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In His Wake
A political assassination draws an investigative reporter into a far-reaching conspiracy in a riveting thriller by Chad Zunker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Wife You Know and Family Money.
The death of reporter Dean Dawson’s estranged father in a boating accident leaves Dean and his brothers with mixed emotions. After all, the man abandoned his family and lived a life of inexplicable lies and broken promises. But four months after that fatal night cruise, their father is becoming a greater mystery than they imagined.
When a presidential candidate is assassinated in Austin, Dean is contacted by April North, his former girlfriend and an associate of Dean’s father at a powerhouse law firm. She’s stumbled upon a shocker. A cryptic text she wasn’t supposed to see on her boss’s phone not only implicates the firm in the assassination but also suggests that Dean’s father may still be very much alive.
As the brothers are pulled into a dark conspiracy, Dean and April are on the run as the next targets of a mysterious assassin—and one kill shot away from discovering the truth and a father’s dangerous secrets.
The death of reporter Dean Dawson’s estranged father in a boating accident leaves Dean and his brothers with mixed emotions. After all, the man abandoned his family and lived a life of inexplicable lies and broken promises. But four months after that fatal night cruise, their father is becoming a greater mystery than they imagined.
When a presidential candidate is assassinated in Austin, Dean is contacted by April North, his former girlfriend and an associate of Dean’s father at a powerhouse law firm. She’s stumbled upon a shocker. A cryptic text she wasn’t supposed to see on her boss’s phone not only implicates the firm in the assassination but also suggests that Dean’s father may still be very much alive.
As the brothers are pulled into a dark conspiracy, Dean and April are on the run as the next targets of a mysterious assassin—and one kill shot away from discovering the truth and a father’s dangerous secrets.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2026
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About the author
Chad Zunker
15 books912 followersCHAD ZUNKER is the author of the David Adams legal thriller, An Equal Justice, as well as The Tracker, Shadow Shepherd, and Hunt the Lion in his Sam Callahan series. Chad has worked for some of the country’s most powerful law firms and serves at Community First! Village, a 51-acre master planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness. He lives in Austin with his wife, Katie, and their three daughters, and is hard at work on his next novel. For more information visit www.chadzunker.com.
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February 3, 2026
A blindingly fast-paced tale of ripped-from-the-headlines intrigue, layers of conspiracy, and government scandals, In His Wake was truly impossible to put down. Winding all three of those into an onion-like plot, I was utterly hooked on this political thriller from beginning to end. You see, despite the fact that this subgenre isn’t really one that I read very often, the fact that there wasn’t a single moment to catch my breath or let my mind settle was enough for me to fall for this standalone story head over heels. After all, not only was it an adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster ride of assassins, secrets, and lies but it was the perfect mix of John Patterson and John Grisham. With layers of dirty scheming and plenty of action-packed scenes, it brought the two together with absolute *chef’s kiss* perfection.
All said and done, from the explosive opening chapter until the soul-satisfying conclusion, my eyes raced through the pages to the extent that I had to stop myself from skimming. I mean, I don’t know how anyone could have taken longer than one sitting to speed through this short, wild ride. Coming in under 250 pages, I was stunned into silence that the length didn’t affect the quality at all. With well-developed characters, a complete backstory, and even a tiny bit of romance, not much was missing from this nail-biting story of family drama and dark secrets. But it was easily the propulsive feel to the plot that won me over completely. After all, I quite literally didn’t get up from my seat until I flipped the very last page. Smart, crisp, and fun, it was a white-knuckle ride that I couldn’t put down. Rating of 5 stars.
SYNOPSIS:
The death of reporter Dean Dawson’s estranged father in a boating accident leaves Dean and his brothers with mixed emotions. After all, the man abandoned his family and lived a life of inexplicable lies and broken promises. But four months after that fatal night cruise, their father is becoming a greater mystery than they imagined.
When a presidential candidate is assassinated in Austin, Dean is contacted by April North, his former girlfriend and an associate of Dean’s father at a powerhouse law firm. She’s stumbled upon a shocker. A cryptic text she wasn’t supposed to see on her boss’s phone not only implicates the firm in the assassination but also suggests that Dean’s father may still be very much alive.
As the brothers are pulled into a dark conspiracy, Dean and April are on the run as the next targets of a mysterious assassin―and one kill shot away from discovering the truth and a father’s dangerous secrets.
