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Jim McGill #9
The Daddy's Girl Decoy
Nothing lights a fire under Jim McGill like the thought of someone threatening his family. So when he gets a call from his elder daughter, Abbie, about a frightening development, he’s ready to rip somebody a new one. Only he learns that the Secret Service has initiated a new measure to protect his children.
SAC Elspeth Kendry has combed the service’s ranks to find young agents who closely resemble Abbie, Ken and Caitie, the idea being that the decoys will confuse and divert anyone harboring bad thoughts for the McGill kids. The plan works only too well. Special Agent Carrie Ramsey is kidnapped by a gang who think she’s Caitie McGill.
In no small way, and with some legitimacy, Caitie blames herself for the abduction. She’s determined to help the special agent regain her freedom. That’s something McGill is reluctant to do at first. Then Carrie’s parents come to McGill and plead with him: Help save the life of a young woman who was ready to sacrifice hers for Caitie.
Reasoning doesn’t get any more compelling than that. McGill goes all out. Even to the point of wangling an FBI badge for himself.
SAC Elspeth Kendry has combed the service’s ranks to find young agents who closely resemble Abbie, Ken and Caitie, the idea being that the decoys will confuse and divert anyone harboring bad thoughts for the McGill kids. The plan works only too well. Special Agent Carrie Ramsey is kidnapped by a gang who think she’s Caitie McGill.
In no small way, and with some legitimacy, Caitie blames herself for the abduction. She’s determined to help the special agent regain her freedom. That’s something McGill is reluctant to do at first. Then Carrie’s parents come to McGill and plead with him: Help save the life of a young woman who was ready to sacrifice hers for Caitie.
Reasoning doesn’t get any more compelling than that. McGill goes all out. Even to the point of wangling an FBI badge for himself.
361 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 15, 2016
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69 books197 followersJoseph Flynn has been published both traditionally — Signet Books, Bantam Books and Variance Publishing — and through his own imprint, Stray Dog Press, Inc. Both major media reviews and reader reviews have praised his work. Booklist said, “Flynn is an excellent storyteller.” The Chicago Tribune said, “Flynn [is] a master of high-octane plotting.” The most repeated reader comment is: Write faster, we want more.
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April 8, 2024
Having enjoyed my political thriller binge by Joseph Flynn to date, I was eager to read the latest in the Jim McGill series. Much has happened during the seven years President Grant has been in office and Jim has been able to take much of it with stride. However, when he discovers that the Secret Service has hired body doubles of his children, he begins to worry. After the kidnapping of the double set to portray his youngest, the entire situation becomes a large mess, with Caitie McGill at the centre. While this drama plays out, other issues that have been looming over the White House in the waning months before the next presidential election come to the surface, forcing POTUS to react. A strong addition to the series that is sure to impress Flynn fans.
While Jim McGill has been through a great deal since his wife first one the US presidency, he draws the line at those who put his family in harm’s way. When his eldest daughter calls about some disturbing event she’s noticed on campus at Georgetown, McGill takes notice and lets his temper get the best of him. It’s only when he is read into the latest plan the Secret Service have to protect his family that he allows his threats to simmer and agrees to stand down.
Working with Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Elspeth Kendra, the Secret Service have found three agents who loosely remember the McGill children and have helped them become body doubles. This will hopefully deflect anyone from trying anything, through the doppelgänger plan is kept from the general public, for obvious reasons. When Catie McGill’s double, Special Agent Carrie Ramsey, is kidnapped, panic rises all the way to the White House. It seems the gang who nabbed Ramsey think they hold Caitie McGill in their possession and the plan to exactly something impactful could really play into creating a dramatic event for all involved.
While Jim McGill defers to his wife, he knows that there is a degree of guilt inside him. He cannot help the family of Special Agent Ramsey, much as he sees its merit. Instead, he negotiates a unique deputising to ensure he gets first-hand knowledge. Jim McGill is invested and yet powerless to make concrete decisions as the precarious hunt for Special Agent Ramsey continues.
