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Flash
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO
if you woke up to the sound of screaming . . .
in the trunk of a car . . .
beside a dead cop . . .
with no idea where you were . . .
or why . . .
or when?
Imagine THE BOURNE IDENTITY meets THE FIRM.
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TWO BLOOD-SPATTERED STRANGERS awake, locked in the trunk of a car—with a murdered cop and the smoking gun. Aside from raging headaches and no idea what’s happened, they appear to have nothing in common. Troy thinks it’s 2001 and he’s still a combat surgeon fighting terrorists in Afghanistan. Emmy believes it’s 2002 and she’s still grifting a living from the streets of L.A.
Are they archenemies or coconspirators? Lovers or friends? What are they doing in the Caribbean, and why is a Croatian assassin determined to kill them? The only thing they know for certain is that they’ll be spending the rest of their lives in prison if the police catch them before they learn the truth.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO
if you woke up to the sound of screaming . . .
in the trunk of a car . . .
beside a dead cop . . .
with no idea where you were . . .
or why . . .
or when?
Imagine THE BOURNE IDENTITY meets THE FIRM.
____________________________________
TWO BLOOD-SPATTERED STRANGERS awake, locked in the trunk of a car—with a murdered cop and the smoking gun. Aside from raging headaches and no idea what’s happened, they appear to have nothing in common. Troy thinks it’s 2001 and he’s still a combat surgeon fighting terrorists in Afghanistan. Emmy believes it’s 2002 and she’s still grifting a living from the streets of L.A.
Are they archenemies or coconspirators? Lovers or friends? What are they doing in the Caribbean, and why is a Croatian assassin determined to kill them? The only thing they know for certain is that they’ll be spending the rest of their lives in prison if the police catch them before they learn the truth.
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About the author
Tim Tigner
23 books1,049 followersTim began his career in Soviet Counterintelligence with the US Army Special Forces, the Green Berets. That was back in the Cold War days when, “We learned Russian so you didn't have to,” something he did at the Presidio of Monterey alongside Recon Marines and Navy SEALs.
With the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tim switched from espionage to arbitrage. Armed with a Wharton MBA rather than a Colt M16, he moved to Moscow in the midst of Perestroika. There, he led prominent multinational medical companies, worked with cosmonauts on the MIR Space Station (from Earth, alas), chaired the Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, and helped write Russia’s first law on healthcare.
Moving to Brussels during the formation of the EU, Tim ran Europe, Middle East, and Africa for a Johnson & Johnson company and traveled like a character in a Robert Ludlum novel. He eventually landed in Silicon Valley, where he launched new medical technologies as a startup CEO.
In his free time, Tim has climbed the peaks of Mount Olympus, went hang gliding from the cliffs of Rio de Janeiro, and ballooned over Belgium. He earned scuba certification in Turkey, learned to ski in Slovenia, and ran the Serengeti with a Maasai warrior. He acted on stage in Portugal, taught negotiations in Germany, and chaired a healthcare conference in Holland. Tim studied psychology in France, radiology in England, and philosophy in Greece. He has enjoyed ballet at the Bolshoi, the opera on Lake Como, and the symphony in Vienna. He’s been a marathoner, paratrooper, triathlete, and yogi.
Intent on combining his creativity with his experience, Tim began writing thrillers in 1996 from an apartment overlooking Moscow’s Gorky Park. Twenty years later, his passion for creative writing continues to grow every day. His home office now overlooks a vineyard in Northern California.
Tim grew up in the Midwest, and graduated from Hanover College with a BA in Philosophy and Mathematics. After military service and work as a financial analyst and foreign-exchange trader, he earned an MBA in Finance and an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.
Thank you for taking the time to read about the author. Tim loves to correspond with readers like you. You are welcome to reach him through Goodreads or directly at timtigner.com/contact
With the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tim switched from espionage to arbitrage. Armed with a Wharton MBA rather than a Colt M16, he moved to Moscow in the midst of Perestroika. There, he led prominent multinational medical companies, worked with cosmonauts on the MIR Space Station (from Earth, alas), chaired the Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, and helped write Russia’s first law on healthcare.
Moving to Brussels during the formation of the EU, Tim ran Europe, Middle East, and Africa for a Johnson & Johnson company and traveled like a character in a Robert Ludlum novel. He eventually landed in Silicon Valley, where he launched new medical technologies as a startup CEO.
