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Terri Delaney is on her way to becoming a major player in the television news industry. She has an awesome ability to impact people in a positive way. But a blackmailer is intent upon destroying her.
While Jack Collier is a private investigator, very good at his work, he really wants nothing more to do with the business. His efforts seem to be creating more downer time than gains. But when he meets Terri, he comes to believe he can make a positive difference in her life.
While Jack continues to claim differently, he knows he may not make it happen. He and Terri face far greater power than any blackmailer can claim.
A classy who-done-it with plenty of fast paced action. And, for a change, a classy private investigator with a positive upbeat view of life. You'll love it.
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From A Review
From the first descriptive page to the final wrap-up, this novel grabs your attention much like a "Die-Hard" film. Jack Collier, a "been-around-the-block" experienced private investigator takes on a case involving a stunning TV reporter who is being blackmailed for an indiscretion in Las Vegas many years ago...
...He's one of those "characters" that every man wants to be and every woman wants to love.
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I finished the first version of Blackmail in 1990. The results simply were not good enough. So I laid it aside.
I turned back to the plot with a stronger set of characters in 1992. I wasn't able to sell it, and I've wondered about that. The plot is off-beat; this may be part of it. And the opening is a bit slow. But I do like the continuing crescendo that follows to the wrap. I hope you enjoy it as well.
Bob McElwain
P.S.: Here's a bit from the book I especially like.
"Wait?" she cried softly. "I'm sick of it. Now you're asking me to wait for a killer to find me ..."
Jack leaned over and captured both her hands in his. "Terri," he said fervently, "we're into the final laps. We've the fuel. The tires are good. And the engine is purring. Here's where we shove it to the floor. Run flat out. Take it right to the edge. God help me, but I think that's what this thing called living is all about."
"Oh how I wish I could feel that way."
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