Deliberate Deception

by Joe Porrazzo

***** BOOK CRITIC ACCLAIM ***** “Readers looking for a thriller that grabs hold and doesn't let go will find Deliberate Deception just the ticket for a superior and satisfying blend of psychological detail and suspense.” - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review “…excellent story…fast paced, action packed…adrenaline pumping and heart-pounding…” - The International Review of Books “Politics, terrorism, and greed together create a story that is filled with unexpected twists and turns…a fast pace and engrossing plot. Once begun, it's nearly impossible to put down.” - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review “The narrative voice is clean, making the story easy to read and follow. Excellent word choices and visual pros made for an amazing read like I was really there in the midst of the action.” - The International Review of Books “Joe Porrazzo's attention to detail flushes out Alex's personality, motivations, and conundrums to create not just compelling action scenes, but a character who is completely realistic and likeable.” - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review Following the award-winning mystery thriller, SOLEMNLY SWEAR...Alex Porter is back…and the stakes just got higher! Things are heating up in Tucson, Arizona. A greedy corporation rigs a multi-million dollar raffle creating false hopes for ticket buyers. They're not winning, they’re dying! What comes next will shock the world! DELIBERATE DECEPTION heralds the return of Alex Porter; retired United States Air Force OSI agent turned private investigator, in another heart-pounding Joe Porrazzo suspense thriller. Seven months after leaving New England, Alex, still grieving the tragic deaths of his wife and daughter, gets a call from his friend Joe Prater. Prater’s old army buddy has gone missing from his home in Tucson, and Joe wants Alex to check it out. HEADLINE Tragedy in Tucson While investigating, Alex gets too close to the truth and finds himself caught in the deadly crosshairs. He finds himself teamed with the very person hired to kill him as they race against the clock to prevent a mysterious group from striking in Tucson and shocking the world. Don’t miss the nonstop action. The deception is deliberate. The results are deadly.

408 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 19, 2018

Reviews

[Jypsy · Rating 3 out of 5]

In Deliberate Deception, someone is using a millionaire raffle for murder. Alex Porter investigates the case. The story has action and mystery. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you reading until the end. The main character is sympathetic intuitive and complex. A good read overall for mystery fans. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

[Military Writers Society of America (MWSA)]

MWSA Review

“Wow, I never saw that coming.” Just when I thought I was figuring things out, a plot twist hit me – not once, but over and over. Deliberate Deception is an apt title.

Joe Porrazzo knows how to draw the reader into the story and never let go until the last page. Even then, questions arise to pique one’s interest for the forthcoming third book in the Alex Porter Trilogy.

The author stirs politics, crime, greed, and love into the pot and delivers a good read. Good versus evil seems a clear concept until it becomes muddied. Porrazzo gives us an outstanding portrayal of one man’s reaction to morality, immorality, and amorality. Can the lines really blur, or is a clear-cut answer always the right one?

Can love flourish amid deception? Can the sins of the past be forgiven? Alex Porter wrestles with these questions as he races against the clock to stop an unknown killer from an unspecified crime.

The action in Deliberate Deception is non-stop, the dialogue is crisp, and the characters are realistic. It’s the kind of story that leaves the reader wondering what he would have done.

Review by Pat Avery (February 2019)

[Jay Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book builds on real current events to produce a thriller that is full of suspense and danger. Alex has moved to Tucson Arizona and applied for his license as a private investigator. When he goes to help an old friend of Joe, his lawyer buddy, he is drawn into a web of evil and deception that generates from the highest level of Government. The action continues page after page, and there are a few surprises along the way. Alex is much more mature and confident in this book and it leads him to a new love interest and relationships with members of the police force. This is one of those books where the reader can figure things out and then has to hope the investigator can gain the knowledge. The descriptions of the area, the military protocols and the techniques are detailed and very exact. The book is educational as well as tantalizing. You can't stop reading it.

[T Olsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good action thriller, with lots of action troughout, and it's written in short chapters that are easy to read and follow. The plot is excellent, as are the characters. There are a few redundancies, an unrealistic gunfight, and worst of all no ending. I hate cliffhangers.

[Melissa Dreyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

This is a fast pace page turner. That if you didn't read the first book you can still read it as a stand alone. I would recommend this book, it is fun to visualize the place a book takes place. Nice job!

[Bonnye Reed]

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pub date Nov 19, 2018
rec Jan 31, 2019
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[Therese Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Twisted

Not as shockingly strong as the first novel, felt stunted. The ending is predictable and pedantic. Sorry Joe, I hope the next one is better.

[Jud Hanson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deliberate Deception by Joe Porrazzo is the second in the Alex Porter series. This time the former Air Force OSI Agent gets a call from friend Joe Prater who is concerned about an old army buddy. The buddy has come up missing. Prater wants Porter to find out what has happened to his friend. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it was well worth it. The characters really pop out, the plot fast-moving and believable. I definitely will be going back to read the first in the series and give this one 4/5 stars.

*A copy of the ebook was the only compensation received in exchange for this review. *

[Anthony Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was not disappointed! Great plot and characters...loved the dialogue. Didn't want it to end... but fantastic wrap-up and setup for the book 3 Vionelli showdown. Will Missi be back? Can't wait for the final book of the trilogy.

[Edi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, I had no idea it was in a series as it was easily read and understood as a stand alone. Book is key gives adequate 'reporting of plot" so no spoilers for me. I read it on a cloudy afternoon as it was hard to put the book down. I give it 4.5 stars because I was not a great fan of the ending or lack of a satisfying one. Otherwise, it would have been a 5. Obviously the author has a lot of experience or researched knowledge of military and law enforcement and other procedural events and has done a wonderful job of keeping the plot moving. It will keep you engaged even though you may discern the main culprit long before the end. Thank goodness he does not give graphic detail of events, sex scenes and if there was profanity in there I am not recalling it as it had to have been well placed and only to make a point. Great read.
Thank you to the author,the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC for an honest opinion. The opinions expressed are my own. Enjoy your read!

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Unique intersection between local law enforcement and this despicable enemy taking into account moral and ethical dilemmas along the way. challenges assumptions about the ends justifying the means, while sweeping you from front to back with excellent dialogue. Fast-paced entertainment."

- "The topic is current and the characters interesting. A great read."

[Dale · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this clearly was a second or third of a series novel it read well as a stand alone. I liked the characters, although they were predictable for the genre. There is fair balance between plot and character development and while the story is long it moved along well.. I enjoyed it enough that I'm going looking for the others by this author.