Outstanding - Thrilling - Unpredictable. Excellent novel!
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Latrice Simpkins is an excellent novelist. She is one of my favorite writers and when I read her books, I'm glued to the chair as the quality of her writing is so excellent. I find her new novel, Hidden Flowers, exciting, engaging and filled with plenty of twists. I love her character, Makita. She is very believable and the story line is quite intriguing. I would recommend her books to anyone who likes an exciting and unpredictable plot. I don't usually read women authors, but Latrice has captured my imagination by the suspense and intrigue of her plots. Hidden Flowers is an excellent and I would recommend it to both men and women.
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The Moonstone is an excellent book, with a gripping storyline from beginning to ending.  It is full of twists, and the reader is promised a thrilling ride.  The plot was wonderfully thought out and the ending is so unexpected that the reader can't help but be shocked.

Read it, people of the world, and discover a fantastic novel!
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I thoroughly enjoyed The Cana Mystery.  I am rather fatigued right now because I have hardly been able to sleep for the past three days -- I couldn't put the book down to go to work!  So, please forgive me for any typos.  :-) This book is very well-written -- it's very exciting with lots of suspense and twists.  A true thriller!  What's more, it's full of fascinating information and historical references, so I'm thrilled to have my daughters read it.  (It's hard to believe that such a terrific book also has educational elements to it.  If only school was this interesting -- they'd get A's in every History class they'd ever take!!)

As a Catholic woman, I appreciate that this book was very tastefully done.  I greatly appreciate that there isn't explicit sexual content.  There is some violence, but and I liked that the author doesn't dwell on it.  I tire of books that tell you someone is really bad but never give me reason to believe it.  This book uses violence periodically to advance the story or demonstrate convincingly that the bad guys really are bad.  That made it much more believable that the villians would actually go through with their devious plan.  That said, the book never dwells on the gory aftermath of the violence the way that some authors do.  It mentions it and then moves on.

I really liked the way that the author anticipated (and answered!) many of the questions that popped into my head.  A few times I thought: "Hmm ... I wonder if that could actually work?" or "How would that person have known that?"  Inevitably, in a page or two, the author would put my doubts to rest.  It really was like he was reading my mind!  I've never seen a writer do that so well!  That said, the author doesn't spoonfeed the audience.  When I re-read the book, I realized that there were lots of connections that the author had embedded in the text.  Although I didn't catch all of those connections the first time I read it, it didn't dampen my enjoyment of the book.  But the SECOND time I read it, I was blown away by how much more there was to the book than what I saw the first time.  Now THAT is a well-written story!!

I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a fun, exciting read who wants to think and doesn't like to read about explicit sex or gory violence.
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8 Stars, at least! A riveting, exhilarating tale of an intricate plot to assassinate the most deadly, evil, and clever terrorist in the world: Saladin. The writing is first class, as is the character development. I have read all of the Gabriel Allon novels, and this is certainly one of the very best. Gabriel is Chief of "the Office" now, but still operates as a field agent in this amazing novel. I won't go into plot details, but the "operation" is intricately plotted and totally realistic in my mind, less the sudden appearance of an amazingly rich Russian businessman. That such a man could materialize within a few months, with no prior history, is a possible weakness of the backstory. Nevertheless, the "front-story" is absolutely spectacular. I was alerted to and especially concerned by the author's prediction, which I agree with, that due to the proliferation of social media such as the out-of-control use of FaceBook and similar web sites as messengers of Jiihad, that the next face of terror may be triggered by these connections and may no longer require face-to-face training and conditioning by those who seek to harm us. My guess is that Mr. Silva's next novel will probably explore that potential problem. I can only hope that our intelligence services are closely monitoring these social media web sites. The so-called "dark web" is another threat that I hope is being monitored as well. Criminals have operated within that realm for years now, however, so how can we be confident that our law enforcement agencies are picking this up?

Unfortunately, it is a dangerous world that we live in right now. Thank you, Daniel Silva, for illuminating part of it and, at the same time, composing an outstanding novel!
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This book is AMAZING! It immediately starts with a rush of action and thrilling elements to put you on the edge of your seat to get you started off right. The characters are well-developed and full of their own hidden surprises that your judgement of them constantly changes as learn about them more and more. I jumped to my own conclusions when it came to the whole mystery of it all and for the very first time, I was VERY wrong in my results which to me is what makes a novel truly amazing.

