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Missing Person
Brett Cole is one of the nearly three thousand Americans who go missing every day; however, in Brett’s case, he disappears willingly. Thirty years old and disillusioned, he packs his bags (including his Smith Wesson) and vows to reach Mexico.
Halfway there, Brett stumbles upon a kidnapping and FBI Special Agent Hayden makes it clear that Brett has stumbled upon something far Operation Ethereal (OE), an ultra-secret branch of the FBI in operation since the Hoover Administration, “took” Brett as a young boy because of his ability to pick up timeprints, impressions of the past. After erasing memories of the first eight years of his life, OE reinserted him into society for observation. Now that he has gone off the map, they want him back in their custody.
As Brett flees from the FBI, he must come to terms with his newly awakened gift and what it means. Can his past be redeemed and his future rewritten?
Halfway there, Brett stumbles upon a kidnapping and FBI Special Agent Hayden makes it clear that Brett has stumbled upon something far Operation Ethereal (OE), an ultra-secret branch of the FBI in operation since the Hoover Administration, “took” Brett as a young boy because of his ability to pick up timeprints, impressions of the past. After erasing memories of the first eight years of his life, OE reinserted him into society for observation. Now that he has gone off the map, they want him back in their custody.
As Brett flees from the FBI, he must come to terms with his newly awakened gift and what it means. Can his past be redeemed and his future rewritten?
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269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 13, 2016
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October 11, 2016
If you like mystery, suspense, romance, and stories of redemption, then you will probably enjoy "Missing Person", which paints the story of a young man who has lost hope and abandoned life, only to have a twist of "fate" turn him back towards discovery, revelation, relationship, and hope.
September 7, 2016
(Format :Audiobook )
""One hamburger short of a Happy Meal""
A law abiding couple take their son to speak with the police: their child had witnessed the abduction of a girl. There is no doubt that the boy was telling the truth as all the known facts fitted. Except for one and it was a biggy - the crime happened before the witnessing. Surprisingly, the F.B.I. steps in and declares that a similar but different crime had been committed and it was this second one the child had seen. Soon after this, he and his parents are reported killed in a car accident.
Many years later, a young man tired of his life and disappointed with what he saw as the failure that was him, starts the long drive to Mexico for a new start or a quick end to it all, he hadn't decided which. Along the way, he stops at a camping site to overnight and, whilst exp!oring, hears the abduction of a child and the murder of the boy's parents. Terrified of discovery leading to his own death, he drives away but later calls in an anonymous report of what he heard to the police. What to!lows takes this young man into strangeness, danger, love and reunion.
Missing Person is a book in three parts, each headed by a title which refers to playing card magic or gambling tricks. The first, False Shuffle, sets the story rolling, introduces us to the main protagonists, namely Brett the runaway, an old schoolfriend, now librarian, and Haydon, ex F.B.I. agent and one time kidnapper. Characterisation is good and the story builds intriguingly until an exp!anation is offered. Exciting stuff. Part two False Cut. is more subdued, the small group planning a way to survive by beating the "hounds" pursuing them. And part three, Reversal, continues beyond the climactic finish at the end of two to launch into fighting action. Sadly, the two latter parts do not fulfil the exciting promise of the first section of chapters. The writing and dialogue is still good but the adventure itself seems to fade and fails to thrill.
Throughout the book, however, Rich McVicar's narration is excellent. His very easy on the ear voice helps bring all of the characters to life and retained my interest even when the plot itself lost some of it's appeal.
Missing Person is interesting more for the ideas suggested than as an adventure thriller lt probably would have benefitted from being somewhat shorter. But it is a non demanding read worth trying, and the narrator's voice a pleasure to hear. Good life values are expounded and not too much up front violence, either.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the rights holder, via Audiobook Boom, in exchange for an honest review. This I have given
""One hamburger short of a Happy Meal""
A law abiding couple take their son to speak with the police: their child had witnessed the abduction of a girl. There is no doubt that the boy was telling the truth as all the known facts fitted. Except for one and it was a biggy - the crime happened before the witnessing. Surprisingly, the F.B.I. steps in and declares that a similar but different crime had been committed and it was this second one the child had seen. Soon after this, he and his parents are reported killed in a car accident.
