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Twisted Wire
Enda Osin, correspondent for the Herald, loves political intrigue. After receiving a strange telephone message he thinks is for someone else, he is quickly embroiled in murder, industrial espionage, and a race against time to prevent the world’s first hyper-speed aircraft from crashing. The head of a Russian spy cell knows enough about Enda to manipulate him into unknowingly deliver secret plans into Moscow’s hands. Involved in an unbelievably complex and clever plot, Enda and his wife, beautiful Jessica Du Ross and right-hand man, ‘Fish,’ find themselves on the run from the police and a ruthless Russian agent, Voss, who has orders to kill. In desperation, Enda looks to MI6 for help but is hampered in his quest to expose a mole within the British secret service. MI5 and MI6 are playing politics with each other and with Moscow in a power game to use the mole for their own purposes. In a final double twist, an agent returns to Moscow, Enda sends a gift to the Americans and ‘Fish’ reveals a shocking secret.
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September 8, 2014
Ray Stone has written a fabulous piece of fiction and the second in the Enda Osin trilogy. To date I would say this is his best work.
Enda Osin, political columnist, once again becomes embroiled in a political scandal, this time of huge proportions. A strange call from a wrong number and Enda is investigating. What he gets into is political intrigue and scandal followed by sabotage and murder. The stakes are high and lives are at risk, especially Enda’s. With assistance from a few dedicated people, some strange, some not so, some out to settle a score, and all of them willing to risk their lives to help Enda get to the truth, they embark on a most dangerous mission.
The characters are wonderful and true to the part they play. I loved them, especially Fish, who enters the story early on and is an integral part. The action scenes are well-written and I had trouble putting the book down, wanting to see what would happen next.
I highly recommend this book and very much look forward to the next Enda adventure from Ray Stone which will be released in early 2015.
Enda Osin, political columnist, once again becomes embroiled in a political scandal, this time of huge proportions. A strange call from a wrong number and Enda is investigating. What he gets into is political intrigue and scandal followed by sabotage and murder. The stakes are high and lives are at risk, especially Enda’s. With assistance from a few dedicated people, some strange, some not so, some out to settle a score, and all of them willing to risk their lives to help Enda get to the truth, they embark on a most dangerous mission.
The characters are wonderful and true to the part they play. I loved them, especially Fish, who enters the story early on and is an integral part. The action scenes are well-written and I had trouble putting the book down, wanting to see what would happen next.
I highly recommend this book and very much look forward to the next Enda adventure from Ray Stone which will be released in early 2015.
September 16, 2014
Super glad to receive ‘Twisted Wire’ for review before it is published. After reading ‘Isia’s Secret’, I couldn’t wait to read another Enda Osin mystery.
Enda, now married to Jessica, gets involved in industrial espionage. After receiving a strange phone call regarding delivery of a package, Enda decides to investigate and uncover a good story for the Herald. In this part of the trilogy Fish who is an ex con joins the team. Enda and Jessica discover that two giant companies are competing to get access to advanced technology in order to develop a hyper-speed aircraft. Everything gets complicated when intelligent agencies become involved and little by little Enda and Jessica enter into a web of political intrigue without knowing who they can trust.
As I expected, ‘Twisted Wire’ is another well-crafted thriller by Raymond Stone. New characters like Fish are described vividly and the plot is so thrilling that you will read it nonstop. Stone keeps the style of his previous book as Enda’s POV mixed with an omniscient POV.
If you haven’t read the first book make sure to do so before ‘Twisted Wire’ comes out. I look forward to reading the last book of the Enda Osin trilogy soon. 5 out of 5 stars
Azadeh Nafissi
Screenwriter/Filmmaker (Paris)
Enda, now married to Jessica, gets involved in industrial espionage. After receiving a strange phone call regarding delivery of a package, Enda decides to investigate and uncover a good story for the Herald. In this part of the trilogy Fish who is an ex con joins the team. Enda and Jessica discover that two giant companies are competing to get access to advanced technology in order to develop a hyper-speed aircraft. Everything gets complicated when intelligent agencies become involved and little by little Enda and Jessica enter into a web of political intrigue without knowing who they can trust.
As I expected, ‘Twisted Wire’ is another well-crafted thriller by Raymond Stone. New characters like Fish are described vividly and the plot is so thrilling that you will read it nonstop. Stone keeps the style of his previous book as Enda’s POV mixed with an omniscient POV.
If you haven’t read the first book make sure to do so before ‘Twisted Wire’ comes out. I look forward to reading the last book of the Enda Osin trilogy soon. 5 out of 5 stars
Azadeh Nafissi
Screenwriter/Filmmaker (Paris)
October 5, 2014
Twisted Wire is another in the Enda Osin series where, as an investigative Journalist Enda receives a mysterious phone message about a parcel and although counselled by his young wife, Jessica, to not ‘start digging something up…’ he follows up on the address in the message because it seems familiar.
