The Negotiator
Category: Mystery
Narrator: Unknown
Tags: Mystery
Dee Henderson (Author), Read by Tom Stechschulte, Hendersons series has an intriguing hook: the seven OMalley siblings, who adopted each other and changed their names to reflect their new family. In this first entry, Chicago hostage negotiator Kate OMalley meets Dave Richman (the FBI agent from Hendersons Danger in the Shadows) while shes talking a bank gunman into releasing hostages. Impressed by her professionalism and attracted to her personally, Dave starts courting the aloof Kate, only to discover that shes not a Christian, a major stumbling block for him. As he struggles to understand why she doesnt believe in God, a threat from Kates past, an airline bombing, a family tragedy, and the discovery of a biological brother threaten to break this strong woman. Solid storytelling, compelling characters, and the promise of more OMalleys make Henderson a name to watch. Highly recommended, with a cross-genre appeal.
