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Cyber Attack
A novel of high-tech terrorism from “the equal of any top-selling thriller novelist, such as James Rollins, Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child and others” (The Oklahoman).
THIS IS NOT A TEST
It begins with a computer malfunction. A 737 passenger jet drops from the sky from 34,000 feet. Then another. And another. At the same time, the unthinkable happens in our nuclear power plants. Water pumps fail. Nuclear cores melt. Untold millions could die . . .
THIS IS THE FUTURE OF TERROR
With each passing hour, orchestrated cyber attacks unleash a massive wave of death and utter destruction. Chemical plants explode. Floodgates burst open. Power grids self-destruct. From Wall Street to Washington, the fear is going viral—and the panic could lead to the total annihilation of America.
THIS IS WORLD WAR 3.0
Missiles and guns are useless. Generals and diplomats are powerless. America’s last hope lies with two specially trained FBI Hank Goodnight and computer programmer Paige Randall, who must penetrate the darkest recesses of the web and infiltrate the twisted network of a faceless enemy. And dare to fight fire with fire—apocalypse be damned . . .
Praise for the writing of Tim Washburn
“Washburn brings a new kind of terror.” —Marc Cameron,New York Times–bestselling author
“Like a nuclear reactor, this story heats up fast!” —Anderson Harp, author of the Will Parker Thrillers
“Apocalypse has come . . . Unsettling . . . Washburn shows formidable storytelling skills.” —Mystery Scene
THIS IS NOT A TEST
It begins with a computer malfunction. A 737 passenger jet drops from the sky from 34,000 feet. Then another. And another. At the same time, the unthinkable happens in our nuclear power plants. Water pumps fail. Nuclear cores melt. Untold millions could die . . .
THIS IS THE FUTURE OF TERROR
With each passing hour, orchestrated cyber attacks unleash a massive wave of death and utter destruction. Chemical plants explode. Floodgates burst open. Power grids self-destruct. From Wall Street to Washington, the fear is going viral—and the panic could lead to the total annihilation of America.
THIS IS WORLD WAR 3.0
Missiles and guns are useless. Generals and diplomats are powerless. America’s last hope lies with two specially trained FBI Hank Goodnight and computer programmer Paige Randall, who must penetrate the darkest recesses of the web and infiltrate the twisted network of a faceless enemy. And dare to fight fire with fire—apocalypse be damned . . .
Praise for the writing of Tim Washburn
“Washburn brings a new kind of terror.” —Marc Cameron,New York Times–bestselling author
“Like a nuclear reactor, this story heats up fast!” —Anderson Harp, author of the Will Parker Thrillers
“Apocalypse has come . . . Unsettling . . . Washburn shows formidable storytelling skills.” —Mystery Scene
414 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 27, 2018
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About the author
Tim Washburn
9 books73 followersAfter graduating with a Journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma, Tim Washburn spent several years working in the television business. He's worked as a photographer, producer, special projects director, and programming director both in Oklahoma City and Little Rock, Arkansas.
Shortly After the birth of their first child, he and his wife made the decision that Tim would be a stay-at-home dad, while doing some freelance journalism jobs on the side. Tim's been president of the PTA, a soccer coach, a volleyball coach, and a life coach.
Tim knew from a young age that I wanted to write, but it wasn't until several years ago that he turned his focus to writing and founds his passion.
Tim hopes his novel entertains you and that some of that characters may linger long after the book is finished .
Shortly After the birth of their first child, he and his wife made the decision that Tim would be a stay-at-home dad, while doing some freelance journalism jobs on the side. Tim's been president of the PTA, a soccer coach, a volleyball coach, and a life coach.
Tim knew from a young age that I wanted to write, but it wasn't until several years ago that he turned his focus to writing and founds his passion.
Tim hopes his novel entertains you and that some of that characters may linger long after the book is finished .
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November 18, 2018
Cyber Attack by Tim Washburn is another realistic fiction doomsday scenario read from this author. What he does really well in his books is take a realistic what if setting and plays it out upon the pages of a book to really give readers a thing or two to think about.
