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Sleeper Cell #0.5
Sleeper Cell: Book 0- The Beginning
Roger Hayden’s best-selling series “American Epidemic” and “The Pulse” accumulated over 150 five-star reviews on Amazon. Now he’s back with his most thrilling survival series yet in “Sleeper Cell.”A lone FBI agent. An enemy hell-bent on America’s destruction. The clock is ticking.When a wide network of sleeper cells are activated, America faces a new terror threat unlike anything it’s ever witnessed. At the height of the attacks, one FBI Agent finds himself in the middle of a race against time with an enemy hell-bent on his nation’s destruction. Special Agent Craig Davis has spent months pursuing and investigating sleeper cell leads, and his first major bust of a ring of foreign ISIS militants leads to a conspiracy beyond even his own grasp. The enemy is plotting and something major is in the works. Soon Craig and his FBI team discover that the intent of the ISIS sleeper cells is not to simply commit acts of terrorism, but to declare outright war upon the United States. Their the American people and their government.
- GenresThrillerApocalyptic
113 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 18, 2015
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March 11, 2024
A wonderful thriller
If you want an action book about terrorism. This book is for you. It reminded me of the show 24. How the main character acts and how red tape and bureaucracy hampers investigations. This is a prequel to the first two novels.
If you want an action book about terrorism. This book is for you. It reminded me of the show 24. How the main character acts and how red tape and bureaucracy hampers investigations. This is a prequel to the first two novels.
September 9, 2015
A superb and thrilling book!
What a thrilling book that will get you thinking. My heart went out to this main character, Craig Davis, with the frustration he was dealing with that his superiors wouldn't believe him about his instinct about sleeper cells. If it wasn't for him, hundreds would have been dead. This book deals with frustration, guilt and going with your instincts. I highly recommend this action thriller book and I looks forward to reading this authors next book!!
What a thrilling book that will get you thinking. My heart went out to this main character, Craig Davis, with the frustration he was dealing with that his superiors wouldn't believe him about his instinct about sleeper cells. If it wasn't for him, hundreds would have been dead. This book deals with frustration, guilt and going with your instincts. I highly recommend this action thriller book and I looks forward to reading this authors next book!!
January 24, 2018
A thrilling ride and I am really looking forward to the rest of the series. Love the main character - hate his Boss. Why would he be so obstructive? Jumped up bureaucrat I guess :)
May 4, 2018
Sleeper cell awakens
A mind blowing story packed with what Americans fear most but rarely do anything about. Sleeper NOT. You WILL NOT SLEEP.
A mind blowing story packed with what Americans fear most but rarely do anything about. Sleeper NOT. You WILL NOT SLEEP.
February 22, 2017
Surprisingly captivating.
To be honest, I was not excited about this book. It was the first book in a multi-author box set for Kindle. I almost skipped it. I am very glad that I reconsidered.
Hayden creates characters that breathe. The staccato scenes present action and adventure on every page.
While the subject matter is not my forte, and the editing could benefit from refinement, Hayden's storytelling ability overcomes these setbacks with ease.
To be honest, I was not excited about this book. It was the first book in a multi-author box set for Kindle. I almost skipped it. I am very glad that I reconsidered.
Hayden creates characters that breathe. The staccato scenes present action and adventure on every page.
While the subject matter is not my forte, and the editing could benefit from refinement, Hayden's storytelling ability overcomes these setbacks with ease.
September 16, 2015
Terrorism reaches the U.S..
Government agencies work with and against each other. They get some tips of attacks against 3 of the largest commuter rail systems in the USA. Exciting story that is well written. The main character is a lowly FBI agent who has good instincts, but whose bosses don't listen to him. Events quickly spiral out of control.
This is short book has an abrupt ending. If you want resolution to the entire story you have to buy the next installment. That's alright because this was free. However, for the number of pages the price is a ? I'm not saying the author doesn't deserve a fair price, just that I would rather buy a 400 plus page book and pay more rather than buying on installments. That's just my view. I still highly recommend this book and wish I could find more authors writing about these cowardly, lying, murderous ISIL religious lunatics. If anyone knows of some, please let me know through the comment section. I will probably buy the next installment after I read the reviews. I did find a few editorial errors (sentence construction-spelling) , but the story is important and apropos of the current time we live in, and the errors didn't ruin the story for me.
WAY TO GO ROGER! Keep up the good fight.
Government agencies work with and against each other. They get some tips of attacks against 3 of the largest commuter rail systems in the USA. Exciting story that is well written. The main character is a lowly FBI agent who has good instincts, but whose bosses don't listen to him. Events quickly spiral out of control.
This is short book has an abrupt ending. If you want resolution to the entire story you have to buy the next installment. That's alright because this was free. However, for the number of pages the price is a ? I'm not saying the author doesn't deserve a fair price, just that I would rather buy a 400 plus page book and pay more rather than buying on installments. That's just my view. I still highly recommend this book and wish I could find more authors writing about these cowardly, lying, murderous ISIL religious lunatics. If anyone knows of some, please let me know through the comment section. I will probably buy the next installment after I read the reviews. I did find a few editorial errors (sentence construction-spelling) , but the story is important and apropos of the current time we live in, and the errors didn't ruin the story for me.
WAY TO GO ROGER! Keep up the good fight.
