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The Negotiator
Mystery and suspense
The Negotiator
Book 1 of the O'Malley series
296 pages · First published 2000
Kate O’Malley is a hostage negotiator whose ability to stay calm during crises has made her exceptional at her job. When an airplane hijacking brings her into contact with FBI agent Dave Richman, professional respect develops into a relationship complicated by danger and by their very different approaches to faith. Kate’s past and the high-risk cases surrounding her make trust difficult even when she wants something beyond work. Dee Henderson opens the O’Malley series with Christian romantic suspense combining law-enforcement tension, found-family relationships, and a heroine accustomed to negotiating everyone’s crisis except her own.
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Kidnapping/captivity · Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild frightening/intense material
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Case-File Cold Brew
Rich coffee suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Stir any sweetener, cocoa, or spices into the coffee until dissolved. Add milk or cream if listed and garnish as indicated.
- Garnish: Orange peel if listed; otherwise none.
- Glassware: Mug or highball glass as appropriate.
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Competitive Espresso Martini
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Rich coffee suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, cooled slightly ↗
- 1/4 oz simple syrup ↗
- Ice
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- Shake vigorously with ice until well chilled and frothy. Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: 3 coffee beans.
- Glassware: Coupe.
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