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Drowning Tides (The South Shores Novels Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Karen Harper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 472 ratings
A forensic psychologist and a lawyer must rescue her daughter from a killer in this romantic suspense novel by a New York Times–bestselling author.

When forensic psychologist Claire Britten started working with lawyer Nick Markwood on his South Shores project, she had no idea it would endanger her life—and the life of her daughter. But when the little girl goes missing from her South Florida home, and Nick insists his longtime nemesis is to blame, Claire frantically follows the trail to the Cayman Islands, desperate to save her daughter before it’s too late.

Nick always knew the man who staged his father’s “suicide” was out to get him, but kidnapping the child of someone he cares about is despicable. Finding the billionaire criminal is one thing—meeting his demands in order to save Claire’s daughter is quite another. What he wants threatens their professional and personal interests beyond imagination . . . but what choice do they have when a child’s life is on the line?

“Full of action, murders, and twists and turns galore, this second book in the South Shore series by Karen Harper smacks you upside the head again and again. Just when you believe wholeheartedly that you have everything figured out, something new happens and sends you on a completely different path.” —Suspense Magazine
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    341 pages
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  4. Publication date
    January 31, 2017
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Haunting suspense.

-- "Tess Geritsen, New York Times bestselling author, on Dark Angel"

Harper, a master of suspense, keeps readers guessing about crime and love until the very end...of this thrilling tale.

-- "Booklist (starred review) on Fall From Pride"

Harper writes a suspenseful follow-up to her South Shores series, with a cliffhanger full of international implications.

-- "RT Book Reviews (4 stars)"

About the Author

Karen Harper is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of romantic suspense. A former Ohio State University English instructor, she now writes full time. Harper is the winner of The Mary Higgins Clark Award for her novel, DARK ANGEL. She also writes historical novels set in Tudor England. Please visit or write her at her website at www.KarenHarperAuthor.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HB7NB8C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MIRA; Original edition (January 31, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 341 pages
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Karen Harper

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Karen Harper is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of romantic suspense and historical novels. A native Ohioan, Karen is a former high school English teacher and English-and-writing instructor at the Ohio State University. (Go Bucks!) The Harpers are avid Ohio State football fans, but they have a serious side too. They were on the 10-year committee which revamped the main library on campus. The Ohio State Library houses her author collection in Rare Books and Manuscripts.

The Harpers love to travel, and Karen often uses her favorite places as settings for her novels. She's recently written books set in Edwardian England and South Florida, the latter where she lived for 30 winters. Her latest trilogy is THE SOUTH SHORES NOVELS, with forensic psychologist Claire Britten and criminal lawyer Nick Markwood. Her most recent historical is THE IT GIRLS.

These bring her published books to over 70 in a 35-year writing career.

Karen belongs to several writer's organizations, including International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime and The Historical Novel Society. She appreciates hearing from readers on her website at www.KarenHarperAuthor.com and www.facebook.com/KarenHarperAuthor--and she answers!

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  • P. Blevins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
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    Drowning Tides is by Karen Harper. It is book two in the South Shores novel series. It is a haunting suspense.
    Claire Britton is a forensic psychologist who works for Nick Markwood, an attorney. She is raising her daughter while her ex-husband spends his time piloting airplanes on long trips. He sees Lexi whenever possible and does make every attempt to be a good Daddy. Claire has mixed feelings for her ex-husband, Jace but has also developed feelings for Nick. She and Nick are moving their relationship very slowly, especially for Lexi’s sake. Then, Lexi is kidnapped. The kidnapped is known to Nick as “Uncle Clay”. Nick is convinced Clayton Ames was involved in the death of his father but hasn’t been able to prove it over these many years. Clayton has sent a ransom note to Nick and Claire. They must come to the Cayman Islands where Lexi is being held. There, Nick will exchange himself for Lexi. Clayton even set up their plane tickets and their hotel in the Islands. Of course, they were not to tell anyone about these plans. Claire hates the secrecy but heads to the Islands with Nick. Nick never hesitates to take Claire to get Lexi nor to face Clayton to see what he wants. All he is interested in is Lexi and Claire’s safety.
    Jace discovers they are going to the Cayman Islands after Lexi and follows them on his own. He intends to get there before they arrive and follow them to where Lexi is being held. Somehow, he will then get Lexi and free her and take her and Claire back to the United States.
    Thus begins the story of the involvement of Claire, Nick, Jace, and Clayton Ames. The FBI is trying to find Clayton as well. Will Nick or Jace give in and tell the FBI where they can find Clayton or is his power too much for them? What does the old murder of a lady aboard a yacht have to do with the murder of a newspaper journalist? Add in the Fountain of Youth and you really have an exciting suspense. It is very difficult to put down and is very good to read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2018
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    Was a good read I accident started the 3rd book b4 I did this one but figured it out pretty quick n went on to enjoy this one.
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  • love fun thrillers
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great series of books
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2018
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    There's lots of suspense, action, intrigue,and danger. You never know what will happen next! There's a lot going on, but it's easy to follow.
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  • anna maria turner mystery and cookbook aficionado
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2018
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    Great read! Peaked my interest in mystery within a mystery.Could not put book away with out finishing this intriguing story.
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  • Virginia R. Clevenger Sullivan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2017
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    Exciting and very fast paced..lots of action and great twists and turns I can hardly wait to see what happens next.
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  • PMD
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not her best series
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
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    I really like Karen Harper books but I am not one who
    likes ending that leave you hanging.
    This would be a great book if all together...not sure I will read the last book
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  • Linda Boccia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Forensic psychologist Claire Britten gets embroiled in international events.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
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    I like the character of forensic psychologist Claire and the fact that she too has physical issues which the author wants to make more visible for her reader's understanding. Claire has been recruited by a high powered lawyer, Nick Markwood, to help him solve and evaluate people related to his South Shores project. They become embroiled with international intrigue and Claire's daughter is even abducted. It's fast paced and keeps the suspense going until the very end. I read it every night for an hour or so and it helps smooth the bad news of our politics.
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  • Terri Gold
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020
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    Be prepared to buy book 3 as this one ends on as a cliff hanger!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2018
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  • Gail Jones
    3.0 out of 5 stars Follow up from the first book in the series. ...
    Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2017
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    Follow up from the first book in the series. Interesting plot and turns but you need the next one for solution.maybe . Unless it carries onto another book
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