All the while, other troubling events come to fruition, as the campaign for the next president ramps into high gear. There are players on both sides of the aisle seeking to take up the Oval Office, including the sitting vice-president, and only months until the crucial vote. Add to that, two fugitives who have been eluding authorities for a few years fall onto the radar and their capture becomes an important part of the Grant Administration’s final months in office. How will this explain some of the larger issues and could some of the past attempts on the president’s life be tied to this recent Caitie McGill/Special Agent Ramsey debacle? All will be revealed, or at least advanced as Joseph Flynn pushes his series along, keeping the reader hooked until the very end.
Joseph Flynn has been able to build a stunning series based on the core political values many take for granted. His detailed analysis, peppered with strong narrative subplots, provides a great read for those who have taken the time to fully digest what us going on throughout the series. Spanning two complete election cycles, the stories are rich with political facts and plausible happenings, without aligning too tightly with what is actually taking place at the time. The narrative grows and soon catches its ultimate speed, eventually humming along as characters develop on their own and things ferment into a potent brew of narrative storytelling. While Flynn has touched on a number of issues before their time (reading these books in 20024, I have to look at their publication, as some truly do parallels Trump-era events), while providing truly entertaining outcomes.
Flynn continues his technique of using chapters as parts and vignettes within them, which takes one getting used to, but provides to be an effective way to convey the larger narrative. Flynn is able to stuff a great deal into a single book and keep the reader hooked on what is happening and how larger story arcs will return as the story advances. Flynn also does not develop story arcs that resolve within the novel’s telling. Some take one book, some two, and others are still lingering nine novels into the series. This keeps the reader attentive and forces them to recall moments from past stories to pieces things together. While challenging for some, I love the intricacies each piece requires and the backstory that emerges as the reader remembers.
These numerous plot points provide much entertainment for all involved, while keeping the story from becoming too predictable. There are themes and storylines that will solve themselves in a single story, but they are rare, as things resonate for all to enjoy. I look forward to the remaining pieces in the series, all of which are sure to pack a punch and keep me hungering for more. I am eager to see how, with the next presidential election looming, the Grant-McGill storyline will progress. There have already been hints at a post-Oval Office life for the two protagonists, though nothing concrete is clear.
Kudos, Mr. Flynn, for keeping things on edge throughout this piece and providing strong themes as the series progresses.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
While Jim McGill has been through a great deal since his wife first one the US presidency, he draws the line at those who put his family in harm’s way. When his eldest daughter calls about some disturbing event she’s noticed on campus at Georgetown, McGill takes notice and lets his temper get the best of him. It’s only when he is read into the latest plan the Secret Service have to protect his family that he allows his threats to simmer and agrees to stand down.
Working with Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Elspeth Kendra, the Secret Service have found three agents who loosely remember the McGill children and have helped them become body doubles. This will hopefully deflect anyone from trying anything, through the doppelgänger plan is kept from the general public, for obvious reasons. When Catie McGill’s double, Special Agent Carrie Ramsey, is kidnapped, panic rises all the way to the White House. It seems the gang who nabbed Ramsey think they hold Caitie McGill in their possession and the plan to exactly something impactful could really play into creating a dramatic event for all involved.
While Jim McGill defers to his wife, he knows that there is a degree of guilt inside him. He cannot help the family of Special Agent Ramsey, much as he sees its merit. Instead, he negotiates a unique deputising to ensure he gets first-hand knowledge. Jim McGill is invested and yet powerless to make concrete decisions as the precarious hunt for Special Agent Ramsey continues.
All the while, other troubling events come to fruition, as the campaign for the next president ramps into high gear. There are players on both sides of the aisle seeking to take up the Oval Office, including the sitting vice-president, and only months until the crucial vote. Add to that, two fugitives who have been eluding authorities for a few years fall onto the radar and their capture becomes an important part of the Grant Administration’s final months in office. How will this explain some of the larger issues and could some of the past attempts on the president’s life be tied to this recent Caitie McGill/Special Agent Ramsey debacle? All will be revealed, or at least advanced as Joseph Flynn pushes his series along, keeping the reader hooked until the very end.
