Smokescreen - (Eve Duncan) by Iris Johansen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In this pulse-pounding thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen, forensic sculptor Eve Duncan journeys to Africa to help families torn apart by a violent attack deep in the jungle -- but she may be putting herself in more danger than she knows.

A journalist shows up on Eve Duncan's doorstep with a plea for help. Jill Cassidy has just come from a small African village with a heart wrenching story: half the villagers -- many of them children -- have been killed in a horrific attack by guerilla soldiers, the bodies burned beyond recognition. Now, the families desperately need Eve's help to get closure and begin to heal.

But when Eve arrives in the remote jungle, she begins to suspect that Jill's plea may have been a cover story for a deeper, more sinister plot. Isolated and unsure who she can trust, Eve finds herself stranded in an unstable country where violence threatens to break out again at any moment and with only her own instincts to rely on if she hopes to get home to her family alive . . .

#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen is back with one of her most exhilarating and dangerous adventures yet in this "riveting" high-stakes thriller (Publishers Weekly).

Review Quotes

"A master storyteller, Iris Johansen brings characters to life like no other. A tension filled novel...her plot is intricate, her characters compelling. SMOKESCREEN is great fun."--Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author

"Dive into the explosive world of Iris Johansen, where villains get exactly what they deserve and the good guys - eventually - win the day. That's a world I want to live in!"--Tami Hoag, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Every element advances the plot to a heart-pounding conclusion. This novel is sure to appeal to Eve Duncan enthusiasts as well as new readers of the series."--Library Journal

"From thriller writer extraordinaire Iris Johansen comes a pulse-pounding excursion into a war torn nation, where forensic sculpture Eve Duncan heeds a journalist's call to assist in identifying a village's dead after a horrific massacre, only to discover more sinister plots may be lurking behind the journalist's call for assistance."--CrimeReads.com

"In SMOKESCREEN, Johansen's Eve Duncan must outwit a vicious psychopath in the middle of the jungle. I really enjoyed this rip-roaring thriller."--Catherine Coulter, New York Times bestselling author of Paradox

"Johansen keeps readers on the edge of their seats."--Booklist

"Just by seeing the Iris Johansen name....you know [it] will be an explosive, unforgettable story."--Suspense Magazine

"Mega-star Johansen is a true master."--RT Book Reviews

"Propelled by a muscular narrative and elaborate subplots, Johansen's latest complex Eve Duncan thriller reliably pivots on the cerebral battle of wills among its robust characters."--Booklist

"Riveting... Readers will keep guessing about the complex characters' underlying motivations as the plot races toward the stunning conclusion."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"SMOKESCREEEN is supercharged, combustible and totally addictive. There's no one like Iris Johansen!"--Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author

"This is dangerous, riveting and extremely awesome-adjectives that also describe Iris Johansen to a 'T.'"--Suspense Magazine

SMOKE SCREEN by Iris Johansen brings to life a realistic page-turner.--Crimespree magazine

About the Author

Iris Johansen is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 consecutive best sellers. Her series featuring forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has sold over 20 million copies and counting, and was the subject of the acclaimed Lifetime movie, The Killing Game. Along with her son Roy, Iris has also co-authored the New York Times bestselling series featuring investigator Kendra Michaels. Johansen lives near Atlanta, Georgia.