The Next Accident: An FBI Profiler Novel

Another wonderful edition to the series. Just when I thought I had it figured out poof a twist!

This is one of those books that you just can't put down. The author has made sure you are invested in these characters with her previous books and, thus, she can jump right in with the story. FBI SupSpAg Pierce Quincy's family is being diabolically murdered - one by one - by an enemy from his past. The problem is there are too many enemies and too little time to protect everyone he cares about. He calls on the help of Rainie Conner (former police officer and former lover) to assist him while his world falls apart around him. Gone is Pierce Quincy's characteristic control in this novel; now he is the victim that we have often seen him help in Ms. Gardner's previous novels. Putting their lives on the lines, Quincy, his remaining daughter, and Rainie fight back, and Quincy learns a lesson about what's important in life. Perhaps the storyline may be confusing for those readers who have not read Ms. Gardner's previous books(all of which I recommend with a warning that The Third Victim involves particularly difficult and dark subject matter). However, this book is quite good. It reads even better than newer novels by Sandra Brown and Tami Hoag...maybe even John Sandford. Lisa Gardner is going to be around for awhile. I highly recommend this book to mystery/thriller readers everywhere.

In her fourth novel, Lisa Gardner has written about a twisted killer who develops a relationship with his victims and then goes in for the kill. FBI Special Agent Pierce Quincy isn?t convinced that his daughter Mandy was solely responsible for the drunk driving accident in which she was killed. So Quincy hires P.I. Rainie Conner, a former cop whom he had previously worked with in Washington State. Though a past relationship between the two is cleverly hinted at, the nature of their involvement remains a mystery as the story line develops. When Rainie arrives in Virginia to investigate Mandy?s accident, she discovers that there was someone in the car with Mandy when she died. Soon, Quincy begins receiving threatening phone calls. The victim count climbs as their connection to Quincy is established. In a plot cleverly crafted with twists and turns, Quincy is almost incontrovertibly linked to the crimes. Will he be able to anticipate the killer?s next move before he claims another victim? With terrifyingly satisfying suspense, this novel is the quintessential example of a fabulous thriller. Until the mystery is uncovered in the final chapter, it is totally unclear as to the identity of the culprit. Brilliant in its execution and plot development, THE NEXT ACCIDENT is a novel not soon to be forgotten.

This book scared the living daylights out of me. Not because it was full of graphic violence or gory scenes. It's the chilling suspense that just steadily creeps at you until you have to put it down and take a deep breath. Lisa Gardner has truly outdone herself in The Next Accident.The two lead characters from The Third Victim are brought back and we see how much and how little their relationship has developed. Pierce Quincy is still a special agent for the FBI and Rainie Conner is getting her life back together and opening up her own private investigating office. Quincy is confronted with a family tragedy when his oldest daughter who had seemly conquered a drinking problem is involved in a terrible accident that leaves her brain dead. When Quincy's ex-wife, Bethie agrees to take their daughter Amanda off life support you would think they would be able to get on with their lives. But for some reason Quincy can't believe the wreck was an accident. He goes to Rainie and hires her to investigate and perhaps open the door to continue their relationship.As Rainie begins to dig into the circumstances surrounding Amanda's wreck, she begins to unravel little details that don't make sense. Then Quincy begins to receive hundred of terrorizing calls from men that he has either put away in prison or from those who just plain hate the FBI. Someone has given out his personal phone number and address. In fact, someone is methodically assuming his identity and destroying his creditability. The killer is cunning and brilliant. He finds out everything about Quincy's life and those who are important to him. Then he selects his next victim. He stalks his victims learning every detail about their lives. He becomes whatever it is they desire. Unfortunately, what they desire often leads to death with the blame being laid at Quincy's feet. This is one nerve-racking book. The story line just flows, the suspense just keeps on building, and the characters are dynamic with well round emotions. If you love suspense, don't mind being scared, then this book should be right up your alley. I have to say, I love suspense and can usually figure out who the bad guys are by the middle of the book. Not this time. Ms. Gardner has written a fascinating tale of chilling suspense that had me guessing the entire time.

What would you do if someone has targeted you for the ultimate revenge? This is the question that plagues FBI Special Agent Pierce Quincy. Quincy's daughter Amanda has been killed in an automobile accident, and the official story is while driving drunk she crashes her car, killing herself and an elderly man. Although Mandy had alcohol problems in the past, Quincy is not convinced this was an accident. Mandy had been clean for awhile, and all the events leading up to the accident don't add up, and Quincy wants answers, the only person he can turn to for help is Rainie Connor, an ex-cop haunted by a case that almost destroyed her.Quincy, and Rainie not only had a professional relationship, but also a personal one, that is why Quincy knows he can trust her to find out what happened to his daughter.As Rainie begins her investigation into the accident, a killer is slowly beginning his plan to destroy all the loved ones in Quincy's life.While shocking new discoveries prove Mandy was killed, a second murder is committed, leaving Quincy as the lead suspect.Desperately trying to prove his innocence, Quincy will enter into a twisted game with a psychopath with only one thing on his mind...revenge. And the next victim will be Quincy's only surviving daughter Kimberly.Non-stop suspense, and masterful plot twists keep the pages turning in `The Next Accident'. Lisa Gardner has crafted a hot shocker with nail biting tension, and explosive action, peopled with engaging characters. No reader will be able to put this book down once begun. From page one the terrifying plot grabs you and doesn't let go.After a string of EXCELLENT bestsellers, Ms. Gardner has given us a masterpiece of suspense, her best yet.A MUST read!Nick Gonnella

In my opinion, Lisa Gardner is one of the most talented novelists that there is on this planet. "The Next Accident" and all of her other three previous novels are magnificent masterpieces of psychological suspense. I actually think she is better than most of the female authors I've mentioned in earlier reviews. "The Next Accident" is Gardner's best novel yet, BY FAR! This one featured Rainie Connor and FBI Agent Pierce Quincy, (who were also in "The Third Victim). Quincy who lives in Virginia close to the FBI Quantico Headquarters, gets news that his daughter has been killed in a fatal car accident. Foul play is suspected. As Pierce tries to piece together the last events of his daughters past and try to narrow down a list of possible suspects with grudges, he starts to worry about his other family members, like his other daughter and his ex-wife. When another tragedy strikes, he goes to Portland, Oregon, to ask for Rainie's help. As Rainie and Pierce work together they have a hard time keep their attraction for each other a secret. Steamy romance and incessant suspense are non-stop in this fabulous thriller. Lisa, you have made it to the top of my list! I can't wait for you next one!