Joseph Flynn has been able to build a stunning series based on the core political values many take for granted. His detailed analysis, peppered with strong narrative subplots, provides a great read for those who have taken the time to fully digest what us going on throughout the series. Spanning two complete election cycles, the stories are rich with political facts and plausible happenings, without aligning too tightly with what is actually taking place at the time. The narrative grows and soon catches its ultimate speed, eventually humming along as characters develop on their own and things ferment into a potent brew of narrative storytelling. While Flynn has touched on a number of issues before their time (reading these books in 20024, I have to look at their publication, as some truly do parallels Trump-era events), while providing truly entertaining outcomes.
Flynn continues his technique of using chapters as parts and vignettes within them, which takes one getting used to, but provides to be an effective way to convey the larger narrative. Flynn is able to stuff a great deal into a single book and keep the reader hooked on what is happening and how larger story arcs will return as the story advances. Flynn also does not develop story arcs that resolve within the novel’s telling. Some take one book, some two, and others are still lingering nine novels into the series. This keeps the reader attentive and forces them to recall moments from past stories to pieces things together. While challenging for some, I love the intricacies each piece requires and the backstory that emerges as the reader remembers.
These numerous plot points provide much entertainment for all involved, while keeping the story from becoming too predictable. There are themes and storylines that will solve themselves in a single story, but they are rare, as things resonate for all to enjoy. I look forward to the remaining pieces in the series, all of which are sure to pack a punch and keep me hungering for more. I am eager to see how, with the next presidential election looming, the Grant-McGill storyline will progress. There have already been hints at a post-Oval Office life for the two protagonists, though nothing concrete is clear.
Kudos, Mr. Flynn, for keeping things on edge throughout this piece and providing strong themes as the series progresses.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
October 15, 2019
I am a sucker for political thrillers. And so, having invested myself in this fictional White House, I enjoy following this president and her husband and their families and friends. But… I only read these through the graces of Kindle Unlimited. There are enough rough edges that I feel more confident about investing my time than my money in these books.
In this book, there was a particularly creepy storyline where . (I'm too squeamish to more precisely describe them here, even behind a spoiler tag.) That said, despite its creepiness and self-evident futility, I can't feel sure that characters like those involved wouldn't try something that horrible and horrific.
That said, for the ninth book of the series, it was pretty good. I think some of the recent books I've read in this series have been… somewhat mediocre, but this was a really engaging story, marred only by the occasional bizarre storyline. That and the tendency (common to most political thrillers) to explore implausible possibilities ().
In this book, there was a particularly creepy storyline where . (I'm too squeamish to more precisely describe them here, even behind a spoiler tag.) That said, despite its creepiness and self-evident futility, I can't feel sure that characters like those involved wouldn't try something that horrible and horrific.
That said, for the ninth book of the series, it was pretty good. I think some of the recent books I've read in this series have been… somewhat mediocre, but this was a really engaging story, marred only by the occasional bizarre storyline. That and the tendency (common to most political thrillers) to explore implausible possibilities ().
March 25, 2022
Yet another instalment in the Jim McGill series. This time a possible threat is detected that could effect Jim’s three children. The Secret Service assigns doubles for each of the children to act as decoys if the possible attacks occur. The young woman who is the double of Jim’s youngest child, Caitie is abducted in broad daylight and a hunt is on to retrieve her before the perpetrators realise she is not who they were really targeting. Jim’s wife, Patti Grant, the President of the United States has her hands full as her second term in the office draws to a close. Was the abduction meant to threaten Patti or was it Jim, himself that was meant to be hurt? Will the VP, Jean Morrissey succeed as the 2nd female to be elected President or will the baton pass to someone else? The ultimate question is how will feisty Caitie respond to the threat on her life and freedom as well as her siblings who are equally irate?
November 1, 2025
I liked this McGill book more than some of the other recent ones cause the plot was more self contained.... McGill has to find a kidnapped secret service agent who was taken because she was mistaken for his youngest daughter. That storyline was interesting and the agent was an appealing new character... some of the dangling threads from previous books were a bit of a distraction but there was more action at the end rather than the tendency in previous books of having big events happen "off screen" and then just have people tell us about them afterwards. Also we have less of Patti Grant doing stupid unconstitutional stuff in this book.
