Cut and Run

Cut and Run

by JeffAbbott (Author)

Synopsis

Many years ago, Ellen Mosley became Eve Michaels. She left her husband, her adored children and her safe life for a life on the run, a new lover and $500,000. But then she discovered that the money was the Mob's - and they weren't too happy about losing it. There was only one choice. She turned her back on the everyday world and returned the cash to its owners. The Mafia were impressed, offered her a job in the family and she thrived. Now, her grown-up son Whit wants to find her. His father is dying and he wants to call Ellen Mosley to her husband's deathbed to pay her dues. But when he finally tracks her down, it couldn't be at a worse time. Eve's position in the organisation is under attack, and soon both mother and son are on the run from the Mob again ...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 400
Edition: New
Publisher: Orion
Published: 04 Nov 2004

ISBN 10: 0752859692
ISBN 13: 9780752859699
Book Overview: A terrific addition to Orion's prestigious crime list Jeff Abbott has been shortlisted for both the Anthony Award and the Edgar Award He has been acclaimed as the new author to watch in US crime CUT AND RUN is a fantastic novel which mixes up family ties, long-held secrets and mob justice into a taut and powerful thriller Jeff Abbott's previous novels, BLACK JACK POINT and A KISS GONE BAD, have also been acquired and are being published in Orion trade Jeff Abbott has already picked up some excellent reviews: 'CUT AND RUN is first class - a little diamond' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'This intricately woven, fast-moving mystery will keep readers guessing until the novel's final confrontation' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'CUT AND RUN made my pulse race and my heart ache. It's a breathtaking, action-packed thriller with brains, guts, and real emotion. Jeff Abbott is the suspense writer to watch' Harlan Coben

Author Bio
Jeff Abbott is the nationally bestselling, award-winning author of six novels of mystery and suspense. His novels have been called exciting, shrewd, and beautifully crafted (Chicago Tribune) and fresh, original,intricately woven (Publishers' Weekly). A fifth-generation Texan, he spent his childhood in Austin and Dallas with parents and grandparents who loved to tell stories. His novels include the USA TODAY bestseller and Anthony Award nominee A KISS GONE BAD; the Agatha and Macavity Award winner DO UNTO OTHERS; THE ONLY GOOD YANKEE; PROMISES OF HOME; and DISTANT BLOOD. His latest novel, BLACK JACK POINT won an Edgar Award. Jeff lives in Austin with his wife and two sons.