Immoral

Brief Description: Called "a page-turner of the highest caliber" by bestselling author Michael Connelly, this mesmerizing, original, and shocking debut unleashes a story about a police lieutenant who relives his worst nightmare when two girls go missing. Martin's Press. Review Quotes: " In this compelling debut thriller, Freeman turns in a psychologically gripping, virtuoso performance, with a detective who is likely to return. He deftly lays bare the demons lurking in many of us while keeping us tantalized through a series of plot shifts. Highly recommended." - "Library Journal "(starred review) " "Immoral" is a slick and savvy offering and the best debut mystery in quite some time." - "BookPage" " ["Immoral"] may very well be one of the best debuts of 2005... a near pitch-perfect first novel that soars with believable characters, crisp dialogue and, for the most part, logical twists and turns... Jonathan Stride literally strides onto the page-- flawed, complicated, and very appealing." - "South ""Florida"" Sun-Sentinel" " In one of the more thrilling debuts to come along in a while, Freeman takes the reader on a gloriously chilling ride through a world where nothing is as it seems." - "New Mystery Reader" magazine " With Stride, Freeman has created a world-weary detective with a strong moral compass and determination. Tightly written with a strong sense of place and character... a compelling read." - "Dallas"" Morning News" " "Immoral" is an excellent book, filled with a masterfully complex plot with twists that makes this into a real page-turner. Look for "Immoral," and when you find it do not pass by it. Brian Freeman takes suspense writing to another level. You do not want to miss this book." - ReviewingTheEvidence.com " [B]e warned. Inthe manner of the finest thrillers, nothing is as it seems in Freeman' s devilish story of revenge and double-cross." - "Orlando"" Sentinel" "Breathtakingly real and utterly compelling, Immoral dishes up page-turning psychological suspense while treating us lucky readers to some of the most literate and stylish writing you'll find anywhere today."-- Jeffery Deaver, author of "The Twelfth Card" and "Garden"" of ""Beasts""" " The writing is tough, muscular and shot through with such a sense of loss, torment, longing, torn innocence that it' s downright Celtic in its sorrow. Just as the reader and Stride figure to have the case wrapped, there' s a sucker punch you never saw coming-- and it hurts wonderfully. The novel is reminiscent of Lehane, of such works as "Gone Baby Gone," and "Sacred," when Lehane was writing this darkest, bruised, compassionate self. Freeman' s novel is one hell of a read, gut wrenching and moving, exciting and powerful. Any book that makes you want to fly to Vegas gets my bet. Stride on." -- Ken Bruen, author of "The Killing of the Tinkers" "Who is Brian Freeman? This guy can tell a story. "Immoral" is a page-turner of the highest caliber. It has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end."-- Michael Connelly, author of "The Closers"Jacket Description/Flap: "Who is Brian Freeman? This guy can tell a story. "Immoral" is a page-turner of the highest caliber. It has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end."--Michael Connelly, author of "The Closers" "Breathtakingly real and utterly compelling, "Immoral" dishes up page-turning psychological suspense while treating us lucky readers to some of the most literate and stylish writing you'll find anywhere today."--Jeffery Deaver, author of "The Twelfth Card" and "Garden"" of ""Beasts" "One hell of a read, gut-wrenching and exciting."--Ken Bruen, author of "The Magdalen Martyrs" "In this compelling debut thriller, Freeman turns in a psychologically gripping, virtuoso performance, with a detective who is likely to return. He deftly lays bare the demons lurking in many of us while keeping us tantalized through a series of plot shifts. Highly recommended."-"Library Journal "(starred review) ""Immoral" is a slick and savvy offering and the best debut mystery in quite some time."-"BookPage" "This is the debut of the year--a near pitch-perfect novel that soars with believable characters, crisp dialogue and a plot that is as realistic and chilling as its Minnesota background." -"South ""Florida"" Su-Sentinel""With Stride, Freeman has created a world-weary detective with a strong moral compass and determination. Tightly written with a strong sense of place and character...a compelling read."-"Dallas"" Morning News" "[B]e warned. In the manner of the finest thrillers, nothing is as it seems in Freeman's devilish story of revenge and double-cross."