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message 1401: by Alan (new)

Alan Bardos A Fool's Errands A Johnny Swift Omnibus Books 1 & 2 by Alan Bardos
If you’re in the mood for spectacle and intrigue have a Merry Christmas with Johnny Swift, renowned drunkard, beau sabreur and hero of The Assassins and The Dardanelles Conspiracy - you can get books for 99p! In the omnibus addition, A Fools Errands.

In The Assassins Johnny Swift finds himself caught up in the plot to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand and is engulfed by an event that will change his life and the world forever.

The Dardanelles Conspiracy takes Johnny from the mud of Flanders, into the labyrinthine power struggles of the Ottman Empire and the opening battles of the Gallipoli campaign.


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message 1402: by Gary (new)

Gary Diamond All Roads Lead

Book 2 in my Detective Inspector James Copperfield series. Need to read Harbinger Island (Book 1), first.

Book Review of All Roads Lead -
The book is everything to quench your desire for adventure and thrill. A perfect storyline, undetected plot twists, scuffle and friendship and a murder mystery to solve. And while there are some already known characters, reading ‘All Roads Lead’ feels like a reunion, but with a hitch.
The plot opens with a sweet scuffle between Detective Inspector Holly Rivers and James Copperfield, on a crime scene. The murder of Eloise Hampton had stirred up trouble for her ex husband who first-hand reported the murder. Appalled, Charles declines outright. He’s never been an intruder and, besides, he has enough on his plate already, with the divorce and the son. The entire book journeys through solving the case, which becomes gruesome after the body is found vividly amputated. While the two detectives relive their uncomforting past together, there is their professional commitment to look after too. And so, the book comes with a constant undertone of humorous melancholy.
There is a lot going on in the story, from professional fracas, to personal conflicts, manipulation of facts and actions that question humane dignity. However, its such eloquently presented, that nothing seems out of the blue. Its chronologically apt and it gives a great insight on human relationships with work, life and people.
The author, Gary Diamond, has outdone himself in providing almost a poetic imagery of beauty of the Georgian property and settings furthermore. However, the technical information and legal aptness of the book, renders readers in complete awe of the writer’s thorough research. It is written in a description dialogue style, which makes the readers comprehend an actual conversation, rather than imagining one. This one peculiarity of writing style, makes the book, much easier to wade through.
The saga of Detective Inspector James Copperfield lives on with this second book in the series and is an absolute delight for the crime thriller seeking audience.


message 1403: by Gary (new)

Gary Diamond All Roads Lead Really pleased to say that I have had a number of very good reviews for my novel, 'All Roads Lead', the second book in my Detective Inspector James Copperfield series. The first book Harbinger Island is also doing well and has also received good reviews. Working on book 3 now. Hopefully A Deadly Family Reunion won't be too long away.


message 1404: by Matt (new)

Matt Gantry Hello thriller readers and let my introduce myself. My name is Matt Gantry and I live in England, in the middle of the country in the East Midlands (so much in the middle I live only seven miles from the geographic centre of the England!) Anyway, I'm talking rubbish and you really want to know about my book, so here it it is!

The Gamer

A beachfront hotel in Florida. Five hundred people have been taken hostage. Many of them are world leaders and government officials, including the The President of the United States.

A video gamer is working in the hotel. He learnt his skills playing first person shooters. Now he uses them in a situation where bullets kill.

The police are helpless. He is the only one who can alter the hostages' fate. The terrorists' hidden agenda is revealed. Harry takes the fight to the terrorists and attempts to bring down the worlds' most wanted man.

FIVE HUNDRED HOSTAGES, SIXTY TERRORISTS,
ONE SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD VIDEO GAMER.

Reviews so far;

This is as far away from the books I usually read as it possibly could be! I didn’t quite know what to expect but gave it a go- so glad I did! One of the best books I’ve ever read. So hard to put down, fast paced, full of action, Just brilliant.
I have no idea why it took me in but, once in, there was no way I could put it down until I knew the outcome.The most unlikely teenage hero but he’s a true star!
I cannot recommend this book enough, an absolute roller
coaster of a book. Loved it.

