Sarah saves a little girls life. As a reward, she is given a one time deal to eliminate someone (I kid you not!). She insists there is no one. But, the situation with her boss just keeps getting worse and worse. So in a rash decision she calls in the favor. Takes all of 29 seconds. And…oh wow!

Sarah is a hard-working mom with a job that just never gets better. Her boss is harassing her in more ways than one. Finally, the last straw is all it takes for her to make that one phone call. I have to be careful what I say from here…I do not want to give anything away.

This is over the top good! I flew through this book. It is non stop! Just when you think…you don’t…it twists again. This story just keeps getting better and better as you go along. It is so intense and intriguing you do not want to put this book down. (I hate that cliché, but in this case…it is true!). DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

"I am not talking about the law, I'm talking about justice."

When 32-year-old Dr. Sarah Haywood, married mother of two, finds herself at the end of her rope due to sexual harassment by her boss, Dr. Alan Lovelock, at Queen Anne University, she has one chance to turn the tables. After agonizing endlessly over the morality of the offered solution, she decides to accept and thus sets in motion a cat and mouse game with far-reaching consequences. NO SPOILERS.

This was a quick easy read that I finished in a couple of hours. Although it stretched the limits of my ability to suspend disbelief, it had lots of action, short chapters, and was very readable. I wasn't quite sure how it would all come out but anticipated much of the conclusion nevertheless. I can't say that I liked the main character, Sarah, but had hopes that she would prevail. The subject and theme of this novel is sexual predator behavior and Alan Lovelock is portrayed as a colossal misogynistic jerk and it was quite satisfying to see how things worked out for him in the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the e-book ARC to read and review. I've read another work by this author and am eager to read his next thriller.

“You give me one name. One person. And I will make them disappear. For you.”—from the pulse-pounding new thriller, 29 Seconds.

Sarah is having a bad year. Her husband has run off with another woman and won’t answer her phone calls. Her kids constantly fight. Her boss is refusing to give her tenure and could even fire her because she won’t sleep with him. The only positive thing happening in her life is when she stops a potential child kidnapper by hitting him with her car. The child is the daughter of a mafia kingpin who offers her a one-time deal to make any person she selects permanently disappear. She has only seventy-two hours to decide if she will accept.

I would like to think everyone who hears the offer quoted in the first paragraph of this review immediately pictures the person that they would choose. It’s not just me, right? RIGHT? Ahem, so the novel does feel genuine even with the absurd offer. The cat-and-mouse game with Sarah and her boss is exhilarating. The story effectively propels the reader forward just to see who will win and, more importantly, how. Fast-paced thriller fans will be entranced by this mesmerizing page-turner. 4 stars!

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

Dr. Sarah Haywood is a woman with a doctorate of the arts, passionate, intelligent, driven and being completely stymied by her boss who is preventing her from what we would call a tenure-track position. Dr. Allen Hawthorne is a world renowned academic with several successful books, BBC specials, a beautiful wife, a lovely home, and his path is littered with the women he has assaulted, used, and destroyed if they spoke out about it. They call him bulletproof, a serial harasser, and abuser. He also controls Sarah's future at the university.

Sarah has her own issues. Her husband has left her for another woman leaving her behind with (2) kids and a mortgage to deal with. Thankfully, her father is straight up awesome and willing to help her in anyway that he can. Sarah knows the rules for dealing with Alan. Rule # 1 - Don't ever be alone with him. Over and over again she tries to tell herself to stick to the rules and never allow for any situation where she is left alone with Alan. That includes parties at his home. Sarah has been dealing with Alan's sexual harassment, stalking, and holding promotions over her head for (2) years.

The breaking point really comes when he takes credit for her idea, and then hires a male for the job that Sarah had her sights set on. He pretty much tells her sleep with me and I will give you what you want. Don't, and I will make your life miserable. Then the unthinkable happens. Sarah witnesses a kidnapping attempt of a young girl. She stops the event and ends up being owed a favor by the young girls wealthy and dangerous father. All she has to do is provide this man with one name. One name, one 29 second phone call and all her problems will go away. She knows that making this choice is unconscionable but could possibly solve all her problems or make them even worse. If that were not enough, something goes awry and suddenly the sense of real jeopardy kicks in and the suspense actually makes the book worth finishing.

29 Seconds is obviously created for the #MeToo movement especially after Harvey Weinstein's misdeeds have become so deeply embedded in our nightly news. The question is whether or not you would do what Sarah did by going to the dark side for revenge, or walking away from the job you love to avoid any further unwanted advances or stalking from your boss be it man, or woman. Yes, it does happen to both sexes folks. Women don't have the copyright on being harassed. What would you do? Her husband, as far as I am concerned, is a scum bag leaving her behind to take care of their children.

