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Welcome to Tracker. This book takes you on a thrilling journey with Richard Tinbell, an ordinary data processor who, because of a computer error, finds himself the most wanted man in the nation. After he receives a routine injection to protect him from a killer virus, he discovers he has the virus.
More alarming is the discovery the government gave him the deadly disease to silence him, because he found out the government is killing off people to save cost for Social Security and Medicare. He must, with the help of a ragtag group of co-conspirators, bring down the officials running this fatal program before the police, his company, or homeland security finds him, or the virus catches up with him.
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More alarming is the discovery the government gave him the deadly disease to silence him, because he found out the government is killing off people to save cost for Social Security and Medicare. He must, with the help of a ragtag group of co-conspirators, bring down the officials running this fatal program before the police, his company, or homeland security finds him, or the virus catches up with him.
If you wish to learn more follow the link to www.terrycavanaughbooks.com
214 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 13, 2026
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Terry Cavanaugh
4 books10 followersHi, My name is Terry Cavanaugh. I am excited that you are looking at my books. I just want to take a moment and introduce myself. I have lived in Southeastern Ohio for 30-plus years. I’m a retired Methodist pastor. I’ve served churches in Belpre, Laurelville, Adelphi, Jackson, Georgetown, Greenville, and others, all in Ohio. I am a graduate of Muncie Central High School, Ohio Christian University, and The Methodist Theological School of Ohio. I’ve served as a police Chaplain for Jackson, Ohio since May 2021.
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September 2, 2026I picked up this book because the premise sounded like exactly the kind of paranoid thriller I love. An ordinary guy, a computer error, a deadly virus, and a government conspiracy. It reminded me of some of my favorite classic thrillers from the 1970s, and I was curious to see how Cavanaugh would pull it off.
The book follows Richard Tinbell, a data processor who suddenly finds himself the most wanted man in the country. A routine injection to protect him from a virus ends up infecting him with that very virus. The reason is terrifying. He discovered that the government is deliberately killing off people to save money on Social Security and Medicare, and they need to silence him. He has to stay ahead of the police, his company, and Homeland Security while also trying to survive the disease that is slowly killing him.
What I loved most about this book is how grounded Richard feels. He is not a trained operative or a natural hero. He is just an ordinary guy who is scared, confused, and desperate. That made him so easy to root for. His reactions feel real. He makes mistakes, he second guesses himself, and he has to rely on other people to help him. That is refreshing in a genre where protagonists are often superhuman.
The conspiracy is genuinely chilling. The idea that people in power might treat human lives as numbers on a spreadsheet is disturbing because it feels plausible. Cavanaugh does not overexplain it or turn it into a lecture. He just presents it as a fact that Richard has to deal with, and that makes it more effective.
I also really enjoyed the supporting cast. The ragtag group of co-conspirators adds heart to the story. They are imperfect people taking huge risks because they believe something is wrong. Their willingness to help Richard gave the story some warmth and reminded me that people can come together when they have something important to fight for.
That said, I do have some issues. The book has some technical problems. A few readers mentioned typos and grammatical errors, and I noticed them too. They are not so bad that they ruin the story, but they are distracting. A good editor would have caught them. I also thought the pacing was a bit uneven in the middle. The beginning is gripping and the ending is satisfying, but there were a few sections where the momentum lagged.
The writing style is straightforward and functional. It gets the job done, but it does not have the kind of lyrical prose that some readers might want. This is a plot driven thriller, and the focus is on action and suspense rather than beautiful language.
The book follows Richard Tinbell, a data processor who suddenly finds himself the most wanted man in the country. A routine injection to protect him from a virus ends up infecting him with that very virus. The reason is terrifying. He discovered that the government is deliberately killing off people to save money on Social Security and Medicare, and they need to silence him. He has to stay ahead of the police, his company, and Homeland Security while also trying to survive the disease that is slowly killing him.
What I loved most about this book is how grounded Richard feels. He is not a trained operative or a natural hero. He is just an ordinary guy who is scared, confused, and desperate. That made him so easy to root for. His reactions feel real. He makes mistakes, he second guesses himself, and he has to rely on other people to help him. That is refreshing in a genre where protagonists are often superhuman.