Brilliant book from start to finish! Full of twists and turns, proper gripping story, took me by surprise on a few occasions even shed a tear! Deffo worth a read


message 1405: by François (new)

François Villion I’ve just released a book. A thriller about a scared girl, a grieving father and forbidden family secrets.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NMJJM2X


message 1406: by Gary (new)

Gary Diamond Harbinger Island Just to let you know that my novel, Harbinger Island (Book 1 in the Detective Inspector James Copperfield series), is now available as a paperback on Amazon


message 1407: by Gary (new)

Gary Diamond All Roads LeadJust to let you know that my novel, All Roads Lead (Book 2 in the Detective Inspector James Copperfield series), is now available as a paperback on Amazon


message 1408: by R.S. (new)

R.S. Merritt The FINALE to the Crawlerz Series is out!

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Humanity retreats as the infected continue to mutate into nightmare wielding super psychopaths.

There's only so much that can be accomplished with bullets and bombs against an enemy that just keeps coming. Culling the herd doesn't eliminate all of the strong ones. The truly evil malicious beings that are shepherding their infected flocks to seek and destroy the last remnants of sanity on the continent.

Against this backdrop of universal despair Yue, Drew, and LeBron struggle to navigate the currents of pandemic politics while still doing their best to help humanity survive. Assisted by the remnants of the US Military as well as the infamous Suicide Squad they do their best to fight the good fight. Guided by a strong sense of right and wrong instilled in the three of them by their late parents they're unable to just walk away.

Join them as they once again step up to the plate. It's the bottom of the ninth and bases are loaded with two outs already. The odds are stupid at this point. This trio still has to come up with the courage to swing for the fences though.

Red Sky in the Morning (Crawlerz #1) by R.S. Merritt Batten Down the Hatches (Crawlerz #2) by R.S. Merritt The Mountains Are Calling (Crawlerz #3) by R.S. Merritt From the Ashes (Crawlerz #4) by R.S. Merritt Off the Rails (Crawlerz #5) by R.S. Merritt Carry a Big Stick by R.S. Merritt Crawlerz Book 7 The Beginning of the End by R S Merritt

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message 1409: by S.A. (new)

S.A. Krishnan 3's a Party

“But I always say, one's company, two's a crowd, and three's a party." Andy Warhol

A little madness, a little mayhem. 

A TTI mystery.

Free on KU

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09QC8QRPN

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message 1410: by Ann (new)

Ann Swann On sale for 99¢ until Jan. 29, 2022.

Stalked, assaulted, and left for dead. Marlena thinks her life is over. Then she meets Destiny and justice takes on a new meaning. It's called revenge.

Review: "A quick read that stays with you. Especially the twisty ending."

Question: Would you do what Marlena did?

Telephone Road by Ann Swann

https://authorAnnSwann.com


message 1411: by Paul (new)

Paul Alkazraji Travel from Albania to Istanbul and back across northern Greece as a deadly danger approaches on the ‘Friendship Express’… Watch out for bed-time tweets from this story for the rest of the week.

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The Silencer by Paul Alkazraji


message 1412: by R.S. (new)

R.S. Merritt Grab a copy of Red Sky in the Morning for free for one more day!

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message 1413: by Robert (new)

Robert Hrzic Anyone interested in seeing a military/spy technothriller series?

The Istanbul Affair
The Eleventh Province
Rogue Flag
Valkyrie Storm


message 1414: by Alan (new)

Alan Bardos Hi all 3 of my Johnny Swift novels are currently 99c/99p each.

The Assassins Johnny Swift finds himself caught up in the plot to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand and is engulfed by an event that will change his life and the world forever.

The Dardanelles Conspiracy takes Johnny from the mud of Flanders, into the labyrinthine power struggles of the Ottman Empire and the opening battles of the Gallipoli campaign.

Enemies & Allies Swift attempts to find a traitor in Paris and is soon caught in a web of intrigue involving Mata Hari, the Dreyfus Affair and the Zimmermann Telegram.

amazon.co.uk/dp/B09S6TB6FS


message 1415: by Meryl (new)

Meryl Moss Trigger Point

Hi everyone!

Trigger Point, A Nicholas Ford Novel, by Tony Roth, is a spy thriller/historical novel that is quite exciting in its content.

This book was inspired by true events, historical fiction with characters that are deep, provoking and dangerous. The human relationship facets of the book will draw in men and women.

Roth says he has been influenced by such best-selling authors as: Ian Fleming, John le Carre, Tom Clancy, John Grisham, Nora Roberts, David Baldacci. This is Roth’s first novel in the Nicholas Ford Series.

A short synopsis:

When the CIA recruited him...
...they said he would need to make sacrifices for his country.
Did he understand they meant he'd give up everything?

