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Love Thy Neighbor

by Mark Gilleo (Goodreads Author)

4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 · rating details · 89 ratings · 42 reviews

CLARK HAYDEN is a graduate student trying to help his mother navigate through the loss of his father while she continues to live in their house near Washington DC. With his mother’s diminishing mental capacity becoming the norm, Clark expects a certain amount of craziness as he heads home for the holidays. What he couldn’t possibly anticipate, though, is that he would find...more

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Aug 15, 2012 Sally Smith rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a great thriller. The reason why I read it in the first place was because of the author's prologue where he says that a woman from Vienna, VA called the CIA in 1999 reporting potential terrorists living across from her in her middle class neighborhood. She had seen "strange men of seemingly Middle-Eastern descent using their cell phones in the yard, middle-of-the-night meetings with bumper-to-bumper curbside parking, ... a constant flow of young men who seemed to stay without introduci...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Jeanbooknerd rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Love Thy Neighbor by Mark Gilleo is a well written fast-paced thriller that gives a fascinating look inside secret governmental missions. The main character, Clark, comes back home to take care of his elderly mother. Upon arriving, the craziness he expects inside the home is not as wild as the suspicious activities in the neighborhood. Clark gets all tangled up in all of its complexities and author Mark Gilleo takes his readers to a suspenseful adventure.

The imagination of Mark is truly amazing...more

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May 14, 2012 Kristi (Books and Needlepoint) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Clark is definitely somebody I would like living next door to me! He is smart, loves his parents, and isn't afraid to stand up for what he knows is right -- even if it might cost him his life! It is a series of "dumb luck" instances that begins to feed his growing suspicion that not everything is as it appears in his humble neighborhood. He begins to follow his gut and it leads him on a journey from the IRS to the CIA to the FBI and from Washington, DC to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. S...more

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May 03, 2012 Ryder Islington rated it 3 of 5 stars

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High praise for the plot of Love Thy Neighbor. Clark Hayden is a graduate student who returns home to stay with his mother, Maria, a victim of dementia. Strange things start happening in the neighborhood, including a visit to Maria’s house in the middle of the night by three Middle-Eastern looking men. Enter the FBI. Followed by the DC Police. And the CIA. And then there is the IRS agent who is auditing Maria and her deceased...more

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May 01, 2012 Molly rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone

Recommended to Molly by: Partners In Crime Tours

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Wow! This book really took me by surprise! For starters, it's fantastically written by a super talented author, and it's a debut. Second, I was blown away by the fact that it gripped me so completely. I started this yesterday morning and had it finished by 2am this morning. I was that hooked on the plot. Gilleo took complex characters, and intriguing, nearly real-life plot line and combined the two to turn out a novel that will not only grip you, but throw you around emotionally and set you done...more

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Apr 30, 2012 Eleanor rated it 2 of 5 stars

***Though the publisher provides the free ebook, I offer the opinion.***

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In LOVE THY NEIGHBOR, those who help you can be the most deadly.

Clark Hayden is moving back home to help his forgetful mother, after her husband's death. However, Clark's dad has been gone for sometime, but Maria Hayden's mental state has become increasingly worrisome.

Clarke was a late in life child, descending from parents who had been told they could not have a child, and they believed that to be true, until his m...more

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Apr 01, 2012 Inga rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Love thy Neighbor caught me by surprise. When I got the invitation to participate on the blog tour, I hesitated. The reason behind my hesitation was simply that the book was almost 500 pages and it seemed like a political thriller/suspense to me. As soon as I read the author's note that the book is based on what could look like a true story, I gave it a chance. I am glad that I did.

Love thy Neighbor started out slowly for my taste, but later in the book you understand the need for lot...more

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Mar 26, 2012 Laura rated it 5 of 5 stars

Love Thy Neighbour follows the lives of two neighbours. One is Clark Hayden who has returned from university to look after his mother who is rapidly sucumbing to dementia in the wake of her husbands recent death. The other is the polite subserviant Pakistani wife, Ariana Amin.

