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Deceived
ONE NATION UNDER…SUSPICION.
Nick Ford's record with the federal government is spotless. He's on the fast lane to success until the day he begins an audit of the Yünnan Project. Soon his every move is shadowed by a boss of the Chinese underworld, his best friend and colleague is brutally murdered, and a powerful U.S. senator accuses him of a crime he didn't commit.
Alone and discredited, Nick fights back with the help of the one woman willing to stand by his side. Thrust into a deadly realm of plots and counterplots, Nick must learn to play outside the rules, because when not even Washington can be trusted, only a renegade can discover the truth.
Trust no one…or be DECIEVED.
Nick Ford's record with the federal government is spotless. He's on the fast lane to success until the day he begins an audit of the Yünnan Project. Soon his every move is shadowed by a boss of the Chinese underworld, his best friend and colleague is brutally murdered, and a powerful U.S. senator accuses him of a crime he didn't commit.
Alone and discredited, Nick fights back with the help of the one woman willing to stand by his side. Thrust into a deadly realm of plots and counterplots, Nick must learn to play outside the rules, because when not even Washington can be trusted, only a renegade can discover the truth.
Trust no one…or be DECIEVED.
309 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1999
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James Koeper
4 books14 followersJames Koeper worked as a corporate attorney in Manhattan before turning his hand to writing. He has a keen interest in history and current events, and enjoys golf, kayaking, hiking, tennis, and travel. He loves difficult puzzles, pondering what if, stratagems of all sorts, and good conversation with friends or strangers. He splits his time between Austin, Texas and the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
August 12, 2020
Pretty standard fare. Government auditor discovers irregularities and corruption. Way too many "skip over" pages. From the first couple of chapters it becomes pretty predictable.
Debated with myself, two stars or three. Always round up.
Debated with myself, two stars or three. Always round up.
June 21, 2017
This book has been published in 1999, nevertheless it fits almost perfectly in 2017. It is a great political-spy thriller. It has politic, crime espionage, and romance. All the right ingredient for a fast reading. The only problem was with the last 10% of it that was superfluous. We certainly could do without it. Needlessly to say it prolonged the story with extra unneeded pages. I found myself flipping through the pages of the last chapter without losing anything. Since more than 90% of the book was great I still rated it with 5 stars.
June 29, 2020
Loved it.
Surprises beginning to end. And potentially so realistic. A quick and captivating story. Good characters well developed and a complicated story the author made easy to follow. I hope our country has developed a computer virus such as described in this book. Jhls
Surprises beginning to end. And potentially so realistic. A quick and captivating story. Good characters well developed and a complicated story the author made easy to follow. I hope our country has developed a computer virus such as described in this book. Jhls
May 15, 2017
Deceived review
Deceived is a very well-written political thriller with murder, espionage and treason written by author James Koeper. Thought provoking story.
Deceived is a very well-written political thriller with murder, espionage and treason written by author James Koeper. Thought provoking story.
August 17, 2018
Good story, fast paced
Interesting story about corruption at the highest levels. Who knew the GAO could be exciting? Good characters, tho the plot became thin toward the end.
Interesting story about corruption at the highest levels. Who knew the GAO could be exciting? Good characters, tho the plot became thin toward the end.
June 14, 2020
Intense new story
This sytory line was new and very intriguing. Could it happen? Maybe...very interesting and very intense. Awesome and vwery well thought.
This sytory line was new and very intriguing. Could it happen? Maybe...very interesting and very intense. Awesome and vwery well thought.
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August 6, 2020Lots of twist and turns. Really enjoyed it
April 25, 2021
Great
That says it best. Full of intrigue, personalities galore and riveting dialogue. Will follow this author anywhere. He has it nailed.
That says it best. Full of intrigue, personalities galore and riveting dialogue. Will follow this author anywhere. He has it nailed.
September 21, 2021
Page turner
Slow start but into early morning hours because hard to put down. Plot line on target regarding Washington and politics.
Slow start but into early morning hours because hard to put down. Plot line on target regarding Washington and politics.
June 25, 2025
horrible language
I quit on page 34 , the “f” word and the G-d word aren’t needed to tell a good story. This author is off my list.
I quit on page 34 , the “f” word and the G-d word aren’t needed to tell a good story. This author is off my list.
June 8, 2016
Excellent story.
Bloodless wars? But many innocent people trying to do their jobs gets injured and dyed, all the secret things being done in the senators offices we elect. Also American citizens hunger to buy and buy cheapest stuff, without asking themselves "do I need this or just want it?"
Bloodless wars? But many innocent people trying to do their jobs gets injured and dyed, all the secret things being done in the senators offices we elect. Also American citizens hunger to buy and buy cheapest stuff, without asking themselves "do I need this or just want it?"
January 7, 2017
Excellent read
Very interesting complex story with suspense, murder, betrayals, treason, and defining what is really right or wrong, black or white. Interesting characters. Well written. Worth reading.
Very interesting complex story with suspense, murder, betrayals, treason, and defining what is really right or wrong, black or white. Interesting characters. Well written. Worth reading.
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