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Martin Swans Diary: Black Water Crossing
Martin Swan was not a terrorist, nor a truck driver. He only replied to the want-ad because the wording linked Florida with Washington DC and wanted someone who could speak Arabic. The year was 2008. Jobs were scarce, gas prices high. The back page ad called for a big rig driver with a clean record, who could be at Black Water Crossing the day before Halloween. As fate would have it, a quirky satellite blackout occurred before the government agent could complete the overseas agreement. A follow-up call led nowhere. Thus, the mid-east connection never fell victim to a federal communications dragnet – nor could Martin Swan detail the pending threat against Washington, or where the explosives would come ashore.
304 pages, Paperback
First published January 9, 2011
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Kyle Keyes
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Older Americans often come from whistle stop towns painted by Norman Rockwell. Kyle Keyes grew up in Clayton, a South Jersey borough first founded as Fislerville. Clayton had a small urban district with street lights, but no indoor plumbing. Farmland and outhouses were a sign of the times.
Clayton was so small, that Keye's aunt doubled as his Sixth Grade school teacher, who once said that Kyle lived with his nose between the bookends. She must have known something.
Keyes went to Temple Tech for concrete and steel design in 1956 and 1957. He never became an engineer, but still has a red, tinker toy motor and his World War II, Erector Set.
The early Sixties found Kyle in the U.S. Army where his top sergeant would daily bark, "You just say morning, trooper. I'll decide if it's good or not !"
Keyes wholesaled bakery products to food chains for thirty years,and wrote odd items for local newspapers. He is widowed and currently lives in Florida. He has two children, Kathleen and Daniel. Grand children are now grown and too old for tales about railroads and yesterday's America. This leaves Keyes no option but to write books.
Se la ve.
PS: Should you need a book autographed, Kyle can usually be found rooting through neighborhood trash cans, one block ahead of the recycle truck.
Older Americans often come from whistle stop towns painted by Norman Rockwell. Kyle Keyes grew up in Clayton, a South Jersey borough first founded as Fislerville. Clayton had a small urban district with street lights, but no indoor plumbing. Farmland and outhouses were a sign of the times.
Clayton was so small, that Keye's aunt doubled as his Sixth Grade school teacher, who once said that Kyle lived with his nose between the bookends. She must have known something.
Keyes went to Temple Tech for concrete and steel design in 1956 and 1957. He never became an engineer, but still has a red, tinker toy motor and his World War II, Erector Set.
The early Sixties found Kyle in the U.S. Army where his top sergeant would daily bark, "You just say morning, trooper. I'll decide if it's good or not !"
Keyes wholesaled bakery products to food chains for thirty years,and wrote odd items for local newspapers. He is widowed and currently lives in Florida. He has two children, Kathleen and Daniel. Grand children are now grown and too old for tales about railroads and yesterday's America. This leaves Keyes no option but to write books.
Se la ve.
PS: Should you need a book autographed, Kyle can usually be found rooting through neighborhood trash cans, one block ahead of the recycle truck.
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November 25, 2019
Martin Swan’s Diary is yet another strong outing from Florida author, Kyle Keyes. Keyes has never been one to shy away from experimenting with different genres and Martin Swan’s diary sees him make a foray into the crime/spy thriller genre.
The book is expertly paced and its 300+ pages are easily consumed in several sittings. As he so often does, Keyes paints vivid characters who are a blast to spend time with and he also does an expert job of creating the world that they live in.
While the novel is undeniably gripping, it is also peppered with some great humor and this helps the plot of the book flow very nicely.
The book is expertly paced and its 300+ pages are easily consumed in several sittings. As he so often does, Keyes paints vivid characters who are a blast to spend time with and he also does an expert job of creating the world that they live in.
While the novel is undeniably gripping, it is also peppered with some great humor and this helps the plot of the book flow very nicely.
December 4, 2017
Jodie Seales has taken her son away from the Santiago clan, for a better life, and it isn't long before she meets Agent Martin Swan and James Bond he is not. Working undercover, whilst trying to thwart a terrorist plot involving pumpkins...he might be successful if he can keep his cover for more than 5 minutes. Swan – whilst falling helplessly in love – manages to gain Jodie's help with his cover, not knowing that the Santiago clan is also hot on their heels.
The plot of Martin Swan's Diary, may seem a little outlandish, but it is really well handled and obviously a lot of background research has been done by Author Kyle Keyes. There is humor, romance, tension and action...this book really does have it all, and I really enjoyed reading it. If I could take one message away from this cracking novel it would be: Never trust a fake moustache!