December 19, 2015
This adventure started with a routine investigation then a intra-agency battle and finally a 'blame Obama' techno thriller. The idea behind Sleeper Cell is a good one. And Lord knows I want to support independent thriller authors. However, there are just too many problems to ignore. While a lot of reviewers go for the low hanging of misspelling. I overlook that as I know that without a good editor, it's easy to miss it. The major problem with this story is what is really needed to be strong - especially in a thriller - pacing and characters. The opening goes on way too long. I lost my place more than once as to what was happening and who was speaking. The characters were flat. All I could envision was the cast of Lethal Weapon (am I dating myself?). At last we get to the right wing default, it's all the government's fault explaination for all that wrong with the government. I don't have a problem with the conversative author expressing himself but this type of branding is boring and dated.
Still, there was something there and with some good editing, it could be a fun adventure filled read. Just not in it present form.
Still, there was something there and with some good editing, it could be a fun adventure filled read. Just not in it present form.
December 11, 2015
Maybe a little unpolished, but it grabs you pretty much from the beginning and is hard to put down. I acquired this book before the terrorist's actions in Paris and San Bernardino, but needed to finish a few others books first. I didn't finish any of them. As I got more than half way thru the book, I started thinking about how wide open our country is.
There are so many good targets, and so many ways to get into America unprotected. Trump wants to bar all Muslims from entering America until we can figure out how to get them properly. It does seem against our principles, but we rounded up all of the Japanese on the west coast during WWII and put them into internment camps until the war was over. But it seems that I digress........
Without giving anything away, this book has at least one sequel, which I'll start in a few minutes. Did the terrorists succeed in this first book? You should read the book to find out.
There are so many good targets, and so many ways to get into America unprotected. Trump wants to bar all Muslims from entering America until we can figure out how to get them properly. It does seem against our principles, but we rounded up all of the Japanese on the west coast during WWII and put them into internment camps until the war was over. But it seems that I digress........
Without giving anything away, this book has at least one sequel, which I'll start in a few minutes. Did the terrorists succeed in this first book? You should read the book to find out.
January 31, 2016
2.5 stars
The whole series has a good plot but the in this first book/prequel some of the writing wasn't capable of supporting it thoroughly. I kept reading because the storyline was so interesting, I just wish the writing was better because the book had a lot of potential with such a compelling and substantial idea behind it. Unfortunately the other components weren't able to carry it further. I hope the rest of the books in the series have stronger writing in line with the plot.
The whole series has a good plot but the in this first book/prequel some of the writing wasn't capable of supporting it thoroughly. I kept reading because the storyline was so interesting, I just wish the writing was better because the book had a lot of potential with such a compelling and substantial idea behind it. Unfortunately the other components weren't able to carry it further. I hope the rest of the books in the series have stronger writing in line with the plot.
September 6, 2015
This is a short book about ISIS and sleeper cells in the USA, fictional. But, is it? With everything going on in our world, it definitely gets you thinking. Special Agent Craig Davis is the main character who has been investigating sleeper cell leads and his involvement takes on a whole new meaning.
September 23, 2015
Very interesting.
Could have been headlines in any newspaper these days. Seems very likely scenario that could happen at any t
ime, anywhere. But I refuse to live in fear. That destroys lives just as much as the events, just in different ways.
Could have been headlines in any newspaper these days. Seems very likely scenario that could happen at any t
ime, anywhere. But I refuse to live in fear. That destroys lives just as much as the events, just in different ways.
January 17, 2016
I was surprised by the pace of this book. Although it was somewhat short, more of a novella really, it kept my interest and provided the right level of detail to advance the plot.
September 12, 2015
Although written well, I don't enjoy reading about war and this one involves Isis.
August 9, 2017
fast paced. great details. engaging.... very 'at the moment' topic though. wasn't a fan of that.
October 5, 2015
A very good read. Scary because it's possible. It's a short story, but I like shorts.
November 12, 2015
Not so good
This was poorly written. It's probably based on real similar events but it was a bit far-fetched for me to grasp
This was poorly written. It's probably based on real similar events but it was a bit far-fetched for me to grasp
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December 3, 2015Not full book
I didn't realize it was just the "teaser" book that was free. Really good read and will save my pennies to by Book 1 for the rest of the story :((
I didn't realize it was just the "teaser" book that was free. Really good read and will save my pennies to by Book 1 for the rest of the story :((
November 23, 2015
Dire Prophecy?
Was this book written by a paranoid rightwinger to drum up votes for the GOP presidential candidate? Time will tell.
Was this book written by a paranoid rightwinger to drum up votes for the GOP presidential candidate? Time will tell.
December 10, 2015
Action packed
You are drawn in and do not want to quit reading. Very I line with the current state of the country.
You are drawn in and do not want to quit reading. Very I line with the current state of the country.
December 13, 2015
All I can say is WOW
If You ever thought We were safe this book will make You think twice!!! Sleeper Cell is 1 scary book, and it's just the beginning !!!
If You ever thought We were safe this book will make You think twice!!! Sleeper Cell is 1 scary book, and it's just the beginning !!!
March 1, 2016
Very suspenseful
Keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Loved the characters and the book is scary and realistic.
Keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Loved the characters and the book is scary and realistic.
May 7, 2016
Fast read
Great book. Gave me goose bumps. We hear about this on news every day. Excellent story and characters highly recommend.
Great book. Gave me goose bumps. We hear about this on news every day. Excellent story and characters highly recommend.
May 26, 2016
Hard to put down thriller.
Would have gotten a 5 star except it was too short. Terrorist cell in Minneapolis leads to terror across the country.
Would have gotten a 5 star except it was too short. Terrorist cell in Minneapolis leads to terror across the country.
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