Overkill
By Sandra Brown
- Release Date: 2022-08-16
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown delivers a riveting thriller in which a conflict of conscience for a former football star and an ambitious state prosecutor swiftly intensifies into a fight for their lives.
Former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Zach Bridger hasn’t seen his ex-wife, Rebecca Pratt, for some time—not since their volatile marriage imploded—so he’s shocked to receive a life-altering call about her. Rebecca has been placed on life support after a violent assault, and he—despite their divorce—has medical power-of-attorney. Zach is asked to make an impossible choice: keep her on life support or take her off of it. Buckling under the weight of the responsibility and the glare of public scrutiny, Zach ultimately walks away, letting Rebecca's parents have the final say.
Four years later, Rebecca's attacker, Eban—the scion of a wealthy family in Atlanta—gets an early release from prison. The ludicrous miscarriage of justice reeks of favoritism, and Kate Lennon, a brilliant state prosecutor, is determined to put him back behind bars. Rebecca’s parents have kept her alive all these years, but if her condition were to change—if she were to die—Eban could be retried on a new charge: murder.
It isn’t lost on Zach that in order for Eban to be charged with Rebecca’s murder, Zach must actually be the one to kill her. He rejects Kate’s legal standpoint but can’t resist their ill-timed attraction to each other. Eban, having realized the jeopardy he’s in, plots to make certain that neither Zach nor Kate lives to see the death of Rebecca—and the end of his freedom.
Includes a reading group guide.
Reviews
Could be better
2By Lexi6158I like the storyline but I wish it didn’t have all the unnecessary nonsense in between. The book could had been shorter and more thrills.Continuous Story Line, No Gap Untured
5By LakewacoGreat read. A complete storyline, no question left unanswered, unlike some books that urge you to read their next Novel. Loved the way the story moved along. No open gaps before it picked yo again.Overkill
5By CCBRANDTThis an absolutely fantastic read! I’m a huge fan. Sandra Brown can bring the story to life. I always look forward to the next release.Great Book!!
5By ktlou0527Could not out it down! Best book I’ve read in awhile!Murder mystery
4By GemomI found the subject hard at times. I loved all the characters and felt he had dealt with the subject in a great and thoughtful way.Fine Entertainment
5By GraphinaAnother enjoyable read by Ms. Brown. Loved the characters and how they kept me glued to the pages. My only bad comment is they’re too short. She needs to add a few more pages so that I can read a little longer. HahahaEngaging
5By mikeydazThe book was so engaging that I could not put it down. I haven’t read a book in awhile and I read it from cover to cover over 3 days. It had a little of everything - intrigue, romance and suspense.Not one of Brown’s best…
2By JemlvrI was thoroughly disappointed with this novel. It was very contrived and honestly a lot of unnecessary graphic sexual descriptions with too much vulgarity and profanity.. I did read from cover to cover but honestly am no impressed with this novel and the storyline/plot. I do hope Sandra picks better and more interesting plots to write about going forward with less of the unnecessary things mentioned above. But I am not a fan of this book. I wouldn’t recommend it.A very good read
5By ashtonjustineBy far one of the best books I’ve read this year. I was definitely enthralled as each paged turned eagerly wanting more. The element of surprise and unpredictability was great.Great story
4By Golf gal1But to much explicit sex scenes.Overkill
2By wbillaVery disappointed in this book. Such a waist of my money. I have always loved Sandra Brown's books. This seemed like someone else wrote this. Extremely redundant and boring. I struggled to actually finish it.Great Read!
5By Reader RobinHighly recommend!Wanted more
3By ninac123455678For being a top list book I expected to be on the edge of my seat and not know what to expect. The book engaged me from the first page however I predicted the ending by the first few chapters. I will say the ending did leave me happy with the outcome.OverKill
5By PurrckatSandra Brown never disappoints. Her well thought-out characters are real and expressive! I love the way she twists her romantic story and suspense story together. So very well-blended!I read this book in 3 days !
4By GabskushHowever there were parts I didn’t like. I HATED Ebans part, I was hoping for a more thrilling ending to him. However the ending with Doug and Zack was WILD! Didn’t care for all the detailed sex stuff as I didn’t know this book was that way but very good book. Thank you for a great read . I legit couldn’t stopDisappointing
1By S4C4K4J4a good story, couldn’t put it down and then at the very end Ms Brown pounds an anti Bible/anti Christian message…so disappointing!Another exceptional story
5By Carolina CarolI picked up this book on the release date and didn’t put it down until I was finished. Sandra Brown is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!Another Sandra Brown triumph!
4By Lauren B in WVSandra Brown never disappoints! I love a good psychological thriller, but the best part of Brown’s writing style is that she includes a little romance too. The premise of the book was quite mind-blowing, with a triangle of men fighting over the welfare of the same woman, all for different reasons. Sneaky, suspenseful, surprising, with some love thrown in. Add Brown’s latest work to your Fall TBR list!
