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Family Matters: A Mark Landry Novel
Randall H. Miller punches the Mark Landry series into high gear with Family Matters—a fast ride powered by the vivid characters established in his debut thriller, Wrong Town, an Amazon Top-10 Best Seller in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia.Five years ago, Mark Landry retired from an exceptional career in special operations and returned home to suburban Massachusetts with the hopes of starting a new life. He now balances his new role as husband and father with a position in the private security sector—a job that offers plenty of action and more money than he ever imagined. Life is good.That is, until a deadly encounter with mysterious Russian operators in downtown Boston sets off a chilling plot touched by Beltway powerbrokers, NSA cyber warriors, and some of the underworld’s deadliest assassins.With detective-wife Luci, trusted cyber-guru Kenny at his side, and a loyal family of operators under his command, Mark sees a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that could catapult him to a position of power and influence he never thought possible.But it comes with a steep price. To pull it off, he not only needs to harness all the manpower and cyber capabilities at his disposal—he must bet everything in a risky game of deception.Family Matters is a contemporary thriller with Cold War echoes, punctuated by character revelations that will leave the reader spellbound. If you enjoyed Wrong Town, intel suggests you will love Family Matters.Family Matters is the second book of the Mark Landry series.Randall H. Miller is the author of seven books, including the Amazon Top 10 Best Selling Mark Landry series. He has a M.A. in Diplomacy (focused on International Terrorism) and a B.A. in Criminal Justice, both from Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military college. A former officer in the 82nd Airborne and 2nd Infantry Divisions, he researches and trains regularly in weapons and close-quarter-battle tactics alongside law enforcement and military operators. He lives in North Andover, Massachusetts.
193 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 5, 2017
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Graduate of Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military college (B.A. in Criminal Justice; M.A. in Diplomacy with a concentration in international terrorism). U.S. Army Officer in a prior life (2nd Infantry Division, S. Korea; 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg). Stints in pharmaceuticals and high tech. Currently live in Massachusetts where I teach college, write, and worry about what the future has in store for my three-year-old son.
Graduate of Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military college (B.A. in Criminal Justice; M.A. in Diplomacy with a concentration in international terrorism). U.S. Army Officer in a prior life (2nd Infantry Division, S. Korea; 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg). Stints in pharmaceuticals and high tech. Currently live in Massachusetts where I teach college, write, and worry about what the future has in store for my three-year-old son.
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April 10, 2017
A great follow up to Wrong Town
We learn a lot more about Mark Landry and his growing family in the edition. The book was a very quick read and hard to put down. The ending came up quickly as I expected more loose ends to be tied but what would a good series be without something to look forward to in the next edition Contempt of Court.
We learn a lot more about Mark Landry and his growing family in the edition. The book was a very quick read and hard to put down. The ending came up quickly as I expected more loose ends to be tied but what would a good series be without something to look forward to in the next edition Contempt of Court.
April 6, 2017
Great new book
The writing is top notch. It fast paced but not overwhelming so. The plot goes long nicely but the ending feels like a cliffhanger of your favorite tv show and now you are left waiting for the next book.
The writing is top notch. It fast paced but not overwhelming so. The plot goes long nicely but the ending feels like a cliffhanger of your favorite tv show and now you are left waiting for the next book.
May 30, 2017
Little slow, used a technique I despise of starting off with a chapter that actually happens toward the end of the book, and then pulled the old "four weeks earlier" crap in the next chapter. Really? I like preludes to set up a story, but the old flashback routine gets my goat! Plus, the entire chapter was repeated later in the book. Filler?
I like these characters, really liked the first book, stories are good, lots of action, but please skip the gimmicks. Oh and the very brief dash of sexually explicit action was not really necessary either.
I like these characters, really liked the first book, stories are good, lots of action, but please skip the gimmicks. Oh and the very brief dash of sexually explicit action was not really necessary either.
May 4, 2018
I had high hopes for this book because I love the first Landry book. Sadly, this crashed and burned. The plot never developed and suddenly ended with little closer. I think the plot picks up in the next book, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I am very let down. The book ends just when it gets going. It was like going out to dinner only to find do out the restaurant does not serve dessert anymore. Really disappointed!
June 21, 2019
An excellent read by veteran-turned-author, Randall H. Miller. This author was new for me, so I ended up reading Book 2 in the Mark Landry series. An incredible mix of government intrigue, Russian mob, German intelligence, and of course action. The story moves along fast. I will pick up Book #1 and Book #3 and follow this author's development as a write.
June 22, 2019
An excellent read by veteran-turned-author, Randall H. Miller. This author was new for me, so I ended up reading Book 2 in the Mark Landry series. An incredible mix of government intrigue, Russian mob, German intelligence, and of course action. The story moves along fast. I will pick up Book #1 and Book #3 and follow this author's development as a write.
June 9, 2017
Fast but open ended
I enjoyed the read but lot of loose ends to come in next installment. Going to have to wait for that though.
I enjoyed the read but lot of loose ends to come in next installment. Going to have to wait for that though.
December 13, 2017
Outstanding!
Great storytelling and very well written. His depiction of the interpersonal interactions is as well done as his action sequences. Can’t wait for the next one!
Great storytelling and very well written. His depiction of the interpersonal interactions is as well done as his action sequences. Can’t wait for the next one!
July 14, 2018
Even Better!
I love Mark Landry and the Imperium team. I cannot wait for the next adventure! Randall H. Miller has produced this series that reads like a James Patterson novel!
I love Mark Landry and the Imperium team. I cannot wait for the next adventure! Randall H. Miller has produced this series that reads like a James Patterson novel!
May 2, 2019
Not as good as the first book. Hope the next book is better.
March 30, 2023
The story was okay, as were the characters, but it just felt like a middle section of a book... not a story that leaves you wanting more...
May 2, 2017
I really like this series! This book is best if the first book, Wrong Town, is read first. Mark's relationship with his mother is building and I can't wait to learn the secrets. Will there be a problem with meeting up in Berlin with his former lover? What about his contract with Senator Johnson? So many questions to be answered. Eagerly awaiting the 3rd book in August!!
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