"Futuristic that ties up the 3-part series."

Nellie Kan is the daughter of Abdul Kan, her husband Kerick's mortal enemy. She's afraid to tell him the truth about her father but she knows that he'll find out from someone else soon if she doesn't tell him everything. She has been working on a cure for the virus that is decimating their planet and turning all of those infected into monsters who don't even recognize those they love. She knows she's close to a cure but there are several other secrets she has been keeping that may ruin all of her chances to finding a cure.

Kerick has been on the run ever since he escaped from prison. His one bright point in his life has been his wife, Nellie. His childhood was marred by the death of his mother from the virus. Ever since then, he and his brother have had a hard time learning to trust. He can tell that something is bothering Nellie but she's hesitating to talk to him about it. He doesn't want to lose her but he doesn't know what secrets she has been keeping.

This is the third in the series and it can't stand alone. I highly recommend reading the first two books before reading this novel. In this novel, the loose ends left with the first two books are tied up. As with all of Ms. Black's novels, this one has a rough edge to it. I enjoy reading about the characters in this series and the secondary ones just add to the story.

Sexual content: NC-17; sex with alien.

Reviewed by Emily Anne
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted September 6, 2003

Publisher's Note: DEATH ROW is a three-part erotic suspense serial consisting of the following titles: The Fugitive, The Hunter, and The Avenger. It is necessary to read the previous installments before attempting to read this one.

Summary

The United Americas of Earth: 2250 A.D.

On the eve of his execution, Death Row inmate Kerick Riley overpowers the guard and escapes the violent penal colony that has been his prison for over fifteen years. On the run to find the answers he seeks, the grim-faced, grey-eyed Kerick has two things on his mind: revenge and woman...

Scientist Nellie Kan has spent the last several years researching a frightening disorder that has developed in certain populations of humans. On the verge of developing a serum, Dr. Kan is kidnapped by an escaped Death Row inmate and claimed as his personal sexual property. Is her captor the key to the answer she seeks, or a lunatic who will destroy them both?

In this installment: Kieran discovers the horrible truth that could destroy his shot at happily-ever-after; Elijah gets the shock of a lifetime when he sees his captive's face for the first time; Kerick escalates his assault on the Hierarchy; Nellie continues her work on a serum for sub- humans; Xavier sets out on his own in a gripping conclusion not soon forgotten.

Sexual Content: NC-17. Genre: Futuristic. Book Length: Novella.