- Hardcover: 330 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine Books; First Edition edition (14 Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 034545345X
- ISBN-13: 978-0345453457
- Product Dimensions: 24.5 x 16.5 x 3.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,585,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Linda Howard meshes hot sex, emotional impact, and gripping tension.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Linda Howard is a superbly original storyteller.' Iris Johansesn 'You can't read just one Linda Howard.' Catherine Coutler 'Linda Howard's sensual stories will make your heart beat a little faster...' LITERARY TIMES
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Returning to the entrancing supernatural territory of her popular novels Dream Man and Son of the Morning, New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard has written a sizzling new novel that is her most daring, exciting, and original yet.
In 1985, with much fanfare, a time capsule was buried under the front lawn of a small-town county courthouse, to be reopened in 2085. But just twenty years later, in the dead of night, the capsule is dug up, its contents stolen. That same night, one of the contributors to the capsule is brutally slain in his home–with no sign of forced entry or indication of a struggle. One by one, others who had placed items in the time capsule are murdered.
Besides his suspicions about the sudden, mysterious appearance of Nikita Stover, the chief investigator, Knox Davis, has absolutely no leads. And while Nikita’s no murderer, she seems to be hiding plenty of secrets. With more at stake than anyone else realizes, the smart-talking Nikita is determined to catch this cunning killer–while at the same time battling her own deepening feelings for a man and for a world in which she doesn’t belong.
When readers crave a seductive novel of unrelenting suspense with a paranormal twist, Linda Howard delivers time and again . . . make that Killing Time–a captivating, character-rich story that races along on a breathless plot full of action and intimacy, romance and danger, thrills and intrigue.
In 1985, with much fanfare, a time capsule was buried under the front lawn of a small-town county courthouse, to be reopened in 2085. But just twenty years later, in the dead of night, the capsule is dug up, its contents stolen. That same night, one of the contributors to the capsule is brutally slain in his home–with no sign of forced entry or indication of a struggle. One by one, others who had placed items in the time capsule are murdered.
Besides his suspicions about the sudden, mysterious appearance of Nikita Stover, the chief investigator, Knox Davis, has absolutely no leads. And while Nikita’s no murderer, she seems to be hiding plenty of secrets. With more at stake than anyone else realizes, the smart-talking Nikita is determined to catch this cunning killer–while at the same time battling her own deepening feelings for a man and for a world in which she doesn’t belong.
When readers crave a seductive novel of unrelenting suspense with a paranormal twist, Linda Howard delivers time and again . . . make that Killing Time–a captivating, character-rich story that races along on a breathless plot full of action and intimacy, romance and danger, thrills and intrigue.
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"HEY, KNOX, WHO DUG THAT HOLE NEXT TO THE FLAGPOLE?" Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I'm sorry, but did i read another book by Linda Howard that the review was about, because i thought that "The Killing Time",was absolute rubbish.
The synopsis,made the story sound brilliant, but reading the book, felt as if Ms. Howard had no idea what to do with the story. The charactors had no depth to them, nothing was really explained - in fact, nothing really happened. There was a great deal of talk and here was a great deal of charactors, who i thought - well what was the point in them being here, those being Ruth and Byron.
I paid a little bit extra to get this book as early as possible, and now i wish that i had listened to those reviews on the american site - they thought it was rubbish as well.
I really hope Ms. Howard improves on her next novel, these last two, haven't been the best.
I personally wouldn't recommend this book - but who knows!
The synopsis,made the story sound brilliant, but reading the book, felt as if Ms. Howard had no idea what to do with the story. The charactors had no depth to them, nothing was really explained - in fact, nothing really happened. There was a great deal of talk and here was a great deal of charactors, who i thought - well what was the point in them being here, those being Ruth and Byron.
I paid a little bit extra to get this book as early as possible, and now i wish that i had listened to those reviews on the american site - they thought it was rubbish as well.
I really hope Ms. Howard improves on her next novel, these last two, haven't been the best.
I personally wouldn't recommend this book - but who knows!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was poor, poor and dare I say it poor.LH seems to think that riding on her previous books is enough. She's shortchanging all of her loyal fans, I have been reading LH since she was writing for silouhette and have all of her early works and to be honest I would much rather read them than this. It's awful, no chemistry between the characters, no sizzle and burn. To the point of I didn't care whether or not they ended up together, it is unthinkable that I actually sold this on at my local bookstore. Save your money and find her older works.
30 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
On January 1, 1985, a time capsule was buried under the front lawn of Peke County Courthouse in Kentucky, beside the flag pole. It was due to be reopened in 2085. Knox Davis was fifteen-years-old when he watched the ceremony with his father. The newspaper stated that twelve items went into the capsule. However, Knox counted thirteen items as he watched the capsule being loaded. He even mentioned it to his father, Kelvin. Kelvin knew better than to doubt his son. Knox loved mysteries and always double checked his facts. If Knox said thirteen items went in, then thirteen items went in. Knox wondered for twenty years what the extra item was.
In 2005, chief Investigator Knox Davis is stumped when there is a hole where the time capsule used to be. The camera tapes show a bright flash one second and a hole the next. This is no sign of tampering with the tapes. Knox wants to find out how someone unburied and stole the capsule in a single second. That same night, one of the people who donated something in the capsule is murdered in his home with no sign of forced entry and no explanation. One-by-one, the other contributors are murdered.
Nikita Stover suddenly shows up in town claiming to be a FBI agent. Yet there is no record of her. Know should have arrested her for impersonating an agent, but Nikita shows him some amazing gadgets that peek his curiosity enough to drop the charges and keep her close by, very close by. Knox has no leads and this mystery woman seems to know what is going on, at least part of it. He knows that she is not the murderer, but she is hiding many secrets and she is determined to catch this cunning killer. At the same time, Nikita is falling in love with Knox. Even though he feels the same way about her, Nikita cannot justify an affair since staying with him is impossible.
***** You have GOT to read this one! The author has several surprises in store for you within this amazing novel of romantic suspense. Action, romance, drama, it's in here. Expect to stay up late, just to see what will happen next. *****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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Not one the best by LH
I struggled to finish this book, I must agree with the previous reviewers that this is not the best book written by LH. The book does not seem to flow, not a page turner. Read more
Published 9 months ago by lady jane
Disappointing read
I have to agree with the two other reviewers. I thought this was a fairly disappointing read. The wording was very stilted, and didn't really flow. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2007 by Librarian_Triumphant
Very, Very Silly
Have read a great many books by this author , such as Cry No More ,Dying To Please, and Kiss Me While I Sleep and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2006 by Antonia Jones
Could have been so much better
I am such a big fan of Linda Howard but she is the type of storyteller where you can love one book but dislike another. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2006 by K. Ross
Only if you've nothing better to do
I'm a real fan of Linda Howard but this is not typical of her work.
I've just finished reading Mackenzie's Legacy which I can highly recomend unfortunately I... Read more
I've just finished reading Mackenzie's Legacy which I can highly recomend unfortunately I... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2006
Still worth a read
Not her best but ten light years better than her last book 'To Die For'.
Published on 14 Nov 2005 by L. street
Waste of money
I have collected Linda Howard's books for many years but will be very reluctant to buy another one after trying to read this one. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2005 by J. Lee
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