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The Atropos Maker II: A New Order
Atropos, an American black-ops agency, is on the hunt for a missing boy named Charlie. He has been kidnapped, disappearing deep into a child trafficking ring. Norma, the director of Atropos, quickly learns that someone they know is tied to the terrorist that are in the center of this ghastly ring of missing, innocent children. So begins the hunt as Norma takes the lead of Atropos once again to trot the globe, from Iraqi Kurdistan to the mean streets of urban America to search harrowing tunnels and bunkers in order to find Charlie before it's too late? In the end, who will pay the ultimate price in order to complete their mission, and will the cost be too much?
224 pages, Paperback
Published May 24, 2022
About the author
N.J. Lujan
5 books1 followerN. J. Lujan was born in Washington, DC then raised in a small town of West Virginia prior to joining the military. She has traveled globally and lived in Europe before finally laying down roots in NC.
Her first experience with writing complex, thrilling stories was as a public affairs officer for her high school ROTC program. It was then she discovered her love for writing. Today she continues to use parts of her backdrop to vividly take you on a journey that is poignantly compelling and ultimately upbeat.
When not writing her next novel, NJ splits her time between work, family, and four spirited pups.
Her first experience with writing complex, thrilling stories was as a public affairs officer for her high school ROTC program. It was then she discovered her love for writing. Today she continues to use parts of her backdrop to vividly take you on a journey that is poignantly compelling and ultimately upbeat.
When not writing her next novel, NJ splits her time between work, family, and four spirited pups.
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August 24, 2022
The Atropos Maker II by N.J. Lujan is a suspense adventure story with an interesting development. The author has created a series in The Atropos Maker with three volumes. A New Order is volume two and Lujan’s ability makes each volume a near standalone. N.J. Lujan is both a popular ghostwriter and a novelist. Her range of genres goes from kid’s books to dark thrillers.
The plot of this book is quite different from the novels I've read. Atropos, an American black-ops agency, was in the search of a missing boy named Charlie, and so the story began. This path, took the agency deeper into the child trafficking ring of kidnappers. The situation got worse and worse, till they reached the point where they realized that very important people were tied to the kidnapping ring. This lead to the disappearance of many children.
I really enjoyed the plot as well as the writing style of the author. It is a story that caught my attention and left me thinking at the same time. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a good time while reading.
August 25, 2022
The Atropos Maker II: A New Order is one of the most stunning books I’ve ever read. It is written by author N.J. Lujan; it's an interesting read that got me hitched to it from the very first page. The book talks about Atropos- an American black-ops agency that scrutinizes a complex web of mysteries amidst the alarming events unraveling all around. A boy named Charlie goes missing, will the agency find him before it’s too late? But the real question is, is it just a case of single kidnapping or a grave network in itself? Juggling terrorist activities and child trafficking offenses, the web intertwines more and more with each passing minute. What happens next is something that’s intriguing. While reading you will find yourself stuck midway, with contrasting apprehensions and hazy secrets coming to light. To feed your horses of curiosity, you must definitely get this masterpiece right away. I’m a huge fan of Lujan’s write-ups and this one got me rooting for more books from him. I would recommend it to all bibliophiles, looking for something refreshing and mind-blowing!
August 25, 2022
The Altroops Maker II: A New Order was written by N.J. Lujan. This is the second book in the series and although it is a short and quick read, Lujan does a good job of bringing life to the characters and the plot.
American Black Ops agency directed by protagonist Norma has an international hunt to recover a kidnapped boy named Charlie who was taken by a terrorist faction trafficking children. The search takes Norma and her team around the globe on a search and rescue-endeavor to find Charlie before time runs out.
As the team of experts handles the rescues of those caught in an international child kidnapping scheme the author utilizes straightforward descriptions to push the novel forward but the dialogue carries the plot and it’s full of exposition.
Themes of making sacrifices to protect others dominate the action-packed thriller The Altroops Maker II: A New Order in to protect and save kidnapped children. Descriptions are adequate, and the narrative sequence is logical.
