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HEAT WAVE by Richard Castle

We know Richard Castle's latest mystery thriller will be the hottest book of the year. Preview the first ten chapters here on ABC.com. HEAT WAVE, now available at bookstores everywhere!

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Nikki led him wordlessly into her bedroom and set the candle on her dresser, in front of the trifold mirror, which multiplied its light. She turned to find Rook there, close to her, magnetic. She folded her arms around his neck and drew his mouth to hers; he wrapped his long arms around her waist and tugged her body to him. Their kisses were deep and urgent, familiar all at once, her tongue finding the depth and sweetness of his open mouth while he explored hers. One of his hands began to reach for her blouse but hesitated. She clutched it and placed it on her breast. The heat of the room was tropical, and as he touched her, Nikki felt his fingers ride the slick of perspiration above the dampness of her bra. She lowered her hand and found him and he moaned softly. Nikki began to sway, then he did, too, both doing a slow dance in some sort of delicious vertigo.

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Comments (58)

HugeHewlettFan

1 month ago

I love my copy of Heat Wave. I can't wait for the second Castle novel to come out now that they've announced it. Can't wait to see what curves and ideas Castle throws at us this time. BRING IT ON, CASTLE! BRING IT ON! LOL

21serenity

1 week ago

I love watching Castle. I love the book too. So excited to know they have another one coming out. Have been a fan of Nathan Fillion for a while. It was so cool to have him dress up on the Halloween episode as one of his characters from the Firefly TV Series. I have 3 copies of the movie he starred in called Serenity.

Gndsouza

2 weeks ago

Will there be more free chapters avaible or will I have to buy the book??? I'm really loving the series and the book but I can't buy it =/

kristal1983

3 weeks ago

I just ordered the book after reading the first chapter on here. I read all 10 chapters they offer on here and I am now dieing to read the rest. I know some on here think the mystery writer is J.D. Robb but I believe it is James Patterson. They had him on the show in season one when Castle got the idea to write the book and the writing fits his style. Kinda like Det. Lindsey Boxer in The Womens Murder Club.

CastleBeckett4EVR

3 weeks ago

is this the end??

ButterBeanie2

1 month ago

I love this book and am looking forward to a whole series! I've passed it around to several co-workers and they are now watching the series on tv. My only criticism is that the book should have been longer. Come on guys, give us a full length book next time.

Deja_Koo

1 month ago

C: Ha ha, pg 105 is SO Castle.

aberg101

1 month ago

I got my dad the book for Christmas and ended up reading it before him. I love the book. It was so fun to put the people in the book and see their faces. I am so excited for the next book!!!

larryraver

1 month ago

I fell for the idea of ''FREE" also, and like so many other people, was sadly disapointed. But I feel like I beat them at their own game. I went o my local library and requested the book. It took several months of waiting, but eventually I got to read the book and didn't have to spend a dime!!!

skp1083

2 months ago

This is a fantastic fun read! It is really easy to imagine it being Castle and Beckett and the hilarious exchanges between them. I read it in one night on my kindle! It was a good substitute for an extended episode, since there haven't been any new ones in a while!

Bitemede33194

2 months ago

this is the best book ever and i love it and the show is absolutely amazing and i love the way the show is and the relationship between Castle and Beckett and this show should come back for a thrid season and many more to come

saxyrayna

3 months ago

I LOVE CASTLE! With all the other murder mysteries out there, this is such an awesome twist on how they figure out who the culprit is. The chemistry between Castle and Beckett is amazing also. I hope it has many more seasons to come!!!

LauraB37713

3 months ago

What a sneaky, underhanded ploy you guys behind the Castle novel have pulled off!!! Whetting our appetites with the proverbial dangling carrot then snatching it away!! Alas, I'm still loving the show and will ponder whether to buy the book. Hmmmmm?

pappy3403

3 months ago

Will keep watching the show because it is one of the best things going on TV, and will hope the wife buys me the book for Christmas!!!!!