Growing up in the Midwest, Nicholas, a farm boy, knew how to work hard and understood the importance of friends and family. It's 1985 and his old coach just gave him a call and asked if his friend could come to the University of Illinois for a chat. Nick had no idea Vincent was CIA, but it didn't matter.

The man knew how to play the patriot card.
One year in and his life was changed forever.

Go deep undercover with Nick, posing as Sean Smith, a graduate student in agriculture interning for the USAID in Colombia. The year is 1986 and he’s up to his neck in contra rebels, Central American dictators, corrupt operatives and the Cartel, and a mysterious Spanish interpreter who is far more than what she seems.

Here's the link on Net Galley to read, or, you can send me a direct message and we'll see about shipping a physical copy!

Thanks,

Meryl


message 1416: by Alan (last edited May 27, 2022 10:13AM) (new)

Alan Bardos A Fool's Errands A Johnny Swift Omnibus Books 1 & 2 by Alan Bardos A Fool's Errands: A Johnny Swift Omnibus: Books 1 & 2

Meet Johnny Swift, renowned drunkard, beau sabreur and hero of The Assassins and The Dardanelles Conspiracy. Both books are currently 99c/99p! In the omnibus addition, A Fools Errands.

In The Assassins Johnny Swift finds himself caught up in the plot to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand and is engulfed by an event that will change his life and the world forever.

The Dardanelles Conspiracy takes Johnny from the mud of Flanders, into the labyrinthine power struggles of the Ottman Empire and the opening battles of the Gallipoli campaign.

‘As far as writing humorous cads and bounders goes, I am not sure I want the competition…, but this is a brilliant book that kept me gripped to the end, and I bought the next one straight away.’ Jemahl Evans, ‘A Rakes Progress’

‘Written with polished panache, it kept me gripped from the first to last. Five stars from me!’ AAChaudhuri, ‘She’s Mine’

https://amzn.to/3yEL7cy


message 1417: by Alan (new)

Alan Bardos Enemies & Allies by Alan Bardos
Enjoy the jubilee with Johnny Swift, renowned drunkard and beau sabreur. Enemies & Allies Book 3 of The Johnny Swift Thrillers is currently 99p/c!

Swift attempts to find a traitor in Paris and is caught in a web of intrigue involving Mata Hari, the Dreyfus Affair and the Zimmermann Telegram.

‘I have to say that I think Bardos has really cracked it. Johnny Swift is an excellent drunken anti-hero, somewhat debauched, but with a good heart.’
David Boyle bestselling author of Before Room 40 the Room 40 codebreakers of the First World War

‘As far as writing humorous cads and bounders goes, I am not sure I want the competition…, but this is a brilliant book that kept me gripped to the end, and I bought the next one straight away.’ Jemahl Evans, ‘A Rakes Progress’

‘Written with polished panache, it kept me gripped from the first to last. Five stars from me!’ AAChaudhuri, ‘She’s Mine’

amazon.co.uk/dp/B09S6TB6FS


message 1418: by Kerry (new)

Kerry Donovan Donovan's new novel is out today!
In a race against time, can Chet Walker save a young mother and her unborn child?
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You're going to love it.


message 1419: by Paul (new)

Paul Alkazraji Read a little thriller fiction. In this excerpt, Jude Kilburn, the main character in ‘The Silencer’, shares his turning point of faith…

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The Silencer by Paul Alkazraji


message 1420: by Joy (new)

Joy Mutter The Hostile (The Hostile, #1) by Joy Mutter The Kindle of The Hostile is FREE on Amazon from the 1st-5th of June. It's book 1 of The Hostile quartet of paranormal thrillers. “Compelling, strange, and wonderful.” “Magical realism at its best.”

In the bathroom of a terraced house in Manchester, a small but powerful entity befriends young Serena with disastrous results. This unlikely enigmatic force dramatically affects her life and those of everyone she knows, especially those who annoy her. After reading The Hostile, you’ll never look at DIY in the same way.

Each book in the 4-book series can be read as a stand-alone. The other books in this “bizarrely captivating,” “refreshingly original” quartet are Holiday For The Hostile, The Hostile Game, and Confronting The Hostile. The Hostile Series Box Set is also available.

