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A Sinatra Thriller #1
The Supremacy License
Meet Manny, also known as Agent Sinatra.
A US Marshal renowned for his bravura in collaring fugitives.
The only thing he loves more than America is a well-tailored sports jacket.
An international terrorist slips through the East Coast and takes up residence inside an impregnable mountain chateau—within American borders but beyond legal reach. Her name is El Gato and she’s a top priority for both the DEA and FBI.
The situation is dicey and politically explosive, perfect for Agent Sinatra. Sometimes a scythe works better than a hammer.
Sinatra doesn’t realize the dangerous waters into which he wades. This terrorist holds the key to his past and his future. He and the mysterious El Gato have tangled before…
If you like James Bond, you'll love Manny.
A US Marshal renowned for his bravura in collaring fugitives.
The only thing he loves more than America is a well-tailored sports jacket.
An international terrorist slips through the East Coast and takes up residence inside an impregnable mountain chateau—within American borders but beyond legal reach. Her name is El Gato and she’s a top priority for both the DEA and FBI.
The situation is dicey and politically explosive, perfect for Agent Sinatra. Sometimes a scythe works better than a hammer.
Sinatra doesn’t realize the dangerous waters into which he wades. This terrorist holds the key to his past and his future. He and the mysterious El Gato have tangled before…
If you like James Bond, you'll love Manny.
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First published January 20, 2019
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January 30, 2019
US Marshall, Manny Martinez, is offered a special undercover job with ties to his past. It turns out the girl he let get away has become an international crime figure and he needs to bring her in. Manny (Sinatra is his code name) must figure out why she is back on US soil and how to bring her to justice.
What I liked about this book: Manny is a complex character. He is ridiculously patriotic and his blind dedication to the nation is endearing. However, he has a flawed sense of justice, frequently believing himself to be above the law and making decisions that don't necessarily have the nation's best interests in mind. It is a contradiction. I also liked Manny's partner, Noelle Beck. She has some unusual aspects to her character that will be interesting to see get fleshed out in future books. Finally, I liked the action. This is a short book, but it is action packed. Not all of the action is very believable but it was exciting - kind of like the typical action movie.
This was a decent start to the series. I think all the characters could use a little more fleshing out. We got a superficial feel for all the important characters, but there is plenty of opportunities to go deeper. I will definitely keep my eye out for future books in the series.
What I liked about this book: Manny is a complex character. He is ridiculously patriotic and his blind dedication to the nation is endearing. However, he has a flawed sense of justice, frequently believing himself to be above the law and making decisions that don't necessarily have the nation's best interests in mind. It is a contradiction. I also liked Manny's partner, Noelle Beck. She has some unusual aspects to her character that will be interesting to see get fleshed out in future books. Finally, I liked the action. This is a short book, but it is action packed. Not all of the action is very believable but it was exciting - kind of like the typical action movie.
This was a decent start to the series. I think all the characters could use a little more fleshing out. We got a superficial feel for all the important characters, but there is plenty of opportunities to go deeper. I will definitely keep my eye out for future books in the series.
April 28, 2020
An excellent offshoot series from the Mackenzie August (MA) series that Sinatra (Manuel Martinez) debuts in and plays excellent support and LEO/colleague.
I thought when Manuel was in the first few Mackenzie August novels, that he needed his own series. Now he has, and Lee has created a fitting and satisfying spin off. All the traits of Lee's writing and novel construction are there that we are used to from the MA series.
I am now going to read the book 7 of the MA series (These Mortals), but it says to read The Supremacy License first as some events and characters are embedded in Book 7.
Now I am hooked on this series as well as MA.
You cannot compare these two series as the main characters are in different law enforcement agencies and different personalities and attitudes, but there are many similarities.
Lee ties them all together well. While Manny (Manuel) plays a lesser role in MA series, MA plays a minor role in the Sinatra Thriller series.
Lee does it again.
Highly recommended.
I thought when Manuel was in the first few Mackenzie August novels, that he needed his own series. Now he has, and Lee has created a fitting and satisfying spin off. All the traits of Lee's writing and novel construction are there that we are used to from the MA series.
