The Three Beths

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"Abbott uses his skills as a master storyteller to convey a complicated and ambitious tale that seems straightforward but is full of twists and red herrings. He also keeps the story moving without falling into clichés or over-the-top revelations. The mystery works because of the terrific characters and the beautiful road map he unveils while navigating the reader through a complex landscape. Those who enjoy unpredictable stories can never go wrong diving into the world of Jeff Abbott."—The Washington Post

"Readers will be riveted."—Publisher's Weekly

"Jeff Abbott has proven over the last two years that he's able to write suspense just as well as action . . . maybe even better. While his last book, Blame, had a killer twist ending, Abbott tops himself with the final act in The Three Beths, which will leave even veteran readers stunned."—CrimeReads

"Like a stage magician, Abbott often seems to be doing one thing when he's actually doing something else, and when we realize what he's been up to, we can't help but shake our heads in admiration."—Booklist

"You'd be hard pressed to find a more versatile writer working in the thriller genre right now than Jeff Abbott. Whether it's Mark Greaney--like action thrillers or Harlan Coben--like suspense thrillers, Abbott can do it all, and he does it consistently at a very high level...[and] THE THREE BETHS, frankly, might just be the best thing he's delivered so far."—The Real Book Spy

"In a story with multiple plot lines like this, the pacing is critical and Abbott hits the mark - each part of the story is revealed subtly and at just the right time. That leaves the reader simultaneously wanting to race to the next clue and trying to slow down so as not to miss any important details. And there are just the right amount of twists and turns to keep things lively without going off the rails."—Mystery People

"Jeff Abbott knows his way around a suspense thriller. Another author would be tempted to shove the myriad puzzle pieces together as fast as possible, thus speeding their way to THE THREE BETHS' shattering conclusion. But Abbott lays out the edge pieces of the puzzle at a deliberate pace, so that when the book is done, every single piece of it fit together, making the overall plot resolution make perfect sense. It's a resolution that stays with you. Because really, there's really no other way for the tragedy to have played out."—Crimespree Magazine

"Give author Jeff Abbott a chance, and he will twist you into a pretzel half a dozen times with THE THREE BETHS."—BookReporter.com

"THE THREE BETHS effectively keeps the reader off-kilter...Abbott invests Mariah with resilience and a fervent desire to find her mother that keeps the reader on her side. Abbott's breathless pacing and surprising twists lead "The Three Beths" to a stunning finale."—SouthFlorida.com

"Abbott is a master of misdirection."—Library Journal