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Title: Suspicion Of Betrayal Author: Barbara Parker Rating:  Must Read!
Publisher: Dutton Web Page: http://www.penguinputnam.com Reviewed by: Harriet Klausner |
 
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It started with a crank phone caller calmly informing litigating lawyer Gail Connor that he plans to kill her. Gail didn't think much of the disturbance, figuring it was the teenager next door, who she threw out of her yard that same night. Besides Gail has more pressing concerns. Her new home needs so many repairs the Red Cross would declare it a disaster area. Her ex-husband Dave, who deserted her and their daughter to go sailing in the Caribbean, suddenly wants custody. Her eleven-year old daughter Karen seems to not only be growing up too fast, but is also very confused because of the animosity going on with her parents with her in the middle. Finally, Gail plans to marry her new love Anthony Pedrosa. However, the phone call turns out to be just the start of a horrible nightmare. Someone, with insider knowledge, is raising the level of terrorism. He now stalks Karen with motives that may be unclear but obviously malevolent. Gail knows that she will risk her life and her happiness to insure her beloved child remains safe. Barbara Parker has already gained much acclaim for her legal thrillers, starring Gail Connor. However, the latest entry, SUSPICION OF BETRAYAL, is her best novel to date because the story line comes at the reader from three different but integrated levels. The look into the justice system is complex and intriguing. The glimpse into Gail's personal life adds dimension and humanization. The stalker provides entertaining action. All three roll together into a well designed plot that will make readers realize that there are two fabulous mystery writers named Parke providing superb stories. Harriet Klausner
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