April 27, 2019
Always a winner!
Jim McGill is such a great guy! I assume he is comprised oof a lot of parts of the author, Mr. Flynn himself.
I am like many other obsessive readers devoted toFlynns work. I want more! And you will too if you delve into any of his series.
Now I am off to search for another, hoping and praying I have read them all now. There are many authors whom I love rereading their works, Agatha Christie (have worn her out over the years), Patterson, Baldacci, etc. Now Flynn has been added to that list. He’s magnificent!!
Jim McGill is such a great guy! I assume he is comprised oof a lot of parts of the author, Mr. Flynn himself.
I am like many other obsessive readers devoted toFlynns work. I want more! And you will too if you delve into any of his series.
Now I am off to search for another, hoping and praying I have read them all now. There are many authors whom I love rereading their works, Agatha Christie (have worn her out over the years), Patterson, Baldacci, etc. Now Flynn has been added to that list. He’s magnificent!!
April 13, 2021
Review of The Daddys Girl Decoy
The latest in this series contains more current Political Drama which is very realistic. A couple of Anti Government Militant Groups have decided to remove President Grant from office by kidnapping her stepchildren and demanding that Grant and her henchmen leave office. The author understands today's world, that The NRA has been able to put Deadly Assault Weapons in to the hands of Mentally Disabled People who are encouraged by the Right Wing Media to take control of the Government through Armed Insurgency. Great storyline.
The latest in this series contains more current Political Drama which is very realistic. A couple of Anti Government Militant Groups have decided to remove President Grant from office by kidnapping her stepchildren and demanding that Grant and her henchmen leave office. The author understands today's world, that The NRA has been able to put Deadly Assault Weapons in to the hands of Mentally Disabled People who are encouraged by the Right Wing Media to take control of the Government through Armed Insurgency. Great storyline.
September 6, 2017
The Daddy's Girl Decoy ( Jim McGill novel #9)
We're all aware of body doubles (stand ins) for celebrities to include political members of the government, but Flynn takes on the what if situation when a secret service agent is kidnapped by extremists thinking they actually have the President's and McGill's daughter. All this in the middle of a presidential election campaign. You'll enjoy playing who did this, while the action in the plot plays out. Thanks for a great read.
We're all aware of body doubles (stand ins) for celebrities to include political members of the government, but Flynn takes on the what if situation when a secret service agent is kidnapped by extremists thinking they actually have the President's and McGill's daughter. All this in the middle of a presidential election campaign. You'll enjoy playing who did this, while the action in the plot plays out. Thanks for a great read.
December 25, 2025
Twofer at Least, with Slight Return of a Drummer, Bless...
Ninth book in series and the pendulum has swung to the thriller" side of political thriller, with a deadline kidnap and a reckoning with previous adversaries whether they realise or not. Long since given up on the horrific thought that what is engulfing the U.S. currently was so foreseeable and have now settled into the far more enjoyable "Jefferson Airplane bingo" .
Ninth book in series and the pendulum has swung to the thriller" side of political thriller, with a deadline kidnap and a reckoning with previous adversaries whether they realise or not. Long since given up on the horrific thought that what is engulfing the U.S. currently was so foreseeable and have now settled into the far more enjoyable "Jefferson Airplane bingo" .
February 21, 2019
The Daddy's Girl Decoy
I only have one quarrel with this book or whoever did the proofreading.
When the decoy is transferred from Sturgis,SD ,they bring her to Sioux Falls,SD. All of a sudden Sioux Falls becomes Sioux City,SD.
Sioux City is in Iowa and not on I-90.
I live in Sioux Falls,and we hate to be confused with Sioux City.
I only have one quarrel with this book or whoever did the proofreading.
When the decoy is transferred from Sturgis,SD ,they bring her to Sioux Falls,SD. All of a sudden Sioux Falls becomes Sioux City,SD.
Sioux City is in Iowa and not on I-90.
I live in Sioux Falls,and we hate to be confused with Sioux City.
July 25, 2023
A other Great Story. Jim if injured again towards the end, yet makes undying love to his busy wife.
