Thriller Book Reviews

Review: Energy Dependence Day by Christian F. Burton ★ ★ ★ ★

Energy Dependence DayEnergy Dependence Day by Christian Burton is a political thriller about a terrorist attack in the U.S. generated in Saudi Arabia. It follows the lives of many characters, including a detective and the terrorist himself, with a step by step analysis of how an attack is put together. It manages to be both page turning and informative. Most of all, it’s believable.

The premise could sound like a fairly black and white story: good vs. evil where the terrorists are bad and the Americans are good. Fortunately, Burton doesn’t go down this road. This is a sympathetic portrayal of each […]

2019-01-22T05:56:31+02:00February 8th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Review: The Second Crack by Chelo Diaz-Ludden

The Second CrackThe Second Crack, by Chelo Diaz-Ludden, is a thrilling read, keeping the reader on edge until the final page.

One week before Christmas, Anne is excited that her twin sister, Suz, will be visiting. Anne, owner of The Bean, a coffee shop in Portland, Oregon, is passionate about her business and coffee. The city has proposed building an on-ramp, threatening The Bean’s quiet atmosphere. Suz returns from South Africa to support Anne’s fight.

The day after Suz arrives, she’s missing. Anne can’t remember everything that happened the night before since the twins were celebrating Suz’s return by drinking copious […]

2014-12-26T07:22:21+02:00December 25th, 2014|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Review: Ephemeral by Richard Bard

ephemeralEphemeral is the second in the Everlast Duology, which is the follow-up series to Richard Bard’s wildly successful Brainrush Trilogy.

Jake Bronson is back in another heart-stopping thriller that blends mystery, cutting-edge technology, and action and adventure into a whirlwind of a story.

In Amsterdam, a scientist is working on a cybernetic life-extension project that will transfer individual consciousness to a personalized avatar. His grandson, in Hong Kong, is working on using the same technology to infiltrate the world’s most secure networks.

There’s a hitch. The scientist doesn’t have much longer to live. The solution: Jake Bronson. Jake, however, is […]

2019-01-22T15:53:49+02:00December 23rd, 2014|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Review: The Stranger Box by Pamela Cuming

the stranger boxThe Stranger Box, by Pamela Cuming, is a psychological thriller that is both shocking and entertaining. More importantly, it will keep readers turning the pages.

Eden is adopted by Carolyn and Robert Dengler. Their daughter, Samantha, loves to remind Eden that she’s adopted. Eden doesn’t exactly fit into the Dengler home. The housekeeper ends up having a strong influence over Eden and teaches her about plants and Voodoo. When tragedy strikes, Eden runs away from home to avoid being placed in a group home. Her trials and tribulations include living in the tunnels of the subway with a disturbing […]

2015-03-31T01:02:09+02:00December 22nd, 2014|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: , |

Review: Everlast by Richard Bard

EverlastFasten your seatbelts, folks. Richard Bard’s newest release, Everlast, is a thrilling, fast-paced adventure that will make your head spin.

Everlast is the first in the Everlast Duology and is the follow-up series to Bard’s wildly successful Brainrush Trilogy.

Jake Bronson is back in another thriller that blends science fiction and cutting-edge technology into a whirlwind of a story that takes place on three continents.

In Amsterdam, a scientist is working on a cybernetic life-extension project that will transfer individual consciousness to a personalized avatar. His grandson, in Hong Kong, is working on using the same technology to infiltrate […]

2014-12-08T07:20:24+02:00December 8th, 2014|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Review: Just Two Weeks by Amanda Sington-Williams

just two weeksJust Two Weeks, by Amanda Sington-Williams, is a taut psychological thriller.

Jolene “Jo” Carr is in a fragile state of mind. Recently she was made redundant from a job she thought was secure. Dealing with this setback, she decides to go on vacation by herself when her partner, Mark, has to stay behind to work.

On the first day of her holiday, she meets Zara, a fellow Brit staying at the same resort. Zara invites Jo to tag along to a beach that Zara says is superior. Jo goes with Zara, not knowing at the time, that her life […]

2014-12-08T06:51:33+02:00December 8th, 2014|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

How Claudia Must Die Was Born

I’m often asked how I come up with stories. This is difficult to answer considering I can’t pinpoint one moment in time. Usually, something plants a seed and then I’ll stumble onto a news story or overhear a conversation and an idea starts to grow. My upcoming release, Claudia Must Die, raises a few eyebrows when I mention the title. People want to know more right away, and I explain it’s about a wanted woman who plots to have her look-alike murdered in an attempt to escape her past. That spurs the typical question, “How did you come up […]

2014-12-08T02:42:31+02:00December 7th, 2014|Categories: Features|Tags: , |

Review: Toxic Intent by Mrig Trishna

Toxic Intent Toxic Intent is a fictional drama by Mrig Trishna about the professional ethics of individuals and the moral responsibilities of corporations.  The plot follows Dr. Meg Morgan, an exceptional young scientist working for Synergy Chemical Corporation, who has been contracted to synthesize new chemicals for a major consumer product company.  Dr. Morgan, who starts the novel as an ambitious workaholic, finds herself thrust into a realm of shady morality, where corporate greed and ethics wage a constant – and disconcerting – war.

Dr. Morgan is elated to hear that her hard work has paid off when she learns she’s won […]

2014-12-05T07:55:21+02:00December 3rd, 2014|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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