Synopsis

In Sandra Brown's electrifying thriller, "Sting," Jordie Bennet finds her life turned upside down in a disreputable bayou bar. She locks eyes with the dangerously charismatic Shaw Kinnard, an enigmatic figure whose predatory aura both captivates and unnerves her. Jordie soon discovers that Shaw's presence isn't accidental; he's there to kill her. However, his agenda shifts, leading to her abduction as he seeks the $30 million her brother has stolen. Thrust into a desperate flight, Jordie and Shaw become targets, hunted by both relentless federal agents and a notorious criminal. Forced to rely on each other in the isolated wilderness, the lines between captor and captive blur, giving way to intense suspicion and an undeniable, simmering attraction. Jordie battles to determine if she is an innocent pawn or complicit in her brother's scheme, while also questioning Shaw's true motives. With their lives on the line, this unlikely pair must navigate a treacherous landscape of deception and desire, where a single wrong move could be their last.

Critical Reception

"Praised by Stephen King for its 'suspense that has teeth' and heralded by critics as an 'edge-of-the-seat thriller' full of twists and tantalizing sexual tension, 'Sting' firmly cements Sandra Brown's status as a master of the genre."

Metadata

ISBN:9781444791518
Pages:376
Age Rating:16+

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