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A Suitcase Mystery #2
Nemesis: A Suitcase Mystery, Book Two
Nemesis is Part Two, the ending of A Suitcase Mystery thriller. In a few words - a deadly secret is found in a suitcase full of stolen gold. Years later, it leads to a series of unexplainable murders while the FBI hunts for a top foreign killer spy.
The story starts in Latvia, near Riga, during the final days of the Second World War. A young boy, Ben Kalninsh, searches an abandoned coal mine tunnel for stolen guns the soldiers hid inside. Unfortunately for him, he meets an AWOL Soviet Army officer on the run instead. The officer is involved in a theft of a large amount of gold from one of his superiors and had it hidden inside the same tunnel. Unknown to him, one of the valises holds also a diary with top Soviet secrets related to espionage in the US. And so, by entering the tunnel, Ben sets into motion deadly events which will follow him into his adult life.
Years later, in Minnesota, his father is gunned down. And no one knows why. FBI agents approach Ben with the news of the murder of his father. Special Agent Miriam Dokes and Agent Book are assigned to the case which includes the torture and murder of his father's doctor friend, Karlis Goulbis.
The FBI manager, Bob Sawyer, has a hunch there's something much more valuable than the stolen gold. Due to so many secret projects and so many years gone by, the affair becomes the proverbial search for a "needle in a haystack". In order to find the answers, Ben, the principal character, needs to go back to Switzerland, to a bank where the gold is hidden. And, from there on, Death stalks Ben and all other participants in the gold heist. Nemesis provides the denouement of the story.
The story starts in Latvia, near Riga, during the final days of the Second World War. A young boy, Ben Kalninsh, searches an abandoned coal mine tunnel for stolen guns the soldiers hid inside. Unfortunately for him, he meets an AWOL Soviet Army officer on the run instead. The officer is involved in a theft of a large amount of gold from one of his superiors and had it hidden inside the same tunnel. Unknown to him, one of the valises holds also a diary with top Soviet secrets related to espionage in the US. And so, by entering the tunnel, Ben sets into motion deadly events which will follow him into his adult life.
Years later, in Minnesota, his father is gunned down. And no one knows why. FBI agents approach Ben with the news of the murder of his father. Special Agent Miriam Dokes and Agent Book are assigned to the case which includes the torture and murder of his father's doctor friend, Karlis Goulbis.
The FBI manager, Bob Sawyer, has a hunch there's something much more valuable than the stolen gold. Due to so many secret projects and so many years gone by, the affair becomes the proverbial search for a "needle in a haystack". In order to find the answers, Ben, the principal character, needs to go back to Switzerland, to a bank where the gold is hidden. And, from there on, Death stalks Ben and all other participants in the gold heist. Nemesis provides the denouement of the story.
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First published June 28, 2013
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November 2, 2013
Part 2 of A Suitcase Mystery, Nemesis by Steven Nedelton digs deeper into what young Ben found in a Latvian coal mine at the end of WWII. There was more than just gold, there is a deadly diary, one filled with proof of espionage and deceit. When the consequences of a young boy’s curiosity follow Ben into adulthood, and around the globe, no one is safe. The stakes are high, with interest starting at the top and working its way down the ranks to the agents working the case for the FBI. If Ben retrieves the suitcase will it end the carnage that haunts his family? Will it uncover more secrets within various governments? The webs of deceit run old and deep.
Once again Steven Nedelton creates tension with his words as this twist in the suitcase story reveals itself. The dialogue is intense, detailed and heavy-handed, the mental dialogue is even more so, giving a gritty look at those in power or those who serve the powerful. If you’ve never feared the power of those who govern or the way their minds work, you may after sitting like a fly on the wall throughout this dark tale. Which actually led me to think, why would anyone put their clandestine operations down on paper?
I received a review copy from the author in exchange for my honest review.
Publication Date: June 28, 2013
Publisher: Steven Nedelton
ISBN: 1490563849
Genre: Adult Fiction/Intrigue
Page Count: 366
Available from: Amazon / Barnes & Noble
For more reviews check out Tome Tender's Book Blog or find us on Facebook.
Once again Steven Nedelton creates tension with his words as this twist in the suitcase story reveals itself. The dialogue is intense, detailed and heavy-handed, the mental dialogue is even more so, giving a gritty look at those in power or those who serve the powerful. If you’ve never feared the power of those who govern or the way their minds work, you may after sitting like a fly on the wall throughout this dark tale. Which actually led me to think, why would anyone put their clandestine operations down on paper?
I received a review copy from the author in exchange for my honest review.
Publication Date: June 28, 2013
Publisher: Steven Nedelton
ISBN: 1490563849
Genre: Adult Fiction/Intrigue
Page Count: 366
Available from: Amazon / Barnes & Noble
For more reviews check out Tome Tender's Book Blog or find us on Facebook.