In his free time, Tim has climbed the peaks of Mount Olympus, went hang gliding from the cliffs of Rio de Janeiro, and ballooned over Belgium. He earned scuba certification in Turkey, learned to ski in Slovenia, and ran the Serengeti with a Maasai warrior. He acted on stage in Portugal, taught negotiations in Germany, and chaired a healthcare conference in Holland. Tim studied psychology in France, radiology in England, and philosophy in Greece. He has enjoyed ballet at the Bolshoi, the opera on Lake Como, and the symphony in Vienna. He’s been a marathoner, paratrooper, triathlete, and yogi.
Intent on combining his creativity with his experience, Tim began writing thrillers in 1996 from an apartment overlooking Moscow’s Gorky Park. Twenty years later, his passion for creative writing continues to grow every day. His home office now overlooks a vineyard in Northern California.
Tim grew up in the Midwest, and graduated from Hanover College with a BA in Philosophy and Mathematics. After military service and work as a financial analyst and foreign-exchange trader, he earned an MBA in Finance and an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.
Thank you for taking the time to read about the author. Tim loves to correspond with readers like you. You are welcome to reach him through Goodreads or directly at timtigner.com/contact
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August 22, 2015
SURPRISED ME-WOW!
I liked the reviews but noticed there weren't a lot written by females and I'm not normally a big spy or what sounds a little like vicious action...but this was sooo good! It really grabbed and entertained me-to the point that I'm still thinking about the character even after I've finished the book. In fact, although I feel like I have to write this so others get the chance to read it, I really want to start the next book by him I that I just bought. Quick and short-this story is the kind that takes you away and totally entertains. I highly recommend you get this book. It's really enthralling! :)
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! :)
I liked the reviews but noticed there weren't a lot written by females and I'm not normally a big spy or what sounds a little like vicious action...but this was sooo good! It really grabbed and entertained me-to the point that I'm still thinking about the character even after I've finished the book. In fact, although I feel like I have to write this so others get the chance to read it, I really want to start the next book by him I that I just bought. Quick and short-this story is the kind that takes you away and totally entertains. I highly recommend you get this book. It's really enthralling! :)
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! :)
December 31, 2015
The Flash by Tim Tigner was an Awesome ending for my reading adventures in 2015. Tigner's writing kept the story line twisting and turning till the very end. I have to give Tim a big thumbs up on the plot, it was very original. In this genre, there is always good versus evil, but Tim's use of The Flash is a fresh idea that made this novel worth reading till the end.
The two main character have their memory erased, they are being chased by the police for a murder, they don't think they committed. The only clue they have to go on, is a tattoo. From this clue, they follow each additional clue to triumph over evil and some good in this world.
Since this is the first novel I've by Tim, I will definitely seek out the rest of his published works.
The two main character have their memory erased, they are being chased by the police for a murder, they don't think they committed. The only clue they have to go on, is a tattoo. From this clue, they follow each additional clue to triumph over evil and some good in this world.
Since this is the first novel I've by Tim, I will definitely seek out the rest of his published works.
December 14, 2016
The story started out well but became less interesting.
The characters lacked real chemistry as the story became more contrived.
The characters lacked real chemistry as the story became more contrived.
July 25, 2018
Two strangers, covered in blood, wake up in a trunk beside a dead police officer. They've also lost their memories of the last several years. Now they're on the run, trying to figure out what's happening, when an assassin get on their trail as well.
From there it basically becomes a romantic suspense novel, only with a little more action than usual.
Pretty good stuff, even if it's different than Tigner's usual work.
From there it basically becomes a romantic suspense novel, only with a little more action than usual.
Pretty good stuff, even if it's different than Tigner's usual work.
April 5, 2018
I read up until the scene where the mob guys sexually assault the housekeeper and realized I really did not like this book at all. I didn't like the characters, the Hollywood plot line and just the general way things were developing so I saved myself some aggravation and ended it there.
September 13, 2015
NOTES FROM THE AUTHOR
FLASH is a novel about desperation. The desperation that puts previously decent people on a slippery slope, and the desperate circumstances in which their victims wind up.
The plot of FLASH evolves from a failed innovation. (I have a lot of experience with these, having spent 20 years on the cutting edge of the medical technology industry.) A man goes deeply into debt to develop a promising product that ends up making the target condition worse rather than better. In his desperation, he realizes that there’s a market for that product too . . .