I am now going to read the book 7 of the MA series (These Mortals), but it says to read The Supremacy License first as some events and characters are embedded in Book 7.
Now I am hooked on this series as well as MA.
You cannot compare these two series as the main characters are in different law enforcement agencies and different personalities and attitudes, but there are many similarities.
Lee ties them all together well. While Manny (Manuel) plays a lesser role in MA series, MA plays a minor role in the Sinatra Thriller series.
Lee does it again.
Highly recommended.
July 23, 2025
This book was easy to get into and had a very intriguing main character. I liked that he was extremely rough around the edges yet respected for his work. The banter between the characters was entertaining and had me smirking several times throughout.
Ch. 13 had a few instances of not having the plurals for gentleman and woman. There hadn't been many typos prior to this, so it caught me off guard for a minute.
Things definitely took some wild turns for Manny, but I loved his cocky confidence and was eager to see if he would be able to complete his mission. The end of this one had some shocking twists. I absolutely loved how Lee concluded this one and can't wait to read more of this series.
Ch. 13 had a few instances of not having the plurals for gentleman and woman. There hadn't been many typos prior to this, so it caught me off guard for a minute.
Things definitely took some wild turns for Manny, but I loved his cocky confidence and was eager to see if he would be able to complete his mission. The end of this one had some shocking twists. I absolutely loved how Lee concluded this one and can't wait to read more of this series.
May 2, 2021
As usual, Alan Lee delivers yet another great book. I love Manny and Mack.
May 24, 2021
An US Marshal gets to become a part of Black Ops Division of FBI !! to gather intelligence and arrest an international fugitive whom he had a romantic history a decade before. He loves everything about America, the country which gave him citizenship and everything. well, he makes his own laws and rules when facing criminals and is the choice of the secret division to apprehend or terminate the international criminal who goes about destroying countries
July 28, 2021
Avoid this book
I got almost half way thru it before I finally said, “I’m not obligated to read bad books.” It’s so simplistic and unreal it isn’t a thriller, it’s a comedy without trying to be. Sorry but move on.
I got almost half way thru it before I finally said, “I’m not obligated to read bad books.” It’s so simplistic and unreal it isn’t a thriller, it’s a comedy without trying to be. Sorry but move on.
January 27, 2019
Full disclosure: I do not know the Author (or any authors) and I haven't and wouldn't accept anything in exchange for anything.
That said, Alan Lee has become my "buy the book as soon as it comes out" author. Robert B Parker was that before he passed and John Sandford and a few others have made that mark (Emma St. Clair too--totally different genre). I admit to wondering if Manny Martinez could carry the story after being a strong side character in the Mackenzie August series. Definitely carried it and cleared up a bit of his history with backstory. Don't worry, there's still a ton of things that you don't know about Manny at the end.
The story moves at a fast pace, with strong dialog and new characters to like, not like--hate? not yet. I loved the book and wouldn't write a review if the book didn't rate at least 4 stars. I dislike people that recap the story that you can read at the top or give spoilers so I endeavor to keep from doing so but I have to say that the ending did catch me by surprise, even though there was proper foreshadowing beforehand.
Buy the book, it's a great read and if you haven't read any of Alan Lee's books, try this one and see if you don't love it too. I just finished reading the previous books in the Mack August series and I already know that this book will be re-read several times. I can't wait for the next one. Well, obviously I can and have to wait--you know what I mean.
And I don't like Manny just because he has a spectacular last name.
That said, Alan Lee has become my "buy the book as soon as it comes out" author. Robert B Parker was that before he passed and John Sandford and a few others have made that mark (Emma St. Clair too--totally different genre). I admit to wondering if Manny Martinez could carry the story after being a strong side character in the Mackenzie August series. Definitely carried it and cleared up a bit of his history with backstory. Don't worry, there's still a ton of things that you don't know about Manny at the end.
The story moves at a fast pace, with strong dialog and new characters to like, not like--hate? not yet. I loved the book and wouldn't write a review if the book didn't rate at least 4 stars. I dislike people that recap the story that you can read at the top or give spoilers so I endeavor to keep from doing so but I have to say that the ending did catch me by surprise, even though there was proper foreshadowing beforehand.
