An FBI special agent, a crime reporter, and a federal prosecutor team up to solve the murder of a talk-show host in this follow-up to Face of Betrayal. While trying to unravel the clues, each woman also must deal with her own personal demons. VERDICT Strong female characters and steady pacing combined with a suspenseful story line will win Wiehl new readers. This is sure to be enjoyed by fans of J.D. Robb. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Bestseller Wiehl and Henry's second Triple Threat novel (after Face of Betrayal) offers an exciting if familiar plot. When Jim Fate, a radio talk host in Portland, Ore., opens a padded envelope addressed to him shortly before going on air, he releases a poison gas, possibly sarin, that soon kills him. The package also contains a copy of Talk Radio, originally a play, later a movie, about the true-life murder of Denver talk show host Alan Berg. Caught in the subsequent investigation are three young professionals with links to law enforcement: federal prosecutor Allison Pierce, who's pregnant; FBI special agent Nicole "Nic" Hedges; and Cassidy Shaw, a TV crime reporter, who formed the "Triple Threat Club" after a high school reunion. Readers will identify with these very real women as they try to uncover Fate's killer, and each battles a personal demon-Allison her fear of miscarriage, Nic her fear of her daughter's criminal father, and Cassidy her prescription drug addiction. (Apr.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved