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  • Published: 24 May 2016
  • ISBN: 9780553395075
  • Imprint: RH US eBook Adult
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 267

13 Under the Wire

A Layla Remington Novel

  • Gil Reavill


International Thriller Writers Award finalist Gil Reavill returns with another riveting crime novel featuring detective Layla Remington—perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and Nevada Barr. As 13 Under the Wire unfolds, Layla’s dark and traumatic past threatens to explode into the here and now.
 
Los Angeles is in the grip of a monster riot. After thirty-six straight hours on duty, sheriff’s detective Layla Remington makes an error that could cost her badge. Shell-shocked, she retreats to the LASD’s temporary staging area: a once-grand mansion that Layla knows from what seems like a lifetime ago. . . .
 
It’s ten years earlier. Layla is twenty-two, a probationary cadet at the police academy. A childhood friend has died tragically in Tijuana, and Layla finds herself once again enmeshed in the lavish lives of the über-wealthy Loushane family. The privileged kids she grew up with are taking their places among the upper crust. But as Layla wraps up the late Simon Loushane’s affairs, she stumbles upon a clue to something very sinister that haunts the family.
 
Unable to quell her curiosity, Layla pulls at the threads of greed and tragedy—and unravels a twisted history of evil that stretches from the Gold Coast of Mexico to the Sonora Desert. And now, a decade later, those demons have come back to claim her.

  • Published: 24 May 2016
  • ISBN: 9780553395075
  • Imprint: RH US eBook Adult
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 267

Praise for 13 Under the Wire

Praise for 13 Hollywood Apes:

  • "The first chapter grabbed my attention...it honestly brought tears to my eyes...refreshing...it was executed in a spectacular way...superbly interesting." -Bell Book and Candle Blog
  • 13 Hollywood Apes combines a lot of elements that appeal, all wrapped up in a complex detective thriller puzzle that I enjoyed a lot. And it nails the dog-eat-dog world of L.A. politics to the wall...If you're an animal lover (or a lover of Hollywood tales) who also loves thrillers, this one is a bargain and you'll probably want to snap it up." -Popcorn Reads
  • "An original plot for a murder mystery. In addition, author Gil Reavill has created a nice set of characters and detective Layla Remington is a winner." -The North Country Review of Books
  • "All the characters were realistic and multi-layered...The author weaves a nice storyline...It was a really good book." -Lilac Reviews
  • "Stylish, interesting, and loaded with some meaty issues...The pacing of the story was just right...truly captivating...a smart read" -Patricia's Wisdom.com
  • "A penetrating look at what makes the difference between human and ape and whether apes should be treated as animals--and property--or as near-humans...Worthwhile." -Buried Under Books
  • "Layla is dedicated, but flawed. Human, yet persistent...[13 Hollywood Apes] will leave the reader breathless and amazed...a very solid mystery...a page turner that you can NOT put down til the stunning ending! Do not skip this one -it is well worth reading! I will be looking forward to the new book!" -Bless Their Hearts Mom Blog