Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season

Jake Sullivan #2

by Chip Bell

It is the end of June and President Jordan Fletcher has just negotiated a historical treaty with Cuba, and its signing will be held at the end of October in Miami. Because of Fletcher s past relationship with him in the Benjamin Matthews matter, he has asked Jake Sullivan to coordinate the treaty signing ceremony. Just as Jake and his investigator and close friend, Mike Lang, begin their job, they receive the astounding news that Benjamin Matthews has died in prison of a heart attack, at the same time learning that an assassination plot has been hatched against the President and Raul and Fidel Castro. Working with a threat analysis expert from the Secret Service, Jonathan Clark, and Paula Cortez, a specialist in Cuban affairs from the FBI, who appears to be more than just a former colleague of Mike Lang, Jake sets about trying to diffuse the plot by discovering the identity of a mysterious assassin known only as The Agent , employed by an even more secret organization, The Birth of New Madrid. As the summer months move by with the assassin still on the loose, the tension builds at Jake s office, just as tension builds out on the open water as a very active hurricane season is underway. Worrying about Mother Nature and the plot at hand, Jake and his team finally come face to face with their mysterious assassin and soon come to realize he is only part of a much greater threat. Racing to save the treaty signing and the lives of the President and the Castro brothers, this second novel by Chip Bell heads to an explosive finish where Jake discovers the true nature of the danger they face and finds himself in one final battle a battle for his life and the lives of his family now that he realizes the ultimate truth the target all along was him.

Genres: Mystery

210 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 16, 2018

About the author

Charles L. "Chip" Bell, Jr., lives in the City of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Linda, is the father of two daughters, Jennifer and Jessica, and is a practicing attorney specializing in personal injury litigation, with his main office in Arnold, Pennsylvania.

Born on February 23, 1950, in Harrison Township, Pennsylvania, he grew up in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Tarentum High School in 1968, attended Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, from 1968 to 1972, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude. He served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1974, attended Duquesne University School of Law from 1975 to 1979, and graduated Cum Laude. He practiced law as a personal injury trial attorney with the law firm of Rosenberg, Sewak, Pizzi and Bell from 1979 to 2002, and thereafter as a sole practitioner up to and including the present date.

He is a member of the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (formerly the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association) and has served on the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association from 1988 to 1990. He is also a member of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and served on the Board of Governors in 1988. He is a founder and past president of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Southwestern Pennsylvania, a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

He is the author of the Jake Sullivan series of novels, the first of which, Come Monday, was published in June of 2011, and the second, Trying to Reason With Hurricane Season, in October 2011. His third novel, Havana Daydreamin', was released in April 2012. His fourth novel, A Pirate Looks at Forty.has just been published as of June 2, 2014.

Reviews

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a deep read, but really entertaining!

[William Bentrim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hurricane Season by Chip Bell

Jake Sullivan is an attorney who appears to revel in hot water. This is the second of the Jake Sullivan Trilogy. It is a action adventure primarily set in Miami, Florida.

Jake is riding the crest of his wave of success, reveling in his new found confidence and lack of alcohol. His reconciliation is advancing with his family and he is a "friend" of the President. His nemesis, Benjamin Mathews is safely behind bars.

Jake is tapped to facilitate the reconciliation between two estranged nations. This is not something he wants but finds himself heading the reconciliation program.

It wouldn't be an action adventure if all things proceeded well. The story introduces Navy Seals, all of the U.S. intelligence agencies and a surprising villain.

Bell does a better job in showing the action and thought in this second book. It was enjoyable.

I recommend.

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[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The President is having a treaty signed with the Castro brothers in Miami, and he enlists Jake Sullivan (the District Attorney) to handle security coordination with all of the lettered organizations because of a past association. Jake is doing well: he's alcohol-free, he has a good relationship with his ex-wife & daughters, and his nemesis Matthews is safely locked in a security prison. But he doesn't need the extra work or headaches, especially when he learns a diabolical threat is afoot.

Good action, but it was easy to figure out the mastermind and know "superman" Jake will save the day.

[Deborah L. Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast read

Looking for some lite reading but with some pizazz. The story offered an interesting story line, believable characters and some nice twists and turns. Most of all, it didn’t take a month to read. I would suggest this book to those going to the beach and wanted a little excitement.

[Mickey Noel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fantastic story is well written and a must read!

A terrific story, clever and imaginative! Chip Bell has become a favorite in this genre for me. I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys suspense and action.

[Jon Miner · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick book with a fun twisting story. Not a lot of surprises, and everything works out for the superhero friend of the president.

[Sharon Helfrich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even better than the first Jake Sullivan Novel. I loved the setting of Miami (kept thinking about Dexter!). Figured out some of the twists but was totally surprised by others!

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good

[Ron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book.

[Glenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

Jake keeps things hopping. It is a very entertaining page turner. Jake is an excellent hero. Fast paced action that keeps you thinking until the climax.

[john nugent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked it

Enjoyed he book a lot---

[Robbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very fast-paced thriller with lots of twists and turns. Jake Sullivan is brilliant; the epitome of a hero. I really enjoyed this book.

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing page Turner, from start to finish. Chip Bell doesn't disappoint one bit with the 2nd book of Jake Sullivan.