January 16, 2016
REVIEW
This book is Part II of A SUITCASE MYSTERY SERIES. This book picks up where the first book, A SUITCASE MYSTERY began. There is a a suitcase full of gold that has been stolen. Along with the gold there is a deadly secret. Years go by and murders start happening. There just doesn't seem to be any answers as to why these murders happened. While this is going on the FBI is on the hunt for a top foreign spy who kills people. This takes place near Riga, during the final days of WWII.
Young Ben Kalninsh investigates a old coal mine tunnel where there was supposedly stolen guns inside. Surprising to him, he met a Soviet Army officer who is AWOL and on the run. The officer was on the run because he had stolen a large amount of gold and it was taken to the tunnel to hid.
He doesn't know it but one of the valises there is a diary that holds a top Soviet secret that has to do with espionage in the U.S.. Ben entering the tunnel sets some deadly events in motion. This will affect Ben for the rest of his life. Years go by. Ben's father is murdered. But why? No one seems to know. This happened after the family moved to Minnesota. Ben finds out about his murdered father from the FBI. Not only had Ben's father been murdered but a doctor friend had been tortured and murdered. The FBI manager has a gut feeling that there is more to this than the stolen gold. so many projects and so many years gone by, it was like looking for a "needle in a haystack". In order to solve all of this, Ben decides to go back to Switzerland where the gold is. Death is hanging on to Ben's shirt tail and haunts Ben and all the participant's in the gold heist.
Pick up a copy of NEMISIS after you've read THE SUITCASE MYSTERY Book One and go on a wild ride with Ben. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves, mysteries, murder, intrigue and all that goes with it, this is the book for you. You get the cake and the frosting too.
I would give this book 4 STARS,
I was given a complimentary e-copy of this book NEMISIS from the author, Steven Nedleton (pen name: Ned Stevens)for my honest opinion.
This book is Part II of A SUITCASE MYSTERY SERIES. This book picks up where the first book, A SUITCASE MYSTERY began. There is a a suitcase full of gold that has been stolen. Along with the gold there is a deadly secret. Years go by and murders start happening. There just doesn't seem to be any answers as to why these murders happened. While this is going on the FBI is on the hunt for a top foreign spy who kills people. This takes place near Riga, during the final days of WWII.
Young Ben Kalninsh investigates a old coal mine tunnel where there was supposedly stolen guns inside. Surprising to him, he met a Soviet Army officer who is AWOL and on the run. The officer was on the run because he had stolen a large amount of gold and it was taken to the tunnel to hid.
He doesn't know it but one of the valises there is a diary that holds a top Soviet secret that has to do with espionage in the U.S.. Ben entering the tunnel sets some deadly events in motion. This will affect Ben for the rest of his life. Years go by. Ben's father is murdered. But why? No one seems to know. This happened after the family moved to Minnesota. Ben finds out about his murdered father from the FBI. Not only had Ben's father been murdered but a doctor friend had been tortured and murdered. The FBI manager has a gut feeling that there is more to this than the stolen gold. so many projects and so many years gone by, it was like looking for a "needle in a haystack". In order to solve all of this, Ben decides to go back to Switzerland where the gold is. Death is hanging on to Ben's shirt tail and haunts Ben and all the participant's in the gold heist.
Pick up a copy of NEMISIS after you've read THE SUITCASE MYSTERY Book One and go on a wild ride with Ben. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves, mysteries, murder, intrigue and all that goes with it, this is the book for you. You get the cake and the frosting too.
I would give this book 4 STARS,
I was given a complimentary e-copy of this book NEMISIS from the author, Steven Nedleton (pen name: Ned Stevens)for my honest opinion.
November 6, 2013
Please see the review for Steven Nedelton/Ned Stevens book 'A Suitcase Mystery' as this book was read immediately after reading that book so as to get the entire story for the review that was requested by Mr. Nedelton at my review site. Mr. Nedelton did not read the review policy wherein an author may request that The Magnolia Blossom Review NOT post the review to outside venues within 2 days after the review appears on the site. His review appeared on October 16 and the first outside review appeared at Amazon.com nearly 2 weeks later - giving him ample time to request that the review not be posted elsewhere.
Therefore, the review of this book (which as mentioned is tied to book 1) stands and regardless of Mr. Nedelton's opinion of my ability to review books - I stand behind my review 100%.
Thank you.
Therefore, the review of this book (which as mentioned is tied to book 1) stands and regardless of Mr. Nedelton's opinion of my ability to review books - I stand behind my review 100%.
Thank you.
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July 1, 2013I edited this book. I do not receive remuneration based upon sales. Because it is outside of my normal genre/interests, I am not comfortable rating or reviewing the book. If you liked the previous book, and are a fan of spy-thrillers and very complex stories about espionage involving a large cast of characters, you might find this book interesting.
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