In Cyber Attack computers are being taken over causing world wide havoc. Everything starts with a 737 malfunctioning and falling from the sky but what looks to be a horrible accident is quickly repeated again and again. Anything and everything controlled by a computer is a a target with casualties quickly adding up.
The chapters in the book are very quick as they switch the point of view between different places and events going on. The story is very action packed and fast paced although I would also warn some scenes did get pretty gruesome during the book on occasion.
While I do enjoy the fast paced doomsday set up in Tim Washburn’s stories I thought this one was a little lacking on the investigative side and with the outcome. You have plenty going on throughout the story as different areas are hit and different characters struggle to survive the events but the end just kind of fizzled in my opinion leading me to rate this book at 3.5 stars.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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In Cyber Attack computers are being taken over causing world wide havoc. Everything starts with a 737 malfunctioning and falling from the sky but what looks to be a horrible accident is quickly repeated again and again. Anything and everything controlled by a computer is a a target with casualties quickly adding up.
The chapters in the book are very quick as they switch the point of view between different places and events going on. The story is very action packed and fast paced although I would also warn some scenes did get pretty gruesome during the book on occasion.
While I do enjoy the fast paced doomsday set up in Tim Washburn’s stories I thought this one was a little lacking on the investigative side and with the outcome. You have plenty going on throughout the story as different areas are hit and different characters struggle to survive the events but the end just kind of fizzled in my opinion leading me to rate this book at 3.5 stars.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
November 23, 2018
Cyber Attack is a novel that takes relevant real-world social and political issues and creates from them an incredibly compelling, non-taxing read which is fast-paced, action-packed and a real page-turner. The plot reminds me a lot of some of the happenings towards the end of Person of Interest, where people use technology to exploit weaknesses in order to achieve an objective. Our over reliance on technology to run some of the major infrastructure around the world makes us vulnerable and people who are hellbent on bringing everything to a standtill not only makes a great premise for a story but is actually very believable. Washburn infuses the narrative with authenticity and realism but never at the expense of thrills!
Both Hank Goodnight and Paige Peyton are sufficiently developed and interesting characters fighting the good fight against those wishing to bring harm. The author is adept at creating a tense, heart-stopping atmosphere, and I always felt as though things could change at any moment which I loved. Technothrillers are a favourite of mine and this one lived up my expectations with plenty of twists, turns and excitement. However, there really should be a warning within the synopsis as there is a lot of racist and sexist language and sexual assault is described in a disturbing and graphic manner, so if you are easily offended I would pass on this one. Fast-paced, well written and meticulously researched, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It provided lots of food for thought and was mesmerising and rather frightening. Moreover, it illustrates the catastrophic damage that would be done should this scenario genuinely play out in the future.
Many thanks to Kensington Books/Pinnacle for an ARC.
Both Hank Goodnight and Paige Peyton are sufficiently developed and interesting characters fighting the good fight against those wishing to bring harm. The author is adept at creating a tense, heart-stopping atmosphere, and I always felt as though things could change at any moment which I loved. Technothrillers are a favourite of mine and this one lived up my expectations with plenty of twists, turns and excitement. However, there really should be a warning within the synopsis as there is a lot of racist and sexist language and sexual assault is described in a disturbing and graphic manner, so if you are easily offended I would pass on this one. Fast-paced, well written and meticulously researched, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It provided lots of food for thought and was mesmerising and rather frightening. Moreover, it illustrates the catastrophic damage that would be done should this scenario genuinely play out in the future.
Many thanks to Kensington Books/Pinnacle for an ARC.
September 18, 2023
A thriller with a difference, a frightening concept, a powerful statement. A brutally powerful, shocking thriller, which makes you think, should we have everything computerized !!
It begins with a computer malfunction. A 737 passenger jet drops from the sky from 34,000 feet. Then another. And another. At the same time, the unthinkable happens in our nuclear power plants. Water pumps fail. Nuclear cores melt. Untold millions could die . . .
