Face and Betrayal, The Triple Threat Series #1

While home on Christmas holiday, a seventeen-year-old Senate page takes her dog out for a walk and never returns. Reporter Cassidy Shaw is the first to break the story. The media firestorm that ensues quickly ensnares Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce and FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedge ... who just happen to be Cassidy's best friends. It appears the young page was romantically involved with a senator-a senator now under suspicion for her disappearance.
As time begins to run out for the missing girl, Cassidy, Allison, and Nicole fight to locate her before its too late, even while each fights her own personal battles-a stalker, single-motherhood, and an abusive relationship.

Fox News legal correspondent and former Federal Prosecutor Lis Wiehl has created a suspense novel that’s as timely as tomorrow’s headlines.

While home on Christmas break, a seventeen-year-old Senate page takes her dog out for a walk and never returns. Reporter Cassidy Shaw is the first to break the story. The resulting media firestorm quickly ensnares Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce and FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges. The three unique women are life-long friends who call themselves The Triple Threat--a nickname derived from their favorite dessert and their uncanny ability to crack cases via their three positions of power.

Though authorities think Katie might have been kidnapped or run away, those theories shatter when Nicole uncovers Katie’s blog. They reveal a girl troubled by a mysterious relationship with an older man. Possibly a U.S. Senator.

As the three women race against time to find Katie alive, their increasing emotional involvement brings out their own inner demons and external enemies. There are many faces of betrayal, but they must find one face in a crowd of growing suspects before they become the next victims.

In Face of Betrayal, Lis Wiehl’s expertise in law, politics, and criminal investigation merges with April Henry’s narrative genius to create a gripping mystery filled with rich characters, real danger, and a shocking yet satisfying final twist.

Wiehl, a Fox News commentator and legal analyst, teams with mystery veteran Henry (Buried Diamonds) on a sizzling political thriller. When 17-year-old Senate page Katie Converse goes missing on her Christmas break near her parents’ white Victorian home in Portland, Ore., law enforcement and media personnel go into overdrive in a search for clues. Three friends at the pinnacle of their respective careers—Allison Pierce, a federal prosecutor; Cassidy Shaw, a crime reporter; and Nicole Hedges, an FBI special agent—soon discover that Katie wasn’t the picture of innocence painted by her parents. It appears Katie was having an affair with a much older man, a senator whose political career could be derailed if the affair was publicized. The seamless plot offers a plethora of twists and turns. A blurb from Fox News commentator Bill O’Reilly will help draw attention to Wiehl’s debut. (Apr.) Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.

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Reviewed by Deborah (Reston, VA), July 22, 2009

This book was another surprising read of the year. I was really amazed at how into the book I got and found it to be an intense all night page turner. I don't watch Fox News so I honestly didn't know who Lis Wiehl was when picking up this book. Other than the Bill O'Reilly endorsement on the front, I had no idea this was a book by a newscaster. It all makes sense now though because this is a story that could be ripped straight from the headlines. It was really interesting to see the story from three different angles - the lawyer, the investigator and the reporter. What I found unique is that usually the reporter tends to have problems with everyone else because their first thoughts are to promote themselves with the story. In this book, however, the reporter allows the clues to come to her and doesn't go out hunting for them. This could be due to the fact that she respects her friends and their feelings even though she is trying to climb the career ladder as well. I really enjoyed reading the mystery about what happened to Katie and I felt the suspense building up throughout the entire book. Katie's blog entries were well written and did sound convincingly like an actual teen would have written then. It was a little difficult reading the entries at first because the story went from third person to first person abruptly but this qualm was erased after you got used to it. The ending was one I didn't see coming and it also raised questions about spousal abuse from a different perspective. I felt the book was extremely well written and it gave an insider's look to what goes on during a crime investigation. The women are likable and I'm eager to read more about them in future books. The story is not preachy, faith is a topic brought up, but it is not in your face. This was a great thriller and a must read suspense book. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the Triple Threat series.

