That Girl Started Her Own Country (Sequels to the Count of Monte Cristo, #6) by Holy Ghost Writer

Aug 30, 2012 Jean Fisher rated it 5 of 5 stars

Coming soon on Amazon.com: 'That Girl Started Her Own Country' By Holy Ghost Writer

A soon to be released novel by the mysterious and intriguing 'Holy Ghost Writer', author of "The Sultan of Monte Cristo", "That Girl Started Her Own Country" promises to tear a wide path across the limits of your imagination and sweep you into its furious, page-turning action as you struggle to keep pace with the principle character: Ritual serial-killer come jet-setting playgirl, Zaydee.

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Sep 04, 2012 Sharon rated it 5 of 5 stars

“That Girl Started Her Own Country”
There has been a financial and status metamorphosis of a serial killer. Those changes made and after a couple of plastic surgeries Zydee emerges with even a new name which, in Arabic, means prosperous.

Oh yes, Zaydee is prosperous. She has risen from her poverty stricken childhood to be a jet setting, high finance player in the international markets. She’s passing as a princess and has cultivated her attributes along the way. Enough to infiltrate the notorious B...more

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Sep 25, 2012 Nadeeka Danthanarayana rated it 5 of 5 stars

Zaydee reminds me of Lisbeth Salander—but even better! Extremely mysterious, dauntingly brilliant, and highly charismatic, Zaydee will charm anyone.

