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THE OTHER WOMAN

Hank Phillippi Ryan

An exciting new suspense series from the Agatha Award-winning author.

Jane Ryland is a young, ambitious Boston reporter with a reputation for protecting her sources, whatever the personal cost. Now she is on the trail of a politician's secret sex life. Boston is on the brink of an election and on the hunt for a killer. When a second woman's body is discovered in similar circumstances--by a bridge, no identification, and most definitely dead--Detective Jake Isaac is plagued by a frenzied media convinced that there is a serial killer on the loose. As Jane Ryland pursues the identity of the secret mistress of a political candidate, it becomes clear to her and Jake that they could be on the trail of the same person. Packed with dirty politics, dirty tricks and a barrage of final twists, The Other Woman is the first title in an explosive new series.

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Book Published 2012-09-01 by Forge

Comments

"Non-stop action, written from the rare perspective of one who knows the news business from the inside out. Ryan grabbed me on page one. As current as today's headlines, The Other Woman is a wholly entertaining read. Just when you think you know it all, Ryan surprises with another twist."

"What a wonderful heroine! Anyone who loves smart, multi-dimensional characters will fall for Jane Ryland. It's a thrilling ride and a thrilling read."

Hank Phillippi Ryan talks about the true-life news stories that inspired the novel: Read more...

Boston Globe: 2012 Crime Fiction TOP TEN.

THE OTHER WOMAN is now a nominee for the MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD! The MHC award is announced with the Edgar® awards from Mystery Writers of America. The prize will be awarded in New York on May 1 at the MWA-sponsored Editors and Agents soiree.

The Other Woman, by Hank Phillippi Ryan, wins the Mary Higgins Clark Award. Read more...

"The Other Woman is the book that will launch her onto the national bestseller lists: a thriller that twists so fast it'll leave you gasping. If you think you know where this story's going, you don't-- but I promise, you won't want to wait to find out."

"A fresh new voice in crime fiction"

"Ryan just won't quit, even though as an investigative reporter for Boston's NBC affiliate she's won 27 Emmys and ten Edward R. Murrow awards. She's also written four mysteries that have won Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity honors and is incoming president of Sisters in Crime. Here, disgraced reporter Jane Ryland can't abide the lightweight stuff she's expected to churn out, so she uses her spare time to track the mistress of a candidate running for the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, Det. Jake Brogan is tracking the serial killer of young women. Inevitably, our two protagonists find their cases connecting. The publisher's lead title for the fall."

"If you haven't read Hank Phillippi Ryan yet, you should, and The Other Woman is the perfect place to start. A killer plot, compelling characters, and non-stop suspense. Riveting!"

Fast-talking, quick-thinking, schooled in the gritty reality of crime reporting, Jane Ryland works to rehabilitate her professional reputation while she establishes herself in a new job, complete with a rival, a new man in her sites, and a serious problem on her hands; all of it coming together in a heart-stopping finale. Innocent bystanders beware! This series is off and running. You better hope you can catch up.

Named an Indie Next pick for September by US independent booksellers

"Does everything a great suspense novel should... Ryan raises the bar sky-high-- I knew she was good, but I had no idea she was this good."

UK/ Commonwealth: Piatkus Chinese (complex): Ecus (2-book deal) Hungarian: Konyvmolykepzo

Starred review: Ryan, the Anthony and Agatha Award-winning author., employs her investigative reporting and political background to craft a dizzying labyrinth of twists, turns, and surprises. Readers who crave mystery and political intrigue will be mesmerized by this first installment of her new series.

Summer reading pick. Read more...

THE OTHER WOMAN is now a nominee for the AGATHA AWARD for BEST NOVEL! The Agatha-honoring the traditional mystery-is presented each year at the Malice Domestic convention in Washington, DC.

Toop Books of 2012.

"A rocket ride of a thriller! Ryan effortlessly captures the frenetic pace of colliding lives, cutting edge journalism, and killer secrets, as only a true insider would know. Brava!"

Ryan, an investigative reporter for Boston's NBC affiliatte, knows her way around politics at high levels, and she uses that knowledge to fashion a revenge-fueled plot that twists and turns at breakneck speed. Political skillduggery and murder make a high octane mix for a perfect pre-election thriller.

Named one of the BEST BOOKS AND AUTHORS OF 2012 and Best Mystery and Suspense.