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Debt of Fear
Sins of the Father, the award nominated follow up to Debt of Fear, is available now! Duty outweighs fear as Logan Falcone, a retired Marine, is secretly asked to hunt down a terror cell in the U.S. However, what he finds is much more terrifying than anything he’s fought through before.
This fast-paced thriller will pull you into the story with vivid descriptions allowing you to experience the emotions of war and terror first hand. Each heart-stopping moment allows a glimpse inside the mind of a terrorist, Amir, as he descends from Army hero to traitor, revealing how we’re all guided by emotions.
Logan Falcone had finally stopped reliving the events in Iraq when a phone call from Samantha forced him to leave his detached reality. A terrorist attack in Paris hinted at American involvement and she feared a cover-up. A second attack, this time in Chicago, starts to open a deceitful door into a terrorist cell. Logan uses his old connections, a group of recon marines, and as much assistance as Samantha can give without compromising her job with the FBI. Leads fall through their fingers and it appears there’s a leak in the government. In the end, it comes down to Logan’s intuitive training and ability to read people. Will Logan be able to tap into who he used to be? Or will his fears of another loss dictate his actions, causing even more attacks and American deaths?
Logan Falcone had finally stopped reliving the events in Iraq when a phone call from Samantha forced him to leave his detached reality. A terrorist attack in Paris hinted at American involvement and she feared a coverup. A second attack, this time in Chicago, starts to open a deceitful door into a terrorist cell. Logan uses his old connections, a group of recon marines, and as much assistance as Samantha can give without compromising her job with the FBI. Leads fall through their fingers and it appears there's a leak in the government. In the end, it comes down to Logan's intuitive training and ability to read people. Will Logan be able to tap into who he used to be? Or will his fears of another loss dictate his actions, allowing even more attacks and American deaths?
This fast-paced thriller will pull you into the story with vivid descriptions allowing you to experience the emotions of war and terror first hand. Each heart-stopping moment allows a glimpse inside the mind of a terrorist, Amir, as he descends from Army hero to traitor, revealing how we’re all guided by emotions.
Logan Falcone had finally stopped reliving the events in Iraq when a phone call from Samantha forced him to leave his detached reality. A terrorist attack in Paris hinted at American involvement and she feared a cover-up. A second attack, this time in Chicago, starts to open a deceitful door into a terrorist cell. Logan uses his old connections, a group of recon marines, and as much assistance as Samantha can give without compromising her job with the FBI. Leads fall through their fingers and it appears there’s a leak in the government. In the end, it comes down to Logan’s intuitive training and ability to read people. Will Logan be able to tap into who he used to be? Or will his fears of another loss dictate his actions, causing even more attacks and American deaths?
Logan Falcone had finally stopped reliving the events in Iraq when a phone call from Samantha forced him to leave his detached reality. A terrorist attack in Paris hinted at American involvement and she feared a coverup. A second attack, this time in Chicago, starts to open a deceitful door into a terrorist cell. Logan uses his old connections, a group of recon marines, and as much assistance as Samantha can give without compromising her job with the FBI. Leads fall through their fingers and it appears there's a leak in the government. In the end, it comes down to Logan's intuitive training and ability to read people. Will Logan be able to tap into who he used to be? Or will his fears of another loss dictate his actions, allowing even more attacks and American deaths?
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Published February 26, 2016
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September 24, 2017
Believe it or not, this is literally the first military thriller I've ever read. I didn't realize until I picked this one up and become thoroughly engrossed in it, that I'm super picky about genres. Now it seems like there could be a whole world of books out there waiting for me, and I've never given them a chance because I'm so locked into what I "know" I like. I picked this one up because some friends recommended it, and also because I really enjoyed The Beyond Experience.
Debt of Fear had me hooked from the very beginning. This is the second book I've read by Reid, and while I think I liked The Beyond Experience better, this one is still one heck of a fun ride. I know next to nothing about the military, but Reid does an excellent job building the tension and then bringing it to a boiling point.
One of things I like best about his writing are the characters. Reid writes characters who feel like real people that you genuinely care about. In particular, the character arc for one of the terrorists is excellent. He's a complex person that you like and root for at the beginning of the story, but he changes so drastically over the course of the story that my emotions were all over the place for him by the end. The protagonist is also a likable hero with a complex history. While I loved all the action, I think the character interactions were some of my favorite parts of the book.
