Intriguing, Engaging, a Real Page Turner
352196
What a way to start off Monday morning.

Keane story is well-written and engaging. I found myself leaning forward with eyes scurrying across the page from the very start. His characters are good, his story creative and believable.

Vincent, a coffee fanatic, works in a call center. Starting his Monday morning work like most - wishing it was still the weekend, he gets a "wake-up" call right after the lines open at the insurance company where he works. Keane is able to make the story come alive and the reader goes through it all right with Vincent. I was able to picture the scenes the author wrote and feel myself in the cubicle next to his watching it all unfold.

A short, quick read, you'll want to read it again (and probably again). A good book and author. I would highly recommend.
1349325
This is a great read. It holds your interest, which makes its hard to put down. A genuine page turner. Its fast paced with an intriguing plot.
A great cast of characters, which provides collusion, which keeps you wanting to know more.
An eye opening look into the world of gambling, dealers, and casinos.
A well written plot, with interesting twists and turns.
A lot of imagination intertwined with mystery that makes the story edgy.
The ending makes you want to read more. Cant wait for the sequel!
1060922
I loved the novel. It was fast paced, full of interesting plot developments and characters and it was hard to put down. Admittedly, I am a Turow and Grisham fan, and I am a lawyer. But those are not prerequisites to enjoying this book. The settings in various places with what occurred there and the connections to each other were surprising. What I love about crime/mystery novels is deep plot development and background along with technical explanations and twists which I would not expect. This novel had all that. These people and their predicaments became real. The answers and solutions were riveting. I don't want to reveal anything here but I found it to be a good read. I look forward to the next two parts of the trilogy.
2131865
Brilliant, entertaining, well written, page turner...definitely worth the investment.
1025972
I liked this first novel very, very much. The plot is intriguing and the characters are very well drawn. I also found the story to be very realistic--as far as these kinds of stories go, that is. It's a very engaging mystery that turns into a very addicting thriller. I'm looking forward to reading more from Mr. Tozzi.
4631227
The start of this book really drew me in. The murder of the protagonists husband, John, sets the scene for an intriguing murder mystery.
 I did have issues with the bad formatting and some noticeable editing/grammatical errors, but not enough to prevent me from reading on.

Both Susan Morgan and Captain Frank Carr of LA homicide, are well thought out characters and very believable. The plot is engaging and has just enough twists and turns to keep the reader turning the page for more.

As the suspects for Johns murder are systematically questioned, we are given some wonderful insights into why he may have been so brutally killed. However, for me, it is not the investigation that is the whole focus of this book, but the emotion and grief such a horrible act has on those left behind. Susan and her inner strength is the core of this narrative, which has a message of hope and love throughout, despite the horrors that unfold. At once unbearable and tender, it is a story that cannot fail to touch your heart.
3016885
Transgression is captivating and intelligent, a real pleasure to read. It is truly a surprise to find such engaging characters, historical insights, and well reasoned theoretical physics all combined in one work. To find all  of these in a first novel should send up flags - bookmark this author!  Randy Ingermanson's characters ring true. Not only are they intelligent,  but they just feel real. The Israeli dialog, from both modern and first  century periods, is very authentic, and naturally scented with Hebrew  words. The compelling plot, intertwining with another plot straight from  the bible, make this an exceptional page turner. An excellent read, and a  wonderful gift for readers.
907714
If you want a book that is the true definition of a page-turner, this is the book for you. Fantastic character development, intriguing plot, and relevant to the events happening in the world today.  The story has great pace and some pretty incredible twists you won't expect; some made me laugh and others made me gasp out loud.  Once I picked it up I almost literally couldn't put it down.  I can't say enough good things about this book!
3616467
Fascinating and intriguing adventure that makes the reader feel like he/she is living in the time and places described by the author. Amazingly authentic and accurate details give his writing a very realistic background for his story. Once into the first few pages, you will not want to put it down. Easily could be the basis for a good motion picture.
2071641
Wonderful read.  Great characterization, and a true page turner. Recommended.
2426776
Atwood's novel begins a little slowly, but quickly becomes a page turner you don't want to put down.  Despite the fact that the "ending" (the suicide of the narrator's sister) is given away in the first two lines of the book, Atwood still kept me on the edge of my seat.  She weaves together the present, the future, and several alternate universes completely seamlessly and smoothly.  Her characters are well-rounded and have strong, distinct personalities.  The book is hugely enjoyable, and I highly recommend it.
1901096
I was hooked after the first page. This is a very engaging story and had me trying to figure out the next move the characters would make before I turned the next page.
4740953
I loved this book.  After reading many mystery thrillers of today's genre, which are starting to repeat themselves,  I was excited to see this new author writing about a fascinating timely topic he knows quite a lot about - since he lived in that world for 30+ years.  I knew I was in for a treat and it did not disappoint.  As for previous reviewers who say it's too much of this or that - well, in the real world of espionage, the one we live in, that's how it is.  I'd much rather read about actual factual portrayals from someone who's lived in that world,  than pick-up a thriller/mystery, written by one of today's popular writers, only to find it's bordering on, if not outright, plagiarism.
Anyhow, back to Red Sparrow.  It moves quickly, smartly and educationally from city to city, country to country and is a fascinating counterterrorism espionage story that's very well constructed with lots of twists and turns, plus, nteresting characters.  And I'll quote here by the lead-in reviewer:  "I have to say that I have not read a more exciting, gripping novel in a long time. And the best part is this: the ending of this novel makes it clear that this isn't the last we'll be hearing from Jason Matthews.
If it's authentic intrigue you appreciate, you'll love this book.  The timing of the book's introduction couldn't be better!
809593
This book is a real page turner, and I had trouble putting it down. It's got an extremely interesting premise, the kind that makes you wonder how soon before the fiction described in the book will become fact (if it hasn't already). Moreover, the characters are great, and the tidbits of humor flecked throughout the story make it even more fun. This is a must read.
2015167
I bought this book through Amazon and was glad I did. This author really knows how to tell a story that grabs the reader and does not let go until the very last page. This book is more than just a who-done-it fiction novel. It's a real page-turner, its plot takes many exciting and unexpected twists.  The main characters, Lindsey and Charlie, are very well developed and their relationship sets the stage for possible sequels. This book also has some colorful characters for comic relief that play well off the main characters.

I enjoyed the suspense of this book and pace at which the story unfolded. My favorite type of book to read is suspense/thriller and this book did not disappoint. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an awesome story with a great payoff. I couldn't put it down.
992887
A real page turner.  Engaged all the senses.  Couldn't put it down once I started.  I never guessed the ending.
3411223
A real page turner! The characters, their surroundings, and the era, are vividly described by the author as if the story was borrowed from the pages of a diary. One cannot help but visualize what's going on within each chapter: details are nonchalently and richly rendered by the author, giving the reader a "fly on the wall" view of another period in time and an ethnicity (Croatian) that until now was overlooked in literature. A truly worthwhile and interesting read.