Smoke Screen
by Sandra Brown
Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 11.2K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 398 pages.
About Smoke Screen
New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with a tale of corruption and betrayal, revenge and reversal - where friends become foes, and heroes become criminals in the ultimate abuse of power.When newswoman Britt Shelley wakes up to find herself in bed with Jay Burgess, a rising star detective in the Charleston PD, she remembers nothing of how she got there...or of how Jay wound up dead.Handsome and hard-partying, Jay was a hero of the disastrous fire that five years earlier had destroyed Charleston's police headquarters. The blaze left seven people dead, but the death toll would have been much higher if not for the bravery of Jay and three other city officials who risked their lives to lead others to safety.Firefighter Raley Gannon, Jay's lifelong friend, was off-duty that day. Though he might not have been a front-line hero, he was assigned to lead the investigation into the cause of the fire. It was an investigation he never got to complete. Because on one calamitous night, Raley's world was shattered.Scandalized, wronged by the people he trusted most, Raley was forced to surrender the woman he loved and the work to which he'd dedicated his life. For five years his resentment against the men who exploited their hero status to further their careers -- and ruin his -- had festered, but he was helpless to set things right.That changes when he learns of Jay Burgess's shocking death and Britt Shelley's claim that she has no memory of her night with him. As the investigation into Jay's death intensifies, and suspicion against Britt Shelley mounts, Raley realizes that the newswoman, Jay's last sexual conquest, might be his only chance to get personal vindication -- and justice for the seven victims of the police station fire.But there are powerful men who don't want to address unanswered questions about the fire and who will go to any lengths to protect their reputations. As Raley and Britt discover more about what happened that fateful day, the more perilous their situation becomes, until they're not only chasing after the truth but running for their lives.Friends are exposed as foes, heroes take on the taint of criminals, and no one can be trusted completely. A tale about audacious corruption -- and those with the courage to expose it -- Smoke Screen is Sandra Brown's most searing and intense novel yet.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sandra Brown |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 398 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Romance, Suspense, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,245 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Smoke Screen?
Smoke Screen is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Romance, Suspense, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Smoke Screen worth reading?
Based on 11.2K reader ratings, Smoke Screen has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Smoke Screen?
Smoke Screen has 398 pages.
Who wrote Smoke Screen?
Smoke Screen was written by Sandra Brown. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Smoke Screen?
The ISBN-13 for Smoke Screen is 9781416563070.0.
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