The 3rd Woman: A Thriller

The 3rd Woman: A Thriller

An award-winning journalist delivers a chilling and unique thriller, in which a daring reporter's investigation into her sister's death draws her into the crosshairs of enemies determined to keep their secrets safe-at any cost.The United States and China have struck a shocking bargain: In return for forgiving trillions in debt, the Peoples Republic of China-now the worlds dominant global superpower-has established a permanent military presence on US soil. Years of decline have left America economically vulnerable, and evidence of Chinas cultural and political dominance is everywhere.Journalist Madison Webb is obsessed with exposing the lies and corruption that have corroded her once great society. When her sister is savagely murdered, the police insist its an isolated crime. But Madison suspects the cops are hiding something. Digging for answers, she discovers her sisters death may be one of many . . . and part of a dangerous conspiracy. Even though her life is on the line, Madison refuses to give up on the story. And sooner or later, she will have to confront the consequences of exposing the powerful forces intent on hiding the truth.ReviewExcellent. This is an intelligent, finely crafted mystery, a speculative thriller that brilliantly channels the anxieties of our time. - New York Times Book ReviewExcellent. Think of this novel as a gritty, noirish crossbreed of Blade Runner and L.A. Confidential.... This is an intelligent, finely crafted mystery, a speculative thriller that brilliantly channels the anxieties of our time. - New York Times Book ReviewBoldly imaginative. A magnetic heroine in a heart-racing story. - A. D. Miller, author of Man Booker-shortlisted SnowdropsThe writing is concise and compellingly readable. Freedland has another winner here. - BooklistThe United States debt to China has changed the balance of power dramatically in this convincing near-future thriller from Freedland...who keeps the pages turning and unveils a twist that few will anticipate. - Publishers WeeklyJonathan Freedlands inventive, thought-provoking political context gives the good plot added bite, depth and intelligence. - The Times (London)The story, spiced with murder and torture, is engrossingly labyrinthine. - Sunday TelegraphA killer novelfull of intrigue, plotting, and duplicity. - Piers MorganNobody does the high-IQ, high-octane thriller better than Jonathan Freedland. - Tony ParsonsFrom the Back CoverThe first two murders went unnoticed. The third will change everything. . . .She can't save her sister.Journalist Madison Webb is obsessed with exposing lies and corruption. But she never thought she'd be investigating her own sister's murder.She can't trust the police.Madison refuses to accept the official line that Abigail's death was an isolated crime. She uncovers evidence that suggests her sister was the third victim in a series of killings hushed up as part of a major conspiracy.She can expose the truth.In a United States that now bows before the People's Republic of China, corruption is rife-the government dictates what the truth is. With her life on the line, Madison must give up her quest for justice-or face the consequences. . . .About the AuthorJournalist and broadcaster Jonathan Freedland is a weekly columnist for the Guardian, where he edits the papers op-ed pages and chairs its Editorial Board. He was previously the Guardians Washington correspondent. In 2014 he won the George Orwell Prize for Journalism. He lives in London with his wife and their two children. Freedland.