A great story with twists and turns and maybe a curve ball in the middle. I declare this married couple is the best Madam President and First Henchman I never read about. We need a real life image like these two in Our Country
A great story with twists and turns and maybe a curve ball in the middle. I declare this married couple is the best Madam President and First Henchman I never read about. We need a real life image like these two in Our Country
September 3, 2017
The author has done it again
Just when I thought I could maybe not get hooked more on this series he still is me itching to get the next in the series. These books are so good and so engrossing I can't wait to get my hands on the next one. Be warned they are addictive.
Just when I thought I could maybe not get hooked more on this series he still is me itching to get the next in the series. These books are so good and so engrossing I can't wait to get my hands on the next one. Be warned they are addictive.
March 13, 2018
Still reading.
When interesting characters are combined with interesting events it is reasonable to know you will follow them to their conclusions. And I most likely will. We must find out what the villains are plotting.
When interesting characters are combined with interesting events it is reasonable to know you will follow them to their conclusions. And I most likely will. We must find out what the villains are plotting.
May 26, 2018
Another installment in the “President’s Henchman” series. Lots of intrigue, action, political doings, enjoyable characters, & some humor as well.
I’ve already started #10...Last Chopper Out.
I recommend this series. 😊
I’ve already started #10...Last Chopper Out.
I recommend this series. 😊
July 20, 2018
Good read
A good read. A nice mixture of thriller and political suspense with an added sub story that would scare any parent, of a kidnapped daughter. Not to mention the nasty group of potential killers. Recommended.
A good read. A nice mixture of thriller and political suspense with an added sub story that would scare any parent, of a kidnapped daughter. Not to mention the nasty group of potential killers. Recommended.
October 16, 2018
Another excellent book by Joe Flynn. Makes me sad that we're in the final year of President Grant's term but grateful another tale remains.
I look forward to reading some of My Flynn's other works. He does have a knack for this as Jim McGill has for being a henchman.
I look forward to reading some of My Flynn's other works. He does have a knack for this as Jim McGill has for being a henchman.
December 7, 2018
I really enjoy the McGill series. It's a marvelous twist on the Private Eye character. The characters in this novel are believable. The story line is creative, compelling and fast paced. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
November 25, 2016
All I need to ask is when is the next book in series due out? Great!!!! More then expected. Can't wait to see what happens next.
June 14, 2017
The Daddy's Girl Decoy review
The Daddy's Girl Decoy is the ninth fast paced thriller in the Jim McGill series written by author Joseph Flynn.
The Daddy's Girl Decoy is the ninth fast paced thriller in the Jim McGill series written by author Joseph Flynn.
September 28, 2017
Did he say 'bite me???'...
It was hard to NOT anticipate how this installment could have gone any of several directions. A thrill ride for sure...
It was hard to NOT anticipate how this installment could have gone any of several directions. A thrill ride for sure...
November 24, 2017
Good
Enjoyable and for once the henchman didn't have to beat up everyone on his on. The flow of the book made it a good read to bring up several characters.
Enjoyable and for once the henchman didn't have to beat up everyone on his on. The flow of the book made it a good read to bring up several characters.
March 23, 2018
Love this series!
May 22, 2018
Cliff Hanger Ending
Wow do not ever assume you know what comes next when reading this series. I am really enjoying each and every one
Wow do not ever assume you know what comes next when reading this series. I am really enjoying each and every one
January 20, 2020
Great book!
I love the characters in this author’s books! There are always several adventures happening at the same time which always involve Jim McGill. You’ll love his books.
I love the characters in this author’s books! There are always several adventures happening at the same time which always involve Jim McGill. You’ll love his books.
August 12, 2018
I’ve read through all nine of the series. I can’t wait until I start last book in this series. I recommend this author.
Recommend this author.
I can’t wait to read more of his books. One last book to go. Yay. Try .
Recommend this author.
I can’t wait to read more of his books. One last book to go. Yay. Try .
September 14, 2016
4.5 Stars
Book 9 in the Jim McGill series and still going strong.
