About the Author

Jesse Kellerman is the 28-year-old son of Faye and Jonathan Kellerman. Jesse received his BA in psychology from Harvard and his MFA in playwriting from Brandeis University. He currently lives in New York City with his wife.Author Location: New York Trouble (9780751538250)

Reviews

Finally, a thriller that delivers. Compelling, well-written, and filled with wonderfully real characters, SUNSTROKE is a dynamic debut - Harlan CobenAn intriguing setup, executed with finesse. Jesse Kellerman kept me guessing right down to the end. A masterly debut! - Sue GraftonJesse Kellerman takes us on a frightening journey into dangerous territory with twists and turns that will leave you breathless - Nelson DeMille'Beautifully written - you can't stop reading. Jesse Kellerman is an exciting new voice in the mystery field. DON'T MISS IT - Tony Hillerman

Finally, a thriller that delivers. Compelling, well-written, and filled with wonderfully real characters, SUNSTROKE is a dynamic debut - Harlan CobenAn intriguing setup, executed with finesse. Jesse Kellerman kept me guessing right down to the end. A masterly debut! - Sue GraftonJesse Kellerman takes us on a frightening journey into dangerous territory with twists and turns that will leave you breathless - Nelson DeMille'Beautifully written - you can't stop reading. Jesse Kellerman is an exciting new voice in the mystery field. DON'T MISS IT - Tony Hillerman

Kellerman is the son of well-known novelists Faye and Jonathan Kellerman, and if his debut is any indication, talent breeds true. Gloria Mendez-a 36-year-old secretary at a Los Angeles novelty item import business-is in love with her boss, Carl Perreira, though he has never reciprocated her romantic interest. Carl has gone on his annual vacation, and after leaving a garbled phone message on Gloria's answering machine, he disappears into Mexico's backcountry. Facing apathy from the police in Mexico and the U.S.-even after Carl is reported dead in a fiery car crash-Gloria heads south to retrieve his body. She soon finds herself enmeshed in a dangerous adventure hinging on the mystery of Carl's death (if he is indeed really dead), his real identity and the truthfulness of the young man who introduces himself as Carlos Perreira, Carl's son abandoned many years earlier. Gloria is dogged, resourceful and intelligent, but despite some sex and gunplay late in the game, the adventure is a bit too cool and cerebral to be a thriller and too literary to be a genre mystery. Many readers will enjoy the intrepid Gloria and her puzzle, but most will hope for a little more heat from this promising writer's next outing. (Jan.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.