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4.23 of 5 stars
Targets of Deception (Variance Publishing), while written as fiction, is based on actual events and Jeffrey Stephens' ( A Local Author) hair-raisin... read full description

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Jan 08, 2010
Vicki rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Move over Jason Bourne and Jack Ryan—a new agent is ready to save the world from terrorism. In the new novel by Jeffrey Stephens, a former CIA operative Jordan Sandor is lured back into action when he uncovers an al-Qaeda plot to kill millions using VX nerve gas and soon realizes he may be the only one who can thwart it. This non-stop thriller journeys from a sleepy upstate New York town to Miami, Paris, and eventually the Italian Riviera village of Portofino, reminding us that terror can rea More...
Oct 15, 2011
Uncle Dave rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed his other book Targets of Opportunity. I like the hero / secret agent who trusts no one and relies on himself. The story grabs you from the first few pages and doesn't let go until the wrap up in the end.
The author develops the characters very well, giving the necessary background and personality. However, he doesn't get gabby with them and the reader can easily conjure them up in the minds eye. I like the way he does that.
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Aug 30, 2010
Dottie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Good guy beats bad guy. Good adventure book.
Jan 24, 2012
Larry rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 20, 2012
Mike rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 20, 2012
Bill marked it as to-read
Jan 11, 2012
Russell rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Feb 04, 2012
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Dec 22, 2011
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Oct 30, 2011
4star rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Oct 25, 2011
Tim marked it as to-read
Oct 25, 2011
Larry rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 23, 2011
Deanna rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 17, 2011
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Oct 15, 2011
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Oct 10, 2011
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Jun 06, 2011
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Apr 20, 2011
Stephan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Mar 10, 2011
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Jan 05, 2011
Jim rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jul 16, 2010
Mary rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jul 13, 2010
Joshua marked it as to-read
Feb 10, 2010
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Jan 27, 2010
Variance rated it: 5 of 5 stars