What I liked: I really had to stretch my memory back since the last book in this series released almost a year ago. The good part, Mr. Flynn’s characters are so memorable, I pretty much had no problem diving back in. Actually, the problem was with the bad guys. That’s good right?
In The Daddy’s Girl Decoy, there is of course more than one plot line going on. The head of the Secret Service Presidential Protective Detail, Elspeth Kendry, has a bad feeling so she institutes “doubles” for McGill’s kids. If you didn’t remember, McGill’s second wife,Patricia Darden Grant, is the current President of the United States and there have been multiple threats not only against her but McGill and his previous wife and their kids.
Speaking of kids, I can’t believe how much they’ve grown since the start of the series. Caitie, is now 19. Where did the time go? I think she is my favorite of the three children although they are each unique in their own way. They are very secure in the dual relationships with their stepmom, the President, and their stepdad too. I really take my hat off to Mr. Flynn for showing the good relationships between the two families. They (the parents/step-parents) all work together when making decisions concerning the children. There’s no bickering, back stabbing, or huge drama, just adults working together to ensure the safety of the children. Although, the children are technically adults, when it comes to their safety, they are more than willing to work with the parents. Okay, the worse does happen and the decoy for Caitie, the youngest McGill child, is kidnapped. Special Agent Carrie Ramsey now has to maintain the character or risk being murdered.
Everything is centering around keeping the children safe but the President has other responsibilities. She wants her Vice President, Jean Morrissey, to win the nomination and take her place at the top. The other side is of course trying to sabotage a continuation of another female president of the opposing party. Chief of Staff, Galia Mindel, is playing for keeps and throws wrench after wrench at the other party.
There are so many plots surrounding the major characters it was impossible to put the book down. I especially like the characters of the Vice President and her fiancée, Byron DeWitt, the Deputy Director of the FBI. He and McGill have a lot in common, they don’t care for all the politics and just want to do their own thing. DeWitt is planning on leaving his job and work with McGill Investigations on the West Coast but first he has to help his fiancée get elected. That’s another thing I like. The Vice President belongs to the Cool Blue Party and one of their mandates is that their Presidential candidates, if elected, will do one and done.
Mr. Flynn’s writing style is very enjoyable. It flows well, the pacing is perfect, at least for me and the plot lines are pretty current. He knows how to keep the reader invested in the story even if some of the antics are over the top.
What I didn’t like: I discovered Mr. Flynn’s books after he had several already published so I’ve never really had to wait for a book before. Guess what, I didn’t like it. He writes three different series and they all interconnect so you feel like you’re touching base with all the characters while reading each book. And to the over the top plots, yep, some are unbelievable but then I’m not a Washington insider so have no idea how that whole play for power thing works. What did work was Mr. Flynn’s imagination and ability to keep me reading.
If it hasn’t been plain, you need to read this series in order. Sure you could just skip here and there but seriously, you’ll miss some amazing characters and their development!
On a side note, if you are a Kindle Unlimited member, you can read The Daddy's Girl Decoy for free. If not, the $4.99 to buy the e-book is money well spent.
Highly Recommended!!!!
Book 9 in the Jim McGill series and still going strong.
What I liked: I really had to stretch my memory back since the last book in this series released almost a year ago. The good part, Mr. Flynn’s characters are so memorable, I pretty much had no problem diving back in. Actually, the problem was with the bad guys. That’s good right?
In The Daddy’s Girl Decoy, there is of course more than one plot line going on. The head of the Secret Service Presidential Protective Detail, Elspeth Kendry, has a bad feeling so she institutes “doubles” for McGill’s kids. If you didn’t remember, McGill’s second wife,Patricia Darden Grant, is the current President of the United States and there have been multiple threats not only against her but McGill and his previous wife and their kids.
Speaking of kids, I can’t believe how much they’ve grown since the start of the series. Caitie, is now 19. Where did the time go? I think she is my favorite of the three children although they are each unique in their own way. They are very secure in the dual relationships with their stepmom, the President, and their stepdad too. I really take my hat off to Mr. Flynn for showing the good relationships between the two families. They (the parents/step-parents) all work together when making decisions concerning the children. There’s no bickering, back stabbing, or huge drama, just adults working together to ensure the safety of the children. Although, the children are technically adults, when it comes to their safety, they are more than willing to work with the parents. Okay, the worse does happen and the decoy for Caitie, the youngest McGill child, is kidnapped. Special Agent Carrie Ramsey now has to maintain the character or risk being murdered.