I'm going to be reading Sins of the Father next, which is book 2 in the series. I've heard really good things about it, so I'm super excited to continue the story. If you like action thrillers with great characters, this one is definitely for you.
Debt of Fear had me hooked from the very beginning. This is the second book I've read by Reid, and while I think I liked The Beyond Experience better, this one is still one heck of a fun ride. I know next to nothing about the military, but Reid does an excellent job building the tension and then bringing it to a boiling point.
One of things I like best about his writing are the characters. Reid writes characters who feel like real people that you genuinely care about. In particular, the character arc for one of the terrorists is excellent. He's a complex person that you like and root for at the beginning of the story, but he changes so drastically over the course of the story that my emotions were all over the place for him by the end. The protagonist is also a likable hero with a complex history. While I loved all the action, I think the character interactions were some of my favorite parts of the book.
I'm going to be reading Sins of the Father next, which is book 2 in the series. I've heard really good things about it, so I'm super excited to continue the story. If you like action thrillers with great characters, this one is definitely for you.
August 15, 2016
"War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away"--Gimmie Shelter/The Rolling Stones
Wow! This is an excellent, thrilling debut from Indie author Michael Reid Jr. I haven't had much exposure to military in my real life, just what Ive seen in film and other military fiction but Reid immediately introduces the reader to the life and language so that we quickly become absorbed into the story without feeling like a stranger.
I loved the main character Logan Falcone. He felt very real to me and I hope Reid has plans for this to be a series of books with this guy, like Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels. That would be awesome! New missions and new "bad guys".
The changing perspective is one of my favorite literary devices when utilized properly and Reid does an excellent job! Reminded me of Clancy's Clear and Present Danger but without all the info dumps and multiple characters--this book solidly follows two main perspectives, expertly.
I really enjoyed the relationships that Reid was able to develop between Samantha and Logan and again, I'm hoping we get to see more of them in upcoming books.
A fast paced, easy to follow, thrilling military drama with an exciting conclusion!
It's just a shot away
War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away"--Gimmie Shelter/The Rolling Stones
Wow! This is an excellent, thrilling debut from Indie author Michael Reid Jr. I haven't had much exposure to military in my real life, just what Ive seen in film and other military fiction but Reid immediately introduces the reader to the life and language so that we quickly become absorbed into the story without feeling like a stranger.
I loved the main character Logan Falcone. He felt very real to me and I hope Reid has plans for this to be a series of books with this guy, like Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels. That would be awesome! New missions and new "bad guys".
The changing perspective is one of my favorite literary devices when utilized properly and Reid does an excellent job! Reminded me of Clancy's Clear and Present Danger but without all the info dumps and multiple characters--this book solidly follows two main perspectives, expertly.
I really enjoyed the relationships that Reid was able to develop between Samantha and Logan and again, I'm hoping we get to see more of them in upcoming books.
A fast paced, easy to follow, thrilling military drama with an exciting conclusion!
April 1, 2017
A fantastic military thriller debut novel! The author brings you into the action from page one and rarely lets up. The book bounces back between Logan's point of view and Sameet, Amir's. Logan is a likable character who, in dealing with a hard loss early in his career, ultimately "retires". He gets pulled back in when his ex, Samantha, calls him re a terrorist attack in Paris. Utilizing all his assets, he's determined to prevent further attacks all the while dealing with his own demons. Sameet, a military hero turned traitor, has to make swift decisions regarding his life after a chance incident where he watched his father die. He's in certain conflict with himself and is in survival mode at all times. Both emotionally guided, each day brings a new, life altering decision. What happens when it all comes to a head and they have to face off?
Growing up in a military family and having been to boot camp, I understood a lot of the jargon and mind set of the personnel which I found helpful. The author puts you right into Sameet and Logan's minds - when they go through their life altering moments at the beginning, I felt for both of them - more so than I was expecting so quickly. Throughout the book, I actually found myself feeling more for Sameet/Amir than I did for Logan. (I guess we all have our favorites right?) The only thing I wish I had more of was a little more fleshed out back story for both characters and more of Logan and Samantha's relationship. As this is the first in the series, I'm sure us readers will be learning more as the series progress. I'm looking forward to see where Mr. Reid takes us on Logan, Samantha and Amir's journeys.
Growing up in a military family and having been to boot camp, I understood a lot of the jargon and mind set of the personnel which I found helpful. The author puts you right into Sameet and Logan's minds - when they go through their life altering moments at the beginning, I felt for both of them - more so than I was expecting so quickly. Throughout the book, I actually found myself feeling more for Sameet/Amir than I did for Logan. (I guess we all have our favorites right?) The only thing I wish I had more of was a little more fleshed out back story for both characters and more of Logan and Samantha's relationship. As this is the first in the series, I'm sure us readers will be learning more as the series progress. I'm looking forward to see where Mr. Reid takes us on Logan, Samantha and Amir's journeys.
September 30, 2017
Honestly, I probably would have given Debt of Fear 4.5 or 5 stars had I not read the Beyond Experience first. Not that Debt of Fear wasn't a good book, because it most definitely was, it's just that the Beyond Experience was just so melancholy and beautiful. The Beyond Experience almost had a poetic quality to it whereas Debt of Fear was a fast paced military thriller. Although the term fast paced doesn't really do it justice; it took me five days to read Haunting of Hill House which was 182 pages, it took me three days to read this book which was 283 pages. I didn't want to put it down. One chapter would end but I'd immediately want to start the next to see what was going to happen. I had to know!
However, this book wasn't all bang (although there was plenty of bang!) and no substance. Mr. Reid has proven once again he knows how to write characters! Everyone encountered was well rounded and believable; from the main protagonist, Logan Falcone, down to the lowly, overweight government employee, Brent. My heart went out to Brent for the few pages I got to glimpse into his life.
It blows my mind the time and effort Michael Reid must spend researching every aspect of what he puts on paper to make something fictional seem so real! I cannot wait to start Sins of the Father. I need to continue on the journey with Logan, Samantha, and Amir. I'm invested in these people's lives!
However, this book wasn't all bang (although there was plenty of bang!) and no substance. Mr. Reid has proven once again he knows how to write characters! Everyone encountered was well rounded and believable; from the main protagonist, Logan Falcone, down to the lowly, overweight government employee, Brent. My heart went out to Brent for the few pages I got to glimpse into his life.
It blows my mind the time and effort Michael Reid must spend researching every aspect of what he puts on paper to make something fictional seem so real! I cannot wait to start Sins of the Father. I need to continue on the journey with Logan, Samantha, and Amir. I'm invested in these people's lives!
October 26, 2017
This book never had a dull or slow moment. It is one of those "one more chapter and I will go to bed" books. But one chapter turns into another that turns into another. I finished this in 2 sittings - partially because I was sort of sick the day I started it and slept about 6 hours more that day. It was such a thrilling read that kept me guessing. And I enjoyed all the military/marine-speak, as well. This is one of the first (may be the first?) straight up military thriller I have read and it ROCKED! Can't wait to start the followup novel, Sins of the Father!
August 30, 2017
*4.5 stars*
Nice set up to the series, I am anxious to begin the sequel.
Nice set up to the series, I am anxious to begin the sequel.
August 28, 2017
Logan Falcone is the hero of the story who is haunted by the death of his friend and sniper partner in a mission in Iraq. This event destroys his relationship with his girlfriend and causes him to avoid feelings of emotional attachment with anyone to out of the fear of again losing someone that he is close to.
Amir starts out as a proud military hero and comes back home and snaps in the face of a racist attack on his father which ultimately results in him become a heartless terrorist.
As the story unfolds, Logan attempts to stop Amir, to understand who is behind these terrorist attacks and, in the process, begins to feel the need to form relationships again.
While the story was entertaining, it was not very believable. Logan’s “unit” is made up of some of his trainees at a Marine camp that he is working at. I have a hard time believing that such inexperienced soldiers would be relied upon so heavily in trying to stop a major terrorist attack. There are many other unbelievable decisions, I won’t detail them so as to avoid spoilers.
