THE EDGE OF TRUST
"To Protect And Save With Valiance, Vigilance, and VALOR"
© By Katherine Bryan March 2012
Emotional, Adrenaline-Filled Thrill Ride!
The stakes are incredible. Failure is unimaginable. The malice unthinkable.
Living a nightmare…
When EDGE operative Dillon Caldwell follows a direct order to infiltrate and bring down the Sanchez Brothers drug cartel, he figures it will be a long, perilous year that he might not survive. He has no idea that his one year assignment will become three punishing, soul-destroying years, or that the price of his mission will ultimately be paid with the lives of his family.
Dillon thought nothing could match the pain of losing his wife, but when Sara mysteriously turns up twelve months later, beaten yet alive, he realizes he was wrong. Sara has secrets she’s unwilling to share, secrets that may cost them their lives.
Hunted by a relentless killer...
Rafael Sanchez has turned a vendetta into a war with no rules. He has taken retribution to an extreme and wants to shatter more than just Dillon’s life. He wants to destroy every reason Dillon has left for living.
One way in, and and no way out...
Trapped in a hostile jungle, Dillon and Sara have nowhere to turn, nowhere to hide, and they find themselves shifting from the shadows of vengeance into the sunlight of justice. In order to survive, they can trust no one, will betray anyone, and are determined to win at whatever the cost.
Even if it means going over the edge.
The stakes are incredible. Failure is unimaginable. The malice unthinkable.
Living a nightmare…
When EDGE operative Dillon Caldwell follows a direct order to infiltrate and bring down the Sanchez Brothers drug cartel, he figures it will be a long, perilous year that he might not survive. He has no idea that his one year assignment will become three punishing, soul-destroying years, or that the price of his mission will ultimately be paid with the lives of his family.
Dillon thought nothing could match the pain of losing his wife, but when Sara mysteriously turns up twelve months later, beaten yet alive, he realizes he was wrong. Sara has secrets she’s unwilling to share, secrets that may cost them their lives.
Hunted by a relentless killer...
Rafael Sanchez has turned a vendetta into a war with no rules. He has taken retribution to an extreme and wants to shatter more than just Dillon’s life. He wants to destroy every reason Dillon has left for living.
One way in, and and no way out...
Trapped in a hostile jungle, Dillon and Sara have nowhere to turn, nowhere to hide, and they find themselves shifting from the shadows of vengeance into the sunlight of justice. In order to survive, they can trust no one, will betray anyone, and are determined to win at whatever the cost.
Even if it means going over the edge.
**From One Good Book Deserves Another - Emotional, Adrenaline-Filled Thrill Ride**
When EDGE operative Dillon Caldwell was given a mission to infiltrate the Sanchez Drug Cartel and bring down Rafael Sanchez, Dillon figured it would be a long, grueling year he might not survive. He had no idea it would be three horrific, gut-churning years, or that the price paid for his efforts would be a nightmare worse than abject failure.
Dillon, wracked by loss and guilt, is nearly rabid in his hunt for Sanchez, intent on ending his reign of terror. What Dillon finds along the way, though, will change everything he thought he knew to be true. Washed up on a nearby beach, badly beaten and suffering from exposure, is the woman he thought dead for the past twelve months. His wife Sara is alive.
Dillon's stunned relief and joy are short-lived, however, shredded by the razor-sharp fangs of betrayal and kept secrets, scorched by the obvious disdain from a woman who may as well be a stranger. And if that's not enough, not only is Sanchez is still out there, but Dillon can't even trust the people he works for.
He's got a sadistic, murderous drug lord after him and someone from his own country betraying him. He's got a wife who is alive, but looks at him with loathing. And he's got the knowledge that, despite his best efforts, he has failed every single person he loved. But wait, Dillon's plate isn't yet full. The stakes he's played with for three years are raised higher still when he finds out that Sanchez has something of his, something Dillon didn't even know existed. And it's a game-changer in every way.
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KT Bryan doesn't just kick off her Team EDGE series with this powerhouse of a story, she fills it with rocket fuel and launches it straight into the stratosphere. Powerful writing, a hell of a plot, and two flawed characters thrust into one incredibly perilous situation after another are the backbone of this awesome debut. The devil is in the detail, and Bryan proved herself adept at snagging that devil by the throat, slamming it down on the page, and introducing her characters to hell.
USA TODAY - If you're looking for a dark thrilling read as unpredictable as it is emotionally wrenching, look no further. Get ready for the mother of all plot twist-veering the story toward a road that isn't anywhere on the map.
REVIEWS
Average Customer Review 5.0 out of 5 stars
5.0 out of 5 stars Captured my attention immediately....and held it to the end., April 7, 2012
By Australia This review is from: THE EDGE OF TRUST (TEAM EDGE) (Kindle Edition)
Right from the opening sentence I was drawn in to this novel. Having exhausted the library of Suzanne Brockmann, I have been looking for another author to capture my attention. Finally, success!
