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Third Degree: A Novel Mass Market Paperback – September 23, 2008

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Sometimes the gravest dangers -- and the darkest souls -- live right beside us....

In the span of twenty-four hours, every-thing Laurel Shields believes about her life and her marriage to a prominent doctor will be shattered -- if she survives a terrifying ordeal. The day begins with the jarring discovery that, soon after ending an affair, Laurel is pregnant. But when she returns home to find her husband ashen, unkempt, and on the brink of violence, a nightmare quickly unfolds. In the heart of an idyllic Mississippi town, behind the walls of her perfect house, Laurel finds herself locked in a volatile standoff with a husband she barely recognizes. Confronted with evidence of her betrayal, she must tread a deadly path between truth and deception while a ring of armed police prepares a dangerous rescue. But Laurel's greatest fear -- and her only hope -- lies with her former lover, a brave man whom fate has granted the power to save both Laurel and her children -- if she can protect his identity long enough....

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September 23, 2008
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"A keep-you-engaged-to-the-very-last-page thriller is born." -- USA Today

About the Author

Greg Iles was born in 1960 in Germany, where his father ran the US Embassy medical clinic during the height of the Cold War. After graduating from the University of Mississippi in 1983, he performed for several years with the rock band Frankly Scarlet and is a member of the lit-rock group The Rock Bottom Remainders. His first novel, Spandau Phoenix, a thriller about Nazi war criminal Rudolf Hess, was published in 1993 and became a New York Times bestseller. Iles went on to write numerous bestselling novels including Third Degree, True Evil, Turning Angel, Blood Memory, The Footprints of God, the Natchez Burning trilogy, and 24 Hours (released by Sony Pictures as Trapped, with full screenwriting credit for Iles). He lives in Natchez, Mississippi.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pocket Books; Reprint edition (September 23, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416524541
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416524540
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.13 x 1 x 7.5 inches

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Greg Iles has spent most of his life in Natchez, Mississippi. His first novel, Spandau

Phoenix, was the first of seventeen New York Times bestsellers. His Natchez

Burning trilogy continued the story of Penn Cage, the protagonist of The Quiet Game,

Turning Angel, and #1 New York Times bestseller The Devil’s Punchbowl. Iles’s novels

have been made into films and published in more than thirty-five countries. He is a

member of the lit-rock group The Rock Bottom Remainders, lives in Natchez with his

wife, and has three children.

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Jill McGillicuddy

So Much of What You Expect From Greg Iles

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024

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I loved this book. At one point I hated it, but it's written so well! It's the main character and what he's doing that I hated. So I had to keep reading. Mr. Iles isn't going to end it badly, right?

I read this on my Kindle, and at one point thought things might me resolving a certain way... But I was only 49% through the book. So I sat back and eagerly read because I knew awesome twists and turns were ahead for me.

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Alphia D. Larkins

Fairly Good but not up to his usual standard:

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2007

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This was an okay book, but not even close to Greg Iles other books that I have read, and I have read almost all of his novels. I could not read the one about the Nazi concentration camps, I think it was called "Black Cross" but not because it wasn't a good book, it definitely was, but that period in German history is too sad, I cannot take the details of the inhuman treatment that the Jews were subjected to, it is too painful.
But it was a good & well written book (I read a little of it but could not finish it) unlike this latest book he has written. It is not a bad story, there is a lot of suspense and some mystery to it, it is just more shallow than any other book of his that I have read. And the ending seems incomplete, it definitely needed to go a little farther with the storyline, I thought. It sort of left me hanging, like an Alfred Hitchcock movie! But you be the judge, it may satisfy most people who read it, but did not sit well with me. I hope he goes back to his old style in his next novel, as I am one of his biggest fans and always look forward to his next book!

Alphia D. Larkins
Acworth, Georgia

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Kathleen M

Riveting plot

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024

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Greg Isles is a brilliant writer! I have read at least a dozen of his books! Third Degree captures your attention immediately, holds it and makes you never want to put it down!

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DeeCeeGee

Well written, but sordid.

