"Action-packed yet character driven romantic suspense"
The Internet game "Play-Survive-Win" involves three
participants: Target, Protector, and Assassin. The
Protector must prevent the Assassin from killing the
Target who seeks to obtain a code that if entered before
death, they survive rich; but if killed the Assassin earns
the award money. Someone has brought PSW to the real
world with permanent death as a strong possibility. Manhattan waitress and wannabe performer Jennifer Martin
signed up years ago to play PSW online, but never did.
Now she is notified just like her former roommate had been
(see THE GIVENCHY CODE) that she is playing the game in
the real world as a Protector of suspended FBI Agent
Devlin Brady, who was involved in the last game. Jen
takes the threat serious, but a guilt laden Devlin feeling
remorse over killing his partner, welcomes the Assassin's
bullet. That is until he realizes Jen could die for him.
The Target protects the Protector while they work together
to solve PSW before the assassin can kill either of them;
making matters even more dangerous, the Assassin has a
grudge against her Target. The latest PSW thriller is an action-packed yet character
driven romantic suspense tale that never slows down once
Jen, who takes the PSW notification email seriously,
struggles to get the Target motivated. In fact the only
reason Devlin plays is he feels a need to protect his
protector. The Assassin is perfect as she sees an
opportunity to avenge Devlin for doing his job by locking
her away. The MANOLO MATRIX is magnificent. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted January 25, 2006
SummaryUSA Today bestselling author of The Givenchy Code,
Julie Kenner reloads for her second novel of high-heeled
thrills as another woman gets pulled into a mysterious world
of extreme gaming where she must play or die.
Aspiring actress Jennifer Crane knows all about
games—the games girls play to get a guy; the games
actresses play to land a part; and the good old game of
credit-card roulette. (How else is a girl supposed to afford
her shoes?) But she never expected to be playing a game with
life-or-death consequences. Unable to successfully score an
acting gig, she has, instead, been cast in the role of
reluctant bodyguard to a real-life assassin's target—a
dashing FBI agent of all people!—and must embark with
him upon a scavenger hunt across Manhattan in search of the
ultimate prize: survival. Before this, Jenn's definition of
fighting dirty has been elbowing her way to the front of the
line at a Manolo sample sale. Now, if she wants to stay
alive, she's going to have to learn a few new uses for her
stilettos. . . and they ain't pretty.
Fast, flirty, and full of great footwear, The Manolo
Matrix is another electrifying adventure in this breakout
series for fashionistas who love a perfectly appointed
mystery.
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