Kindle of The Hostile on Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2xEYKv2. FREE from 1st-5th June. Always FREE with KU.
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Paperback of The Hostile on Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/29dkOkS.
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The Hostile by Joy Mutter Audiobook of The Hostile on Audible.co.uk http://adbl.co/2x3XgLt
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Here is an excerpt from The Hostile http://amzn.to/2blBo12

My 18 Kindles are all FREE with Kindle Unlimited.

My nine audiobooks on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes are Random Bullets, Potholes And Magic Carpets, Her Demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday For The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice Of The Seventies, and The Trouble With Liam.

You can find editions of all my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA


message 1421: by Acton (new)

Acton Manning Would you like a little wine with your crime?

San Francisco Police Detective Daniel Winters literally has a nose for crime. His sense of smell is so sensitive that a youthful job in a hotel kitchen with its cacophony of aromas nearly drove him mad. But getting out of the kitchen and behind the bar introduced him to the world of wine, which inspired him to become a sommelier. Then he failed the final exam.

A left turn in life landed him at the police academy, which led him to Annie. Their life together was perfect until her illness. In the two years since she died, Dan has barely begun to let her go. She was the reason he chose to work the suicide squad, a choice that's now leading him to work the scenes at a bizarre string of apparent suicides.

But these allegedly self-inflicted deaths make no sense. The deceased all had healthy, full lives ahead of them. They had loving families and friends who were puzzled and hurt by recent changes in their loved one's behavior. None of the dead appeared to know each other in life. Strangest of all, each of them, in the moments before they died, had uncorked laid out a delicious, gourmet spread paired with wine. And not just any wine, but fine wines from some of the world's best vineyards.

The details leave Dan searching for answers to questions that none of his colleagues have even thought to ask. And that's the problem: Chief, whose idea of fine food and drink is burgers and beer, doesn't see any sense in the questions Dan is asking. To his mind, Dan is failing to work as one of a team and his leads are costing the department money it doesn't have.

Forbidden to spend any more official time on these cases, Dan starts looking into them on his own time. He loops in the vivacious, curvaceous, red-haired Kristin, an old friend from sommelier school who’s now in charge of all things wine-related at one San Fran’s finest restaurants. But even as he follows clues from the first and second suicides, more bizarre deaths taunt him.

To Chief, that’s the job: you rule one death a suicide and move on to the next. To Dan, it’s more personal: families and friends, bewildered and bereaved, have a right to a thorough investigation. Chasing that truth, Dan follows his nose around the city, across the continent, and over an ocean to pursue an outcome no one but he would even have suspected.

This is my first novel. I've already written the second installment in the Daniel Winters mysteries and hope to publish it later this year or early next. But first I need to get this one off the ground.

I'm looking for ARC readers. I have a nearly final draft ready to go by PDF, or I'll have a print paperback ready to go by the end of June. If you'd like more information and to read some excerpts, please visit my website at https://actonmanning.org. Or if you'd like to dive right in, respond to this post or email me at acton.manning@gmail.com.


message 1422: by Anthony (new)

Anthony Whitt Echoes of the Past by Anthony Whitt Sale!!! 60% off Echoes Of The Past eBook for a limited time! Romance. Suspense. Thriller. Click the website link to buy now or read a free sample! You won’t regret getting hours of reading pleasure!
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message 1423: by R.S. (new)

R.S. Merritt 99 Cents Sale this week only!

Check out Exploited Blood!!!

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It comes in waves.

It's already too late for most of us. Walking around with bio-bombs ticking away in our bloodstreams. Bombs that are synchronized to go off together. Before you know it you're diving into the deep end of depravity. A pool of insanity you're never coming back from. Surfacing once or twice to witness the horrors you've caused before your soul takes a deep breath and disappears forever.

It's not natural.

The infections occurring simultaneously across the globe prove it's not a freak phenomena. Someone is behind the pandemic that's turning people into insane cannibals. Who'd benefit from so much death and chaos though? The humanity of whatever group pulled the trigger on this madness is seriously up for debate.

There's No Vaccine

Chris watches as the world around him falls apart. Bitten by a loved one he hovers in a feverish state for weeks. His recovery carefully observed by a group that considers itself above humanity. A group that sees people as prey. Chris becomes a pawn in the war to determine the future of mankind. Follow him as he evolves from being a frazzled twenty something college educated mama's boy into something more. Hopefully it's enough.

