Please try again. Cheryl gets her hooks into the third family member by vamping her way into Will's hotel room in Biloxi, where Will receives a phone call and ransom demand from Joe, who stipulates delivery in 24 hours. They're all good. Learn more. But the icing was the part about how nurses paint their fingernails and wait for the shift to end! Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2020. I had shit to do yesterday. This Greg Iles book list not only gives all the Greg Iles books in chronological order, but lets you see the characters develop and witness events at the correct time, just as Greg intended. Had it been cut by at least 40% it would have kept it interesting and exciting, Brilliant! As a nurse, who put up with an insane pace and amount of work in nursing school and then 12 hour shifts of nonstop work in the hospital, I am offended. A.L.H. I don’t really want to experience this sort of thing as entertainment. The Embalmer: A Gripping Steve Jobz PI Thriller (A Steve Jobz Thriller Book 1), Prior Violations: Brazen Violations: Prequel (Betts & Walker Book 1). The Footprints of God is a thriller novel written by American author Greg Iles. Iles spent sev­eral years as a gui­tarist, singer, and song­writer in the band Frankly Scarlet.  US$24.99, US$10.86 He leaves behind a neglected wife, Karen, and a five-year-old, Abby, who has juvenile diabetes. 24 Hours: A Suspense Thriller (Mississippi Book 2), Previous page of related Sponsored Products. kept me in suspense right until the end, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2016. Brilliant! An edge of your seat thriller you'll be reading late into the night. Then the insinuation that nurse anesthetists are not as competent as anesthesiologists made things a bit worse. As the title suggests the story takes place within a 24 hour period and is confined to one small area in Mississippi. Abby's diabetic condition (she needs lifesaving injections on a regular basis) notches the suspense up one last turn. I've read most of Greg Iles more recent books and enjoyed them so I went back in time and have begun to read some of his earlier works.  US$12.64, US$20.58 Please try your request again later.  US$23.88, US$10.16 Greg Iles Thriller 2 by Greg Iles | 17 Feb 2022 Hardcover £17.60 £ 17. The plot is unbelievable. Their last attempt for His first novel, Spandau Phoenix, was the first of thirteen New York Times bestsellers and his new trilogy continues the story of Penn Cage, protagonist of The Quiet Game, Turning Angel, and #1 New York Times bestseller The Devil's Punchbowl. Greg Iles spent most of his youth in Natchez, Mississippi. Major ad/promo; Literary Guild and BOMC alternates. 24 Hours is a version of the locked room school of kidnap mysteries and a very good one indeed, especially when Will turns the tables on the kidnapper and takes control of the situation. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The activities of law enforcement are unreal. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Greg Iles is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Penn Cage series. First, when Karen ‘aimed too low’ with nursing, I was irritated but kept going. The chapters were short and each one more harrowing than the last. Unknown to them, a previous victim has mustered the courage to call in the FBI when they suspect another family is being victimized. Faced with the prospect that Abby could die of complications of diabetes before the 24-hour schedule is up, Will and Karen are forced to desperately push against the deadline. (Aug.). Iles is a master storyteller, and this one has big screen written all over it--with Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer as the Jennings, if we're lucky. The suspense was terrific. 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I vowed as I read this one that it wouldn't get five stars as I felt it wasn't as well written and there were some paragraphs that annoyed me. {"bd_js_shop":"Shop","bd_js_too_long_for_shipping_label":"Sorry, that's too long for our shipping labels","bd_js_too_long":"Sorry, that's too long","bd_js_could_not_find_address_try_again":"Sorry, we couldn't find the address. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. 