Everything is centering around keeping the children safe but the President has other responsibilities. She wants her Vice President, Jean Morrissey, to win the nomination and take her place at the top. The other side is of course trying to sabotage a continuation of another female president of the opposing party. Chief of Staff, Galia Mindel, is playing for keeps and throws wrench after wrench at the other party.
There are so many plots surrounding the major characters it was impossible to put the book down. I especially like the characters of the Vice President and her fiancée, Byron DeWitt, the Deputy Director of the FBI. He and McGill have a lot in common, they don’t care for all the politics and just want to do their own thing. DeWitt is planning on leaving his job and work with McGill Investigations on the West Coast but first he has to help his fiancée get elected. That’s another thing I like. The Vice President belongs to the Cool Blue Party and one of their mandates is that their Presidential candidates, if elected, will do one and done.
Mr. Flynn’s writing style is very enjoyable. It flows well, the pacing is perfect, at least for me and the plot lines are pretty current. He knows how to keep the reader invested in the story even if some of the antics are over the top.
What I didn’t like: I discovered Mr. Flynn’s books after he had several already published so I’ve never really had to wait for a book before. Guess what, I didn’t like it. He writes three different series and they all interconnect so you feel like you’re touching base with all the characters while reading each book. And to the over the top plots, yep, some are unbelievable but then I’m not a Washington insider so have no idea how that whole play for power thing works. What did work was Mr. Flynn’s imagination and ability to keep me reading.
If it hasn’t been plain, you need to read this series in order. Sure you could just skip here and there but seriously, you’ll miss some amazing characters and their development!
On a side note, if you are a Kindle Unlimited member, you can read The Daddy's Girl Decoy for free. If not, the $4.99 to buy the e-book is money well spent.
Highly Recommended!!!!
February 12, 2017
One of the best of this favorite series
I love this series with Patricia Grant as the first woman President and her action filled henchman husband. Plenty of action. A few laughs, Some real bad guys getting their just due. Fast read. Addictive series best read in order. Just wish Patti Grant really was President. Now waiting for another Mr Flynn.
I love this series with Patricia Grant as the first woman President and her action filled henchman husband. Plenty of action. A few laughs, Some real bad guys getting their just due. Fast read. Addictive series best read in order. Just wish Patti Grant really was President. Now waiting for another Mr Flynn.
August 19, 2016
Couldn't Put It Down!
Given the state of politics in today's world, some of the plot lines in this latest installment of the series are scarily believable! I could wish it weren't so, but the meanness and outright hatred could lead to situations such as those described.
While it seems to be the last in the series, I hope that Joe Flynn has at least one more story to finish off Patti Grant's presidency .... And maybe a few more to follow the rest of the McGill's and the next president!
Given the state of politics in today's world, some of the plot lines in this latest installment of the series are scarily believable! I could wish it weren't so, but the meanness and outright hatred could lead to situations such as those described.
While it seems to be the last in the series, I hope that Joe Flynn has at least one more story to finish off Patti Grant's presidency .... And maybe a few more to follow the rest of the McGill's and the next president!
November 11, 2016
This was a really good read [2 times], another in the Jim McGill series, which I love! The characters continue to develop as well rounded and interesting individuals; the action keeps you turning the pages and the conclusion was satisfying.
August 26, 2016
A winner
One of my favorites. Another compelling storyline. The President's Henchman saves the day again. All too real potential for some of this to really happen.
One of my favorites. Another compelling storyline. The President's Henchman saves the day again. All too real potential for some of this to really happen.
September 5, 2016
Almost worth waiting for
I love joe Flynn, but there are too many rehash moments in this story. It didn't feel new and fresh--things I usually enjoy in a Flynn novel.
I love joe Flynn, but there are too many rehash moments in this story. It didn't feel new and fresh--things I usually enjoy in a Flynn novel.
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