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At All Costs
J. Robert Kinney
2024 Finalist
381 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
In At All Costs by J. Robert Kinney, the world faces an unprecedented threat from the Nasha Volya, a powerful terrorist organization led by the sociopathic Phoenix. The Volya has strong connections even in high places in government. Franklin Holt and his team of federal agents are framed for crimes they didn't commit, forcing them to operate from the shadows as fugitives hunted by both the law and the Volya. As the tension intensifies, they race against time to stop the Volya's plans for global destruction, navigating a treacherous web of lies and betrayals that span the globe. With lives on the line and the enemy always one step ahead, Franklin and his team must rely on their skills, determination, and a bit of luck to survive. But as the odds stack up against them, they realize that the cost of victory may be higher than they ever imagined, threatening to unravel everything they hold dear.
This installment in the Volya series delivers high-speed action, skillful plotting, and compelling characters. The setting is vividly drawn, and the historical references to 19th-century Russia are detailed, as are the modern-day locales that are stunningly described. The characters are richly executed, from minor characters like Nikolai and Ignacy to Franklin and Sloan. Characters like Franklin and Sloan face challenges in their respective subplots, and readers will root for them. Genuinely flawed and unforgettable, they are rock-solid characters who always face danger and find ways to get ahead. At All Costs is a suspenseful thriller, deftly plotted and featuring a memorable plot. The narrative will absorb readers who enjoy political intrigue. J. Robert Kinney has crafted a page-turner that will instantly grab the attention of thriller fans.
In At All Costs by J. Robert Kinney, the world faces an unprecedented threat from the Nasha Volya, a powerful terrorist organization led by the sociopathic Phoenix. The Volya has strong connections even in high places in government. Franklin Holt and his team of federal agents are framed for crimes they didn't commit, forcing them to operate from the shadows as fugitives hunted by both the law and the Volya. As the tension intensifies, they race against time to stop the Volya's plans for global destruction, navigating a treacherous web of lies and betrayals that span the globe. With lives on the line and the enemy always one step ahead, Franklin and his team must rely on their skills, determination, and a bit of luck to survive. But as the odds stack up against them, they realize that the cost of victory may be higher than they ever imagined, threatening to unravel everything they hold dear.
This installment in the Volya series delivers high-speed action, skillful plotting, and compelling characters. The setting is vividly drawn, and the historical references to 19th-century Russia are detailed, as are the modern-day locales that are stunningly described. The characters are richly executed, from minor characters like Nikolai and Ignacy to Franklin and Sloan. Characters like Franklin and Sloan face challenges in their respective subplots, and readers will root for them. Genuinely flawed and unforgettable, they are rock-solid characters who always face danger and find ways to get ahead. At All Costs is a suspenseful thriller, deftly plotted and featuring a memorable plot. The narrative will absorb readers who enjoy political intrigue. J. Robert Kinney has crafted a page-turner that will instantly grab the attention of thriller fans.
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Attack From Within
James Bultema
2024 Honorable Mention
187 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
Attack From Within by James Bultema is a heart-pounding terrorist thriller. Iran is planning to retaliate against the US for wiping out their best terrorists, and they'll do it from within – a Lebanese gang and American Hezbollah operatives make a potentially catastrophic combination. Carrier pilots Sarah Freeman and Jessie Hampton are on leave, planning to get married, but like all plans, something gets in the way, this time a terrorist plot. Sargeant Harley Jennings, retired Marine, now works for the FBI as a terrorist expert. His partner is Lebanese, and it's up to them to take down the terrorists threatening the very existence of the USA. This thrilling tale will take you across the Middle East and America as the fight against terrorism continues.
Attack From Within by James Bultema is the sequel to Sea of Red. Terrorist thrillers are a hard genre to write in but this one is superb. It takes you right into the heart of terrorism, into the training camps in Iran and the gangs that roam the world, waiting for orders to carry out their attacks. This is an action-packed tale that you won't put down once you start reading. It's clear Mr. Bultema has done his research, and he makes you feel every emotion in the story and experience every scene as though you are there. As part of a trilogy, with the third yet to come, it would be best to read the first book before this one just to get a full sense of the characters. That said, I felt I got to know the characters in this one very well. They are realistically developed and you'll be invested in the good ones all the way through. This is an intriguing tale, packed with suspense, that you will read in one sitting. If you love a good thriller with a realistic plot and relatable characters, you'll love this one.
Attack From Within by James Bultema is a heart-pounding terrorist thriller. Iran is planning to retaliate against the US for wiping out their best terrorists, and they'll do it from within – a Lebanese gang and American Hezbollah operatives make a potentially catastrophic combination. Carrier pilots Sarah Freeman and Jessie Hampton are on leave, planning to get married, but like all plans, something gets in the way, this time a terrorist plot. Sargeant Harley Jennings, retired Marine, now works for the FBI as a terrorist expert. His partner is Lebanese, and it's up to them to take down the terrorists threatening the very existence of the USA. This thrilling tale will take you across the Middle East and America as the fight against terrorism continues.
Attack From Within by James Bultema is the sequel to Sea of Red. Terrorist thrillers are a hard genre to write in but this one is superb. It takes you right into the heart of terrorism, into the training camps in Iran and the gangs that roam the world, waiting for orders to carry out their attacks. This is an action-packed tale that you won't put down once you start reading. It's clear Mr. Bultema has done his research, and he makes you feel every emotion in the story and experience every scene as though you are there. As part of a trilogy, with the third yet to come, it would be best to read the first book before this one just to get a full sense of the characters. That said, I felt I got to know the characters in this one very well. They are realistically developed and you'll be invested in the good ones all the way through. This is an intriguing tale, packed with suspense, that you will read in one sitting. If you love a good thriller with a realistic plot and relatable characters, you'll love this one.
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Infliction Point
A Zach Axton Thriller
Mark Hacker
2024 Bronze Medal
510 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Hop on for an adrenaline-pumping thrill ride with Mark Hacker's Infliction Point. Shaken by the brutal murder of his former lover Kayla, disgraced FBI Agent Zach Axton receives more bad news when her killer, Charlie Moore, is acquitted of his crimes due to his intellectual disability. Kayla's father, Senator Bradley Reynolds, pursues his own form of justice, leading to an escalating chain of events that results in Charlie developing supreme intelligence beyond normal human capacity. Soon, Charlie begins a ruthless killing spree and, spurred on by his God complex, launches cyber attacks on financial markets and institutions that threaten to cripple society. Additionally, he attacks key areas of Austin, Texas, hoping to cause maximum casualties. Zach must now put his own life on the line to stop this madman from acting upon his nefarious plans.
Gritty, ambitious, and filled to the brim with action, suspense, and intrigue, Infliction Point is an absolute pageturner of a novel from beginning to end. Fans of the Jason Bourne series will have a blast with this book. Mark Hacker drops the reader into the scheme of things from the get-go, and it's a non-stop, action-packed odyssey from there on. The stakes keep rising higher, and you're never sure if your favorite characters will make it out alive toward the end. Zach's character is a fascinating foil to Charlie, who is every bit as intimidating as a villain can get. I loved the dynamic between Zach, Kelly, and Leon. The action scenes had me on the edge of my seat as Hacker's descriptive prose puts vivid imagery in my head. I also found the ending very satisfying. If you love fast-paced thrillers with compelling, multi-faceted characters, do not miss out on this book!
Hop on for an adrenaline-pumping thrill ride with Mark Hacker's Infliction Point. Shaken by the brutal murder of his former lover Kayla, disgraced FBI Agent Zach Axton receives more bad news when her killer, Charlie Moore, is acquitted of his crimes due to his intellectual disability. Kayla's father, Senator Bradley Reynolds, pursues his own form of justice, leading to an escalating chain of events that results in Charlie developing supreme intelligence beyond normal human capacity. Soon, Charlie begins a ruthless killing spree and, spurred on by his God complex, launches cyber attacks on financial markets and institutions that threaten to cripple society. Additionally, he attacks key areas of Austin, Texas, hoping to cause maximum casualties. Zach must now put his own life on the line to stop this madman from acting upon his nefarious plans.