By the time Sarah makes her choice, you find yourself holding your breath, praying that she can finally get what she deserves. From there the book races through twists like a roller coaster. However, I am sadly disappointed in the finale and conclusion. The book seems to hold its breath for something to happen to Sara and then it fast-forwards 4 weeks. I can't spoil what happens but it doesn't actually make any sense.

Wow, what a book! T.M. Logan’s latest novel 29 Seconds follows Dr. Sarah Haywood, who is a contracted member of a university faculty. Sarah is a shining star in her department, but one person stands in the way of her getting the permanent position with the university she so desperately desires…her boss. Alan Hawthorne, an esteemed professor and a TV host to boot, is a pig. He’s so awful that the women who work with him have an established set of rules as to how to interact with him, with the number one rule being to never, ever be alone with him. He dangles promotions in exchange for sexual favors or threatens to ruin careers if a woman chooses not to participate in such acts.

When the novel opens, Sarah is clearly in Hawthorne’s crosshairs and he is making her life a living hell every day with endless uncomfortable encounters and veiled threats. The workplace is completely toxic but any woman who leaves the staff finds herself black-listed in the academic world, also courtesy of Hawthorne. The author does a wonderful job of making Sarah a sympathetic character. She’s clearly the underdog in an impossible situation and I was immediately rooting for her to find a way to beat this monster and get that promotion.

A chance encounter with another powerful and dangerous man presents her with the unexpected opportunity to make one person disappear. It’s the answer to Sarah’s prayers, but can she really bring herself to do it? This moral dilemma that Sarah faces is the most compelling element of the story for me, and it’s what makes the novel so suspenseful. Will she or won’t she? How far can Hawthorne push and threaten her before she snaps?

I loved reading Sarah’s internal thoughts as she struggled with her decision. She’s so tempted but she’s also flat out horrified at herself for even considering it. I can’t even imagine working for such a monster that such a thing would be a temptation, but at the same time, the whole situation had me a little surprised and horrified at myself because I found myself kind of hoping she would just go for it. It really gave me something to think about and I love it when a book can do that.

T.M. Logan’s 29 Seconds is a wild ride! I devoured it in less than 24 hours. Filled with suspense and exciting twists and turns, it’s a book I simply could not put down until I knew how it was going to end. And what an ending it is! I totally did not see it coming, which for me, is the hallmark of a great thriller.

What would you do if you had the opportunity to be rid of the individual you most hated? The one who preyed on your every weakness. The one who impeded your career advancement. The lech who demanded you sleep with him or say good bye to your employment.

I enjoyed this novel of psychological suspense. The character development was great. Hawthorne was a man easy to hate, preying on women who needed his influence to advance in their careers. And in this era of “me too,” it was easy to empathize with Sarah, Hawthorne's latest target.

I liked the way the plot developed. There were plenty of twists and turns and surprises that kept me reading. The only aspect that was a disappointment was the somewhat fast and unbelievable ending.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

29 Second by T.M.Logan was a fast-paced psychological thriller that I thought had a very original premise. Sarah rescues a young girl from an apparent kidnapping, then that girl’s very well-connected father offers his thanks by offering to get rid on one person without a trace for Sarah. She just has to give him one name. She is in a bad situation at work, but is it so bad that she would go this far??? This story is a bit of a mind game, but I wish Sarah had been a stronger character because I was very frustrated with her at times. I read it quickly and I am going to put T.M. Logan’s earlier book Lies on my TBR list!

Sarah is not having an easy time. Her husband left her with no financial support to help care for their two young children. Her situation at work grows more perilous daily. As if there isn't enough stress in her life, she witnesses an attempted kidnapping of a child and thwarts the efforts of the kidnapper. By using unconventional means, the child's father expresses his gratitude to her and offers her this: Sarah has seventy-two hours to give him the name of someone she wants to "disappear" and it will happen. Can she do it? Will she do it? Sarah finds herself in a situation where her life is spinning out of control. Will she be able to gain control, knowing she has limited options?

I loved reading this book. It is a true thriller that grabs hold of the reader and doesn't let go until the very end. The author is a master story teller and has crafted a engrossing narrative. The novel is cleverly plotted and the pace is rapid. Well worth reading. Highly recommended.

.I received a complimentary copy of this book from St. Martin's Press. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is a great premise for a thriller and the book has a lot to offer. I was irritated that within the first few chapters a political viewpoint was introduced. Really? Can't I read a thriller without dealing with politics? The story is good and relevant in today's times with the 'me too' movement. There seemed to be a lot of repetition, though, that - for me - became tedious.

I can't give it the glowing reviews many are but it was a decent thriller.

The actions of the characters made this a frustrating read. It was full of twists and turns that kept me reading. It was an intriguing story.

