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Exit #1
Next Exit, Three Miles
Alina Maschik was one of the best. She never missed. Yet, two years ago in Cairo, she missed her shot at one of the world’s most wanted terrorists. Now, he’s back. This time, he’s on US soil.
Given the opportunity to redeem herself, Alina’s objective is simple: find the terrorist and complete her mission. But when the target leads her back to her hometown in New Jersey, the situation is anything but simple. Confronted with old girlfriends, her ex-fiancé and the Jersey mob, Alina must face her past as she races against an invisible clock.
But as bodies start to pile up, a cunning and invisible assassin threatens to destroy everything she holds close. Accustomed to working alone, Alina must now rely on old loyalties and new partnerships to help her defeat this new threat, and save the lives of thousands of Americans, without failing a second time.
Given the opportunity to redeem herself, Alina’s objective is simple: find the terrorist and complete her mission. But when the target leads her back to her hometown in New Jersey, the situation is anything but simple. Confronted with old girlfriends, her ex-fiancé and the Jersey mob, Alina must face her past as she races against an invisible clock.
But as bodies start to pile up, a cunning and invisible assassin threatens to destroy everything she holds close. Accustomed to working alone, Alina must now rely on old loyalties and new partnerships to help her defeat this new threat, and save the lives of thousands of Americans, without failing a second time.
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First published August 1, 2013
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November 27, 2019
A very difficult book to review, why well I enjoyed some things, but it did lack action and suspense, the tension, gripping action.
Firstly I love action thrillers, my favourite genre and read some great authors and was looking forward to this first in the series, an action thriller with a female assassin...
Story...Alina Maschik was one of the best. She never missed. Yet, two years ago in Cairo, she missed her shot at one of the world’s most wanted terrorists. Now, he’s back. This time, he’s on US soil.
Given the opportunity to redeem herself, Alina’s objective is simple: find the terrorist and complete her mission. But when the target leads her back to her hometown in New Jersey, the situation is anything but simple. Confronted with old girlfriends, her ex-fiancé and the Jersey mob, Alina must face her past as she races against an invisible clock.
But as bodies start to pile up, a cunning and invisible assassin threatens to destroy everything she holds close. Accustomed to working alone, Alina must now rely on old loyalties and new partnerships to help her defeat this new threat, and save the lives of thousands of Americans, without failing a second time.
Yes everything is in place , great lead character,, great character in Hawk, loved Raven... Story good, friends good, but our action hero spent 70% to 80% of her life in a computer room in a basement of a house. I know the importance of created characters for a new series, their personality, and the better you know them the more you enjoy the book.
When the lead character Viper is heading to perform her duties, we are 90% to 93 % in the book, this is late. Not too many surprises or shocks, yes great relationship built throughout the book with Viper and Hawk.
I am sure this series will get better, as you know the characters, but sadly was let down with the pace of this book.
Really 3.5 stars for me. An honest review.
Firstly I love action thrillers, my favourite genre and read some great authors and was looking forward to this first in the series, an action thriller with a female assassin...
Story...Alina Maschik was one of the best. She never missed. Yet, two years ago in Cairo, she missed her shot at one of the world’s most wanted terrorists. Now, he’s back. This time, he’s on US soil.
Given the opportunity to redeem herself, Alina’s objective is simple: find the terrorist and complete her mission. But when the target leads her back to her hometown in New Jersey, the situation is anything but simple. Confronted with old girlfriends, her ex-fiancé and the Jersey mob, Alina must face her past as she races against an invisible clock.
But as bodies start to pile up, a cunning and invisible assassin threatens to destroy everything she holds close. Accustomed to working alone, Alina must now rely on old loyalties and new partnerships to help her defeat this new threat, and save the lives of thousands of Americans, without failing a second time.
Yes everything is in place , great lead character,, great character in Hawk, loved Raven... Story good, friends good, but our action hero spent 70% to 80% of her life in a computer room in a basement of a house. I know the importance of created characters for a new series, their personality, and the better you know them the more you enjoy the book.