Gritty, ambitious, and filled to the brim with action, suspense, and intrigue, Infliction Point is an absolute pageturner of a novel from beginning to end. Fans of the Jason Bourne series will have a blast with this book. Mark Hacker drops the reader into the scheme of things from the get-go, and it's a non-stop, action-packed odyssey from there on. The stakes keep rising higher, and you're never sure if your favorite characters will make it out alive toward the end. Zach's character is a fascinating foil to Charlie, who is every bit as intimidating as a villain can get. I loved the dynamic between Zach, Kelly, and Leon. The action scenes had me on the edge of my seat as Hacker's descriptive prose puts vivid imagery in my head. I also found the ending very satisfying. If you love fast-paced thrillers with compelling, multi-faceted characters, do not miss out on this book!
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The Dyodyne Experiment
James Doulgeris and V. Michael Santoro
2024 Silver Medal
437 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
Reviewed by Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite
James Doulgeris and V. Michael Santoro's terrorist thriller, The Dyodyne Experiment, examines the extreme means taken in the name of defending America. When Muslim terrorists hijacked an oil tanker, transformed it into the biggest conventional bomb possible, and set it off in New York City's harbor, thousands of people were slaughtered. America’s best chance of facing and defeating the terrorists was with Sarah Randall leading the Dyodyne organization. By using a virus to interact with terrorists' DNA, Sarah and her team located and tracked them. Sarah developed romantic feelings for Tim Hatcher, a satellite tracking specialist who assisted her and her team in resolving the issue brought on by relying too much on wireless phones. Together with diplomats and CIA officers, Tim, Sarah, and her team were racing against the clock to protect America from her enemies.
The Dyodyne Experiment by James Doulgeris and V. Michael Santoro was filled with espionage, terrorist threats, and romance. With all the twists and turns, the plot moved quickly, and I found it impossible to put the book down. There was just the right amount of intrigue and suspense to keep me on the edge of my seat. The story captivated me right away and kept me wondering right up until the very end. The characters were well-developed and authentic. Since Sarah and Tim were drawn to one another right away, I liked following their relationship as it blossomed. The story was told from multiple points of view on the same day, which enhanced the plot. This book was an exciting read, and it is evident that extensive technological research was put into it.
James Doulgeris and V. Michael Santoro's terrorist thriller, The Dyodyne Experiment, examines the extreme means taken in the name of defending America. When Muslim terrorists hijacked an oil tanker, transformed it into the biggest conventional bomb possible, and set it off in New York City's harbor, thousands of people were slaughtered. America’s best chance of facing and defeating the terrorists was with Sarah Randall leading the Dyodyne organization. By using a virus to interact with terrorists' DNA, Sarah and her team located and tracked them. Sarah developed romantic feelings for Tim Hatcher, a satellite tracking specialist who assisted her and her team in resolving the issue brought on by relying too much on wireless phones. Together with diplomats and CIA officers, Tim, Sarah, and her team were racing against the clock to protect America from her enemies.
The Dyodyne Experiment by James Doulgeris and V. Michael Santoro was filled with espionage, terrorist threats, and romance. With all the twists and turns, the plot moved quickly, and I found it impossible to put the book down. There was just the right amount of intrigue and suspense to keep me on the edge of my seat. The story captivated me right away and kept me wondering right up until the very end. The characters were well-developed and authentic. Since Sarah and Tim were drawn to one another right away, I liked following their relationship as it blossomed. The story was told from multiple points of view on the same day, which enhanced the plot. This book was an exciting read, and it is evident that extensive technological research was put into it.
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Ruthless Alliance
Ruthless Justice Book 1
Luca Storm
2024 Gold Medal
250 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Ruthless Alliance is a work of fiction penned by author Luca Storm in the action, adventure, and suspense subgenres, and it forms the opening novel to the Ruthless Justice series. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Readers are invited to enjoy a gripping thriller inspired by true events, offering a mix of gritty action, psychological darkness, and dry, slick humor. The narrative centers around Luis Fuentes, an undercover DEA agent on the volatile border. When faced with a planned bombing in New York, Fuentes must navigate a dangerous landscape of terrorists, cartels, and corrupt bureaucrats. The story unfolds with car chases, shootouts, and a complex web of conspiracies. As Fuentes races against time, the plot is infused with wry humor and a sense of irreverence, making it a compelling and timely page-turner.