Maria Hayden throws the neighbourly trust into disarray when she informs the authorities that she believes three terrorists turned up on her doorstep.Police officers make a half-hearted enquiry and infer that Maria’s mental...more

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Mar 22, 2012 Viviane Crystal rated it 4 of 5 stars

Clark Hayden is a very bright graduate student doing specialized work in robotics. But for now he has decided to move back in with his mother who is slowly beginning to demonstrate diminished ability to remember and often breaks out in strange behavior. But she's also taking multiple medications that could have the same effect on a personality, so what is one to think when she sees some strange gentlemen whom she believes to be terrorists? Even more, how is that when she calls the CIA, they real...more Clark Hayden is a very bright graduate student doing specialized work in robotics. But for now he has decided to move back in with his mother who is slowly beginning to demonstrate diminished ability to remember and often breaks out in strange behavior. But she's also taking multiple medications that could have the same effect on a personality, so what is one to think when she sees some strange gentlemen whom she believes to be terrorists? Even more, how is that when she calls the CIA, they really don't take her concern seriously, just as someone missed the connection before 9/11? At first Clark believes his mother is just hallucinating, but soon...

What is one to make of a Pakistani couple with a young daughter suddenly calling Clark to tell him they must return to the Middle East to take care of a dying family member? And what about the overweight neighbor who sees too much and has a very sudden heart attack, to which no one pays much attention as the man was grossly overweight to start? And what about the exploding house with flying pieces that almost hit Clark who is plant-sitting for the absent neighbors?

These acts plus many other clues lead Clark and his new found IRS Agent Liz to do more than speculate. When they find a poison substance and begin to research the disappearance of the Arab couple, everything begins to make sense far too quickly. And what can anyone really do to stop a terrorist act? Many die trying or for just being in the path of the demonic process quietly and calmly leading to an American disaster beyond one's comprehension.

Meanwhile a carefully devised plot to carry out a dire act that will make 9/11 look like a picnic is proceeding. All are obedient to the central leader and those who aren't don't even get a chance to ponder their errors! Add to that the finding of a poison substance and the race is on for Mark and his girlfriend to find the would-be perpetrators and stop the traitorous deed planned for years and now soon to happen.

Mark Gilleo has his finger on the pulse of the two extremes of those pondering terrorism, denial or total immersion in the irrational and emotionally drastic acts stemming from those with a deliberate motivation and skills to carry out such a tragic act. Will these men and one woman be stopped in time to save mankind from one's own worst fears?

Love Thy Neighbor is an interesting, unfortunately dire story about the terrorism working to fulfill its highest goals - to kill, kill and kill some more. Important and well done, indeed, Mr. Gilleo!(less)

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May 11, 2012 Kathleen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Neighbors ... do you ever really KNOW them and all their activities that occur right under your nose?

Clark Hayden is a twenty-five year old graduate student at Virginia Tech, who moves back home to Arlington, VA to take care of his elderly mother who has a diminished mental capacity, and is still grieving the death of her husband from two years ago. Clark comes home over the Christmas holiday expecting some craziness from his mom, but he did not expect to find out that she is being audited by th...more Neighbors ... do you ever really KNOW them and all their activities that occur right under your nose?

Clark Hayden is a twenty-five year old graduate student at Virginia Tech, who moves back home to Arlington, VA to take care of his elderly mother who has a diminished mental capacity, and is still grieving the death of her husband from two years ago. Clark comes home over the Christmas holiday expecting some craziness from his mom, but he did not expect to find out that she is being audited by the IRS. There is also suspicious activity in the neighborhood: missing neighbors, another neighbor dies, chemical use, and a terrorist cell is in place getting ready to strike. With the IRS, FBI, CIA, local police, a terrorist cell, and an elderly mom ... there goes the neighborhood ... and Clark is caught in the middle of the craziness!

Love Thy Neighbor is a fast-paced spine chilling suspense thriller that will keep the reader sitting on the edge of their seat. The storyline is a well written and intriguing look into terrorism and covert governmental operations. The story is told within alternating narrative chapters from the viewpoint of the two main characters: Clark and Ariana. The author's attention to detail is superb, he provides fascinating and well thought out descriptions of the inner workings of terrorist cells and covert governmental operations. The author takes the reader on a journey as the story unfolds, one that is filled with a lot of suspenseful twists and turns that keeps the reader guessing and provides a lot of food for thought. There are a lot of characters in the story, but the author does a great job of intertwining them in a cohesive manner that makes them fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. The characters are realistic and believable, each of them has their role to play. I loved the exchanges that Clark had with his crotchety elderly neighbor, Mr. Stanley and with the lovely IRS Auditor, Lisa Prescott. Their humorous exchanges provided a great balance to the suspense and drama.
I couldn't help but get caught up in the complexities of Clark and Ariana, and the realism that we really never know our neighbors is made crystal clear.

