Parallel Lies, Ridley Pearson
Parallel Lies, Ridley Pearson
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Parallel Lies

Author: Ridley Pearson

Narrator: Ridley Pearson

Unabridged: 11 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 09/25/2005

Synopsis

Umberto Alvarez is a grieving man whose quest is to bring down the railroad company he blames for the death of his wife and children three years earlier—no matter who gets in the way. Peter Tyler is an ex-cop looking to redeem himself after being suspended from the force. Now an investigator with the National Transportations Safety Board, he will stop at nothing to catch the elusive Alvarez.But the case is more complicated than it seems. As Tyler’s investigation proceeds, it becomes apparent that Alvarez is no terrorist—in fact, the more Tyler investigates, the closer he comes to the real truth.Packed with action, laced with romance, brimming with heart-stopping suspense, and marked by the intelligence and humility that make Ridley Pearson’s novels stand apart from others in the genre, Parallel Lies will cause listeners to agree that he is “the best damn thriller writer on the planet” (Booklist).

About Ridley Pearson

Ridley Pearson is the author of more than two dozen novels, including the New York Times bestsellers Killer Summer, Killer View and Killer Weekend, the bestselling Lou Boldt crime series, and many books for young readers. He lives with his wife and two daughters, dividing his time between St. Louis, Missouri, and Hailey, Idaho.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Johnny on June 15, 2020

As an occasional reader of thrillers, I felt “dreadfully” ignorant to read the blurb on the dust jacket of Parallel Lies claiming that Ridley Pearson is, “…the best thriller writer on the planet.” This is my first encounter with this, apparently prolific, writer. Indeed, the encounter was positive a......more

Goodreads review by Brian on March 31, 2020

I'm not sure if it is because this book was written 20 years ago or if the story wasn't just that great. It chewed up some time as we live through COVID-19 but it's not among the best I've read for sure.......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on October 08, 2014

This book disappointed me. While the premise of investigating train derailments was interesting, the book didn't fulfill its potential for my tastes. It didn't live up to its promise of suspense after the first 3 fantastic chapters. After that, I couldn't find any sympathy for the principle investig......more

Goodreads review by David on February 22, 2019

I almost always enjoy Pearson's thrillers and this was no exception. The fact that the story revolved around trains was an added bonus for me. Every six weeks or so a Northern Railroad suffers a derailment. The NTSB call in a disgraced homicide investigator to assist them in resolving the mystery. T......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on August 15, 2021

An excellent concept dragged out a little too long - but still fairly exciting. Umberto Alvarez lost his wife and two children when their car was struck by a train. The rail company blamed Mrs. Alvarez for ignoring the crossing signals, knowing full well that the safeguards weren’t working that day......more

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