With each passing hour, orchestrated cyber attacks unleash a massive wave of death and utter destruction. Chemical plants explode. Floodgates burst open. Power grids self-destruct. From Wall Street to Washington, the fear is going viral—and the panic could lead to the total annihilation of America.
Missiles and guns are useless. Generals and diplomats are powerless. America’s last hope lies with two specially trained FBI agents: Hank Goodnight and computer programmer Paige Randall, who must penetrate the darkest recesses of the web and infiltrate the twisted network of a faceless enemy. And dare to fight fire with fire—apocalypse be damned.
Great characters, gripping as each chapter was like a short book in itself, the tension grew with each story, each situation throughout America.
A frightening and clever story.
Four stars
It begins with a computer malfunction. A 737 passenger jet drops from the sky from 34,000 feet. Then another. And another. At the same time, the unthinkable happens in our nuclear power plants. Water pumps fail. Nuclear cores melt. Untold millions could die . . .
With each passing hour, orchestrated cyber attacks unleash a massive wave of death and utter destruction. Chemical plants explode. Floodgates burst open. Power grids self-destruct. From Wall Street to Washington, the fear is going viral—and the panic could lead to the total annihilation of America.
Missiles and guns are useless. Generals and diplomats are powerless. America’s last hope lies with two specially trained FBI agents: Hank Goodnight and computer programmer Paige Randall, who must penetrate the darkest recesses of the web and infiltrate the twisted network of a faceless enemy. And dare to fight fire with fire—apocalypse be damned.
Great characters, gripping as each chapter was like a short book in itself, the tension grew with each story, each situation throughout America.
A frightening and clever story.
Four stars
February 21, 2019
Title:Cyber Attack
Author: Tim Washburn
Series:no
Genre: thriller
Pages:464
Publishers:Pinnacle
Netgalley
book synopsis
THIS IS NOT A TEST
It begins with a computer malfunction. A 737 passenger jet drops from the sky from 34,000 feet. Then another. And another. At the same time, the unthinkable happens in our nuclear power plants. Water pumps fail. Nuclear cores melt. Untold millions could die . . .
THIS IS THE FUTURE OF TERROR
With each passing hour, orchestrated cyber attacks unleash a massive wave of death and utter destruction. Chemical plants explode. Floodgates burst open. Power grids self-destruct. From Wall Street to Washington, the fear is going viral—and the panic could lead to the total annihilation of America.
THIS IS WORLD WAR 3.0
Missiles and guns are useless. Generals and diplomats are powerless. America’s last hope lies with two specially trained FBI agents: Hank Goodnight and computer programmer Paige Randall, who must penetrate the darkest recesses of the web and infiltrate the twisted network of a faceless enemy. And dare to fight fire with fire—apocalypse be damned . . .
My thoughts
Rrating:4.5
Would I recommend this book?yes
Would I read any else by this book?yes
Wow what a read , it's scary how the author brings to live in his story what could happen for real if some thing like this did in fact happen, he shows the kind of chaos, disorder as well as the mayhem the world would be .While I did in fact enjoyed it and how it pulled me in o it and kept me hook to the very end, it kind of felt like it ended with a cliffhanger .With that said I want to thank Netgalley for letting me read and review it exchange for my honest opinion.
Author: Tim Washburn
Series:no
Genre: thriller
Pages:464
Publishers:Pinnacle
Netgalley
book synopsis
THIS IS NOT A TEST
It begins with a computer malfunction. A 737 passenger jet drops from the sky from 34,000 feet. Then another. And another. At the same time, the unthinkable happens in our nuclear power plants. Water pumps fail. Nuclear cores melt. Untold millions could die . . .
THIS IS THE FUTURE OF TERROR
With each passing hour, orchestrated cyber attacks unleash a massive wave of death and utter destruction. Chemical plants explode. Floodgates burst open. Power grids self-destruct. From Wall Street to Washington, the fear is going viral—and the panic could lead to the total annihilation of America.
