Black Ice
Artist Kirri Smith is haunted by the memory loss she suffered
in New
Orleans, and plagued by fear of what it may hide.
When American Daniel Brand walks into Kirri's art gallery on
Queensland's Sunshine Coast, their encounter results in a startling
revelation - one which will have tragic outcomes for Kirri's family.
A past act of deception has created killers who will stop at
nothing to
achieve their goal. Kirri and Daniel are flung into a nightmare of
suspicion and lies when the killers' plan takes a terrifying new twist
...
From the author of Dance With The Devil
comes a
compelling new novel where danger and obsession collide.
Reviews...
Sandy
Curtis is back and living up to the promise revealed in
her
first novel Dance with the Devil. That book announced a splendid talent
in the competitive field of crime and suspense and that is confirmed in
Black Ice.
Gold
Coast Bulletin, 16 March
2002
In her latest romantic suspense novel
Black Ice,
Sandy Curtis again delivers on the promises she made to readers who
read
her first book Dance with the Devil.
In a novel full of twists and turns, Sandy
satisfies the
lovers of romance with a poignant story of love rediscovered, as well
as
fans of suspense by delivering an enthralling read that gathers
momentum
chapter by chapter. The book also showcases a part of Australia that is
unrivaled in its beauty.
Not just a women's book, Black Ice crosses all the
boundaries in true mainstream style and will appeal to male readers as
much as the traditional romance audience.
Jenny
Brassel, Romance
Writers of America Australian Chapter. August 2002
Despite featuring a string of murders
across two
continents, Black Ice is a novel of surprisingly intimate scope.
Curtis is just as interested in what her
characters are
feeling as what they're doing, letting us into their innermost thoughts
in a way that's rare for a suspense novel.
This comes at the expense of her story, with a
plot that's
less rigorous than many similar thrillers but which actually works in
the novel's favour.
The loose, organic form that events take here
feels a lot
closer to reality than those books driven more by mechanical, if
smooth-working, plots.
By keeping the focus on her characters, she gives
even
minor plot developments a hefty punch; a character we care about's
stubbed toe is a lot more involving than a race against the clock run
by
someone we don't.
Black Ice is a strong addition to the growing list
of
quality local thrillers.
Anthony
Morris, Geelong
Advertiser, 22nd June 2002
Set on Queensland's Sunshine Coast and in Cairns, this
thriller
has an authentic touch with plenty of intriguing twists and turns. It's
the story of an artist haunted by memory loss and the American who
tracks her down to reveal the gaps. The final twist is quite unexpected.
Kerry
Heaney, 50 Something
magazine
If you're after mystery and intrigue, this new novel from
Bundaberg-based writer Sandy Curtis is for you. Artist Kirri Smith has
a
whirlwind affair with businessman Daniel Brand in New Orleans. Both are
haunted by secrets from their past; but that doesn't explain why Kirri
doesn't recognise Daniel when she encounters him again in Queensland.
Events take an even more inexplicable turn when Daniel falls victim to
a
hit-and-run driver. Seems that both Daniel and Kirri are in the sights
of ruthless killers; the only question is why?
Travellink
magazine, Mar/Apr 2002
Sandy Curtis's Black Ice is proof of her talent in
developing
well-rounded and well-motivated characters. Black Ice tells a story of
great contrasts ... a tender loving relationship - beautifully
portrayed
- and a dark and violent danger...
The fast pace never let up and even took on an action
movie
quality with its very short scenes and rapid changes in point of view.
Then there were those passionate love scenes and several plot twists
towards the end that took me by surprise and kept me in suspense until
the very last page. All in all: A treat!
A Romance Review, May
2002
Readers' Comments...
"On
Friday I came across one of the editorial assistants at the
magazine company I work for engrossed in a new book that had come in
for
review. She was raving about how fantastic it was and that she couldn't
put it down. It was Black Ice. Sandy, she is 23 and a big reader of
popular fiction and loved it. She said she'll be dashing out to buy
Dance
With the Devil when she's finished this one."
Kandy Shepherd, April 2002.
"I read
Black Ice over
Easter in one sitting - quite gripping! The plot is amazing - more
twists than a set of intestines. I also enjoyed your evocative
writing."
M. Campbell, April 2002.
"I
am not a reader, and I only started reading your book recently while
I was on holidays visiting our daughter. I've never read anything that
has been so exciting and exhilarating. It was very easy to read - I
found
it very hard at times to put the book down! It was a great story - and,
I'm also glad it had a happy ending!!!!"
Rita Tolhurst, July 2007.
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