Love Thy Neighbor is the debut novel for author Mark Gilleo, but his imaginative and thought provoking writing style proves that he has what it takes to make him a seasoned writer. Suspense thriller fans, this is a story that will make you sit up and think about the realistic possibilities of what could happen within the inner workings of terrorist plots and covert governmental activities. This is one novel that you need to put on your reading list, you won't be disappointed!

*As a side note: I found the Author's Note (a true story) to be a jaw dropping, chilling and stunning account. I ran through a gamut of emotions, and all I could think about after I read his account was: if only his mother's information had been taken seriously and followed up on, the events of 9/11 may have been averted, and our world may not have been turned upside down and sadly changed forever. What a sad commentary of how the inner workings of our governmental agencies really work. *sigh*

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author and/or publisher - The Story Plant in exchange for my honest review and participation in the virtual book tour promoted by Partners In Crime Virtual Book Tours.

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Mar 29, 2012 Misty Rayburn rated it 5 of 5 stars

Clark Hayden expected some craziness as he headed home for the holidays. His mother’s mental health is failing and she’s still trying to move on from the loss of his father. Little did he know that the craziness he ended up in would have nothing to do with her and everything to do with a newly activated terrorist cell which happens to be across the street.

The most chilling thing about Love Thy Neighbor is the fact that it could really happen. Anyone can write a thriller with dashing heroes and l...more

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Apr 20, 2012 LORI CASWELL rated it 5 of 5 stars

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How well do you know your neighbors?

Clark Hayden, a graduate student, moves home to try to help his mother get through the loss of his father. The neighbors have been doing their best looking out for and taking care of her but her diminished mental status seems to be escalating. He knows it is time to come home. He gets there just in time for her holiday party and gets to thank the neighbors for what they have done. He also arrives home just in time to find out his mother is being audited by the...more

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Apr 09, 2012 Mary rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I enjoyed the story a lot. I certainly felt that this could happen in my neighborhood, right under my nose and I would never know. Clark moves back home to live with his mother, who is going crazy if that is what you want to call it. We are told the background on his mom and basically she is old and just lost her husband and Clark feels it’s his duty to take care of her now. I agree. Then we get started on this tale of terrorism and government operations. There is a lot of POV switchi...more

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Feb 12, 2012 Cheryl "Mash" rated it 5 of 5 stars

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR by Mark Gilleo

Published by The Story Plant
ISBN-10: 1611880343
ISBN-13: 978-1611880342
At the request of The Story Plant, an ARC digital edition was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion.

Synopsis (from the publisher): Clark Hayden is a graduate student trying to help his mother navigate through the loss of his father while she continues to live in their house near Washington DC. With his mother’s diminishing mental capacity becoming the norm, Clark expects a certain amou...more
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR by Mark Gilleo

Published by The Story Plant
ISBN-10: 1611880343
ISBN-13: 978-1611880342
At the request of The Story Plant, an ARC digital edition was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion.

Synopsis (from the publisher): Clark Hayden is a graduate student trying to help his mother navigate through the loss of his father while she continues to live in their house near Washington DC. With his mother’s diminishing mental capacity becoming the norm, Clark expects a certain amount of craziness as he heads home for the holidays. What he couldn’t possibly anticipate, though, is that he would find himself catapulted into the middle of a terrorist operation. As the holiday festivities reach a crescendo, a terrorist cell – which happens to be across the street – is activated. Suddenly Clark is discovering things he never knew about deadly chemicals, secret government operations, suspiciously missing neighbors, and the intentions of a gorgeous IRS auditor. Clark’s quiet suburban neighborhood is about to become one of the most deadly places on the planet, and it’s up to Clark to prevent the loss of hundreds of thousands of innocent lives in the nation’s capital.

Fast, acerbic, wise and endlessly exciting, LOVE THY NEIGHBOR marks the unforgettable debut of a startling new voice in suspense fiction.