The conspiracy is genuinely chilling. The idea that people in power might treat human lives as numbers on a spreadsheet is disturbing because it feels plausible. Cavanaugh does not overexplain it or turn it into a lecture. He just presents it as a fact that Richard has to deal with, and that makes it more effective.
I also really enjoyed the supporting cast. The ragtag group of co-conspirators adds heart to the story. They are imperfect people taking huge risks because they believe something is wrong. Their willingness to help Richard gave the story some warmth and reminded me that people can come together when they have something important to fight for.
That said, I do have some issues. The book has some technical problems. A few readers mentioned typos and grammatical errors, and I noticed them too. They are not so bad that they ruin the story, but they are distracting. A good editor would have caught them. I also thought the pacing was a bit uneven in the middle. The beginning is gripping and the ending is satisfying, but there were a few sections where the momentum lagged.
The writing style is straightforward and functional. It gets the job done, but it does not have the kind of lyrical prose that some readers might want. This is a plot driven thriller, and the focus is on action and suspense rather than beautiful language.
August 14, 2026
Tracker has a premise that made me want to keep reading because Richard Tinbell’s problem is both bizarre and terrifying. Imagine being an ordinary employee one day and suddenly discovering that you are the most wanted person in the country because of a computer error. Then imagine finding out that the injection you received to protect you from a deadly virus actually gave you the virus. That is a nightmare.
I liked Richard because his reactions feel grounded. He isn't magically prepared for everything that happens to him. He has to figure things out as he goes, and his fear, confusion, and determination make him easy to root for.
The conspiracy surrounding the government’s plan was probably the most disturbing part of the story for me. The idea of people being deliberately targeted to reduce the cost of Social Security and Medicare is chilling, particularly because it forces the reader to think about how statistics and budgets can become dangerous when human lives are treated as numbers.
The supporting characters also helped make Richard’s journey more interesting. They are an imperfect group, but they come together because they believe something is seriously wrong.
Overall, I found Tracker suspenseful, unsettling, and surprisingly thought-provoking. It combines conspiracy, science, government secrets, and survival into a story that kept me curious about what would happen next.
I liked Richard because his reactions feel grounded. He isn't magically prepared for everything that happens to him. He has to figure things out as he goes, and his fear, confusion, and determination make him easy to root for.
The conspiracy surrounding the government’s plan was probably the most disturbing part of the story for me. The idea of people being deliberately targeted to reduce the cost of Social Security and Medicare is chilling, particularly because it forces the reader to think about how statistics and budgets can become dangerous when human lives are treated as numbers.
The supporting characters also helped make Richard’s journey more interesting. They are an imperfect group, but they come together because they believe something is seriously wrong.
Overall, I found Tracker suspenseful, unsettling, and surprisingly thought-provoking. It combines conspiracy, science, government secrets, and survival into a story that kept me curious about what would happen next.
August 14, 2026
Tracker grabbed my attention almost immediately because Richard Tinbell’s situation goes from ordinary to terrifying so quickly. He starts out as a regular data processor, but a simple computer error suddenly turns him into the most wanted man in the country. That alone would be stressful enough, but discovering that he has been deliberately infected with a deadly virus makes everything much more frightening.
What I enjoyed most was the way the story puts an ordinary person into an extraordinary situation. Richard doesn’t feel like a superhero who knows exactly what to do. He has to depend on other people, make difficult decisions, and keep moving while knowing that the government, the police, and even the virus itself are working against him.
The conspiracy involving Social Security and Medicare also gave the story something more to think about. I found myself wondering how far people in positions of power might go when they believe their actions are justified by money or efficiency.
The ragtag group helping Richard added some warmth to an otherwise dark situation. Their cooperation reminded me that people can come together when they have something important to fight for.
Overall, Tracker is a fast-paced thriller with conspiracy, danger, and a surprisingly human story at its center.
What I enjoyed most was the way the story puts an ordinary person into an extraordinary situation. Richard doesn’t feel like a superhero who knows exactly what to do. He has to depend on other people, make difficult decisions, and keep moving while knowing that the government, the police, and even the virus itself are working against him.
