Instinct to Kill. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1997 book, The Perfect Husband
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The Perfect Husband
Lisa Gardner, 1997
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Gustavo Graef-Marino, 2001

Tess was aware that David was an upright police officer when she tied the knot with him. However, she was oblivious to the fact that he concealed a lethal secret. When the man lying beside you is the one you can’t rely on, what can you do? Tess is unwilling to take any risks. She enlists the aid of a former cop, who is now a personal defense instructor, to ensure that she is prepared for any eventuality.


Ricochet. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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Ricochet
Sandra Brown, 2006
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Nick Gomez, 2011

Detective Hatcher becomes infuriated when Judge Laird declares a mistrial, resulting in Savitch’s acquittal due to a juror’s mistake. Several weeks later, Elise Laird, the judge’s wife, confronts a burglar in their home and fatally shoots him. As new information comes to light, the circumstances surrounding the shooting become increasingly dubious, casting suspicion on both Elise and the judge in relation to Savitch.