The Wrong Hostage

by: Elizabeth Lowell

Published by: William Morrow & Company

Reviewed by Linda Lee

(also available in CD)

Orphaned at thirteen when her parents were murdered, Grace Silva has worked hard to gain her place in life. Newly divorced from her billionaire husband, Ted, she is a federal judge who firmly believes in the letter of the law. Those beliefs are shaken when her teenage son is held hostage by a powerful Mexican crime lord--all due to Ted's shady business dealings. Hector Osuna gives Grace forty-eight hours to find her ex, and the money, or her son will die. Quickly out of alternatives, she turns to a man from her past.

Joe Faroe could have been the love of Grace's life if he had been an honest man. She had helped send the DEA agent to prison years ago. Now she needs his help. He has retired from the ultimate security firm after having to kill a man he thought was a friend. Now the woman who incited inner fires is asking him to forestall retirement to help free a youth who is possibly his own son.

Brought together again after years of distrust as well as passionate memories, Grace and Joe have one mission--to save the boy's life. Some things are as they once were while others are completely new. Sixteen years is enough time to get over a lost love, or is it?

Elizabeth Lowell, as a writer and storyteller, is a master. She need make no apologies for this book. Love, mystery and international intrigue combined with high-tech gadgets, convincing dialogue and wit make this a solid read.

Armchair Interviews says: Forget the bookmark; you won't want to put this one down.