Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly
Liz Barwick's tranquil life on an island off the Georgia coast turns nightmarish after a tragic secret two decades old is unearthed and her ex-husband, a steroid-crazed NFL star, goes on a murderous rampage. A ``fast-paced, multilevel tale of mystery and revenge,'' said PW. ``In a suspenseful--albeit telegraphed--final encounter, one deadly monster destroys another.'' (Nov.)
Library Journal
In this adaptation of Woods's (The Run) 1991 novel, photographer Liz Barwick takes the abuse of her pro football husband until he puts her in the hospital. She then divorces the brute and goes into hiding on a Georgia coast island owned by a mysterious Southern family. There she finds safety, friends, interesting work, natural beauty, and romance. Predictably, however, Liz's past soon looms over her new life. While the plot is conventional and holds few surprises, Woods does gives us an interesting cast of characters. Reader Susan Ericksen does an excellent job presenting the story. For larger audio collections. Stephen L. Hupp, Urbana Univ., OH Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
OCT/NOV 01 - AudioFile
Plucking his story from today’s headlines, Stuart Woods exposes the darker side of professional sports with an engrossing plot. Bake Ramsey, everybody’s favorite Georgia running back, turns out to be a closet monster. Ramsey has brutally beaten his wife, gifted photographer Liz Barwick. When she bests him in their divorce settlement, he swears to avenge himself against her and all who helped her. A series of grisly murders follows. While reader Susan Ericksen’s pace is energetic and does credit to the characters, her tone doesn’t quite capture the excitement as Liz fends off Goliath, a twenty-foot alligator, or the greater terror she experiences when coming face to face with her “ex-” in the final sequence. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine
