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Harvey Bennett #13
The Epsilon Event
He's been beaten down, exhausted. And they're not done with him yet.
A plane crashed on his land, carrying a secret from the Russians. A secret they'll kill for.
And now Ben's been asked to figure out what it means.
Since finding The Phoenix Project in his backyard, Harvey Bennett has been on plenty of missions, around the world.
This one may be his toughest yet.
After losing his wife a week ago, Ben has been trying to cope with his new status as a single father to his daughter, Hope. But he's thrown back into the fray when a visitor he hasn't seen in years shows up on his doorstep:
His own brother.
He hasn't truly spoken with the man for years, but his brother wants his help.
And of course it's a matter of life or death.
A plane crashed on his land, carrying a secret from the Russians. A secret they'll kill for.
And now Ben's been asked to figure out what it means.
Since finding The Phoenix Project in his backyard, Harvey Bennett has been on plenty of missions, around the world.
This one may be his toughest yet.
After losing his wife a week ago, Ben has been trying to cope with his new status as a single father to his daughter, Hope. But he's thrown back into the fray when a visitor he hasn't seen in years shows up on his doorstep:
His own brother.
He hasn't truly spoken with the man for years, but his brother wants his help.
And of course it's a matter of life or death.
369 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 22, 2022
About the author
Nick Thacker
115 books445 followersNick Thacker is a thriller author from Texas who lives in Hawaii. In his free time, he enjoys reading in a hammock on the beach, skiing, drinking whiskey, and hanging out with his beautiful wife, two dogs, and two daughters.
For more information, visit Nick online at www.nickthacker.com
In addition to his fiction work, Nick is the founder and lead of Sonata & Scribe, the only music studio focused on producing “soundtracks” for books and series. Find out more at www.SonataAndScribe.com.
In addition to his fiction work, Nick is the founder and lead of Sonata & Scribe, the only music studio focused on producing “soundtracks” for books and series. Find out more at www.SonataAndScribe.com.
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August 26, 2022
I received an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This story has Ben's spirit down since he lost gis wife a week earlier. He doesn't want to do anything. Reggie shows up and convinces Ben to come with him to the hotel. As you remember from an earlier story, Ben & Julie's cabin was destroyed. Reggie and Ben go to a dinner and meet up with Julie's parents wha are watching Ben's daughter Hope who was born at the same time Julie died. Ben was not in a great mood, but was glad to see his daughter. At the dinner Julie's parents and Reggie convinced Ben to meet with a person and hear what he had to say. Ben, agreed to go.
The next day Ben and Reggie are at the location and Ben has been told quite a few things when a unexpected event happened.
The rest of the book lays out a tale that will keep your interest as it talks of a mission and extols all of the obsticals that are thrown at the COS team in addition to the stranger that Ben was talking to. When you get to near the end, the actions that Reggie, Ben and Ember, a partner of the person Ben taked to, and what steps finally brought them all together again.
The story is a definite winner and continues the excellent serie that Nick Thacker writes.
This story has Ben's spirit down since he lost gis wife a week earlier. He doesn't want to do anything. Reggie shows up and convinces Ben to come with him to the hotel. As you remember from an earlier story, Ben & Julie's cabin was destroyed. Reggie and Ben go to a dinner and meet up with Julie's parents wha are watching Ben's daughter Hope who was born at the same time Julie died. Ben was not in a great mood, but was glad to see his daughter. At the dinner Julie's parents and Reggie convinced Ben to meet with a person and hear what he had to say. Ben, agreed to go.
The next day Ben and Reggie are at the location and Ben has been told quite a few things when a unexpected event happened.
The rest of the book lays out a tale that will keep your interest as it talks of a mission and extols all of the obsticals that are thrown at the COS team in addition to the stranger that Ben was talking to. When you get to near the end, the actions that Reggie, Ben and Ember, a partner of the person Ben taked to, and what steps finally brought them all together again.
The story is a definite winner and continues the excellent serie that Nick Thacker writes.
September 6, 2022
Number 13 of the series, Ben with Reggie and the CSO team head off to Siberia to try to foil a Russian businessman’s plot.
Their problems start with trying to figure out exactly what the end game is here. They’re constantly battered by a lack of information, hired mercenary goons, being split apart and captured.
In the end, there’s a cliffhanger, and a probable rematch in the next book in the series.
Their problems start with trying to figure out exactly what the end game is here. They’re constantly battered by a lack of information, hired mercenary goons, being split apart and captured.
In the end, there’s a cliffhanger, and a probable rematch in the next book in the series.
October 10, 2022
WOW! Although reading your 13 books in-a-row was exciting, your #13 was not, sorry! Predictable and not as well researched as the first 12, it leaves us in suspense BUT not really that much...Maybe I suffer from reader fatigue (!) but this last book left me with "another one, really?" feeling and happy that it is not out yet. My first limited 4 stars, sorry! Please let us know when # 14 will be available once "beefed up"!
August 19, 2025
Just trying to uncover the truth.
Great read. The team travels to Russia after Ben's brother joins the group, and Ben is reunited with Julie and his daughter Hope. A very riveting test of each other's abilities to provide for the team. Venolove Manufacturing becomes the culprit for OSC to figure out what is happening. With twists and turns to keep you deeply involved. You will, in the end, try to figure who is right and who is wrong!
Great read. The team travels to Russia after Ben's brother joins the group, and Ben is reunited with Julie and his daughter Hope. A very riveting test of each other's abilities to provide for the team. Venolove Manufacturing becomes the culprit for OSC to figure out what is happening. With twists and turns to keep you deeply involved. You will, in the end, try to figure who is right and who is wrong!
August 29, 2022
Started with a jaw dropper, in a good way after the ending of last one then ended with a jaw dropper, not in a good way with many twists, turns, and surprises in between that really keep you on edge. Next one is shaping up to be humdinger for sure. This is my honest review of an ARC, and I recommend you read it.
September 20, 2022
I couldn’t finish this. The idea of chemical weapon being produced in a Russian lab was interesting….think Wuhan. But the science, chemistry, etc. was just way over my head and I was bored. Maybe I’ll pick it up to finish if I ever find myself without a book to read. Hm…no…probably not gonna happen.
February 15, 2023
I’ve finally had it with this series!
While the writing is generally juvenile, and the main characters always escape disaster, the plots are just getting ridiculous. In book 12, it was The Faction organization which was going to end the world. Yet, in this book 13 there’s not one mention of them. Just yet another evil guy. Enough.
While the writing is generally juvenile, and the main characters always escape disaster, the plots are just getting ridiculous. In book 12, it was The Faction organization which was going to end the world. Yet, in this book 13 there’s not one mention of them. Just yet another evil guy. Enough.
August 24, 2022
THE EPSILON EVENT is a fast action thriller that will keep you turning pages until the very end! It’s a roller coaster ride from Alaska to Siberia with surprising sharp turns along the way. I loved it!
I reviewed an Advance Reader copy of this book.
I reviewed an Advance Reader copy of this book.
October 17, 2022
fantastic
This is another great book by Nick Thacker and it looks like there will be another one. These are the 1st books I have read by him I have read But I will be reading them all now.
This is another great book by Nick Thacker and it looks like there will be another one. These are the 1st books I have read by him I have read But I will be reading them all now.
May 17, 2023
Feeding the World
It appears someone is trying to decrease the world population by effecting food production. Ben, Julie and Reggie are trying to track down the person or persons behind it all. Action packed and full of twists and turns, with a startling discovery.
It appears someone is trying to decrease the world population by effecting food production. Ben, Julie and Reggie are trying to track down the person or persons behind it all. Action packed and full of twists and turns, with a startling discovery.
September 8, 2022
Deadly Wheat
The action is nonstop. Not knowing who is good or on the other side. A real surprise on the whole story, but you have to read it to believe it!
The action is nonstop. Not knowing who is good or on the other side. A real surprise on the whole story, but you have to read it to believe it!
September 22, 2022
Another good reaffirm Nick Thacker
Excellent book, can't wait to start the next in the series to find out how Ben and the team defeatZach
Excellent book, can't wait to start the next in the series to find out how Ben and the team defeatZach
September 30, 2022
Another winner
This series never fails to deliver. Non stop action. Plenty of clues to keep you guessing. I can't wait for the next installment.
This series never fails to deliver. Non stop action. Plenty of clues to keep you guessing. I can't wait for the next installment.
October 19, 2022
Family matter s
Fast paced and a learning experience in chemistry and biology. World population is growing and we need food and water to survive. Can we do it? Yes we are strong.
Fast paced and a learning experience in chemistry and biology. World population is growing and we need food and water to survive. Can we do it? Yes we are strong.
March 22, 2023
No spoilers, but I was happy to see some of the events that took course in this book. I was sad at the end of the last one. Haha I'm happy again.
November 26, 2023
good
A good read sorry some of the comments I had to reread for them to be understood all and it’s a good read,
A good read sorry some of the comments I had to reread for them to be understood all and it’s a good read,
April 26, 2024
ups and downs
This book had many surprises but really a lot of confusing twists and turns. It was eventually explained in the end, but still left with questions.
This book had many surprises but really a lot of confusing twists and turns. It was eventually explained in the end, but still left with questions.
September 16, 2022
For those who enjoy thrill filled adventures, this is a must!
I was hesitant about this book after the way the previous book ended. I knew the story had not come to an end but was unable to come up with a scenario that would make sense and allow the adventure to continue.
Did not see it coming! This is why Nick Thacker is such an awesome writer!
From the moment I stepped into the book, I was hooked, all the way to the end. I would almost be willing to say that this one is the best so far, but guessing the next one will be even more extraordinary.
The story was intense, glad to see some of the earlier “questions” solved/resolved, but with Nick’s ability to turn the story on it’s head at any moment, one might suspect more revelations and surprises are on the horizon (in the next book!).
The core characters are like old friends, although I would like to see Reggie be a little more aggressive as he was at the beginning of the series. I enjoy new characters being added and always hope they will stick around for a few more stories.
I am a huge fan of Harvey Bennett adventures, and this one certainly did not disappoint, other than being over and having to wait for the next adventure to begin. Definitely recommend this book.
I was hesitant about this book after the way the previous book ended. I knew the story had not come to an end but was unable to come up with a scenario that would make sense and allow the adventure to continue.
Did not see it coming! This is why Nick Thacker is such an awesome writer!
From the moment I stepped into the book, I was hooked, all the way to the end. I would almost be willing to say that this one is the best so far, but guessing the next one will be even more extraordinary.
The story was intense, glad to see some of the earlier “questions” solved/resolved, but with Nick’s ability to turn the story on it’s head at any moment, one might suspect more revelations and surprises are on the horizon (in the next book!).
The core characters are like old friends, although I would like to see Reggie be a little more aggressive as he was at the beginning of the series. I enjoy new characters being added and always hope they will stick around for a few more stories.
I am a huge fan of Harvey Bennett adventures, and this one certainly did not disappoint, other than being over and having to wait for the next adventure to begin. Definitely recommend this book.
October 2, 2022
The Harvey Bennett series is a fantastic source of novels to lose your soul in. This latest lives up to the challenge.
February 12, 2024
Sloppy editing persists
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