Buy the book, it's a great read and if you haven't read any of Alan Lee's books, try this one and see if you don't love it too. I just finished reading the previous books in the Mack August series and I already know that this book will be re-read several times. I can't wait for the next one. Well, obviously I can and have to wait--you know what I mean.
And I don't like Manny just because he has a spectacular last name.
November 13, 2019
After reading the Mackenzie August series (so far), the only thing left for an Alan Lee fan was to start the Sinatra (Manny Martinez undercover) series. The writing is up to par, but I have to admit I enjoy the Mack series more. But if you like really edge of your seat thrillers, Manny is right up your alley. "Sinatra" is sent to dine with an old flame who has become a big, bad, underworld leader in hopes that he will be able to find a way to take her and her operation down. He is teamed with a female agent, Beck, whose primary job to date has been in the world of computers. There are lots of twists and turns and, I promise, this story will keep you engaged right up to the very last paragraph. Highly recommend.
July 27, 2021
I agree with whoever said, "If you like James Bond, you'll love Manny!" That was a true statement. This novel even had a stunt or two that were very much like what we would expect of James Bond. This was a pretty fast-paced read for me. I found it very enjoyable and it drew me into the character and the other characters as well. I would have like to see a little more of the relationship with Beck be developed in this story. Perhaps it will come in future stories.
April 22, 2020
Manny has been Mackenzie August's roommate and sidekick for an entire series.
But now he's going undercover and calling himself Sinatra -- and suddenly he has his own series.
It doesn't start as good as August is now. But it's young, so give it time. And Alan Lee can really crank out the books so we know more will be coming.
But now he's going undercover and calling himself Sinatra -- and suddenly he has his own series.
It doesn't start as good as August is now. But it's young, so give it time. And Alan Lee can really crank out the books so we know more will be coming.
February 8, 2019
A good light read
Blatantly derivative , predictable and very shallow, but the plot moves quickly and the dialogue is quippy enough to be enjoyable. If you were a Spencer & Hawk fan you’ll feel right at home.
Blatantly derivative , predictable and very shallow, but the plot moves quickly and the dialogue is quippy enough to be enjoyable. If you were a Spencer & Hawk fan you’ll feel right at home.
March 15, 2020
Good Sinatra Bad Sinatra
I liked most of the book but I was quite upset with epilogue two.
Beyond that I liked the thriller and more of Sinatra’s back story. Will look forward to reading the next one.
I liked most of the book but I was quite upset with epilogue two.
Beyond that I liked the thriller and more of Sinatra’s back story. Will look forward to reading the next one.
September 8, 2021
A new series by Alan Lee for me. When I saw the title I recognized the author's name and remembered how much I enjoyed the Mackenzie August books, so I downloaded it and started reading. I expected a new protagonist character named Sinatra, some Italian American stereotype. With great pleasure I discovered Sinatra was the code name chosen by Manny Martinez, because Old Blue Eyes had such righteous swag and everybody loves him. Just like Manny, who was my favorite supporting character in the Mackenzie August series. Oh snap!
The style here is more action hero thriller, less p.i., which fits Manny's exuberant persona. He and his partner Noelle Beck, a tall Mormon data specialist become special agents off the grid for the US, like an American version of James Bond. The writing flows right along, as in all this author's books. They are quick reads, but enjoyable. In this opener to the series, we get m=background on Manny, and how and why their team was activated. He is so charismatic every woman wants to sleep with him and all the men want to be him. His strength, endurance, speed, and combat agility would be unrealistic in real life but hey go with the flow and enjoy the adventure. Let's get in that Camaro and chase the villain!
I like the flaws that make him human, like his need to sleep on the floor by Mackenzie's bed or his malapropisms. I continue to be disappointed by some basic grammar errors and proofreading slips that turn up in Lee's books, though IO find the characters, plots, and crisp dialogue first rate. One point demerit for the serious error of misspelling Ian Fleming's name in the opening epigraph. Shame, shame!
