Current climate political-financial thriller with Russia injecting over 200 billion fake dollars into the US to cause turmoil and it did just that. An exciting novel, but sad to say good bye to the cast because I really like Carmellini's character. Hopefully there will be a new adventure. ( )

A Russian plot plans to through the US into chaos. Set in the current day, with a Donald Trump inspired present and deeply divided political landscape. Money laundering with gun fights and murder thrown in. Fast moving. ( )

I found the story interesting, but that something that keeps you from putting a book down was missing. I enjoyed the storyline, and found the characters intriguing. The plot to disrupt the United States, as represented here, seems all too possible.

The fact that one of the characters, former Secretary of State Hinton, so closely portrays a real life villain would only be lost on aliens. I appreciate the humor in her appearance.

All in all, this is an entertaining fictional portrayal of political affairs. ( )

This was an action-packed spy/political thriller, although with a pretty obvious conservative bent. The main characters were very neutral, just two agents trying to do their job, but all of the political figures felt a little heavy-handed.

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Review of uncorrected page proof

A highly suspicious volume of money moving through a small bank branch in Estonia throws CIA officer Tommy Carmellini into a conspiracy that may have roots in Congress or the Kremlin or perhaps even the CIA itself. As Tommy doggedly pursues the investigation, what he uncovers may put his life . . . and Jake Grafton’s . . . in jeopardy. Can Tommy and Jake unravel the web of conspiracy before they become the targets of an assassin?

This gritty yet compelling tale, the ninth in the Tommy Carmellini series, grabs the reader from the first page and races along, the tension skyrocketing as the ever-present threat of an assassin’s attack ratchets up the suspense and gives rise to unexpected revelations. As the plot twists and turns in surprising directions, readers will find much to appreciate in the riveting tale.

This-edge-of-your-seat thriller doesn’t disappoint; the ripped-from-the-headlines narrative is a complex, skillfully-woven tapestry. Strong, well-defined characters and a frighteningly plausible plot guarantee readers will find it difficult to set this one aside before turning the final page. It’s a must-read for thriller fans . . . don’t miss this one.

Highly recommended.

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