Reviewed by breezie (Rochester, NY), June 21, 2009

The Face of Betrayal by Lis Wiehl was an outstanding book. I'm sad that I have to wait till April 2010 for the next Triple Threat Book. The Triple Threat Club is comprised of three very motivated friends in their respective fields of crime fighting. I enjoyed reading about women who are struggling with insecurities, self-doubt, and personal struggles yet to be revealed. This book had it all with the twists and turns and the waiting for the next book.

Reviewed by CeeCee (Michigan), June 18, 2009

This story hooked me from the first page. Lis Wiehl’s experience as a former federal prosecutor and legal analyst and commentator on the Fox News Channel, gives this story a realistic feel. Told from varying viewpoints, each character moves the plot forward by adding a new layer to the story. Even Katie’s blog entries reveal her character and inner yearnings through her written thoughts. This aids in moving the reader closer and closer to the exciting conclusion. I’m usually good at figuring out the culprit, but this one was surprising. My only quibble was the second mystery subplot. As a reader, trying to keep straight the characters and scenarios concerning Katie’s case was enough. The added task of trying to keep track of an additional case was indeed suspenseful, but also distracting. Another problem I had with the story is it read more like a mainstream novel, featuring nudity and other irresponsible behaviors without any faith element. An excerpt of Hand of Fate follows Face of Betrayal. Looks like that book will be interesting too. I look forward to reading it April 2010

Reviewed by Polly Smith (Grand Island, NY), June 17, 2009

I really enjoyed this mystery, hard to put down. Hope there are more like it. Have passed it unto friends now.

Reviewed by Constance E Hanson (Rhinelander, WI), June 02, 2009

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Everything was so relevant to life in todays society. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. Connie Rhinelander, WI

Reviewed by Sandra Campbell (Warren, MI), May 29, 2009

I flew through the pages of this book and could not put it down. The author wrote a gripping novel. Three friends, a reporter, a prosecutor, and an FBI agent, form a club called the Triple Threat, which was named after a dessert. With the author's expertise as a political pundit and her past experience as a federal prosecutor, along with her father's knowledge in the FBI, a compelling story was woven. This book was the first in the series and I'm eagerly waiting for Lis Wiehl's next novel.

Reviewed by Ali (GA), May 10, 2009

Face of Betrayal by Lis Wiehl with April Henry Face of Betrayal is an exciting story filled with suspense, mystery, and emotion. A 17 year old girl is missing and three women, affectionately calling themselves the “Triple Threat Club”, are working hard to find Katie Converse before her body is found. One woman is a prosecutor, one an FBI agent, and one a TV news reporter. Through each woman’s effort, more of the story is revealed as the reader tries to determine whether Katie is still alive, and if not, who murdered her. Face of Betrayal is well-written and pulls the reader in instantly. A word of caution for those choosing to read this book because it is labeled Christian fiction: drinking wine is mentioned on several occasions and the word “hell” is used four times, but not in reference to the place (pages 234, 238, 252, 271). Due to this, my church library will not be able to put this book on its shelves. There are references to church, being a Christian, and praying, but there is not any relationship with God illustrated in the writing. I still enjoyed the book very much and would tell others that enjoy suspense and mystery that it is a great read, but I would not really market this book as Christian fiction. http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/product_detail.asp?sku=1595547053

Reviewed by J Jones (Greenville, SC), May 07, 2009

Face of Betrayal is a story about a teenage girl who goes missing while at home on Christmas break, and the three women who work together to find her. The three women call themselves “The Triple Threat” because they come together from different angles. One of them is a prosecutor, one is a news reporter and one is an FBI agent. I was so excited to get this book – I always love a good crime and who-dun-it story. But, I was a little disappointed when I started reading it. It was hard to keep track of the different characters in the story – who they were and what they did – which was pretty frustrating. The story was also written in a little different style than I am accustomed to reading; each chapter is fairly short and jumps from view to view – 4 different character’s views in all. Overall, it was a good story and got more and more interesting the deeper I got into it.

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