Out of Nowhere

It is unfortunately an uncommon experience to find a compelling and utterly suspensful thriller with a well defined and believable heroine. "Out of Nowhere" is just such a thriller. It has a fascinating heroine and a real sense of danger to her. Her circumstances seem highly believable and, in this age of paranoia and terrorism, her inability to trust actually seems relatable. I don't want to rehash the plot in this review, but I do very much recommend this novel. It's engrossing.

*Out of Nowhere* is easily one of the best books I've ever read. I just re-read it a few days ago and it still kept me awake, wanting to finish just one more page. Amanda Maxwell/Erica Baird is the ultimate heroine, and Jake Fowler the perfect match for her. Doris Mortman obviously did her research before attempting to create this story what with the details of the witness protection program, money laundering, mobster, etc. She weaves an intricate tale that pulls you in, and has you on the edge of your seat while Max fights to get her life back. It has the perfect combination of suspense, romance and intrigue that keeps you reading til the last page when the villain is finally revealed as someone you least suspect.

This was my first time reading Doris Mortman's book and I must say it was great from page 1! I never guessed the ending, wich is unusual for me. I am now looking for her other books! A very believable story!

I read a lot of books, probably at least five a week. And I don't remember the last time I could not put a book down. I got up early this morning before work to finish it! Very well written, excellent character development, suspenseful. This is my first Mortman book and I look forward to reading others. It's so nice to see a female character who uses her wits and character to forge her own way. Never did I feel she was a victim. She never allowed herself to be. I really liked that. I recommend this highly.

Dorris Mortman has again woven a tangled web of characters that drive the reader onward! Her newest heroine is Amanda Maxwell is a young woman who has left the Witness protection program to find a life for herself. In reading 'Out of Nowhere' we are consumed with a desire to see Amanda find that life of freedom she seeks, while trying to second guess the motive of every character she encounters. The book set mainly in New York offers the reader glimses of the police force, wallstreet, the mafia and how they are all entwined! You'll find it hard a hard book to put down! Linda Rocco