Like a Knife

by Annie Solomon

Book Overview

Nick Raine, a handyman at Rachel Goodman's preschool, is desperate to escape his violent past. Rachel has her own painful memories and vows to help victimized children. When a boy goes missing and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739433695
• ISBN13: 9780739433690
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Warner
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

WONDERFUL FAST-PACED SUSPENSE

This is the wonderfully written suspense story of Rachel Goodman, who as a yound child witnessed the murder of her mother. Growing up she wants to help others and takes a job running a preschool with children witnessing violent crimes committed against their parents. There she meets Nick Raines who has a past. Together, they race against time to save a missing boy. Rachel falls for Nick but Nick does not want her to get involved because of his past.If you are looking for a fast-pace gripping suspense book full of surprises that you would not want to put down, look no further! This is THE book to get!

Suspense Done Right

I read a lot of suspense and Like a Knife is among the best I've read. Annie Solomon has created in Nick and Rachel characters that are vivid and three-dimensional, and makes you feel the hurt they carry. This is a story about redemption and forgiveness and Annie doesn't miss.I didn't want to put this book down. It's a fast-paced read and just when you think the plot can't twist again, it does. There's realism here, and hope as well. I can't wait for Annie Solomon's next offering.

Great debut

Two scarred, needy people unite in this book to save a child. Rachel Goodman lost her mother to violence and saw her father disappear into a Safer America program at a young age. This shaped her life, committing her to helping other children whose lives are touched by violence. Ironically, she is drawn to a man whose life was devoted to causing that violence for a time. Nick Raine was adopted by a crimelord and grew up in his service. Tragic events led him to leave that life, but now, because of Rachel, he is drawn back into it.Nick's foster father, Rennie Spier, wants him to find the child his now deceased wife hid from him. When Nick refuses, Spier has Rachel beaten, and worse will happen if Nick does not cooperate. A nightmarish race to find the child and keep him safe from opposing forces brings Nick and Rachel closer together, but just as they find love, death may tear them apart. ***** This exciting novel heralds a promising debut. Characters you really care about and a touching romance hold your interest along with fast paced action and self sacrificing committments.

GREAT BOOK

I normally do not write reviews, but this book is worth commenting on. AWESOME Romantic Suspense. I really look forward to Ms. Solomon next book

Great Book!

Like a Knife was just the kind of book I was looking for. It had just the right amount of suspense and romance. It was a page turner and I recommend anyone looking for a great read who is tired of the great american novel should sit down and read Like a Knife.