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Duty & Honor #4
Framed
The next action-packed thriller from the author of Night Hush, Bait, and Deep Cover…
When former hacker turned FBI cybersecurity specialist Hadley "Lark" Larkspur is asked to analyze a piece of malware, she never imagines the simple task will put her on the radar of underworld criminals. After armed gunmen try to abduct her outside a nightclub, though, it’s suddenly clear she’s in way over her head.
Delta Force operator Thomas "Mace" Beckett is in Boston awaiting his next assignment when he witnesses an attempted kidnapping. His training forces him to intervene, but then the woman pulls a gun on him. Mace isn’t sure what to make of the spitfire holding him hostage, but he quickly discovers that Lark is an innocent pawn in a dangerous game. Someone has framed her for the theft of millions from the mafia, and they want her to pay... in blood, if necessary.
With only days to find the funds, Lark and Mace scramble to track the real culprit. But their investigation unexpectedly leads straight to the heart of a terrible plot, one that could mean death for thousands. The criminals have stolen something far worse than money... and it’s about to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
When former hacker turned FBI cybersecurity specialist Hadley "Lark" Larkspur is asked to analyze a piece of malware, she never imagines the simple task will put her on the radar of underworld criminals. After armed gunmen try to abduct her outside a nightclub, though, it’s suddenly clear she’s in way over her head.
Delta Force operator Thomas "Mace" Beckett is in Boston awaiting his next assignment when he witnesses an attempted kidnapping. His training forces him to intervene, but then the woman pulls a gun on him. Mace isn’t sure what to make of the spitfire holding him hostage, but he quickly discovers that Lark is an innocent pawn in a dangerous game. Someone has framed her for the theft of millions from the mafia, and they want her to pay... in blood, if necessary.
With only days to find the funds, Lark and Mace scramble to track the real culprit. But their investigation unexpectedly leads straight to the heart of a terrible plot, one that could mean death for thousands. The criminals have stolen something far worse than money... and it’s about to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
370 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2018
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About the author
Leslie Jones
45 books37 followersLeslie Jones has been an IT geek, a graphic designer, and, much like her heroine, an Army Intelligence officer, bringing her firsthand experience to the pages of her works. She's lived in Alaska, Korea, Belgium, Germany, and other exotic locations (including New Jersey). She is a wife, mother, and full-time writer and splits her time between Scottsdale, Arizona, and Cincinnati, Ohio.
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September 26, 2024
The fact that I had never read the prior books in this series had a tiny effect on the outcome of this book for me. I only say tiny because it seemed like I should have been able to just connect with the characters without a problem. Yet, I did have a problem. Although, it seemed like it was more the storyline then the characters. Lark is the type of female that I could get behind. As a male type driven story, it was nice to have a female perspective.
As far as the story goes. There was a lot happening but at the same time there wasn't. What I mean by this is that there was a lot of talking and at times the kidnapping and cyber security aspects played parts in the story; however, the story as a whole for me was choppy and disjointed. Therefore, it did not grab my attention. Because I like Lark, I may go back and check out the first book in this series.
As far as the story goes. There was a lot happening but at the same time there wasn't. What I mean by this is that there was a lot of talking and at times the kidnapping and cyber security aspects played parts in the story; however, the story as a whole for me was choppy and disjointed. Therefore, it did not grab my attention. Because I like Lark, I may go back and check out the first book in this series.
June 10, 2018
Loved this book
The characters were fresh. The plotline was unique and so very interesting. I read this book one setting because I couldn't stop. I can't wait for more.
The characters were fresh. The plotline was unique and so very interesting. I read this book one setting because I couldn't stop. I can't wait for more.
February 12, 2018
VERDICT: For those who enjoy romantic thrillers, great mix of heat, suspense, and cybersecurity issues.
I had not read anything yet by Leslie Jones. When I discovered she had been an IT geek and an Army Intelligence officer, and that in her latest novel, Framed, #4 in the Duty & Honor series, the heroine was a former hacker turned FBI cybersecurity specialist, I decided to give it a try.
The book opens in Russia, with a couple of shady characters stealing a suitcase containing something extremely valuable. Fatianova plans to resell it to secure a comfortable future for herself. And she’s ready to do anything needed to get to her goal.
Then we meet an FBI team in Boston, worried by a malware on their servers. Lark gets appointed to take care of it. Little by little, she understands something huge is going on. Unfortunately for her, someone knows she knows…
Chapter 3 presents us the other important pole in the story: Sokolov and his son.
See here what worked for me in this book, what didn't, and why, with important note for authors, publishers, and tour organizers: https://wordsandpeace.com/2018/02/12/...
I had not read anything yet by Leslie Jones. When I discovered she had been an IT geek and an Army Intelligence officer, and that in her latest novel, Framed, #4 in the Duty & Honor series, the heroine was a former hacker turned FBI cybersecurity specialist, I decided to give it a try.
The book opens in Russia, with a couple of shady characters stealing a suitcase containing something extremely valuable. Fatianova plans to resell it to secure a comfortable future for herself. And she’s ready to do anything needed to get to her goal.
Then we meet an FBI team in Boston, worried by a malware on their servers. Lark gets appointed to take care of it. Little by little, she understands something huge is going on. Unfortunately for her, someone knows she knows…
Chapter 3 presents us the other important pole in the story: Sokolov and his son.
See here what worked for me in this book, what didn't, and why, with important note for authors, publishers, and tour organizers: https://wordsandpeace.com/2018/02/12/...
April 18, 2020
I liked Lark. She stood her ground, yet was able to see the good in people. Mace was fabulous in that he wanted to be all alpha about Lark, but let her stand on her own. He accepted that she was knowledgable in her area and was okay with her displaying that. This was a good rom-suspense.
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February 1, 2018DNF
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