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Fourplay (The Cleary Case Files Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Patricia Clark (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 151 ratings
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“In the fourth book of the Cleary Case Files series, Clark (Third Breath, 2014, etc.) brings back FBI Special Agent Shawn Cleary in a gripping blend of terrorism, serial killers, and even a little romance… A well-crafted thriller that manages to be both timely and timeless.” – Kirkus Reviews

This is the one you’ve been waiting for!!

FBI Agent Shawn Cleary has hunted twin serial killers Trevor and Mitchell Gant since the series began. Their final chess match involves multiple moves as it careens toward a heart-stopping confrontation.

Fourplay, Book Four of the Cleary Case Files, finds FBI Agent Shawn Cleary acting as both guardian and foil. Twin serial killers Trevor and Mitchell Gant have framed her, killed her grandmother, and stalked everyone she cares about with a vow to save her for last.

As Mitchell’s murder trial finally begins, Trevor lurks in the shadows doing everything he can to spring his brother. Nothing is off the table; hiring mercenaries to kidnap children, killing FBI agents, or tampering with the jury. The endgame for Mitchell leaves everyone stunned.

Terrorist threats and the ensuing chaos nearly overwhelm Shawn as she pursues perpetrators from Washington, D.C. to California and finally Alaska. Shawn and her cohorts rush to the scene of a cruise ship attack where the raging fires and climbing death toll create the perfect diversion for Trevor’s checkmate ploy that Shawn can’t possibly anticipate.

“Clark’s greatest gift to readers is her breakneck pacing, which keeps the narrative flying along…it zigs and zags along the way, taking unexpected turns…She doesn’t give short shrift to characterization, though, especially of Shawn, who cares deeply for those she loves while also being a tough agent near the top of her field…A well-crafted thriller that manages to be both timely and timeless.” – Kirkus Reviews
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    The Cleary Case Files
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"In the fourth book of the Cleary Case Files series, Clark (Third Breath, 2014, etc.) brings back FBI Special Agent Shawn Cleary in a gripping blend of terrorism, serial killers, and even a little romance.

Shawn's life is in turmoil when this thriller opens. Mitchell Gant is about to go on trial for multiple murders, but his twin brother, Trevor, Shawn's former partner, is still on the loose. He's threatened everyone Shawn cares about, so she can't relax yet: "Over the last six weeks, the feeling never abated, and she believed Trevor Gant lurked in the vicinity, ready to execute his next deadly assault." Indeed, Trevor's threat caused Shawn to separate from Nick, the man she loves, in order to keep him safe. To make matters worse, a terrorist cell has weaponized the Ebola virus and is planning to disperse it somewhere in a transportation system. Trevor manages to rig the trial and Mitchell gets off. Later, Shawn goes to arrest Mitchell for another set of murders and a firefight unexpectedly breaks out. This climactic incident leaves Trevor in an even worse frame of mind, but because he's injured, he's forced to flee. Shawn is badly hurt herself, but her pursuit of the terrorists brings her and Trevor together one more time. Clark's greatest gift to readers is her breakneck pacing, which keeps the narrative flying along. Still, it zigs and zags along the way, taking unexpected turns, including the revelation of the terrorists' ultimate choice of target. She doesn't give short shrift to characterization, though, especially of Shawn, who cares deeply for those she loves while also being a tough agent near the top of her field. One quibble is that there isn't much room for more than cameos of some people from previous volumes, including Sgt. Ed Pulaski and the vigilante group Patronus, but there's still plenty of action and memorable characters to go around. The only real problem is that Clark ties up so many loose ends from earlier books that one wonders what's left for Shawn to tackle next.

A well-crafted thriller that manages to be both timely and timeless." - Kirkus Reviews

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"Patricia Clark's latest novel in the Cleary Case File series defines the word 'thriller.' Agent Shawn Cleary returns to face a score of fanatics, extremists, and the malevolent Gant twins bent on destroying Shawn, her friends and family, and her country. Chance, or maybe providence, lead Shawn to a personal confrontation as this novel roars to a shocking conclusion!"

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M60ZNV9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (November 22, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 22, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3065 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 151 ratings

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Growing up in a family of ten children, Patricia Clark acquired a sense of humor and source of fodder for her stories. Her Aunts and Uncles also had large families so her extended family included a host of interesting characters and situations. Obsessed with all things medical, she became a Registered Nurse and worked in Emergency Room, Burn, and Intensive Care units. Later, she worked files as a Nurse Case Manager for Workers' Compensation Injuries. Creative writing classes stoked an interest in a second career. All of her books involve composites of patients, workers, colleagues, and situations based on her medical experiences.

