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The Pieces of the Puzzle: An Nsa Thriller
*** Released in Audio first, this book became in instant Top 10 Paid Mystery Bestseller and a #1 Fiction Bestseller. Bestselling Series! Over 100,000 Scott Evers' NSA Spy Thriller books sold!
Scott Madison Evers is the son-in-law of the Chairman of the National Security Council. His wife is pregnant with their first child. While in Munich conducting a rendition of a known terrorist, Scott's cover is blown. Before Scott can get away, his entire operations team is wiped out, and he alone escapes into the night.
When Scott returns to the U.S., he finds himself a wanted man, and must go on the run from the agency that is trying to convict him of high treason. Now Scott conducts secret surveillance of those he thinks can give him a way out while slowly getting drawn into a web of deceit. Ruthlessly, the other side draws his wife and unborn child into the struggle. Scott's only hope to save them and himself is to do the unthinkable, and that is what he sets out to do.
From the Publisher
With The Pieces of the Puzzle, Robert Stanek masterfully creates an intelligent thriller that weaves the excitement and intrigue of a sophisticated mystery with the fascinating secret world of international espionage. The leader of a special operations unit returns home after a mission gone terribly wrong to find himself a wanted man.
Through his former boss he discovers his wife and unborn child are in danger. He must return and cooperate to ensure their safety. Little does he know he is getting pulled deeper and deeper into a decades old conspiracy led by a clandestine group within the government. Soon the former agent, Scott Evers, finds an unlikely ally and the duo must work together to unravel the scattered clues that will lead them to the mastermind behind everything that's happening.
About the Author
Robert Stanek is the award-winning, international best-selling author of more than 100 books for young people and adults. He was born in Burlington Wisconsin and is the second youngest of five children. As a former military man, his distinguished accomplishments during the Gulf War earned him nine medals, including the USA's highest flying honor, the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Stanek's writing has earned him awards and accolades from his colleagues and the publishing industry. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children. He is intensely fascinated with our natural world. He loves the outdoors and frequently takes his family on short trips to see the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest, including Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, the Columbia River Gorge, and Puget Sound.
Scott Madison Evers is the son-in-law of the Chairman of the National Security Council. His wife is pregnant with their first child. While in Munich conducting a rendition of a known terrorist, Scott's cover is blown. Before Scott can get away, his entire operations team is wiped out, and he alone escapes into the night.
When Scott returns to the U.S., he finds himself a wanted man, and must go on the run from the agency that is trying to convict him of high treason. Now Scott conducts secret surveillance of those he thinks can give him a way out while slowly getting drawn into a web of deceit. Ruthlessly, the other side draws his wife and unborn child into the struggle. Scott's only hope to save them and himself is to do the unthinkable, and that is what he sets out to do.
From the Publisher
With The Pieces of the Puzzle, Robert Stanek masterfully creates an intelligent thriller that weaves the excitement and intrigue of a sophisticated mystery with the fascinating secret world of international espionage. The leader of a special operations unit returns home after a mission gone terribly wrong to find himself a wanted man.
Through his former boss he discovers his wife and unborn child are in danger. He must return and cooperate to ensure their safety. Little does he know he is getting pulled deeper and deeper into a decades old conspiracy led by a clandestine group within the government. Soon the former agent, Scott Evers, finds an unlikely ally and the duo must work together to unravel the scattered clues that will lead them to the mastermind behind everything that's happening.
About the Author
Robert Stanek is the award-winning, international best-selling author of more than 100 books for young people and adults. He was born in Burlington Wisconsin and is the second youngest of five children. As a former military man, his distinguished accomplishments during the Gulf War earned him nine medals, including the USA's highest flying honor, the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Stanek's writing has earned him awards and accolades from his colleagues and the publishing industry. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children. He is intensely fascinated with our natural world. He loves the outdoors and frequently takes his family on short trips to see the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest, including Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, the Columbia River Gorge, and Puget Sound.
268 pages, Paperback
First published July 31, 2006
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311 books48 followersAlso writes as William R. Stanek and William Robert Stanek.
Robert Stanek has been a writer for over 30 years and is the author of over 50 books. The most popular series by Robert Stanek include the Ruin Mist books, the Magic Lands books, the Bugville books, the Bugville Jr. books, and the Bugville Learning books which area all available via Amazon, Audible, Playaway, OverDrive, and more than two dozen other retail and library partners. Join Robert Stanek and 200,000 fans on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RobertStanekA....
