Smash Cut: A Novel

Sandra Brown

Aug 2009 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Seeing Red comes this thrilling novel full of jarring, cinematic twists and breathless suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat.

When millionaire Paul Wheeler is murdered, his family retains renowned lawyer Derek Mitchell to defend the victim’s nephew Creighton—although the police have not charged the young man with the crime. Wheeler’s mistress Julie Rutledge, who is also a suspect, believes that Creighton is the killer despite his rock-solid alibi, and she’ll do almost anything in her quest to prove his guilt—even ruin Derek’s career. But as Derek learns of Creighton’s darker side, especially his bizarre fascination with movie murders, the more he agrees with Julie’s suspicion. The clock ticks down to a shocking ending as Derek and Julie join forces to find the truth. Has Creighton begun re-enacting cinema’s goriest scenes and, if so, who will be his unwilling co-stars? They won’t know until the final Smash Cut.

Ratings and reviews

I think this book is fabulous! I love how the drama and unpredicted events and catastrophes leave you guessing at every corner! I've never been a fan of mystery or suspense novels but this one has me on the edge of my seat in anticipation wondering what will happen next!!!

Good, suspenseful novel but eerie. Creighton's character made me have to stop reading and regroup. I do love the ending, didn't expect that. Sandra, never disappoints!

I have never read a Sandra Brown book that has been bad. Known twist and turns it does it take you to a final ending instead of letting you hang.

About the author

Sandra Brown is the author of seventy-three New York Times bestsellers. She has published over eighty novels and has upwards of eighty million copies of her books in print worldwide. Her work has been translated into thirty-five languages. Four books have been adapted for film. She lives in Texas.