Heart of Ice
(The Third Triple Threat Novel)
Elizabeth Avery could easily be the girl next door.
But what she has planned will make your blood run cold.
At first glance, the crimes appear random. Arson. Theft. Fraud. Murder. But these are more than random crimes. They're moves in an increasingly deadly game. And the one element they have in common is a woman who is gorgeous, clever…and lethal.
Elizabeth Avery has a winsome smile and flawless figure, but underneath is a heart of ice. She's a master at manipulating people, convincing strangers to do the unthinkable. And she orchestrates it all without getting too close. Until now.
After an inquisitive young reporter is ruthlessly disposed of, the crime catches the attention of Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce, FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges, and crime reporter Cassidy Shaw. They know they're dealing with a cold-blooded murderer who could strike at any time. What they don't know is that they're already on a first-name basis with the killer.
And one of them may be next on her list.
Because Elizabeth has no intention of getting caught — not when she's having this much fun. She learned a long time ago that the safest place to hide is in plain sight… and the greatest way to defeat those weaker than her is to make it personal.
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Reviews
"The Triple Threat Ladies: Allison, Federal Prosecutor, Nicole, FBI Agent and Cassidy, TV/News Reporter are brought together once again in Lis Wiehl and April Henry’s third novel Heart of Ice. This duo does a masterful job of weaving a very credible suspense story in spite of letting us know right up front who the criminal is. One would think the suspense is over, but not here as they methodically portray Elizabeth Avery as a Petri dish full of psychopathology. On the outside she is a façade of beauty, but on the inside she is a sociopath who is a calculating, emotionally distant, cold-blooded murderer that possesses the ability to cut right to the core of a person’s vulnerability. Experiences in early childhood taught her how to manipulate weaker people and infuse them with a sense of perceived power that made them want to “rescue” and “protect” her. How ironic because it is Joey, the arsonist and Clark, the avenger who needed protection from her. No remorse or second thoughts here. Wiehl and Henry continue weaving additional well-crafted story lines throughout the book and this is what makes their third series novel a real page turner. These story lines give the reader a bit of a respite from the darkness of Elizabeth Avery’s character. Read on."
- Suspense Magazine
"This fast-paced story will keep readers on edge - as they know who the killer is and wonder if the good folks will figure it out in time to save themselves."
- The Oklahoman
"Fans of James Patterson's Women's Murder Club books will find the same friendly crime-solving vibe in Wiehl and Henry's appealing third Triple Threat novel (after Hand of Fate) featuring federal prosecutor Allison Pierce, FBI special agent Nicole Hedges, and Portland, Ore., TV crime reporter Cassidy Shaw. At the Portland Fitness Center, Cassidy joins the boot camp class run by the beautiful instructor Elizabeth Avery, unaware that Elizabeth served time in a juvenile facility for two horrific crimes committed at age 13 when she was known as Sissy Hewsom. The icy sociopath has already had her fellow former inmate, firebug Joey Decicco, burn down the home of Sara McCloud, her gorgeous lawyer boyfriend's money-grubbing ex-wife, and Elizabeth now wants Sara and Sara's small son, Noah, dead. The authors smoothly bring together the various story lines, including a sharp subplot centered on Nic's breast cancer diagnosis."
- Publishers Weekly
"Wiehl and Henry have a knack for creating villains you wouldn’t want to run across in your daily life. Even though the identity of the murderer is known early on, the motivation and methods aren’t revealed until the heart-pounding ending. This novel is an exciting addition to the Triple Threat Club series."
- Romantic Times