As a first novel, I think this was a good start and the author shows a great deal of potential. That being said, don’t expect a detailed, believable story of trying to stop a terrorist attack. However, if you are willing to suspend belief, Debt of Fear is quick read, with an entertaining story.
Amir starts out as a proud military hero and comes back home and snaps in the face of a racist attack on his father which ultimately results in him become a heartless terrorist.
As the story unfolds, Logan attempts to stop Amir, to understand who is behind these terrorist attacks and, in the process, begins to feel the need to form relationships again.
While the story was entertaining, it was not very believable. Logan’s “unit” is made up of some of his trainees at a Marine camp that he is working at. I have a hard time believing that such inexperienced soldiers would be relied upon so heavily in trying to stop a major terrorist attack. There are many other unbelievable decisions, I won’t detail them so as to avoid spoilers.
As a first novel, I think this was a good start and the author shows a great deal of potential. That being said, don’t expect a detailed, believable story of trying to stop a terrorist attack. However, if you are willing to suspend belief, Debt of Fear is quick read, with an entertaining story.
August 28, 2017
Michael Reid Jr. creates an incredible military thriller with Debt of Fear that is not only thrilling, but relevant to todays world. It’s hard to believe this is a debut! Within the first few pages you’re thrown deep into action and it just doesn’t let up. Reid has a way with words. He’s crafted this world that feels so real and spiked my emotions over and over again. I enjoyed the intensity of the story and the characters!
I quickly connected and sympathized for our two main characters, Logan and Amir. I was heartbroken when both characters went through something that ultimately changed their lives and the paths they were on. The alternating perspectives allows you to not only come to terms with the thoughts and reasoning of each character, but to give you a deeper understand of their internal struggles and what has made them become the way they are. This made me fall even more quickly for them. On top of these two characters, I loved Logan’s boys and Samantha. The relationships that Reid created were genuine and real. I only wish I had more backstory to Samantha and Logan.
Debt of Fear was easy to follow (when it easily could have lost me in the military lingo), quick paced, action packed, and exciting! Like I mentioned, I do wish I had a little more backstory especially on Logan, but I’m excited to see what Reid has in store for us with Sins of the Father! He gave us just enough to be satisfied and yet curious for what’s to come. I’m hoping for a lot more action, camaraderie, and suspense!!
I quickly connected and sympathized for our two main characters, Logan and Amir. I was heartbroken when both characters went through something that ultimately changed their lives and the paths they were on. The alternating perspectives allows you to not only come to terms with the thoughts and reasoning of each character, but to give you a deeper understand of their internal struggles and what has made them become the way they are. This made me fall even more quickly for them. On top of these two characters, I loved Logan’s boys and Samantha. The relationships that Reid created were genuine and real. I only wish I had more backstory to Samantha and Logan.
Debt of Fear was easy to follow (when it easily could have lost me in the military lingo), quick paced, action packed, and exciting! Like I mentioned, I do wish I had a little more backstory especially on Logan, but I’m excited to see what Reid has in store for us with Sins of the Father! He gave us just enough to be satisfied and yet curious for what’s to come. I’m hoping for a lot more action, camaraderie, and suspense!!
September 28, 2017
I was craving something quick and action packed and Debt of Fear delivered just that for. This is my first military thriller book I have read and it has opened a whole new genre for me. So don't mind me while I go and devour all the books like this one. Lucky for me the sequel Sins of the Father has already come out, too bad I have a line up of books waiting to be read that I have had for a long while.
I am hoping to have a full review up by tomorrow.
I am hoping to have a full review up by tomorrow.
January 29, 2017
Political Thriller
I normally don't like to read anything military or political. This is both and was the best book I have read in a while!! I'm ready for the next book now!! It keeps you interested and is a read that is hard to put down!!
I normally don't like to read anything military or political. This is both and was the best book I have read in a while!! I'm ready for the next book now!! It keeps you interested and is a read that is hard to put down!!
September 3, 2017
Thrillers
This is a different thriller to the Mitch Rapp or Jack Reacher series that I enjoy reading.
Brilliant first in the series and definitely a must read for all thriller readers and writers alike.
This is a different thriller to the Mitch Rapp or Jack Reacher series that I enjoy reading.
Brilliant first in the series and definitely a must read for all thriller readers and writers alike.
