Emily is a financial
forensics consultant with a consulting firm in Washington DC. Emily
avoids the limelight. She’s happier with a spreadsheet, but her
boyfriend works for a congressman with his eye on the White House.
Emily reluctantly accompanies him to political events, but she’s
uncomfortable with his boss.
When her firm gets a
contract to review the congressman’s finances she draws the
assignment. At first nothing looks out of line, but there are
disturbing indicators. When the associate who was helping with the
analysis is killed, Emily wonders whether the indicators suggest a
serious problem revealed by the financial documents. She knows she’s
being followed, and finally, she has no choice but to hide to keep
from being the next victim.
This is a well done
political thriller. The setting in DC and the consulting firm where
Emily works are accurately portrayed. Having worked in Washington, I
could see that the story could actually happen. I liked Emily she was
determined to do the right thing. Her boyfriend was totally wrapped
up in the congressman’s campaign, but Emily didn’t let herself
get drawn in.
The story is well
written. As Emily goes into hiding, she shows that she has real grit
and a desire to survive. If you enjoy political thrillers, this is a
good one and quite realistic.
I received this book
from Net Galley for this review.
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