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Bitnapped
Librarian Note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B008GFLSQG.
After graduating from MIT, Kelly had to settle for a lowly position at Bytewise, a Manhattan software company. Then, she blunders into the kidnapping of her despised boss, Rupert. The kidnapper brings Kelly along and abandons the two in a locked room far from the city. Kelly and Rupert must escape and make their way back to Manhattan to prevent the Mindolfi brothers from stealing six million dollars. They have only twenty-four hours, no money and no identification. Can the at-odds software developers cooperate to make a stand against professional criminals? The twists will keep you guessing and the repartee will make you smile.
After graduating from MIT, Kelly had to settle for a lowly position at Bytewise, a Manhattan software company. Then, she blunders into the kidnapping of her despised boss, Rupert. The kidnapper brings Kelly along and abandons the two in a locked room far from the city. Kelly and Rupert must escape and make their way back to Manhattan to prevent the Mindolfi brothers from stealing six million dollars. They have only twenty-four hours, no money and no identification. Can the at-odds software developers cooperate to make a stand against professional criminals? The twists will keep you guessing and the repartee will make you smile.
128 pages, ebook
First published June 29, 2012
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November 16, 2021
The CEO of a cyber firm, and his assistant, are kidnapped. Rupert, is the CEO, Kelly is his assistant. These likable and creative characters work to thwart the heist of millions in contract payments.
This was planned as a trilogy, but the author didn't complete it. Too bad, I enjoyed the style of writing and wanted to read more.
This was planned as a trilogy, but the author didn't complete it. Too bad, I enjoyed the style of writing and wanted to read more.
September 16, 2012
The title of this book is a clever twist on the word kidnapped, a serious subject. Before reading the book, I took it as a hint not to take anything in it too seriously. The writing style is light, often funny, and the book has so many improbable situations, events, and characters that anyone taking it seriously will be scratching their heads. Best advice I can give is to treat it as a romp.
The main character is Kelly, a young female coding intern and all-around problem-solver (nickname "Ms. Mac Gyver"). She works for a programming outfit called Bytewise, whose CEO is a guy named Rupert, whom Kelly at first considers an unapproachable ogre. As the story begins, Kelly and Rupert are silently riding an elevator together. An elevator door opens to a masked man holding a gun, who politely kidnaps them, main target Rupert.
What happens next? In a nutshell, they are taken to a remote location, escape, hook up with some good guys, learn the motive is to rip off Bytewise, and . . . nuff said. I don't want to ruin the story for you by revealing too many details. What's important about the story is the journey, rather than the ending. Suffice it to say they encounter many interesting and generally improbable characters and situations; examples: a villain named Yuri, goons from "central casting" who speak like they did in 1930s gangster movies, MI-5 and FBI operatives, a sentimental dude named Nonno who has recreated a village from Taormina inside a slum warehouse, trips on trains, planes, and limousines. And so on. One result of the misadventure Kelly shares with Rupert is that she revises her opinion of him; he seems to do likewise.
Bitnapped is worth reading if you like subtle humor, and even more so if you are familiar with the IT world. It's a quick read, entertaining, and will not give you heartburn. It would make a splendid movie.
One complaint. I sometimes lost track of who was speaking because dialogue tags were used sparingly.
The main character is Kelly, a young female coding intern and all-around problem-solver (nickname "Ms. Mac Gyver"). She works for a programming outfit called Bytewise, whose CEO is a guy named Rupert, whom Kelly at first considers an unapproachable ogre. As the story begins, Kelly and Rupert are silently riding an elevator together. An elevator door opens to a masked man holding a gun, who politely kidnaps them, main target Rupert.
What happens next? In a nutshell, they are taken to a remote location, escape, hook up with some good guys, learn the motive is to rip off Bytewise, and . . . nuff said. I don't want to ruin the story for you by revealing too many details. What's important about the story is the journey, rather than the ending. Suffice it to say they encounter many interesting and generally improbable characters and situations; examples: a villain named Yuri, goons from "central casting" who speak like they did in 1930s gangster movies, MI-5 and FBI operatives, a sentimental dude named Nonno who has recreated a village from Taormina inside a slum warehouse, trips on trains, planes, and limousines. And so on. One result of the misadventure Kelly shares with Rupert is that she revises her opinion of him; he seems to do likewise.
Bitnapped is worth reading if you like subtle humor, and even more so if you are familiar with the IT world. It's a quick read, entertaining, and will not give you heartburn. It would make a splendid movie.
One complaint. I sometimes lost track of who was speaking because dialogue tags were used sparingly.
December 17, 2012
Kelly’s day starts with a bang when she is kidnapped along with her boss, Rupert. The two victims are whisked off to a deserted warehouse where Kelly will need to use her MacGyver skills to get them free. It turns out the bandits are after millions of dollars in contract fees, and Kelly and Rupert have less than 24 hours to save the money and ultimately Rupert’s company. Luckily for them, Rupert has the means to get them a private jet and connections with the mob to aid them in their quest.
This book is a fast-paced thriller with plot twists and turns that keep you on your toes. The interactions between Kelly, Rupert and Yuri made for an interesting possible love triangle in future installments. Nonno, a Godfather-esque character, is an intriguing well-rounded individual who you could trust with your life but would never dare cross him. Bitnapped is an overall entertaining story for those who are interested in strong female characters and cyber-crimes.
(This book was provided to Compulsion Reads for review by the author.)
This book is a fast-paced thriller with plot twists and turns that keep you on your toes. The interactions between Kelly, Rupert and Yuri made for an interesting possible love triangle in future installments. Nonno, a Godfather-esque character, is an intriguing well-rounded individual who you could trust with your life but would never dare cross him. Bitnapped is an overall entertaining story for those who are interested in strong female characters and cyber-crimes.
(This book was provided to Compulsion Reads for review by the author.)
March 2, 2013
This is actually 2.5 Stars.
Really wanted to like this book. Liked the premise of geek turned crime stopper and enjoyed the narrative voice in the first couple of pages. But everything seemed to peter off after that. There wasn't really any character arc over the story and little to no description of her reactions and feelings. Wanted things to be more sensory and to feel immersed in the setting. The novel really needed to be fleshed out. Much too short. Also felt the plot was too linear. In essence this was a story that had a good premise and some great potential but unfortunately fell short of the mark.
see the full review at: www.daniellewam.blogspot.com
Really wanted to like this book. Liked the premise of geek turned crime stopper and enjoyed the narrative voice in the first couple of pages. But everything seemed to peter off after that. There wasn't really any character arc over the story and little to no description of her reactions and feelings. Wanted things to be more sensory and to feel immersed in the setting. The novel really needed to be fleshed out. Much too short. Also felt the plot was too linear. In essence this was a story that had a good premise and some great potential but unfortunately fell short of the mark.
see the full review at: www.daniellewam.blogspot.com
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