Hostile Witness, Leigh Adams
Hostile Witness, Leigh Adams
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Hostile Witness
A Kate Ford Mystery

Author: Leigh Adams

Narrator: Suzanne Elise Freeman

Unabridged: 8 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/09/2016

Synopsis

The first installment in the new Kate Ford mystery series by debut author Leigh AdamsWhen 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.But 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 Hostile Witness, the first in this sharp and engaging series.

About Leigh Adams

Leigh Adams lives in Connecticut, where she teaches at the college level. She has also worked as a magazine editor.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Linda on May 23, 2017

While in the process of updating (and taking a few titles from) my I want to read list, I came upon this book and decided to read rather than eradicate the book. Kate Ford suffers attacks that over many years have never been diagnoses by any medical personnel. After being hit with such an attack on......more

Goodreads review by Don on August 14, 2016

Needed further refinement and development to rate another star. It had its moments. Just not enough of them.......more

Goodreads review by Marylou on June 18, 2020

I read (listened) to this book on a whim. I searched my library for Available Mystery Audio books and this one popped up. I listened to it in 2 days so it defiitely held my attention. The story lines were a bit confusing, and the characters motivations not well-developed. But it was interesting.......more

Goodreads review by Joyce on November 02, 2022

Bit of a like it read, though some dislikes. Confused about the health episodes the main character experiences, and frankly wonder why it's needed for the story. The overall storyline is good and the suspense builds well. However very abrupt ending and my guess was that the end is intentional to spi......more

Goodreads review by Vicki on March 14, 2018

Kind of mystery that it's just too hard to put down......more

Quotes

“Fast-paced and filled with danger and mystery, Hostile Witness features a feisty heroine named Kate who doesn’t give up without a fight.” Julia Keller, Pulitzer Prize–winning author

“With Hostile Witness, 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, Hostile Witness leaves the reader eager to see what’s next for Kate.” Gwen Florio, Pulitzer Prize–nominated journalist

“This unusual series launch from Adams combines cozy prose with a thriller plot…Adams provides a tantalizing glimpse into a murky world where cybercrime, politics, and murder go hand in hand.” Publishers Weekly

“Strong pacing makes this an engaging debut.” Booklist

“Debut author Leigh introduces a feisty tech-savvy protagonist with unusual medical problems (she’s extremely sensitive to sensory stimuli) and family troubles. Government corruption cases are always complicated. Aficionados of conspiracy plots will enjoy this launch.” Library Journal

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