Published: Nov. 01, 2010
Words: 82239 (approximate)
Language: English

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8 weeks on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists Over 150,000 copies sold An Oregon fire chief becomes entangled with a woman whose brother is a suspect in a deadly shipboard arson blaze. "Tense and riveting"-Colleen Thompson "Alderman is the next Lisa Jackson"- Reader review

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8 week on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists
Over 150,000 copies sold

What readers are saying:
"P. J. Alderman is the next Lisa Jackson"... (Read more) 8 week on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists
Over 150,000 copies sold

What readers are saying:
"P. J. Alderman is the next Lisa Jackson"
"a fast-paced mystery and an excellent read"
"a small town romantic thriller set against the backdrop of the sea"
"...one could almost step off the pages and right into [Astoria, Oregon]...The powerful images offer readers a glimpse of life as a fisherman"

Description:

Something is spooking the citizens of the quaint seaside village of Astoria...

Kaz Jorgensen is used to fear--the anxiety of negotiating treacherous currents as she captains her family's fishing trawlers, the terrifying nightmares of the day she almost lost her life on the river. But now a friend is dead, an arsonist has set the Anna Marie ablaze, and her twin brother is missing, accused of arson and murder.

The new fire chief, Michael Chapman, is coping with personal loss that nearly destroyed him. Right after moving to town, he finds himself dealing with a secretive, insular fishing community that views him as an outsider. And after rumors circulate raising questions about his most recent arson case in his prior job, he can't afford to get involved with the sister of a suspect. But when someone takes a shot at her, he realizes that whatever happens, he can't allow another woman to die because of him.

Reviews:
"P.J. Alderman's ...characters are very real and kind of rough around the edges, which is what makes them so wonderful to get to know... Alderman... paints a wonderful picture of the lives and trials of the fishermen born into a life aboard the trawlers and have to circumnavigate treacherous waters." --Fresh Fiction
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romance, romantic suspense, thriller, suspense, mystery, bestseller, women sleuths

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Review by: Stacey Joy Netzel on Nov. 20, 2010 :
With a little extra time in my evening, I sat down to start A Killing Tide and finished the book just before midnight. Great characters, wonderful imagery, and a tightly woven plot kept me turning the pages. Not quite what I'd planned for my evening, but I just couldn't put it down it was so good.

My only issue with PJ Alderman is that after reading the prologue and first chapter of the follow up book, I want to read it NOW! Please tell me it'll be available soon?
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Fay Adams on Nov. 12, 2010 :
I love nothing better than a rainstorm when I’m inside with a cup of hot tea and a new book by a new, to me, author. Today I got to discover A Killing Tide by PJ Alderman.


The great state of Oregon and the city of Astoria are as much characters in the story as are Kaz Jorgensen captains her family's fishing trawler, her best friend Lucy McGuire Astoria police detective, Michael Chapman the new fire chief/arson investigator, and the all important Zeke, German Shepherd and canine companion.



The descriptions of rain and the kinds of rain that fall in Oregon and along the coast made me want to make sure I had an umbrella handy; the rain falls and just keeps coming.


A Killing Tide raised several questions: Small towns are supposed to be safe places where people look out for each other, but do they really? Who will fall prey to corruption and why? Can people remain unbiased in the face of the facts that don’t quite add up and local prejudices? Will a family business survive despite the odds?


The women hold the whole piece together. The fact Kaz and Lucy are strong, have ‘non-traditional’ careers and do them well, and are loyal. These women play with the big boys and hold their own in very credible ways.


The story starts with a strong premise and just keeps building. If it were a piece of music, you could hear the tympani projecting a strong beat in the background in the beginning. By the time you get to the crescendo, the beat has turned into a long roll across three kettle drums. The further I read, the more powerful the story, characters, and interactions became. By the time I got to the climax, I didn’t want to put it down. I wanted to know all of the details: Who was involved and for how long? Who would be scarred from the experience? Who would heal and how long it would take?


Rumor has it that this is the beginning of a series. I can’t wait to find out: Does the coffee get any better? Will Lucy wind up with Gary? Will Zeke be part of future investigations?


I, for one, am looking forward to more from this author.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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