Robert Stanek has been a writer for over 30 years and is the author of over 50 books. The most popular series by Robert Stanek include the Ruin Mist books, the Magic Lands books, the Bugville books, the Bugville Jr. books, and the Bugville Learning books which area all available via Amazon, Audible, Playaway, OverDrive, and more than two dozen other retail and library partners. Join Robert Stanek and 200,000 fans on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RobertStanekA....
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December 1, 2011
Rather confusing NSA type spy yarn. Ok
April 4, 2015
An exciting action thriller
I couldn't put it down. Great story with characters you can identify with. There is a conspiracy or so it seems, and the protagonist Scott gets drawn in deeper and deeper. This quite a fast-paced story with twists and turns and evil people who want to control the world's markets. It is quite well written and will keep you guessing until the end. I also recommend his cards in the deck books.
I couldn't put it down. Great story with characters you can identify with. There is a conspiracy or so it seems, and the protagonist Scott gets drawn in deeper and deeper. This quite a fast-paced story with twists and turns and evil people who want to control the world's markets. It is quite well written and will keep you guessing until the end. I also recommend his cards in the deck books.
September 4, 2015
The best thriller I've read in years
Robert Stanek weaves a web of darkness and thrills as a plot against America unfolds. The main character, Scott Evers, has been betrayed and framed by the agency he loves. His wife is pregnant with their first child and expecting soon. The only thing he can do to save himself is make a deal with the devil. The writing is excellent and the plot full of turns to keep you guessing.
Robert Stanek weaves a web of darkness and thrills as a plot against America unfolds. The main character, Scott Evers, has been betrayed and framed by the agency he loves. His wife is pregnant with their first child and expecting soon. The only thing he can do to save himself is make a deal with the devil. The writing is excellent and the plot full of turns to keep you guessing.
August 17, 2015
Captivating, a must read!
The opening sequence had me turning pages and then the central plot kept me guessing to the end. The characters are some of the most real I've ever met between the pages of a book. Fantastic writing and plotting, plenty of twists and turns. Mystery wrapped around mystery..
The opening sequence had me turning pages and then the central plot kept me guessing to the end. The characters are some of the most real I've ever met between the pages of a book. Fantastic writing and plotting, plenty of twists and turns. Mystery wrapped around mystery..
July 24, 2015
Tightly plotted and well done
Weaves an intense web of intrigue around a plot to destroy the world's financial markets. Really eerie prescience on the part of the author, given what happened in the meltdown a few short years later. Becoming a huge fan fibrous author, especially if he keeps writing stories like this.
Weaves an intense web of intrigue around a plot to destroy the world's financial markets. Really eerie prescience on the part of the author, given what happened in the meltdown a few short years later. Becoming a huge fan fibrous author, especially if he keeps writing stories like this.
September 12, 2015
Here I go again reading this series for the second time!
Robert Stanek provides a rich tale complete with high-tech gadgets, plots within plots, and special agents. The main character, Scott Evers, breaks all the stereotypes of the genre. He's married, he cares about other people, he really wants to do the right thing.
Robert Stanek provides a rich tale complete with high-tech gadgets, plots within plots, and special agents. The main character, Scott Evers, breaks all the stereotypes of the genre. He's married, he cares about other people, he really wants to do the right thing.
September 18, 2015
Give it a read. This book is great.
I just finished this book last night and it's about the tenth one I've read and loved by Robert Stanek. Yes, I know I'm a bit behind in discovering this author. I became totally engrossed in the story from the start. I was up until 2 a.m. reading it. It's the kind of story that stays with you even after you finish the book.
I just finished this book last night and it's about the tenth one I've read and loved by Robert Stanek. Yes, I know I'm a bit behind in discovering this author. I became totally engrossed in the story from the start. I was up until 2 a.m. reading it. It's the kind of story that stays with you even after you finish the book.
September 12, 2015
Definitely a good one
Agent Scott Evers is trying to get his life back and has an encounter with a mysterious woman on the morning of Christmas Eve. Meanwhile he's being watched by the agency that's hunting him That's how it starts and the story takes off from there. Plenty of action, drama, mystery.
Agent Scott Evers is trying to get his life back and has an encounter with a mysterious woman on the morning of Christmas Eve. Meanwhile he's being watched by the agency that's hunting him That's how it starts and the story takes off from there. Plenty of action, drama, mystery.