The style here is more action hero thriller, less p.i., which fits Manny's exuberant persona. He and his partner Noelle Beck, a tall Mormon data specialist become special agents off the grid for the US, like an American version of James Bond. The writing flows right along, as in all this author's books. They are quick reads, but enjoyable. In this opener to the series, we get m=background on Manny, and how and why their team was activated. He is so charismatic every woman wants to sleep with him and all the men want to be him. His strength, endurance, speed, and combat agility would be unrealistic in real life but hey go with the flow and enjoy the adventure. Let's get in that Camaro and chase the villain!
I like the flaws that make him human, like his need to sleep on the floor by Mackenzie's bed or his malapropisms. I continue to be disappointed by some basic grammar errors and proofreading slips that turn up in Lee's books, though IO find the characters, plots, and crisp dialogue first rate. One point demerit for the serious error of misspelling Ian Fleming's name in the opening epigraph. Shame, shame!
July 30, 2021
This thriller, the first book in the Sinatra Thriller Series, The Supremacy License is a tour de force. None stop action from start to finish, it’s every adrenaline junky’s dream read. The supremacy license is the American version of James Bond’s 007 License to Kill. Once I started reading The Supremacy License, I found it very difficult to put it down when real world responsibilities forced themselves upon me.
Although I enjoyed this read, I found a couple of errors that show lack of knowledge about the weapons being used by the main character. The one that irritated me the most was when the author referred to loading a clip into a Glock. True that some weapons use clips to hold their ammunition, Glocks do not use clips. The Glock, like most modern weapons, uses magazines. “Clip” is what people who are ignorant of proper weapon terminology call magazines.
This book really appears to be a knockoff of the James Bond books with the microscopic ear bugs that’s powered by body heat and lip balm single shot guns. The tech and some stunts that Sinatra pulls off might make a temporary suspension of disbelief hard if you are looking for realistic tech and action, but if you liked the James Bond stories, you’ll love this book.
Although I enjoyed this read, I found a couple of errors that show lack of knowledge about the weapons being used by the main character. The one that irritated me the most was when the author referred to loading a clip into a Glock. True that some weapons use clips to hold their ammunition, Glocks do not use clips. The Glock, like most modern weapons, uses magazines. “Clip” is what people who are ignorant of proper weapon terminology call magazines.
This book really appears to be a knockoff of the James Bond books with the microscopic ear bugs that’s powered by body heat and lip balm single shot guns. The tech and some stunts that Sinatra pulls off might make a temporary suspension of disbelief hard if you are looking for realistic tech and action, but if you liked the James Bond stories, you’ll love this book.
October 27, 2021
This is the start of a new action thriller series. The main character is Manuel Martinez, code name Sinatra. Manny is a U.S. Marshall who gets assigned to a special, off the books, Black Ops group of DEA, FBI and Marshalls personnel. And like James Bond, they are given a license to kill. These agents get to do whatever it takes to remove high profile, high valued criminals from the most wanted lists with as little publicity or potential blowback as possible. This story starts a bit slowly as background info on Manny’s life and back story is provided as you might expect in the first installment of a series. Once the action starts, it is very fast moving and very rough. Manny is just like John McClain in the Die Hard series. No matter how many times you knock him down, he just gets right back up and keeps coming after the bad guys (and girls). Dare devil stuns and relentless pursuit are the hallmark of Manny law enforcement style.
March 8, 2024
I've had this book for ages, I got it free and never got around to reading it. But Wow - now I have, I'll certainly be reading more about the adventures of Manuel Martinez, US Marshal, secret black ops agent extraordinaire and American gentleman. Also Noelle Beck,his not so adventurous but equally courageous, Latter Day Saint side kick.