THIS IS WORLD WAR 3.0
Missiles and guns are useless. Generals and diplomats are powerless. America’s last hope lies with two specially trained FBI agents: Hank Goodnight and computer programmer Paige Randall, who must penetrate the darkest recesses of the web and infiltrate the twisted network of a faceless enemy. And dare to fight fire with fire—apocalypse be damned . . .
My thoughts
Rrating:4.5
Would I recommend this book?yes
Would I read any else by this book?yes
Wow what a read , it's scary how the author brings to live in his story what could happen for real if some thing like this did in fact happen, he shows the kind of chaos, disorder as well as the mayhem the world would be .While I did in fact enjoyed it and how it pulled me in o it and kept me hook to the very end, it kind of felt like it ended with a cliffhanger .With that said I want to thank Netgalley for letting me read and review it exchange for my honest opinion.
October 3, 2018
This book by Tim Washburn has its exciting moments, but overall I was not impressed by the book. Part of this is because of the somewhat shallow characterization of the main characters, and also the repeated massive deaths caused by a group of hackers, which seemed excessive to me and came at the cost of an interesting plot to find them.
A 737 airplane explodes on a runway. The accident is unexplained and while FBI special agent Hank Goodnight and a computer specialist, Paige Randall rush to the scene, a nuclear power plant explodes and a dam fails killing thousands suddenly make it clear that a national emergency is in progress. While I was excited to read through the first third of the book, the author repeatedly shows us disaster and disaster with death and destruction, over and over. After the third or fourth disaster, I grew weary of reading them and wondered what Paige and Hank were doing to solve the problem and catch those responsible. As it turns out, very little. The go to one scene after another, look at some computer code, and basically discover nothing. The break that allows the capture of the hackers seemed like serendipity to me. Without active participation by the principals of the book, I was left cold.
To be fair, the pace of the book is fast and the disasters well-researched and well-written, but it wasn't enough for me the recommend the book. Not recommended. 2/5 stars. Read this and other reviews of upcoming books at bookgeist.blogspot.com.
A 737 airplane explodes on a runway. The accident is unexplained and while FBI special agent Hank Goodnight and a computer specialist, Paige Randall rush to the scene, a nuclear power plant explodes and a dam fails killing thousands suddenly make it clear that a national emergency is in progress. While I was excited to read through the first third of the book, the author repeatedly shows us disaster and disaster with death and destruction, over and over. After the third or fourth disaster, I grew weary of reading them and wondered what Paige and Hank were doing to solve the problem and catch those responsible. As it turns out, very little. The go to one scene after another, look at some computer code, and basically discover nothing. The break that allows the capture of the hackers seemed like serendipity to me. Without active participation by the principals of the book, I was left cold.
To be fair, the pace of the book is fast and the disasters well-researched and well-written, but it wasn't enough for me the recommend the book. Not recommended. 2/5 stars. Read this and other reviews of upcoming books at bookgeist.blogspot.com.
February 24, 2019
The author appears to write disaster books, and in this one, computer systems are hacked everywhere from airports to dams across America. The security forces send out two, count them, two agents to look into the matter. When planes are crashing, folks are being swamped by dam releases, cities have no grid power etc. I think two agents is a shorthand but we should have got the impression that other agents were out working too. (And these agents jump in a plane. I ask you if you would.)
The scenes are vividly written and quite a warning of what might happen. I don't see all this coming together at once, and I don't like being introduced to people at chapter length only to have them killed, over and over. We do follow one lady in Chicago who tries to deal with the breakdown. The book is only for adults.
I downloaded an ARC from Fresh Fiction. This is an unbiased review.
The scenes are vividly written and quite a warning of what might happen. I don't see all this coming together at once, and I don't like being introduced to people at chapter length only to have them killed, over and over. We do follow one lady in Chicago who tries to deal with the breakdown. The book is only for adults.
I downloaded an ARC from Fresh Fiction. This is an unbiased review.
September 24, 2020
Given 0.5 star or a rating of "Very bad". The premise was interesting, but the characters were flat, and the ending was very unsatisfactory. I also have a hard time buying the rushed timeline. Would New York City really devolve into complete anarchy after the power has been down for only 3 hours?? Extremely unlikely, even in the context of attacks elsewhere in the country. I also felt that the author has predisposed views on various segments of society, and the novel felt like propaganda at times. It was a quick, at times terrifying read, but I can only recommend it as a way to pass the time if you happen to see it lying around somewhere and have no other options.
