Excellent read.... please do yourself a favor and pick it up!
352889
Absolutely loved this series! Love, betrayals, suspense.
Loved Sophia, her conviction and her strong character. Sebastian Lock... what can  I say.... hot, dreamy and steamy!

A MUST READ!
220490
What an awesome read!! From the moment I opened it, I couldn't put it down.. The entire time, I felt like I was in the book watching the whole thing... I'm heading over to get the next in the series.... Pick yours up today!
3746710
What an interesting concept.  Just the right balance between fact and fiction to keep you reading to the end...literally, I couldn't put it down!  It will take you on an amazing journey throught time from the early days of a new nation trying to define itself, to a present day America and the movement that almost changed the direction of a nation.  Do yourself a favor and get this book!
3703732
This novel captivated me from the moment I began to read.  Before I had realized it, the insectile plot was already wrapped firmly around my conscience.  The characters are well written, believable and (as they should) made me feel a rush of varied emotions... Disgust, loathing, pity, compassion, perhaps hate, joy and a hope for retribution...these characters brought these to me freely!  This is truly one of the rare novels that have you speeding through the pages with rapt interest and an uncontrollable urge to "know more."  So much in fact, that more than several chapters into the story, you'll realize that your sore from craning unflinchingly over your read!  Well Done!  (And anxiously awaiting more!!!)
2314536
I just finished reading an ARC copy of The Fall of Terradox and I am so excited to review this awesome book.

To all of the readers of the first book, Terradox, just a word of caution...you will recall that the action started really quickly in the first book. In this second book the author gives a bit of background to bring us up to date before launching into a new adventure. I urge you to read the early chapters with this in mind. Once the action starts in this book you will feel compelled to keep reading. At many points I actually wished for a break from the action so that I could eat or go to bed.  Im not exaggerating...this book is really that good!

At around halfway through the book it appeared that success had been achieved, and problems solved, and I could take a break from reading,  but I still had the second half of the book left! What now? As you read, you too will recognize this point. Take a deep breath, turn the page and keep reading because this story is about to become really intense!

I found myself totally immersed in the lives of the characters throughout the book. At many points my anxiety level was off the charts! The scenes and storyline were so well written that I often felt as though the events were factual reporting. I truly believed that these things could have happened, and that the evil-doers were being defeated by a team of really good people.

Ive read other books by this author, and they are all excellent, but this one is incredible! I  gave it 5 stars to encourage you to read it.
2563389
I'm not a reader at all...I don't find sitting around quietly a particularly interesting evening. I could not put this book down. I received it and let it sit on my table for a couple of days and finally decided to pick it up and just read a few pages. I read half the book and couldn't believe where the time had gone.

This isn't a "religious" book or anything other than just a really awesome, excellent read! Well done to the author. I truly enjoyed every single word!
955822
I happened upon this book at a fundraising sale; that being said, I picked it up, thought hmmm...I some how recall hearing about this book...and for 10 cents thought, "Why not?". (Sorry, Oprah's Book Club...lol). I just finished it, actually stayed up way too late reading it, just found it so hard to put down. The author does have a gift for writing, pulling the reader in, and hooking you! Whether you like or don't like it, you just have to know what is going to happen next... I must say, however, it was one of the saddest books I have ever read... Even the ending, while seeming to to strive for hopeful, was just sad...One review includes the words "a touchingly funny book". Touching? Yes. Funny? No. So, if you are looking for "happily ever after", just know that "happy" is a relative term...
1575792
If you have time to read no more than a handful of books this year, make sure this one of them. Yes, it's that good.

And to think I almost didn't read it. To get it, in fact, I broke one of my cardinal rules: Never trust gushing praise about a book when it comes from other authors. But in this instance, as a subscriber of email from David Baldacci, I got a message saying he'd read, and highly recommends, this one.

Just delete the message, the law-abiding side of my mind advised. Ah, countered my more adventurous side, but it sounds good, and besides, Baldacci is one of my top five all-time favorite writers. What the heck, I finally decided - I'll go to NetGalley and see if an advance copy is available for review. If it is, I'll request it; if I'm approved, I'll take it as a sign from God.

Well, apparently, somebody up there loves me; it was on my Kindle the same day as my request. I'm joking about the love from on high, of course, but I'm not kidding when I say I absolutely loved the book. In fact, I breezed through it almost nonstop over a couple of days - eager to find out how it ends yet not wanting it to end. The story drew me in from the start, and the well-developed characters are so real it's hard to avoid loving (or in some instances, despising) every single one. The only thing that's hard to believe, in fact, is that this is a debut novel.

The setting is the small Australian town of Kiewarra, a couple of hours from Melbourne, where Federal Agent Aaron Falk plies his trade of solving financial cries. Aaron, who grew up in Kiewarra, has returned after 20 or so years to attend the funeral of his best friend, Luke. Back then, a young  female friend drowned under suspicious circumstances, and when Aaron became the prime suspect, Luke provided an ironclad alibi. But many local folks weren't willing to believe Luke's story, much less let Aaron off the hook; life turned so uncomfortable that Aaron's father insisted that he and his son pack up and leave, vowing never to return.

Now Aaron's back and Luke's dead, but it seems local folks have clung to their old, unpleasant beliefs. Worse, Luke now is on a hook of a different sort; by all accounts, he killed himself after taking the lives of his wife and son - leaving only their infant daughter alive. But Aaron isn't so sure that's what really happened; and when he gets his head together with a local detective, he learns the detective has doubts as well. Aaron's intent was to stay just a couple of days, wanting to make a relatively hasty retreat from the drought-destroyed land and bad memories. Urged on by Luke's distraught parents, who have taken in their surviving granddaughter, Aaron agrees to give it a week - after all, he's got some vacation time coming - just to help with what's being deemed an unofficial investigation.

