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Poppy McVie #4
Operation Turtle Ransom
She came for margaritas.
Not murder on the beach.
But where Poppy goes, trouble follows.
Mexican thieves known for stealing endangered sea turtle eggs are trafficking more than wildlife.
When her friend is taken, Special Agent Poppy McVie must act fast, before they kill him.
But she's in over her head.
Can she save her friend and take down the traffickers before she becomes their next victim?
If you like jaw-dropping action, thrilling adventure, and strong, feisty female protagonists, then you'll love this story.
Not murder on the beach.
But where Poppy goes, trouble follows.
Mexican thieves known for stealing endangered sea turtle eggs are trafficking more than wildlife.
When her friend is taken, Special Agent Poppy McVie must act fast, before they kill him.
But she's in over her head.
Can she save her friend and take down the traffickers before she becomes their next victim?
If you like jaw-dropping action, thrilling adventure, and strong, feisty female protagonists, then you'll love this story.
234 pages, ebook
Published September 28, 2017
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About the author
Kimberli A. Bindschatel
39 books150 followersKimberli A. Bindschatel is a thrill seeker, travel adventurer, passionate animal lover, wildlife photographer and award-winning author of the Amazon Best-selling Poppy McVie Mystery series.
When she’s not busting bad guys with her pen, she’s out in the wilderness getting an adrenaline fix. She has rappelled down a waterfall in Costa Rica, rafted the Grand Canyon, faced down an Alaskan grizzly bear at ten feet (camera in hand), snorkeled with stingrays, and white-water kayaked a Norwegian river. She’s always ready for an adventure.
She lives in northern Michigan where she loves to hike in the woods with her rescue dog, Josee, share a bottle of wine with good friends, or sail Lake Michigan with her husband on their boat, Priorities. (You gotta have your priorities!)
Kimberli also co-writes the Charity Styles Caribbean Thriller series with Best-selling author, Wayne Stinnett.
She loves sharing her passion for adventure and wildlife with her readers and happily gives away some of her award-winning wildlife photos. Sign up for her newsletter at www.kimberlibindschatel.com and get a free photograph for your desktop.
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When she’s not busting bad guys with her pen, she’s out in the wilderness getting an adrenaline fix. She has rappelled down a waterfall in Costa Rica, rafted the Grand Canyon, faced down an Alaskan grizzly bear at ten feet (camera in hand), snorkeled with stingrays, and white-water kayaked a Norwegian river. She’s always ready for an adventure.
She lives in northern Michigan where she loves to hike in the woods with her rescue dog, Josee, share a bottle of wine with good friends, or sail Lake Michigan with her husband on their boat, Priorities. (You gotta have your priorities!)
Kimberli also co-writes the Charity Styles Caribbean Thriller series with Best-selling author, Wayne Stinnett.
She loves sharing her passion for adventure and wildlife with her readers and happily gives away some of her award-winning wildlife photos. Sign up for her newsletter at www.kimberlibindschatel.com and get a free photograph for your desktop.
Follow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kimberl...
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April 1, 2018
Aaaaand the love triangle is back. Safety Other than that, the plot of this book was completely annoying. The gay bestie was a jerk and unreasonable, the h felt guilty for everything, even things that weren't her fault, and trouble followed the h wherever she went. It was annoying and frustrating. Plus the H didn't appear until near the end of the book so there wasn't much development in that department. Plus, reference the safety spoiler above.
I admired the h for being tough and having developed into a slightly less impulsive character, but she wasn't enough to save this book. Resolution of the love triangle was appreciated, but this one ends in another cliffy like ending. I will read book five and see if this series is worth continuing. It's a good thing all the stories are so short.
I admired the h for being tough and having developed into a slightly less impulsive character, but she wasn't enough to save this book. Resolution of the love triangle was appreciated, but this one ends in another cliffy like ending. I will read book five and see if this series is worth continuing. It's a good thing all the stories are so short.
August 28, 2018
Another exotic locale and serious animal rights/protection issue make this a compelling read along with the fast pace and gritty young heroine whose attempts to save endangered animals at all costs gets her into life-or-death jams with a neverending supply of bad guys.
This adventure suffered from a predictable plot (If I can figure out who the traitor is, I'm sure many other readers found the outcome a bit obvious too). Poppy's best friend, Chris, gets in the way more than he should have since he'd been portrayed as a trustworthy, reasonable, dependable friend in previous books. But love does have a way of blinding even the strongest of characters and makes them think and act irrationally during a crisis. After his initial emotional outburst after his fiance` was kidnapped, I would have preferred him to get a grip and try to contribute to Doug's rescue rather than constantly blame Poppy for not doing enough and doing it "immediately."
I got a feeling of repetition and rehash of the story crises and character emotions that slowed down the otherwise rapid pace. Overall an enjoyable read but the first three books in this series were stronger.