Like my other thrillers, Flash is told both from both the victims’ and the perpetrators’ points of view. In all my novels, the perpetrators start with good intentions, and then circumstances intervene.
This is something that happens all to often in life. I suspect that most politicians, for example, start out wanting to make the world a better place, but eventually settle for just making their own lives better. Often shamelessly. Politicians usually end up in my thrillers as well.
I hope you enjoy FLASH.
I’ll respond promptly to comments or questions posted below, or you can feel free to reach me directly at timtigner.com
FLASH is a novel about desperation. The desperation that puts previously decent people on a slippery slope, and the desperate circumstances in which their victims wind up.
The plot of FLASH evolves from a failed innovation. (I have a lot of experience with these, having spent 20 years on the cutting edge of the medical technology industry.) A man goes deeply into debt to develop a promising product that ends up making the target condition worse rather than better. In his desperation, he realizes that there’s a market for that product too . . .
Like my other thrillers, Flash is told both from both the victims’ and the perpetrators’ points of view. In all my novels, the perpetrators start with good intentions, and then circumstances intervene.
This is something that happens all to often in life. I suspect that most politicians, for example, start out wanting to make the world a better place, but eventually settle for just making their own lives better. Often shamelessly. Politicians usually end up in my thrillers as well.
I hope you enjoy FLASH.
I’ll respond promptly to comments or questions posted below, or you can feel free to reach me directly at timtigner.com
May 22, 2016
I was looking for another lone-operator series, and accidentally purchased this book.
Intriguing idea of the situation where two strangers with their memories wiped to some degree, are thrown into a "framing situation" and they have to struggle to survive.
Simply put: way too far-fetched, and not really well-presented/delivered.
I would not recommend this, unless you were sitting on a beach and wanted some "light" reading, and don't mind seriously suspending disbelief.
Intriguing idea of the situation where two strangers with their memories wiped to some degree, are thrown into a "framing situation" and they have to struggle to survive.
Simply put: way too far-fetched, and not really well-presented/delivered.
I would not recommend this, unless you were sitting on a beach and wanted some "light" reading, and don't mind seriously suspending disbelief.
December 17, 2015
A solid action thriller. Fast paced and interesting, it's a good solid debut novel for Tim Tigner. Some of the dialogue seemed a little stiff, and the resolution seemed a little abrupt (a couple more plot twists towards the end and more of a final confrontation I think would have served the book well) but all in all a good book and I'll read more of his at some point for sure.
July 23, 2015
This one of the best, most enjoyable reads ever, particularly for a first offering. The author has crafted a very good story with two wonderful and engaging main characters. Tight writing and witty dialogue had me hooked from the opening chapter. well done. Definitely recommended.
November 17, 2016
Oh what an entertaining book that was. Totally implausible, and I know I've criticised some books for that very thing, but with certain books you just kind of expect it and if you park your disbelief and go along for the ride you can have a lot of fun. I think my problem is with books that try to be more "hard-hitting" and realistic and then lead you down Alice's rabbit hole.
S0 - how would you feel if you came to in the boot of a car with a dead man whose blood is all over you? And in the car is a woman you've never seen before with blood spray on her. She is holding a gum. This is the situation that Dr Troy and Emmy find themselves in. They have no idea where they are. However, when they examine the car and the dead man's belongings they find they are in the Cayman Islands and are missing 7 and 6 years of memories respectively. Freaky - much!
It just gets crazier from there. They go on the run and try to discover what the bleep is going on. Of course they are being hunted by forces unknown to them. But Troy and Emmy are nothing if not resourceful so they fight back with sneakiness and their wits. Its a mad caper, highly enjoyable escapism.
S0 - how would you feel if you came to in the boot of a car with a dead man whose blood is all over you? And in the car is a woman you've never seen before with blood spray on her. She is holding a gum. This is the situation that Dr Troy and Emmy find themselves in. They have no idea where they are. However, when they examine the car and the dead man's belongings they find they are in the Cayman Islands and are missing 7 and 6 years of memories respectively. Freaky - much!
It just gets crazier from there. They go on the run and try to discover what the bleep is going on. Of course they are being hunted by forces unknown to them. But Troy and Emmy are nothing if not resourceful so they fight back with sneakiness and their wits. Its a mad caper, highly enjoyable escapism.