Manuel (Manny) from Honduras has known the hardest life a child could experience. Until, under the presidency of Ronald Reagan, he and his drunk mother are given American citizenship. He's so grateful he makes Ronald his middle name and and becomes more American than most Americans. And a cop to try and clean up the criminals and keep it a good country. Also he is described as the most t well put together man ever. I was gripped by this story telling, characterisation and intrigue, and just enough description so that I want to read more. First in a series but can be read alone
Manuel (Manny) from Honduras has known the hardest life a child could experience. Until, under the presidency of Ronald Reagan, he and his drunk mother are given American citizenship. He's so grateful he makes Ronald his middle name and and becomes more American than most Americans. And a cop to try and clean up the criminals and keep it a good country. Also he is described as the most t well put together man ever. I was gripped by this story telling, characterisation and intrigue, and just enough description so that I want to read more. First in a series but can be read alone
January 30, 2019
A Great New Hero For Today
Alan Lee brings to life a new American hero. The character...code name Sinatra...bursts forth from the pages as a fully formed hero. The dashing Latino immediately engages you with his dark past and enigmatic personality. He focuses your attention with laser beam intensity, not only telling you a story but pulling you into it as well. You find yourself screaming around the twisting highway feeling every one of the 650 horses that power the hero’s beloved Camaro one moment and sharing his vulnerability the next. Lee has the rare ability not only to tell you a fascinating story but to allow you to experience it with all your senses as well. May he live long and share his rare writing ability with us as long as he lives.
Alan Lee brings to life a new American hero. The character...code name Sinatra...bursts forth from the pages as a fully formed hero. The dashing Latino immediately engages you with his dark past and enigmatic personality. He focuses your attention with laser beam intensity, not only telling you a story but pulling you into it as well. You find yourself screaming around the twisting highway feeling every one of the 650 horses that power the hero’s beloved Camaro one moment and sharing his vulnerability the next. Lee has the rare ability not only to tell you a fascinating story but to allow you to experience it with all your senses as well. May he live long and share his rare writing ability with us as long as he lives.
September 12, 2019
Terrific read. I liked it so much I read the second book before taking the time write this review.
The blurb mentions James Bond, but I picture the latest Magnum P.I. when he’s dressed up and I hear Nick Torres on NCIS with his cockiness when he talks. Manny is all about America and all things American. A big Sinatra fan, he requested Sinatra as his callsign. He’s tough, unafraid and a wiseass.
A lot of dialog like this:
He said, “Looking sharp, Deputy Martinez. As usual.”
“I’m American, Tony. She’s a country worth dressing up for.”
And this:
The deputy warden crossed his arms.
“You know Collin Parks out of Roanoke?”
“Sure. Short. Cauliflower ears. Guy’s a wimp. Sometimes I daydream about kicking his ass.”
“Collin’s my cousin.”
“Oof. Sorry to hear that.”
The blurb mentions James Bond, but I picture the latest Magnum P.I. when he’s dressed up and I hear Nick Torres on NCIS with his cockiness when he talks. Manny is all about America and all things American. A big Sinatra fan, he requested Sinatra as his callsign. He’s tough, unafraid and a wiseass.
A lot of dialog like this:
He said, “Looking sharp, Deputy Martinez. As usual.”
“I’m American, Tony. She’s a country worth dressing up for.”
And this:
The deputy warden crossed his arms.
“You know Collin Parks out of Roanoke?”
“Sure. Short. Cauliflower ears. Guy’s a wimp. Sometimes I daydream about kicking his ass.”
“Collin’s my cousin.”
“Oof. Sorry to hear that.”
August 10, 2020
This was an action-packed thriller which I read in less than a day, so you can see that the fast-paced storyline moves right along. The hero ("Sinatra") has unbelievably good combat skills, uncommonly good looks, no vices of any kind, and a superhero's ability to withstand pain. So far, quite realistic, eh?
He also is a super-patriot (to the USA), going so far as to insist that his shirts, shoes and belt are all made in the USA. Now that we are more than halfway through 2020, all the evidence in the world points to the need for a lot less "American Exceptionalism", but this book heaps more on by the shovelful.
I have read other books by Alan Lee and liked them. I might try another one in this series, but I'm sure hoping that "Sinatra" is painted more realistically.
He also is a super-patriot (to the USA), going so far as to insist that his shirts, shoes and belt are all made in the USA. Now that we are more than halfway through 2020, all the evidence in the world points to the need for a lot less "American Exceptionalism", but this book heaps more on by the shovelful.
I have read other books by Alan Lee and liked them. I might try another one in this series, but I'm sure hoping that "Sinatra" is painted more realistically.
December 28, 2020
He Did It His Way!!
