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Available
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Publication
Berkley (2016), 448 pages
Description
"The next high-octane thriller in the FBI series featuring Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock from # 1 New York Times-bestselling author Catherine Coulter. When Special Agent Lacey Sherlock foils a terrorist attack at JFK airport, she thinks her job is done and turns the reins over to the New York FBI. But stopping the grenade-carrying crazy was only the beginning. Another plot unfolds nearly simultaneously with a bomb at St. Patrick's Cathedral. The terrorist at JFK refuses to speak to anyone but Sherlock. She heads back with counterterrorist Special Agent Cal McLain to try to get him to talk. Meanwhile, Savich--with the help of Agent Griffin Hammersmith--has his hands full trying to track an elusive murderer who looks like a Hollywood Dracula. When Dracula's attempts to kill Savich collide with Sherlock's terrorist case, very strange things happen. Who is really behind the bombing attack at St. Patrick's? How does Savich's mysterious killer fit into Sherlock's terrorism investigation? Savich and Sherlock race against the clock, as more lives are in danger with every passing minute"--… (more)
User reviews
LibraryThing member mikedraper
Catherine Coulter is the author of numerous "New York Times" bestselling crime thrillers. She performs her storytelling expertise in "Nemesis" a page turner with pizzazz.
FBI Special Agents Dillon Savich and the gutsy Lacey Sherlock, a husband and wife team, work in two crime scenarios.
Sherlock is
Savich is in Virginia where two people are murdered with an athane, a type of Wiccan ceremonial knife. Savich comes across a group of Wiccans who are out for revenge for two related crimes against them.
There is drama and excellent suspense as the reader follows the likable characters in their investigations. There are also a number of surprises as the two plots continue to play out. Interestingly, the reader follows the action from Savich and Sherlock's point of view but also from that of the arrogant terrorist leader.
Coulter tells the story in a manner that makes the reader proud of having an organization like the FBI that can foil the terrorists. In so doing, the reader learns the motivation of the terrorist leader.
The contempt that the terrorist has for America and England is explained and we root for Savich and Sherlock to stop the plot.
Some of the story dealt with a bomb at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York and at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The two structures mean so much to America and England that I would have enjoyed reading more of the descriptions of the two Cathedrals and what it would mean to destroy them.
Overall, an excellent read and captivating story.
FBI Special Agents Dillon Savich and the gutsy Lacey Sherlock, a husband and wife team, work in two crime scenarios.
Sherlock is
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in line at JFK airport for the security check. She spots a man acting strangely. He fits the terrorist profile and as soon as the man grabs an unsuspecting woman and threatens to blow everyone up with a hand grenade. With her martial arts training, she disarms the man and saves many lives. However, in so doing, she becomes a target of revenge for the terrorist leader.Savich is in Virginia where two people are murdered with an athane, a type of Wiccan ceremonial knife. Savich comes across a group of Wiccans who are out for revenge for two related crimes against them.
There is drama and excellent suspense as the reader follows the likable characters in their investigations. There are also a number of surprises as the two plots continue to play out. Interestingly, the reader follows the action from Savich and Sherlock's point of view but also from that of the arrogant terrorist leader.
Coulter tells the story in a manner that makes the reader proud of having an organization like the FBI that can foil the terrorists. In so doing, the reader learns the motivation of the terrorist leader.
The contempt that the terrorist has for America and England is explained and we root for Savich and Sherlock to stop the plot.
Some of the story dealt with a bomb at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York and at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The two structures mean so much to America and England that I would have enjoyed reading more of the descriptions of the two Cathedrals and what it would mean to destroy them.
Overall, an excellent read and captivating story.