r23acres

2 months ago

I think that is is time for the second book to be puhlish. Bring it on

Virt13

2 months ago

Can somebody send me the book?! I haven't an opportunity to buy it,there is no any books in my town

nicwolfe836

3 months ago

This is a good story, but there are a few problems with the scene of Lauren and Heat sitting at the street-side table discussing work over drinks. At one point a person name Laura says something. Who the heck is she?? I can only assume it is Lauren, but that is an easy spot. The bigger hole in the story is when the author describes Heats actions, and says that she looks through the Plexi at the street seven stories below. How is she sitting up seven stories if their table is on the street? This kinda killed the story for me. I am interested in learning more, but am no going to go buy the book. It's not a "cant' put it down book". It seems really rushed, and paraphrases a lot of the story, in just explaining what happens. It is up to readers to unfold the story, not to be told how it goes. The author is making up my mind for me, instead of letting me go through the story on my own.

oldermomoftwo

1 month ago

At the beginning of chapter six, it plainly states they are in a rooftop bar. Since she is looking down seven stories down, one can assume the rooftop is eight stories high. On page 109 she is talking to Lauren and since Lauren calls her Nic in the book, Nicky called her friend, Laur. Not laura. So maybe you can start reading the book again, I just finished it and it was a very simple enjoyable book, if you are a fan of the show.

gracemeulens

2 months ago

What do you think? It is true to the tv script. I love it!

ladycarlisle

3 months ago

I know a

nance44

3 months ago

This is the best show on TV and just love Nathan Fillion. Can't wait to read this book as thanks to Baby Mocha for the Amazon tip as anyway anyone can save money is a good thing.

juliaobx

3 months ago

OH man...what is this now...they are only going to post the first ten chapters, that is not what they said they were going to do....that sucks!

Baby_Mocha

3 months ago

Heat Wave is sold at Amazon.com, Walmart, Barnes & Nobles, etc. I am going to save money for this book. I am poor. So that is what I have to do, if I really want something.

cynic888

3 months ago

Where the heck is chapter 11? This is seriously getting annoying. I agree: not a good way to keep the fan base happy.

schwarrs

3 months ago

So whats up with the chapter posts? Are we not a few weeks behind now?

mpbcpa

4 months ago

I have to join the group and say give us chapter 11 already!

guptagal4u

3 months ago

I love this show… the chemistry, the episodes, writing, acting everything is amazimg… I just joined ABC.com just to support Castle… I’d love it if they continue the show…. The book is great hit too… my public library has over 150 holds on it…

r23acres

3 months ago

Read the book and liked what there was. I think the book is a teaser for more to follow. Reminds me of an other series that the pilott was so good they did a book series on it Think it was about 1999 and they called the series Roswell High

jules052279

4 months ago

I LOVE THIS SHOW..PLEASE DON'T CANCEL IT.

Sharri190

3 months ago

I really love this show it is my all time favorit! I love all the caracters. I have just gotten the book and can hardly wait to read it! What can we do to make sure they won't cancel it?

mgmechanic

4 months ago

I know it's been an awfully long time since "Car 54", but did anyone else twang on the names of the burglary detail?

chicosue

4 months ago

I am so disappointed! I read 10 chapters of this book, loved it-and then nothing. But I will not buy a book that I have read so much of. Why not a teaser, say 25 pages-or a couple of chapters? However, I just love the show. And the sparks between Castle (he is so pretty!) and Beckett is so intriguing. I watch every week. thanks

WildChild1954

3 months ago

I agree with you on this. Why post 10 chapters if you're not going to post it all. If you want a teaser then post just the first chapter! It irritated me enough that I won't buy it now - I'll wait and talk my local library into buying it.

W0LFMAN1999

4 months ago

POST MORE CHAPTERS!!!!!!!

juliaobx

4 months ago

This is making me crazy...it has been 4 weeks now and no new chapters have been posted. What gives? Teasing us like this is not a good way to keep the fan base happy!!!

kcour07

4 months ago

I reeaaally love this show! I tried to get the novel at Barnes and Noble, and not only were they sold out, I was told that the entire first printing was sold out. I'll have to buy it online--I like an actual book to hold and read; not a computer screen. I'm totally looking forward to it.

WildChild1954

4 months ago

Some of us don't live anywhere near a book store and don't have credit cards so please have a little mercy and post Chapter 11!!! I won't be near a place to buy it for another six months.

gnrldavis

4 months ago

I bought the book about 3 weeks ago. . on walmart.com, it was less expensive that the big bookstore chains too.

duaneandjess

4 months ago

Tried to buy book at Chapters in Canada, but it is not available. Not even online. I'm ready for the next chapter.