February 26, 2019
The thing that makes Washburn's tale of terrorists hacking into multiple systems and wreaking havoc across the United States is the realism of so many details. The terrorists are out for revenge because of wrongs they feel they have suffered at the hands of the U.S. within their home countries. The methods they use have taken several years to develop with several people working on them. And the results described could actually happen under the right circumstances.
But it is not just the "bad guys" and their effects that are realistic. Washburn takes the time to describe the various victims caught up in the disasters and makes them believable. He doesn't just mention a couple of old friends on vacation happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Readers learn the names, occupations, how long they have been friends and have been planning this trip, etc. Each of the characters comes complete with a backstory that rounds out each situation and makes it believable.
The protagonists of the story are FBI agents Hank Goodnight and Paige Randall. They are assigned to work together for the first time in response to the first incident. Even as they head out to investigate the damage spreads and they have to work around power outages, grounded air traffic and other issues just to reach the locations and resources they need to do the job.
I won this book in a giveaway and read it in a single afternoon. Once I started, the story pulled me along and I had to see how it would end. I would recommend it for those who enjoy thrillers where investigation and action are mixed with increasingly high stakes. This is for mature YA and adult readers - some of the scenes include graphic details of violence.
But it is not just the "bad guys" and their effects that are realistic. Washburn takes the time to describe the various victims caught up in the disasters and makes them believable. He doesn't just mention a couple of old friends on vacation happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Readers learn the names, occupations, how long they have been friends and have been planning this trip, etc. Each of the characters comes complete with a backstory that rounds out each situation and makes it believable.
The protagonists of the story are FBI agents Hank Goodnight and Paige Randall. They are assigned to work together for the first time in response to the first incident. Even as they head out to investigate the damage spreads and they have to work around power outages, grounded air traffic and other issues just to reach the locations and resources they need to do the job.
I won this book in a giveaway and read it in a single afternoon. Once I started, the story pulled me along and I had to see how it would end. I would recommend it for those who enjoy thrillers where investigation and action are mixed with increasingly high stakes. This is for mature YA and adult readers - some of the scenes include graphic details of violence.
October 5, 2018
Cyber Attack by Tim Washburn was a pretty decent book. It had a lot of heart-pounding action and the storyline was well thought out in regard to what could happen in a cyber attack. I did have trouble with some of the characters, especially the main FBI agent who had a habit of dropping the "g" in every "ing" word. It became distracting and sometimes threw me out of the story. Also, the main characters (Hank and Paige), while running around from state to state, didn't really do much to find the terrorists. I really wasn't invested much in what would happen to them. I did, however, really like the characters of Butler and Darnell who were at the Attica prison. The story was too neatly wrapped up with a rather unbelievable way on how the perpetrators were caught.
Overall, the book kept my interest and I did enjoy it and the various characters and disasters of what could actually happen during an attack.
Overall, the book kept my interest and I did enjoy it and the various characters and disasters of what could actually happen during an attack.
November 1, 2018
*** I received an advanced e-copy from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review
What starts with one plane crash and Dulles Airport losing power, quickly escalates to a full-on cyber attack on the entire country. Nothing is safe... chemical plants, water supplies, the financial district, power grids, military bases, prisons...anywhere that is controlled by a wireless network can be hacked.
This book terrified me, thinking how this could all really happen. It made me want to go off the grid forever. I could not put this book down. Like coming upon a horrifying accident that you just can't look away from, I think you will feel the same way. This is a must-read!
What starts with one plane crash and Dulles Airport losing power, quickly escalates to a full-on cyber attack on the entire country. Nothing is safe... chemical plants, water supplies, the financial district, power grids, military bases, prisons...anywhere that is controlled by a wireless network can be hacked.