60 £20.00 £20.00 Pre-order Price Guarantee. The David Wolf Mystery Thriller Series: Books 1-4 (The David Wolf Series Box Set Bo... Hit the Road Jack: A wickedly suspenseful serial killer thriller (Jack Ryder Book 1), Misjudged: A Legal Thriller (Sam Johnstone Book 1), Dead End Girl: A Gripping Serial Killer Thriller (Violet Darger Book 1). Greg Iles is an American New York Times bestselling author of twelve books. I read several other of his books and enjoyed The Who-done-it books. Definitely worth reading if you are a fan of thrillers. One thing I learned from this book is how Greg Iles feels about nurses. This is my first time to read this author, and I'm so glad I discovered him. Wrapped in plastic. Former FBI-profiler, Eva Rae, is caught off guard by a murderous plan. This item has a maximum order quantity limit. She is the first. This was book two in the Mississippi series and I gave the first one five stars which I rarely do. Another reader might not have been tolerated. After university, he became a vocalist, a guitarist, and also a songwriter for a band he was in called Frankly Scarlet. Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2017. it has been a LONG time since a book has kept me glued to each page....his character development is really good, the stories are well crafter have some life lesson comments and the the characters in some way keep you relating...but the last 50 pages of the last 5 I have ready are WOW. Little Ben wakes up to a quiet house and finds his dog carrying a finger in his mouth. Make offer - The Quiet Game by Iles, Greg Hardback Book New Ist Edition 1999 3 Thriller Paperback Bestseller Books/ Italian Language Great Stories & Authors £12.50  US$12.95, US$16.15 © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine--, Will Jennings takes off in his private plane for Biloxi to speak at a doctor's convention and to announce a new drug treatment he's helped develop. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Greg Iles is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Penn Cage series. Recommended for thriller collections.DMichael Adams, CUNY Graduate Ctr.  US$16.99, US$11.27 Greg Iles should be ashamed of himself. Thousands of products are available to collect from store or if your order's over £20 we'll deliver for free. What a great writer he is! Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2015, Well this book was another good one from Mr. lies, but different from his last. He got married in 1989, and one year later, in 1990, after a Important shit, I tell ya. The home page of #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Greg Iles.  US$12.64, US$20.09 It's a well worked-out plot, the pacing is terrific, and the characters likable and attractive. And the victim is held by a sweet, slightly retarded but humongous and powerful man whose loyalty to his cousin, the mastermind, is unquestioned. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. But he hits a snag when Dr. Will Jennings, his wife, Karen, and their five-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Abby, prove as resourceful solo as they are formidable in tandem. Joe Hickey is a Southern redneck with an Ivy League talent for evil. When will my order arrive? There are several problems. The complete list of Greg Iles's novels with descriptions and reading orders. Unable to add item to List. Read the first in the 7-book series and get hooked.Â. The last chase scene is totally ridiculous. With his wife, Cheryl, and cousin Huey, Joe has gotten away with five similar ransoms of doctors' children, but this one is different because he blames Will for the death of his mother. He quit the band after he was mar­ried and began work­ing on his first novel, Span­dau Phoenix, a thriller about Nazi war crim­i­nal Rudolf Hess. He has trained his grossly huge, mentally challenged cousin, Huey, and his gorgeous, exotic-dancer, live-in lover, Cheryl, to work with him as part of a tightly controlled kidnap/extortion squad targeting Mississippi physicians' families while the doctors are off at conferences. Crime thriller fans will love relentless, hard-fisted private detective Dan Reno. The suspense is palpable, the plot, a kidnapping for ransom, is original in its execution and the characters within the story are colorful and interesting. When Jordan Glass, a world-renowned US$9.28 I like to read in bed for a while before going to sleep.  US$14.04, US$21.48 Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? His novels have been made into films, translated into more than twenty languages, and published in more than thirty-five countries worldwide. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. This is one humdinger! Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. I found this book to be very well written. Blake Jordan must find and save his kidnapped mentor and presidential nominee. Iles, author of. Greg Iles spent most of his youth in Natchez, Mississippi.  US$12.64, US$10.86  US$12.64, US$11.57 Like Winslow and Houston? Her body is broken.  US$12.64, US$13.36 Can she prevail in a pulse-pounding race against time? "If you liked Silence of the Lambs, you'll love Dead End Girl." Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Your first book is Free with trial! What suspense! The Book Depository Ltd.UK. The ending was just so powerful that I actually had tears in my eyes. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Not a word is wasted in this slick crime novel - so there's none of that boring 'padding out' you find in so many novels these days. Now, for the sixth time, they steal a doctor's child.  US$12.64, US$10.67 Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at. Greg Iles Books Into Movies/TV: Greg has written the script for American-German crime thriller film, Trapped. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. They target the progeny of Mississippi doctors, demand a reasonable (to an affluent M.D.)  US$15.45, US$11.26 Although he was born in Stuttgart, Germany, where his father, a physician, ran the U.S. Embassy Medical Clinic, Greg was raised in Natchez, Mississippi Joe Hickey, a psychopath with particular animosity toward doctors, and Huey Cotton, a giant with diminished mental capacity, take advantage of Will's trip to kidnap Abby and terrorize Karen. Unearthing the dark secrets of her hometown could mean digging her own grave. This one is set in a place where I am not usually comfortable, a confined space and time. Were it not for Hill's exciting and sometimes flamboyant reading, this slow-moving story might have been entitled "24 Years."  US$12.64, US$9.25 So many worthy and amazing characters. I couldn't stop reading, and every time I thought I knew what was going to happen this author surprised me. His first novel, Spandau Phoenix, was the first of thirteen New York Times bestsellers, and his new trilogy continues the story of Penn Cage, protagonist of The Quiet Game, Turning Angel, and … The kidnappings are carefully set up, targeted to take place when one parent is out of town at a medical meeting or convention, thus ensuring the cooperation of the other.  US$21.07, US$12.68 For those willing to overlook the unpleasantness of Abby's fear and Joe's sexual threat to Karen, this suspenseful tale is exciting, especially in the final chapters when Will must cope with the clumsy interference of the FBI. In KU. But Hill's wonderful character development saves the day. The deaths unearth a past event many want to keep buried. Thrilling courtroom drama that'll keep you guessing until the last page.  US$13.95, US$20.87 Each time he's taken a doctor's child, stuck to a relentless 24-hour schedule that separates the husband, wife, and child, and returned the child to the parents unharmed. 60 £20.00 £20.00 Pre-order Price Guarantee. So why not 5 stars? The Senator: A Blake Jordan Thriller (The Blake Jordan Series Book 1), The Boat Man: A Suspense Thriller (A Reed & Billie Novel Book 1), STATELINE: A Crime Thriller (Dan Reno Series Book 1), Burden of Truth (Cass Leary Legal Thriller Series Book 1), Dead Sleep: A Suspense Thriller (Mississippi Book 3), Sleep No More: A Suspense Thriller (Mississippi Book 4), Blood Memory: A Novel (Mississippi Book 5), “Brilliantly plotted...perfectly-timed terror...and a hair-raising finale.”. kept me in suspense right until the end.  US$12.64, US$7.92 In this book, Joey is a madman who kidnaps children with his wife, Cheryl, and his mental cousin, Huey, from rich families for ransom. This explosive suspense thriller gets off to a blistering start: the kidnapping of a little boy--in eight breathless pages--that culminates with the child's safe return and the disappearance of the successful kidnappers. Couldn't put it down. In 2002, Iles wrote the screen­play 2…  US$22.99, US$8.66 But I found myself reading one more chapter! They strike where the child lives, the parents don't tell the police, and the ransom is paid. I come across a lot of these modern thriller type books at work, and most of them are quite poor in my view. The film was initially named the same as the [1] [2] It was published in hardcover in 2003 by Scribner, then in March 2004 by Pocket Books , … Greg Iles spent most of his youth in Natchez, Mississippi. The one-on-one conflicts punch up the pace, and a perfect Mississippi setting, a spot-on sendup of FBI assistance and a hair-raising finale complete the package. Greg broke the formula adhered to by most novelists when he began to write in a variety of genres. But I spent all of yesterday (and yesternight, as my three-year-old son would say) devouring the last 250 pages of yonder book.  US$23.88, US$11.83 The Devil's Punchbowl (Penn Cage #3) Greg Iles (Goodreads Author) But, I was not prepared for this one and did not want to read it once the events started to unfold. So, if ever you've wondered about the Greg Iles book order or the Natchez Burning series order (or the full Penn Cage series order), here they are.  