Follow Patricia on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaClarkBooks and on her website at http://patriciaclarkbooks.com

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Constantreader
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Best in the Series
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2016
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Patricia Clark's latest novel in the Cleary Case File series defines the word "thriller." Agent Shawn Cleary returns to face a score of fanatics, extremists, and the malevolent Gant twins bent on destroying Shawn, her friends and family, and her country.

Fourplay's action is engagingly complex as terrorists attack the country on multiple fronts. The NGO Patronus has made some spectacular saves, but the group is the embodiment of vigilantism. Their first major mistake brings the FBI closer to discovering who, in their own house, is part of the alliance.

Shawn has an abiding love for the people dearest to her, and she has made difficult but understandable decisions to protect them from the wrath of the Gant brothers. Her resolve is tested with the return of the one man who has captured her heart, and ultimately, the heart cannot be denied.

Chance, or maybe providence, lead Shawn to a personal confrontation as this book roars to a shocking conclusion. The first three books in the Cleary Case File series are excellent lead-ins to this amazing best in the series!
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BuddhaKat
4.0 out of 5 stars serial killers, vigilantes, hot sub plots and breathless action...
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2017
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One of the best series I have read over many decades of reading. Book four in the Cleary Case Files,Fourplay was a gripping novel of surprises and suspense, filled with rich FBI tales from serial killer to terrorism to vigilantes.
I strongly encourage you to read this series, from one to four, in order, so as to get the full effect of the characterizations and action. From book one First Kill All the Lawyers, the author set up scenes and action that had the reader wondering "how would they get out of this one?"
Shawn Cleary is an FBI agent, the star of the series, and of book four Fourplay. The author didn't waste valuable time delving into what made Shawn tick, as well as the other characters. They were defined by the actions they took, by their brilliant strategizing, by their relationships to each other. I love to binge out on series and found this series to be one of the best I've read. Fourplay is the culmination of bringing all the challenges and suspense Shawn and her cohorts faced to satisfying, even righteous conclusions.
If you like fast paced action with layers of challenges and conflict, this is the series for you. Fourplay brought me to tears at the end, complex tears of sadness, joy and many other feelings in between. I have deep respect for a book that can evoke such strong feelings in me.
The reason I only gave four stars was the editing and contextual flubs, which at best, were distraction, at worst strong irritants. It seemed like every few pages another error kept me from rolling forward with the characters as the scenes played themselves out. If not for that, this book would surely have been 5 stars, as well as each of the preceding books in the series.
I was sad to reach the end of the series, having bonded and connected with all the characters!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This was another exciting, intriguing romantic mystery
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2017
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by an outstanding Author. I was once more very impressed with Ms. Clark's ability to keep attention so vividly throughout the entire novel. I certainly hope there will be book five in this series, as I would like to see Claire and Shawn reunited in another episode, but with a happier ending for both of them. The storylines were unbelievable and had my undivided attention throughout the entire series. Believe me, if you love a great mystery, with enough romance thrown in to keep your interest, then you do not need to miss these endearing stories by an exceptional Author.
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Big Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Cleary is deep in it again.
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019
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Another spell binding story about the depth of desperation for revenge. Can this criminal be put down and how do you outsmart them. Read on it will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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JOHN CHAVEZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Fourplay (The Cleary Case Files Book 4)
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2017
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This is a very great read, it begins where the Cleary Files Box Set leaves off. After reading the Box Set, you all will definitely want to read the Fourplay to find out what becomes Agent Cleary and her loved ones. I challenge you all to take this great plunge, you will be glad that you did.
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Ellen Oceanside
4.0 out of 5 stars the characters are good, and the tension to get the killer is ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2017
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Shawn drawn back as fellow cops have been killed. A call. Telling her the game is aimed at her friends and family, then it will be just her.. The Gnat is back also. The plot is a fast paced thriller,the characters are good, and the tension to get the killer is high. This is book 4 in this series.readers will definitely enjoy this and maybe there will be book 5. This left Clare and Shawn at odds.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spellbinding
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
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This series would make excellent movie with a sequel or two. Shawn would be an interesting character. Think about who should be cast in her role
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Lou Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2017
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This is the second book I have read staring Shawn, and it was so good that I plan to go back and start the series at the beginning.

The only thing that kept me from a five star rating was the proofreading. Errors are a real distraction.
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