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August 18, 2015Completely hooked!
Fantastic book. Stanek creates a believable world, full of characters you love and hate and can't wait to discover what they do next. My favorite is Scott, he's someone you want to see succeed. Easily owns all five stars.
Fantastic book. Stanek creates a believable world, full of characters you love and hate and can't wait to discover what they do next. My favorite is Scott, he's someone you want to see succeed. Easily owns all five stars.
June 27, 2015
Imaginative and compelling
Pieces of the Puzzle is an interesting, engaging story for me. I started reading this author on a recommendation of a friend, and so far have loved everything I've read. This should be a movie. Buy it NOW.
Pieces of the Puzzle is an interesting, engaging story for me. I started reading this author on a recommendation of a friend, and so far have loved everything I've read. This should be a movie. Buy it NOW.
August 6, 2015
Amazing, fantastic
Stanek is on to something with his Scott Evers thrillers. He brings you quickly into a world of intrigue where you unravel the mystery as Scott does. Excellent plot and writing. Don't miss this story.
Stanek is on to something with his Scott Evers thrillers. He brings you quickly into a world of intrigue where you unravel the mystery as Scott does. Excellent plot and writing. Don't miss this story.
August 10, 2015
Loved this!
Was hooked from the start with the twisty web unfolding as Scot watches those watching him. Scott Evers is a brilliantly conceived character. An agent on the run from his own agency with a pregnant wife caught up in everything that's happening.
Was hooked from the start with the twisty web unfolding as Scot watches those watching him. Scott Evers is a brilliantly conceived character. An agent on the run from his own agency with a pregnant wife caught up in everything that's happening.
August 21, 2015
Action-packed mystery thriller
The author weaves a web of intrigue and pulls the reader in from the start. As others have said, the writing is very, very good and the story even better. Scott Evers is one of the most interesting thing to happen to spy thrillers since James Bond.
The author weaves a web of intrigue and pulls the reader in from the start. As others have said, the writing is very, very good and the story even better. Scott Evers is one of the most interesting thing to happen to spy thrillers since James Bond.
September 1, 2015
Tightly plotted
Loving everything I've read by this author. Agent Evers has been framed and sets out to prove his innocence. The twists and turns are unexpected and make it enormously fun.
Loving everything I've read by this author. Agent Evers has been framed and sets out to prove his innocence. The twists and turns are unexpected and make it enormously fun.
September 18, 2015
Thrill ride! Five stars! Great author!
I enjoyed this book. The author did a great job of keeping you engaged with the characters and their actions. More than a few unexpected turns kept me reading.
I enjoyed this book. The author did a great job of keeping you engaged with the characters and their actions. More than a few unexpected turns kept me reading.
September 13, 2015
Enjoyable, would recommend
Great story and an interesting take on the adventure thriller genre. Stories like this are one of the reasons Robert Stanek is my favorite author. READ this series and he may become one of yours too.
Great story and an interesting take on the adventure thriller genre. Stories like this are one of the reasons Robert Stanek is my favorite author. READ this series and he may become one of yours too.
September 13, 2015
Amazing, couldn't put it down
If you enjoy thrillers, you won't regret buying this one. Stanek does an amazing job carefully crafting a story with believable storylines and well developed characters.
If you enjoy thrillers, you won't regret buying this one. Stanek does an amazing job carefully crafting a story with believable storylines and well developed characters.
June 21, 2013
Good mystery.
July 28, 2015
Fantastic
I loved this fantastic mystery read. Action packed with plots that keep you guessing til the end. Already started the next one.
I loved this fantastic mystery read. Action packed with plots that keep you guessing til the end. Already started the next one.
September 10, 2015
Good stuff.
Well written with a good character depth and a complex plot. This is proving to be a really good series.
Well written with a good character depth and a complex plot. This is proving to be a really good series.
September 12, 2015
Great, five stars
I found the book to be well thought out with lots of moving pieces. The action is edge of your seat and turns and twists keep you guessing.
I found the book to be well thought out with lots of moving pieces. The action is edge of your seat and turns and twists keep you guessing.
September 28, 2015
Five Stars!
Robert Stanek knows how to spin a yarn! I enjoyed this more than any recent read in a long time. Thanks!
Robert Stanek knows how to spin a yarn! I enjoyed this more than any recent read in a long time. Thanks!
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