Obsession

By Karen Robards

Book Overview

While the special assistant to the head of the National Security Agency has been whisked away by the CIA, a mystified and expendable look-alike--who had been told she has amnesia--begins to realize she's being used, in this electrifying new novel from New York Times bestselling author Robards.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399154167
• ISBN13: 9780399154164
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Putnam Adult
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.2" x 6.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

A Mind-twisting thriller

This was a really good, twisty thriller. Katharine Lawrence wakes up in a hospital and doesn't recognize herself. She feels like she's trapped in a stranger's body. From that moment on, I was hooked as I tried my very best to figure out what was going on. I couldn't do it, and the ending came as a complete surprise. Obsession was entertaining throughout, with lots of thrills and a good, solid mystery at its core. If you like suspense, don't miss this one!

Obsession

I read to "get away from it all" and I really enjoyed this book. It is very easy reading . I agree with another reviewer that it's not meant to be a "romance" story. Romance is there, but certainly not the priority of this story. I thought it was sitting on the edge of your seat and nail biting exciting. It was a quick read for me--shows how interested and enjoyable it was as I am very limited on time to myself to read. As you read this, Katherine isn't who she thinks she is----Dan isn't who Katherine thinks he is-----Ed isn't who anyone thinks he is----you spend the entire book wondering what the truth is about everyone and everything. It can be a bit confusing and far fetched. But I think it's truly a nail biter to the end. It keeps you guessing and I doubt too many readers can figure out what happens near the end before you get there. It's not a romance novel, it's an action packed twisting and turning adventure into the land of the FBI/CIA and other alphabet soup organizations. Perhaps it's not as far fetched as one might think. But it is entertaining. Karen Robards might be known for romance but not this time---it's an action packed roller coaster ride of a story.

This is a roller coaster ride of a story

I don't agree with most of those who reviewed this book. First, it's not meant to be a "romance" story. That's secondary to the main story. Or perhaps it's even third in line. And I liked the ending a lot---just don't understand what all the fuss is about. I loved this book. I thought it was sitting on the edge of your seat and nail biting exciting. In fact, I found myself holding my breath during some of the excitement. I started this book before bed and lost a lot of sleep. I finished it long before 24 hours after starting. And to me---that's an awesome ride. As you read this, Katherine isn't who she thinks she is----Dan isn't who Katherine thinks he is-----Ed isn't who anyone thinks he is----you spend the entire book wondering what the truth is about everyone and everything. It can be a bit confusing and far fetched. But I think it's truly a nail biter to the end. It keeps you guessing and I doubt too many readers can figure out what happens near the end before you get there. It's not a romance novel, it's an action packed twisting and turning adventure into the land of the FBI/CIA and other alphabet soup organizations. Perhaps it's not as far fetched as one might think. But it is entertaining. Karen Robards might be known for romance but not this time---it's an action packed roller coaster ride of a story.

I'm surprised at the reviews on this - I thought it was great!

This was the perfect book...you think you know what's happening, but you have no idea!! Then, to make it even more difficult, your main character finds out 3/4 of the way through the book that she isn't even who she thinks she is, due to some brainwashing going on. Really, this is a great book and I got sucked into it within 4 minutes. I didn't put it down until I finished it yesterday.