August 7, 2017
Good story!
20! The story line kept my interest. Didn't want to stop reading. Love it!!! Will recommend to my friends for sure.
20! The story line kept my interest. Didn't want to stop reading. Love it!!! Will recommend to my friends for sure.
May 14, 2018
Fast-paced action thriller
The book is a quick read, hard to put down. As always, the good guys win but you will be amazed at how it happens.
The book is a quick read, hard to put down. As always, the good guys win but you will be amazed at how it happens.
February 4, 2017
Riveting story
Well-written story that contains a lot of twists and turns . Once you start reading you can't stop everything felt very realistic and you became part of the story . Each character was interesting intriguing unbelievable . Highly recommend reading this one
Well-written story that contains a lot of twists and turns . Once you start reading you can't stop everything felt very realistic and you became part of the story . Each character was interesting intriguing unbelievable . Highly recommend reading this one
March 17, 2017
Wow ~ non-stop action. Delving into the mind of killers is scary and disturbing. There were many references to different kinds of weapons which were beyond me, but other than that I can recommend this as a really good, clean read!
November 6, 2017
I kept trying, really I did - forced myself to read 3 chapters before being so disgusted with the simplistic, even puerile writing style I couldn't go further. No character depth. Poorly described action. Worst book attempted this year.
July 9, 2017
Debt of Fear
This story line has a bit of a long or slow beginning but the. There is the rest of the book. I loved it.
This story line has a bit of a long or slow beginning but the. There is the rest of the book. I loved it.
February 16, 2017
Worth your time
Good writing, good story line, worth your time, get it as a freebie if possible (that's how I got it). Start of a series - surprise!
Good writing, good story line, worth your time, get it as a freebie if possible (that's how I got it). Start of a series - surprise!
February 1, 2017
I was almost half through with this book when I decided I didn't want to read any further. It wasn't really the plot, although there were elements in it that were a bit puzzling and didn't quite make sense. It wasn't the characters since I found the main ones likeable. My real problem with this book was the writing and editing. There was poor word selection. Suddenly the story would change to present tense for no discernible reason. Sentences were awkward and words were misspelled or used incorrectly. It wasn't too bad at the beginning, but as the book went on it got progressively worse until I found that I was paying more attention to the poor writing than I was to the plot. It felt like the plot and writing came from a kid in high school and the editing from a seventh grader. I guess I made the mistake of believing all the five star reviews. I got it when it appeared on Bookbub as a deal of the day. I sure hope it was a freebie!
April 17, 2016
Debt of Fear
I found Debt of Fear a great read. The author Michael Reid, did a great job defining each characters and making you feel as though you were in the story watching it unfold. The plot is one we all can relate to today with terrorism dominating world news... Our Military ... and a bit of a love story... The book came to life. The book was fast past, holds your interest and leaves you wanting more!! Looking forward to seeing if there will be a sequel... I definitely will be looking for more books from this author.
I found Debt of Fear a great read. The author Michael Reid, did a great job defining each characters and making you feel as though you were in the story watching it unfold. The plot is one we all can relate to today with terrorism dominating world news... Our Military ... and a bit of a love story... The book came to life. The book was fast past, holds your interest and leaves you wanting more!! Looking forward to seeing if there will be a sequel... I definitely will be looking for more books from this author.
May 5, 2016
If you want a book thats going to grab your attention, keep you engaged, and hoping for a sequel then look no further. This is a fast paced, easy read that kept me wanting more. I would have finished it in a day, had i started reading it earlier in the day! This book doesn't disappoint and I'm hoping the author comes out with a sequel! The characters are given the right amount of detail that allows for you to relate, and get somewhat attached. The descriptive pieces in the novel give you enough to picture the scene and mentally envision what's happening. Well done! I would recommend this book to others as well.
June 9, 2017
I liked this book. It was exciting from the start, an exciting and intriguing all the way through! The author was clearly familiar with the military and with the FBI and CIA. It was interesting the way he work with all of them and showed them working together through terror and death! The start of it really brought the reader into the correct mindset, with Logan being a sharpshooter and carrying his friend and caring for him as he died in Logan's arms. It was sad, but it was a good start of the adventures and activity that followed.