When the lead character Viper is heading to perform her duties, we are 90% to 93 % in the book, this is late. Not too many surprises or shocks, yes great relationship built throughout the book with Viper and Hawk.
I am sure this series will get better, as you know the characters, but sadly was let down with the pace of this book.
Really 3.5 stars for me. An honest review.
January 20, 2019
Next Exit, Three Miles (Exit #1)
I got this book as a freebie on amazon.com and from the first chapter I was hooked.
After finishing this book, I bought Book 2, 3 and 4 in this series and I have not been disappointed.
All books can be read as stand alone books as there is enough information given, but I feel that you get more enjoyment out of these books if you read them in order. Great read.
I got this book as a freebie on amazon.com and from the first chapter I was hooked.
After finishing this book, I bought Book 2, 3 and 4 in this series and I have not been disappointed.
All books can be read as stand alone books as there is enough information given, but I feel that you get more enjoyment out of these books if you read them in order. Great read.
May 26, 2019
There were so many things about this book that didn't make a whole lot of sense. The main character is an assassin who's spent the past ten years as a loner and yet the minute she gets back to her hometown (on an assignment no less) she immediately calls up a bunch of old friends and wants to catch up... but then is standoffish whenever she's with them and doesn't seem to want to be there in the first place. She's trying to quietly hunt a terrorist that Homeland Security also goes around and announces to local law enforcement agencies? Overall it felt like this story was trying to be both a spy thriller and a Hallmark "returning home to see what's changed" story, and didn't accomplish either one particularly well because the other narrative kept getting in the way. This one just was a little to unbelievable for me.
March 1, 2019
A brilliant, exceptional, and adventurous thriller!
Since this is my first book of this author, I didn't know what to expect but was in for a wonderful surprise when I started to read.
The element of suspense is built up from the word go and continues through the book. The protagonist Alina has a measure of uncertainty and mystery surrounding her when she returns to her New Jersey town after 10 years and meets with her friends Angela and Stephanie. Both her friends sense the difference in their friend, her acquired strength and toughness. Stephanie, an FBI agent perceives Alina's smart ways of checking the various aspects of a crime scene in a homicide. Alina's
Ex, now an FBI agent adds to the confusion and the whole situation is further complicated by the arrival of Damon, an erstwhile friend of Alina from her boot camp days.
The complexities and dilemmas of all the different settings, getting rid of the enemies of the country are resolved in such a beautiful way that one has to read the book to understand and enjoy the smooth and easy flowing narrative with well etched and captivated characters.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience and there was enough of edginess to arouse my curiosity to read the next book. Thank you for an extremely interesting series of books, Ms. Browning.
Since this is my first book of this author, I didn't know what to expect but was in for a wonderful surprise when I started to read.
The element of suspense is built up from the word go and continues through the book. The protagonist Alina has a measure of uncertainty and mystery surrounding her when she returns to her New Jersey town after 10 years and meets with her friends Angela and Stephanie. Both her friends sense the difference in their friend, her acquired strength and toughness. Stephanie, an FBI agent perceives Alina's smart ways of checking the various aspects of a crime scene in a homicide. Alina's
Ex, now an FBI agent adds to the confusion and the whole situation is further complicated by the arrival of Damon, an erstwhile friend of Alina from her boot camp days.
The complexities and dilemmas of all the different settings, getting rid of the enemies of the country are resolved in such a beautiful way that one has to read the book to understand and enjoy the smooth and easy flowing narrative with well etched and captivated characters.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience and there was enough of edginess to arouse my curiosity to read the next book. Thank you for an extremely interesting series of books, Ms. Browning.
February 10, 2021
Next Exit, Three Miles CW Browning
Alina, code named Viper is a highly trained government assassin. Her partner Damon, code named Hawk is as well. A highly skilled terrorist is planning an attack in America that will make 9\11 pale in comparison. The clock is running. Three Mile nuclear Power in PA will be a diversion. Other targets will also be utilized with a much higher civilian casualty rate.Two of her childhood friends from New Jersey are FBI agents who become involved. They haven't seen each other in ten years resulting in confusion in a working relationship. Also an unidentified person of immense power in the U.S. Government is involved. A traitor. Extremely fast paced action thriller!! An excellent read!!