The conspiracy involving Social Security and Medicare also gave the story something more to think about. I found myself wondering how far people in positions of power might go when they believe their actions are justified by money or efficiency.
The ragtag group helping Richard added some warmth to an otherwise dark situation. Their cooperation reminded me that people can come together when they have something important to fight for.
Overall, Tracker is a fast-paced thriller with conspiracy, danger, and a surprisingly human story at its center.
August 14, 2026
I went into Tracker expecting a straightforward thriller, but the story ended up giving me much more to think about. Richard Tinbell is such an unlikely person to become the target of a nationwide manhunt. He is just doing his job when a computer error changes everything, and suddenly his entire life is turned upside down.
The part that really caught me was the discovery that the virus wasn't simply an accident. Learning that the government intentionally infected Richard because of what he discovered made the situation feel genuinely frightening. It raises an uncomfortable question about what happens when people in power decide that certain lives are expendable.
I also appreciated that Richard isn’t portrayed as fearless. He is clearly under enormous pressure, and his fear and desperation make his choices feel more believable. I could imagine how difficult it would be to trust anyone when you are being hunted by the very institutions that are supposed to protect you.
The group of unlikely allies was another highlight for me. Their willingness to help Richard gave the story some heart and kept it from becoming only about conspiracy and survival.
Overall, Tracker is an entertaining and thought-provoking thriller. It moves quickly while also giving readers plenty to consider about government power, morality, and the value of human life.
The part that really caught me was the discovery that the virus wasn't simply an accident. Learning that the government intentionally infected Richard because of what he discovered made the situation feel genuinely frightening. It raises an uncomfortable question about what happens when people in power decide that certain lives are expendable.
I also appreciated that Richard isn’t portrayed as fearless. He is clearly under enormous pressure, and his fear and desperation make his choices feel more believable. I could imagine how difficult it would be to trust anyone when you are being hunted by the very institutions that are supposed to protect you.
The group of unlikely allies was another highlight for me. Their willingness to help Richard gave the story some heart and kept it from becoming only about conspiracy and survival.
Overall, Tracker is an entertaining and thought-provoking thriller. It moves quickly while also giving readers plenty to consider about government power, morality, and the value of human life.
August 19, 2026
Tracker pulled me in with a premise that feels frighteningly believable. Richard Tinbell starts out as an ordinary data processor, which makes his situation even more unsettling. He isn't a trained spy or action hero; he is simply a man who discovers something he was never supposed to know and suddenly becomes a target.
What I liked most was the human reaction to his circumstances. Richard has every reason to be terrified, confused, and desperate, and the story allows those emotions to matter. The idea that the government could deliberately infect him to silence him creates a constant sense of urgency because his enemies aren't the only threat. He is also racing against his own body.
The group of unlikely people who help Richard adds another interesting layer. I enjoyed seeing how ordinary individuals respond when confronted with something much bigger and more dangerous than themselves. Their willingness to take risks also raises questions about courage, trust, and how far someone should go when the system itself has become corrupt.
The pacing kept me interested, and the combination of conspiracy, technology, and survival made this an entertaining read. More than anything, Tracker left me thinking about how quickly an ordinary person's life can change when they uncover an extraordinary truth.
What I liked most was the human reaction to his circumstances. Richard has every reason to be terrified, confused, and desperate, and the story allows those emotions to matter. The idea that the government could deliberately infect him to silence him creates a constant sense of urgency because his enemies aren't the only threat. He is also racing against his own body.
The group of unlikely people who help Richard adds another interesting layer. I enjoyed seeing how ordinary individuals respond when confronted with something much bigger and more dangerous than themselves. Their willingness to take risks also raises questions about courage, trust, and how far someone should go when the system itself has become corrupt.
The pacing kept me interested, and the combination of conspiracy, technology, and survival made this an entertaining read. More than anything, Tracker left me thinking about how quickly an ordinary person's life can change when they uncover an extraordinary truth.
August 19, 2026
There is something particularly unsettling about Tracker because Richard Tinbell could easily be anyone. He is an ordinary man doing an ordinary job when a computer error suddenly puts him in a situation that is completely beyond his control. From that point, the story becomes a fight not only for survival but also for the truth.