Unable to ignore the questions raised by the parcel and the message Enda begins on a trail that uncovers international espionage that takes him to Germany and other parts of Europe. Jessica, who takes on the role of research assistant, travels with him.
These two are very well portrayed. We hear the story from Enda’s point of view but Jessica plays her part right up to the point where Enda is devastated by the prospect of losing her. They work as a team and neither upstages the other.
However, it is an Enda Osin story and he is never too far from the action. The story is told from two points of view – Enda’s and the point of view of the perpetrators representing agencies competing for the advanced aircraft technology.
As a reader who likes to see the characters live on the page I found the character of Fish very appealing. He was believable in every way. He spoke and behaved as I would expect him to and he was an excellent contrast to Jessica and Enda. Loved him! Scruffy, unreliable and unexpectedly turning up at critical times. I hope he’s in the next book.
Olga who has a tattooed face, I’m not so sure about. I found myself wondering how someone with such distinctive markings could hide from the Russian agents who were chasing her. So I wondered what the tattoos were like.
Now a bit about the plot without giving too much away. Once again journalist, Enda cannot resist following a lead that has the air of mystery and intrigue about it. He intercepts delivery of a memory stick on which are classified plans for the SX56 hyper supersonic aircraft, the next big thing in international weaponry. The superpowers are after this highly classified information and want to be first to build it. Enda senses a good story and nothing can stop him following his journalistic instincts which lead to a race from Europe to UK involving people at the highest government levels.
Enda and Jessica dodge the bullets and get the plans into the right hands but not without huge risk to themselves. As in ‘Isia’s Secret’ he acts against government advice and runs the gauntlet but emerges to tell his story. The story has pace and is complex plot-wise.
This is a step up from his first novel, ‘Isia’s Secret’ and I look forward to reading the next in the trilogy.
Fantastic read with a clever plot.
Unable to ignore the questions raised by the parcel and the message Enda begins on a trail that uncovers international espionage that takes him to Germany and other parts of Europe. Jessica, who takes on the role of research assistant, travels with him.
These two are very well portrayed. We hear the story from Enda’s point of view but Jessica plays her part right up to the point where Enda is devastated by the prospect of losing her. They work as a team and neither upstages the other.
However, it is an Enda Osin story and he is never too far from the action. The story is told from two points of view – Enda’s and the point of view of the perpetrators representing agencies competing for the advanced aircraft technology.
As a reader who likes to see the characters live on the page I found the character of Fish very appealing. He was believable in every way. He spoke and behaved as I would expect him to and he was an excellent contrast to Jessica and Enda. Loved him! Scruffy, unreliable and unexpectedly turning up at critical times. I hope he’s in the next book.
Olga who has a tattooed face, I’m not so sure about. I found myself wondering how someone with such distinctive markings could hide from the Russian agents who were chasing her. So I wondered what the tattoos were like.
Now a bit about the plot without giving too much away. Once again journalist, Enda cannot resist following a lead that has the air of mystery and intrigue about it. He intercepts delivery of a memory stick on which are classified plans for the SX56 hyper supersonic aircraft, the next big thing in international weaponry. The superpowers are after this highly classified information and want to be first to build it. Enda senses a good story and nothing can stop him following his journalistic instincts which lead to a race from Europe to UK involving people at the highest government levels.
Enda and Jessica dodge the bullets and get the plans into the right hands but not without huge risk to themselves. As in ‘Isia’s Secret’ he acts against government advice and runs the gauntlet but emerges to tell his story. The story has pace and is complex plot-wise.
This is a step up from his first novel, ‘Isia’s Secret’ and I look forward to reading the next in the trilogy.
Fantastic read with a clever plot.
October 5, 2014
I was excited to receive a copy of Twisted Wire from Ray Stone in advance of its release. I've read all of Ray's books to date and this one is definitely the leading edge of a body of great work.
Ray Stone writes devilishly intricate plots, interwoven with great action, twists and most importantly realistic and enthralling characters. Enda Osin is unforgettable and engrossing as the bulldoggedly curious political journalist who just can't keep out of trouble - anywhere. If it's not with the governments he writes about, it's with his editor Max - or with his equally engaging wife,Jessica. Jessica is everything that Enda isn't: beautiful, sophisticated, elegant and thoughtful. Together, they take on the world once again and it's a real page-turner to see what they uncover and if they come out of it unscathed.
I highly recommend this book and this author to anyone who enjoys a good thriller. And I encourage you to read the first Enda novel, Isia's Secret, as well. In fact, get them both together and binge read your way through Enda's adventures. You won't be sorry.