The plot of Martin Swan's Diary, may seem a little outlandish, but it is really well handled and obviously a lot of background research has been done by Author Kyle Keyes. There is humor, romance, tension and action...this book really does have it all, and I really enjoyed reading it. If I could take one message away from this cracking novel it would be: Never trust a fake moustache!
November 10, 2019
Spy thrillers can be great reads, but they do tend to be a little slow and a little too serious in parts, which can make them hard going. I did not have that problem with Martin Swans Diary by Kyle Keyes. A terrifying blend of betrayal, murder, terrorism, and violence is lightened up so well with big chunks of humour. It's Johnny English meets James Bond!
Martin Swan is an American agent tasked with saving the world, he isn't the best man for the job but he has it anyway. As if preventing a huge terror attack against the US isn't enough to deal with, he has also found himself in deep with a beautiful blonde, who happens to be married to a blood-thirsty nightmare of a man, from an even worse family. Only problem is, Martin cannot just walk away from this woman, her needs her to work undercover with him. What could possibly go wrong?
Martin Swan is an American agent tasked with saving the world, he isn't the best man for the job but he has it anyway. As if preventing a huge terror attack against the US isn't enough to deal with, he has also found himself in deep with a beautiful blonde, who happens to be married to a blood-thirsty nightmare of a man, from an even worse family. Only problem is, Martin cannot just walk away from this woman, her needs her to work undercover with him. What could possibly go wrong?
October 4, 2013
Don Miguel Alfonso Santinio wants his grandson Timmy back with the Santinio clan, a large extended family with Alfonso as the would-be-godfather. Timmy’s mother Jodie has taken the boy from his father and fled in the company of a federal agent, Martin Swan. Swan and she became friends after Swan saw her on stage and decides that she would make the perfect cover wife for him as he begins a mission to intercept Arab terrorists who are trying to enter the country. The Arabs, upon arriving, plan to smuggle 450 hand grenades ashore, plant them into 450 pumpkins, and place the pumpkins on Halloween in strategic locations in and around Washington, D.C. Swan is hot after the terrorists; Santinio is hot after Swan. The chase is on.
Agent Swan and Jodie leave her son Timmy with her sister. Jodie dons a wig and the couple race down Atlantic coast to a trailer park with a gated entrance. There, under cover, they await the arrival of the terrorists. Never mind that agent Swan blows his cover again and again. His fake mustache falls into his soup. He is arrested repeatedly by local authorities for traffic violations. Neighbors take Jodie to be Swan’s daughter rather than his wife, an impression reinforced whenever she puts her wig on backwards.
Meanwhile, Santinio dispatches family member after family member to locate Swan and Jodie and bring his grandson back. All fail. Alfonso never thinks to check the home of Jodie’s sister for the youngster, but then the old patriarch is obsessive and bent on impressing others by flashing about his 40 million in lottery winnings.
Swan’s mission broadens when finds that he and his troop, the invisible six, must stop a nuclear threat to the country. The Arabs, it turns out, are also bringing in the components for an atomic bomb.
Santinio, meanwhile, rounds up an armada of vehicles – everything from an Oscar Meyer Hot Dog truck to a WWII vintage motorcycle – in a chase after Swan. The caravan charges down the interstate to the sound of a bugle blaring at every toll booth. For all this improbable, sometimes over-the-top hilarity, author Keyes takes his story very seriously.
In fact, Keyes writes so well that readers might be reminded of Robert B. Parker or San Alini or other author with a gift for snappy dialogue and the genius to capture a setting in a single sentence. Keyes story moves with at a terrific clip. The plot is tight. Not a wasted word or phrase anywhere. Keyes’ imagination seems boundless; his sense of the comic ranges from ironic to satire to slapstick. He pokes great fun at the retirement culture in Florida. He knows that kids can be very funny. Yet, at the moment his story seems about to leave the tracks, the author pulls the reader back into the reality of what is really at stake. Swans’ bumbling suddenly gives way to quick intuition, decisiveness, and forceful leadership. Credibility is further restored by the author’s attention to detail and the thoroughness of his research.
Keyes is an accomplished writer with a deep understanding of the story-telling art. Martin Swan’s Diary is executed so well that the book demands to be accepted on its own terms as a comedy.