July 29, 2015
Devious intentions.
About third way, finally started to make sense. Plot and people started to connect, this book isn't like the others I read. Biotechnology changed four lives and attack on nine supreme court justices. Always money and more money.
About third way, finally started to make sense. Plot and people started to connect, this book isn't like the others I read. Biotechnology changed four lives and attack on nine supreme court justices. Always money and more money.
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June 5, 2017
An okay book to pass the time.
Lots of suspension of disbelief with this one. You won't really believe two slightly above average people can face all the threats, obstacles and mental puzzles they are put through and come out of it alive, much less on top. And there are logical mistakes. This is basically a cheesy action film in novel form. But, if you like that sort of thing, it isn't too bad.
DEFINITELY written by a straight man. The female lead constantly bares her breasts or wets her shirt (sans bra) to get what she wants. There's also some gross scenes involving removal of body parts that are guaranteed to make men squirm. A little "gun porn" (twelve thousand dollar sniper rifle, anyone?). In fact, I think this whole book would give Freud something to study for quite some time.
OF COURSE, the male and female leads fall in love with each other. How can they not? There is no real chemistry between them, but they're both uber-smart, uber-athletic and very good looking, so why not?
Kidding aside, it is fast paced with an interesting premise, semi-exotic locale, violence, stunts, villains, and just enough implausible technology to make it interesting.
Lots of suspension of disbelief with this one. You won't really believe two slightly above average people can face all the threats, obstacles and mental puzzles they are put through and come out of it alive, much less on top. And there are logical mistakes. This is basically a cheesy action film in novel form. But, if you like that sort of thing, it isn't too bad.
DEFINITELY written by a straight man. The female lead constantly bares her breasts or wets her shirt (sans bra) to get what she wants. There's also some gross scenes involving removal of body parts that are guaranteed to make men squirm. A little "gun porn" (twelve thousand dollar sniper rifle, anyone?). In fact, I think this whole book would give Freud something to study for quite some time.
OF COURSE, the male and female leads fall in love with each other. How can they not? There is no real chemistry between them, but they're both uber-smart, uber-athletic and very good looking, so why not?
Kidding aside, it is fast paced with an interesting premise, semi-exotic locale, violence, stunts, villains, and just enough implausible technology to make it interesting.
September 15, 2016
It took me a little while to get into this book, in part because, like the characters who's memory had been wiped, I couldn't quite figure out where I was in the story. Once I got feel for all the characters and how they all connected, this was a thrilling story, lots of action and moving parts. Another good effort by Tim Tigner.
August 4, 2015
From the very first page, Tim's writing has you guessing what will happen next which makes it impossible to put the book down. Very much enjoyed reading Flash and will definitely be reading his other 2 current books.
September 16, 2017
Non- stop suspense
This book hooked me from the very beginning and I had trouble putting it down. It kept me on the edge of my seat for the whole ride. I really hope he writes a sequel to this I need to know what happens to Troy and Emmy
This book hooked me from the very beginning and I had trouble putting it down. It kept me on the edge of my seat for the whole ride. I really hope he writes a sequel to this I need to know what happens to Troy and Emmy
December 1, 2025
I enjoyed this fast paced thriller. The concept of the memory erasing drug was interesting and terrifying. The main characters were likable and interesting, and I found myself drawn into their story from the start.
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June 25, 2019Original, and well-paced. Enjoyable read
November 13, 2016
Interesting story line with great characters. I really love Troy and Emmy (though I do wish Tigner would have avoided the painful cliche of giving the protagonist bright green eyes and naming her 'Emerald Green'). Troy is thoughtful and clever without being *too* perfect--a tricky balance that Tigner pulls off well. Honesty, I was sort of madly in love with Troy throughout the entire novel. He's the perfect amount of witty, strong, tender, and self-deprecating. I might have to read more novels written by male authors in the future, because I found it refreshing to be a part of the sweet burgeoning romance between Troy and Emmy without having to read about washboard abs and stuff. Emmy does borderline perfection and could have used a flaw or two, but a lot of this seemed to be because Tigner wanted to avoid casting Emmy as a damsel in distress with Troy there to save the day, preferring to give her a stronger role and allowing Troy to learn from her, which was something I appreciated. The bad guys are awesome too. They walk that line between being evil, but likable. I really enjoyed Farkas's character, but Luther's was hands-down my favorite. In a few rare instances in the novel I'd actually find myself wanting things to work out for Luther, then one chapter later I'd be back to "Okay, you need to die now, scumbag."
The reason I'm withholding that fifth star is because some of the antics that Troy managed to pull off by the end of the novel seemed a little too farfetched. This fact doesn't take away any enjoyment from the novel, but it does reduce the credulity a tad. Also, Emmy really was a little too perfect.
The whole memory loss dynamic made for some exciting revelations and moments of self-discovery for both Troy and Emmy. The plot was fleshed out well with plenty of medical knowledge cited to make the premise convincing. Overall, a fun and exciting read. Can't believe this one was for free on BookBub--the quality far exceeded my expectations.
The reason I'm withholding that fifth star is because some of the antics that Troy managed to pull off by the end of the novel seemed a little too farfetched. This fact doesn't take away any enjoyment from the novel, but it does reduce the credulity a tad. Also, Emmy really was a little too perfect.
The whole memory loss dynamic made for some exciting revelations and moments of self-discovery for both Troy and Emmy. The plot was fleshed out well with plenty of medical knowledge cited to make the premise convincing. Overall, a fun and exciting read. Can't believe this one was for free on BookBub--the quality far exceeded my expectations.
February 26, 2014
The author sent me two of his manuscripts because of how much I enjoyed Betrayal (READ IT!). And I have to say that Tim Tigner does it again with another masterful tale of intrigue. And it will be difficult for me not to give away any spoilers as I find myself bouncing up and down with a bit of a gleeful, “Oh, you won’t believe this” and “Did you…did you read the part that…” and so on. Reading one of his works is like watching a movie that’s so entertaining that you want to see it again in case you missed anything. But it’s probably best not to do it with me as I’ll be elbowing you the entire time with an excited “Watch this. Watch this.”
What I liked: The attention to detail is brilliant. From the deductive abilities of the two main characters down to the personalized license plate of Miss Trust Fund. The conspiracies are delicious to read. I LOVE the Ludlum reference. Felt like a bit of an insider when he introduces a new player from a pharmaceutical company. As someone who worked for big pharma, it was spot-on; as well it should be given the author’s background. The story has as many twists and turns as Lombard Street and I found them engaging and well-plotted. And so many were entirely unexpected, but once they surfaced, made complete sense.
Tim Tigner has a bit of a diabolical mind with a penchant for weaving together conspiracies that are as surprising as they are plausible and his insight into crafting an excellent story has made him one of my favorite current authors. I can’t wait to tackle Coercion.
What I liked: The attention to detail is brilliant. From the deductive abilities of the two main characters down to the personalized license plate of Miss Trust Fund. The conspiracies are delicious to read. I LOVE the Ludlum reference. Felt like a bit of an insider when he introduces a new player from a pharmaceutical company. As someone who worked for big pharma, it was spot-on; as well it should be given the author’s background. The story has as many twists and turns as Lombard Street and I found them engaging and well-plotted. And so many were entirely unexpected, but once they surfaced, made complete sense.
Tim Tigner has a bit of a diabolical mind with a penchant for weaving together conspiracies that are as surprising as they are plausible and his insight into crafting an excellent story has made him one of my favorite current authors. I can’t wait to tackle Coercion.
January 12, 2015
Engaging biotech thriller
When a pair of blood-covered strangers find themselves locked up in the trunk of an automobile, in the Caribbean, along with a dead cop and gun, they must try to figure out what happened and how they got there. But with no recollection of the events that lead them there, it’s going to a tough mystery to unravel. Troy, a former combat surgeon believes it’s 2001 and he’s still in Afghanistan. Emmy has the idea that it’s 2002 and she living on the LA streets. How are these two connected?
Bonded by a shared mystery, Troy and Emmy must learn where they are and what brought them there. The first things they discover is that they aren’t living in the years they think they are. Having lost six years of their lives, they go in search of their identities, but along the way, are dogged by a Croatian assassin. Worse, the Cayman police are convinced they are behind the murder of the cop. Along the way, a secret, memory-loss drug called 456 is introduced as a tool used by corrupt politicians and attorneys, apparently to keep Troy and Emmy quiet. But what to they know?
This is high adventure written in a bold, cynical tone befitting of these types of crime thrillers. Troy is a cross between James Bond and Magnum PI—a terrific tough-guy hero. Emmy is a petite, pretty heroine, but hardly a damsel in distress. The action is often over the top, but never dull. I would recommend this series to anyone who love the Bourne series. Tigner’s military background shines through his writing, creating a fun, outrageous, yet believable adventure.
When a pair of blood-covered strangers find themselves locked up in the trunk of an automobile, in the Caribbean, along with a dead cop and gun, they must try to figure out what happened and how they got there. But with no recollection of the events that lead them there, it’s going to a tough mystery to unravel. Troy, a former combat surgeon believes it’s 2001 and he’s still in Afghanistan. Emmy has the idea that it’s 2002 and she living on the LA streets. How are these two connected?
Bonded by a shared mystery, Troy and Emmy must learn where they are and what brought them there. The first things they discover is that they aren’t living in the years they think they are. Having lost six years of their lives, they go in search of their identities, but along the way, are dogged by a Croatian assassin. Worse, the Cayman police are convinced they are behind the murder of the cop. Along the way, a secret, memory-loss drug called 456 is introduced as a tool used by corrupt politicians and attorneys, apparently to keep Troy and Emmy quiet. But what to they know?
This is high adventure written in a bold, cynical tone befitting of these types of crime thrillers. Troy is a cross between James Bond and Magnum PI—a terrific tough-guy hero. Emmy is a petite, pretty heroine, but hardly a damsel in distress. The action is often over the top, but never dull. I would recommend this series to anyone who love the Bourne series. Tigner’s military background shines through his writing, creating a fun, outrageous, yet believable adventure.
July 5, 2017
Unforgettable!!
Tim Tigner never ceases to amaze me. The plot lines to his stories are totally mind-blowing. There is a level of intellect and artistry that raises him above your average thriller writer. To paraphrase a line from this book: "Tim IS the sharpest knife in the drawer."
In FLASH, Emmy and Troy just woke up on Grand Cayman Island sharing a parked car with a dead policeman and they are covered in blood. They each know their own names, but not each other. And their last memory is where they were seven years ago (Troy was a combat surgeon in Afghanistan, Emmy a grifter in L.A.). Obviously, they can't go to the police in their condition. They have to figure out what happened to them and how to get out of their current situation. As they try to keep one step ahead of the cops, they realize they are being followed by an unknown person who is not there to help.
They start putting together pieces of the puzzle and uncover a charismatic attorney with an audacious method of helping clients out of legal jams. In an attempt to stop him, they become pawns in his most despicable scheme yet. To say any more would be adding spoilers. Just get this book now and plan to read it in one sitting.
I have read four other books by Tim Tigner and can honestly say each one is a winner. He combines fiendishly inventive plots with strong characters and always a touch of romance. I have never read another author like him. His world is one a reader will enjoy getting lost in.
Tim Tigner never ceases to amaze me. The plot lines to his stories are totally mind-blowing. There is a level of intellect and artistry that raises him above your average thriller writer. To paraphrase a line from this book: "Tim IS the sharpest knife in the drawer."
In FLASH, Emmy and Troy just woke up on Grand Cayman Island sharing a parked car with a dead policeman and they are covered in blood. They each know their own names, but not each other. And their last memory is where they were seven years ago (Troy was a combat surgeon in Afghanistan, Emmy a grifter in L.A.). Obviously, they can't go to the police in their condition. They have to figure out what happened to them and how to get out of their current situation. As they try to keep one step ahead of the cops, they realize they are being followed by an unknown person who is not there to help.
They start putting together pieces of the puzzle and uncover a charismatic attorney with an audacious method of helping clients out of legal jams. In an attempt to stop him, they become pawns in his most despicable scheme yet. To say any more would be adding spoilers. Just get this book now and plan to read it in one sitting.
I have read four other books by Tim Tigner and can honestly say each one is a winner. He combines fiendishly inventive plots with strong characters and always a touch of romance. I have never read another author like him. His world is one a reader will enjoy getting lost in.