This book terrified me, thinking how this could all really happen. It made me want to go off the grid forever. I could not put this book down. Like coming upon a horrifying accident that you just can't look away from, I think you will feel the same way. This is a must-read!
October 18, 2020
I hate computers and this novel made me hate them ever more. It's a doomsday novel about a group of terrorists hacking computer systems throughout the United States and death and destruction they cause. Realistic in that the only way to stop these attacks is to find the hackers. Guns, the police, and the military are helpless. It takes computer specialists to find and stop the attacks. As with all doomsday stories, this one is fast paced and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Mark Zeid, author of Media Murder Mysteries.
Mark Zeid, author of Media Murder Mysteries.
July 24, 2023
What I like to call a "cotton candy" book - tasty, but not very filling. Disaster after disaster became repetitive quickly and reminded me of the child playing in a sandbox where their pretend city is bombard with tornados, hurricanes, Godzilla - whatever could be thrown at it.
SPOILER ALERT!
Felt a bit cheated that it came down to one of the antagonists having a crisis of conscious to tip off the authorities to catch them and prevent more mayhem. Seemed a bit like lazy writing - rather than come up with a way for the protagonists to score a satisfying win, the author took a shortcut.
SPOILER ALERT!
Felt a bit cheated that it came down to one of the antagonists having a crisis of conscious to tip off the authorities to catch them and prevent more mayhem. Seemed a bit like lazy writing - rather than come up with a way for the protagonists to score a satisfying win, the author took a shortcut.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 16, 2021
Tim Washburn delivers another good speculative thriller, this one exploring the possibility of a devastating cyber attack on the United States. Washburn does an excellent job of showing just how horrific such an attack could be, without degenerating into a right-wing screed like so many of these thrillers do. Interestingly, he gives a not entirely unsympathetic portrait of the villains, depicting them as human beings who have motives for what they're doing. Highly recommended.
September 6, 2023
Tech Stuff
Way beyond my computer skills and knowledge. Very interesting. Did not realize how much Wi-Fi has inserted it self into our daily routines and now life saving or threatening events. A high altitude EMP would stop most everything when th complete loss of r ntrol. All Command and Control function would cease to exist. My only hope is that our think tanks are trying to resolve activities like this.
Overall a good read with lots of action
Way beyond my computer skills and knowledge. Very interesting. Did not realize how much Wi-Fi has inserted it self into our daily routines and now life saving or threatening events. A high altitude EMP would stop most everything when th complete loss of r ntrol. All Command and Control function would cease to exist. My only hope is that our think tanks are trying to resolve activities like this.
Overall a good read with lots of action
February 11, 2019
I really enjoyed both Washburn books, Powerless and Oblivion. Cyber Attack is in the same vein but feels different. The characters are not developed as much and therefore it is more difficult to get through the story. I just don’t care about them. Powerless is EXCELLENT if you enjoy the genre of cataclysmic event books and how humanity deals with everything
February 11, 2019
I really like Tim Washburn books and have read them all. I enjoy reading disaster books but Tim does a really good job writing about current events in the world and adding lots of information in his book that make things more real.
February 26, 2019
A afterburner that demonstrates very good copyediting.
A read that keeps your attention throughout. In today's hectic political milieu, and Reliance upon computerized technology, this book is believable.
A read that keeps your attention throughout. In today's hectic political milieu, and Reliance upon computerized technology, this book is believable.
March 20, 2019
An interesting and relevant book, considering the time and vulnerability we live in. Good story about a couple of main characters and several mini-characters spread throughout the book. Fairly realistic setting about what might happen. Well written.
December 6, 2019
Cyber Attack
A interesting book that was well written. Very technical, too technical for a lot of people. It had too much bouncing back and forth for my taste. Also it had a lot of information the I found irrelevant to the flow of the story.
A interesting book that was well written. Very technical, too technical for a lot of people. It had too much bouncing back and forth for my taste. Also it had a lot of information the I found irrelevant to the flow of the story.
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September 12, 2020between 3 to 3.5 stars
An interesting story about hackers hitting airplanes, electrical grids and other places. It had some good characters where you could see this going forward but that is not this authors motto.
