Spurred Ambition (Pinnacle Peak Series) - Softcover

Phelan, Twist

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1590583655 ISBN 13: 9781590583654

Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, 2007

Synopsis

After her first attempt at breaking and entering, business attorney Hannah Dain heads for the cliffs of Pinnacle Peak, Arizona to rock climband winds up in the middle of an anti-Indian protest turned violent. She escapes, but makes an enemy. To make things worse, a shocking family revelation sends her on a hunt for someone who has been gone for almost thirty years. Then Hannah meets Tony Soto. Hannah is beguiled by the Native American/Latino who is passionately committed to the betterment of his tribe. Is Tony an innocent victim, or is he part of an elaborate financial hoax where more than money is at stake? Can Hannah unravel the scheme and find the key to the mystery of her past? This is the action-packed sequel to Family Claims.

About this title

About the Author:

Twist Phelan received her undergraduate and law degrees from Stanford University. A retired trial lawyer, she enjoys world travel and endurance athletics. Her research for False Fortune included outrigger racing in Australia and surf-ski paddling in Hawaii.

From Booklist:

Fans of extreme sports will admire Phelan's protagonist, lawyer and athlete Hannah Dain, but even those more at home on the couch will still enjoy the brainy heroine. Set in fictional Pinnacle Peak, Arizona, Phelan's series highlights a different sport each time--this third entry features rock climbing. While on a solo climb, Hannah is bailed out of a tight spot by an incredibly handsome man named Tony. To her delight and horror, the two share a sizzling kiss less than an hour after meeting--something Hannah's boyfriend, Cooper, definitely would not appreciate. With personal issues forcing her from the family law firm, Hannah interviews for a job doing legal work for the Tohono O'odham Office of Tribal affairs. Her boss? None other than sexy Tony. As Hannah tries to remain faithful to her too-nice boyfriend, Tony is suddenly kidnapped, prompting her to don her sleuth's hat. The sports angle makes an intriguing frame, but it's not really necessary to the success of this series, which boasts a nice mix of desert atmosphere and appealing characters. Jenny McLarin
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About this edition

• Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1590583655
• ISBN 13: 9781590583654
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 265