This adventure suffered from a predictable plot (If I can figure out who the traitor is, I'm sure many other readers found the outcome a bit obvious too). Poppy's best friend, Chris, gets in the way more than he should have since he'd been portrayed as a trustworthy, reasonable, dependable friend in previous books. But love does have a way of blinding even the strongest of characters and makes them think and act irrationally during a crisis. After his initial emotional outburst after his fiance` was kidnapped, I would have preferred him to get a grip and try to contribute to Doug's rescue rather than constantly blame Poppy for not doing enough and doing it "immediately."
I got a feeling of repetition and rehash of the story crises and character emotions that slowed down the otherwise rapid pace. Overall an enjoyable read but the first three books in this series were stronger.
January 25, 2018
Blindschatel/operation turtle ransom
Can't wait till the next series comes out in April .enjoyed the characters of poppy mcvie and garret Dalton both agents for wildlife and games but they are special ops ,they both been assigned to work now higher up in the gov't,but in the meantime are on vacation until the next assignment.the vacation turns out anything but a vacation poppy and her best friend Chris finds themselves deep in trouble with cartel down Mexico way with Noah a mystery man who wants to be more than a friend to poppy then throw in poppy partner Dalton who finds himself neck deep involved with poppy problems who also has deep feelings for her and you got yourself a good story you can't stop reading . Love love this author style of writing, you get to see mystery and crime from wildlife and games point of view .
Can't wait till the next series comes out in April .enjoyed the characters of poppy mcvie and garret Dalton both agents for wildlife and games but they are special ops ,they both been assigned to work now higher up in the gov't,but in the meantime are on vacation until the next assignment.the vacation turns out anything but a vacation poppy and her best friend Chris finds themselves deep in trouble with cartel down Mexico way with Noah a mystery man who wants to be more than a friend to poppy then throw in poppy partner Dalton who finds himself neck deep involved with poppy problems who also has deep feelings for her and you got yourself a good story you can't stop reading . Love love this author style of writing, you get to see mystery and crime from wildlife and games point of view .
February 21, 2020
Come have a dream vacation, you deserve it.
Poppy is in constant turmoil over what other's think, her new job, partner, her best friend. She takes wild chances, risky actions, because of this pire pressure. Mind you the feedback she gets from the "Fed's" just sucks, and impossible to follow surrounded by "these friends".
Chris does not come out well in the story at all. He has some serious mending to do., that level of drama is after spending a full 6 months together. Not a max of 2 weeks. Talk about screwing over your best friend in the whole world, forcing her to put her life on the line repeatedly. Luck he still has a straight nose.
Poppy is in constant turmoil over what other's think, her new job, partner, her best friend. She takes wild chances, risky actions, because of this pire pressure. Mind you the feedback she gets from the "Fed's" just sucks, and impossible to follow surrounded by "these friends".
Chris does not come out well in the story at all. He has some serious mending to do., that level of drama is after spending a full 6 months together. Not a max of 2 weeks. Talk about screwing over your best friend in the whole world, forcing her to put her life on the line repeatedly. Luck he still has a straight nose.
February 26, 2021
Book Four in the Poppy McVie series features Poppy and her handsome ex-seal partner Dalton. Poppy is vacationing in rural Mexico where she joins old friends trying to stop poachers of baby sea turtles. When Poppy and her friends are thrown in jail by corrupt policemen, one of her friends calls Dalton to come save them. Poppy is kidnapped and it takes Dalton and Poppy working together to escape and help the turtle babies safe from their predictors. In reading these books one gains valuable knowledge about both the service and the problems brought on by the poachers. It's exciting, well written and engaging.
October 20, 2017
As Poppy is trying to process everything that has happen to her and what her future holds, she thought meeting up with her best friend would be a nice change of pace...as usual, nothing is ever easy for Poppy.
Great story written as a nice continuation of the series. Kimberli does a wonderful job setting the scene and leaving you on the edge of your seat. I was very anxious to see the trouble Poppy could get into and how she would get out of it.
Great story written as a nice continuation of the series. Kimberli does a wonderful job setting the scene and leaving you on the edge of your seat. I was very anxious to see the trouble Poppy could get into and how she would get out of it.
February 3, 2018
Cliffhanger
This is by far the best novel/cliffhanger in Poppy's adventures so far. Maybe not that much about animal conservation , but by far the best mystery/thriller. Very well written, good plot, suspense & a surprise ending. I really did not see it coming.
Cudo's for Kimberly !!
This is by far the best novel/cliffhanger in Poppy's adventures so far. Maybe not that much about animal conservation , but by far the best mystery/thriller. Very well written, good plot, suspense & a surprise ending. I really did not see it coming.
Cudo's for Kimberly !!
June 30, 2018
Read the notes at the end, too!
Ms Bindschatel does her homework before writing each book. She pulls entertaining and informative stories from real-world crises to educate without lecturing. At the end of each book she writes a synopsis of what she’s learned and how it turned int a story.
