Hand of Fate- by Lis Wiehl

Hand of Fate is the first Lis Wiehl book I’ve read, but it definitely won’t be the last. The story revolves around solving the murder of an outspoken radio talk show host, who died after the release of poisonous gas delivered to him in a package. Soon thereafter the city is in a panic and people flee from the danger that a poisonous gas release and possible terrorist threat poses. Involved in the action are three women, known as the Triple Threat Club, whose occupations are FBI agent, crime reporter, and federal prosecutor. Not only are these women friends, but their professional lives are also intertwined as they deal with the aftermath of the tragic day in Portland. Whereas most of the novel focuses on the mystery of who murdered Jim Fate, the infamous talk show host, there are also glimpses into the personal lives of the three women. They each have secrets and face individual and family challenges.

Anyone who likes a good mystery, which is also full of action, will enjoy this book. It starts out with the same level of intensity one would encounter during an episode of the TV show, 24. The characters are individuals with very real lives and problems. It is not predictable like many whodunits, but rather, will keep you guessing as to the identity of the real culprit up until the time of the reveal. It is one of those books that you hate to put down because you really need to know what is going to happen next and how it will be resolved. I was glad I chose to read and review this book as part of Thomas Nelson’s Book Sneeze blogger program (http://booksneeze.com/ .)