Forests of the Night A Novel

by Hall, James W.

• ISBN13: 9780312937010
• ISBN10: 0312937016
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-29
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks

Summary

With his signature mix of brooding atmosphere, unforgettable villains, and mile-a-second action, James W. Hall takes readers on an electrifying journey of suspense inForests of the NightÂ'¦ Policewoman Charlotte Monroe has an ability that borders on psychicÂ--to read people's faces and body language, sizing up their intentions and acting before they do. It's a real ability that the FBI is trying to teach to its agents. But Charlotte's a natural with God-given skills, and the Feds want her in the worst way, maybe even to the point of blackmail. But Charlotte's gift fails to prepare her for the stranger who shows up on her doorstep with a chilling warning for her husband Parker, a mysterious note scrawled in Cherokee hieroglyphics: Â"You're next.Â" The threat becomes more ominous as Charlotte and Parker discover the man is on the FBI Most Wanted list. When Charlotte's deeply troubled teenage daughter runs away to join the charismatic outlaw, she follows the two of them into the spectral mists of the Great Smoky MountainsÂ--and to the beating heart of a 150-year-old blood feud that will endanger everything she loves and challenge everything she believes.

Author Biography

JAMES W. HALL lives with his wife, Evelyn, and his dogs, Carrie and Stella, dividing his time between south Florida and North Carolina. Visit his web site at jameswhall.com

Table of Contents

With his signature mix of brooding atmosphere, unforgettable villains, and mile-a-second action, James W. Hall takes readers on an electrifying journey of suspense in Forests of the Night…

ALL IT TAKES IS ONE LOOK…
Policewoman Charlotte Monroe has an ability that borders on psychic—to read people's faces and body language, sizing up their intentions and acting before they do. It's a real ability that the FBI is trying to teach to its agents. But Charlotte's a natural with God-given skills, and the Feds want her in the worst way, maybe even to the point of blackmail.

FOR HER TO RECOGNIZE…
But Charlotte's gift fails to prepare her for the stranger who shows up on her doorstep with a chilling warning for her husband Parker, a mysterious note scrawled in Cherokee hieroglyphics: “You're next.” The threat becomes more ominous as Charlotte and Parker discover the man is on the FBI Most Wanted list.

THE FACE OF A MURDERER…
When Charlotte's deeply troubled teenage daughter runs away to join the charismatic outlaw, she follows the two of them into the spectral mists of the Great Smoky Mountains—and to the beating heart of a 150-year-old blood feud that will endanger everything she loves and challenge everything she believes.

“Compelling.”
--Publishers Weekly

“A page-turning thriller.”
--Tampa Tribune