Best Conspiracy Thrillers
A generous offer of money convinces Mercer to go undercover and infiltrate Bruce Cable’s circle of literary friends, ideally getting close enough to him to learn his secrets. John Grisham is the author of thirty novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and six novels for young readers.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I was originally expecting a few more "thriller" elements, but I'm actually glad that Grisham did not include chases or high suspense, because I think they would have weakened the story in the end."
"Another issue with the book was the basic unbelievability of the idea that an insurance company would consider a young, underachieving woman potentially valuable in uncovering a master thief who was hiding extremely valuable manuscripts that had been stolen from Princeton University - enough so that they would invest heavily in her as an undercover agent. I had no desire to stay up all night finishing the book, but I don't think it was meant to be an all night thriller - just a very pleasant read for lovers of books and book business."
"If John Grishams name was not on this book,it would have never been published.It is banal ,trite and dull.Save your money and time,it isn't worthy of either one.."
"I know I'm spitting in the wind, but every time a Grisham book is recommended to me, I groan and say no, and this one demonstrates why. This book is at best a formulaic caper, with a plot that is so predictable that the "surprise" ending comes as no surprise and characters who give "wooden" a whole new meaning."
"It starts out with some promisingly interesting characters pulling off a heist, 4 F Scott Fitzgerald manuscript, from the Princeton U library."
"I'd gotten to the point where I thought I knew what to expect from him, so I automatically buy his new books the day they're first available."
"Worst Book ever!!! It is a waste of time."
A decade ago, fourteen-year-old Suzanne Lombard, the daughter of Benjamin Lombard—then a senator, now a powerful vice president running for the presidency—disappeared in the most sensational missing-person case in the nation’s history. “This live-wire debut begins with a promising lead in the long-ago disappearance of the vice president’s daughter, then doubles down with tangled conspiracies, duplicitous politicians, and a disgraced hacker hankering for redemption...Hang on and enjoy the ride.” — People. “Unbridled power and relentless revenge converge in the exciting, tightly plotted The Short Drop ...The multifaceted Gibson has the makings to support a long series.” —SouthFlorida.com.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"That said, I did enjoy the second half of the book which did keep moving from beginning to end, holding my interest without my having to push myself to read it like I did for the first half of the book. So, when the central plot line in The Short Drop turned out to be the fact that a current Presidential candidate's 13 year old daughter had been kidnapped, I merely wrote that off as a coincidence."
"I’ve found that thrillers, particularly those with a political bent, can be a little light on character development and a little heavy on the unbelievable-and-over-the-top plots. The characters are well developed, complex and multi-faceted, flawed and susceptible to injury (both emotional and physical)."
"I pretty much finished the book to see how the main character arrived at the same conclusions I had, long before him."
"He’d hacked into the Senator’s computer detailing a supposedly criminal diversion of campaign funds to banks in the Cayman Islands. But, he still loves Suzanne like a sister, and ultimately begins working with Abe’s contacts – an ex-CIA officer and an L.A. police detective. He developed scarred characters you will grow to care about, and hope they’ll succeed against what seems like impossible odds. Among the plot themes are Suzanne’s cold case; shameful politics; computer hacking; and a creepy hired killer."
A SECRET THAT WAS NEVER SUPPOSED TO BE FOUND. However, when an unknown group immediately becomes interested in her work, Alison realizes John Clay may be the only person she can trust. - Gail Ward "You'll miss a great experience if you don't read this book." "After I finished "Breakthrough" at 11pm in bed I immediately bought his next book; "Amid The Shadows" without even reading the synopsis or the reviews. Being retired and having read several hundred Kindle books, I can honestly say this has to be the most exciting heart pounding story I have yet read on my Kindle. I give it 10 stars out of 5 and - as another reviewer said "I guarantee you'll be downloading his next book.... As a postscript, I finished the book, found that the author had another Amazon book available, Amid the Shadows, and immediately downloaded it. I expect great things from Mr. Grumley and am looking for his next book.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I am 72 years old and I have been reading science fiction since I discovered the genre 68 years ago."
"I am going to buy the next book now to see how the story continues."
"He encounters a team of marine biologists, under the leadership of Alison Shaw, who, with the aid of a powerful computer are on the verge of a scientific breakthrough; they have developed the ability to conduct two-way communication with earth’s second most intelligent species, dolphins."