I highly recommend this sensationalist thriller centered on an international hunt for a missing child.
American Black Ops agency directed by protagonist Norma has an international hunt to recover a kidnapped boy named Charlie who was taken by a terrorist faction trafficking children. The search takes Norma and her team around the globe on a search and rescue-endeavor to find Charlie before time runs out.
As the team of experts handles the rescues of those caught in an international child kidnapping scheme the author utilizes straightforward descriptions to push the novel forward but the dialogue carries the plot and it’s full of exposition.
Themes of making sacrifices to protect others dominate the action-packed thriller The Altroops Maker II: A New Order in to protect and save kidnapped children. Descriptions are adequate, and the narrative sequence is logical.
I highly recommend this sensationalist thriller centered on an international hunt for a missing child.
August 25, 2022
The Atropos Maker II: A New Order is an unputdownable action-adventure story seasoned with despair, suspense, loyalty and faith.
Atropos, a secret military agency, runs against the clock to find Charly, a young boy taken by child traffickers. Norma, its fearless leader, won't stop until they rescue the boy before it is too late.
This novel is moving, absorbing and thought-provoking. The author sheds light on the serious and still unresolved issue of modern-day slavery, child and organs trafficking. Apart from being entertaining and very well-written, I think that the novel aims at raising awareness on the matter and it succeeds in doing so, leaving the reader with a thrilling and stirring book.
Atropos, a secret military agency, runs against the clock to find Charly, a young boy taken by child traffickers. Norma, its fearless leader, won't stop until they rescue the boy before it is too late.
This novel is moving, absorbing and thought-provoking. The author sheds light on the serious and still unresolved issue of modern-day slavery, child and organs trafficking. Apart from being entertaining and very well-written, I think that the novel aims at raising awareness on the matter and it succeeds in doing so, leaving the reader with a thrilling and stirring book.
August 22, 2022
Atropos Maker II tells the story of a human trafficking case. A young boy named Charlie has been taken into a child trafficking ring. The agency that is looking for him is called Atropos, a black-ops agency. As the plot unravels, Norma, the director of the agency, realizes that an acquaintance of hers is connected to the trafficking of children. It is up to Norma to find Charlie and dissolve the ring without getting herself killed.
The narrative is compelling and interesting from the first pages. It is a book that contains the typical elements of a detective crime series with a twist of military action. I would highly recommend it to people that love a good crime book!
The narrative is compelling and interesting from the first pages. It is a book that contains the typical elements of a detective crime series with a twist of military action. I would highly recommend it to people that love a good crime book!
August 23, 2022
A New Order is the second book of The Atropos Maker series by author N.J. Lujan and it delves with kidnapping and child trafficking from a political thriller story perspective.
From a covert government organization (Atropos), main character Norma carries out the searching for a missing boy named Charlie. The risks and mysteries are weaved in her mission, while the suspense is perfectly unfolded through the plot. The pacing moved steadily fast in quick successions of action scenes, as readers keep biting their nails throughout the course of the novel.
All in all, this is a political thriller with an amazing and in-depth plot that left me on the edge of my seat with every turn of the page
From a covert government organization (Atropos), main character Norma carries out the searching for a missing boy named Charlie. The risks and mysteries are weaved in her mission, while the suspense is perfectly unfolded through the plot. The pacing moved steadily fast in quick successions of action scenes, as readers keep biting their nails throughout the course of the novel.
All in all, this is a political thriller with an amazing and in-depth plot that left me on the edge of my seat with every turn of the page
August 24, 2022
I've just finished this book after two nights reading it since it was impossible to put down!
The author is absolutely amazing! Not only did she write a good and interesting book but she also told it as if she was standing right in front of me.
The story is developed around a topic more than compelling. A kidnapped boy, terrorists and a black-ops agency fulfilled the book with suspense, action and intrigue.
The tension was very thick and well sustained throughout the whole piece and the story which gripped me from the beginning, intensifies its mystery at the end.
I totally recommend this stunning fast paced adventure with a riveting storyline!!