Alina, code named Viper is a highly trained government assassin. Her partner Damon, code named Hawk is as well. A highly skilled terrorist is planning an attack in America that will make 9\11 pale in comparison. The clock is running. Three Mile nuclear Power in PA will be a diversion. Other targets will also be utilized with a much higher civilian casualty rate.Two of her childhood friends from New Jersey are FBI agents who become involved. They haven't seen each other in ten years resulting in confusion in a working relationship. Also an unidentified person of immense power in the U.S. Government is involved. A traitor. Extremely fast paced action thriller!! An excellent read!!
October 26, 2019
After failing an assasination attempt, a government assassin disappears for 2 years. When the missed target appears she is brought back in to finish the job. Unfortunately for her she has to return to her old home town and see old friends to get the job done. Complications arise and another nemesis gets involved as everything becomes a mess. Who can she trust, what can she tell them and will she get the job done ? An exceptional cast of characters, non stop action and a very well written story line makes this book impossible to put down. A must read !
October 27, 2019
A highly charged thriller which i could not put down. It concerns an American politician hiring foreign terrorists to target 3 Mile Island reactor to cause chaos and the deaths of thousands of Americans.
Aline/Viper and Hawk are 2 trained assassins who are tasked to prevent this. The story also involves going to her hometown where her friends from the past become involved, 2 of whom are FBI agents. They, Stepanie and John as well as a 3rd one, Angela are put in danger with what is happening. A must read book
Aline/Viper and Hawk are 2 trained assassins who are tasked to prevent this. The story also involves going to her hometown where her friends from the past become involved, 2 of whom are FBI agents. They, Stepanie and John as well as a 3rd one, Angela are put in danger with what is happening. A must read book
October 28, 2018
Good plot and interesting characters
It is a fantastic assassin story with good plot and interesting main characters, the Hawks, particularly. The side charters of Fed agents are reticules, unprofessional, childish, treating their job of protecting our nation like playing doll house game.
It is a fantastic assassin story with good plot and interesting main characters, the Hawks, particularly. The side charters of Fed agents are reticules, unprofessional, childish, treating their job of protecting our nation like playing doll house game.
November 15, 2018
Next Exit 3 miles no 1 in series
Just finished reading this marvellous book - it's 5.30am and really couldn't put it down once l started to read it !! Looks like I'll be getting the next books pronto ! Thanx for your storytelling , well written with believable characters and if Damon is based on a real man .............?!
Just finished reading this marvellous book - it's 5.30am and really couldn't put it down once l started to read it !! Looks like I'll be getting the next books pronto ! Thanx for your storytelling , well written with believable characters and if Damon is based on a real man .............?!
March 13, 2019
Loved it from page 1
This has all the action and suspense that will grab you and won’t let you go! This is one that you will not want to put down! If you love this type of book, then go for it! I guarantee you will not be disappointed! I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
This has all the action and suspense that will grab you and won’t let you go! This is one that you will not want to put down! If you love this type of book, then go for it! I guarantee you will not be disappointed! I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
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October 4, 2019Excellent story, great characters
I loved this book, and I read a lot. The story had multiple layers of plot, but not so many that you forgot where you were.
Excellent, well developed characters that behaved consistently.
The story goes all the way to the end. I hated to put it down. Enjoyable all the way through.
I loved this book, and I read a lot. The story had multiple layers of plot, but not so many that you forgot where you were.
Excellent, well developed characters that behaved consistently.
The story goes all the way to the end. I hated to put it down. Enjoyable all the way through.
October 20, 2018
Too Exciting to Put It Down!
Browning knows how to stir the adrenaline in reader's, blending suspense and deadly danger with a "potential romance" of characters full of life! She knows her stuff!
Browning knows how to stir the adrenaline in reader's, blending suspense and deadly danger with a "potential romance" of characters full of life! She knows her stuff!