Fact is, however, that comedy’s universe is a small one. Standup comedians know this. Gags don’t work forever. If Agent Swan’s mustache dropped into his soup for the third time, it would not be funny. If Jodie kicked the backyard pet egret one more time, it would be mean-spirited. If the antics of Keyes’ characters ever drift into poignancy, the laughter stops. Sympathy and compassion step in and the action launches into the infinitely larger universe of drama. Keyes goes to full flaps just in the nick of time again and again to keep things light, to avoid exciting compassion or fear or anger or any other emotion in his readers. Laughter, however, prevails.
Kyle Keyes must see himself first and foremost as a humorist, but readers may finish the book wishing that his artful novel was also real enough to stir more deeply into human emotions – as if, in other words, the comedy gave way drama. Kyle Keyes certainly has the mastery as a writer to do either.
Written for bookpleasures.com by John J. Hohn, author of Deadly Portfolio: A Killing in Hedge Funds.
Agent Swan and Jodie leave her son Timmy with her sister. Jodie dons a wig and the couple race down Atlantic coast to a trailer park with a gated entrance. There, under cover, they await the arrival of the terrorists. Never mind that agent Swan blows his cover again and again. His fake mustache falls into his soup. He is arrested repeatedly by local authorities for traffic violations. Neighbors take Jodie to be Swan’s daughter rather than his wife, an impression reinforced whenever she puts her wig on backwards.
Meanwhile, Santinio dispatches family member after family member to locate Swan and Jodie and bring his grandson back. All fail. Alfonso never thinks to check the home of Jodie’s sister for the youngster, but then the old patriarch is obsessive and bent on impressing others by flashing about his 40 million in lottery winnings.
Swan’s mission broadens when finds that he and his troop, the invisible six, must stop a nuclear threat to the country. The Arabs, it turns out, are also bringing in the components for an atomic bomb.
Santinio, meanwhile, rounds up an armada of vehicles – everything from an Oscar Meyer Hot Dog truck to a WWII vintage motorcycle – in a chase after Swan. The caravan charges down the interstate to the sound of a bugle blaring at every toll booth. For all this improbable, sometimes over-the-top hilarity, author Keyes takes his story very seriously.
In fact, Keyes writes so well that readers might be reminded of Robert B. Parker or San Alini or other author with a gift for snappy dialogue and the genius to capture a setting in a single sentence. Keyes story moves with at a terrific clip. The plot is tight. Not a wasted word or phrase anywhere. Keyes’ imagination seems boundless; his sense of the comic ranges from ironic to satire to slapstick. He pokes great fun at the retirement culture in Florida. He knows that kids can be very funny. Yet, at the moment his story seems about to leave the tracks, the author pulls the reader back into the reality of what is really at stake. Swans’ bumbling suddenly gives way to quick intuition, decisiveness, and forceful leadership. Credibility is further restored by the author’s attention to detail and the thoroughness of his research.
Keyes is an accomplished writer with a deep understanding of the story-telling art. Martin Swan’s Diary is executed so well that the book demands to be accepted on its own terms as a comedy.
Fact is, however, that comedy’s universe is a small one. Standup comedians know this. Gags don’t work forever. If Agent Swan’s mustache dropped into his soup for the third time, it would not be funny. If Jodie kicked the backyard pet egret one more time, it would be mean-spirited. If the antics of Keyes’ characters ever drift into poignancy, the laughter stops. Sympathy and compassion step in and the action launches into the infinitely larger universe of drama. Keyes goes to full flaps just in the nick of time again and again to keep things light, to avoid exciting compassion or fear or anger or any other emotion in his readers. Laughter, however, prevails.
Kyle Keyes must see himself first and foremost as a humorist, but readers may finish the book wishing that his artful novel was also real enough to stir more deeply into human emotions – as if, in other words, the comedy gave way drama. Kyle Keyes certainly has the mastery as a writer to do either.
Written for bookpleasures.com by John J. Hohn, author of Deadly Portfolio: A Killing in Hedge Funds.
November 25, 2019
Kyle Keyes brings another gripping novel that keeps the reader either laughing or shaking their head at the events that Jodie Santinio and Martin Swan find themselves in. Martin Swan's Diary begins with Jodie trying to escape her abusive husband, only to have him show up ten minutes too early. Martin saves her, and so begins the race to Florida with Carlos's revenging family on her tail. As a special agent Martin needs a cover and he couldn't think of anyone he would rather have at his side than Jodie, after they find a sitter for her young son.
Martin Swan's Diary is humorous. Kyle Keys has a way of revealing strong personality traits in his characters. Martin is protective and intelligent, while Jodie is flighty and determined. I know parents are partial to their children and Jodie thought Timmy was a genius; although he enjoyed setting fires and killing bugs. This was a fun novel to read.