The multidimensional characters in "The EDGE Of Trust", interesting support "cast", and complex plot, combine to create a novel well worth reading.
5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked, Reeled In, and On KT's Stringer, April 26, 2012
By Duke of Earle (Victoria, TX United States) This review is from: THE EDGE OF TRUST (TEAM EDGE) (Kindle Edition)
It's a cliche to write that the pages turn themselves (especially when it's an electronic book without real pages), but that's the effect this writer has. An obvious student of the suspense and action genre, KT required about one paragraph to get me interested (Hooked). Then the level of intensity continued to build all the way to the last chapter where... No, I won't spoil it for you.
I often become a frustrated reader when characters don't communicate clearly with each other, causing themselves and others needless conflict and personal jeopardy. In this book that lack of clear communication occurs; but it's okay because (reflective of the book's title) no one knows who they can trust!
In summary, the good guys are very good and the bad guys really bad. The dialogue is believable and the action continuous. Suspense builds until you (the reader) find yourself wanting to skim forward to learn what happens, but not daring to do so for fear of missing something critical to the plot (Reeled In).
I'll be in line to buy the next title from this author. (On KT's Stringer!)
5.0 out of 5 stars RAVE reviews for KT Bryan, April 8, 2012
By Sandy Szarka - This review is from: THE EDGE OF TRUST (TEAM EDGE) (Kindle Edition)
This book was a gripping, edge of your seat, thrill ride and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a great read! I tried to parcel it out to myself, in small segments, like little bites of rich dark chocolate, to stave off the appetite, but it kept calling me back to read more! KT Bryan did a wonderful job of creating a world of intrigue, suspense, SEAL Team ops, drug lord violence, and family dynamics, all rolled into one super readable, fast paced book! KT Bryan writes with a very vivid, descriptive, eloquent, expressive, detailed style, that allows the reader to become engrossed in the story-line, and also picture, and empathize with, everything the characters are going through. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and am so looking forward to the sequel!! I read the teaser chapters and didn't want it to end. I will be watching for it with great anticipation!
Thank you KT for sharing your masterful talent with all of us! Keep up the great work!!
5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS read!, April 3, 2012
By richard stork (pocatello, idaho United States) This review is from: The EDGE of Trust: Team EDGE (Paperback)
If you want to enter the world of secret ops and drug cartel dealings, this is the book for you. KT has a way of putting the reader right in the clutches of each paragraph. She is one of the most descriptive writers I've ever read. I'm sure her next book will be just as successful as well. Congratulations on the first of many books to come---looking forward to each and every one.
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant start to a great new series! March 30, 2012
By P.G. Forte (Oberon, California) - This review is from: THE EDGE OF TRUST (TEAM EDGE) (Kindle Edition)
I was privileged to read this book prior to its publication and I'm thrilled it has now finally been made available to a wider audience. Edge of Trust is a brilliant start to a great new series filled with touching romance, unforgettable characters, non-stop action and edge-of-your-seat suspense...no pun intended. If you're a fan of romantic suspense you'll love this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Edge of Trust, March 29, 2012
By Avid Reader - This review is from: THE EDGE OF TRUST (TEAM EDGE) (Kindle Edition)
K.T. Bryan has created a new level in fiction writing. The author has combined an action thriller that will take your breath away with the suspense with a romantic love story . The characters are believable and likable. I found that although I hated the villains, I also found myself feeling some sympathy and understanding for some of them as I learned their backgrounds. K. T. Bryan has succeeded in putting the readers in every scene and allowing them to vicariously live the events. As more people discover this author's work it should find its place among the best seller lists and we may soon be able to watch movies based upon it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Read The EDGE OF TRUST!, March 29, 2012
By GinGin - This review is from: THE EDGE OF TRUST (TEAM EDGE) (Kindle Edition)
KT Bryan takes you to the Edge in this action packed, can't-stop-reading novel. Trust me; it will leave you wanting more--and even more won't be enough.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Edge of Trust, March 28, 2012
By Rene - This review is from: THE EDGE OF TRUST (TEAM EDGE) (Kindle Edition)
This novel grabs you with intrigue so fast, you cannot put it down. Thank you Kt Bryan for this thrilling, action packed adventure. We look forward to seeing the sequel.
5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of your seat suspense!!, March 27, 2012
By Claudia - This review is from: THE EDGE OF TRUST (TEAM EDGE) (Kindle Edition)
A seemingly effortless dive into a chasm filled with intrigue that leaves you breathless and wanting for more-Hold on for the ride of your life. KT Bryan has arrived...