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Mar 06, 2013 brandy oliver rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is such an interesting little book, to short in my eyes, but then again, it's done this way for a reason. The next book just can't come fast enough as a matter of fact! I am getting a bit antsy, awaiting the arrival of the next, so that I can see what Zaydee, (or Pipi Longstocking or Princess Jane Doe) will be conjuring up next.
I think it's a bit hard to give anything but a 5 star review for, That Girl Started Her Own Country, or any of The Holy Ghost Writer's other books, just yet, as they...more This is such an interesting little book, to short in my eyes, but then again, it's done this way for a reason. The next book just can't come fast enough as a matter of fact! I am getting a bit antsy, awaiting the arrival of the next, so that I can see what Zaydee, (or Pipi Longstocking or Princess Jane Doe) will be conjuring up next.
I think it's a bit hard to give anything but a 5 star review for, That Girl Started Her Own Country, or any of The Holy Ghost Writer's other books, just yet, as they are all a part of a fascinating story that I really believe, once unfolded, will be definitely a set of stories, possibly all real and true, that will not be forgotten for several generations to come. I can't figure out how some can say they are giving a bad review, based on the fact that this book doesn't pick up where the 1st one left off. I was under the impression that as this may be book 2 in order of release, it is not necessarily book 2 in the series, but rather book 6. So,this would indeed explain some of those statements or reviews.
I have also read that this book is to short, (I agree, but it doesn't take away from the exceptional storytelling, or the brilliant way this story is laid out and jumps right to excitement and throws you into an adventure that will make you think for a few seconds, if you're snapped out of the adrenaline laced pages, sorta like one of those, more real then real dreams.) I have to admit, yes, I was a little annoyed that it ended where it did, but it had to end somewhere right? All the more reason to check back for book 7...
It isn't to often that you read about some of the things that are in this book. At least it isn't to much mainstream, and of course, this in turn may bring some people to just disregard the big picture that will be coming about inside these books, which is a shame. Not that I'm a conspiracy theorist, but I have read up on practically everything that is mentioned in this book, and for several years. The Bilderberger's, Skull and Bones, all a major mystery in itself, (a frightening mystery nonetheless), and then the mention of Anonymous. If you are not familiar with these names, please read up on them, and please also try your best to gather the appropriate information. The internet and information is everywhere, therefore, so are plenty of lies and rumors. I believe if you are informed and aware of these names, well, then, this book will really have you sitting on the edge of your seat! Why? Because, why would they be included? Why would an author choose to write about such "off the wall" things like the Bilderberger's, and take that chance of losing some fans, or not gaining any when some people who don't fully understand or know much about these people, groups, etc, and the reader then chooses to just put this book down and walk away. (Because it is something they don't understand). Why would this book come out next? Is there a specific reason for the second book to come out, while it is book 6? Why are they not in order? What is the importance of this story, it must be something since books 2, 3, 4, and 5 have been skipped. Is there something going on in the world as we read this book, that goes along with something that is written in these pages? The fact that these books, (Zeddy's book is book 11 out of 12), so, we have books 1, 6, and 11. What is the pattern here, and is there a reason at all? Is it really as another reviewer stated, to keep the buzz going in the coffee shops? Am I reading to much into this? Is there no rhyme or reason here.... I don't know why, but I think there is a reason they are being released in an odd order, and it does make all the more, enchanting, I think is the word I'd like to use here. Maybe it is simply due to the fact that somebody might possibly figure this out and make a correct guess on the identity of the author if indeed we were reading, book 1, then 2, then 3, etc. There are so many mysteries going on in this series, each book in it's own, each character in themselves, the author is a mystery, the storyline is a mystery, the order they are released is a mystery, and they apparently, ( because, The Boy Who Played With Dark Matter... The Secret Adventures of Zeddy, take place in 2099.), cover a very large time span.
In, That Girl Started Her Own Country, we meet up with a peculiar, "international playgirl", Zaydee. (another strange name, just as Zeddy is just a little different and not a very familiar name), and in the short time the author takes to introduce, Zaydee, and give us details on who she is, where she is, and what's going on, you will, almost immediately, begin to cheer for her.
Zaydee is an internet hacker, who is in love with an investigative journalist, who she believes is in trouble and creates an elaborate scam to help protect him. ( Oh, I forgot to mention he is writing about the Bildeberger family/group).
Zaydee ends up in prison, and neither the media, the FBI, or the judge, her "attorney", or anybody, knows her true identity.
This book follows Zaydee through prison, and a couple court scenes, and the author introduces more characters in the story, as well as a lot more uncanny mysteries that leaves us, the reader, guessing and wondering what will be happening next. You can guess and think of your own versions, until the next book arrives, but the strangest part is when the author starts to explain the twists and relationship with Zaydee, and book 6, to book 1. (All the way through to the Skull and Bones, the secret society mentioned a couple times at the beginning of, That Girl Started Her Own Country.
This book is one of those books that you are so pleased with and so thankful that you had the chance to read it, you wish to thank the author. Unless I am the only one who does this with music and books and even some movies, I don't know. But it is also a book you can read on your Kindle, sure, but some books are better when you have a real copy. (This is one of those I have to take the time and grab in paperback)
There was really only one issue I had with this book, which isn't necessarily a big deal at all. But it was mentioned about a character in the story being a member of, Anonymous, and joining them. Anonymous actually doesn't have members, and you can not join them. Everyone is Anonymous and anybody can be involved with any operations they come across online that another Anon or group has created.
I will be sitting here anxiously awaiting the next book that comes out in this peculiar but yet intriguing series. Trust me, with each book, the anticipation grows, and wow, by the way, have you read, The Boy Who Played With Dark Matter? (less)

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Mar 03, 2013 Amanda rated it 5 of 5 stars

Mystery, suspense, adventure, and the courage to write the sequels to one of the most fascinating pieces of classic literature – “The Count of Monte Cristo”… these are the key ingredients that Holy Ghost Writer used to write his incredible stories. They have all received raving reviews. Fans can’t wait for the next novels in the series. They keep wondering about the connection between the novels, but, even more so, about the author’s true identity. Holy Ghost Writer is surrounded by mystery, and...more

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Feb 03, 2013 John rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction, thriller

A Badly Written, Poorly Edited Homage to Stieg Larsson’s Novels

“That Girl Started Her Own Country” is technically speaking, a novella, not a full-length novel, and that, I might add, is its most redeeming feature. Having been asked on several occasions by its publisher to review it online, I agreed only after I received a printed copy. While the premise seemed engaging, it is undermined greatly by poor plotting, stilted prose, and bad editing (e. g. referring to a fictitious Alan Dershowitz as e...more

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Jan 23, 2013 Erica Lovett rated it 3 of 5 stars

“That Girl Started Her Own Country” is a sequel to “The Sultan of Monte Cristo,” which I thought was a fun, light read that made me think about the characters of “The Count of Monte Cristo” in a fun new way. As soon as I started reading, I realized “That Girl” doesn’t pick up where “Sultan” left off, but instead is far in the future from the adventures of Dantes, Haydee, and Mercedes.
This novel focuses on the adventures of Zaydee, an “international playgirl” who is also an expert hacker. She’s...more “That Girl Started Her Own Country” is a sequel to “The Sultan of Monte Cristo,” which I thought was a fun, light read that made me think about the characters of “The Count of Monte Cristo” in a fun new way. As soon as I started reading, I realized “That Girl” doesn’t pick up where “Sultan” left off, but instead is far in the future from the adventures of Dantes, Haydee, and Mercedes.
This novel focuses on the adventures of Zaydee, an “international playgirl” who is also an expert hacker. She’s had her face changed by plastic surgery, and her fingerprints transformed into intricate code, but she can’t change her heart—not matter how far she travels or what she gets involved in, she still has feelings for an old flame, investigative journalist Steven Larson.
When she gets tangled up in securities fraud, Zaydee lands in jail under the name “Princess Jane Doe,” making a host of female inmate friends along the way. It’s in jail that she decides she’d like to become landed royalty and sets upon the idea to buy a small island and create her own nation. Other subplots include her trial, her attempts to protect Steven from an expose that will go awry, and experiments to speed evolution in humans, among others.
I found “That Girl Started Her Own Country” to be harder to follow than “The Sultan of Monte Criste,” primarily because there were so many new characters introduced for which I didn’t already have a backstory. I did like Zaydee’s devotion to Steven, but wish we had more backstory on their relationship so that I could understand their connection and why she would go to such great lengths to provide him with protection and gifts. For about two-thirds of the novel, I was also confused as to what this novel could possibly have in common with “The Sultan of Monte Cristo”—there were no references to the storylines in “Sultan,” and it seemed like a completely disconnected book. However, when the author does reveal the connection between the two, I was very satisfied. The way in which he (or she, since there’s only a pen name) sets up the connection raises a mystery about what’s happened between the years of “Sultan” and “That Girl,” and that makes the possibility of future sequels more compelling.
In some respects this novel was better than “The Sultan of Monte Cristo.” Because it is set in the present (or at least somewhere near the present), the language is consistent—it doesn’t jump back and forth from stilted 19th-century language to modern-day speech; it’s all modern. I also enjoyed the pop culture references scattered throughout, as that also gave it a fun modern feel. However, as I said above, it was also kind of a disappointment to not immediately continue the adventures of Dantes, Haydee and Mercedes. I assume in future sequels they will return!
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Jan 01, 2013 Michikit rated it 5 of 5 stars

I thought that this was short and I wanted more, but then again I would have felt the same if it had 600 pages. When we are talking about a good story there is never enough. Overall I loved it. It is a little different from what I’ve read lately.
The cover doesn’t do the story justice.
As usual is a pleasure to read about a strong and intelligent female character. Zaydee is mysterious and, as I already said, a clever woman; she reminded me a little of James Bond. And a story about a female Jame...more

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Dec 29, 2012 Cherry rated it 3 of 5 stars

I probably should have read the first book before reading this one...but since I didn't, I'll write a review of what I thought of this book on it's own. The main character is definitely eccentric and captivating, she really knows how to get the reader's attention. There are several other interesting characters in the story but she outshines them all. Overall the story line was good and fast paced, it was enjoyable seeing the events fold out and guessing what would happen next. There was one issu...more

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Dec 26, 2012 Leslie rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is a really great story! Really great! It is Christmas Day, and I have spent it reading and thoroughly enjoying this book. The main character, Zaydee, is super-cool. She's smart, intriguing, and also sympathetic. She isn't hardened, but wise. She's perceptive and intelligent, not arrogant.

It was really easy to suspend disbelief with this story because the plot is exciting, the action really moves, and the characters are sufficiently interesting without the author going overboard on characte...more

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Dec 25, 2012 Amber Rose rated it 5 of 5 stars

This surpassed all expectations!

I am a huge fan of mystery and suspense thrillers, as those genres provide such an intriguing overlap of various plots, twists, and characters that ultimately have the potential to create a beautifully woven story. You can say it's one of my favorite genres.

This book was recommended to me so I definitely had expectations for it. Fortunately, it met my standards and provided for a very entertaining read. I'm eager to read the other works by the same author, as he...more

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Nov 17, 2012 Heidi rated it 5 of 5 stars

Zaydee is a jet-setter. At the beginning of the story Zaydee is set to meet with her broker, who has been stealing her money. During the meeting Zaydee demands the money back. Soon Zaydee is met by two FBI agents that arrest her. She refuses to reveal her identity, and she is booked as Princess Jane Doe aka Pippi Longstocking.

In Sweden Steven Larson is investigating the Bilderberg Group. Zaydee sends Larson a message stating that she loves him, and that the information that was provided to him a...more

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Oct 02, 2012 Crystal Peterson rated it 5 of 5 stars

A book with a girl that goes by many names; the main character answers
to Pippi Longstocking, Ester Bilderberg, Her Highness, Prisoner
Princess and finally, Zaydee.
With the zesty entrepreneur now behind bars, the charismatic woman
begins her scheme. She precariously keeps her lover Steven Larson far
enough away so that he won't be hurt, takes pity on jail mate Rickey
Herlick and entices him with her charm, conveys authority to a voodoo
practicing Diablera, and convinces a follower on the inside to g...more

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Sep 18, 2012 Karen Walcott rated it 2 of 5 stars

That Girl Started Her Own Country was admittedly inspired by the life of journalist, Stieg Larrson, who is also the author of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series. There are some similarities between this book (the first in a series) and that series. Both feature a heroine with a trouble past who is an accomplished hacker and who is romantically involved with an older journalist. This first book revolves around the adventures of Zaydee, a hactivist who has managed to accrue (steal) a large for...more That Girl Started Her Own Country was admittedly inspired by the life of journalist, Stieg Larrson, who is also the author of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series. There are some similarities between this book (the first in a series) and that series. Both feature a heroine with a trouble past who is an accomplished hacker and who is romantically involved with an older journalist. This first book revolves around the adventures of Zaydee, a hactivist who has managed to accrue (steal) a large fortune. Zaydee is captured by the FBI early in the book, but refuses to give them her real name. So the FBI books her as Princess Jane Doe due to intelligence they received naming her as the member of a royal family. The majority of the novel unfolds as Zaydee attempts to outwit the FBI and the federal court system without revealing her true identity.

That Girl Started Her Own Country is a fast paced page turner with all the ingredients for a great thriller. There are secret societies controlling the world’s governments, a federation of hackers, romance (in jail and out) and a long buried family secret. While the overall idea of this book is an intriguing one the execution leaves a lot to be desired. The actual story is very choppy. Scenes whiz and whirl by without much transition or even much scene. The author, who writes under the pseudonym of The Holy Ghost Writer, doesn’t really set up scenes. Instead the reader is thrust into the middle of dialogue without any setting or exposition:

Passing the door to the guard's office, Jane heard a bitchy voice, "Ms. Doe, step into my office."
Ms. Doe complied. Lieutenant Williamson says, "I thought I should give you a heads-up. Several of the inmates here subscribe to the Miami Herald and since you're on the front page you might want to read this and prepare yourself for the repercussions."
Jane Doe thanked the Lieutenant taking the newspaper with her to the computer-room where she logged-on as an administrator.
She went straight to fbi.gov to analyze the web design and interface. Then she sent an encoded email to Icelander that translated to: 'I'm here with Clutch. Need intel on FBI special agents Whitehead and Binder in Miami - also check today's Miami Herald front-page about Princess Jane Doe to see the reason. I'll pay 10k for results today with access to their personal computers from here. Thx'.

The book transitions from one scene to another in three short paragraphs. That Girl Started Her Own Country would be a excellent story if the writer had fleshed out the novel more. All in all, it is still a worthy read.
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Sep 17, 2012 Stacey rated it 5 of 5 stars

The first thing that I loved about this book was the way that it grabbed your attention straight from the beginning. If a book doesn't get a hold of me by the fifth or sixth page, I'm not inclined to keep reading. This book got my attention right away. And it was written as though it were a maze you had to work through to in order to find the next path you would be on. The twists and turns in this book are beyond stellar. Zaydee, the main character, is a force to be reckoned with! She is one of...more

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Sep 12, 2012 Paul rated it 5 of 5 stars

This novel is about a woman who is able to handle herself quite well in federal prison. It is also connected to two very famous pieces of writing, "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas and Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy.

A woman is arrested in present-day Miami on charges of running a very sophisticated money-laundering operation. She refuses to cooperate with the authorities, but does give the impression that she may be actual royalty. At her arraignment, she represents herself. She...more

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Sep 12, 2012 Brooke St. rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone who likes mystery, suspense, thrillers and a great plot!

After downloading, “That Girl Started Her Own Country” for my Kindle, I had no idea that I was about to read a mystery/suspense/thriller that would keep me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Due to the brilliant writing, you feel you are there with the main character every step of the way. This book is literally almost impossible to put down!

Zaydee, the violet-eyed protagonist, is mysterious and fascinating on so many levels. She is a jet setter and businessperson extraordinaire, fluent in...more After downloading, “That Girl Started Her Own Country” for my Kindle, I had no idea that I was about to read a mystery/suspense/thriller that would keep me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Due to the brilliant writing, you feel you are there with the main character every step of the way. This book is literally almost impossible to put down!

Zaydee, the violet-eyed protagonist, is mysterious and fascinating on so many levels. She is a jet setter and businessperson extraordinaire, fluent in many languages, and adaptable to any situation. She is sharp and cunning, with a razor’s edge wit. The secondary character is Steve Larson, a journalist, and the only man that Zaydee has ever truly loved. Therefore, Zaydee uses the myriad of resources at her fingertips to protect Steve from evil forces out to destroy him, while providing him with a story that will expose a worldwide conspiracy of epic proportions!

Federal and International agencies have labeled Zaydee as “Princess Jane Doe,” since no one has been able to discover her identity. Could Zaydee really be planning to found an island country populated and ruled mostly by women…an Amazonian culture? How will she achieve this? Will she achieve this? What is next for Zaydee?

This story takes you on a global journey that is exciting, suspenseful, fast paced, and intriguing. Who really controls and manipulates the world? How will this expose´ affect life, as we know it? How does Zaydee play into all of this?

When I finished the book, I wanted more, so I did some research. “The Sultan of Monte Cristo” is the first in this series of books written by Holy Ghost Writer. There will be six books in this series, a sequel to the Alexandre Dumas classic, “The Count of Monte Cristo.” I cannot wait to read “The Sultan of Monte Cristo,” and am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.

Since we don’t know the identity of the author, Holy Ghost Writer, it will be intriguing to read the books and look for clues. Is HGW the real life Zaydee, or is he/she someone else connected to the story?

We need to read the books and find the clues…so exciting!
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of suspense, mystery, and an extraordinary plot that could have real life connections!
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Sep 11, 2012 Matt Kelland rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: crime

It's slightly odd to find myself reading the sixth sequel in a series of ten, especially when sequels two to five haven't been written yet, and when it's so different to the book it's apparently following. I normally like to start at the beginning of a series and read them in order, so it did feel like being thrown into the middle of something with no warning. It's been a long, long time since I read The Count of Monte Cristo, so I'm sure there's a lot I was missing that I would have picked up i...more It's slightly odd to find myself reading the sixth sequel in a series of ten, especially when sequels two to five haven't been written yet, and when it's so different to the book it's apparently following. I normally like to start at the beginning of a series and read them in order, so it did feel like being thrown into the middle of something with no warning. It's been a long, long time since I read The Count of Monte Cristo, so I'm sure there's a lot I was missing that I would have picked up if I'd re-read that and then read the first sequel before this. I'll also confess that I haven't read the whole of Stieg Larsson's Millenium Trilogy either. (Or even seen the movies, come to that.) As a result, I suspect there are even more allusions I'm missing. No matter, it's still perfectly readable. Do be aware, though, that the story doesn't finish neatly. As you might expect from a series, it ends on something of a cliff-hanger.

What grabbed me with this book - which I read in a single sitting - was the immense variety of ideas being thrown out. There are legal issues (how many books will quote extensively from the Sovereign Immunity Act, for example?), a look at how to found your own country and the legal position of Sealand, and questions of prison reform and justice for abused women, then there's a lot of stuff about the ethics of hacking, technology for altering fingerprints, and so on. Meanwhile there are secret societies, conspiracies, and all sorts of shenanigans. It's not a simple, predictable book that fits into a defined genre. The main character is also unusual - who exactly is she? And how did she get to be in the position she is? She's not a believable character, in that she's definitely larger than life, but she's interesting and fun.

My only real quibble with the book is that although there's a great story and engaging characters, the writing often lacks depth and finesse. Too many one-sentence paragraphs make it feel choppy and break up the flow, and there's not enough emotional detail. The pseudonymous author too often tells us bluntly how someone is feeling or what they're thinking, when it would be better to give us a scene which lets us deduce what's going on beneath the surface: "show, don't tell," as most editors will tell you. Some of the dialogue also feels contrived and worthy of a B-movie, particularly in scenes featuring Latina characters, and the courtroom scenes come across as far too simplistic, lacking the intricacy of a John Grisham.

On balance, though, it's a fun, easy read which has a lot of potential to develop into an interesting series.(less)

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Sep 08, 2012 Paranoid_sam rated it 5 of 5 stars

Making his debut with the delightful sequel to a timeless novel, the Holy Ghost Writer won the hearts of several readers with his complicated, mysterious and thrilling novel "The Sultan of Monte Cristo (First sequel to the Count of Monte Cristo)."Still riding the waves of his recent success, the elusive author has once again managed to steal the limelight with his latest read "That Girl Started Her Own Country (Sixth Sequel to The Count of Monte Cristo). Engaging and gripping in character, the n...more
Making his debut with the delightful sequel to a timeless novel, the Holy Ghost Writer won the hearts of several readers with his complicated, mysterious and thrilling novel "The Sultan of Monte Cristo (First sequel to the Count of Monte Cristo)."Still riding the waves of his recent success, the elusive author has once again managed to steal the limelight with his latest read "That Girl Started Her Own Country (Sixth Sequel to The Count of Monte Cristo). Engaging and gripping in character, the novel stretches all the boundaries of ingenuity and pulls the most reluctant reader to its exciting plot and inspiring action.

Revolving around the lives of `Ritual Serial Killer' turned International Playgirl Zaydee and her one true love Steven Larson, a noble journalist, the novel incorporates all the classic elements of mystery, thrill and adventure, blending together to give us an exciting novel spun around the life of the protagonist Zaydee. In an effort to take down a most powerful secret organization Zaydee 'anonymously' gives Larson secrets about the truth of some very influential beings; secrets that will be the greatest exposé of his career, all the while determined to protect the man she loves. With a deadly network of hactivists, high tech devices and nearly endless supplies of m oney, Zaydee is determined to take down this secret syndicate and rise as the head of a new nation, a nation where women holds the power of authority.

Laced with heavy tones of feminist ideas, the novel brings to light well rounded characters with expertly balanced flaws and emotional depths. Evenly paced, engaging, and with a good premise, the novel takes its readers through a thrilling ride, intimately drawing all its readers to its protagonist's psyche. Along with the mysterious plot also lies the underlying suspense of the writer's true identity and the speculation whether this is the purported dissimilar novel by the Holy Ghost Writer, to Stieg Larsson's Millennium- a Trilogy, leaving Larsson fans wondering if (and hoping) he actually faked his own death. The truth however remains to be seen.
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Sep 01, 2012 Jillian rated it 4 of 5 stars

That Girl Started her Own Country is a book you cannot put down after you start reading it. It is a story that plays in modern days, but ties in with another publication from Holy Ghost Writer, The Sultan of Monte Cristo: First Sequel to the Count of Monte Cristo. Both books connect to the original work The Count of Monte Cristo, and they could be seen as a trilogy.