Thanks, Ray, for the chance to read your work. I look forward to the next Enda Osin novel - which I understand will be released in early 2015
Ray Stone writes devilishly intricate plots, interwoven with great action, twists and most importantly realistic and enthralling characters. Enda Osin is unforgettable and engrossing as the bulldoggedly curious political journalist who just can't keep out of trouble - anywhere. If it's not with the governments he writes about, it's with his editor Max - or with his equally engaging wife,Jessica. Jessica is everything that Enda isn't: beautiful, sophisticated, elegant and thoughtful. Together, they take on the world once again and it's a real page-turner to see what they uncover and if they come out of it unscathed.
I highly recommend this book and this author to anyone who enjoys a good thriller. And I encourage you to read the first Enda novel, Isia's Secret, as well. In fact, get them both together and binge read your way through Enda's adventures. You won't be sorry.
Thanks, Ray, for the chance to read your work. I look forward to the next Enda Osin novel - which I understand will be released in early 2015
October 6, 2014
Every new book is better than the one before! This one has all the elements of a great story: vibrant characters, plenty of cliffhangers, and a plot so current it could have been taken from the Sunday London Times.
Once again, we get the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of our favorite jaded, sarcastic and obsessive political reporter, Enda Ocin. Enda has now settled into married life with the beautiful and proper Jessica Du Rosse. A new character named Fish, Enda’s man Friday, has talents that constantly amaze Enda. As usual, the beauty of Ray Stone’s writing is his gift to write with characters so real and unique you could spot them in the crowd at Time Square on New Year’s Eve.
The plot of this story is fairly simple but Stone will capture your attention when Enda is sucked into a conspiracy to commit industrial espionage with a twist. The streets and alleyways of Europe come alive as the setting for this breathless story about a futuristic plane. Before you pick up this book and begin to read make sure you have plenty of snacks and a comfortable chair. It is going to be a long night!
Once again, we get the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of our favorite jaded, sarcastic and obsessive political reporter, Enda Ocin. Enda has now settled into married life with the beautiful and proper Jessica Du Rosse. A new character named Fish, Enda’s man Friday, has talents that constantly amaze Enda. As usual, the beauty of Ray Stone’s writing is his gift to write with characters so real and unique you could spot them in the crowd at Time Square on New Year’s Eve.
The plot of this story is fairly simple but Stone will capture your attention when Enda is sucked into a conspiracy to commit industrial espionage with a twist. The streets and alleyways of Europe come alive as the setting for this breathless story about a futuristic plane. Before you pick up this book and begin to read make sure you have plenty of snacks and a comfortable chair. It is going to be a long night!
October 3, 2014
Another thriller from that British ex-pat. His use of geography and thrilling plot twists are much better in this the second volume in Enda's life story. His use of UKism's makes this read even more enjoyable, even if he can't spell like us colonials! I'd highly recommend this thriller suspense to anyone that has every read Clive Cussler, Ken Follet or James Patterson novels. His details are hard to break, yet he stills leaves a lot to your imagination. I felt dirty in the plot along with the characters. I for one am waiting anxiously for the next Enda story to unfold!
Ray - thanks for the entertainment, the book was a page turner - even on my Kindle! Deb told me to put it down on many recent nights this week so she could rest! I plan to reread it in the very near future. Best work to date!
Ray - thanks for the entertainment, the book was a page turner - even on my Kindle! Deb told me to put it down on many recent nights this week so she could rest! I plan to reread it in the very near future. Best work to date!
January 26, 2023
I loved this book! I loved the characters, especially Fish, who enters the story early on and plays a very important part throughout the book. The action scenes are well-written and I had trouble putting the book down, wanting to see what would happen next.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
June 3, 2019
Excellent political thriller with neat action and remarkable characters
December 29, 2014
In the first book, Enda met the beautiful West Indian Jessica Du Rose and worked together with her to solve his case. Now in this second book Enda and Jessica are happily married, which I was really glad to hear about.
Enda receives a strange call asking him to pick up and deliver a package, which makes him highly suspicious of the whole deal. He soon figures out that the call to him might have been a mistake, and by taking the courier’s identity and following through with the delivery, he might just uncover an espionage plot of industrial proportions.
What soon Enda discovers is that there are two major corporations both involved in industrial espionage, who are competing against each other to bring a particular product (hyper speed aircraft) first to market. The problem, however, is that people are dropping around Enda left and right, so now he has not only the big competing companies on his tails, but also various agencies, who are not so sure he is innocent of the crimes.
The plot is quite suspenseful – I found it to be more so than the first book in the series – and the action doesn’t let go even for a minute until the very satisfying end.
Enda Osin’s world is a rich one, full of interesting characters, some which do seem unsavory, but turn out to be anything but.
The writing is great, and the author managed to bring us into a fast paced and dangerous world, and make us enjoy every moment of it.
Full book review at http://mysterysequels.com/twisted-wir...
