Title: Six Seconds
Author: Rick Mofina
First published January 1, 2008
469 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780778326120 (ISBN10: 0778326128)
Rating: 3.89
Overview
Three lives collide in a thrilling tale of revenge, desperation, and redemption. When an American contractor is saved by an Iraqi aid worker, he has no idea the danger that awaits him in the United States.
Meanwhile, a mother’s worst nightmare comes true when her husband disappears with their child. As a detective struggles to find the missing child, he also battles his own demons from past failures.
These three strangers must work together to uncover a sinister plot that could change the world in just six seconds. Will they be able to stop it in time?
Find out in Rick Mofina’s gripping novel.
About the Author
Meet Rick Mofina, a former journalist who has immersed himself in the world of crime. He has interviewed criminals on death row, patrolled with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and even flown over L.A. with the LAPD.
His true-crime stories have been published in various publications, including The New York Times, Marie Claire, and The South China Morning Post.
In addition to his non-fiction work, Mofina has written over 20 crime fiction thrillers, which have been published in almost 30 countries. His work has received high praise from notable authors such as James Patterson, Dean Koontz, and Michael Connelly.
The Crime Writers of Canada, The International Thriller Writers, and The Private Eye Writers of America have also recognized his titles as some of the best in the genre.
Mofina has won various awards, including Canada’s Arthur Ellis Award twice, and has been a finalist for the prestigious Thriller Award and Shamus Award multiple times. The Library Journal has even named him “One of the best thriller writers in the business.” Among his many novels, “Blood of Others” won the Best Novel award in 2003.
Editoral Review
In Six Seconds, Rick Mofina delivers a gripping and emotional thriller that explores the powerful role that grief and trauma can play in the human experience. Mofina is a bestselling author of crime fiction and has received critical acclaim for his work, including multiple Arthur Ellis Awards for Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing.
With Six Seconds, Mofina delivers another masterful work that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. The novel follows the story of Sarah Crane, a journalist who is struggling to come to terms with the death of her son, Cody.
One day, while covering a story about a car accident, Sarah witnesses a young girl being pulled from the wreckage, miraculously alive after being trapped in the car for six seconds. As Sarah begins to investigate the accident, she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to tear apart her community and puts her own life in danger.
Mofina’s writing is taut and precise, driving the plot forward with relentless intensity. He weaves together multiple storylines and perspectives with skill, creating a complex and nuanced portrait of a community in crisis.
Sarah is a compelling protagonist, driven by her grief and her fierce determination to find the truth, even when it puts her in harm’s way. Mofina’s exploration of the psychological toll of trauma is particularly powerful, as he delves into the ways in which individuals can be shaped and haunted by their past experiences.
At times, the plot of Six Seconds strains credibility, particularly towards the end of the novel, in which the conspiracy that Sarah uncovers takes on a somewhat cartoonish quality. However, Mofina’s strengths as a writer ultimately carry the story, as he manages to create a sense of urgency and tension that keeps the reader engaged throughout.
Six Seconds will appeal to fans of crime fiction and psychological thrillers, particularly those interested in stories that deal with themes of trauma and recovery. Mofina’s writing is evocative and deeply emotional, making this a powerful and impactful novel that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page.