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message 1424: by Barry (new)

Barry Ziman Girls, Crimes, and the Ruling Body
Girls, Crimes, and the Ruling Body by Barry R. Ziman

When two young women are missing, and presumed murdered, the prime suspect is a chief-of-staff for a United States congressman. What unfolds is a complex thriller in which infidelity, deception, and political conspiracy undermines careers, marriage and ultimately the integrity of government.
Barry R. Ziman


message 1425: by Annabelle (last edited Jul 26, 2022 01:02AM) (new)

Annabelle Lewis Cut and Run by Annabelle Lewis I'm gifting 10 signed paperback copies! The Boston Clairvoyants Series: Mystery/Thriller/Romance/Supernatural

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Ian Coates Love thrillers? Sign-up for a free monthly newsletter and be entered into a prize draw for a signed 1st edition paperback thriller.

Get reviews of thrillers from a range of authors, news from the book world, competitions, blog news, and more.

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message 1427: by Paul (new)

Paul Alkazraji (For the summer) ‘The Migrant’ has been reduced to £1.99 on Kindle. It’s a good deal for the reader!

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The Migrant by Paul Alkazraji


message 1428: by David (new)

David Freas My next book - Payback - will be available in paperback and e-book formats from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers on October 24.

Payback

After Detective Mary Conner is gunned down, Detective Rick Lafferty defies orders to stand down and makes it his mission to hunt down the dirty cop who shot the woman he's come to love. Joleen Wilson wants the cop dead for reasons of her own and Darcy Brown wants revenge on the city's biggest drug dealer.


message 1429: by R.S. (new)

R.S. Merritt The Turn (Exploited Blood #2) by R.S. Merritt Exploited Blood Book 2 Now Available on Amazon!

The Turn

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Exploited Blood Book 1 The Onslaught by R.S. Merritt The Turn (Exploited Blood #2) by R.S. Merritt


message 1430: by Dan (new)

Dan Jr. In 2023 the United States is on the verge of bankruptcy. President Donald Filmore devises a plan to save money but it involves suspending unemployment and welfare services. With significant amount of Americans using these services, many turned to rioting. The President seeing the increase in violence activates Martial Law and suspends the 2nd Amendment. Many of the state governors disagreed with this action and decided to secede from the U.S. creating their own country, The Free States of America using the ideals of what America should stand for "The People."
With the country now split into two, the United States doesn't have enough military forces to handle this new rebellion. The President asked the United Nations for help but no country will help with the matter except for one, Russia. Now with the power of Russia backing the U.S. will the rebellion stand a chance to get their freedom back?


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The Conflict Within: The Second American Civil War

The Conflict Within The Second American Civil War (The Price of Prosperity Book 1) by Dan Long Jr.


message 1431: by P.K. (new)

P.K. Davies Very contemporary thinking, Dan. It might happen in Europe first. I'll have a peek.


message 1432: by Dan (new)

Dan Jr. P.K. wrote: "Very contemporary thinking, Dan. It might happen in Europe first. I'll have a peek."

These days you never know what is going to happen first.


message 1433: by Jenni (last edited Sep 21, 2022 06:44PM) (new)

Jenni Boyd Defiance of Danger (Steel Series Book 1) by Jenni Boyd Book 1 in the Steel Series just .66 cents (USD) for a short time only

Michelle Brown was last seen at a nightclub with an unknown grey-haired male. She had only just turned fifteen.

When Jasmine Bronson, a young reporter, uncovers that Michelle is the daughter of Special Forces Captain Max Steel, she publishes her first major article.

Little does Jasmine realise the ramifications of exposing Steel's secret to the world.

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message 1434: by Alan (new)

Alan Bardos The Assassins by Alan Bardos
1914. One man stands between war and peace, in a heart-racing story of love, duty and political intrigue.

Get The Assassins for 99p and add the Audiobook for just £3.49!

http://amzn.to/3uOfkDB

‘I have to say that I think Bardos has really cracked it. Johnny Swift is an excellent drunken anti-hero, somewhat debauched, but with a good heart.’ David Boyle, Before Enigma

‘As far as writing humorous cads and bounders goes, I am not sure I want the competition… but this is a brilliant book that kept me gripped to the end, and I bought the next one straight away.’ Jemahl Evans, ‘A Rakes Progress’

‘Written with polished panache, it kept me gripped from the first to last. Five stars from me!’ AAChaudhuri, ‘She’s Mine’


message 1435: by Mary (new)

Mary The Roads Chosen: a novel by Ben Carlyle.