Thank you Chad Zunker and Thomas & Mercer for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: February 1, 2026
Content warning: gun violence, blood, violence, stalking, mention of: dementia, infidelity, kidnapping, suicide
All said and done, from the explosive opening chapter until the soul-satisfying conclusion, my eyes raced through the pages to the extent that I had to stop myself from skimming. I mean, I don’t know how anyone could have taken longer than one sitting to speed through this short, wild ride. Coming in under 250 pages, I was stunned into silence that the length didn’t affect the quality at all. With well-developed characters, a complete backstory, and even a tiny bit of romance, not much was missing from this nail-biting story of family drama and dark secrets. But it was easily the propulsive feel to the plot that won me over completely. After all, I quite literally didn’t get up from my seat until I flipped the very last page. Smart, crisp, and fun, it was a white-knuckle ride that I couldn’t put down. Rating of 5 stars.
SYNOPSIS:
The death of reporter Dean Dawson’s estranged father in a boating accident leaves Dean and his brothers with mixed emotions. After all, the man abandoned his family and lived a life of inexplicable lies and broken promises. But four months after that fatal night cruise, their father is becoming a greater mystery than they imagined.
When a presidential candidate is assassinated in Austin, Dean is contacted by April North, his former girlfriend and an associate of Dean’s father at a powerhouse law firm. She’s stumbled upon a shocker. A cryptic text she wasn’t supposed to see on her boss’s phone not only implicates the firm in the assassination but also suggests that Dean’s father may still be very much alive.
As the brothers are pulled into a dark conspiracy, Dean and April are on the run as the next targets of a mysterious assassin―and one kill shot away from discovering the truth and a father’s dangerous secrets.
Thank you Chad Zunker and Thomas & Mercer for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: February 1, 2026
Content warning: gun violence, blood, violence, stalking, mention of: dementia, infidelity, kidnapping, suicide
January 6, 2026
Could not have started off 2026 on a worse note!
This book was bad. Yes there was a plot, characters, etc. Yes it was all more or less coherent. Yes it was a normal length and its chapters were of normal lengths. But those are only the bones of what makes a good book and frankly this book had not much more.
My underlying coplaint about this book is its writing style. So much telling and almost no showing! There is a broken-up couple in this book and the only reason we know how they feel about each other is because the narrator tells us and not at all because of their actions or words. In fact, it's like that with the relationship between any two characters in the book. Imagine sitting down with someone and them describing to you the character dynamic in a book; that's what it felt like to READ the book. Really really bad.
It also made me not care about the characters at all. Their dialogue did me no favors, either. None of them had distinct personalities, and all of them would just say things that it felt like they should say in their circumstances. Just a really poor reading experience.
But beyond the bad reading experience, I also just didn't enjoy the plot. This story is about a political assassination... kind of. It's really about the personal dynamics of an FBI agent, his brother (a journalist), their father, and the journalist's ex-girlfriend. Their younger brother also comes in the picture briefly. There's also the assassin himself. But what starts out as this urgent need to get to the bottom of the assassination develops very quickly into this interpersonal story with intermittent reminders of "and there's also the assassination to think about!" and "he couldn't go to D.C. now, half the country was still worried about the assassination," just in passing. The central plot point was shoved to the side and in its wake there was nothing substantial.
Just a bad book all around. I would not recommend it to anybody.
I got this book as a Kindle First Reads pick for January 2026.
This book was bad. Yes there was a plot, characters, etc. Yes it was all more or less coherent. Yes it was a normal length and its chapters were of normal lengths. But those are only the bones of what makes a good book and frankly this book had not much more.
My underlying coplaint about this book is its writing style. So much telling and almost no showing! There is a broken-up couple in this book and the only reason we know how they feel about each other is because the narrator tells us and not at all because of their actions or words. In fact, it's like that with the relationship between any two characters in the book. Imagine sitting down with someone and them describing to you the character dynamic in a book; that's what it felt like to READ the book. Really really bad.
It also made me not care about the characters at all. Their dialogue did me no favors, either. None of them had distinct personalities, and all of them would just say things that it felt like they should say in their circumstances. Just a really poor reading experience.