Many years later, a young man tired of his life and disappointed with what he saw as the failure that was him, starts the long drive to Mexico for a new start or a quick end to it all, he hadn't decided which. Along the way, he stops at a camping site to overnight and, whilst exp!oring, hears the abduction of a child and the murder of the boy's parents. Terrified of discovery leading to his own death, he drives away but later calls in an anonymous report of what he heard to the police. What to!lows takes this young man into strangeness, danger, love and reunion.
Missing Person is a book in three parts, each headed by a title which refers to playing card magic or gambling tricks. The first, False Shuffle, sets the story rolling, introduces us to the main protagonists, namely Brett the runaway, an old schoolfriend, now librarian, and Haydon, ex F.B.I. agent and one time kidnapper. Characterisation is good and the story builds intriguingly until an exp!anation is offered. Exciting stuff. Part two False Cut. is more subdued, the small group planning a way to survive by beating the "hounds" pursuing them. And part three, Reversal, continues beyond the climactic finish at the end of two to launch into fighting action. Sadly, the two latter parts do not fulfil the exciting promise of the first section of chapters. The writing and dialogue is still good but the adventure itself seems to fade and fails to thrill.
Throughout the book, however, Rich McVicar's narration is excellent. His very easy on the ear voice helps bring all of the characters to life and retained my interest even when the plot itself lost some of it's appeal.
Missing Person is interesting more for the ideas suggested than as an adventure thriller lt probably would have benefitted from being somewhat shorter. But it is a non demanding read worth trying, and the narrator's voice a pleasure to hear. Good life values are expounded and not too much up front violence, either.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the rights holder, via Audiobook Boom, in exchange for an honest review. This I have given
September 23, 2016
Unusual mystery. Creative plotline. Subdued and slow building. Took me a bit to get into the story. While there is action and suspense it's a spread out. Action and intrigue, then a lull, more action and intrigue then a lull. Several unexpected twists and turns keep the story interesting. Although it was an entertaining listen it is definitely not a faced pace mystery/suspense story.
Brett's whole life has been affected by OE, Operation Ethereal he just doesn't know exactly how much. As the story of Brett's life is slowly unraveled he is in for several life altering revelations. Not only has his life been affected but so have the lives of those around him.
Rich Vicar does the narration for the story. He does a pretty good job. Pleasant voice easy to listen to. Clearly spoken. Not much difference between male and female characters. He needs to put a bit more emotion into the action scenes. Overall though his narration style was enjoyable.
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom.com
Brett's whole life has been affected by OE, Operation Ethereal he just doesn't know exactly how much. As the story of Brett's life is slowly unraveled he is in for several life altering revelations. Not only has his life been affected but so have the lives of those around him.
Rich Vicar does the narration for the story. He does a pretty good job. Pleasant voice easy to listen to. Clearly spoken. Not much difference between male and female characters. He needs to put a bit more emotion into the action scenes. Overall though his narration style was enjoyable.
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom.com
August 25, 2016
“This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.”
A strange twisted mystery about "timeprints" the ability to see things after they've happened. A lot of suspense and a hint of romance. You don't know who is good and who isn't. It held my interest to the end. I'm wondering if we might see some of these characters in another book.
The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed.
A strange twisted mystery about "timeprints" the ability to see things after they've happened. A lot of suspense and a hint of romance. You don't know who is good and who isn't. It held my interest to the end. I'm wondering if we might see some of these characters in another book.
The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed.
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November 12, 2016“This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.”
I enjoyed this book. I have always liked books where people do not think they have meaning in the world. Oh, but wait, they do. No matter who you are. A little strange but fascinating work and all turns out good in the end. But, getting to the end is the fun part.
I enjoyed this book. I have always liked books where people do not think they have meaning in the world. Oh, but wait, they do. No matter who you are. A little strange but fascinating work and all turns out good in the end. But, getting to the end is the fun part.
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