The Roads Chosen by Ben Carlyle

The central theme of 'The Roads Chosen' is the abuse, the hazing, (known as the 'rule of the grandfathers' ('dedovshchina')) suffered by young Russian military conscripts; and an underground network that works to escape the vulnerable from the clutches of the military and relocate them to the remote farms and settlements throughout the FSU (a network British Intelligence know nothing of and are soon to find, they should have 'joined the dots'). Woven into this plot-line the author captures a cesspit of criminality: drug trafficking, money laundering, organised crime, the control of the Russian state, which is still held in an iron-clad fist of former KGB, and the involvement of British Intelligence as they try to find the 'goings-on' behind a tip-off they receive.

Whilst the spies in London are blowing the dust of files in the archives, a young, naïve, itinerant discovers the 'cesspit': unfortunately, he makes mistakes, goes on the run, gets injured and ends up in the care of ... guess who?

This is a self-published work, and, it would seem, has not been picked up by one of the more 'well-known' publishing houses, then touted to their friends in mainstream media: one has to wonder why? The quality of writing and plotting far exceeds that which, today, the publishing industry snatch at and flaunt to us as, 'the best thriller this year, etc, etc, etc ...' Is it that the author's own biography is not something he wishes to boast?

You will, often, hear of those that have lived in the shadows, and have since taken to a quiet life, somewhere rural. They shy from the camera. They live a 'grey life'. I note that the author is yet to put his face on display!

This is an ingenious conspiracy thriller, written with a degree of assurance that smacks of a professional, and at the same time a most informative book of fiction (I learnt loads). It is thought provoking and I put it down more times than I can remember: to think hard about what I was reading. It's not one of those 'get lost in the world of 'unrestrained delusion' spy stories', of which, I have read more than few. I had to read it twice (so as to pin all the salient facts down) and I will be reading it again, over 'Crimbo', to once more nail the facts home: that, I'm sure, is not everyone's cuppà, and it might put some off.

The author contends: "this is what is happening today, in Russia." It opened my eyes to what is 'really' going on in the FSU.

It is a groundbreaking, self-published, debut novel, from a Goodreads author, providing eye-opening revelations of a dark, underworld that exists within former Soviet states; describing the lives of those who live and work in-the-shadows: a world that few know of, or contemplate, and, above all else, has genuine authenticity; under-pining the plot, the author has provided a 'Fact Section', as a forward: a series of statements from news agencies, such as Reuters, and quotes from testimony given by such bodies as, 'The Drug Enforcement Agency'.

With locations as far apart as London and Kazakhstan, it describes the link between organised crime, Central Asian counter-terrorism agencies, government corruption and the trafficking of opium from Afghanistan. There is a sense, in the author's writing, of him having a first-hand and knowledgeable background in such collusions. Where that might come from, I can only postulate: D.O.E? A counter-terrorism agency? Foreign Affairs? An intelligence agency? There is, throughout, weight given to the methods and practice adopted by those who live and work 'in-the-shadows'; which does, in my book, lend toward how things must be done, in the real-world of espionage.

Here, you'll find an array of characters: the ordinary, everyday, working folk of the former Soviet states, the time-served spies behind desks in London, ex-KGB operatives plying their trade from within what are respectable business fronts, and a family, in Russia, working to rescue abused conscripts: all strong characters, cleverly developed and prominent in the part they play. Alongside of this, the scene-setting is palpable.

The first chapters draw you in, providing relevant geo-political observation and meaty biographies of the main characters: during this opening gambit, we see how the protagonist uses his knowledge and skills to build a believable 'yarn' to support his arrival in Kazakhstan (a history that few know of, or contemplate). From there, the author ratchets the tension up, and with the conspiracy unfolding, you are taken, once more, into a world that few know of, or contemplate.

This is a self-published work, and, it would seem, has not been picked up by one of the more 'well-known' publishing houses, then touted to their friends in mainstream media: one has to wonder why? The quality of writing and plotting far exceeds that which, today, the publishing industry snatch at and flaunt to us as, 'the best thriller this year, etc, etc, etc ...' Is it that the author's own biography is not something he wishes to boast?

You will, often, hear of those that live in the shadows, and have taken to a quiet life, somewhere rural. They shy from the camera. They live a 'grey life'. I note that the author is yet to put his face on display!

