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Morrow, Apr 2002, 24.95
ISBN: 0060008245
In Arizona, channeler Cherelle Faulkner kills her client octogenarian Virgil O'Connor. She and her boy toy Tim Seton take the Druid gold that Virgil stole when serving in Europe during World War II.
At the same time in Nevada, casino owners discuss what to do about the proprietor of the Golden Fleece, Shane Tannahill whose honesty hurts their business. They agree to get the Feds on him by quietly laundering mob money through his accounts and also insure he is caught with stolen golden pieces since he always seeks artifacts to place on display.
Cherelle knows that her childhood friend Risa Sheridan is the curator of Shane's collection. Cherelle, Tim, and his friend Socks go to Nevada to sell the artifacts. Risa tries to help her friend even after Socks attacks her. FBI agent April Joy obtains Shane's cooperation to bust a money-laundering scheme. As the danger mounts, Risa and Shane fall in love, but both realize the two-edged sword their hearts carry as they worry about someone else as murders occur.
Fans of romantic suspense would say that a novel that ties together money laundering, casinos, Druid gold artifacts, and romance couldn't work. However, Elizabeth Lowell blends all that into a powerful action-packed tale. The lead couple is an enticing pair whose love evolves as the plot moves forward. The support cast adds depth to Risa, Shane and to the prime theme. Though the exciting story line leaves a few loose ends dangling such as the “power” of the Druid gold, readers will relish RUNNING SCARED and opt for a sequel between a certain FBI agent and Risa's body guard.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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"Since he hired her, casino owner, computer hacker, and gold collector Shane Tannahill has wanted his curator, Risa Sheridan. Only Shane doesn't date employees and Risa likes her job. When Risa's childhood friend--and suspicious character Cherelle shows up, Shane watches her. When Cherelle's arrival corresponds directly with an attack on Risa, the murder of three men, and new rumors of an ancient Druid hoard of gold, Shane knows Cherelle is connected. Risa is forced to agree, and the two leap into an investigation that will, hopefully, lead them to the gold. However, more powerful forces are at work and Shane may find not only his business at stake."
Sarrah, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 10%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 60%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 10%
Tone of story
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
Time/era of story:
- present (2000-2010)
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime Thriller
Yes
Crime plotlets:
- search for valuable art/artifacts
General Crime (including known murderer)
Yes
Who's the criminal enemy here?
- stolen goods organization
Main Character
Gender
- Female
Profession/status:
- scholar
Age:
- 20's-30's
How much violence does he/she use?
- a little
- just the right amount
Ethnicity/Race
- White/American
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Female
- an organization
Age:
- 20's-30's
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- killer
- business executive
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
Motive of antagonist
- money/treasure
The antagonists are:
- big business leader(s)
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- West
City?
Yes
City:
- Dirty, dangerous (like New York)
- dangerous
- wealthy
- rude people
Misc setting
- resort/hotel
Style
Part of a series?
Yes
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
- moderately detailed references to deaths
How many deaths?
- 2
- 3-4
Sex
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references
- descript of kissing
- touching of anatomy
- licking
- actual description of sex
Unusual forms of death
- dropped from large heights
- perforation--bullets
Unusual form of death?
Yes
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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