An interesting story about hackers hitting airplanes, electrical grids and other places. It had some good characters where you could see this going forward but that is not this authors motto.
March 3, 2022
cracking read
A well tried plot but well handled and goes along at a great pace. Thoroughly good read and hope to see the character again. One beef and it comes from years of teaching English. Stop using direct speech in a story unless in dialogue. It’s off putting.
A well tried plot but well handled and goes along at a great pace. Thoroughly good read and hope to see the character again. One beef and it comes from years of teaching English. Stop using direct speech in a story unless in dialogue. It’s off putting.
June 30, 2023
Too much violence
While the plot has some great potential, I could not read past the first quarter of the book. The graphic description of violence and depth is off putting and it should the enjoyed of reading.
While the plot has some great potential, I could not read past the first quarter of the book. The graphic description of violence and depth is off putting and it should the enjoyed of reading.
December 3, 2018
A great thriller about a nation wide Cyber Attack.
April 11, 2019
A fast paced read. Expect a lot of doom and gloom. Predictable ending but a very enjoyable read.
May 28, 2019
meh.
April 16, 2021
An excellent, well-written book. The plot is so realistic it is very scary. The pacing is perfect and the characters intriguing. Read it and worry.
January 31, 2024
Suspense: Yes a lot of Many many examples of Cyber Attack and finally the hackers ar caught :-/
October 11, 2019
I think that this book was really good, mainly because of its story telling and how mature it is. I liked how fresh the story was and how the concept was different in a “war genre”. Another reason I liked this book was cause of it’s mature theme and how people die in this book is soo mind blowing. I totally recommend this book to anyone.
October 5, 2018
Cyber Attack by Tim Washburn was a pretty decent book. It had a lot of heart-pounding action and the storyline was well thought out in regard to what could happen in a cyber attack. I did have trouble with some of the characters, especially the main FBI agent who had a habit of dropping the "g" in every "ing" word. It became distracting and sometimes threw me out of the story. Also, the main characters (Hank and Paige), while running around from state to state, didn't really do much to find the terrorists. I really wasn't invested much in what would happen to them. I did, however, really like the characters of Butler and Darnell who were at the Attica prison. The story was too neatly wrapped up with a rather unbelievable way on how the perpetrators were caught.
Overall, the book kept my interest and I did enjoy it and the various characters and disasters of what could actually happen during an attack.
Overall, the book kept my interest and I did enjoy it and the various characters and disasters of what could actually happen during an attack.
November 7, 2018
Thanks to #NetGalley, the publisher and Tim Washburn for the opportunity to read Cyber Attack, in return for a fair and honest review. I have read Mr Washurn's other 'apocalyptic' thrillers, and enjoyed every one of them. This one lived up to my standards.
When the United States is attacked on many fronts - crashing airplanes, exploding nuclear power plants, blackouts, hacked computer systems...missiles and guns are useless. Generals and diplomats are powerless. America’s last hope lies with two specially trained FBI agents: Hank Goodnight and computer programmer Paige Randall, who must penetrate the darkest recesses of the web and infiltrate the twisted network of a faceless enemy, and bring the enemy to its knees.
Mr. Washburn deftly shows the effects of these attacks on both the infrastructure of the country, and on individual persons who must persevere through days of continued attacks that leave more an more of the country, literally and figuratively, in the dark and fending for themselves.
Highly recommended for thriller fans.
When the United States is attacked on many fronts - crashing airplanes, exploding nuclear power plants, blackouts, hacked computer systems...missiles and guns are useless. Generals and diplomats are powerless. America’s last hope lies with two specially trained FBI agents: Hank Goodnight and computer programmer Paige Randall, who must penetrate the darkest recesses of the web and infiltrate the twisted network of a faceless enemy, and bring the enemy to its knees.
Mr. Washburn deftly shows the effects of these attacks on both the infrastructure of the country, and on individual persons who must persevere through days of continued attacks that leave more an more of the country, literally and figuratively, in the dark and fending for themselves.
Highly recommended for thriller fans.
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