Just as in The Sultan of Monte Cristo: First Sequel to the Count of Monte Cristo, the author makes the characters come to life, in s...more That Girl Started her Own Country is a book you cannot put down after you start reading it. It is a story that plays in modern days, but ties in with another publication from Holy Ghost Writer, The Sultan of Monte Cristo: First Sequel to the Count of Monte Cristo. Both books connect to the original work The Count of Monte Cristo, and they could be seen as a trilogy.

Just as in The Sultan of Monte Cristo: First Sequel to the Count of Monte Cristo, the author makes the characters come to life, in such a way that the reader feels drawn into the story. Besides the characters being all-round developed, the environmental description gives you even more food for the brain to get absorbed into the story. After reading a few pages, you might have the feeling that you have become part of the experiences the main characters undergo.

This book is a fantastic new read for fans of the Count of Monte Cristo, and The Sultan of Monte Cristo. It can be read as a stand-alone book, but I recommend reading all three in a row to make it into the perfect reading experience.

For myself as a long fan of the Monte Cristo stories, I was pleased to see that this book is actually a great read by itself, and for the knowledgeable reader, it is very interesting to make the connections to the original stories. I was happy to get a preview copy of this book, and also was amazed to see this book featured on Yahoo News. I did not know there was such a large audience for Monte Cristo influenced stories out there, but after reading the news item on Yahoo I realized it is not just me who likes these kinds of books.

It has only a few months since I read another book from Holy Ghost Writer, The Sultan of Monte Cristo. When I finished that book, I was looking forward to reading more from this author. You can imagine how pleased I was when I realised another book was about to be released.

I can only but recommend this book to anyone who really enjoyed reading the original Monte Cristo. You might become like myself a lifetime fan of Holy Ghost Writer.(less)

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Sep 10, 2012 Jasbir Nagi rated it 5 of 5 stars

That Girl Started Her Own Country- An amazingly fast paced crime saga with an unbelievably hot and strong central character

It’s not hard to find novels with women playing the central character and neither is it hard to find novels with serial killers. But how many of you have read novels where the central character is not just a woman but also a serial killer. Add to that the fact that she’s a playgirl and also a feminist in certain ways and you get Zaydee, which by the way means prosperous. She...more That Girl Started Her Own Country- An amazingly fast paced crime saga with an unbelievably hot and strong central character

It’s not hard to find novels with women playing the central character and neither is it hard to find novels with serial killers. But how many of you have read novels where the central character is not just a woman but also a serial killer. Add to that the fact that she’s a playgirl and also a feminist in certain ways and you get Zaydee, which by the way means prosperous. She is easily the best part of this amazingly fast-paced novel, “That Girl Started Her Own Country” by the enigmatic “Holy Ghost Writer” known for his previous novel, “The Sultan Of Monte Cristo”.
Right from the very first page you feel that the novel is special in more ways than one. Apart from the unique central character Zaydee, the novel takes you into a world of passion, cyber-crime, financial technicalities and even love. The contrast between the two central characters is simply hard to get a grip on as the tables are completely turned in the stereotypical battle of the sexes. This happens when the innocent journalist, Steven Larson becomes too much of a problem for a secret society Zaydee intends to destroy. But he has a secret protector in Zaydee who realizes that not only is Steve Larson si the man who bring the secret society down but also the only men she ever loved, something she never thought was possible.
The real battle begins when the power of this secret society which resembles “Illuminati” collides with the sheer brutal force of a serial killer in Zaydee along with the intelligence of an honest and innocent journalist in Steve Larson.
The writing style is amazingly fresh, something very difficult to achieve given that a crime novel has its own limitations. Also, the novel maintains its own true character and identity despite being influenced in several ways by Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series. One cannot help but notice the resemblance right from the title of the novel itself. The central character of Zaydee will surely remind you of Lisbeth Salander in every way possible, including her attitude, her modus operandi and even her sexual escapades with both men and women.
But despite the influence, Holy Ghost Writer succeeds in taking it to a whole new level as Zaydee seems to be a lot more ambitious than Salander. Not only does she intend to crush the secret society-she also intends to create a world ruled by women with her at the pinnacle as Typhoon Zaydee.
“The Girl Started Her Own Country” is an amazing read with powerful characters and a strong plot. The refreshing writing style simply helps the cause and is an added bonus for the readers. But be warned, that you must read this book with an open mind as comparing it with Stieg Larsson’s work will not let you appreciate its beauty in its entirety.
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Sep 11, 2012 Dena Scroggins rated it 4 of 5 stars

