Escape Clause
By John Sandford
- Release Date: 2016-10-18
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
Whenever you hear the sky rumble, that usually means a storm. In Virgil Flowers’ case, make that two. The exceptional new thriller from the writer whose books are “pure reading pleasure” (Booklist).
The first storm comes from, of all places, the Minnesota zoo. Two large, and very rare, Amur tigers have vanished from their cage, and authorities are worried sick that they’ve been stolen for their body parts. Traditional Chinese medicine prizes those parts for home remedies, and people will do extreme things to get what they need. Some of them are a great deal more extreme than others—as Virgil is about to find out.
Then there’s the homefront. Virgil’s relationship with his girlfriend Frankie has been getting kind of serious, but when Frankie’s sister Sparkle moves in for the summer, the situation gets a lot more complicated. For one thing, her research into migrant workers is about to bring her up against some very violent people who emphatically do not want to be researched. For another…she thinks Virgil’s kind of cute.
“You mess around with Sparkle,” Frankie told Virgil, “you could get yourself stabbed.”
“She carries a knife?”
“No, but I do.”
Forget a storm—this one’s a tornado.
Reviews
Escape
5By Ramblin Bob SmethersAnother great Virgil Flowers story. I think I have read them all so far. Good read.Double entendre in the title!
5By The Chairman 77One of Sanford’s best works- particularly if you are a fan of Virgil. Must read, and very satisfying. Thanks to the team who brought this story to us readers!Starts slow...
4By hubie1987This story starts out very slow, but really picked up! I enjoyed the storyline and recommend the book!High tension & belly laughs!
5By MHC in Paradise ValleyEveryone of these Virgil Flowers books is a page turner - and all will surprise you and make you laugh until tears run down your face! Brilliant in every way!Slow
3By Dan VermilionDid not finish. Slow book.Escape the Clause
5By KnightsbaneFast paced with lots of action, making it an enjoyable read. End of the " bad guy " a bit predictable, but well deserved.Virgil Flowers books
5By nancyg63Loved everyone of these Virgil Flowers sagas. He is my hero and nobody writes a nail biter like John Sanford.Enough of Sandford's Politics
1By fh1992!Probably read about two dozen of the "Prey" and Flowers novels. This is the last. I'm finished with the liberal flavor of his writing. The liberties he takes with the Catholic faith in this book are the last straw.Dragged
1By HarperValleyPTAThe sample was not good enough for me to pay for the book. It dragged, and the dialogue was thin.The magic continues!
5By CatchbigfishJohn Sandford has another great book. His books have been terrific ever since 'Rules of Prey'. I can't wait to read the next one.Not Typical Sanders
2By Plays With FireI love Virgil Flowers and Lucas Davenport. Two great characters created by the author. This book, however, left a taste behind like a spoiled peanut. Bitter! The storyline was so-so and I was totally turned off by the endangered species and how they were used in this book. Just. Not. Right.Tigers
5By Lou froI love all of John Sandford's books. This one was great. I can never stop until I finish the whole book.People are dumb
5By The MajiLoved this like I have loved almost all of John Sandford's books. I find it simultaneously hilarious and sad for the reviewers that gave this book low ratings because they killed an endangered animal. Hey folks, no they didn't, it's fiction. More importantly it's Sanford whose novels deal with catching deviants who rape, torture and kill. When folks say that they loved his others but hate this because it is unconscionable to fictitiously kill an animal but not to fictitiously kill a human being, that is sick.DLP
4By Woods/BarringtonGood read although as an animal lover I hated the early part. All in all it was a good book.Not my style
1By LikeableLarryKilling an endangered species---what up with that. Is you new best friend a Dentist?Escape Clause
5By Buddy0318Sanford continues to bring it. Should be getting my reads from the library but think I owe this guy for the enjoyment he brings to my life!Another Fantastic Book
5By Bob1446Sandford has done it again!! Great read during this Election Season--much better than listening to HC!! Keep Virgil going!! BigBobI give up
2By Sue in New OrleansI love John Sandford books but I give up on this one. I’ve tried and tried to get into it, but cannot. Very disappointed.Tension Packed
5By 4ahExcellent read start to finish. Please, please Mr. Sandford don't make us wait another year. I'm ready now. Thanks for writing such great books with amazing characters.
