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E-Force
Colt Kelley, a disillusioned employee of an environmental organization in Aspen, finds his life shifting into high gear when he stumbles into an unexpected romance with a beautiful woman with a turbid past. But the newfound bliss is obliterated by E-Force, a clandestine group of militant radicals engaged in an escalating campaign of destruction against the Colorado assets of AmeResort Corporation. A dark conspiracy lurking below the eco-terrorist facade thrusts Colt into the crosshairs of law enforcement and a lethal network of merciless thugs and corrupt cops. Pressed into a race against time and ruthless evil, Colt must stop E-Force from hurtling toward an unthinkable act of terror. The fate of the nation hangs in the balance.
- GenresThriller
323 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 18, 2011
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About the author
James D. Kellogg
2 books2 followersJames D. Kellogg is a water resource engineer, a part-time newspaper columnist, an outdoor adventure enthusiast, and the author of Radical Action: A Colt Kelley Thriller. Passion for adventure, personal experiences, and a vivid imagination fuel his writing. James is influenced by notable authors including Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler, Larry McMurtry, Michael Crichton, Robert Ludlum, and Robert Crais. He lives in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
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March 18, 2012
Now here's an action-packed thriller. I wish someone would make a movie of this book. I really enjoyed the premise, something that's rarely addressed (but should be). Basically, no one thinks it's a good idea to destroy our home, the earth. Everyone breathes the same air, drinks the same water, enjoys natural beauty, and understands that conservation is the best way to proceed. But some people get carried away with their environmentalism (emphasis on "mental") and become intolerant of anyone who isn't as zealous as they are. In the most extreme cases, this zealotry becomes eco-terrorism.
The name of this novel, E-Force, refers to a dangerous and destructive band of eco-terrorists. E-Force has appointed itself judge, jury and executioner of the AmeResort corporation, a company that develops outdoor-themed vacation destinations. AmeResort conscientiously proceeds in a conservational manner, being a good steward of the natural beauty and recreation that its clients come to enjoy while also working to preserve open land and wildlife. But this isn't good enough for hardcore environmentalists. While E-Force wages an economically devastating war of property damage and violence on AmeResort, they are aided by an unscrupulous news anchorwoman who promotes their agenda while defaming the victim. Not surprisingly, she is rewarded for her PR campaign by the largest media network in the world.
Trapped in the tentacles of these deadly machinations are several good, decent people who are horrified by the unfairness of what is transpiring. One of them, Colt, is a young man who works for an environmental protection organization but who can still tell when advocacy veers off into criminality. Another young man, Luke, is a journalist in the original sense of the word and his investigative prowess exposes deadly secrets. Who is the brains behind E-Force? Where does E-Force get their funding? What is the nature of their relationship to the corrupt media that promotes them? As more and more secrets are exposed, a conspiracy beyond anything Colt or Luke could have imagined begins to take form. E-Force is a nice long read and Kellogg keeps up the pace throughout. This story has many threads and moving parts that all come together in a breathtaking conclusion. I especially enjoyed the satisfying ending and exposure of the poisonous ideology which destroyed so many young lives. All in all, E-Force is full of thrills, corruption, conspiracy, and all that good stuff.
The name of this novel, E-Force, refers to a dangerous and destructive band of eco-terrorists. E-Force has appointed itself judge, jury and executioner of the AmeResort corporation, a company that develops outdoor-themed vacation destinations. AmeResort conscientiously proceeds in a conservational manner, being a good steward of the natural beauty and recreation that its clients come to enjoy while also working to preserve open land and wildlife. But this isn't good enough for hardcore environmentalists. While E-Force wages an economically devastating war of property damage and violence on AmeResort, they are aided by an unscrupulous news anchorwoman who promotes their agenda while defaming the victim. Not surprisingly, she is rewarded for her PR campaign by the largest media network in the world.
Trapped in the tentacles of these deadly machinations are several good, decent people who are horrified by the unfairness of what is transpiring. One of them, Colt, is a young man who works for an environmental protection organization but who can still tell when advocacy veers off into criminality. Another young man, Luke, is a journalist in the original sense of the word and his investigative prowess exposes deadly secrets. Who is the brains behind E-Force? Where does E-Force get their funding? What is the nature of their relationship to the corrupt media that promotes them? As more and more secrets are exposed, a conspiracy beyond anything Colt or Luke could have imagined begins to take form. E-Force is a nice long read and Kellogg keeps up the pace throughout. This story has many threads and moving parts that all come together in a breathtaking conclusion. I especially enjoyed the satisfying ending and exposure of the poisonous ideology which destroyed so many young lives. All in all, E-Force is full of thrills, corruption, conspiracy, and all that good stuff.
March 19, 2012
E-FORCE –JAMES D. KELLOGG
Mr. Kellogg takes us into a world of greed, corruption and environmental espionage. E-Force is a group of eco-terrorists sent out to destroy a company they think is environmentally irresponsible. They resort to violence and murder if necessary to meet the mandate of the man in charge. A local anchor woman with lofty ambitions is sucked in to being the spokesperson to champion their cause. Meanwhile the chapter head of another environmental group and a young reporter discover something more sinister.
This was a real page turner. It contained great suspense and an overall great story. Before long the bodies pile up and the reader wonders who’s next. The novel read like a Ludlum suspense thriller-The comparison is a good one because the author took time to tell a story about something that could and probably has happened. I give this story 5 stars, as I was absolutely riveted.
Mr. Kellogg takes us into a world of greed, corruption and environmental espionage. E-Force is a group of eco-terrorists sent out to destroy a company they think is environmentally irresponsible. They resort to violence and murder if necessary to meet the mandate of the man in charge. A local anchor woman with lofty ambitions is sucked in to being the spokesperson to champion their cause. Meanwhile the chapter head of another environmental group and a young reporter discover something more sinister.
This was a real page turner. It contained great suspense and an overall great story. Before long the bodies pile up and the reader wonders who’s next. The novel read like a Ludlum suspense thriller-The comparison is a good one because the author took time to tell a story about something that could and probably has happened. I give this story 5 stars, as I was absolutely riveted.
February 28, 2012
Fast paced none stop action from the start to the finish keeps you glued to the story. The charactors are believable and the lead charactor is easy to identify with. The well developed story line is easy to follow and relate to. I totally enjoyed this book.
I highly recommend E-Force by James D. Kellogg.
I highly recommend E-Force by James D. Kellogg.
June 17, 2012
Quick predictable read
May 16, 2014
Hmmmm... wasn't bad. pretty good story, but a LOT of characters so it got confusing at times. Trim some of the characters and would have been much better. the plot was there, was just clouded by thoughts of "who's this guy?" or "which one was he/she?" Wasn't bad though, the storyline was good.
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