"Then there is secondary plot of two government Navy commanders who are an investigative team and they are looking for a secret robot sub that went down without provocation in the Caribbean."
"I did not know this was the first in a series of books, so I have expectations that the characters that were introduced will be more fleshed out in the following books."
"It began to unravel a bit, though in the end where weak character arcs gave way to action setpieces. Given a bit more time for research and a bit more character development (such as a villain who had more than simplistic warmongering as a motive), this would have been a rolicking read; I fear that with the quick schedule of his first three releases, though, Grumley is going for quantity and skirting quality."
"I just plowed through all 4 books within a couple weeks, despite my desire to savor them and make them last longer."
"2 items that I found to be a distraction: 1) Within the first 25-30 pages, there had been about 20 characters introduced by name, many of whom were "throwaway" names. Many instances of smart people doing dumb things, including high-ranking government & military people."
Best Political Thrillers
A SECRET THAT WAS NEVER SUPPOSED TO BE FOUND. However, when an unknown group immediately becomes interested in her work, Alison realizes John Clay may be the only person she can trust. - Gail Ward "You'll miss a great experience if you don't read this book." "After I finished "Breakthrough" at 11pm in bed I immediately bought his next book; "Amid The Shadows" without even reading the synopsis or the reviews. Being retired and having read several hundred Kindle books, I can honestly say this has to be the most exciting heart pounding story I have yet read on my Kindle. I give it 10 stars out of 5 and - as another reviewer said "I guarantee you'll be downloading his next book.... As a postscript, I finished the book, found that the author had another Amazon book available, Amid the Shadows, and immediately downloaded it. I expect great things from Mr. Grumley and am looking for his next book.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I am going to buy the next book now to see how the story continues."
"I am 72 years old and I have been reading science fiction since I discovered the genre 68 years ago."
"Then there is secondary plot of two government Navy commanders who are an investigative team and they are looking for a secret robot sub that went down without provocation in the Caribbean."
"It began to unravel a bit, though in the end where weak character arcs gave way to action setpieces. Given a bit more time for research and a bit more character development (such as a villain who had more than simplistic warmongering as a motive), this would have been a rolicking read; I fear that with the quick schedule of his first three releases, though, Grumley is going for quantity and skirting quality."
"The book is a little over 300 pages but I read it in 2 days. Instead of the World Series and college football, maybe I read the next 2 books."
"There was never a dull moment as the various story lines, all of which are interesting in themselves, race to converge into one action filled plot. Aside from the action, the book raises interesting moral questions about human interactions with other species and with our planet, the morality of powerful people who are not elected government officials and the consequences of the mindless obedience of the military."
"I loved the mixture of a thriller like Clive Cussler & Tom Clancy and a mixture of SciFi like Bob Mayer's Area 51 series and the original classic mini TV series "V", which had me knowing ahead of time what the "Ring" was actually transporting. I also thought it was very different and very interesting that most of the characters were not in their twenties or early thirties which is very unusual for a thriller."
Best Serial Killers
As the anniversary of the murders approaches, Faith Winters is released from the psychiatric hospital and yanked back to the last spot on earth she wants to be—her hometown where the slayings took place. Wracked by the lingering echoes of survivor’s guilt, Faith spirals into a black hole of alcoholism and wanton self-destruction. Finding no solace at the bottom of a bottle, Faith decides to track down her sister’s killer—and then discovers that she’s the one being hunted. From the mind of Wall Street Journal bestselling author Christopher Greyson comes a story with twists and turns that take the reader to the edge of madness. exhilarating ending with a few surprises... Sharp characters enmeshed in a mystery that, particularly in its final lap, is a gleefully dizzy ride.” – Kirkus Reviews.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I am a huge fan of the Jack Stratton Series, by Christopher Greyson, so I was excited to receive The Girl Who Lived. The Girl Who Lived is a bit darker, it deals with survivors guilt and addictions that manifest themselves after a horrendous crime and the aftermath. I think anyone reading this book that can relate to her anxiety, despair, and emptiness will appreciate her struggle."
"This was quite a thriller but she seemed so stupid when she knew someone was after her - get drunk??"
"Liked this book very much."
"Wow what a read."
"If you enjoy psychological thrillers and reading at a fast pace, not wanting to stop, The Girl Who Lived is the book for you."
"I liked the twists and turns."
"Not one of my favorites."
