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The Frontline: Season 1 - Episode 1: A Small Town Detective Story
“…an intricately woven portrait of small-town intrigue where deadly secrets unravel...The stakes are high, the pacing perfect, and the action relentless.” -Prairies Book Review
An act of domestic terrorism or an elaborate murder plot?
This uniquely styled crime serial gets off to an explosive start as a grizzled state police investigator, Brett Bonner, and an idealistic FBI agent, Christopher Odacio, are forced to partner up to investigate an explosion that rocked their small town.
Unsure of whether they’re fighting a monster or creating one, they’re forced to decide how far they’ll go when a bright line is crossed.
In a nation deeply divided, Kole County is The Frontline.
An act of domestic terrorism or an elaborate murder plot?
This uniquely styled crime serial gets off to an explosive start as a grizzled state police investigator, Brett Bonner, and an idealistic FBI agent, Christopher Odacio, are forced to partner up to investigate an explosion that rocked their small town.
Unsure of whether they’re fighting a monster or creating one, they’re forced to decide how far they’ll go when a bright line is crossed.
In a nation deeply divided, Kole County is The Frontline.
154 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 14, 2021
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September 6, 2021
The frontline is a Crime thriller and written in episodes of a serial nature. It is written in short installments and can be read in short sittings. The story begins with an investigation conducted over a domestic terrorism incident. The job is given to Christopher Odacio, an FBI agent, and Brett Bonner, an investigator. However, the aim to identify whether American Dawn is a terrorist organization does not come easy.
The story is sharp, fast-paced, and is dramatic. If this weren’t a book, you would think you are watching an action film. The dialogue between the characters was engaging and embodied humor which was a good addition. I found the story to be compelling and exciting to read.
All of the season episodes have the same book cover design and only differ by title. I appreciated how the author kept the era to be updated to the current political status. The subject matter also discusses racial differences and social backgrounds. Altogether I enjoyed the premise and looked forward to reading more from this author.
I recommend this book to political fiction and those who like action-adventure novels.
The story is sharp, fast-paced, and is dramatic. If this weren’t a book, you would think you are watching an action film. The dialogue between the characters was engaging and embodied humor which was a good addition. I found the story to be compelling and exciting to read.
All of the season episodes have the same book cover design and only differ by title. I appreciated how the author kept the era to be updated to the current political status. The subject matter also discusses racial differences and social backgrounds. Altogether I enjoyed the premise and looked forward to reading more from this author.
I recommend this book to political fiction and those who like action-adventure novels.
May 15, 2021
Good book, cant wait to read more episodes
Interesting concept to do a book in episodes, Will have to read more to comment on main characters. So far they all seem nuts!
The whole plot is strange! Its like you're tossed into the middle of it and need more background to really know what is going
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Interesting concept to do a book in episodes, Will have to read more to comment on main characters. So far they all seem nuts!
The whole plot is strange! Its like you're tossed into the middle of it and need more background to really know what is going
l
April 26, 2021
Pretty good roll of action.
The book is paced well and has interesting characters to make the story flow well. I'm not one to jump into a serial novel, but this one piqued my interest enough to continue on with the series.
The book is paced well and has interesting characters to make the story flow well. I'm not one to jump into a serial novel, but this one piqued my interest enough to continue on with the series.
May 21, 2021
I kept thinking I'd give up reading this, but thought if I plowed on, it would get better. Nope. Two dueling alpha males and an argumentative spouse, no explanation (before cliffhanger ending) of why we should be interested in a bombing and all these dead bodies. "Wait for book 2": Nope.
June 11, 2021
A pretty good story with a to continue ending
The storyline in interesting and the characters are realistic, but the story ends beef the real conclusion is determined
c
The storyline in interesting and the characters are realistic, but the story ends beef the real conclusion is determined
c
October 3, 2021
Season 1 episode 1
Liked the story and the set up. Didn’t understand the conflict between the two detectives, guess that will be brought out by next episodes,
Liked the story and the set up. Didn’t understand the conflict between the two detectives, guess that will be brought out by next episodes,
October 4, 2021
Start over
OMG worse book. Keep thinking it would get better but did not.
No way will i start another one by this author.
OMG worse book. Keep thinking it would get better but did not.
No way will i start another one by this author.
June 5, 2021
I find this a difficult book to review because it isn’t complete and I really have no idea where the author is going with the story.
Be that as it may, I wasn’t a real fan of the story, even though I really wanted to like it.
I had several issues with the story. First I was disappointed that Agent Odacio was so easily corrupted by Bonner. Secondly, I was disappointed that Bonner, a former Navy SEAL, could not come up with a suitable story for Odacio’s wife. A man who lived covertly his entire career should be outstanding at masking his movements. Finally, I felt the lack of communication—especially between husband and wife—exhibited by the main characters was annoying, almost a ploy for extending a weak plot.
I probably wouldn’t read the rest of the book, which is too bad, because I enjoy these types of books.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Be that as it may, I wasn’t a real fan of the story, even though I really wanted to like it.
I had several issues with the story. First I was disappointed that Agent Odacio was so easily corrupted by Bonner. Secondly, I was disappointed that Bonner, a former Navy SEAL, could not come up with a suitable story for Odacio’s wife. A man who lived covertly his entire career should be outstanding at masking his movements. Finally, I felt the lack of communication—especially between husband and wife—exhibited by the main characters was annoying, almost a ploy for extending a weak plot.
I probably wouldn’t read the rest of the book, which is too bad, because I enjoy these types of books.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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