US$14.00, US$14.60 Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2019. His novels have been made into films, translated into more than twenty languages, and published in more than thirty-five countries worldwide. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. You won't be sorry! A string of murders takes Detective Reed across a city. Joe grabs Abby, turning her over to Huey, who drives her off to a remote forest cabin near Jackson; meanwhile, Joe stays behind to terrorize Karen in the Jennings home. Span­dau Phoenixwas pub­lished in 1993. Set in the mountain west, these books will leave you gasping for air. Iles' novels have been made into films and published in more than thirty-five countries. Still, it's a good read especially if you park your common sense at the door. HAs close to family fare as a kidnapper-rapist-extortionist thriller can get, Iles's (The Quiet Game) latest brilliantly plotted tale walks the razor's edge between cinematic excess and bone-chilling suspense. Will is held in check by Cheryl Lynne, Joe's beautiful but emotionally stunted wife, until the ransom can be delivered.  US$21.75, US$14.20 The plot was tight with more than a few twists and turns that kept me turning the pages. By exaggerating some of the Southern accents, the normally excellent Dick Hill makes the events seem more melodramatic than the author intended. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.  US$11.23, US$15.16 Natchez Burning, a Tobey Maguire-produced thriller drama based on bestselling author Greg Iles’ latest novel, has landed at Amazon Studios.Written by … Find all the books, read about the author, and more. x 234mm  US$11.23, US$21.98 Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Was not able to breathe throughout this one... Read right through bedtime and all night which was a first for me.... No sleep! Please try again","bd_saving_percent_off":"{0}%
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Don’t know who wouldn’t enjoy this exciting action packed thriller populated with a very bad killer, rich doctors, ladies of the night, a smart, sweet little 5 year old diabetic, and a huge 300 pound mentally unstable fellow. Brilliant story with a beautifully crafted plot that unravels at a break neck pace.  US$11.23, US$10.82 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2021.  US$11.23, US$11.02  US$21.07, US$19.44 For writing that can move someone like this, I have to give five stars", Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020. This was a violent suspense thriller - attempted rape and kidnapping so stay away if you don’t like violent books. Hard Listening: The Greatest Rock Band Ever, (of Authors) Tells All |, 153 His first novel, Spandau Phoenix, was the first of thirteen New York Times bestsellers and his new trilogy continues the story of Penn Cage, protagonist of The Quiet Game Click here for a suspense thriller! Mr Iles has knocked one out of the park with this cracking, tightly-plotted thriller. Totally mesmerized. “Iles displays all the well-honed chops that have made him a bestselling author...He Achieves a near perfect balance of high-tech inventiveness and characterization as the plot rushes to its grand—and violent—finale....Inventive and fast-paced.”—Times-Picayune, “A chilling tale...calculated to jangle the reader's every nerve...gut-wrenching.”—Library Journal, “A taut tale, terrifying in its intensity, compelling in its pace...A good, old-fashioned thriller, the likes of which are rare...A winner.”—Chattanooga Times. Joe has committed this "perfect" crime five times before. Steve Jobz, PI, is a hot mess, despite his name. All the characters were well developed and seemed genuine to me. The Bone Tree: A Novel (Penn Cage Book 5) (English Edition) Though interesting at first, the plot bogs down as the 24 hours pass ever so slowly.  US$9.99, US$12.89 Greg Iles spent most of his youth in Natchez, Mississippi.  US$14.04, US$19.96 Greg Iles Thriller 2 by Greg Iles | 17 Feb 2022 Hardcover £17.60 £ 17. I’m so annoyed, I’m not even enjoying the book and don’t really care how it ends. I never felt hemmed in by either the story or the time. Directed by Luis Mandoki, it was based on a novel by the name 24 Hours. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Just as Iles made computers central to the plot of Mortal Fear, he cleverly uses cellular phones and private planes here. And he's superb as he switches from the 5-year-old victim to her captor. | 270g, Your Simple Guide to Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Shadow and Bone: Now a Netflix Original Series. The well-rounded characters are trademark Iles, the plot runs speed-skating smooth and occasional near-gooey bits of dialogue are offset by nasty surprises and perfectly timed terror.  