Three-Time RITA Award Winner Begins
Explosive
New Code of Honor Series
“Hannon is a master at her
craft, and her unique way of handling suspense makes her a cut above the other
writers in the genre.”
—RT Book Reviews on
Thin Ice
Bio: Irene Hannon is the bestselling and
award-winning author of more than fifty novels, including Buried Secrets,
Thin Ice, and Tangled Webs, as well as the Heroes of Quantico, Guardians of Justice, and Private Justice series. In addition to
many other honors, she is a seven-time finalist for and three-time winner of
the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America. She is also a
member of RWA’s elite Hall of Fame and has received a Career Achievement Award from
RT Book Reviews. Learn more at www.irenehannon.com.
Welcome, Irene. Can you please tell us about your new series?
The Code of
Honor series features three childhood friends whose bond has been strengthened
by time—and danger. As children, they vowed to help make the world a better place
when they grew up, and each chose a career that does just that. Colin, the hero
of Dangerous Illusions, is a police
detective. Kristin, the heroine of book 2, runs a fair-trade shop. And the hero
of book 3, Rick, joined the military but now runs a camp for foster kids. This
is a group of honorable high-achievers, and I love the dynamic among the three
friends.
How did you come up with the plot for Dangerous Illusions?
I wanted to
start this series off with a story that had a very unusual plot twist, and I
think the idea I came up with will truly give readers a “wow” moment when they
realize what’s going on. I can’t say more than that without giving the surprise
away!
Which character is your favorite and why?
That’s like
asking a mother to pick her favorite child! Every character in this book—bad
and good—has a unique story, and all of them fascinate me.
How did you choose the setting for your novel?
Since this
is a book with a strong psychological suspense element versus an
action/adventure novel in which the setting plays a critical role, it could
have taken place almost anywhere. The book did, however, require huge amounts of research—so I chose a
setting I know well, which shaved some research hours off the writing process.
What was the most interesting thing you learned while doing
research for your book?
I learn a
tremendous amount with every book I write. But if I shared the most interesting
things I learned while working on this one, I’d give away some significant plot
surprises!
What lesson(s) do you hope readers will take away from
reading Dangerous Illusions?
That even in
the toughest times, God is at work in our lives. I want readers to finish the
book uplifted, filled with hope, and more cognizant of the tremendous power of
love to transform lives.
What can you tell us about the story?
Trish Bailey is on overload
trying to deal with a demanding job, an ailing mother, and a healing heart.
When a series of unsettling memory lapses leads to a tragic death—and puts
Trish under police scrutiny—her world is once again thrown into turmoil.
Detective Colin Flynn isn’t
certain what to think of the facts he uncovers during his investigation. Did
Trish simply make a terrible mistake, or is there more to the case than meets
the eye? As he searches for answers, disturbing information begins to
emerge—and if the forces at work are as evil as he suspects, the situation
isn’t just dangerous . . . it’s deadly.
What are you working on next?
I recently
turned in the next book in my Oregon coast Hope Harbor
How can readers connect with you?
They can visit my website at www.irenehannon.com or follow
me on Facebook and Twitter. I’m very active on Facebook and love to interact
with readers there.
Thank you,
Irene, for sharing this new book with us. I’m eager to read it.
Readers, here are links to the book.
Dangerous Illusions - Christianbook.comDangerous Illusions (Code of Honor)
- Amazon paperbackDangerous Illusions (Code of Honor Book 1)
- KindleDangerous Illusions: Code of Honor, Book 1 - Audio
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