If you are unfamiliar with the author Warren Adler, as I was, don't hesitate to pick up Mother Nile. Mr. Adler is an incredible writer and Mother Nile is an utterly engrossing story. How engrossing? In my eagerness to learn how the book ended, oblivious...

Torture Man by Warren Adler begins with a chance encounter that Sarah Raab has with Carl Helman, associated with the CIA, which leaves her with a yet to be repaid debt. When Sarah is confronted with the kidnapping of her daughter, Rachel, she seeks help...