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Whorl: A Gripping Conspiracy Thriller
During a routine background check of a Special Agent applicant an FBI lab tech discovers the young man's fingerprints are an identical match to not one but two other people already in the system. Aside from actual confessions more crimes have been solved by fingerprints than any other type of evidence, and this discovery could throw legal systems around the world into chaos--if it becomes public knowledge. Powerful government forces in the FBI and beyond immediately try to remove all the evidence--which includes the idealistic lab tech who made the discovery and Dave Anderson, the young man whose dream it has been to become an FBI Special Agent. The racially divided gritty dystopia that is modern Detroit provides the backdrop as forces move against Anderson--but young men drawn to law enforcement are rarely blank pages, and Anderson already has more than his share of secrets. The question is, who can he trust with them?
346 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2016
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June 18, 2023
This one got my attention and kept my interest all the way through despite the jumping around from character to character.
April 24, 2019
Good ending but slow slow slow getting there.
Author is very informed when describing gun handling and shooting. Not see very often in books. But way to many pages of nothing, that didn't add the narrative.
Author is very informed when describing gun handling and shooting. Not see very often in books. But way to many pages of nothing, that didn't add the narrative.
June 13, 2018
Five Star Man on the Run Conspiracy Thriller
There was just so much to love about this book. It was a great story with fully fleshed out interesting characters. I couldn't stop turning pages trying to find out what was going to happen next. The characters thought and acted like real people, excellent heroes as well as villains. it was very easy to forget that it was just a book and not something really happening. The author certainly has a way of painting pictures in your mind that make you feel ike you're right there in the midst of the action. I also liked the way his characters didn't kowtow to any of the PC BS thats become so common not only in current television and movies but also contemporary literature. Other books in this genre I've enjoyed include Bestiarii by James Tarr, Without Remorse by Tom Clancy, Once a Spy by Keith Thomson, Last of the Breed by Louis Lamour, and Fade by Kyle Mills. I am anxiously awaiting this author's next book.
There was just so much to love about this book. It was a great story with fully fleshed out interesting characters. I couldn't stop turning pages trying to find out what was going to happen next. The characters thought and acted like real people, excellent heroes as well as villains. it was very easy to forget that it was just a book and not something really happening. The author certainly has a way of painting pictures in your mind that make you feel ike you're right there in the midst of the action. I also liked the way his characters didn't kowtow to any of the PC BS thats become so common not only in current television and movies but also contemporary literature. Other books in this genre I've enjoyed include Bestiarii by James Tarr, Without Remorse by Tom Clancy, Once a Spy by Keith Thomson, Last of the Breed by Louis Lamour, and Fade by Kyle Mills. I am anxiously awaiting this author's next book.
January 13, 2024
Ending was worth the whole book
It was pretty confusing in the beginning. I'm not sure if it was the editing or what. But there just seemed a lot of run-on chapters that you realized later were some flashbacks. And one on the main characters just disappeared for about 25% of the book.
Still, a lot of gun action, which I love. Plus, that ending with the chanting....epic!
Note: It's tannerite, not taurenrite or whatever weird name it was called.
It was pretty confusing in the beginning. I'm not sure if it was the editing or what. But there just seemed a lot of run-on chapters that you realized later were some flashbacks. And one on the main characters just disappeared for about 25% of the book.
Still, a lot of gun action, which I love. Plus, that ending with the chanting....epic!
Note: It's tannerite, not taurenrite or whatever weird name it was called.
May 17, 2017
James Tarr hit the bullseye!
James Tarr is an all around funny guy (I love watching him on TV) and an amazing competitor in the shooting sports, as well as a great instructor. Now I find that he's an amazing author too! SCORE! This was a great book to read, can't wait for his next publication!
James Tarr is an all around funny guy (I love watching him on TV) and an amazing competitor in the shooting sports, as well as a great instructor. Now I find that he's an amazing author too! SCORE! This was a great book to read, can't wait for his next publication!
April 27, 2019
Really a pretty good book... a few typos and misspellings, but I’m just sensitive that way. Great story and a unique storyline. Well fleshed-out characters. Held my interest all the way. Great job by Mr. Tarr. The book may seem to be written by a politically conservative author, but that’s ok.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
November 10, 2021
First book by this author. Won't be the last.
Gripping story, refreshingly accurate. Of the hundreds of books I've enjoyed this one was a surprise, a plot and scenario not before imagined by me. It will be time well spent reading this book, set time aside. You will not want put it down. I am typing this at 5:09 AM.
Gripping story, refreshingly accurate. Of the hundreds of books I've enjoyed this one was a surprise, a plot and scenario not before imagined by me. It will be time well spent reading this book, set time aside. You will not want put it down. I am typing this at 5:09 AM.
December 27, 2021
Best book I've read in years!
Characters are odd but exceptionally well developed. Story includes scenes and themes that I am familiar with and enjoyed. I was unprepared for the ending but even so it was perfect. It's a joy finding books this good. I'm already looking for more by this author.
Characters are odd but exceptionally well developed. Story includes scenes and themes that I am familiar with and enjoyed. I was unprepared for the ending but even so it was perfect. It's a joy finding books this good. I'm already looking for more by this author.
December 16, 2022
When there is action, the sequences are breath-taking; when there is a car chase, the pages whip by; when there is shooting, the writing is pulse-pounding. But...too much banter, too many backstories of secondary characters, and too many details seem to take away from this being a truly memorable read.
