CRASHERS

Haynes's compelling first thriller takes familiar elements - a mysterious airplane crash, a bent FBI agent, a deadly female spy - and mixes them with the world of National Transportation Safety Board aviation disaster investigations. The forensic details fascinate but aren't for the weak of stomach. Haynes nicely integrates several subplots involving terrorism. The slam-bang crash landing of a conclusion will leave readers anxiously awaiting the promised sequel. Hard cover, 343 pages.