In “15 Seconds” Henry Steadman is pulled over for a minor traffic offense as he is driving from the airport to his hotel in JacksonvilleFlorida. As he is dealing with the officer someone comes and shoots the officer dead and leaves in a matter of seconds. Steadman tries to give chase but the vehicle gets away. In the meantime Steadman is the prime suspect in the murder of the officer. So begins the tightly written novel of suspense that builds until the final revealing ending. Gross once again takes the reader along a roller coaster ride of thrilling situations with interesting characters and he shows why he is one of the best in the genre. “15 Seconds” is a nail biting page turner that would make a great movie.
15 Seconds
Andrew Gross
William Morrow
10 East 53rd Street, New York, New York 10022
9780061655975, $25.99 www.amazon.com