The writer brings us maybe not an a American James Bond but maybe Jack Reached and John Wick. Because we have to have some one beat back evil and what scares the boogeyman more,its when you have a badain your corn
The writer gave us a mix of Jack Reached and John Wick with a sense of humor like Jack Nickelson when he played the Joker! This was not only a good action thriller but it was good action. We get an imperfect hero and find ourselves not only liking him but wanting him to win. The chemistry is spot on without being to over the top and it burns when its called for. This was my first outing with the writer ,well I can definitely say I've been sold on the real deal.
The writer brings us maybe not an a American James Bond but maybe Jack Reached and John Wick. Because we have to have some one beat back evil and what scares the boogeyman more,its when you have a badain your corn
The writer gave us a mix of Jack Reached and John Wick with a sense of humor like Jack Nickelson when he played the Joker! This was not only a good action thriller but it was good action. We get an imperfect hero and find ourselves not only liking him but wanting him to win. The chemistry is spot on without being to over the top and it burns when its called for. This was my first outing with the writer ,well I can definitely say I've been sold on the real deal.
February 27, 2021
The marshal and the sheriff vouch for Manny though they don’t know why
He likes to work in the shadows, dressed in the finest clothing. Lives in a house with three men and a toddler why, they were his only family.
Details of what they offer, the government hates messes, and she is called in, they never ask how or why, just gone. They are a black op group.
The subject they want to know more about, known as El Gato a woman Manny knew before, another reason they wanted him on board.
Just to see him, he doubted it. She was into blackmail, espionage, governments secrets. Intriguing plot and good character in Sinatra his code name.
He likes to work in the shadows, dressed in the finest clothing. Lives in a house with three men and a toddler why, they were his only family.
Details of what they offer, the government hates messes, and she is called in, they never ask how or why, just gone. They are a black op group.
The subject they want to know more about, known as El Gato a woman Manny knew before, another reason they wanted him on board.
Just to see him, he doubted it. She was into blackmail, espionage, governments secrets. Intriguing plot and good character in Sinatra his code name.
July 17, 2024
Recommended.
As the author says in his note, this is quick, and action packed with a lot of dialogue. What saves it from being run of the mill pedestrian and trite is the character development (although Manny is a little stereotypical and not believable), the character relationships, and the story (some aspects are a little over the top, but I guess that comes with the territory).
I enjoyed Alan Lee's McKenzie August series which is better than this one (so far). However, in that series, Manny was an excellent supporting character and it's nice to see McKenzie and other charters from that series appear in this one. The author can do better with this series. I hope it improves.
As the author says in his note, this is quick, and action packed with a lot of dialogue. What saves it from being run of the mill pedestrian and trite is the character development (although Manny is a little stereotypical and not believable), the character relationships, and the story (some aspects are a little over the top, but I guess that comes with the territory).
I enjoyed Alan Lee's McKenzie August series which is better than this one (so far). However, in that series, Manny was an excellent supporting character and it's nice to see McKenzie and other charters from that series appear in this one. The author can do better with this series. I hope it improves.
October 3, 2019
Manny Is A Great Spinoff Character
If you’ve read the Mackenzie August series you already know about Manny Martinez. A handsome, suave, impeccably dressed, and very smart federal marshal. In this series Manny goes undercover, code name Sinatra, to capture or kill an international terrorist. A beautiful female terrorist. A terrorist Manny has crossed paths with before. The action is unrelenting, if a bit over the top at times, but very enjoyable. Can’t wait to read book two in the series.
If you’ve read the Mackenzie August series you already know about Manny Martinez. A handsome, suave, impeccably dressed, and very smart federal marshal. In this series Manny goes undercover, code name Sinatra, to capture or kill an international terrorist. A beautiful female terrorist. A terrorist Manny has crossed paths with before. The action is unrelenting, if a bit over the top at times, but very enjoyable. Can’t wait to read book two in the series.
June 14, 2020
The author recommends you read this book before reading THESE MORTALS in the Mackenzie August series, so I did finish it in one day. Manny is a character in the other series, but this goes back to pick up his own story from his time in LA, where they met, although it is his own story that overlaps in time with the "present." Not as hard to follow as what I've just written!
