention that come with this case will inevitably expose their relationship--if it doesn't destroy it first. And the further Anna's investigation takes her, the larger the target on her own back. Called a first-rate thriller by David Baldacci and named one of the Top Ten Best Books of 2012 by Strand Magazine, Discretion is a gripping exploration of sex, power, and the secrets we all keep.…
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- Title
- Discretion, 2
- Author
- Allison Leotta
- Publisher
- Pocket Books
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1476793719
- ISBN 13
- 9781476793719
- Series
- Book 2 of 5: Anna Curtis
When a beautiful young woman plummets to her death from the balcony of the US Capitol, Assistant US Attorney Anna Curtis is summoned to the scene. The victim is one of the city&;s highest-paid escorts. And the balcony belongs to Washington&;s sole representative to Congress, the most powerful figure in city politics.
For Anna, the high-profile case is an opportunity. But as the political stakes rise, she realizes that a single mistake could end her career. At the same time, her budding romance with the chief homicide prosecutor is at a crossroads. Determined to gain respect in the office, Anna wants to keep their relationship a secret. But the mounting pressure and media attention that come with this case will inevitably expose their relationship&;if it doesn&;t destroy it first. And the further Anna&;s investigation takes her, the larger the target on her own back.
Called &;a first-rate thriller&; by David Baldacci and named one of the Top Ten Best Books of 2012 by Strand Magazine, Discretion is a gripping exploration of sex, power, and the secrets we all keep.
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Review
"Allison Leotta's "Discretion" is the best legal thriller I've read this year, beautifully crafted and frighteningly real. Leotta knows her stuff cold and will bring you into a world of big money, corruption, high-end prostitution and murder. If you're a fan of Grisham or Richard North Patterson, you simply have to buy this novel." --Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling co-author of "The Monster of Florence "and" Cold Vengeance
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"Allison Leotta is by far one of finest new thriller writers today. "Discretion "will have you on the edge of your seat turning page after page, chockfull of twists and turns. The best thriller I've read this year." -Andrew Gulli, editor of the "Strand Magazine" and "No Rest For The Dead
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"Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Curtis and FBI agent Samantha Randazzo are the dynamic duo who energize "Discretion", a fast, entertaining thriller that centers on the murder of a high class call girl in the office of a United States Congressman." --Phillip Margolin, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Capitol Murder
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""Discretion "is a terrific read. Slick, sexy, and very smart. Allison Leotta is a master at creating tension and then mercilessly tightening it. This is the kind of book I love to read, crafted by a wonderfully imaginative writer, who really knows what she is talking about. Allison Leotta is headed to the top of the heap." --Michael Palmer, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Oath of Office
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""Discretion" is full of treachery and betrayal, but it's the characters who rule these pages. Allison Leotta expertly ratchets up the suspense and brings to life a fictional world that is cutting-edge current." --Steve Berry
"Fantastic! Smart, gritty, and fast-paced--"Discretion" is everything a great thriller should be. I'm a Leotta fan for life." --Allison Brennan, author of "The Prey
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""Discretion" is fresh, fast, and addictive, and Allison Leotta's experience as a federal sex-crimes prosecutor shines through on every page. The result is a realistic legal thriller that's as fun to read as it is fascinating." --Lisa Scottoline, bestselling author of "Come Home""
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Praise for "Discretion"
Named One of the Top Ten Best Books of 2012 by "Strand Magazine"
"Leotta, a federal former prosecutor, writes with authority and authenticity. Imagine one of the best episodes of the TV series, "Law and Order: SVU" but set in Washington, D.C., instead of New York City. Besides the realistic feel of the courtroom machinations, Leotta also takes readers on a journey inside the elite of Washington and the world of escort services."--Associated Press
"A first-rate thriller. Leotta nails the trifecta of fiction: plot, pace and character. Ranks right up there with the wonderful Linda Fairstein."--David Baldacci
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