My Thoughts and Opinion: Where do I begin? OK..let's start by me proving myself wrong again with first impressions. I'm thinking another government spy book (not high up on my favorite read lists), 438 pages (great, this will take me weeks to read, going to seem like a lot more because of what I just mentioned) and it's a debut novel. Let's get this read.

The novel starts off with an Author's Note that states It's True. And I am hooked!! This debut author has me, but now comes the story, will he hold my attention for 438 pages? As I continue to read, his writing style is so graphic in detail that I actually had the ability to create a clear and vivid imagery in my mind, almost like I am watching a movie, which continues throughout the book. He has the same ability of bringing the cast of characters to life and the settings of the scenes as if the reader was present. Throughout the book there were multiple twists and turns and chapters with mini cliff hangers that made this reader have to "read just one more chapter" but then realizing I was ten chapters later. The suspense was non stop, a definite page turner. There were also a couple of scenes (do not want to include spoilers) that I found myself laughing out loud.

I found myself thinking several things when I finished this novel. Yes, I was wrong. I could not put this book down, all 438 pages of it. What I thought was going to take me weeks to read, took me a matter of a couple of days because it was so engrossing. Mr. Gilleo is a fantastic writer who made me stop and think from some of the incidents he wrote about, could this really happen?, how much does our government keep us in the dark?, it really frightened me. I also thought that this novel would make for a great movie. And most importantly, this is an author to put on your radar. His writing is that of a seasoned author. I say Bravo Mr. Gilleo!!!

My Rating: 5(less)

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Apr 12, 2012 Vanessa rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a really enjoyable book. I didn’t know what to expect going in, but I wasn’t disappointed. Lots of unexpected twists and turns. Being a native of the D.C. area I loved the author’s details about the area, especially Jammin’ Java. Loved that place!
The pacing is very well done in this story. Gilleo gives you just enough to pique your interest, but without giving you too much. He does a great job of keeping the mystery going. The subplots were also well done, adding just enough to be inter...more

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Apr 12, 2012 Debdatta Dasgupta Sahay rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Clark, a tech student, returns home in order to take care of his frail mother. Age and recent loss of her husband was taking its toll on Maria’s health. So he had decided to come back home to take care of her, attend classes remotely and write his thesis. Well, that was his plan. He had realized that this was going to bring some changes in his life, but what he didn’t realize was how big a change was in store for him. Maria throws caution to the winds by reporting terrorist activities in her nei...more

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Jul 27, 2012 Farrah rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Love Thy Neighbor was a fairly fast paced read once I got into the novel. Gilleo kept me in suspense throughout with multiple characters that give me little bits of detail from their point of view making me constantly wonder and realizing that it could potentially happen anywhere. His writing is so detailed it was easy to feel as if I was a fly on the wall listening and watching the scenes. I recommend Love Thy Neighbor to those who enjoy a good thriller suspense that will have your mind going t...more

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May 29, 2012 Kathleen Kelly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Love Thy Neighbor by Mark Gilleo is a suspenseful thriller about terrorism at its most evil. I do not want to go into detail with the plot other than to say that it was scary to think that this could very well happen in our country or anywhere for that matter, especially after 9/11. A very intricate plot, believable characters, scary situations and definitely well researched. I was engrossed in this story from the author's note and it did not stop until I turned the last page. An excellent debut...more

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May 07, 2012 Emily rated it 2 of 5 stars

This book took me almost two full months to read. The story/action were great, but I was not a fan of the writing and some of the cruder language used and I am a crude language user! It just seemed unnecessary and distracting from the very exciting story that was playing out. As in, did the writer NEED to say, "he shook his friend when he was done????" The answer is no, he did not.