The author is absolutely amazing! Not only did she write a good and interesting book but she also told it as if she was standing right in front of me.
The story is developed around a topic more than compelling. A kidnapped boy, terrorists and a black-ops agency fulfilled the book with suspense, action and intrigue.
The tension was very thick and well sustained throughout the whole piece and the story which gripped me from the beginning, intensifies its mystery at the end.
I totally recommend this stunning fast paced adventure with a riveting storyline!!
August 25, 2022
This is a great book for those who enjoy a good book involving thriller, politics matter and action. The story goes around child trafficking and an agency trying to take everything down and save the children.
It is a fast paced read with a lot of twists and turns. Every time politics is involved in topics like this, anything can happen. N. J. Lujan did a good job with the characters in the story. While everything is going down "The Antropos Maker II" is going to take the readers on a ride full of action and impotence.
It is a nice entertaining read and in some parts very enlightening.
August 25, 2022
Atropos is an American black-ops agency with the important and difficult task of finding a missing kid. This theme would seem hard for a normal reader, but author Lujan has crafted it in such a way that events are interwoven in an almost natural way, events flow naturally and at no point they are portrayed as scary or profoundly sad.
The Atropos Maker II is a remarkable and truly radical work, loaded with resonant truths though in a work of fiction. It is well thought out and put together. Lujan’s writing style is expository and narrative at the same time. The voice and personality of the work are strong enough to make it a masterpiece.
The Atropos Maker II is a remarkable and truly radical work, loaded with resonant truths though in a work of fiction. It is well thought out and put together. Lujan’s writing style is expository and narrative at the same time. The voice and personality of the work are strong enough to make it a masterpiece.
August 26, 2022
The Atropos Maker II: A New Order by N.J. Lujan is the author’s sequel to The Atropos Maker, in which Norma re-joins a secret government agency from her past—yet everything has changed. She arrives on the scene of her former workplace to a missing team and an obvious funding increase.
Still in D.C. and now director of Atropos in book 2, it is a rush across the globe to the best of a ticking clock to find a missing boy, Charlie, that we reunite with Norma.
This was a great plot choice for a sequel. It’s nail-biting and an important topic to spread awareness for. Overall, a very thrilling sequel!
Still in D.C. and now director of Atropos in book 2, it is a rush across the globe to the best of a ticking clock to find a missing boy, Charlie, that we reunite with Norma.
This was a great plot choice for a sequel. It’s nail-biting and an important topic to spread awareness for. Overall, a very thrilling sequel!
August 28, 2022
A nice fiction
“The Atropos Maker II: A New Order” is the second book of the series titled The Atropos Maker. This thriller was written by N J Lujan. The book starts with a kidnap, making the tone a little bit serious.
The characters are interesting and well developed, but I felt sometimes the plot was not that easy to follow. I got lost at some point and I had to turn back in order to re-read certain parts. So, I advise to read it with all your attention. I believe it is absolutely necessary to read the first book of the series to be able to accurately follow the fiction.
I give this story three stars!
“The Atropos Maker II: A New Order” is the second book of the series titled The Atropos Maker. This thriller was written by N J Lujan. The book starts with a kidnap, making the tone a little bit serious.
The characters are interesting and well developed, but I felt sometimes the plot was not that easy to follow. I got lost at some point and I had to turn back in order to re-read certain parts. So, I advise to read it with all your attention. I believe it is absolutely necessary to read the first book of the series to be able to accurately follow the fiction.
I give this story three stars!
September 16, 2022
This is a great second volume in this duology. Author N J Lujan created this great novel with convincing characters and well-developed scenes. The author's writing style is very good. The pace this story has is very good and helps to feel engaged. The narrative is clear and easy to follow. I was completely hooked by this story.
I would totally recommend reading The Atropos Maker II: A New Order because I felt totally engaged and entertained. It is certainly a must read!
I would totally recommend reading The Atropos Maker II: A New Order because I felt totally engaged and entertained. It is certainly a must read!
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