If you are looking for a fresh thrilling, romantic novel that does not re-use past ideas, but instead brings new elements and characters to the table-this is it. Check this book out! You will not want to put it down!
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(IF THAT'S EVEN A WORD)...REALLY GREAT NOVEL & HAD NO CLUE THROUGHOUT READING THE BOOK THAT IT WOULD THAT WAY...WELL WORTH THE PRICE ; FULL OF MANY TWIST & TURNS THAT IS SURE TO BE A CROWD-PLEASER...GREAT JOB AUTHOR :)
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Exceptional Merit is a really outstanding novel. The author Mr. George has a good story telling ability and also knowledgeable person on the subject. This story is suspenseful and gripping. So if you're looking for an thrilling book to take you on a ride, this is the one.  I definitely recommend this book
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Absolutely outstanding.  Possibly the best thriller I have ever read.  Interesting, fascinatingly researched and frighteningly plausible!
A brilliant new writer to watch for.
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Wonderfully written novel that will keep you engaged throughout the story with unexpected twists! One of the best stories I've read in a long time. Great job L.D. Cedergreen...look forward to what comes out next!
2311249
The Jericho Deception is a fascinating novel that grabs the readers attention from the very first page and doesn't let go until the very end. This is a very thrilling novel filled with a myriad of attention grabbing events, detailed descriptions, and multifaceted characters. The Jericho Deception offers a fresh new face to an otherwise overworked genre and does so with ease. This is a fast paced, complex story that maintains readability thanks to the author's skilled story telling abilities. Highly intriguing to the very end, and even has an excellent and believable ending that doesn't feel rushed. So good I may just have to read it again.
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Die By Wire is a top drawer novel of suspense with many interwoven elements from the risks the public is unaware of in aviation to child brides and the gradual introduction of Sharia law in other countries (and soon here?).  An engrossing thriller that really IS thrilling.  I was turning the pages to find out what would happen next to Longbow the heroine and I loved the conflicts in the relationships, the deeper emotions than one typically sees in suspense novels.  Defintely worth buying!!  Highly recommended.
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What a wonderful, unpredictable story! I enjoyed this novel so much because it was different from anything I have ever read before.
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For anyone who has visited the Outerbanks, this novel is an excellent read I highly recommend.  The descriptive parts of the Corolla, Currituck Sound and beach areas are outstanding in their portrayal and well done, transporting the reader right into the heart of the novel. You can almost feel the ocean breeze blowing and feel the warmth of the sun on your face.  It made me long for our annual family summer vacations in that spot.  The characters were thoughtfully created with much attention to detail and come from all walks of life and different perspectives.  The conflict was sharply drawn between the protagonistic and antagonistic characters.  You could feel the dramatic tension building between the two opposing forces as the story unfolds before the reader, pursuing the question:  Who is the true villain(s) in this piece?  The reader will be engrossed in their reading to the very ending which is filled with suspense and unpredictable twists and turns along the way!  Joe Ellis is a seasoned Ohio Valley writer, and this novel expresses his tremendous literary growth as an author.  I look forward to reading his future endeavors in the fields of fiction and nonfiction.
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This excellent novel revolves around Mason West (ex- SGT USMC - is there any such thing as Ex- Marine?), his wife, Elizabeth (Veterinarian at LA Zoo), their daughter,  Theresa (15), and two houseguests,  Elio Lopez (17) and Iridia Reshenko.  The story starts with some of the surviving population being infected with the Delta virus.  And, it appears that these 'people' are learning a different set of skills.  Martial law is now in effect.  The preceding sets the stage for the thrilling ride that continues to the last page.

Some truly incredible scenes unfold in this book including the one in the pharmacy with Theresa and her dad, Mason.  Mason is adept and skilled in the 'improvise, adapt, overcome' slogan that he learned in the USMC.  This has stayed with him after he became a protective bodyguard and it appears that Theresa has also inherited some of that slogan.  Mason's ride on the Personal Aerial Transport (PAT) is an example of a futuristic mode of transportation which will make the reader gasp at times.  And, of course, Elizabeth's trip on Spock will not be forgotten anytime soon.

In addition to the action throughout this novel, the author has interspersed some poignant times as well.  Clyde, the Bili chimp also has a starring role in this book.  A truly touching scene between Jack and Clyde occurs which should melt your heart.  Actually brought tears to my eyes.

Finished this book the other day and have been thinking about what sets this book apart from others that I have read.  In addition to a well developed plot and characters, the author has utilized similes that greatly enhance the reading experience.  A couple of examples follow:  ' It was like trying to push a watermelon through a hose' and 'cracking onto the hood like a bull with its legs cut off'.  Those are just a couple of examples but similes are utilized throughout the story.

This is the second one in this series but could be read as a stand alone book.  Sufficient details are given in the text to bring the reader up to speed without reading the first one.  Of course, I wouldn't recommend doing that as the first one is an excellent book, too.

Most highly recommended as it is an incredibly fast paced and thrilling book which leaves me waiting for #3.

Please note that I obtained this book through the Kindle Unlimited Program.
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"Black Eagle Force - Eye of the Storm" is the BEST novel I've read in decades. Excellent character development. Brilliant technical data woven in a manner that the reader can easily understand. Taunt, decisive, edge of the seat combat that reveals a first hand knowledge of boots on the ground experience. The smell of cordite, sensation of hot lead passing close, sweat in the eyes, sweet and sour taste of fear and adrenalin coursing through the combatants veins. Suspenseful exhilarating aerial combat encounters that again reveal first hand knowledge of Air Warrior experience. Stalking, maneuvering high speed aerobatics in a life and death game of chess played out in the face of an impending Hurricane. This novel is not only an outstanding read it is a real time view into the world that threatens America today. "Black Eagle Force" is a blue print as to what America should be doing to deal with the terrorist factions that are at her borders. Well done gentlemen! I look forward to the next Black Eagle Force novel with great anticipation.  Doran aka Plata
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Excellent novel by a seasoned writer,  I couldn't put the book down - and was craving more when I read the last page.  Will there be a sequel?
2076119
I really loved this novel, the writing is excellent and keeps you guessing. I was not ready for that ending !