But beyond the bad reading experience, I also just didn't enjoy the plot. This story is about a political assassination... kind of. It's really about the personal dynamics of an FBI agent, his brother (a journalist), their father, and the journalist's ex-girlfriend. Their younger brother also comes in the picture briefly. There's also the assassin himself. But what starts out as this urgent need to get to the bottom of the assassination develops very quickly into this interpersonal story with intermittent reminders of "and there's also the assassination to think about!" and "he couldn't go to D.C. now, half the country was still worried about the assassination," just in passing. The central plot point was shoved to the side and in its wake there was nothing substantial.
Just a bad book all around. I would not recommend it to anybody.
I got this book as a Kindle First Reads pick for January 2026.
February 4, 2026
the setup…
Four months ago, Austin lawyer Jerry Dawson died in a boating accident. His sons all have mixed emotions about the man who abandoned them years ago. Dean is an investigative reporter for an online news outlet who refused to attend his funeral; oldest son Eric is an FBI Special Agent who had a decent relationship with the man, and youngest son Ben is in law school and still angry with Dean. But when Dean is contacted by his ex-girlfriend April North who works at his father’s old law firm, she gives him reason to believe their father may still be alive and in grave danger. Then a US senator and presidential candidate is assassinated and Dean believes there’s a connection between that, his father’s disappearance and the law firm.
the heart of the story…
It soon becomes clear to Dean that April may be in danger and soon he falls in the same leaky boat. He’s got serious investigative skills and she’s got inside intel that makes them great partners. However, the threats are real and they had to go on the run. I love gnarly conspiracies and this was a good one, forcing me to pay attention to all the threads and intrigue.
the narration…
Austin Rising did a great job with the storytelling and keeping the tension high. He also managed voice distinctions really well.
the bottom line…
As the bad guys and body counts rose, so did the excitement and suspense. I loved that it was unpredictable and kept me enthralled. Zunker has now emerged as one of my auto read authors and I’m all in for what’s next.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
(Thanks to Brilliance Audio and NetGalley for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
Four months ago, Austin lawyer Jerry Dawson died in a boating accident. His sons all have mixed emotions about the man who abandoned them years ago. Dean is an investigative reporter for an online news outlet who refused to attend his funeral; oldest son Eric is an FBI Special Agent who had a decent relationship with the man, and youngest son Ben is in law school and still angry with Dean. But when Dean is contacted by his ex-girlfriend April North who works at his father’s old law firm, she gives him reason to believe their father may still be alive and in grave danger. Then a US senator and presidential candidate is assassinated and Dean believes there’s a connection between that, his father’s disappearance and the law firm.
the heart of the story…
It soon becomes clear to Dean that April may be in danger and soon he falls in the same leaky boat. He’s got serious investigative skills and she’s got inside intel that makes them great partners. However, the threats are real and they had to go on the run. I love gnarly conspiracies and this was a good one, forcing me to pay attention to all the threads and intrigue.
the narration…
Austin Rising did a great job with the storytelling and keeping the tension high. He also managed voice distinctions really well.
the bottom line…
As the bad guys and body counts rose, so did the excitement and suspense. I loved that it was unpredictable and kept me enthralled. Zunker has now emerged as one of my auto read authors and I’m all in for what’s next.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
(Thanks to Brilliance Audio and NetGalley for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
February 7, 2026
Wowza, talk about a high-octane thriller! This story jumps right into the action and doesn't let up until the frenetic conclusion. Hold onto your hats, folks—the pace is relentless. Three brothers—Dean, Eric, and Ben—are pulled into a conspiracy involving the assassination of a presidential candidate. Their father recently died in a boating accident—or did he?—and now it seems he was involved in a dangerous and deadly arrangement.
Although plot-driven, the characters are well-fleshed out for such a quick read. Throw in a potential second-chance romance, strained family relationships, and a fight for survival and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a five-star stunner. IN HIS WAKE is a timely, realistic adrenaline rush that begs to be read in one sitting. Chad Zunker is determined to leave readers breathless on pins and needles. Trust me, once you start, you won’t be able to stop. Grab this one if you like fast-paced thrillers with political flair and a Jack Ryan vibe!
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Thank you Chad Zunker and Amazon Publishing for my gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
Although plot-driven, the characters are well-fleshed out for such a quick read. Throw in a potential second-chance romance, strained family relationships, and a fight for survival and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a five-star stunner. IN HIS WAKE is a timely, realistic adrenaline rush that begs to be read in one sitting. Chad Zunker is determined to leave readers breathless on pins and needles. Trust me, once you start, you won’t be able to stop. Grab this one if you like fast-paced thrillers with political flair and a Jack Ryan vibe!
