The Deadline

Praise for KiKi Swinson
 
“Pitch-perfect dialogue, juicy sexual trysts, cold-blooded betrayal, and ruthless violence mark this suspenseful fast-moving tale that is topped off by a shocking epilogue.” —Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW on The Score 

“Swinson delivers another strong, fully dimensional lead character in Misty, who begins as an ordinary career woman and ends up in ever deeper trouble with each wrong choice.”—Booklist on The Black Market

“National bestselling author Swinson is back, with a new novel packed with suspense, intrigue, and brutally memorable characters, all portrayed through the lens of gritty Southern life. You’ll keep flipping pages to see how the story’s heroine faces a succession of harrowing adventures as she fights desperately to keep herself, and those she loves, alive.” —The Grio on The Safe House
 
“Edgy street fiction with an extra dose of suspense…For MadameNoire loyalists with an addiction to street stories, Kiki Swinson’s latest book is a strong follow-up to her much talked about novel, The Score. Kiki Swinson has raised the bar with The Mark, not only because of the cat and mouse theme that sits between the pages, but also because of the ocean-deep suspense that runs all through it.” —MadameNoire on The Mark
 
“From one of the most prolific and respected voices in urban fiction…You’ll tear though this vivid and pulse-pounding journey of a young woman on the run, who will do whatever she can to save her life—and protect those she loves.” —CrimeReads on The Safe House

“Breathless suspense explodes on practically every page, highlighted by scenes of violence and merciless, execution-style murders. Lauren comes off as something of Superwoman who performs feats of strength two days after giving birth, but that just adds to the page-turning appeal. Swinson’s name will generate strong interest.” —Library Journal on The Mark