One Wrong Word by Hank Phillippi RyanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Excellent fast paced thriller!
I listened to this as an audio book and really enjoyed it.
Is Cordelia Bannister the answer to her prayers?
Cordelia needs Arden’s help for her husband Ned, a Boston real estate mogul. Though he was recently acquitted in a fatal drunk driving accident, his reputation is ruined, and the fallout is devastating not only to the Bannisters' lives, but the lives of their two adorable children.
Arden devotes her skill and determination—and maybe her final days on the job—to helping this shattered family, but soon, revelations begin to emerge about what really happened the night of the accident. And then—another car crash throws Ned back into the spotlight.
This case is Arden’s final chance to protect her own future and clear her name. But the more she tries to untangle the truth, the more she’s haunted by one disturbing question—what if she’s also protecting a killer?
Gossip. Lies. Rumors. Words like that can hurt you. And Arden knows the reality. Sometimes one wrong word can kill.
The story begins with Arden being "let go" by her boss Warren because an important client thinks Arden is having an affair with her husband. But to help Arden out, he will give her one more assignment and a great reference. She is to help Ned and his wife Cordelia to get back in the good graces of society after Ned is found not guilty of a hit and wrong. Arden agrees.
Then begins the desperate texts from Cordelia, the casual behavior of Ned and another hit and run. This time Ned's attorney is seriously injured and may not survive. Is Ned actually guilty and his has committed another crime and why? Arden takes Ned and his two children to Ned's mother (he is not to drive). There she and his son are followed and scared out of their wits in the woods near the house. Who is following her? People she thought were on the same side as her, begin acting strange and very suspicious. While you might think you know what is going on, there is so much more. You will be very surprised at the ending. There are definitely some out loud "what???" moments.
I found myself hoping this was going to be a series with more stories about Arden.
I highly recommend it and this author. (And yes Hank Phillip Ryan, I read the acknowledgements. 😊 )
"HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is the USA Today bestselling author of 15 psychological thrillers, winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH-TV, with 37 EMMYs and dozens more journalism honors. National book critics call her “a superb and gifted storyteller” and “master of suspense.” She’s the only author to win the Agatha in four categories: Best First, Best Novel, Best Short Story and Best Non-Fiction. Her newest is the page-turning standalone thriller One Wrong Word—a twisty non-stop story of gaslighting, manipulation, and murder. David Baldacci says, “A story with all the goods… Buckle up and read.” B.A. Paris says, “A gripping rollercoaster of a read… This is Hank at her very best!” And James Patterson says, “If you’re looking for riveting suspense that keeps you up late—in One Wrong Word you get your wish.”
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Gayle, thanks for sharing your thoughts on this new Hank Phillippi Ryan book. Sounds like a winner and I do actually already own it. Will try to read it soon.
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