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Ghosts in the Machine
The billionaire founder of an Internet empire is dead. No one can explain what killed him. Another tech industry titan is missing. No one can explain how he disappeared. The FBI assigns David and Martin Yerxa to investigate. But father and son are outside their comfort zone among the Internet CEOs, tech journalists, and intelligentsia of Northern California. Together, David and Martin must unravel the mystery of one man's death and another's disappearance while battling the larger forces that seem to be working against them. Ghosts in the Machine is a tense, thought-provoking thriller that will leave you guessing until the final shocking pages.
- GenresFiction
299 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2017
45 people are currently reading
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About the author
Ed Markham
4 books23 followersI'm originally from Birmingham, Mich., a suburb of Detroit. These days I live in Philadelphia with my wife and son.
I work full time as a freelance magazine writer and editor, but my nights and weekends are devoted to David and Martin Yerxa and the other characters you'll find in my thrillers. I hope you enjoy the time you spend with them as much as I have.
I work full time as a freelance magazine writer and editor, but my nights and weekends are devoted to David and Martin Yerxa and the other characters you'll find in my thrillers. I hope you enjoy the time you spend with them as much as I have.
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May 7, 2017
Excellent book!
Read this book in a few hours - it was too good to put down! This is the first book I've read by this author so I hope I didn't ruin it by not going in order. I'll get the other two right away.
Read this book in a few hours - it was too good to put down! This is the first book I've read by this author so I hope I didn't ruin it by not going in order. I'll get the other two right away.
June 15, 2017
An FBI agent and his semi retired father from Washington are sent to California to head an investigation into the kidnapping and strange death of a Silicon Valley CEO of an Internet search company. The are resented by the local office head but with orders from HQ , she has to accommodate them. Several more deaths of heads of similar companies or the venture capitalist behind them and few clues make for hard times for the agents and then NSA steps in and pushes them aside. They become suspicious when the local head seems to be blocking their efforts and NSA intervention but they continue to forge ahead, keeping some information to themselves and eventually discover there is reason for their trouble in high places........ Liked it and it was readable.
March 20, 2017
Excellent storyline and amazingly plausible
March 23, 2017
GHOSTS IN THE MACHINE
Quite a thriller, with a very complex storyline. I hope there will be more books in this series, hopefully Lauren will have a bigger role.
Quite a thriller, with a very complex storyline. I hope there will be more books in this series, hopefully Lauren will have a bigger role.
March 26, 2017
Kelly Scoggins
Really enjoyed this book!! I've read three of Markham's books and I've not been disappointed. Hope to read more in this series.
Really enjoyed this book!! I've read three of Markham's books and I've not been disappointed. Hope to read more in this series.
April 30, 2017
Page turner
Have read all three of the years books but couldn't put this down until I finished it. Waiting for the next one
Have read all three of the years books but couldn't put this down until I finished it. Waiting for the next one
October 5, 2017
An interesting murder mystery in which a father and son fbi team are sent from the US east coast to California to investigate the torture murders of two technology company executives. It turns out that the killer is punishing such top executives for their part in manipulating internet searches to return selected/biased results. pure fiction of course - no huge search engine company today would purposely slant search results. A very interesting, easy to read and enjoyable story.
June 30, 2017
I don't have much to add to what others have been saying about this terrific book. I read the first two in the series before this one and now have read them all--in order and back to back. I can't wait for the next installment. Ed Markham is a serious talent who's writing has been compared favorably to David Baldacci--a sentiment I share. Do not miss reading his books.
November 11, 2017
Another winner
This third in a series is another knockout for Ed Markham. The Agents Yerxa are together again on a case that takes them to the left coast, and embroils them in something neither of them understand. Definitely a great follow up to the previous two cases, and a must read.
This third in a series is another knockout for Ed Markham. The Agents Yerxa are together again on a case that takes them to the left coast, and embroils them in something neither of them understand. Definitely a great follow up to the previous two cases, and a must read.
November 9, 2017
This moves quickly and continues a good series. Markham doesn't overplay character development across the series but everything fits together well. What's left is a plot with intrigue. Easy and entertaining read.
August 14, 2018
Ghosts
Yikes! Very well written and scary as hell! The reality this delves into is enough to make you want to turn EVERYTHING off - go completely off the grid. Good work by Markham because this one won't leave you guessing, it'll leave you shaking!
Yikes! Very well written and scary as hell! The reality this delves into is enough to make you want to turn EVERYTHING off - go completely off the grid. Good work by Markham because this one won't leave you guessing, it'll leave you shaking!
July 9, 2017
A well-written mystery that explores how both our internet and government agencies wok.
August 29, 2017
Good read!
Interesting read with relevant story line touching on how we are all influenced by social media and other "news" outlets.
Interesting read with relevant story line touching on how we are all influenced by social media and other "news" outlets.
September 23, 2017
Timely
I really enjoyed this series. The plot is tight and goes directly to how our government is behaving at this time.
I really enjoyed this series. The plot is tight and goes directly to how our government is behaving at this time.
October 16, 2017
Wonderful.
I enjoyed the suspense. It was cleverly set. There was apparent research and detail description of the process and language of the environment these detectives worked.
I enjoyed the suspense. It was cleverly set. There was apparent research and detail description of the process and language of the environment these detectives worked.
February 22, 2019
Wow
Definitely a time stopper.
I began the book and couldn't stop.
Real characters and breathtaking action right from the start.
Definitely a time stopper.
I began the book and couldn't stop.
Real characters and breathtaking action right from the start.
February 19, 2021
This book, read first although 3rd of series, is great read. There is no waffle or wasted scenes. It has a message but does not labor it. Realistic characters and good plot. Ready for lots more.
September 12, 2021
Food for thought
This book was a great read, and really makes you think about a lot of things. I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it.
This book was a great read, and really makes you think about a lot of things. I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it.
March 26, 2017
Interesting
Very interesting plot. Made me think about few things around us in the world. Of course the dependency on technology
Very interesting plot. Made me think about few things around us in the world. Of course the dependency on technology
March 27, 2017
I loved it!
Well written, fast paced, clever story line. Read 3 books in a couple of days, please tell me there are more coming and when we can expect the movie?
Well written, fast paced, clever story line. Read 3 books in a couple of days, please tell me there are more coming and when we can expect the movie?
March 27, 2017
Left Hanging
Having read all of the earlier series, the epilogues were the best parts. This novels ending left too much out resulting in lack of satisfaction. The enjoyable, believable, detailed body of the novel disappeared at the end. The style change did not add anything to the story..
Having read all of the earlier series, the epilogues were the best parts. This novels ending left too much out resulting in lack of satisfaction. The enjoyable, believable, detailed body of the novel disappeared at the end. The style change did not add anything to the story..
April 14, 2017
Liked this book immensely.
Read this book in a couple of evenings. There's a good dynamic between all of the characters. Very enjoyable, I may go and read the others in the series now.
Read this book in a couple of evenings. There's a good dynamic between all of the characters. Very enjoyable, I may go and read the others in the series now.
April 28, 2017
Great book
Enjoyed the book. Was an easy read. Will Buy the next one, have to find out what David does after the FBI.
Enjoyed the book. Was an easy read. Will Buy the next one, have to find out what David does after the FBI.
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