Ms Bindschatel does her homework before writing each book. She pulls entertaining and informative stories from real-world crises to educate without lecturing. At the end of each book she writes a synopsis of what she’s learned and how it turned int a story.
February 26, 2019
Enjoy reading one book after another with the same characters and different story lines. This author interweaves previous stories and characters for the reader's benefit. Also like the fact that the character, Poppy, is not afraid to take risk; she's deeply loyal to her friends; and has a passion for animals and their safety. Looking forward to the next read.
September 12, 2020
I LOVED this book! I recommend thisvfast paced, enthralling series to everyone that loves great world building, and a strong elateable female character!
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March 27, 2021
The Adventures of Poppy McVie
Another Unpredictable Adventure
Just read this book. Better yet, read the series.
The adventures of Poppy McVie are always fun reading, always unpredictable and in exotic locations around the globe. If you care for animals, these books are an added bonus.
I definitely recommend these novels.
Another Unpredictable Adventure
Just read this book. Better yet, read the series.
The adventures of Poppy McVie are always fun reading, always unpredictable and in exotic locations around the globe. If you care for animals, these books are an added bonus.
I definitely recommend these novels.
July 23, 2021
Exciting and adventurous
This story is very adventurous. Poppy goes to a Mexican beach to take a vacation, but her time in Mexico turns out to be an adventure she didn’t expect. She volunteered to help try to save the turtles who nest on the beach, but finds trouble with a killing group of poachers instead.
This story is very adventurous. Poppy goes to a Mexican beach to take a vacation, but her time in Mexico turns out to be an adventure she didn’t expect. She volunteered to help try to save the turtles who nest on the beach, but finds trouble with a killing group of poachers instead.
February 1, 2019
Poppy McVie is at it again. She was supposed to be on vacation, but as luck would have it, she’s involved in another poaching fiasco. I loved the interaction with the turtles. Overall it wasn’t my favorite of the four books in this series, but I’m still rooting for Poppy & Dalton.
June 22, 2019
Full of action
I enjoy these stories...yes, read them in order. Full of action, tense moments, chases, a little romance, but conservation themes...all in all, really good story telling.
I enjoy these stories...yes, read them in order. Full of action, tense moments, chases, a little romance, but conservation themes...all in all, really good story telling.
August 11, 2019
Thumbs up
Another good fun adventure! Love how u learn about poaching and yet get a great story at the same time. And of course Poppy's and Dalton's love connection always keeps me keen on to know what will happen next between them. Always love reading Poppy's adventures!
Another good fun adventure! Love how u learn about poaching and yet get a great story at the same time. And of course Poppy's and Dalton's love connection always keeps me keen on to know what will happen next between them. Always love reading Poppy's adventures!
May 4, 2020
Throughly enjoyed Poppy going out to rescue once again although its ment to be a relaxing break for Poppy and her best friend, it's anything but. Dalton manages to drop everything and help get Poppy - won't say more as dont want to spoil it.
November 20, 2017
Wow! What a wild ride this was! Poppy McVie attracts danger like a magnet! Very educational and interesting learning about the poaching of turtles. Cannot wait for the next installment.
November 23, 2017
Great read
Keeps you wondering what happens next. Poppy is always getting herself in trouble as she reacts to wildlife in trouble
Keeps you wondering what happens next. Poppy is always getting herself in trouble as she reacts to wildlife in trouble
January 5, 2018
This story didn't feel as though it was written by a seasoned author but it had decent bones for the mystery. Part of my problem was with the emotional outbursts attempted through stunted dialogue.
December 31, 2017
Another enjoyable read!
January 23, 2018
I enjoyed this character a lot. Poppy McVie is to animal rescue as Stephanie Plum is to bondsmen. So if you enjoy Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum you will enjoy Poppy McVie.
January 25, 2018
Such a good series!
Just finished Turtle Ransom, I enjoyed these characters and appreciated the information on such beautiful locations. Especially when it's 3 degrees here.
Just finished Turtle Ransom, I enjoyed these characters and appreciated the information on such beautiful locations. Especially when it's 3 degrees here.
June 30, 2018
I did a lot of skipping here. Weak plot. Too much environmental stuff, unbelievable situations
July 5, 2019
A fast read.
Poppy is feisty. A bit of a wild card but knows her job and gets it done just when you think she blew it.
Poppy is feisty. A bit of a wild card but knows her job and gets it done just when you think she blew it.
January 29, 2020
An obvious read.
June 2, 2020
Fun series! I enjoy the characters!
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November 14, 2017This was an intriguing read for me. I never imagined that poaching was a prevalent problem, especially with turtles. This has been an enlightening series for me.
February 10, 2018
'Operation Turtle Ransom' pulled me in from the beginning and didn't let go. I knew Poppy would land in the middle of a pile of trouble, which is what makes the story great. She has a knack for finding the weirdest situations. I love her sense of humor. She never quite gives up, which makes her a real spitfire. Chris is pushed far with his emotions and I feel for him. I love his loving nature and his love for life. A great add to your tbr list.
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