October 23, 2018
Great spy book
I've always wondered what it would be like to be an assassin. This gives a good picture of the ambiguity of the life. The characters were interesting and the story exciting. Can't wait to start the next!
I've always wondered what it would be like to be an assassin. This gives a good picture of the ambiguity of the life. The characters were interesting and the story exciting. Can't wait to start the next!
January 27, 2019
Very enjoyable and entertaining reading
The author has written a very suspenseful and entertaining story of covert actions that has a great impact on this country’s citizen’s lives as well as many other countries. Enjoyed reading this book.
The author has written a very suspenseful and entertaining story of covert actions that has a great impact on this country’s citizen’s lives as well as many other countries. Enjoyed reading this book.
July 6, 2019
A good novel about good and evil
I enjoyed the story. I figured what was going to happen early on, but it was A pleasure to read. I want to find out what happens in the next installment.
I enjoyed the story. I figured what was going to happen early on, but it was A pleasure to read. I want to find out what happens in the next installment.
September 16, 2019
perfect!
couldn't put it down! the characters fit perfectly together, the story flows seamlessly. we know there is a really bad guy out there who is in charge where he shouldn't be--gotta follow the series through now!
couldn't put it down! the characters fit perfectly together, the story flows seamlessly. we know there is a really bad guy out there who is in charge where he shouldn't be--gotta follow the series through now!
May 24, 2022
I never would have picked this book. My Dad asked me to read it. Very good! I love the descriptive writing that puts you right in the scene, it’s like a screenplay. The characters are well done and the plot well thought out. On to book 2!
January 19, 2018
Want to give this 6 stars!!
Consuming, exciting....and more. Could not put this story down. I love spy novels. If you do too, read this one!!
Consuming, exciting....and more. Could not put this story down. I love spy novels. If you do too, read this one!!
October 10, 2018
Enjoyabi
Loved all the char a test which were very well constructed. The plot was twisty with constant little changes to keep you from guessing the whole.
Loved all the char a test which were very well constructed. The plot was twisty with constant little changes to keep you from guessing the whole.
October 16, 2018
Excellent!
I truly enjoyed this ebook! The plot was good, the characters were fearless yet honest! I will enjoy reading others in this series.
I truly enjoyed this ebook! The plot was good, the characters were fearless yet honest! I will enjoy reading others in this series.
October 20, 2018
WOW
I couldn't put it down. It's been a while since I've pulled an all nighter reading a book,edge of the seat stuff,never having a moment to breathe.
I couldn't put it down. It's been a while since I've pulled an all nighter reading a book,edge of the seat stuff,never having a moment to breathe.
November 9, 2018
It's so good
Loved this book I was so engrossed in it I couldn't put. It down looking forward to the next one
Loved this book I was so engrossed in it I couldn't put. It down looking forward to the next one
June 23, 2019
Great characters a d love the Raven
Nice flow to the storyline, intricate but easy to follow with great characters. I look forward to the next one.
Nice flow to the storyline, intricate but easy to follow with great characters. I look forward to the next one.
August 13, 2019
Spellbinding!
This story with Hawk and Viper was truly spellbinding. The suspense of the story started on the first page and continued right till the end.
This story with Hawk and Viper was truly spellbinding. The suspense of the story started on the first page and continued right till the end.
October 18, 2019
Great high energy read!
October 31, 2019
Great story!
I really enjoyed this story with all the twists and turns. Also was glad to see that there was a moral compass.
I really enjoyed this story with all the twists and turns. Also was glad to see that there was a moral compass.
January 6, 2020
Excellent Spy/Terrorist Novel
It keeps you wondering even after the end. Well-drawn, likable characters and a believable story line makes it very readable....
It keeps you wondering even after the end. Well-drawn, likable characters and a believable story line makes it very readable....
April 21, 2020
Amazing!! Could not put it down!!
August 10, 2020
An amazing spy novel that keeps the reader wanting to figure out the mystery! The plot was great and so were the characters. What I loved is that the characters changed and grew throughout the story.
September 10, 2020
Entertaining
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