Maybe I went into this with more expectations, but the writing style just wasn't my thing. The story? intriguing and...more

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Mar 31, 2012 Katy rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of suspense/thrillers

Recommended to Katy by: Spread the Word initiative

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Disclosure: I received a free eGalley eBook ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Synopsis: Clark Hayden is a graduate student trying to help his mother navigate through the loss of his father while she continues to live in their house near Washington DC. With his mother’s diminishing mental capacity becoming the norm, Clark expects a certain amount of craziness as he heads home for the holidays. What he couldn’t possibly anticipate, though, is that he would find himself catapulted...more Disclosure: I received a free eGalley eBook ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Synopsis: Clark Hayden is a graduate student trying to help his mother navigate through the loss of his father while she continues to live in their house near Washington DC. With his mother’s diminishing mental capacity becoming the norm, Clark expects a certain amount of craziness as he heads home for the holidays. What he couldn’t possibly anticipate, though, is that he would find himself catapulted into the middle of a terrorist operation. As the holiday festivities reach a crescendo, a terrorist cell – which happens to be across the street – is activated. Suddenly Clark is discovering things he never knew about deadly chemicals, secret government operations, suspiciously missing neigh- bors, and the intentions of a gorgeous IRS auditor. Clark’s quiet suburban neighborhood is about to become one of the most deadly places on the planet, and it’s up to Clark to prevent the loss of hundreds of thousands of innocent lives in the nation’s capital.

Fast, acerbic, wise and endlessly exciting, Love Thy Neighbor marks the unforgettable debut of a startling new voice in suspense fiction.

My Thoughts: I need to start right off by saying I am more than a bit confused by something – and I apologize that this is a bit of a spoiler, but it occurs very early in the book and there are plenty of other surprises to be seen – but I’m very surprised that a woman is put in charge of an Islamic terrorist cell. Women are treated as second-class citizens by most Islamic fundamentalists, from my understanding, even if that is not what the Koran teachers, and it doesn’t make any sense to me that a bunch of radical Muslim men would take orders from a woman for any reason. From that point the whole house of cards sort of falls apart unless you are very much willing to suspend disbelief. Also, her daughter just disappears with absolutely no explanation as to where she went or how. While not insurmountable, these issues raised enough questions to leave me a bit unsettled.

However, as the plot progressed, I found myself caught up in the story. Switching back and forth between a terrorist cell and the prosaic life of Clark and his elderly mother, the story flows smoothly and quickly. While I frequently found myself upset, mostly because I just can’t fathom the mindset of people involved in terrorism of this sort, it is generally a good sign when a book is able to elicit those sorts of emotional responses. I don’t know exactly how this writer got so far into the minds of the terrorists – it’s a little scary, actually – but he did a good job of it.

Oh, by the way, she was a minor character and toward the end of the book, but I loved Mrs. Crowley. She would have made a good match for Clark’s randy old WWII vet neighbor, Mr. Stanley. I also enjoyed Clark’s mother, crazy as she was.

It is true that this is a galley, so hopefully the typos will be fixed – there are a lot of problems with using the wrong homonym. It gets worse as the book progresses, as if whomever did the initial proofreading lost focus. This happens, unfortunately – even I’m guilty of that when I’m editing.

So, a mixed bag. There are some plot issues that might make reading this more of an exercise in suspense of disbelief than the average reader will find easy, but the story itself is fast-paced, well-developed and suspenseful, with plenty of twists and turns. Recommended for fans of suspense and thrillers.(less)

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Mar 29, 2012 Alan Williams rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I had a feeling about this book from the moment I read the author’s introduction, that I was going to like it.

Clark Hayden is a student returning home, to look after his mother while he finishes his studies, his mum’s mental state is deteriorating and his father passed away some time before. It’s not long before Clark is embroiled in an IRS investigation into his parent’s affairs, and suspicious goings on in the neighbourhood, with a terror cell getting ready to strike.

The story is very well str...more I had a feeling about this book from the moment I read the author’s introduction, that I was going to like it.

Clark Hayden is a student returning home, to look after his mother while he finishes his studies, his mum’s mental state is deteriorating and his father passed away some time before. It’s not long before Clark is embroiled in an IRS investigation into his parent’s affairs, and suspicious goings on in the neighbourhood, with a terror cell getting ready to strike.

The story is very well structured and the narrative rattles along at a fair pace, each scene reveals a little more of what is going on, introducing new characters when appropriate, but leaving the reader in a perpetual state of suspense as to what will actually happen, and whether justice will prevail or will the terrorists see their Jihad.

The plotting is very clever, and the book conveys a sense of an author who has spent time thinking out exactly how the story will unfold and how each part will interact with what came before and what is coming next. I always had a sense that the author was leading me on the journey he wanted to take me on, but I never felt bored or wanted to skip on a few pages, or to the end.