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Thank you Chad Zunker and Amazon Publishing for my gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
January 4, 2026
I got this from Amazon First Reads. The book description sounded interesting and that it would be a good, suspenseful read. I was disappointed. It was a quick read as it was only 200ish pages. But it was far fetched and not believable. I wouldn’t recommend.
January 4, 2026
Exciting Thriller without the gore
I admire a writer that can take you on a wild and exciting ride without disgusting, unnecessary murder and sex scenes.
This was non-stop and with twist and turns all the way. It is a very quick read.
I admire a writer that can take you on a wild and exciting ride without disgusting, unnecessary murder and sex scenes.
This was non-stop and with twist and turns all the way. It is a very quick read.
February 22, 2026
Looked promising at the beginning. Then, the story developed into the stereotype of common men/women converted into superman/wonder woman against a plot steered by bad men with millions of dollars to get it through.
Admitting this was not my preferred type of thriller, the plot was captivating enough to continue reading. Unfortunately the outcome was so absurd that it ruined everything.
No further details to avoid spoilers. Terrible.
Admitting this was not my preferred type of thriller, the plot was captivating enough to continue reading. Unfortunately the outcome was so absurd that it ruined everything.
No further details to avoid spoilers. Terrible.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I wasn't certain I would like this... political assassination isn't one of my go-to themes but it's a new year and I wanted to expand my reading experiences. I can honestly say I was pleasantly surprised. The book is pretty short and it moves incredibly fast. The narration is good too!
I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.
I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy
4.5 stars. Thumbs up for my 1st reads choice for 2026. Strap in, this is a wild ride. An adrenaline fueled political thriller with non-stop danger, action and suspense. This is my 3rd book by this author, each one gave me just what I was looking for...entertainment. Suspend reality and just go with it for the good time. Adding more CZ books to my want to read list.
January 5, 2026
National Investigation
It started in Austin, Texas then spread south to Mexico and east to Washington DC. The FBI and a journalist looking for answers. Fabulous novel!
It started in Austin, Texas then spread south to Mexico and east to Washington DC. The FBI and a journalist looking for answers. Fabulous novel!
January 5, 2026
COULD NOT PUT THE BOOK DOWN!
This was one of the best books I've read in a very long time! So suspenseful, and nail biting! Awesome work Chad Zunker!
This was one of the best books I've read in a very long time! So suspenseful, and nail biting! Awesome work Chad Zunker!
January 5, 2026
page turner
Once I started, I couldn’t stop turning the page. I will certainly read more of this author’s work. I would like more of the three brothers.
Once I started, I couldn’t stop turning the page. I will certainly read more of this author’s work. I would like more of the three brothers.
November 9, 2025
In His Wake was an adventure from the very first page. The story moved at a fast pace, pulling me along with its twists and vivid scenes. The writing was crisp and engaging, making it easy to get lost in the journey. It’s one of those books that keeps your heart racing and your curiosity high until the very end.
February 23, 2026
In His Wake is a political thriller with many twists by Chad Zunker. The 3 Dawson brothers are left in shock when their father dies in a late night boating accident. His body was never found, but the police tell the men that happens quite often. Dean Dawson is a reporter for the local paper in. Austin and is covering a story about the assassination of a presidential candidate who was visiting the city The shot that killed the man was so accurate that everyone assumes it was a hit by a very skilled professional. Dean's brother is with the FBI and is also investigating the case. Dean's former girlfriend reaches out to him with news about the case. April has discovered a text on her boss's phone that implicates him, and the law firm she works for, in the assassination. She also finds out that Dean's father may in fact be alive!