3.5 stars rounded up
This is an uncomfortable book to read, although the ending is ultimate redemption for wading through the discomfort in order to get there. I had a smile of satisfaction on my face at the end, which I was and wasn't anticipating. I knew there had to be something going on, but I didn't know exactly what it was.
I didn't really like Sarah, because I found her too wimpy most of the time. I did appreciate her dilemma when she has to make her decision and she is totally backed into a corner when she does make it. I thought it was going to be really predictable from there, but the book takes some turns I wasn't expecting and this is a very fast-paced story.
One issue I had was with Nick, Sarah's husband. WHY did the author put him in the story at all, as he was a complete and total non-issue, he wasn't "on screen" for one moment of the book. Overall his presence in the story just seemed like a major filler/distraction.
In the end, if you enjoy a good thriller, this is a satisfying one. This is the second book I've read by Logan and will definitely continue to read more.

The pace of this book is best compared to a slow heart beat. It goes up every once in a while, but the majority of the time spent reading the book was flat. The book didn't build anticipation, granted there were a few "gasp" moments. For the most part I spent my time wishing it was over because it moved so slow.

29 Seconds is a thought provoking read. It’s fast paced and packed with suspense that kept me guessing until the end. I absolutely loved Sarah and the dilemmas she faced are both timely and well developed. The supporting characters are the glue that holds this plot together. Each person is unique and contributing in their own way. I found myself on the edge of my seat, unable to turn away as I was completely invested in the outcome.

This is my first book from T.M. Logan and it will not be my last. I highly recommend 29 Seconds.

Sarah is a professor who hopes to be promoted to a permanent spot on the faculty at a prestigious university in England. Dealing with teaching assignments, administrative duties, mentoring, and publishing, she finds herself also fending off the unwanted attentions of a senior faculty member. His reputation is legendary and he’s bullet proof when it comes to complaints about his sociopathic behavior.

Suddenly and unexpectedly, Sarah is given the opportunity to do something about her situation, which has become much more urgent. The situation she finds herself in is fantastical and difficult to believe. But, in just 29 seconds she changes the course of her life and the lives of her family.

This book has such an interesting premise but for me it felt a little flat. Sarah seems to repeatedly make poor choices and once she does, she spends quite a bit of time agonizing over the question of what she should have done, rather than moving forward to try and repair the damages. Often, I found myself skimming passages, trying to get back on track with the story. Even though she seems to constantly worry about her children and the effect her circumstances will have on them, it isn’t until the book is nearly complete that Sarah realizes that if things don’t turn out well, their lives will forever change and the results will be bleak. This was something I also found less than believable.

For me, the ending of the book did a lot to redeem the story. It was unexpected and well done. It was a good way to bring it all to a close. For the ending alone, I would bump this book up to 3.5 stars.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book for review.

Fascinating domestic thriller.
 
After reading Lies, I knew I had to read 29 Seconds. I am overjoyed  that I did.

I fell in love with TM Logan after reading "Lies," and now I'm absolutely addicted to his writing! 29 Seconds is more than a thriller, it is a story about choices. If you could make one person disappear without a trace forever, would you do it? That is the choice that Sarah has after rescuing a young girl from an abductor. Sarah has been harassed by her boss for years, as have other women. Now she has a chance to do something about "the monster," but will she be able to make the call.

The writing was gripping, the story line believable and the twist was perfect - not melodramatic and totally unforeseeable. I absolutely love 20 Seconds and highly recommend it to lovers of women's fiction, suspense and thrillers.

This is one of those 'just one more chapter' books that keeps you reading until the early hours. It is fast paced, exciting and kept me hooked until the end. It makes you think 'What would I do?' and I know I would have a couple of names to choose from!! This is a well crafted psychological thriller from an author who was unknown to me but one who I will definitely seek out in the future.

Absolutely loved this book. It is my second my TM Logan and kept me glued to my kindle until it was finished. I was completely invested in the characters and loved the twist!!!! def recommend!!!!!

This was my first T.M. Logan book and I will definitely be quick to pick up any more in the future. Sarah is a young professor struggling to keep her place in the old boys' club of the university she works at, in a department led by a lecherous star scholar who is seemingly untouchable. When she's given the opportunity to make one person disappear with just one phone call, she has a difficult choice to make.
This was such a quick paced and timely story. I thought that the author's choice to make Sarah a professor specializing in Christopher Marlowe and Doctor Faustus with the "deal with the devil" comparisons was fantastic. The ending of this was so good and so tricky- and a solid ending to a thriller is always satisfying!

“You give me one name. One person. And I will make them disappear. For you,” James Grosvenor says. Sarah has seventy-two hours to provide a name. If she says no, the offer disappears forever.

I had high hopes for this book as I loved T.M. Logan’s ‘Lies’ book. It starts off as a page-turner but as time passes, situations Sarah finds herself in grow a bit far-fetched both in her work relationship with boss Alan Hawthorne, and surrounding a deal made with ‘savior’ James Grosvenor. Take what you believe to be workplace sexual harassment and multiply by 100. Sarah’s last hand played is imaginative but this naive single mother morphing into a techie operative overnight seemed implausible. Thanks to St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.