Personally, I've not read a better 'crime-suspence-spy' novel for many a year. The Amazon blurb, which I presume is penned by the author, DOES NOT proclaim him to be: 'the next true master of the spy novel' or, 'the best spy novelist since ...' Those works, many of which I have read, can't hold-a-candle to this.

I have tried to 'dig-up-the-bones' (the author's words). My findings suggest, somewhere between 2,000 and 4,000 desert each year: most during the winter months, without winter clothing, without money and in the main without the ability to read and write: and, these conscripts ain't posted to a barracks ten miles from home. Military policy results in these 'youngsters' being billeted halfway across the country.

My contention is: "come the thaw, where are the bodies?" When I asked the author, he said, "Good question."

The academic work, 'Dedovshchina in the Post Soviet Military: Hazing of Russian Army Conscripts in a Comparative Perspective', edited by Françoise Daucé and Elisabeth Sieca-Kozlowski, suggests, this, the most awful of sufferings, since the fall of Soviet rule, has worsened and not lessened. I will refer you to: https://www.rferl.org/a/1055451.html

On Amazon as both an ebook and in paperback: Goodreads, for some reason does not know it's in paperback.

NOTE: having read this book, via Goodreads, I made contact with the author, and I have since become a 'Goodreads' friend of his.
Also, this review is written in part by, and with the permission of, Mr Thomas Price (a Goodreads member).


message 1436: by P.K. (last edited Oct 18, 2022 10:59AM) (new)

P.K. Davies THE GIRL OF DROVERS'S HILL is my latest book. Before I publish I would like to get some comments from friends and colleagues on Goodreads. It is a big read and will be published in two parts for paperback but can be read in its entirety as an e-book. I can upload it in Word so it can be transferred to a Reader or notebook to anyone who would like to cosy-up with it. Flag me at penpowerwriting@gmail.com if you're interested. Thanks and regards.

LOGLINE:
A bizarre experience leads to new evidence in the cold-case of a missing teenager and causes the police to reopen the file. A new investigation becomes a catalyst to several stories linking four generations of murder, mystery, sexual violence, history, love, revenge and redemption.
Ann Cleeves or Colin Dexter writes Brokeback Mountain perhaps?


message 1437: by Joy (new)

Joy Mutter The Trouble With Liam by Joy Mutter The Kindle of The Trouble With Liam is 99p/c on Amazon from the 18th October to the 25th October.

This first standalone "disturbingly good" book in The Trouble series is a powerful psychological thriller set in Ireland and Sheffield. It tells the life story of Liam O’Sullivan in all its twisted glory. The thriller begins with tales of Liam’s challenging childhood in Dublin and follows him through tragic events that change him into a misogynistic, controlling, ultimately lethal bully living in Sheffield. Liam thought he could do as he pleased until he was taught otherwise. Prepare to be shocked in different ways throughout the book. If you enjoy lashings of dark humour, situations to make your eyes pop out, and thrills of every kind all wrapped up in a gripping, dramatic storyline, please read on.

I’ve written and published the next three books in the Trouble series. They are all explicit erotic thrillers following on from Liam’s story. I’ve published The Trouble With Trouble, Trouble In Cornwall, and Troubled. None of the books in this series are for the easily shocked as they contain explicit adult material.

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“As a psychological thriller, this book ticks all the boxes.” “Read with the lights on, the doors locked, and a weapon by your side!”

Random Bullets, Potholes And Magic Carpets, Her Demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday For The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice Of The Seventies, and The Trouble With Liam are also on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.

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message 1438: by M.J. (new)

M.J. Webb Hi,

A Child of Szabo is an action-packed, fast-paced thriller with a kick-ass female antihero and a backstory steeped in history.

A Child of Szabo by M.J. Webb

A teenage rebel with a tragic past is on the edge of the abyss. Offered one final chance of redemption by an enigmatic stranger, she is recruited into a secret society of assassins formed by Winston Churchill. She must battle for survival against unknown enemies in a do or die existence to become the best. Only then can she take out those who killed her family. Those who are now trying to kill her.

Readers comments on Amazon;

“Stonking Good Action! Loved the historical touches combined with the fast-paced, raw action. The heroine is great - compelling backstory there - and this is a tremendous page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat for the entire white-knuckle ride!”

“ Real page turner. Really enjoyed reading this book. Very well written. Loads of action, and obviously very well researched. Best book I’ve read in a long time.”

“An extremely fast paced and adrenaline filled read. Descriptive, gripping and empathetic. I couldn’t put it down.”

