The Winner by David Baldacci

David Baldacci has become one of the foremost thriller writers of our time. Now he again surprises readers with an astounding premise and a heroine unlike any other: a tough, dirt-poor young woman about to become . . .

THE WINNER

LuAnn Tyler is a twenty-year-old unwed mother in Rikersville, Georgia, a woman striving to escape an abusive relationship and a life of endless poverty. Suddenly, under the pretence of giving her a decent job, a mysterious Mr Jackson makes her an offer he thinks no one can refuse: a guarantee to be the next winner of the $100 million national lottery.

But LuAnn won't do it. Then, less than twenty-four hours later, she is fighting for her life and running from a false murder charge. Jackson's offer - and its condition that she leaves the country for ever - seems to be her only hope. But ten years later, LuAnn disobeys Jackson and secretly returns to the United States.

She begins a new life, one which includes Matthew Riggs whose origins are as murky and troublesome as her own. But before long her peace is shattered. A canny reported has picked up her trail, as have the FBI, and Jackson is coming to punish her. There is only one person who can help her: Matt Riggs. But is help what Matt intends or is he too closing in for the kill?

Genres: Thriller - Mystery - Suspense - Crime - Adventure 
Condition: Good
Published: Reprinted 1998 by Simon & Schuster 
Pages: 513
ISBN: 0684819732
Weight: 690g