Author Luca Storm has crafted an intensely high-octane novel filled with suspense and action from cover to cover. The story is pacy, exciting, and highly entertaining for its terrorism and conspiracy plot threads, but it also raises more serious questions about corruption, justice, and the lengths one man will go to protect innocent lives. The unconventional hero, Luis Fuentes, offers complexity and relatability in the narrative thanks to the intelligent speech and thought presentation and the realistic attitude that the author instills in him. His actions, though suitably larger than life for the excitement of the plot, are rooted in reality, and it feels like we get to know him and his past. The book's blend of real-world inspiration and fictional storytelling seamlessly creates a thrilling experience, keeping the reader hooked from start to finish. Overall, I would recommend Ruthless Alliance to fans of accomplished thrillers everywhere.
Ruthless Alliance is a work of fiction penned by author Luca Storm in the action, adventure, and suspense subgenres, and it forms the opening novel to the Ruthless Justice series. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Readers are invited to enjoy a gripping thriller inspired by true events, offering a mix of gritty action, psychological darkness, and dry, slick humor. The narrative centers around Luis Fuentes, an undercover DEA agent on the volatile border. When faced with a planned bombing in New York, Fuentes must navigate a dangerous landscape of terrorists, cartels, and corrupt bureaucrats. The story unfolds with car chases, shootouts, and a complex web of conspiracies. As Fuentes races against time, the plot is infused with wry humor and a sense of irreverence, making it a compelling and timely page-turner.
Author Luca Storm has crafted an intensely high-octane novel filled with suspense and action from cover to cover. The story is pacy, exciting, and highly entertaining for its terrorism and conspiracy plot threads, but it also raises more serious questions about corruption, justice, and the lengths one man will go to protect innocent lives. The unconventional hero, Luis Fuentes, offers complexity and relatability in the narrative thanks to the intelligent speech and thought presentation and the realistic attitude that the author instills in him. His actions, though suitably larger than life for the excitement of the plot, are rooted in reality, and it feels like we get to know him and his past. The book's blend of real-world inspiration and fictional storytelling seamlessly creates a thrilling experience, keeping the reader hooked from start to finish. Overall, I would recommend Ruthless Alliance to fans of accomplished thrillers everywhere.
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Mia
Bernard Leo Remakus
2023 Finalist
191 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
Reviewed by Samantha Dewitt (Rivera) for Readers' Favorite
Captain Zack Adams is an undisputed hero to the American people, but just what happened to him after his failed mission going after an elusive terrorist, code named Chameleon? No one seems to know for sure, other than that he’s vanished off the face of the Earth, but as he disappears, someone else arrives. Sister Rose seems to have something up her sleeve that no one understands and when she manages what many have died trying to do, it seems like the end for her, and maybe it is. But for Mia, it’s only the beginning as she works to help Captain Adams’ family with the struggles they’ve suffered ever since his disappearance and since a certain young gym teacher came into their lives to turn everything upside down in Mia by Bernard Remakus.
This story is not just about Captain Adams, Mia, Molly and Peter, but also about patriotism, love and overcoming obstacles. It’s all about creating your own future and accomplishing things that you think you can’t. The characters each have problems and flaws and, yet, they still manage to accomplish something amazing for the world (and, of course, for their own families). This book really makes you think about what you’re doing to help others. It’s really interesting and fun to read and I definitely liked it. I’d actually be interested in reading a whole lot more about the characters. It’s a book I’ll tell others about and, as a short book, it’s one you can read all in one sitting.
Captain Zack Adams is an undisputed hero to the American people, but just what happened to him after his failed mission going after an elusive terrorist, code named Chameleon? No one seems to know for sure, other than that he’s vanished off the face of the Earth, but as he disappears, someone else arrives. Sister Rose seems to have something up her sleeve that no one understands and when she manages what many have died trying to do, it seems like the end for her, and maybe it is. But for Mia, it’s only the beginning as she works to help Captain Adams’ family with the struggles they’ve suffered ever since his disappearance and since a certain young gym teacher came into their lives to turn everything upside down in Mia by Bernard Remakus.
This story is not just about Captain Adams, Mia, Molly and Peter, but also about patriotism, love and overcoming obstacles. It’s all about creating your own future and accomplishing things that you think you can’t. The characters each have problems and flaws and, yet, they still manage to accomplish something amazing for the world (and, of course, for their own families). This book really makes you think about what you’re doing to help others. It’s really interesting and fun to read and I definitely liked it. I’d actually be interested in reading a whole lot more about the characters. It’s a book I’ll tell others about and, as a short book, it’s one you can read all in one sitting.
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Sticks and Stones
A Cameron Stone Action Thriller
Thomas LeBrun
2023 Honorable Mention
172 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
Reviewed by Essien Asian for Readers' Favorite
Edmond Raines may have left the life of a protector behind but a recent tragedy gravitates him back to familiar surroundings as he prepares himself for the inevitable reckoning that must come. With the help of his trusted teacher, he tracks down the people that took everything from him. On the other hand, Cameron Stone is still active in the protection business and rises through the ranks, earning the respect of friends and foes alike. These two men are worlds apart in all aspects but a terrorist plot with frightening global ramifications will set them on colliding trajectories as they set aside all who stand in their way in Thomas LeBrun's Sticks And Stones.
Sticks And Stones focuses its storyline on the personal struggles of two individuals involved in the private security business and the sometimes unfortunate consequences that can come from that delicate line of work. Thomas LeBrun takes time detailing his characters using a combination of impressive origin stories and an unusual storytelling technique. His effort results in characters that are not just multifaceted but emotionally well-rounded in a manner befitting a story that balances combat with suspense. The pace is somewhat sedate even during the fighting scenes, which is a first for me, but I like how LeBrun fuses his subplots into a single story arc without disrupting the flow of the novel. Sticks And Stones is entertaining and well worth the reading experience with its detailed fighting and workout aspects and interesting storyline.
Edmond Raines may have left the life of a protector behind but a recent tragedy gravitates him back to familiar surroundings as he prepares himself for the inevitable reckoning that must come. With the help of his trusted teacher, he tracks down the people that took everything from him. On the other hand, Cameron Stone is still active in the protection business and rises through the ranks, earning the respect of friends and foes alike. These two men are worlds apart in all aspects but a terrorist plot with frightening global ramifications will set them on colliding trajectories as they set aside all who stand in their way in Thomas LeBrun's Sticks And Stones.
Sticks And Stones focuses its storyline on the personal struggles of two individuals involved in the private security business and the sometimes unfortunate consequences that can come from that delicate line of work. Thomas LeBrun takes time detailing his characters using a combination of impressive origin stories and an unusual storytelling technique. His effort results in characters that are not just multifaceted but emotionally well-rounded in a manner befitting a story that balances combat with suspense. The pace is somewhat sedate even during the fighting scenes, which is a first for me, but I like how LeBrun fuses his subplots into a single story arc without disrupting the flow of the novel. Sticks And Stones is entertaining and well worth the reading experience with its detailed fighting and workout aspects and interesting storyline.
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Contrarian
Lucas Sterling
2023 Bronze Medal
Kindle Edition
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Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite
Srpska - a Hungarian crime syndicate - was planning to make massive profits by causing havoc in the American economy. A hitman, former Homeland Security agent Lars Christopherson, had been hired by the BND - a foreign German intelligence service - to eliminate the threat from the gang. Accompanied by BND’s agent Frederic Ulrich, Lars had successfully raided one of the gang’s premises, thinking they had accomplished their mission. However, a deadly explosion at a nuclear power plant confirms that they were far from stopping Srpska. Lars and Frederic are obliged to work together once again to stop the gang’s evil plan. Unbeknownst to Lars and Frederic, the enemy is closely watching their every move. What will happen to the pair? Will they manage to save the US from the looming disaster? Get yourself Lucas Sterling’s Contrarian to discover how it all goes down.
