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Hank Phillippi Ryan is a New York Times bestselling author who also has won 37 Emmys for her investigative journalism. She has written 15 psychological thrillers that collectively have won five Agatha Awards, five Anthony Awards, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award.
Ryan will be Georgia Writers Museum’s (GWM’s) Meet the Author presenter on Feb. 7, with doors open at 6:30 for a 7 p.m. start. She will be presenting her newest book, One Wrong Word.
In One Wrong Word, using her longtime expertise as an investigative reporter, combined with timely and pitch-perfect storytelling skills, Ryan spins a cat-and-mouse thriller that will leave readers sitting on the edge of their seats. The book explores the insidious nature of gossip, scandal, and lies – and how careers, friendships, and even marriages can be shattered forever by one wrong word.
A teaser: One wrong word can ruin your life. And no one knows that better than savvy crisis management expert Arden Ward.
The problem is, she’s now forced to handle a shocking crisis of her own. Unfairly accused of having an affair with a powerful client, Arden’s life and dreams are about to crash and burn. Then, Arden is given an ultimatum. She has just two weeks to save her career and her reputation. Is Cordelia Bannister the answer to her prayers?
Cordelia needs Arden’s help for her husband Ned, a Boston real estate mogul. Though he was recently acquitted in a fatal drunk driving accident, his reputation is ruined along with his family. Arden devotes her skill and determination – and maybe her final days on the job – to helping this shattered family, but revelations soon begin to emerge about what happened the night of the accident.
And then – another car crash throws Ned back into the spotlight.
This case is Arden’s final chance to protect her future and clear her name. But the more she tries to untangle the truth, the more she’s haunted by one disturbing question: what if she’s also protecting a killer?
“If you’re looking for riveting suspense that keeps you up late, in One Wrong Word you get your wish,” wrote No. 1 bestselling author James Patterson.
Bestselling author David Baldacci said of the book, “A story with all the goods – great characters, blistering pace, and powered by prose that cuts right to the nerve. Buckle up and read.”
Another bestselling reviewer wrote: “I have one right word for One Wrong Word by the amazing Hank Phillippi Ryan – fabulous!”
At the end of her presentation, Ryan will be signing copies of her book. Tickets to her presentation are $45 ($40 each for two or more tickets).
A table for six is available for $200 (a savings of $40). Amazing heavy hors d’oeuvres also will be served. Visit Georgia Writers Museum online at georgiawritersmuseum. org for tickets and to pre-order a copy of One Wrong Word.