Thicker Than Water
Thicker Than Water by Maggie Shayne, published by MIRA in 2003, is a gripping narrative that intertwines elements of fiction, romance, and suspense. The story follows Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones, whose past resurfaces when a blackmailer threatens to reveal secrets that could shatter her life. As the tension escalates, a murder linked to her kitchen knife complicates matters, forcing Julie to confront a faceless enemy intent on taking her most cherished possession—her teenage daughter, Dawn.
Readers will find a complex tale of fear, betrayal, and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child. With the help of Sean MacKenzie, a journalist drawn to the darker aspects of humanity, Julie navigates a web of danger and deception. As Sean grapples with his own motives—whether to expose Julie’s secrets or to save her—the stakes rise, revealing a past filled with unresolved issues and a quest for vengeance. This edition spans 393 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed exploration of the characters’ struggles against a backdrop of suspenseful twists.
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It was called a haven for runaway teens. In truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence sixteen years ago. Or so its survivors believed … Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead–his throat cut with a knife from Julie’s own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all–her teenage daughter, Dawn. Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean MacKenzie. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he’s determined to find out what. He just can’t decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her. Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge a past that cannot be forgotten.
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