Lucas Sterling had me hooked on this compelling read, flipping through page after page. If you love an action-packed crime thriller novel laced with a gripping tale of espionage, underdogs, crime bosses, hitmen, terrorists, thrill, tension, and adventure, you will love Contrarian. Sterling incorporates a subtle tone in the narration, and his realistic depictions captured the mood and setting of the scenes. This coupled with the second-person writing style made me feel as if I was right in the middle of all the action, watching every move the cast made. He amplifies this intriguing story with plot twists that sent chills down my spine. I loved how he boldly brought out and simultaneously juxtaposed the characters' qualities. This highlighted the complexity of human nature. Lars is the type of intuitive, intelligent, quick-thinking, strong, agile, and swift protagonist you simply can’t get enough of. This is a magnificent piece of work.
Srpska - a Hungarian crime syndicate - was planning to make massive profits by causing havoc in the American economy. A hitman, former Homeland Security agent Lars Christopherson, had been hired by the BND - a foreign German intelligence service - to eliminate the threat from the gang. Accompanied by BND’s agent Frederic Ulrich, Lars had successfully raided one of the gang’s premises, thinking they had accomplished their mission. However, a deadly explosion at a nuclear power plant confirms that they were far from stopping Srpska. Lars and Frederic are obliged to work together once again to stop the gang’s evil plan. Unbeknownst to Lars and Frederic, the enemy is closely watching their every move. What will happen to the pair? Will they manage to save the US from the looming disaster? Get yourself Lucas Sterling’s Contrarian to discover how it all goes down.
Lucas Sterling had me hooked on this compelling read, flipping through page after page. If you love an action-packed crime thriller novel laced with a gripping tale of espionage, underdogs, crime bosses, hitmen, terrorists, thrill, tension, and adventure, you will love Contrarian. Sterling incorporates a subtle tone in the narration, and his realistic depictions captured the mood and setting of the scenes. This coupled with the second-person writing style made me feel as if I was right in the middle of all the action, watching every move the cast made. He amplifies this intriguing story with plot twists that sent chills down my spine. I loved how he boldly brought out and simultaneously juxtaposed the characters' qualities. This highlighted the complexity of human nature. Lars is the type of intuitive, intelligent, quick-thinking, strong, agile, and swift protagonist you simply can’t get enough of. This is a magnificent piece of work.
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The Greek Gambit
Nuke Response Team Alpha--Book One
Charles Salter
2023 Silver Medal
274 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
Reviewed by Vincent Dublado for Readers' Favorite
The Greek Gambit is the first book in a promising new thriller series called Nuke Response Team Alpha. Author Charles A. Salter introduces you to Colonel Blake Hunter, who is vacationing in Greece when unknown agents try to kill him and abduct his family. Meanwhile, the Pentagon summons the Nuke Response Team to investigate a series of mysterious rapid aging among people along the North Carolina Coast. It appears that the attempt on Hunter’s life, the kidnapping of his family, and the acute radiation in North Carolina are related. Blake has had his share of combating terrorists. But nothing has prepared him for what he faces right now, as the terrorists that kidnapped his family want him for a task that has something to do with a hyperbaric plasma sphere.
The Greek Gambit is a technopolitical-military thriller that is sophisticated, well-researched, and a perfect example of the genre it represents. As the first book in a new series, it provides the best opportunity to immerse yourself in the actions, methods, and motives of Charles Salter’s recurrent characters, especially that of his protagonist, Blake Hunter. It is a worthy first installment that will whet your appetite to follow Blake’s adventures, as it promises a long-term plot that may rival Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan franchise. Salter blends engaging realism and character authenticity with intricate plotting and over-the-edge suspense. The pacing is consistent with the tension that the storyline provides, always maintaining momentum. Masterful and informative, The Greek Gambit simply draws you in from start to finish. If you love reading high-octane thrillers, this book is one of the best in the genre you’ll ever read.