Best Espionage Thrillers
A decade ago, fourteen-year-old Suzanne Lombard, the daughter of Benjamin Lombard—then a senator, now a powerful vice president running for the presidency—disappeared in the most sensational missing-person case in the nation’s history. “This live-wire debut begins with a promising lead in the long-ago disappearance of the vice president’s daughter, then doubles down with tangled conspiracies, duplicitous politicians, and a disgraced hacker hankering for redemption...Hang on and enjoy the ride.” — People. “Unbridled power and relentless revenge converge in the exciting, tightly plotted The Short Drop ...The multifaceted Gibson has the makings to support a long series.” —SouthFlorida.com.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"That said, I did enjoy the second half of the book which did keep moving from beginning to end, holding my interest without my having to push myself to read it like I did for the first half of the book. So, when the central plot line in The Short Drop turned out to be the fact that a current Presidential candidate's 13 year old daughter had been kidnapped, I merely wrote that off as a coincidence."
"I’ve found that thrillers, particularly those with a political bent, can be a little light on character development and a little heavy on the unbelievable-and-over-the-top plots. The characters are well developed, complex and multi-faceted, flawed and susceptible to injury (both emotional and physical)."
"I pretty much finished the book to see how the main character arrived at the same conclusions I had, long before him."
"Given that there were over 1500 other reviews, none of which I read (never do), anyone reading this review can read any of the others for what they are worth. As for my point of review, I look for several things: plot, character development, interesting story line, feasibility of the story being told, and how well the story kept me involved. I certainly hope and expect it to be just as good."
Best Terrorism Thrillers
In the #1 New York Times bestselling series’ latest thriller, Mitch Rapp finds himself alone and targeted by a country that is supposed to be one of America’s closest allies. Forced to make a decision that will change his life forever, Rapp quits the CIA and assembles a group of independent contractors to help him complete the mission. Facing an international incident that could end his political career, the President orders America’s intelligence agencies to join the Saudis’ effort to hunt the former CIA man down. The Mitch Rapp story begins with American Assassin , followed by Kill Shot , Transfer of Power , The Third Option , Separation of Power , Executive Power , Memorial Day , Consent to Kill , Act of Treason , Protect and Defend , Extreme Measures , Pursuit of Honor , The Last Man , The Survivor, Order to Kill, and Enemy of the State. He initially found inspiration from his father, the former director of Interpol, and still draws on his contacts in the intelligence community to give his books such realism.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Claudia in my opinion does not read like the person who would fit into the scheme of a operator like Rapp seems to be."
"Another entertaining addition."
"Another great book in the series."
"Typical Rapp story."
"If you enjoyed the other books read this one and enjoy."
"I've rad all of Vince Flynn's books and the new author stays true to Flynn's characters and style!"
"I️ love the fact that Kyle incorporated all the old villains of past books and had them working for Rapp."
"Kyle's books are better on this one I'm my opinion because in the others Mitch was less real."
Best Assassination Thrillers
In the #1 New York Times bestselling series’ latest thriller, Mitch Rapp finds himself alone and targeted by a country that is supposed to be one of America’s closest allies. Forced to make a decision that will change his life forever, Rapp quits the CIA and assembles a group of independent contractors to help him complete the mission. Facing an international incident that could end his political career, the President orders America’s intelligence agencies to join the Saudis’ effort to hunt the former CIA man down. The Mitch Rapp story begins with American Assassin , followed by Kill Shot , Transfer of Power , The Third Option , Separation of Power , Executive Power , Memorial Day , Consent to Kill , Act of Treason , Protect and Defend , Extreme Measures , Pursuit of Honor , The Last Man , The Survivor, Order to Kill, and Enemy of the State. He initially found inspiration from his father, the former director of Interpol, and still draws on his contacts in the intelligence community to give his books such realism.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I think It's obvious Vince Flynn was still heavily invested in the series, and I believe he would be very pleased with how Mills has continued it."
"Kyle Mills is doing a great job of carrying the torch for Vince Flynn."
"If by book 17 one does not need to be page after page retelling who: Irene Kennedy, Stan Hurley, Marcus, Scott, Claudia, Mike, and Alexander are."
"Claudia in my opinion does not read like the person who would fit into the scheme of a operator like Rapp seems to be."
"Another entertaining addition."
"Another great addition to the Mitch Rapp series."
"I've rad all of Vince Flynn's books and the new author stays true to Flynn's characters and style!"
"Kyle's books are better on this one I'm my opinion because in the others Mitch was less real."