As the brothers are all pulled in different directions around this case, things get heated. Is their father alive? Why would he fake his death and not let them know? Who killed the presidential candidate? Who gave the shooter the information he needed to pull off the shot? As April begins to feel like she's being followed, she is in real danger. Has someone found out about the information she gave Dean? This book is fast paced and thrilling at every turn. I read it in one day and could not put it down! I highly recommend In His Wake and rate it 4 stars. If you love a good page turner, this is the book for you. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advanced copy of In His Wake in exchange for a fair review. #InHisWake
As the brothers are all pulled in different directions around this case, things get heated. Is their father alive? Why would he fake his death and not let them know? Who killed the presidential candidate? Who gave the shooter the information he needed to pull off the shot? As April begins to feel like she's being followed, she is in real danger. Has someone found out about the information she gave Dean? This book is fast paced and thrilling at every turn. I read it in one day and could not put it down! I highly recommend In His Wake and rate it 4 stars. If you love a good page turner, this is the book for you. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advanced copy of In His Wake in exchange for a fair review. #InHisWake
March 18, 2026
I recently discovered this author, largely due to their last novel being all over my social media feeds, which piqued my interest.
A political assassination entangles investigative reporter Dean Dawson in a vast conspiracy following the death of his estranged father in a boating accident. Mixed feelings arise as Dean learns more about his father's mysterious past. When April North, Dean's former girlfriend and an associate of his father's law firm, uncovers a text implicating the firm in the assassination—and hinting that Dean's father may be alive—they find themselves on the run from a deadly assassin, racing to unveil dangerous family secrets.
This fast-paced political thriller grabs your attention from the get-go. We meet Dean, Eric, and Ben, along with their recently deceased father, all caught up in an assassination plot involving a presidential candidate. Enter April, who unearths buried secrets and the potential for second chance love, and you’ll find yourself completely hooked.
This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys political thrillers, deep-rooted family mysteries, and well-developed characters. You'll be eager to uncover revelation after revelation, page by page. I have a hunch that fans of John Grisham will really enjoy this one! The short chapters make it an easy binge, so get comfortable and prepare for your heart to race, because before you know it, this gripping story will be over, leaving you craving more!
Thank you, Amazon Publishing and NetGalley, for the DRC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
A political assassination entangles investigative reporter Dean Dawson in a vast conspiracy following the death of his estranged father in a boating accident. Mixed feelings arise as Dean learns more about his father's mysterious past. When April North, Dean's former girlfriend and an associate of his father's law firm, uncovers a text implicating the firm in the assassination—and hinting that Dean's father may be alive—they find themselves on the run from a deadly assassin, racing to unveil dangerous family secrets.
This fast-paced political thriller grabs your attention from the get-go. We meet Dean, Eric, and Ben, along with their recently deceased father, all caught up in an assassination plot involving a presidential candidate. Enter April, who unearths buried secrets and the potential for second chance love, and you’ll find yourself completely hooked.
This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys political thrillers, deep-rooted family mysteries, and well-developed characters. You'll be eager to uncover revelation after revelation, page by page. I have a hunch that fans of John Grisham will really enjoy this one! The short chapters make it an easy binge, so get comfortable and prepare for your heart to race, because before you know it, this gripping story will be over, leaving you craving more!
Thank you, Amazon Publishing and NetGalley, for the DRC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 18, 2026
Three sons are left grappling with complicated emotions after their estranged father dies in a boating accident. Each brother has taken a very different path, one is an FBI agent, one is a reporter, and the third is in law school, following in their father's footsteps.
When Dean, the reporter, is contacted by his ex-girlfriend April who works at his father's former law firm everything changes. She's seen a message on her boss's phone that appears to implicate the firm in an assassination, pulling Dean and his brothers into something far more dangerous than they expected.
This book was a fantastic cat and mouse thriller. I read it in two days and couldn't put it down because of how suspenseful it was. It delivered a fast paced and gripping political mystery that kept me hooked until the end.
Thank you to NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing for my audiobook ARC and my honest review.
Expected Publishing date: February 1, 2026.
When Dean, the reporter, is contacted by his ex-girlfriend April who works at his father's former law firm everything changes. She's seen a message on her boss's phone that appears to implicate the firm in an assassination, pulling Dean and his brothers into something far more dangerous than they expected.
This book was a fantastic cat and mouse thriller. I read it in two days and couldn't put it down because of how suspenseful it was. It delivered a fast paced and gripping political mystery that kept me hooked until the end.
Thank you to NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing for my audiobook ARC and my honest review.
Expected Publishing date: February 1, 2026.