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LibraryThing member TerriBooks
Usually in Coulter's FBI thrillers, Savich and Sherlock work together on a couple cases. In this one, they're working separate cases in different cities. Sherlock's focus is on terrorism, with the gripping images of bombs in airports and cathedrals. It's a good story, moves along, touches themes
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that are central to America's fears at the moment. Savich, on the other hand, is embroiled in a series of murders which end up ascribed to witchcraft. Well, no one ever said it was real! Good stories, good writing, good entertainment. Show Less
LibraryThing member Sable677
Nemesis is another exciting adventure in Coulter's FBI thriller series. Sherlock and Savage both find themselves dealing with ruthless villains as two cases put them up against dangerous people. Sherlock finds herself the target of a madman when she foils an attack at the airport putting not just
One thing I love about this series is the strong relationship and connection between Sherlock and Savage. Their family while not front and center really grounds the series making the stakes higher for them both. I liked seeing both Sherlock and Savage working their own cases with their different teams while keeping their bond strong. The cases were both interesting, and Nemesis definitely is action packed and suspenseful keeping the reader's attention from beginning to end. I also enjoyed the secondary characters like Cal, Kelly, and Griffin who helped to add to the book's stories. Overall Nemesis was a great read, and I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Received a copy of Nemesis through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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her but her family at risk. Savage finds himself facing a diabolical killer who uses a unique method to murder. Two cases means double the twists and turns.One thing I love about this series is the strong relationship and connection between Sherlock and Savage. Their family while not front and center really grounds the series making the stakes higher for them both. I liked seeing both Sherlock and Savage working their own cases with their different teams while keeping their bond strong. The cases were both interesting, and Nemesis definitely is action packed and suspenseful keeping the reader's attention from beginning to end. I also enjoyed the secondary characters like Cal, Kelly, and Griffin who helped to add to the book's stories. Overall Nemesis was a great read, and I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Received a copy of Nemesis through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member dearheart
Special Agent Lacy Sherlock is in a security line at JFK airport when a man in line pulls out a grenade and she’s able to stop the terrorist. And that’s just the diversion. She’s called back to NY to work with the FBI’s terrorism unit when the terrorist says he’ll only speak to her and
Her husband, Special Agent Dillon Savich, head of the Criminal Apprehension Unit, is working an unusual homicide where a man is stabbed in public by a friend with an athame, but the murderer doesn’t understand why he’s there, how he got there, and had to be told he’d just killed his friend. It’s just the tip of the iceberg that shakes up a town.
This one flows somewhat differently as it’s the first time the husband and wife duo have had to work apart. It has a different feel to it and I liked it. Lots of action and tension involving Sherlock’s case, especially when the head terrorist decides she needs to be taken out. She can definitely hold her own. Savich’s life is also in danger and his comes in a manner more unusual to fight and the truth difficult to prove.
There is the book’s couple du jour. You don’t realize who they are until about 31% into the book. Not what I’d consider a romance, but they are definitely interested in the other and plan on seeing if it will go further.
The story grabbed me right away and kept its hooks in me to the end. I also found it one of the more emotional stories in the series.
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right now he’s their only lead.Her husband, Special Agent Dillon Savich, head of the Criminal Apprehension Unit, is working an unusual homicide where a man is stabbed in public by a friend with an athame, but the murderer doesn’t understand why he’s there, how he got there, and had to be told he’d just killed his friend. It’s just the tip of the iceberg that shakes up a town.
This one flows somewhat differently as it’s the first time the husband and wife duo have had to work apart. It has a different feel to it and I liked it. Lots of action and tension involving Sherlock’s case, especially when the head terrorist decides she needs to be taken out. She can definitely hold her own. Savich’s life is also in danger and his comes in a manner more unusual to fight and the truth difficult to prove.
There is the book’s couple du jour. You don’t realize who they are until about 31% into the book. Not what I’d consider a romance, but they are definitely interested in the other and plan on seeing if it will go further.
The story grabbed me right away and kept its hooks in me to the end. I also found it one of the more emotional stories in the series.
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LibraryThing member mikedraper
Catherine Coulter is the author of numerous "New York Times" bestselling crime thrillers. She performs her storytelling expertise in "Nemesis" a page turner with pizzazz.
FBI Special Agents Dillon Savich and the gutsy Lacey Sherlock, a husband and wife team, work in two crime scenarios.
