In a robbery gone horribly wrong, Paul Wheeler is gunned down before the horrified eyes of his girlfriend Julie. Julie does her best to convince the police to look at Paul's nephew Creighton, which they do. This prompts Creighton's family to approach famous defense attorney Derek Mitchell. This plot is so full of twists, turns and surprises that to discuss any more would just be spoiler after spoiler. There is a difficult, even brutal moment in the middle that will be hard for many readers. Please be careful with that, but over all, this was a great book. The lead characters spent too much time dealing with lies and misunderstandings that occasionally made you question their attraction, but the chemistry was definitely there.This was my first Sandra Brown, but I will read more. 4 STARS"Do you know what a smash cut is?' 'It's an abrupt edit. A sudden shift of scene. Used to shock the audience. Very effective. Lots of impact. It'll be like that. No one will see it coming. Especially her.'When Paul Wheeler is shot dead during an armed robbery, his lover Julie Rutledge is convinced that Paul's prodigal nephew, Creighton, is responsible for the murder. Creighton has a passion for movies and Paul's murder has all the elements of a blockbuster: family rivalries, incalculable wealth, and a prominent man dying in the arms of his beautiful mistress. Although Creighton has a rock-solid alibi, even his renowned defense attorney, Derek Mitchell, soon doubts the young man's innocence. The clock ticks down as Derek and Julie seek to learn if Creighton's fascination with movie murders is merely a bizarre hobby, or depravity. Has he begun re-enacting cinema's goriest scenes. . . .and, if so, who will be his unwitting co-stars?" (From Amazon)A great romantic suspense novel that takes you on a twisty ride.
What do You think about Smash Cut (2008)?
Excellent book! A real "who dunnit" with some romance and shockers thrown in!
—MAK
It was so exciting. It was my first Sandra Brown book.
—Rishabh