Martin Swan's Diary is humorous. Kyle Keys has a way of revealing strong personality traits in his characters. Martin is protective and intelligent, while Jodie is flighty and determined. I know parents are partial to their children and Jodie thought Timmy was a genius; although he enjoyed setting fires and killing bugs. This was a fun novel to read.
December 10, 2019
Martin Swans Diary
Martin works for the US government. His goal is to focus on his wife and son. But the terror of the world interrupts his big plans. He sets himself up to be in the line of danger defeating the second most important value to him - protection of country and state. The first priority naturally his family.
Though at times husbands do not display affection and their time adequate especially when terrorists and crime fighting are stealing every precious moment away.
There are many sources for plot description, I want readers to capture the man and woman underneath the words. To truly visualize the dynamics of danger, anger, suspense and most of of love. The anger comes from Jodie being a pawn in the government's projects until something changes for her goals and mission.
Keyes (author) embraces the romance in a crafty way that barely shows a male openness for relationships.
Martin works for the US government. His goal is to focus on his wife and son. But the terror of the world interrupts his big plans. He sets himself up to be in the line of danger defeating the second most important value to him - protection of country and state. The first priority naturally his family.
Though at times husbands do not display affection and their time adequate especially when terrorists and crime fighting are stealing every precious moment away.
There are many sources for plot description, I want readers to capture the man and woman underneath the words. To truly visualize the dynamics of danger, anger, suspense and most of of love. The anger comes from Jodie being a pawn in the government's projects until something changes for her goals and mission.
Keyes (author) embraces the romance in a crafty way that barely shows a male openness for relationships.
December 28, 2017
Martin Swans Diary: Black Water Crossing by Kyle Keyes is a fast paced read that reads and feels much like a movie, a movie that keeps you guessing, is funny, and a little weird at times. Martin is posing as an elderly gentleman, and as a special agent, may for once be in over his head when he meets Jodie. Her blond curls simply get to him. He falls in love more or less instantaneously, and must save her from her dangerous husband Carlos. There is plenty of comic relief here, add in some terrorism, a lot of lying between Jodie and Martin, and you have the makings of an entertaining thrill ride of a book. The underlying themes are tension filled, subterfuge, and finally, hopefully, redemption. With that unique mix, there is much to like here, with interesting characters, a good plot and solid writing. Highly recommend for a good, escapist style novel.
December 5, 2017
What a fun an exciting novel 'Martin Swan's Diary' is. It is so nice to see an espionage thriller, with lots of humor to balance out all the terrorism and a murderous family. Kyle Keyes has written a novel that anyone will enjoy; it's got lots of laugh out loud moments, but it also ramps up the tension in parts too. It would make a great gift for the bookworm in your life – they are sure to love it as much as I do.
Kyle Keyes has come up with a brilliant character with the funny, strange, and somewhat bumbling Martin Swan. I hope we see him again and again, in novels to come.
Kyle Keyes has come up with a brilliant character with the funny, strange, and somewhat bumbling Martin Swan. I hope we see him again and again, in novels to come.
November 19, 2019
Martin Swan is a classic character that is impossible not to love. There is so much humor and light-hearted entertainment as well as the deeper are more poignant main plot line. This is a novel for a wide-range of readers that it’s hard to imagine anyone not getting something from it. Martin Swan is easy to identify with, and isn’t overly gritty and serious like so many protagonists seem to be these days. The story flows as a constant pace, and the love interest side plot was very compelling as well. A solid four stars.
October 24, 2019
‘Science believes there are moments among the stars when time stands still…’
Discovering Florida author Kyle Keyes is a rare pleasure. Having read and enjoyed his QUANTUM ROOTS diptych, the man’s gifts are a known treasure. His perfect blend of wry humor and vivid scene painting and character creating make his books addictive. Perhaps his experience as a journalist assists his reportage of events in such a credible and involving manner that his ‘novels’ seem real – very real.
Kyle understands the impact an overture, or cinematic teaser, can have on capturing the attention of the reader, as he displays in his Prelude – ‘Martin Swan was not a terrorist, nor a truck driver. He only replied to the want ad because the wording linked Florida with Washington DC and wanted someone who could speak Arabic. The year was 2008. Jobs were scarce, gas prices high. The back page ad called for a big van driver with a clean record, who could be at black Water Crossing the day before Halloween. As fate would have it, a quirky satellite blackout occurred before the government agent could complete the overseas agreement. A follow-up call led nowhere. Thus, the mid-east connection never fell victim to a federal communications dragnet – nor could Martin Swan detail the pending threat against Washington, or where the explosives would come ashore. Thus, Martin Swan would need a full proof cover for this upcoming assignment. Enter Jody Seales Santinio.’
