Synopsis
Charlie D is back to doing his late night call-in show. It's Halloween - the Day of the Dead. Not a day filled with good memories for Charlie, but the show must go on. His studio guest this evening is Dr Robin Harris, an arrogant and ambitious "expert in the arts of dying and grieving" who also seems to be auditioning for her own radio show. Charlie D and Dr Harris do not hit it off. Things go from bad to worse when the doctor's ex-lover, Gabe, goes on air to announce that he's about to end his life. Dr Harris is entirely unsympathetic until she realizes that Gabe also has her daughter Kali and plans to poison her too. It will take all of Charlie D's on-air skills to save both Gabe and Kali.
Reviews
"Radio personality Charles D Hosts a "Day of the Dead " show with a thanatologist, whose ex-lover calls in with terrifiying news that propels the story to a hear-pounding finish. Pyschological insights into people in crisis deepens the story, while the warm chemistry between Charlie D and his likeable producers will please romance fans.... With rare voices and taut suspense, these tiltes provide accessible choices for struggling and strong readers alike." - Booklist
"A page-turner of the best sort. Once again, Gail Bowen marshals her considerable talents and crafts a story that you will not stop reading until you reach the end. And when you do, you wonder what's next in store for Charlie... It won't take much to hook readers on this Rapid Reads. Highly recommended." - CM Magazine
"Gail Bowen's second psychological thriller for Orca's Rapid Reads imprint (targeted at adults wanting a short, involving read) most definitely has teen crossover appeal, both in subject and style. [The] first person narration is smooth, smart, dryly self-deprecating and economical... Bowen's minimalist style, resonant and suggestive, speak volumes). The novel, just like Bowen's Joanne Kilbourn amateur detective series, explores the infinitely variable, intractable mystery of relationships. It is not only a rapid read but one that is gripping and thoughful." - Vancouver Sun
About the Author
Gail Bowen is a best-selling mystery author. The first six books in her Joanne Kilbourn mystery series has appeared as made-for-television movies with worldwide distribution. Winner of both the Arthur Ellis Best Novel Award and the derrick Murdoch Award of Lifetime Achievement from the Crime Writers of Canada, in 2008 Bowen was name "Canada's Best Mystery Novelist" by Readers Digest.
About the Series
Rapid Reads is a new line of short novels for new young adult and adult readers. Rapid Reads are intended for a diverse audience, including ESL students, reluctant readers, adults who struggle with literacy and anyone who wants and enjoys high-interest short novels. The plots are contemporary and entertaining, with adult language and themes.
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