A level of realism exists that really makes you think the author knows what he’s talking about or has done his research well. Each chapter is believable, and doesn’t leave you with any doubts as to whether what is being described would ever really happen that way.

The characters are simple in their brilliance, there is a clear picture of each one, and yet where there are those that have a hidden intention or motive, you would never be able to tell until this is revealed. When you think you have something worked out the author is able to surprise you with what he intends for the character, not what you thought was going to happen.

This is no all action thriller though, if you’re looking for a “Clancyesque” shoot-em-up spy story, you’re going to be disappointed, this tale is more cerebral than that, and it keeps you guessing until the end. I won’t spoil it, but I was never completely sure what was going to happen until I got there.

As an afterthought, I’ve read a few books now published by The Story Plant, and I can safely say that they really know how to pick their books, they’ve definitely got an eye. If you’re looking for a good book to read, then I recommend this one, once you’ve read it, check out others published by The Story Plant. You won’t go far wrong.(less)

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This book was sent to me via Partners In Crime Book Tour for a honest and fair review. The story is about Clark Hayden who comes home to live with his sick mother, not all her ducks are in a row. While staying with his mother he finds his mother being investigated by IRS Agent. Also his neighbor has left town for Pakistan and left him house sitting, watering plants.

Meanwhile Ariana Amin who is anything but what she claims to be. Meanwhile something bad is going down and it’s up to Clark to figur...more

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Jul 28, 2012 Cindy rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was very interesting to me - how it could happen, the setting in the DC area. In May, I spent a couple of days there, so I could "see" the metro lines, how close DC is to VA, Reagan Airport, etc. It makes me stop and think that no matter how much you think you know your neighbors, and the area where you live and feel safe - you don't! I had a hard time reaching a stopping place, just wanting to read 1 more page!

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May 11, 2012 Imogen rated it 5 of 5 stars

I'm not usually into stories under this genre, but I'm so glad I followed my gut and kept reading! For one, never once was I ever bored by what was going on. Two, in conjunction with that, there were a lot of nice twists and surprises to keep you going. And finally, I loved the humor--mostly Clark's. Even though with some of the jokes you can tell this is a book geared mainly towards men, I absolutely loved the mystery/action of it all.

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Jul 08, 2012 Jan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Good gosh you sit here reading this book and are like "wake up, somebody wake up and pay attention!" Its scary in the fact it could really happen or be happening! I felt it was very well written, could see it like a movie picture in my mind and hard to put it down. If you want to read about terrorism and today and how your neighbor might not be who you think they are this is the book for you!

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Apr 05, 2012 Carroll rated it 5 of 5 stars

Loved this book. Takes place locally and story is frighteningly plausible. Virginia Tech grad student returns home to NOVA to help care for his mentally ill Mom who has witnessed suspicious actions in neighborhood. No one believes her but her son starts following a twisted trail to attempt to stop post 9/11 terrorism.

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May 12, 2013 Ana rated it 4 of 5 stars

A decent thriller. This is a book club read for me, and we chose it because it takes place close to home, and the true story that inspired it took place even closer to home! The story and the writing are not without their flaws, but it's an exciting read with a "ripped from the headlines" plot.

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Sep 27, 2012 Ashley rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book!! Never a dull moment and moved along at a perfect pace. There was a lot of descriptive information on things I know nothing about, but not to the point where it was annoying; I learned quite a few things! You can tell the author did his research and is most likely pretty smart himself. I plan on reading more books by Mr. Gilleo.

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May 05, 2013 Katherine rated it 3 of 5 stars

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I'm torn on this on. 4 stars for a story that was somewhat captivating (I particularly enjoyed the local flair... just this morning I was reading at a park in crystal city while the referred to some local landmarks in Crystal city. ) but 1 or 2 stars for the authors embarrassingly horrible writing style (at times). The action writing in the story was okay but the background info/ small talk writing was atrocious- juvenile boyish references and euphemisms to sex and body functions that would expe...more

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Mar 02, 2013 John Tull rated it 5 of 5 stars

Great story. Great characters. But you do need to pay attention. If you are looking for a mindless, no need to think story, this one is not for you. If you are looking for a story with interaction between subplots and interesting characters, this is a great read. I loved it.

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