Trying to peak at all the clues in the prelude proves fascinating as this wild ride of an espionage story unfolds. Get the characters straight for openers – Jodie Seales Santinio is married to the abusive and dangerous Carlos Santinio and Martin Swann is a special agent posing as an elderly gentleman as a means to warp a terrorist attack against the US, and of course Arab terrorists with their pumpkin hidden grenades…and the rest falls into place as the pages turn. A hint of Kyle’s delectable humor is evident in his description of the plot: ‘Martin Swan first saw Jodie Seales at The Niagara Playhouse in South Jersey. The young, aspiring actress portrayed Aunt Abby Brewster in a stage production of Arsenic And Old Lace. Federal Agent Swan was just a face in the crowd. The cast removed wigs, glasses and other headdress at curtain call. Jodie's blond curls tumbled out. Bright floods illuminated her face as she lifted from her curtsey, and Martin Swan went over the falls - without the barrel.’ Just a hint – but a seductive one,
This is polished, near-cinematic screenplay writing by the talented Kyle Keyes. The language fits the characters and the situations, and each character becomes visible because of the keen manner in which they are painted. The book has it all – entertainment, escapism, tension and rollicking laughter – a book that deserves a very wide audience. Highly recommended.
Discovering Florida author Kyle Keyes is a rare pleasure. Having read and enjoyed his QUANTUM ROOTS diptych, the man’s gifts are a known treasure. His perfect blend of wry humor and vivid scene painting and character creating make his books addictive. Perhaps his experience as a journalist assists his reportage of events in such a credible and involving manner that his ‘novels’ seem real – very real.
Kyle understands the impact an overture, or cinematic teaser, can have on capturing the attention of the reader, as he displays in his Prelude – ‘Martin Swan was not a terrorist, nor a truck driver. He only replied to the want ad because the wording linked Florida with Washington DC and wanted someone who could speak Arabic. The year was 2008. Jobs were scarce, gas prices high. The back page ad called for a big van driver with a clean record, who could be at black Water Crossing the day before Halloween. As fate would have it, a quirky satellite blackout occurred before the government agent could complete the overseas agreement. A follow-up call led nowhere. Thus, the mid-east connection never fell victim to a federal communications dragnet – nor could Martin Swan detail the pending threat against Washington, or where the explosives would come ashore. Thus, Martin Swan would need a full proof cover for this upcoming assignment. Enter Jody Seales Santinio.’
Trying to peak at all the clues in the prelude proves fascinating as this wild ride of an espionage story unfolds. Get the characters straight for openers – Jodie Seales Santinio is married to the abusive and dangerous Carlos Santinio and Martin Swann is a special agent posing as an elderly gentleman as a means to warp a terrorist attack against the US, and of course Arab terrorists with their pumpkin hidden grenades…and the rest falls into place as the pages turn. A hint of Kyle’s delectable humor is evident in his description of the plot: ‘Martin Swan first saw Jodie Seales at The Niagara Playhouse in South Jersey. The young, aspiring actress portrayed Aunt Abby Brewster in a stage production of Arsenic And Old Lace. Federal Agent Swan was just a face in the crowd. The cast removed wigs, glasses and other headdress at curtain call. Jodie's blond curls tumbled out. Bright floods illuminated her face as she lifted from her curtsey, and Martin Swan went over the falls - without the barrel.’ Just a hint – but a seductive one,
This is polished, near-cinematic screenplay writing by the talented Kyle Keyes. The language fits the characters and the situations, and each character becomes visible because of the keen manner in which they are painted. The book has it all – entertainment, escapism, tension and rollicking laughter – a book that deserves a very wide audience. Highly recommended.
December 4, 2017
What a thrill ride Kyle Keyes has given us with 'Martin Swan's Diary' – it is a real page-turner that rockets towards a thrilling conclusion. His characters, particularly the eponymous Martin Swan, are relatable and believable, and the plot is unique, well-paced and really well-written, with plenty of punchy dialogue and humour.
