{"product_id":"hostile-witness-isbn-9781629531991","title":"Hostile Witness","description":"When single mom and computer security specialist Kate Ford is suddenly and mysteriously put on administrative leave, she finds herself drawn into the drama of a lurid kidnapping case with ties to her company. Kate has enough on her plate dealing with a condition that leaves her extra-sensitive to stimuli, but the case is too juicy to leave untouched.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut what begins as simple curiosity quickly leads her to the country's darkest corners of power and leaves her and her family the target of a ruthless network of war profiteers, who will stop at nothing to protect their billion-dollar interests in \u003ci\u003eHostile Witness\u003c\/i\u003e, the first in this sharp and engaging series.\"Adams provides a tantalizing glimpse into a murky world where cybercrime, politics, and murder go hand in hand.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Leigh introduces a feisty tech-savvy protagonist...Aficionados of conspiracy plots will enjoy this launch.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The strong pacing makes this an engaging debut.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fast-paced and filled with danger and mystery, \u003ci\u003eHostile Witness\u003c\/i\u003e features a feisty heroine named Kate who doesn’t give up without a fight.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Julia Keller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of \u003ci\u003eLast Ragged Breath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With \u003ci\u003eHostile Witness\u003c\/i\u003e, Leigh Adams introduces us to Kate Ford, who combines high-tech savvy with shoe-leather sleuthing to crack what only appears to be an open-and-shut case. Fast-paced and compelling, with sly touches of humor, \u003ci\u003eHostile Witness\u003c\/i\u003e leaves the reader eager to see what’s next for Kate.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Gwen Florio, Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and author of \u003ci\u003eDisgraced\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Leigh Adams expertly racks up the tension, turning a domestic crisis into a global one, and delivering a deftly plotted, thrilling, puzzle. She’s a writer to watch.”\u003cbr\u003e—Jim Kelly, author of \u003ci\u003eDeath on Demand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mysterious characters and behaviors, innocent deaths overseas and their cover-up lead to an exhilarating finale that leaves the door open to more adventures from the inquisitive Kate.”\u003cbr\u003e—Dennis Carstens, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Key to Justice\u003c\/i\u003e, a Marc Kadella legal mystery\u003cb\u003eLeigh Adams\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Connecticut, where she teaches at the college level. She has also worked as a magazine editor.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301289021669,"sku":"NP9781629531991","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781629531991.jpg?v=1767729243","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hostile-witness-isbn-9781629531991","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}