It's currently FREE on KINDLE.

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I would absolutely LOVE some reviews so if the free offer expires, contact me for an electronic file.

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Thanks


message 1439: by David (new)

David Freas My new book - Payback - is released today and is available from Amazon and Barnes & Noble in both paperback and e-book formats and on many other e-book platforms.


message 1440: by Paul (new)

Paul Alkazraji My own ‘The Migrant’ novel is reduced to £1.99 on Kindle. It’s a good deal for the reader!
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message 1441: by D.B. (last edited Oct 31, 2022 10:47AM) (new)

D.B. Woodling I have been a member of AGT for quite some time, and it remains my favorite group. My most recent novel, The Immortal Detective, is a complex suspenseful thriller with an underlying paranormal element. I've incorporated all of my favorite genres (historical, mystery, thriller, and paranormal) into this one, and I'm looking forward to some AGT feedback! CamCat Books plans a March 21, 2023 release, but a DRC is currently available through Edelweiss Plus. https://www.edelweiss.plus/#sku=07443...
The Immortal Detective by D.B. Woodling


message 1442: by Mary (new)

Mary The Roads Chosen: Ben Carlyle (Goodreads Author)

The Roads Chosen by Ben Carlyle

I'm not the author, Ben is my 'Goodreads friend' and he is 'in the sticks' helping provide aid to civilians caught up in a conflict. I asked him if I could promote his book, which I think is the best thriller I've ever read (but then he is my friend and I think what he's doing is amazing).


message 1443: by Paul (new)

Paul Alkazraji Just why are so many young Albanian men crossing the English Channel on small boats? Their story is paralleled in Alban’s, caught in rural poverty, and heading first for Greece in ‘The Migrant’ novel.
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message 1444: by Bryan (last edited Nov 08, 2022 06:07AM) (new)

Bryan Conway Receive a free copy of my novel 🔥Sandusky Burning🔥in return for a review! 25 copies are available!

If you like complex characters, devious plans, and high-stakes excitement, you’ll love this crime thriller!

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message 1445: by Alan (new)

Alan Bardos A Good War A Johnny Swift Thriller Omnibus by Alan Bardos
Get all the Johnny Swift thrillers in one omnibus for the current bargain price of £1.99/$2.99.

‘A thrilling romp through the delights and dangers of WWI espionage.' Matthew Willis, bestselling author of The Fortress of Malta series

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message 1446: by Charles (new)

Charles Vrooman The True Virus by Charles Vrooman
Cyber Monday Week 99¢ Amazon Kindle Countdown Sale for biotech thriller novel, “The True Virus”, begins Monday 11/28/2022.
Hamas bioterrorist hack into DNA component of CIA computer to create a live virus that causes an epidemic in Israel.
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message 1447: by Charles (new)

Charles Vrooman Green Power by Charles Vrooman
Cyber Monday Week 99¢ Amazon Kindle Countdown Sale for eco thriller novel, “Green Power” begins Sunday 11/28/2022.
Domestic bioterrorist sabotage an alternate energy source, causing an epidemic, to discredit green power activist.
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message 1448: by J.F. (new)

J.F. Burgess Hi everyone

Thought I'd introduce myself.

My name's Jonathan Burgess and I write the popular DI Tom Blake detective novels; a series full of true-to-life characters.

I want you to feel along with the characters all the highs and lows of their journeys.

Plot is important. Theme deepens the story, but we all need relatable, compelling characters to connect those.

“Living, vibrant human beings are still the secret and magic formula of great and enduring writing!”

But most importantly, my stories will provide you with hours of engaging entertainment.

My stories are crafted to ensure all the key elements that keep readers turning those pages are present in every one of my books.

# Intriguing prologues
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Anyone who'd like to give the detective Tom Blake series a go can download the prequel *A House of Lies* from the link below.

You'll also receive my DI Tom Blake short stories absolutely FREE!

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A House of Lies A FREE DI Tom Blake Prequel Novella by J.F. Burgess


message 1449: by Barry (new)

Barry Ziman Girls, Crimes, and the Ruling Body by Barry R. Ziman
Girls, Crimes, and the Ruling Body

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message 1450: by Anthony (new)

Anthony Whitt Echoes Of The Past by Anthony Whitt “But he didn’t know what to do about it. Some men played golf. Some gambled. He liked to have women he had never had.”

Five Star reading that's real!


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