It's a very gripping mystery/suspense novel of a heroine that is on a mission to help her true love all while feeding him information bit by bit. Zaydee is a strong character who seems to be able to drawn in everyone from criminals to judges. I really appreciated the fact that even though many of the characters that she talked about were in prison, that she seemed to find good things about them such as the woman who killed her abuser and the man who killed the guy who was abusing his pregnant co...more

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Sep 07, 2012 Read Hard or Die rated it 5 of 5 stars

In a word- wow... This book totally blew me away. I had previously read The Sultan of Monte Cristo by HGW, and was both surprised and happy to find That Girl Who Started Her Own Country. The story is full of espionage, intrigue and drew me in from the start- I ended up reading the whole book in an extended sitting, pausing only long enough for necessity breaks.

I also really enjoy the true life mystery surrounding the author- It makes me wonder if author Stieg Larsson really did fake his death! O...more

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Sep 20, 2012 Ingrid Jennings rated it 4 of 5 stars

That Girl Started Her Own Country by the Holy Ghost writer is a very interesting book. It is about a woman named Zaydee who is very mysterious. The more you read the more details are revealed about her. She is somewhat of a 21st century rich playgirl. But it seems her heart belongs to an ex-boyfriend. She is very wealthy and gets arrested while discussing terms to laundry money. But she is charged with assualting an FBI agent. Once she is arrested she never reveals her name. She is booked as Pri...more

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Oct 31, 2012 Ishan rocks rated it 5 of 5 stars

The blending of fact with fiction has never pulled me in like this sexy new novel. It was like discovering a new world within my mundane world.

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Oct 14, 2012 Sanjeewa rated it 5 of 5 stars

it is very important.thanks

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Jan 04, 2013 Travis rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was a page turner. It raised question after question didn't leave me disappointed. The characters all seem to have deep back stories that really shaped who they were. Zaydee, in particular, is a strong, and smart hero that kept me wanting to find out more.

The plot uses a number of complex transactions. Sometimes when a story does that, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. This book successfully included the complex subjects while still making perfect sense and not getting at all bogg...more

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Sep 07, 2012 Stephanie Maddux rated it 5 of 5 stars

That Girl Started Her Own Country is about a hot chick, Zaydee who is on a mission to save her true love. This reads as a fast paced mystery, thriller, suspense with a little love thrown into the mix. The story flows great and I had to read it straight through. I couldn't put it down. After really getting into it, past the storyline, the grammar and editing is great. Everything made sense. It was an easy, fun, edge of my seat read. I would recommend this book to everyone who likes a little bit o...more

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Apr 29, 2013 Angelia Herrin rated it 4 of 5 stars

After all the hype of a secret author, going by the pen name Holy Ghost Writer, and the lure of mysterious embedded clues, I was really excited to dive into this book right away. The only thing that made me question that, was the fact that it is being published out of order. This is the 6th book in the series (skipping over books 2-5). None the less I am very happy to report that this book is really good.

It has a thrilling storyline, with an interesting female action heroine, by the name of Zayd...more

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Nov 12, 2012 Andrii Sedniev rated it 5 of 5 stars

I bought the book because I was intrigued by the description and title: "That girl started her own country". I read a lot of fiction books and it is rarely when I get impressed, however with this book I was. Holy Ghost Writer has an amazing writing style and creativity and kept me very intrigued throughout the entire book. Honestly my wife had to postpone our family supper for an hour to let me finish reading:) I loved the development of relationships between Steven Larsson and Zaydee. I loved...more

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