My one main complaint was the editing! He's gotta find a new editor to help with punctuation and wording and grammar! Other than that, it was a fulfilling book!
My one main complaint was the editing! He's gotta find a new editor to help with punctuation and wording and grammar! Other than that, it was a fulfilling book!
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January 28, 2017I thought the book was pretty good. Maybe I'm too tough, but maybe other people are too easy on the ratings. More and more of these books that I read are setting up to be series. No sex in this book, but a lot of feelings. I think that's good too.. In this book one of the bad guys gets away. Probably realistic and helps to continue the series, right? I really looked forward to spending the end of the day reading this story, so that's good too.. Always stayed up past my bedtime. will read more by this author.
February 9, 2017
Edge of the Seat Tension
This story started out by quickly ratcheting up the tension and it continued to grow until the last page of the first book. There is no question that the reader is left wanting to read more and continue t o follow Logan on his next adventure. I'm waiting for the next book in Summer of 2017.
This story started out by quickly ratcheting up the tension and it continued to grow until the last page of the first book. There is no question that the reader is left wanting to read more and continue t o follow Logan on his next adventure. I'm waiting for the next book in Summer of 2017.
March 18, 2017
Must read.
This is a real page Turner. Marine camaraderie, friendship, love and terrorism. I hope Logan catches Amir. It was tough reading reading about Jenkins turning traitor on his own country and killing hundreds of innocents
This is a real page Turner. Marine camaraderie, friendship, love and terrorism. I hope Logan catches Amir. It was tough reading reading about Jenkins turning traitor on his own country and killing hundreds of innocents
January 27, 2017
Action packed
Lots of a action and a fast read. Would love to read more by this author. Can't wait for sequel
Lots of a action and a fast read. Would love to read more by this author. Can't wait for sequel
April 14, 2018
The five star system sometimes works against reviewers!
I'm not entirely sure what to make of this book - the blurb says a lot but what it doesn't say is that the beginning is confused, with the experiences of two different Americans with vastly different backgrounds serving in the US forces. After life-changing experiencs both meet a black-ops senior officer who recruits them for a mission. That mission sets the tone of the rest of the book - the protagonist declines further involvement in the black-ops; the other character stays but ends up doing rather different ops...
Another reviewer suggests that the book needs an editor and someone (different person? Not sure) that there are many grammatical errors. Well, yes, there are but I wouldn't highlight them quite so publicly - I'd be inclined to drop a note to the author. I am conscious that American English and UK English are not quite the same language -and I'd probably not use some words in the way they are used here for that reason. I think that the editor might have helped clarify things at the beginning.
I'm also not convinced by the explanation given for the motive of the Big Baddie - and the comments made by a senior officer about another (along the lines of 'A gung-ho American') worry me a bit. These are the people who, they claim, are guardians of the world's freedoms... I wish they'd act like it - even in fiction.
There's at least one more book in this series. I'm unsure at this stage whether I'll be seeking it out to read.
I actually finished the book last night - there's a lot of extracts from other books by the author which I finished off today.
I'm not entirely sure what to make of this book - the blurb says a lot but what it doesn't say is that the beginning is confused, with the experiences of two different Americans with vastly different backgrounds serving in the US forces. After life-changing experiencs both meet a black-ops senior officer who recruits them for a mission. That mission sets the tone of the rest of the book - the protagonist declines further involvement in the black-ops; the other character stays but ends up doing rather different ops...
Another reviewer suggests that the book needs an editor and someone (different person? Not sure) that there are many grammatical errors. Well, yes, there are but I wouldn't highlight them quite so publicly - I'd be inclined to drop a note to the author. I am conscious that American English and UK English are not quite the same language -and I'd probably not use some words in the way they are used here for that reason. I think that the editor might have helped clarify things at the beginning.
I'm also not convinced by the explanation given for the motive of the Big Baddie - and the comments made by a senior officer about another (along the lines of 'A gung-ho American') worry me a bit. These are the people who, they claim, are guardians of the world's freedoms... I wish they'd act like it - even in fiction.
There's at least one more book in this series. I'm unsure at this stage whether I'll be seeking it out to read.
I actually finished the book last night - there's a lot of extracts from other books by the author which I finished off today.
