Police Lieutenant Phoebe MacNamara found her calling at an early age when an unstable man broke into her family's home, trapping and terrorising them for hours. Now she's Savannah's top hostage negotiator; she defuses powder-keg situations and has a talent for knowing when to give in - and when to take action. It's satisfying work - and smetimes those skills come in handy at home dealing with her precocious seven-year-old, Carly, and her agrophobic mother, still traumatised by the break-in after all these years. --Cover.
Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts is a prolific American author known for her romantic suspense novels. Her most famous work, the "In Death" series written under the pseudonym J.D. Robb, has captivated readers with its intricate plots and strong, independent female protagonists. Roberts' contributions to literature include over 225 novels and numerous bestsellers.