-"Orlando"" Sentinel"" ""An assured and affecting novel, with a final jaw-dropping revelation."-London" Guardian" "This impressive debut novel offers a satisfying experience on all accounts.... From Duluth and the dark woods that surround it to the bright skies and brighter lights of Las Vegas, where the story ends, places and people are rendered with freshness and understanding. Through the many twists, which include a riveting courtroom drama, Freeman makes it all believable."-"Star Tribune "(Minneapolis) ""Immoral" is a stunning debut from Brian Freeman.... Stride is a sufficiently complex character to keep any story moving, but Freeman has also built him a superb plot."-"Globe and Mail" (Toronto) Jacket Description/Back: "Not since Michael Connelly or Dennis Lehane has a debut author unleashed a thriller as mesmerizing, original, and utterly shocking as Brian Freeman's "IMMORAL "Every time you think you know how it ends think again " Lieutenant Jonathan Stride knows it's not a moral world. One teenage girl has already disappeared on his watch, leaving behind no body, no killer, and no justice. Now, when another girl goes missing on a cold night in Minnesota, Stride must relive his worst nightmare "A NEAR PITCH-PERFECT NOVEL.--"South ""Florida"" Sentinel"" ""TIGHTLY WRITTEN.""--""Dallas"" Morning News" "SPELLBINDING."--"Toronto"" Globe & Mail"Review Quotes: "In this compelling debut thriller, Freeman turns in a psychologically gripping, virtuoso performance, with a detective who is likely to return. He deftly lays bare the demons lurking in many of us while keeping us tantalized through a series of plot shifts. Highly recommended."-"Library Journal "(starred review) ""Immoral" is a slick and savvy offering and the best debut mystery in quite some time."-"BookPage" "["Immoral"] may very well be one of the best debuts of 2005...a near pitch-perfect first novel that soars with believable characters, crisp dialogue and, for the most part, logical twists and turns... Jonathan Stride literally strides onto the page--flawed, complicated, and very appealing." -"South ""Florida"" Sun-Sentinel" "In one of the more thrilling debuts to come along in a while, Freeman takes the reader on a gloriously chilling ride through a world where nothing is as it seems."-"New Mystery Reader" magazine "With Stride, Freeman has created a world-weary detective with a strong moral compass and determination. Tightly written with a strong sense of place and character...a compelling read."-"Dallas"" Morning News" ""Immoral" is an excellent book, filled with a masterfully complex plot with twists that makes this into a real page-turner. Look for "Immoral," and when you find it do not pass by it. Brian Freeman takes suspense writing to another level. You do not want to miss this book."-ReviewingTheEvidence.com "[B]e warned. In the manner of the finest thrillers, nothing is as it seems in Freeman's devilish story of revenge and double-cross."-"Orlando"" Sentinel" "Breathtakingly real and utterly compelling, Immoral dishes up page-turning psychological suspense while treating us lucky readers to some of the most literate and stylish writing you'll find anywhere today."--Jeffery Deaver, author of "The Twelfth Card" and "Garden"" of ""Beasts""" "The writing is tough, musculaBiographical Note: BRIAN FREEMAN is a veteran business writer and marketing executive. "Immoral," his first novel, has was selected by Bookspan as International Book of the Month. He and his wife live in Minnesota. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 10/31/2005 pg. 52 (EAN 9780786177783, Compact Disc)

Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2005 pg. 753 (EAN 9780786177783, Compact Disc)

Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2005 pg. 753 (EAN 9780786135462, Analog Audio Cassette)

Publishers Weekly 07/25/2005 pg. 40 (EAN 9780312340421, Hardcover)

Ingram Advance 09/01/2005 pg. 59 (EAN 9780312340421, Hardcover)

Library Journal 08/01/2005 pg. 67 (EAN 9780312340421, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Booksense '76 September 2005 09/01/2005 pg. 1 (EAN 9780312340421, Hardcover)

Library Journal Prepub Alert 05/01/2005 pg. 68 (EAN 9780312340421, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2005 pg. 753 (EAN 9780312340421, Hardcover)

Library Journal 08/15/2005 (EAN 9780312340421, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Contributor Bio:  Freeman, Brian Brian Freeman, MD is Assistant Program Director in the Department of Anesthesiology at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.