Manny is a real "character," too, and I think I understand him a bit more after having read this book. If he's half as good looking as the stories imply, a hand fan might be a good accompaniment!
Manny is a real "character," too, and I think I understand him a bit more after having read this book. If he's half as good looking as the stories imply, a hand fan might be a good accompaniment!
December 18, 2020
My New Favorite Author (“for the next 20 years”)!
LOVE the writing style. The characters are flawed and interesting...and addictive. I appreciate Lee’s sense of humor...it is well reflected in his characters who are introspective without taking themselves too seriously; this...despite finding themselves in some serious situations almost daily.
Who produces novels this amazing...unsupported? Alan Lee...that’s who! I will read everything Lee writes...twice. And impatiently await his next installments.
LOVE the writing style. The characters are flawed and interesting...and addictive. I appreciate Lee’s sense of humor...it is well reflected in his characters who are introspective without taking themselves too seriously; this...despite finding themselves in some serious situations almost daily.
Who produces novels this amazing...unsupported? Alan Lee...that’s who! I will read everything Lee writes...twice. And impatiently await his next installments.
July 24, 2021
Exciting, Entertaining but . . .
This would have gotten a 5-star for the great excitement moving from one scene to another with enjoyable characters; however, Lee made the fatal mistake some authors occasionally do: writing a action scenes about airplanes of which he is clueless, having them and characters do ridiculously impossible things! Please, Lee, get a knowledgeable person to read over those scenes and make them real; it's a bit more work but without it, any enjoyment dissipated.
This would have gotten a 5-star for the great excitement moving from one scene to another with enjoyable characters; however, Lee made the fatal mistake some authors occasionally do: writing a action scenes about airplanes of which he is clueless, having them and characters do ridiculously impossible things! Please, Lee, get a knowledgeable person to read over those scenes and make them real; it's a bit more work but without it, any enjoyment dissipated.
October 1, 2023
interesting character
I enjoyed the book although it was a little hard to connect with the character, Sinatra. He is a puzzle. Some of his early dialogue made him seem immature and unprofessional. As I continued to read the action and sequence of events became foremost, I didn’t notice this as much. I was also wondering at the end how his shooting Cat would be worked out since she was not a threat to him when he shot her. I won’t give away the end but I should have known since there was a foreshadowing of this early on.
I enjoyed the book although it was a little hard to connect with the character, Sinatra. He is a puzzle. Some of his early dialogue made him seem immature and unprofessional. As I continued to read the action and sequence of events became foremost, I didn’t notice this as much. I was also wondering at the end how his shooting Cat would be worked out since she was not a threat to him when he shot her. I won’t give away the end but I should have known since there was a foreshadowing of this early on.
June 12, 2019
A great start to a long series, I hope
I was glad to see Manny get his own story. I liked him in the Mac August series. He’s a good strong character there. Now we are learning about his back story. This story had plenty of action, a couple of surprises, a good plot. While it is a complete story there’s a question left unresolved that could prove to be very interesting. If you aren’t familiar with the author, do yourself a favor, get his books. Highly recommended.
I was glad to see Manny get his own story. I liked him in the Mac August series. He’s a good strong character there. Now we are learning about his back story. This story had plenty of action, a couple of surprises, a good plot. While it is a complete story there’s a question left unresolved that could prove to be very interesting. If you aren’t familiar with the author, do yourself a favor, get his books. Highly recommended.
May 4, 2021
I was immediately in love with this book. The dialogue is simply entertaining throughout I felt like the conversations where happening right in front of me. Was a fast paced thriller action going on left and right . Didn’t get bored a single second , that’s a rarity in books nowadays . The action wasn’t also to much that I grew tired from it . The interactions and conversations between the characters is what sold me
August 17, 2021
I was all set to read book These Mortals, book #7 in the Mackenzie August series by Alan Lee, but I saw a reference to this book, the first in the Sinatra Thriller series. So I thought, why not? Ugh. Just didn't have the flow and feel that the Mackenzie August novels have. And Manny may be tough and one-of-a-kind, but come on! Pretty outlandish stunts. Now I need to go read something else before getting back to These Mortals because I just can't right now.
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