US$12.64, US$12.93 It's a long, horrific night for all as Iles pits each of the captives against their captors in riveting battles of will. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. While Will Jennings is speaking at a medical conference in Biloxi, MS, his five-year-old daughter, Abby, is kidnapped and his wife, Karen, held hostage by psychopath Joe Hickey. Fans of Longmire, Joe Pickett, and Prey Series will love the David Wolf novels. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The ending is missing finalization on some of the characters. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Sleep No More: A Suspense Thriller by Greg Iles | May 6 2003 4.1 out of 5 stars 753 Mass Market Paperback $10.99 $ 10. He's solid as he alternates between the hysterical mother, the guilt-ridden father, and the ruthless mastermind. If you enjoy suspense \thriller type books then read this. Intense, pulse pounding, shocking, and funny. ransom, release the child after it's paid, and promise the victim parents that if they ever breathe a word of the incident to anyone, their kids will be taken again and killed. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Something went wrong. --Jane Adams Greg Iles lives up to the promise of his previous bestseller, 24 Hours, with a new thriller that showcases his ability to deliver top-level suspense as well as multidimensional characterization.  US$12.64, US$10.24  US$15.45, US$13.19 Deep Cover Jack: Hunting Lee Child's Jack Reacher (The Hunt for Jack Reacher Series... TO DIE FOR (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 8). I liked "24 Hours" By Greg Iles, because I enjoy a good thriller book. Tense, fast spaced story in a totally gripping dialogue. But FBI involvement could be more hindrance than support to this resourceful couple. Download Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Audiobooks matching keywords greg iles to your device.  US$9.82, US$23.46  US$21.07, US$20.84 A Colorado cop's brother dies in Italy, setting him on a treacherous quest for truth. Click here! A rampage turner from a master author. His first novel, Spandau Phoenix, was the first of thirteen New York Times bestsellers, and his new trilogy continues the story of Penn Cage, protagonist of The Quiet Game, Turning Angel, and … There was a problem loading your book clubs. Does this book contain inappropriate content? This story had me from the very beginning. Readers often write in to ask this question. What's happened to Mom and Dad? The criminals' modus operandi is established early on. Too bad we can only give five stars. Shop for Greg Iles Thriller 2 from WHSmith. Joe and his partners haven't been caught because they leave their victims paralyzed with fear of reprisal. Not only is this a fast Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019. I quickly became invested in all the characters and stayed that way as the book raced to its conclusion.  US$25.28, US$9.51 This time, too, Joe has targeted a family of particular resilience, determination, and ingenuity. Greg Iles didn’t start out as a writer right away.  US$12.64, US$8.94 Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2018. That sets the stage for the book's centerpiece, the abduction of little Abby Jennings, daughter of Will, a successful physician, and Karen, a slightly dissatisfied suburban woman who's wondering where the passion in her marriage went.  US$12.64, US$10.11 Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. This time, however, they encounter a family--parents and child--to be reckoned with. Many of the actions of the good guys and bad guys are questionable. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers.  US$15.45, US$19.14 © 2021  There will be more. Not to worry. Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019. But this time, Joe's resentment toward doctors takes a particularly vengeful turn. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. Please try again. Last evening I thought I’d check out “24 Hours” at least a few pages..... hah.....but after a few more than a few I was hooked. Get it Thursday, Feb 17 FREE Delivery by Amazon This title will be released on February 17, 2022.  US$17.95, Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. Get it Thursday, Feb 17 FREE Delivery by Amazon This title will be released on February 17, 2022. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. However, I was quite impressed with this, Greg Iles's debut novel. Available soon, pre-order now.