The Greek Gambit is the first book in a promising new thriller series called Nuke Response Team Alpha. Author Charles A. Salter introduces you to Colonel Blake Hunter, who is vacationing in Greece when unknown agents try to kill him and abduct his family. Meanwhile, the Pentagon summons the Nuke Response Team to investigate a series of mysterious rapid aging among people along the North Carolina Coast. It appears that the attempt on Hunter’s life, the kidnapping of his family, and the acute radiation in North Carolina are related. Blake has had his share of combating terrorists. But nothing has prepared him for what he faces right now, as the terrorists that kidnapped his family want him for a task that has something to do with a hyperbaric plasma sphere.
The Greek Gambit is a technopolitical-military thriller that is sophisticated, well-researched, and a perfect example of the genre it represents. As the first book in a new series, it provides the best opportunity to immerse yourself in the actions, methods, and motives of Charles Salter’s recurrent characters, especially that of his protagonist, Blake Hunter. It is a worthy first installment that will whet your appetite to follow Blake’s adventures, as it promises a long-term plot that may rival Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan franchise. Salter blends engaging realism and character authenticity with intricate plotting and over-the-edge suspense. The pacing is consistent with the tension that the storyline provides, always maintaining momentum. Masterful and informative, The Greek Gambit simply draws you in from start to finish. If you love reading high-octane thrillers, this book is one of the best in the genre you’ll ever read.
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Fade to Blue
Hank Scheer
2023 Gold Medal
284 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
Reviewed by Olga Markova for Readers' Favorite
Fade to Blue by Hank Scheer is a gripping mystery craftily tailored to fascinate fans of action thrillers. Thirty-two-year-old Dr. Sarah Brenalen was a researcher with MEREIN, the Memory Research Institute in San Francisco. She had created a controversial drug with the potential to cure Alzheimer’s. Six months later, jogging on a beach in California, Sarah was blissfully unaware that her life was about to turn into a living nightmare. Two strangers threatened Sarah with a gun and ordered her to give them a sample of the drug and produce a report about its chemical composition. They fitted Sarah with eavesdropping and global positioning devices so they could control her until she complied. Would Sarah save her drug from getting into the wrong hands?
Fade to Blue by Hank Scheer is a hard-to-beat action-packed suspense thriller. I loved Sarah’s determination and ingenuity in her pursuit of an Alzheimer’s cure and her combat with adversaries. What I liked most were the thought-provoking issues, such as the ethics of drug creation and the impact of privacy breaches on a victim’s state of mind. The author’s fast-moving and reader-friendly writing style made me feel as if I were watching a film. If you are looking for a page-turner, look no further than this book with its relatable characters and ethical dilemmas to keep you captivated from the first page. I highly recommend it to fans of science fiction, adventure, and medical thrillers.
Fade to Blue by Hank Scheer is a gripping mystery craftily tailored to fascinate fans of action thrillers. Thirty-two-year-old Dr. Sarah Brenalen was a researcher with MEREIN, the Memory Research Institute in San Francisco. She had created a controversial drug with the potential to cure Alzheimer’s. Six months later, jogging on a beach in California, Sarah was blissfully unaware that her life was about to turn into a living nightmare. Two strangers threatened Sarah with a gun and ordered her to give them a sample of the drug and produce a report about its chemical composition. They fitted Sarah with eavesdropping and global positioning devices so they could control her until she complied. Would Sarah save her drug from getting into the wrong hands?
Fade to Blue by Hank Scheer is a hard-to-beat action-packed suspense thriller. I loved Sarah’s determination and ingenuity in her pursuit of an Alzheimer’s cure and her combat with adversaries. What I liked most were the thought-provoking issues, such as the ethics of drug creation and the impact of privacy breaches on a victim’s state of mind. The author’s fast-moving and reader-friendly writing style made me feel as if I were watching a film. If you are looking for a page-turner, look no further than this book with its relatable characters and ethical dilemmas to keep you captivated from the first page. I highly recommend it to fans of science fiction, adventure, and medical thrillers.
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