I found the virus element especially effective because Richard can't simply hide from the people chasing him. Even if he escapes the police, his company, and Homeland Security, there is still the possibility that the disease itself will catch up with him. That gave the story an added layer of tension and made his situation feel increasingly desperate.
I also enjoyed the conspiracy at the center of the book. The idea of discovering that powerful officials are secretly eliminating people for financial reasons is disturbing, and it gives Richard a strong reason to keep fighting even when running away would probably be easier.
What worked for me was the human side of the story. Richard is scared and vulnerable, and the people who join him aren't presented as invincible heroes either. They are taking risks because they believe something is wrong.
Overall, Tracker is a fast-moving thriller about survival, corruption, trust, and one ordinary man refusing to stay silent.
I found the virus element especially effective because Richard can't simply hide from the people chasing him. Even if he escapes the police, his company, and Homeland Security, there is still the possibility that the disease itself will catch up with him. That gave the story an added layer of tension and made his situation feel increasingly desperate.
I also enjoyed the conspiracy at the center of the book. The idea of discovering that powerful officials are secretly eliminating people for financial reasons is disturbing, and it gives Richard a strong reason to keep fighting even when running away would probably be easier.
What worked for me was the human side of the story. Richard is scared and vulnerable, and the people who join him aren't presented as invincible heroes either. They are taking risks because they believe something is wrong.
Overall, Tracker is a fast-moving thriller about survival, corruption, trust, and one ordinary man refusing to stay silent.
June 11, 2026
Tracker is the kind of novel that pulls you in with its mystery and keeps you invested through its compelling characters and steadily building tension. Terry Cavanaugh crafts a story that balances suspense with emotional depth, creating a reading experience that feels both exciting and meaningful.
What stood out to me was the way the story unfolds layer by layer. Every discovery raises new questions, and the sense of uncertainty keeps the momentum strong throughout the book. The protagonist's determination and resourcefulness make them easy to root for, while the challenges they face add genuine stakes to the narrative.
Cavanaugh's writing is clear and engaging, allowing the action and suspense to take center stage without sacrificing character development. The setting also plays an important role, helping to create an atmosphere that enhances the tension and keeps readers immersed in the story.
At its core, Tracker is about persistence, uncovering the truth, and navigating the difficult choices that come with both. Fans of suspenseful, character-driven fiction will find plenty to enjoy here. It's an absorbing read that delivers intrigue, action, and enough surprises to keep the pages turning.
What stood out to me was the way the story unfolds layer by layer. Every discovery raises new questions, and the sense of uncertainty keeps the momentum strong throughout the book. The protagonist's determination and resourcefulness make them easy to root for, while the challenges they face add genuine stakes to the narrative.
Cavanaugh's writing is clear and engaging, allowing the action and suspense to take center stage without sacrificing character development. The setting also plays an important role, helping to create an atmosphere that enhances the tension and keeps readers immersed in the story.
At its core, Tracker is about persistence, uncovering the truth, and navigating the difficult choices that come with both. Fans of suspenseful, character-driven fiction will find plenty to enjoy here. It's an absorbing read that delivers intrigue, action, and enough surprises to keep the pages turning.
June 30, 2026
I am grateful to have received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This was a fun book to read. It is also an easy and quick read. Overall, I was kept very entertained and interested in the outcome of the story. The character development and entanglement was nice and fun as well. The version I received did need some edits, but if you get a version that still has some typos, it is worth ignoring them and continuing to read to enjoy the story.
April 26, 2026
Tracker leans towards being a dystopian thriller. The main characters work at a company that requires vaccines to continue to work there. An unsuspecting employee accidentally receives something that could expose what the vaccines are really capable of doing. This is a timely if not cautionary tale. A good read.
August 30, 2026
This book had such potential, but the grammar, punctuation and other glaring problems made it hard for me to give it more than 3 stars. It was a quick read, otherwise I would have shelved it.
September 13, 2026
Great book
September 30, 2026
By far my favorite of his three books so far. Fast paced and kept me engaged. He keeps getting better with each book!
August 10, 2026
I enjoyed the book very much!! The printing of the book was subpar. Words were wrong and some were skipped. Luckily I could still make sense of what I was reading and enjoyed the book tremendously!!
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