Sherlock is
Savich is in Virginia where two people are murdered with an athane, a type of Wiccan ceremonial knife. Savich comes across a group of Wiccans who are out for revenge for two related crimes against them.
There is drama and excellent suspense as the reader follows the likable characters in their investigations. There are also a number of surprises as the two plots continue to play out. Interestingly, the reader follows the action from Savich and Sherlock's point of view but also from that of the arrogant terrorist leader.
Coulter tells the story in a manner that makes the reader proud of having an organization like the FBI that can foil the terrorists. In so doing, the reader learns the motivation of the terrorist leader.
The contempt that the terrorist has for America and England is explained and we root for Savich and Sherlock to stop the plot.
Some of the story dealt with a bomb at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York and at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The two structures mean so much to America and England that I would have enjoyed reading more of the descriptions of the two Cathedrals and what it would mean to destroy them.
Overall, an excellent read and captivating story.
FBI Special Agents Dillon Savich and the gutsy Lacey Sherlock, a husband and wife team, work in two crime scenarios.
Sherlock is
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in line at JFK airport for the security check. She spots a man acting strangely. He fits the terrorist profile and as soon as the man grabs an unsuspecting woman and threatens to blow everyone up with a hand grenade. With her martial arts training, she disarms the man and saves many lives. However, in so doing, she becomes a target of revenge for the terrorist leader.Savich is in Virginia where two people are murdered with an athane, a type of Wiccan ceremonial knife. Savich comes across a group of Wiccans who are out for revenge for two related crimes against them.
There is drama and excellent suspense as the reader follows the likable characters in their investigations. There are also a number of surprises as the two plots continue to play out. Interestingly, the reader follows the action from Savich and Sherlock's point of view but also from that of the arrogant terrorist leader.
Coulter tells the story in a manner that makes the reader proud of having an organization like the FBI that can foil the terrorists. In so doing, the reader learns the motivation of the terrorist leader.
The contempt that the terrorist has for America and England is explained and we root for Savich and Sherlock to stop the plot.
Some of the story dealt with a bomb at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York and at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The two structures mean so much to America and England that I would have enjoyed reading more of the descriptions of the two Cathedrals and what it would mean to destroy them.
Overall, an excellent read and captivating story.
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LibraryThing member Carlathelibrarian
This series has been one that I have followed since it started. I really enjoyed the first books that centered on Savich and Sherlock and their cases. As the series went on more and more characters have been introduced with Savich and Sherlock often being supporting characters. This book has them
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back in the limelight with two separate cases. Sherlock, being in the right place at the wrong time, thwarts a terrorist attack and is pulled in to help with the investigation into the kingpin of the event and another that follows. I enjoyed this storyline and the investigation that went with it. Savich was involved in a separate storyline involving some paranormal activities and mind control. This plotline was not as interesting to me. There has always been some paranormal/supernatural aspects to the stories, but for some reason, this one did not speak to me. I will read the next one I have to see if I enjoy this story as much as others in the past. Show Less
LibraryThing member nyiper
Coulter puts Savich and Sherlock into another great book....fast to read, full of action as, usually, two stories overlap in these books. I have many more of Coulter's books to read about these two ---there are an amazing number and I doubt if any reader gets tired of them. Definitely a great
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LibraryThing member onyx95
Savich and Sherlock split up in the story. Sherlock walked into a terrorist plot started at the New York Airport while Savich investigated multiple murders that led him to a small town.
Book 19 ...
After reading this series, I have gotten to know the characters and, as always, enjoyed the new team
Book 19 ...
After reading this series, I have gotten to know the characters and, as always, enjoyed the new team
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members and the local Leo's. The drawback to reading these stories in order is that I remember Blessed. How can Savich be so dismissive of someone being able to control others after Blessed. I love this series, but that kind of bugged me in this one. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2015-07-07
Physical description
448 p.; 4.25 inches
ISBN
0515155683 / 9780515155686