{"product_id":"temperature-rising","title":"Temperature Rising","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deadly secret. A dangerous game. How far will she go to expose the truth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnna Freeman never expected a routine errand to change everything. But when the ambitious law student and environmental activist retrieves a harmless videotape on energy policy, she unknowingly steps into the heart of a ruthless conspiracy. Powerful lobbyists, corrupt politicians, and billion-dollar interests will do whatever it takes to keep their secrets buried—and now, Anna is in their crosshairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore she realizes it, she’s pulled deep into the very system she once despised, embraced and seduced by those orchestrating the cover-up. They think she’s one of them. But Anna has other plans. Working undercover for The New York Times, she’s determined to expose the truth—no matter the cost. The only problem—she falls in love with the industry’s most trusted lobbyist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith every step she takes, the danger intensifies. Lies mount. The deeper she infiltrates, the harder it becomes to save herself and her friends from the ultimate outcome. When the threats turn personal, Anna faces an impossible choice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill she risk everything—her career, her relationships, her friendships, even her life—to bring the truth to light? Or will she be silenced before she has the chance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-59ea2e00-7fff-0c3b-486b-cf4646450726\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTemperature Rising\u003c\/em\u003e is an electrifying political thriller packed with pulse-pounding suspense, forbidden romance, and high-stakes deception. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Anna races against time, one thing becomes clear—some secrets are worth killing for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A timely and poignant thriller of political machinations, threats and lies. I enjoyed Temperature Rising, it heats up quickly and burns hot.”\u003cbr\u003e—Robert Dugoni, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the \u003cem\u003eTracy Crosswhite \u003c\/em\u003eseries\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sunburypress.com\/collections\/joel-burcat\"\u003eJoel Burcat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePage Count: 316\u003cbr\u003eTrim Size: 6 x 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePublish Date: May 26, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImprint: Milford House\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Thriller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFICTION \/ Thrillers \/ Crime\u003cbr\u003eFICTION \/ Thrillers \/ Political\u003cbr\u003eFICTION \/ Thrillers \/ Suspense\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joel Burcat","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44476623028317,"sku":"9798888193587","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0294\/8484\/3101\/files\/TR_fc_2.jpg?v=1779763725","url":"https:\/\/www.sunburypress.com\/products\/temperature-rising","provider":"Sunbury Press Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}