October 9, 2017
The lead, or opening totally sucked me in! The protagonist starts out in the trunk of a car with a dead policeman on top of him. He doesn't know how he got there or what happened to the policeman. He's also lost seven years of his memory. Along with him is a woman who has also lost her memory. Together they try to figure out what is happening, and who is behind this crime. I won this book from Goodreads. Thank you to Goodreads and author, Tim Tigner. I was thrilled to get an autographed copy! There was non stop action in this book, and even the antagonists were easy to like. I would have rated this book higher if the actions by the characters were more believable- I just couldn't get past how far fetched it seemed. I think I would have enjoyed the book more if I could have put aside the need for the plot to be believable. I would read other books by this author though, as the action was really exciting.
September 4, 2015
If you like BRAD THOR, or VINCE FLYNN, or BRIAN HAIG, or as the author suggests LEE CHILD, or DAVID BALDACCI, your will love TIM TIGNER. Although the third of Tigner's published books, I picked up FLASH first because the hero is a combat veteran from Afghanistan. The action is very fast-paced. The reader is hooked from the first sentence: "Troy awoke to the sound of screaming. That was not unusual for a combat surgeon, but hearing soprano was." Tigner writes an exciting morality play - the good guys are very good and the bad guys are very bad. And it doesn't hurt that one of the "bad guys" is an attorney. The characters that Tigner creates are very interesting. The plot is well developed. The book is very hard to put down. If I didn't have a day-job that required me to get a good nights' sleep every day, I would have read it in one sitting.
January 25, 2016
Flash by Tim Tigner was a fast paced adventure that I was sucked into from the very first page. The book begins with two people who realized they have each lost many years of memory and the author takes you on an adventure to piece together what happened. I loved the main female character Emmy. Emmy was someone I would enjoy hanging out with and seeing what type of mischief the two of us could get into and watch her talk us out of it. I have read most of Tim Tigner's works, but this was my favorite so far. I don't want to give too much away, but I really enjoyed this read and I hope to hear more about Emmy and Troy in the future.
September 7, 2015
A Flash Surprise
As others suggested this story started with a bang and was non-stop, many improbable situations but very entertaining...this book also saved my Kindle Reader...while on a trip this Labor Day weekend the Kindle was left in a hotel bed...because the story was so good I reached for my reader as soon as I got in the car but it was not there...discovered that it was missing and returned to the hotel and retrieved...thanks for a great "read" Mr. Finger...
As others suggested this story started with a bang and was non-stop, many improbable situations but very entertaining...this book also saved my Kindle Reader...while on a trip this Labor Day weekend the Kindle was left in a hotel bed...because the story was so good I reached for my reader as soon as I got in the car but it was not there...discovered that it was missing and returned to the hotel and retrieved...thanks for a great "read" Mr. Finger...
September 28, 2018
Flash
I enjoyed this book and the escapades of the two main characters very much. The premise was a familiar one, but the development and method interesting. The main characters were a good complement and used well. It was a fun read with great scene descriptions. The story just went on too long and watered down the straight of the tale. This is a common problem with series. That said, most people would find this a good and enjoyable read.
I enjoyed this book and the escapades of the two main characters very much. The premise was a familiar one, but the development and method interesting. The main characters were a good complement and used well. It was a fun read with great scene descriptions. The story just went on too long and watered down the straight of the tale. This is a common problem with series. That said, most people would find this a good and enjoyable read.
January 7, 2016
This book has it all-action/romance/adventure/mystery/horror! And what I really enjoyed is that you start out lost and try to find out what's going on (along with the 2 main characters) and then discover many other levels of subterfuge. Another one that I could not put down-all his books are like that!
August 12, 2016
My, was this clever! I liked it, lots of twists and turns in this chilling adventure. True, the characters are a bit too good-looking and intelligent and acomplished to be believed, but that's why they ended up in a thriller, right? Anything and anyone CAN happen.
I liked it so much I decided to go ahead and buy another book from this (new for me) author. Well done!
I liked it so much I decided to go ahead and buy another book from this (new for me) author. Well done!
May 30, 2015
Wild Ride
My first book by Tigner. So glad I downloaded this one! Very unique plot with plenty of action and surprises. And no crude language and needless sex. Just a solid mystery. Thank you! Keep writing Mr. Tigner!
My first book by Tigner. So glad I downloaded this one! Very unique plot with plenty of action and surprises. And no crude language and needless sex. Just a solid mystery. Thank you! Keep writing Mr. Tigner!
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