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Praise for these other novels by New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan

“If you haven’t been reading Brennan’s truly exceptional Lucy Kincaid/Sean Rogan series, then you have been missing out … In this mind-blowing installment, Brennan also gives readers a fascinating look into the mindset of her epic villains. A chilling thrill-fest from beginning to end.”

—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!) on No Good Deed

“Allison Brennan reaches new heights in Poisonous, and this smart, sophisticated entry in the Maxine Revere series raises her to the level of Lisa Gardner and Harlan Coben.”

—Providence Journal

“A fast-paced, suspenseful read with interesting characters and sinister twists that keep you turning the pages for more.”

—Karin Slaughter

“Allison Brennan’s Poisonous has it all … A twisty and compelling read.”

—Lisa Unger

“Don’t miss Max Revere’s roller-coaster new thriller. Talk about grit and courage, Max never gives up.”

—Catherine Coulter on Compulsion

“Packs in the thrills as investigative reporter Max confronts new murders and old family secrets in a suspense novel guaranteed to keep you up late at night!”

—Lisa Gardner on Notorious

“Amazing … The interconnectivity of Brennan’s books allows her ensemble of characters to evolve, adding a rich flavor to the intense suspense.”

—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!) on Best Laid Plans

“Gut-wrenching and chilling, this is a story you won’t soon forget!”

—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on Dead Heat

“All the excitement and suspense I have come to expect from Allison Brennan.”

—Fresh Fiction on Stolen

“Once again Brennan weaves a complex tale of murder, vengeance, and treachery filled with knife-edged tension and clever twists. The Lucy Kincaid/Sean Rogan novels just keep getting better!”

—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick) on Stalked

“Brennan throws a lot of story lines into the air and juggles them like a master. The mystery proves to be both compelling and complex … [A] chilling and twisty romantic suspense gem.”

—Associated Press on Silenced

“The evolution of Lucy Kincaid from former victim to instinctive and talented agent continues in Brennan’s new heart-stopping thriller … From first to last, this story grabs hold and never lets go.”

—RT Book Reviews (Top Pick) on Silenced

“Explosive suspense ratchets up with every turn of the page … will leave people clamoring for more stories of Max Revere. I know I will be!”

—James Rollins on Notorious

“Brennan introduces readers to a new and fascinating heroine worth rooting for. She’s an investigative reporter who’s not afraid to kick butt, climb a tree, or go to jail in pursuit of her story. She’s savvy and smart and takes no prisoners. Buckle up and brace yourself for Maxine Revere.”

—Sandra Brown on Notorious

ALSO BY ALLISON BRENNAN

Cut and Run

The Third to Die

Nothing to Hide

Too Far Gone

Abandoned

Breaking Point

Shattered

Make Them Pay

The Lost Girls

Poisonous

No Good Deed

Best Laid Plans

Compulsion

Dead Heat

Notorious

Cold Snap

Stolen

Stalked

Silenced

If I Should Die

Kiss Me, Kill Me

Love Me to Death

Carnal Sin

Original Sin

Cutting Edge

Fatal Secrets

Sudden Death

Playing Dead

Tempting Evil

Killing Fear

Fear No Evil

See No Evil

Speak No Evil

The Kill

The Hunt

The Prey

About the Author

ALLISON BRENNAN is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels. Most recently, she was nominated for Best Paperback Original Thriller by the International Thriller Writers and is a two-time winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award by Kiss of Death. Married for more than a quarter of a century, Allison and her husband Dan raised five children. They recently relocated from California to Arizona with their two youngest where they are looking forward to baseball’s spring training and exploring the Grand Canyon.

Visit her website at: www.allisonbrennan.com, or sign up for email updates here.

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Contents

Title Page

Copyright Notice

Prologue

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Twenty

Chapter Twenty-one

Chapter Twenty-two

Chapter Twenty-three

Chapter Twenty-four

Chapter Twenty-five

Chapter Twenty-six

Chapter Twenty-seven

Chapter Twenty-eight

Chapter Twenty-nine

Chapter Thirty

Chapter Thirty-one

Chapter Thirty-two

Chapter Thirty-three

Chapter Thirty-four

Chapter Thirty-five

Chapter Thirty-six

Chapter Thirty-seven

Chapter Thirty-eight

Chapter Thirty-nine

Chapter Forty

Chapter Forty-one

Chapter Forty-two

Chapter Forty-three

Chapter Forty-four

Chapter Forty-five

Chapter Forty-six

Chapter Forty-seven

Chapter Forty-eight

Chapter Forty-nine

Chapter Fifty

Chapter Fifty-one

Chapter Fifty-two

Acknowledgments

Praise Page

Also by Allison Brennan

About the Author

Copyright

This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

First published in the United States by St. Martin’s Paperbacks, an imprint of St. Martin’s Publishing Group.

COLD AS ICE

Copyright © 2020 by Allison Brennan.

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