The more he and the detective poke around, though, the more the suicide/murder theory unravels - and suddenly, the loose ends begin to reach back all those years ago to when Luke's faithful buddy stood up for him. In retrospect, did Aaron and Luke's friend kill herself, or was her death a result of something more sinister? Could the events of the past really be tied to the here-and-now murders of Luke's wife and son? If so, how? And who?

The story moves along quickly, with chapters interspersed with Aaron's "recollections" of what happened back then. Little by little, everything comes together, building up to an exciting, and for the most part surprising, ending. I was left wishing there was more to read, but also with the thought that Aaron would be a great character for a series (what say you, Ms. Harper)?

The moral to my own story? Some rules, it seems, are meant to be broken. Get this one - you won't be sorry.
407292
This is a very good book.  Buy it and you won't be sorry.  This is a mystery, love story, quest for finding the truth, suspense, thriller, drama and even a touch of comedy.  I would LOVE for there to be a follow-up to this.  It would be great.  I hated it when I came to the end, because it was so good.  This is an excellent book!  And believe me I know one when I read one!  I am an avid reader and have a library of over 1,000 books.  I am very pleased to be adding this Book to my collection -- even though it is Kindle and not a hard copy  :)
982547
Thoroughly impressed by the author's writing skills to maintain the tension and convey the desperation at the right times.  Great story, too.  I was blown away by the thesis of the story and what a powerful ending.  Would make a great big screen movie, too (if the screen writers, directors and special effects guys don't screw it up).  Highly recommend this book.  Need to be patient in the beginning as the story develops but the pay-off is well worth it in the end and the details really matter!!!  Look forward to more novels by this author............
4645839
Excellent book!  Highly suggest you read it!
3338101
I saw this book in the Wall Street Journal book review.  Somehow, I missed the fact that it was a novel.  I read almost exclusively non-fiction.  But, since I bought the book, I decided to read it.  Was I glad I did.  The author, Mr. Montefiore, is an expert in regard to the period and location in which the story takes place.  The book is extremely well written and holds your interest.  It is written in three parts.  I should say it holds your interest until about the middle of the middle section, and then the vortex sucks you in.  I reached the middle of the middle section on a Friday evening, as my wife and I were retiring.  Its a good thing she is a good sport.  Even though I was exausted from a busy week, I could not put the book down.  My little reading light and I were up 'til 4am Saturday.  I HAD to finish the book.  WOW.

If you want to know what it is like to live in a totalitarian state, if you want to see the most basic of human emotions cruelly used against people and complete and utter disregard for decency, you don't have to wait for the denouement of the Obama administration or National Health Care, comrade.  You can experience it up close and personal in this gripping novel.  Bravo!
4938311
This was a very good read and I couldn't put it down until I finished it!! Go ahead and take a chance.
733793
You should read  Eduardo Suastegui's  "Dead Beef" to put this book in perspective; but it can be read on its own merit. A steady pace with well developed and complex character's almost  made me want to read it in one evening - however -  I gained so much more by taking my time and catching so many "what if's" in the plot. GREAT book  and worthy of your time and  book budget!
2485249
One thought lay on my mind as I closed the covers of Davis Bunn's latest suspense novel: "Please Lord, let this stay fiction!" At times I wasn't sure if I was reading a novel or whether I was watching reality unfold, because the plot seems ripped right from the headlines. I couldn't put it down for a single moment! An ominous undertone pervades the book as the plot proceeds, and not just because the primary character Esther soon finds herself in the crosshairs of very powerful people who are seeking to end her life. Rather, it is the fragile global economy that seems about to implode, and the novel captures the impression that the common people today have around the world, that though things seem well on the surface, something is not right. And, indeed, it seems like society learned nothing from the financial crisis of 2008, but that the greed of humanity continues to plunge us towards an uncertain economic future!  What I most appreciate about this novel is that it is not one of those novels that leaves you with a feeling of gloom about life in general. Rather, it offers us a glimpse of what might be, a reminder that God is in control and that his people can push back against the forces of evil, and good can prevail. Bunn has, once again, done a great job at fleshing out likeable and relate-able characters, characters with struggles and flaws and doubts, yet ones that are heroic in their willingness to step up to their calling no matter the cost. Our world desperately needs the Esther's of this world to take their place on the stage of history and play their role, no matter how small or how significant that may be. Might you or I be the Esther our generations are waiting for?

I step away from this novel feeling cautious about the financial world around me, but also prayerful that in reality God is going to bring good out of whatever the future holds. I highly recommend this powerfully written, engaging novel, and guarantee that this is one book you do not want to miss! I award it 5 out of 5 stars.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
4710330
I saw this book yesterday in my daily Kindle email.  After reading the reviews, I decided to download it.  What a story!!  I started to read it about 9:00 am.  At 11:00pm I had to remind myself that gettin up for work at 4:30am comes pretty early in the morning and forced myself to put it down.  I just finished the last 20 pages and felt really bad that it was all over.  While I love to read and will/can read just about anything, this is a book I really enjoyed and will definitely read it again.  If you're thinking about getting it, I say go for it - you won't be sorry.
4841955
so well written...so engaging!! I experienced this story in audiobook format and it was exceptionally well done!!  The web of "inter-connectedness" that is the human experience is brought to life in this novel...but it is sooo much more!! Great character development, humor, suspense, surprises ["Wait! What??"]...Highly recommend, esp for readers looking for a unique novel that will pull you in right from the start, even tho it is often non-linear in its timeline. Absolutely excellent!!