The Net Conspiracy

by D.M. Coffman

An evil presence has been allowed to set up operations on a small island in the South China Sea. Funded by heroin shipments coming out of northern China and relying on corrupt officials within China’s government, this presence (known as the Net) plans vicious attacks on Americans worldwide. Jason Yi is a Chinese American attorney from Washington, DC sent to China as an undercover spy in the US-Sino World Trade Organization Judicial Training Program held in Beijing. China’s judges must be trained in the rule of law as part of its WTO permanent normal trade status. Yi’s task is to expose corruption in China’s judicial system that prevents fair trade relations. With the aid of fellow judges, Yi compiles a list of corrupt officials and their activities. However, at least one individual who does not want the Net to be exposed will do anything, including murder, to prevent Yi from succeeding. The Net Conspiracy is the first book in The Net thriller series. Coffman specializes in clean fiction, tackling adult themes within a plot of international suspense, corruption, and terrorism without the use of offensive language or graphic sex or violence.

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First published February 26, 2020

About the author

DM Coffman specializes in clean suspense thrillers (no offensive language, graphic sex or extreme violence). Strange experiences while living in China inspired Coffman's The Net thriller series, and many unusual truths are interwoven into her stories of espionage and international intrigue. DM and her husband lived in the People's Republic of China for four years, teaching China's judges in the World Trade Organization's Judicial Training Program, and students at the prestigious Peking University and South China University of Technology with Brigham Young University's China Teachers Program. Prior to China, DM and her husband worked in Washington, DC. They now enjoy retired life in the Utah Rocky Mountains with family, two rescued dogs, and an old unamiable tabby named Ebeneezer.

The award-winning Net thriller series includes The Net Conspiracy, The Hainan Conflict, The Panama Contagion, and The Harbin Connection (coming soon). DM also wrote the Whitney Award nominated thriller The Hainan Incident (an LDS version of Books 1 and 2 in The Net series) published by Covenant Communications, Inc.

In non-fiction DM wrote Above the Best: The Remarkable Life of Seeley E. Ralphs (her father), and China Through the Eyes of Her Students--a culture book providing a glimpse at life in China through the uncensored writing journals of her students at Peking University in Beijing and South China University of Technology in Guangzhou. She wrote A Peking University Coursebook on English Exposition Writing published by Peking University Press, and served as an editor and foreign consultant for English educational texts produced by Peking University and China's Ministry of Education. She has a M.Ed. from Brigham Young University and a B.B.A. from National University.

Reviews

[Mari Law · Rating 3 out of 5]

What I most liked about this book was the fact that it was set in China and the author showed knowledge of the area and authority in her writing. Her scenes were economical which suited the genre - I dislike padding for the sake of it. However, there were the odd ‘telling’ moments rather than weaving the information into the story - or implying it so that it’s left to the reader’s imagination - which jarred and brought me out of the story. This book is part of a series and it is not a stand-alone story. There are loose ends not tied up because they are intended to carry on into the next book and there was a cliffhanger ending which I personally dislike, even in series. However, the book stood up to the claims that it is ‘without offensive language, graphic sex or extreme violence’ which pleased me. I was not convinced about the relationship Yi had - I could not truly feel the attraction or sexual tension between him and his love interest. This book is shorter than many thrillers and I read it quite quickly. I did enjoy the book and I might, in the future, read the next in the series.

[Arshia Khan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Net Conspiracy by DM Coffman
Reading the synopsis I was really excited about this book but It didn't capture my interest I finished this book in almost 8 days despite the fact that book was only 3 hours long read and I am a pretty fast reader..
The book gives feel of old school spy novels where there is no new technology .

The only good part for me was an introduction to Chinese culture

The book feels like a narration to me.. Everything was too much explained..
The story starts with a USA China joint venture and about some heroine smuggling from Hainan province to USA. and USA sent their personnel to CHINA to look for some evidence of corruption. I was expecting some thrill but there was nothing the task was to make a list of corrupt judges which main lead didn't do it on his own instead ask his fellows to compile for him while he took care of her love interest and that was that
The author tries to build a villain's character the Foreigner who was brutal and sharp and working with top businessmen of the world and can do anything .
The author put some foundation for the next part of the series too.
#netgalley #dmcoffman #thenetconspiracy

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A terrorist group has set up operations on an island in the South China Sea. The mother of the local mayor who is taking graft has tried to warn the US but it has just not worked out. Jason a young lawyer of Chinese heritage is working in DC for a senator who asks him to go to China and get some information on corruption among the judges there. He will go as a judge wanting to come to the US to learn more about international law. He has to attend the classes at this small college where he meets Sarah who is also competing to go to the US. Another lawyer there does not believe he is who he says he is. Jason is trying to find out what the lady was warning the US about as well as to find out who the corrupt judges are. Turns out to be more involved than he expected.

[JL Dixon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introduction to the series of books.

I wasn't sure I would be interested in this story, but I'm happy to have been wrong. I found this storyline engaging, the characters likeable, and I didn't want to put it down. DM Coffman's clearly extensive knowledge of the Chinese legal system and the areas of China are an incredible asset to her books.
The ending felt sudden and several matters left unexplained. If I had to find one criticism of The Net Conspiracy, it would be that the book really felt like the build up and introduction to its sequel. On it's own it left me feeling a little unfulfilled, hence the four stars, but as part of a series it was an enjoyable opening volume.
I recommend this book as part one of the series.

[Gaynor Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would like to thank #NetGalley, the publisher #BooksGoSocial and the Author for sending me a copy of #TheNetConspiracy In in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book as it reminded me of the old fashioned spy books. This book gives an interesting insight into Chinese politics and the battle against corruption. We follow Jason also known as Yi, a young Chinese American lawyer who is working for a senator to get information on corruption among judges. I look forward to reading the next book.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This feels like an old spy book, which is set in China. The writing is good and you can tell the author has spent time there, as it feels well researched.

I enjoyed it and finished it within a few hours, but the story isn't finished and there is a book 2 to conclude it.

I will definitely be looking out for that second book

Thank you Netgalley and Publisher for ARC

[Kelly Channick · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Net Conspiracy was well-written and fast paced. I felt pulled into the story from the beginning. It was a nice throwback to spy novels, pre-widespread Internet and today's technology. I'm happy there's a sequel, for the ending left me wanting more!

[Cassie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I struggled to read this novel, I’m sure why. I loved the premise, the writing is fine. For me there was too many long passages as the protagonists pontificated as a device to move the plot along.

I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley in return for an honest review.