March 10, 2026
Good stories don't have to be long stories as author Chad Zunker proves in this short, fast-paced novel. Three brothers, one an FBI agent, one an investigative reporter, and one a law student, are each grieving the death of their father. His boat was found with pills, empty liquor bottles, blood identified as his, and it was assumed his body would one day be found in the lake. Several months later, circumstances cause the brothers to question the possibility that their father could be alive. Could his disappearance be connected to the political intrigue that they find themselves at the center of? An international assassin, the assassination of US senators and of course, a money trail, make for a hard to put down story. An Amazon First Read.
January 29, 2026
3.75 🌟 because of the ending…
Okay!!! This book was a lot of fun.
It was super easy to read and moved at a fast pace, making it incredibly entertaining from start to finish. I genuinely enjoyed it and found myself flying through the pages. My only small wish is that the ending had been a bit more dramatic to really seal the impact.
Overall, it was a fun, engaging read that kept me entertained throughout.
Thank you, Amazon, for the ARC!
Okay!!! This book was a lot of fun.
It was super easy to read and moved at a fast pace, making it incredibly entertaining from start to finish. I genuinely enjoyed it and found myself flying through the pages. My only small wish is that the ending had been a bit more dramatic to really seal the impact.
Overall, it was a fun, engaging read that kept me entertained throughout.
Thank you, Amazon, for the ARC!
January 31, 2026
A must read thriller
I loved reading book because it is full of suspense, twist and turns. Each chapter left me wanting more. This book is binge worthy, as it keeps you engaged.
I never heard of this author before, but after reading this, I'm now a fan. Will be looking forward to reading more of this author's book.
I loved reading book because it is full of suspense, twist and turns. Each chapter left me wanting more. This book is binge worthy, as it keeps you engaged.
I never heard of this author before, but after reading this, I'm now a fan. Will be looking forward to reading more of this author's book.
January 7, 2026
I picked In His Wake as one of my January Amazon first reads! This is my first completed book of 2026 and….it did NOT disappoint!! 🤩🤩
The first chapter immediately gets your blood pumping and adrenaline up and get ready because it will not slow down until the last chapter! If you are looking for mystery/high action/family mending/even a rekindled romance all wrapped into one….this is your book!!!
This is the first book I have read by Chad Zunker but it will NOT be the last!!!
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The first chapter immediately gets your blood pumping and adrenaline up and get ready because it will not slow down until the last chapter! If you are looking for mystery/high action/family mending/even a rekindled romance all wrapped into one….this is your book!!!
This is the first book I have read by Chad Zunker but it will NOT be the last!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 9, 2026
Oh, wow! You have to read this!
This is an adrenaline-filled story that is constantly spinning as secrets arise and information swirls into and through itself.
The characters are very well written and the plot will grab you on page one and swirl in your mind as you read and take everything in.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I can’t wait to read more. At times, you don’t think you can turn the page fast enough.
This is an adrenaline-filled story that is constantly spinning as secrets arise and information swirls into and through itself.
The characters are very well written and the plot will grab you on page one and swirl in your mind as you read and take everything in.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I can’t wait to read more. At times, you don’t think you can turn the page fast enough.
January 21, 2026
3.5 stars rounded down. It was a quick read, and the second half of the book definitely captured me with twists and turns. The writing style was kind of elementary, which I guess is fine and what made it such a quick read.
I may check out some other books from this author, because he does come highly rated and recommended.
I may check out some other books from this author, because he does come highly rated and recommended.
February 14, 2026
Another Zunker book that did not disappoint. The multilayered plot and continued suspense throughout the story had me zooming through this novel. Political intrigue mixed with a love interest made the story relatable and full of action.
March 7, 2026
3.5 Stars
I really enjoyed how fast paced and easy to read this was, but I think it lacked any “surprise” luster. I think this is a movie or a show I could really get into, but this is more of an action packed book than a thriller. Looking to read more by Chad Zunker!
I really enjoyed how fast paced and easy to read this was, but I think it lacked any “surprise” luster. I think this is a movie or a show I could really get into, but this is more of an action packed book than a thriller. Looking to read more by Chad Zunker!
January 10, 2026
Chad Zunker never disappoints!
February 8, 2026
I liked that this was full of suspense and had a good plot. However there were too many characters to keep track of 😵💫
February 21, 2026
Great book! I would definitely read more by this author. I loved the format moving from character to character in short bursts
March 3, 2026
3.8 ⭐️
March 4, 2026
kinda had “the night agent” vibes with all the running around following a lead stuff that was going on… overall pretty good read! 3.25
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