Enda receives a strange call asking him to pick up and deliver a package, which makes him highly suspicious of the whole deal. He soon figures out that the call to him might have been a mistake, and by taking the courier’s identity and following through with the delivery, he might just uncover an espionage plot of industrial proportions.
What soon Enda discovers is that there are two major corporations both involved in industrial espionage, who are competing against each other to bring a particular product (hyper speed aircraft) first to market. The problem, however, is that people are dropping around Enda left and right, so now he has not only the big competing companies on his tails, but also various agencies, who are not so sure he is innocent of the crimes.
The plot is quite suspenseful – I found it to be more so than the first book in the series – and the action doesn’t let go even for a minute until the very satisfying end.
Enda Osin’s world is a rich one, full of interesting characters, some which do seem unsavory, but turn out to be anything but.
The writing is great, and the author managed to bring us into a fast paced and dangerous world, and make us enjoy every moment of it.
Full book review at http://mysterysequels.com/twisted-wir...
October 6, 2014
Ray Stone writes devilishly intricate plots
I was excited to receive a copy of Twisted Wire from Ray Stone in advance of its release. I've read all of Ray's books to date and this one is definitely the leading edge of a body of great work.
Ray Stone writes devilishly intricate plots, interwoven with great action, twists and most importantly realistic and enthralling characters. Enda Osin is unforgettable and engrossing as the bulldoggedly curious political journalist who just can't keep out of trouble - anywhere. If it's not with the governments he writes about, it's with his editor Max - or with his equally engaging wife,Jessica. Jessica is everything that Enda isn't: beautiful, sophisticated, elegant and thoughtful. Together, they take on the world once again and it's a real page-turner to see what they uncover and if they come out of it unscathed.
I highly recommend this book and this author to anyone who enjoys a good thriller. And I encourage you to read the first Enda novel, Isia's Secret, as well. In fact, get them both together and binge read your way through Enda's adventures. You won't be sorry.
I look forward to the next Enda Osin novel - which I understand will be released in early 2015. [by A.M.Connor]
I was excited to receive a copy of Twisted Wire from Ray Stone in advance of its release. I've read all of Ray's books to date and this one is definitely the leading edge of a body of great work.
Ray Stone writes devilishly intricate plots, interwoven with great action, twists and most importantly realistic and enthralling characters. Enda Osin is unforgettable and engrossing as the bulldoggedly curious political journalist who just can't keep out of trouble - anywhere. If it's not with the governments he writes about, it's with his editor Max - or with his equally engaging wife,Jessica. Jessica is everything that Enda isn't: beautiful, sophisticated, elegant and thoughtful. Together, they take on the world once again and it's a real page-turner to see what they uncover and if they come out of it unscathed.
I highly recommend this book and this author to anyone who enjoys a good thriller. And I encourage you to read the first Enda novel, Isia's Secret, as well. In fact, get them both together and binge read your way through Enda's adventures. You won't be sorry.
I look forward to the next Enda Osin novel - which I understand will be released in early 2015. [by A.M.Connor]
December 7, 2014
Twisted wire is a complex spy thriller. The prologue introduces us to Nigel Silsbury, a spy who is searching for the mole in MI6, a man known as Krane. Enda Osin is a political reporter for the Herald newspaper, he returns from holiday to a strange message on his phone. He follows up the lead and finds himself involved with industrial espionage and the theft of material about a high-speed experimental air craft.
The storyline involves the Americans, Russians, the EU and the British secret service in a plot line with plenty of twists and turns as spies are exposed, sabotage planned and deals are double crossed. Enda Osin, his wife Jessica and a handy right hand man called Fish sniff out a story and try to help justice win. Determined to be able to get a story for the paper Enda goes to great lengths and takes huge risks as he follows a trail to Germany and Europe.
A good storyline, a little of the dialogue didn't flow on occasions as much as I would have hoped and I did struggle with the amount of characters and all the names, however a good ending which I didn't see coming and had me checking back to the beginning of the book to re-read the prologue.
The storyline involves the Americans, Russians, the EU and the British secret service in a plot line with plenty of twists and turns as spies are exposed, sabotage planned and deals are double crossed. Enda Osin, his wife Jessica and a handy right hand man called Fish sniff out a story and try to help justice win. Determined to be able to get a story for the paper Enda goes to great lengths and takes huge risks as he follows a trail to Germany and Europe.
A good storyline, a little of the dialogue didn't flow on occasions as much as I would have hoped and I did struggle with the amount of characters and all the names, however a good ending which I didn't see coming and had me checking back to the beginning of the book to re-read the prologue.
November 15, 2018
Political intrigue, industrial espionage, and games played between M5 and MI6 are just the beginning to this thriller that brings the Herald’s political columnist, Enda Osin, into the vortex.
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