FBI agent Martin Awan has fell head over heels with aspiring actress Jodie Seales, the only problem is, he is currently dealing with a serious terrorist threat against his country, and he needs the help of his new beau. But, her husband Carlos is less than thrilled about her new relationship. Will the lovers be able to come together to thwart a dangerous terrorist plot. Or will deceit, family, fear, and the odd bit of incompetence, get in the way or both their mission, and their love?
Highly recommended.
FBI agent Martin Awan has fell head over heels with aspiring actress Jodie Seales, the only problem is, he is currently dealing with a serious terrorist threat against his country, and he needs the help of his new beau. But, her husband Carlos is less than thrilled about her new relationship. Will the lovers be able to come together to thwart a dangerous terrorist plot. Or will deceit, family, fear, and the odd bit of incompetence, get in the way or both their mission, and their love?
Highly recommended.
January 3, 2020
Martin Swan's Diary by Kyle Keyes
Like this book right from the start, first off I feel part of the scene with the descriptions and it's action, fast paced.
Jodie and her spouse are on the outs and he confronts her to find out Sweeney is there to help her. She grabs her child and suitcases and they leave NJ for FL.
The family mob know where her sister is and they head there but there are things there for them in place. Love how Swan gets special treatment along the way and help him out of bad spots.
Time goes back to when he served overseas and we find of his special abilities there.
Love the travel, roads we have been on, fond memories.
Like short diary notes to summarize the day's events.
So many are after them from all angles and they count em off as they are dealt with...
Like this book right from the start, first off I feel part of the scene with the descriptions and it's action, fast paced.
Jodie and her spouse are on the outs and he confronts her to find out Sweeney is there to help her. She grabs her child and suitcases and they leave NJ for FL.
The family mob know where her sister is and they head there but there are things there for them in place. Love how Swan gets special treatment along the way and help him out of bad spots.
Time goes back to when he served overseas and we find of his special abilities there.
Love the travel, roads we have been on, fond memories.
Like short diary notes to summarize the day's events.
So many are after them from all angles and they count em off as they are dealt with...
January 23, 2020
I found Martin Swan’s Diary very enjoyable being fast-paced and full of humor. Keyes has a way of always grabbing my attention almost immediately making it feel like I am watching a great movie. He has a unique style of writing that makes it almost impossible to put the book down. The ongoing series has a really engaging plot, which is made even better with brilliant characters. It’s really well written, these books were recommended to me by a friend.
January 28, 2020
Martin works for the US government. His goal is to focus on his wife and son. But the terror of the world interrupts his big plans. He sets himself up to be in the line of danger defeating the second most important value to him - protection of country and state. The first priority naturally his family.
Though at times husbands do not display affection and their time adequate especially when terrorists and crime fighting are stealing every precious moment away.
There are many sources for plot description, I want readers to capture the man and woman underneath the words. To truly visualize the dynamics of danger, anger, suspense and most of of love. The anger comes from Jodie being a pawn in the government's projects until something changes for her goals and mission.
Keyes (author) embraces the romance in a crafty way that barely shows a male openness for relationships.
Though at times husbands do not display affection and their time adequate especially when terrorists and crime fighting are stealing every precious moment away.
There are many sources for plot description, I want readers to capture the man and woman underneath the words. To truly visualize the dynamics of danger, anger, suspense and most of of love. The anger comes from Jodie being a pawn in the government's projects until something changes for her goals and mission.
Keyes (author) embraces the romance in a crafty way that barely shows a male openness for relationships.
March 3, 2020
“Dear diary – I think she might like me…”
The story behind Martin Swans is actually interesting, so let’s begin; his neighbor Jodie once had a dream to become an actress, dream which clearly went out the window after she meet her future husband Carlos Santinio; after a kid a several years of domestic violence, Jodie decides to run away with Timmy and the help of this special agent Swans, aka Sweneey; who´s actually working in a different mission to stop a terrorist attack.
The day they decide to run away, the least Jodie expects is to find Carlos at her door demanding to see his son; things get rough and well…Carlos suddenly is under the door dead.
Jodie, Timmy and Swans go away leaving a crime scene for the father of Carlos, Antonio whom Jodie believes has connections with drugs cartel in Colombia…well she gets a few surprises with her father in law, who only wants his grandson with him, and Jodie…well she´s an obstacle for that to happen.
Along the story we get a few surprises and it´s actually full of funny scenes and you can totally picture the characters getting along and fighting over the simplest things. Even if the book has two completely different stories to tell; the author managed to make them part of Martin Swans in just one piece. This one was a really easy reading and it´s so different from what I usually read, but I am glad I did.
February 25, 2021
Do not let them in your bottom
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