The Other Woman by Hank Phillippi Ryan is the first book in the new “Jane Ryland” suspense series. Publisher: Forge, September 2012
Jane Ryland was a rising star in television news…until she refused to reveal a source and lost everything. Now a disgraced newspaper reporter, Jane isn’t content to work on her assigned puff pieces, and finds herself tracking down a candidate’s secret mistress just days before a pivotal Senate election.
Detective Jake Brogan is investigating a possible serial killer. Twice, bodies of unidentified women have been found by a bridge, and Jake is plagued by a media swarm beginning to buzz about a “bridge killer” hunting the young women of Boston.
As the body count rises and election day looms closer, it becomes clear to Jane and Jake that their investigation are connected…and that they may be facing a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to silence a scandal.
With its dirty politics, dirty tricks, and a barrage of final twists, The Other Woman is the first in an explosive new series by Hank Phillippi Ryan. Seduction, betrayal, and murder—it’ll take a lot more than votes to win this election.
Wow! In this fast-paced and action-filled narrative, newspaper reporter Jane Ryland’s assignment and homicide detective Jake Brogan’s murder investigation turn into a kaleidoscope of duplicity and when it was all over, only the strong survived.
This was an awesome read that quickly became a page-turner that I could not put down. I was immediately drawn into this suspenseful drama where the action never stops from the first page to the explosive finale. I had no choice but to take this nail-biting journey wondering what happens next when both Jane and Jake separately connect the dots on this roller coaster ride of intrigue. This is a terrific start in this debut series and I look forward to more thrilling exploits with Jake and Jane, wherever it takes them.
I loved this book! Wonderful characters! As a reader, I was pulled into this world that the author made so real and alive. The suspense kept me turning the page, even when I needed to go to bed–I couldn’t until I finished. And wow! what an ending! Twists on top of twists. Great beginning for an exciting series.
I certainly like what I read. ‘The Other Woman’ sounds like a great read. I am going to put this on my TBR list.
I have really liked Hank Phillippi Ryan’s Charlie McNally series. Her new book sounds like it’s going to be great. It’s already on my book list. Thanks for the update!