October 9, 2022
Debt of Fear (Logan Falcone #1) by Michael Reid Jr.
A fast-paced story about a retired Marine, Logan Falcone, who is tormented by events that he experienced while in Iraq as a reconnaissance specialist. Now he is working as a contractor for the Marine Corps training future reconnaissance specialists. The narrative is so real, you could be reading a newspaper or listening to a TV newscast. The book becomes a page turner as Falcone deals with finding the terrorists that have attacked both Paris and Chicago, using U.S. Military Grade C4 plastic explosive. Who has supplied the terrorists with the explosive? The characters in the story include: Logan’s commanding general, his FBI agent ex-girlfriend, his trainees, the Secretary of Defense and the CIA.
This is a book that I wouldn’t normally read. However, I got an electronic copy at no cost. I figured I’d read it as a filler while waiting for a book I had on reserve from the library. I gave this book a four-star rating. I would certainly read the next in the series if it came available at the same cost. :)
A fast-paced story about a retired Marine, Logan Falcone, who is tormented by events that he experienced while in Iraq as a reconnaissance specialist. Now he is working as a contractor for the Marine Corps training future reconnaissance specialists. The narrative is so real, you could be reading a newspaper or listening to a TV newscast. The book becomes a page turner as Falcone deals with finding the terrorists that have attacked both Paris and Chicago, using U.S. Military Grade C4 plastic explosive. Who has supplied the terrorists with the explosive? The characters in the story include: Logan’s commanding general, his FBI agent ex-girlfriend, his trainees, the Secretary of Defense and the CIA.
This is a book that I wouldn’t normally read. However, I got an electronic copy at no cost. I figured I’d read it as a filler while waiting for a book I had on reserve from the library. I gave this book a four-star rating. I would certainly read the next in the series if it came available at the same cost. :)
January 16, 2021
Not as good as book 2
So I read Sins of the Father first and it was awesome: fast paced, gritty with plenty of action. I was impressed and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. So I figured I’d go back and read book 1 since the second book referenced many things from the first book. I wasn’t as impressed with book 1. It was good to see how the relationship with Samantha started and how his team was formed but how the team was described was off. I kept having to remind myself that I was reading about grown ups not JR. High kids. The FBI angle was aggravating as not much happened and they seemed to spin their wheels a lot. There was too much unnecessary description. So if you read the series definitely start with book 1 as the writing in book 2 is much better. In Michael’s defense, I believe this was his first book so you’d expect his writing to mature. I do recommend the series. I’m looking forward to the 3rd in the series.
So I read Sins of the Father first and it was awesome: fast paced, gritty with plenty of action. I was impressed and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. So I figured I’d go back and read book 1 since the second book referenced many things from the first book. I wasn’t as impressed with book 1. It was good to see how the relationship with Samantha started and how his team was formed but how the team was described was off. I kept having to remind myself that I was reading about grown ups not JR. High kids. The FBI angle was aggravating as not much happened and they seemed to spin their wheels a lot. There was too much unnecessary description. So if you read the series definitely start with book 1 as the writing in book 2 is much better. In Michael’s defense, I believe this was his first book so you’d expect his writing to mature. I do recommend the series. I’m looking forward to the 3rd in the series.
February 27, 2019
Badly written, good plot with several holes in it eg how do you get C4 from America to France by air in the post 9/11 environment? You just do it seems .Reid's biog is at http://www.michaelreidjr.com/what-we-do, and explains how he can write authoritatively on military topics or perhaps he received his information from military experts - maybe they also rewrite these sections, however, it is the words around the military theme that he falls down constantly. There is not one chapter where I was able to read through without having to rewrite sections in my head. Good stuff on hiding your identity - and what to look for if you are trying to find a suspect who may have change part of their appearance, but as mention previously I am not convinced Reid actually wrote them.
As is common with e-books there were also first chapter samples of his subsequent work. It is possible his method of writing has improved - it would take more than the samplers to make a definate judgement and I just am not interested in following Reid's career or his characters.
As is common with e-books there were also first chapter samples of his subsequent work. It is possible his method of writing has improved - it would take more than the samplers to make a definate judgement and I just am not interested in following Reid's career or his characters.
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