But this is my second novel by Tarr and I have discovered an author to keep an eye on.
But this is my second novel by Tarr and I have discovered an author to keep an eye on.
December 21, 2022
Sorry. This was a DNF. Surprised because of the positive reviews and a genre I typically enjoy. However it gave off really strange "proud boy" vibes in the beginning and it kind of lingered through the the first few chapters. Not interested in that kind of drivel.
Maybe I missed a good book/series but I had to shut it down.
Too confusing. Too extreme.
Maybe I missed a good book/series but I had to shut it down.
Too confusing. Too extreme.
June 14, 2019
Exciting is the word that came to mind.
This book has great action and detail that grips you from beginning to end. I haven't read a book in some time that held my interest like this book.
This book has great action and detail that grips you from beginning to end. I haven't read a book in some time that held my interest like this book.
June 12, 2020
Totally Believeable
Being a govie this novel reads as more true than not and is an exact example of the issues the USA has as a nation. I know you think you made this up but I've seen it come true multiple times in 30 years of service.
Being a govie this novel reads as more true than not and is an exact example of the issues the USA has as a nation. I know you think you made this up but I've seen it come true multiple times in 30 years of service.
March 24, 2021
This is one of very best books
I can't decide if it was the non-stop action or the wonderful humor that Mr. Tarr peppered
throughout that captivated me so much. His characters were wonderfu l. I'd like to know
each of them personally except for the government guys.
I can't decide if it was the non-stop action or the wonderful humor that Mr. Tarr peppered
throughout that captivated me so much. His characters were wonderfu l. I'd like to know
each of them personally except for the government guys.
October 8, 2021
Give it a whirl.
This concept fascinated me. Particularly, as I had a teacher in high school who had a familial trait of no fingerprints. In today's climate it seems that there are those in Plano will stop at nothing to keep control.
This concept fascinated me. Particularly, as I had a teacher in high school who had a familial trait of no fingerprints. In today's climate it seems that there are those in Plano will stop at nothing to keep control.
January 3, 2024
Wasn't to sure about this one, but glad I gave it a try!
Great read, action from the start and just kept going. Beautiful woman, fast cars and guns. You feel like you're right there in the story. Looking forward to the next story.
Great read, action from the start and just kept going. Beautiful woman, fast cars and guns. You feel like you're right there in the story. Looking forward to the next story.
September 21, 2025
Each book in this series gets better than the last
Tarr’s writing is invigorating. The triumph of free men over evil and hypocrisy made me tear up at times. Looking forward to the next book.
Tarr’s writing is invigorating. The triumph of free men over evil and hypocrisy made me tear up at times. Looking forward to the next book.
July 28, 2019
A must read
A very interesting storyline, great characterization, very deep intrigue , extremely intense equals a great novel you will enjoy reading.
A very interesting storyline, great characterization, very deep intrigue , extremely intense equals a great novel you will enjoy reading.
March 31, 2020
Great read!
Slow to start, but after it starts coming together the book is a fantastic story with great characters hoping there is a book two
Slow to start, but after it starts coming together the book is a fantastic story with great characters hoping there is a book two
May 24, 2020
Very interesting with lots of fast moving action
Really enjoyed this book. Nothing real profound but lots of shooting and good writing. Couldn't put it down for long...
Really enjoyed this book. Nothing real profound but lots of shooting and good writing. Couldn't put it down for long...
October 23, 2020
Go Dave Anderson
Good action book. Al ways a new twist in the story line. FBI ends up with egg on their face.
Good action book. Al ways a new twist in the story line. FBI ends up with egg on their face.
January 21, 2021
Convoluted
A little difficult to get into. It picked up half way through. Interesting premise. Sometimes a bit too far fetched
A little difficult to get into. It picked up half way through. Interesting premise. Sometimes a bit too far fetched
March 31, 2021
Read a lot of books and this was a true original
Original concept. Also a word to wise. Give em a chance and they will take it all. In the name of the greater good.
Original concept. Also a word to wise. Give em a chance and they will take it all. In the name of the greater good.
February 19, 2022
Great story!
Quite the story, I wouldn't be surprised to see this turned into a blockbuster movie. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good thriller.
Quite the story, I wouldn't be surprised to see this turned into a blockbuster movie. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good thriller.
December 24, 2023
Damn fine
Great, well paced writing that hooked me and kept me hooked hard enough to burn through this book in two days.
Great, well paced writing that hooked me and kept me hooked hard enough to burn through this book in two days.
January 13, 2024
Too good to put down
Great story line with a whole different take on a good guy bad guy story. A unique and entertaining story line with well defined characters.
Great story line with a whole different take on a good guy bad guy story. A unique and entertaining story line with well defined characters.
April 30, 2017
Terrific Page Turner!
I love this book, lot's of twists turns. Didn't want to put it down. The firearms detail was great for those of us who are in to that stuff. Sadly I wouldn't put it past the Feds to do something like this. Some scary black OPS guys out there. I hope it ends up as a movie!
I love this book, lot's of twists turns. Didn't want to put it down. The firearms detail was great for those of us who are in to that stuff. Sadly I wouldn't put it past the Feds to do something like this. Some scary black OPS guys out there. I hope it ends up as a movie!
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