The Passenger

By Lisa Lutz

Book Overview

"Lutz develops riveting suspense by slowly revealing the events that first sent Tanya/Amelia on the run, while pouring threats on her gritty heroine's increasingly tenuous bids at survival. Binge-worthy fare, especially for those drawn to strong female protagonists" ( Booklist , starred review). From the author of the New York Times bestselling Spellman Files series, Lisa Lutz's latest blistering thriller is about a woman who creates and sheds new identities as she crisscrosses the country to escape her past: you'll want to buckle up for the ride In case you were wondering, I didn't do it. I didn't have anything to do with Frank's death. I don't have an alibi, so you'll have to take my word for it... Forty-eight hours after leaving her husband's body at the base of the stairs, Tanya Dubois cashes in her credit cards, dyes her hair brown, demands a new name from a shadowy voice over the phone, and flees town. It's not the first time. She meets Blue, a female bartender who recognizes the hunted look in a fugitive's eyes and offers her a place to stay. With dwindling choices, Tanya-now-Amelia accepts. An uneasy?and dangerous?alliance is born. It's almost impossible to live off the grid today, but Amelia-now-Debra and Blue have the courage, the ingenuity, and the desperation, to try. Hopscotching from city to city, Debra especially is chased by a very dark secret...can she outrun her past? With heart-stopping escapes and devious deceptions, The Passenger is an amazing psychological thriller about defining yourself while you pursue your path to survival. One thing is certain: the ride will leave you breathless.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1451686633
• ISBN13: 9781451686630
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Not the Spellmans but still good

I admit, I missed the humor of the Spellmans and also-I cared more about them. But this book caught me, and I enjoyed the ride, rooting for the hero(ine) and disliking the villain. I especially enjoy when characters get what's coming to them so-4 stars

In one word: wow!

Fast paced, thrill ride is an understatement! Captivating characters and situations that make you question what you would do when forced to make fast decisions. Definitely recommend this book.

Loved this book

I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. I was captivated by Lutz writing style and descriptiveness from the first page. It's a thrilling story of a lady who is on the run from a past that tends to catch up with her every few days. Seriously, read this one!