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023

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Isles is one of my favorite authors. It is a good story, as one can expect from him, but kind of disappointing. It's hard to sympathize with a woman who cheated on her husband, got pregnant by somebody (either husband or boyfriend) and is now suffering the consequences when her husband finds out. If it were not for his skill as a writer this would be a very boring book.

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ellen george

Don't give up on this one read on

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2007

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Firstly, I am an uber Greg Iles fan. Two books, Mortal Fear, and The Quiet Game, are my absolute favorites - If you have read The Quiet Game, you will recall the lyric quality of it - the layers and layers that unfolded before your eyes, and not only was the story beautifully told, but you got a better look at Iles' South -
The premise of Third Degree is not something fun - A man, Dr. Warren Shields, has been deceived by his medical partner - The government is closing in on the partner, and Shields is going to be the fall guy in the partner's larceny - Also, Shield's wife, Laurel, is having an affair with Danny McDavitt, and discovers she is pregnant - but with whom??
When Warren finds some evidence, he holds his wife and children hostage, and a true hostage situation ensues. You see, the poor guy, Warren, is the only adult who isn't a cheater or a thief...so my feelings while reading this book were mixed.
But...Third Degree, although slow, especially at the beginning, ends with your head spinning - Is the action in Athens Point Mississippi written in the beauty that only Iles can write? No. It is tough, gritty, and oh so amazing.
The title Third Degree, not only means the interrogation Warren grills Lauren with, but Third Degree in SWAT lingo also apparently means to kill the target....
It is one heck of a story -

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Dave H

A real barnburner!!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2014

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"Third Degree" by Greg Iles is a barnburner and a must read for fans of the mystery/thriller genre. As always in his stories the characters are richly developed, the pacing breathtaking, the storyline extraordinary. This particular story starts slowly with the first three chapters a real drag in my opinion but after that it's Katie Bar the Door action, and plot twists that will blow your mind. Were it not for the slow start I would have given this story 5 stars instead of 4. If infidelity, murder, vengeance and mayhem appeal to you then you will love this story as well...4 stars!!!!

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Rita J. Newhouse

The Affair

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2022

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Watching a movie could not be more vivid than reading this book.
A straight as an arrow doctor goes mad when he discovers his wife has been having an affair and physically abuses her for hours, even in front of their two young children, while he tries to find out who her lover is on her computer. He and his partner are being investigated for fraudulent medicare billing.He has not told anyone that he also has a brain tumor that will kill him.
Her lover is her soulmate, met while teaching classes for children who are mentally handicapped as is his son. He was in the service, saw war from flying a helicopter and plays a prominent part when the inept police department arrives for the rescue. He has even given the husband flying lessons and is thought to be a friend .
The characters are completely realistic, the dialogue perfect. The abuse is at times, hard to read, and you realize this really happens to real women. Hard to turn the light out at night because you want to keep reading.

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Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2023

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Another great read from this Author I would recommend it

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Suzan

Third Degree - Greg Iles - An Explosive Must Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2008

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The plot features a highly respected doctor, Warren Shields, living with his attractive wife, 2 children and a dog in an affluent area. In the space of a few hours in one day all that he believes in disintegrates around him. As he loses control, the police move in and a seige situation occurs.

Greg Iles is a master at taking what a seems a straight forward concept and creating a thriller through spins, twists and surprises throughout the whole novel. This was so fast paced and compelling I consciously had to slow down my reading pace! Yet at no time is the action or the characters unbelievable.

This is an exciting read but it also contains deep characters that you can dislike, like, sympathise with, be angry with etc at the same time. Iles seems to have a sharp awareness of human nature and personality that he transfers into his characters to make them well drawn and realistic.

Greg Iles' work is a must read.

11 people found this helpful

Margaret sanders

Thrilling story

Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2014

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This book kept me up late at night because I was unable to put it down. I will look for more books by this author.

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Vicky D

Some peeps are being a bit harsh ....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2009

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Though it is true to say that this does not hold the same gripping content as turning angel or dead sleep i did really enjoy it- the characters are plausible and likeable and the story rides like a train crash to its end. Yes there has been better but i have also read alot worse... give it a go... its matter of personal taste i suppose.

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good read

Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2014

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The author worked his usual magic with this hard to put down story with the usual twists in the tale

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