Shot Clock - by Andrew Bourelle

Book Synopsis

"A slam dunk of a thriller"--James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Basketball star Garrett's brother has been kidnapped--and if he doesn't fix the NBA championship, Jake will be dead before the final buzzer in this edge-of-the-seat thriller set in the dark, criminal underbelly of Sin City

Caitlin Glass had aspirations of becoming a professional basketball player until an injury ended her college career. Now a small-town police officer with a husband and young son, she's watched with envy as her ex-boyfriend, Garrett Streeter, became a star. But as Garrett leads his team to the NBA Finals, he suddenly shows up at her door, asking for help.

Garrett's brother has been kidnapped. If Garrett wants Jake to survive, he has to do the unthinkable: cheat, and fix the championship series.

If they don't track Jake down before the final buzzer, he'll be dead. Putting aside her deep misgivings, Caitlin dives into the dark, criminal underbelly of glitzy Las Vegas while the clock is ticking, and the seconds Jake has to live are running out . . .

Shot Clock is the latest novel by critically acclaimed author Andrew Bourelle, James Patterson's co-writer, who Publishers Weekly described as "a writer to watch". Fans of Harlan Coben, David Baldacci, and Lee Child, take note!

Review Quotes

Shot Clock fires from both barrels-- "The Albuquerque Journal"

A breathless, twisted, ticking clock of a novel-- "Christopher Golden on 48 Hours to Kill"

A perfect ticking-clock thriller, with depth, character and mystery - very highly recommended-- "Lee Child on 48 Hours to Kill"

A pulse-pounding thriller where every second counts. Readers won't be able to put it down-- "Victor Methos, bestselling author of The Silent Watcher"

A slick, fast-paced novel that delves into the fascinating world of the NBA and Las Vegas's less glittery side. A taut thriller with emotional depth-- "Niki Mackay, author of The Due Date"

Andrew Bourelle's SHOT CLOCK is a slam dunk of a thriller. Action both on the court and in the field merge into a riveting, throat-clutching climax that left me looking for someone to high-five - or at least, push this book into their hands. A balls-to-the-wall thriller that should be on everyone's must-read list-- "James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestseller of Arkangel"

Bourelle keeps the action popping on and off the court . . . A ruthlessly stripped-down novel bound to lure in both basketball fans and those who'd never watch a game-- "Kirkus Reviews"

Bourelle puts the pedal to the metal in this riveting sports-centered action thriller-- "Best Thriller Books"

Bourelle's latest is a breathtaking, full-court-sprint of a novel about professional basketball, the Vegas underworld, and the risks we'll take for the ones we love. Shot Clock has all the electrifying energy and intensity of a tied Game Seven in its final minute-- "Michael Kardos, author of Bluff"

Fast-paced . . . [Readers will] eagerly await the next twist-- "Booklist"

The best thriller I've read all year-- "James Patterson on 48 Hours to Kill"