HugeHewlettFan

4 months ago

C'mon! Post Chapter 11 already!!!! We're eager to see what's next! Some of us can't afford to get the book just yet. C'mon. Help a fan out!!!! Please?

failed_brownie_scout

4 months ago

I've been a Castle nerd from the very beginning! I'm still not sure whether or not I want to read this. I've built up Castle and his writing talents so much that I don't want to be disappointed (Hello, Breaking Dawn). Maybe I'll buy the book and see what happens.

kwhearty88

4 months ago

I would read a few chapters online first before buying the book. I've read everything on here and, honestly, I don't think I would spend money on it. The writing is okay, but definitely not the best murder novel I've read. It's a fun read tho!

storey_12

4 months ago

I haven't read the book yet but it is an absolutely excellent marketing gimmick. Well done whoever thought of it.

nebraska785703

4 months ago

Where is chapter 11????!!!! I absolutely love this show and the entire ensemble!

Derringe

4 months ago

I love the series, and had NO idea it was a real book! Did the writers write it or the author? Since Nathan is doing a book signing it must be him, right? I heard the Storm novels are real too, I'm SO starting a new collection now!!

TRACHEIN

4 months ago

Dude - are you serious??? I'm not sure if you are kidding or not. If so, please learn the art of sarcasm. If you are not, you are an idiot. Castle is a TELEVISON SHOW. Richard Castle is not a real person. After the show became successful, TPTB at ABC said, hey, wouldn't it be cool if we "really" had a Nikki Heat book, like Castle talks about in the show? So they hired some writer to ghost the project as "Richard Castle." If you llook at the copywright notice for the book (or even the chapters printed online, you will see the owner is ABC Televison. Not "Richard Castle." If Nathan Fillion was signing books, it was to promote the show, not because he wrote them . While I am certain that Mr. Fillion is a man of many talents, he's not a novelist. The Storm novels ARE NOT REAL. "Richard Castle" a not real person wrote them. The stuff that happens on your TV IS NOT REAL (except, unfortunately the news). "Reality" shows ARE NOT REAL. There is no Santa Claus, Easter Bunny or Tooth Fairy. Also, I would like to for your to invest in my Ponzi scheme.

ecwilsoninc

4 months ago

I absolutely loved the series and I loved the book. I read all chapters in one day. Great easy and fun read. Can't wait to buy it so I can find out how it ends.

lifeiskitsch

4 months ago

Where is Chapter 11?

sidneymay1206

5 months ago

i love how they keep quoting eachother in the book/show like thw whole beckett "i need the practice" amazing for anyone who loves the show!

hazel7711

4 months ago

This is my favorite (favourite, to you Nathan) show. When I get a moment to wind down, I check my recorded programs and if "Castle" is there I can't help but get a giddy rush. Loved the Halloween episode and even though I am telling my friends about the awesomeness of your show, I can't help but have a secret, greedy little "hog it to myself" feeling. I mean look what happened to Twilight? Now I have to go see the new movie with thousands of crazed junior highers. Selfish .. I know .. but yet .. oh so refreshingly honest haha

yee518

4 months ago

Is it me or is the book Heat Wave thicker on screen than the real thing?? I love the show and the characters. I think Castle and Beckett has really grown into their roles.

SciFiMama

4 months ago

Maybe I'll finish the book when I can get it from my local library.

SciFiMama

4 months ago

They must be using size 32 font for the book to be that big. I have enjoyed reading it as offered by downloading it, but I don't feel it's so good that I would purchase it, especially after already reading 10 chapters. What a copout and shame on them!

middle of cornfield

4 months ago

Where is Chapter 11???? Times are tough right now - and I have really enjoyed being able to jump on line and read this! Really love the show, think the book is a great promotional idea and frankly a great read....just please finish putting the book up on line - I'm sure you can fill the last several pages with advertising coupons to pay for the printing!

nebraska785703

4 months ago

Seriously, where is chapter 11? It's Wednesday night already!!! You can't give us chapters 9 and 10 and then just stop!! That's inhumane!!!!

Crazy4Ncis

4 months ago

They probably wont give us any more chapters since the book has come out. Shame though, I'm in Ireland and I have to wait for the book to come out.

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