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The SNAP Agency #0.5
Initium
When an explosion rattled the cobblestone streets of Ireland in 1998, it left the CIA questioning one of their own, but Intel officer Tom Walsh refuses to believe his friend Sean is guilty. Tom is certain Sean wasn’t behind the misdirection of information that led to the deaths of dozens, but he’s missing and the CIA won’t go back to find him or the truth.
Unwilling to let Sean become a scapegoat for a botched mission, Tom quits the CIA and takes an unsanctioned contract job with the hopes of finding his friend and those responsible for the deadly attack. But when the new mission goes awry, Tom finds himself in a battle against an Irish dissident paramilitary group determined to strike again.
With only a hunch to go on and a red-headed bartender’s help, Tom puts himself in the path of danger and discovers his own passion for stepping in where the government can’t.
Get ready for Lights Out with this glimpse into the life of the man behind the SNAP Agency and what pushed him to find a better way to strategically protect and neutralize threats against America and her citizens. In this fast-paced novella you’ll meet Director Walsh as he assembles his team: Jack Hudson, Lyla Fox, Nicolás Garcia, and Kekoa Young.
Unwilling to let Sean become a scapegoat for a botched mission, Tom quits the CIA and takes an unsanctioned contract job with the hopes of finding his friend and those responsible for the deadly attack. But when the new mission goes awry, Tom finds himself in a battle against an Irish dissident paramilitary group determined to strike again.
With only a hunch to go on and a red-headed bartender’s help, Tom puts himself in the path of danger and discovers his own passion for stepping in where the government can’t.
Get ready for Lights Out with this glimpse into the life of the man behind the SNAP Agency and what pushed him to find a better way to strategically protect and neutralize threats against America and her citizens. In this fast-paced novella you’ll meet Director Walsh as he assembles his team: Jack Hudson, Lyla Fox, Nicolás Garcia, and Kekoa Young.
148 pages, Paperback
First published October 5, 2021
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August 25, 2024
This book was a really great introduction to the SNAP Agency team! So much was packed in to 120 pages of this novella, I really enjoyed it. We have a dual timeline here where we see some events in 1998 Ireland going on and then 2007. Seeing the hardships they endured and how the team was formed was inspiring. This team really is a family and it makes me want to re-read Lights Out now before I continue in the series! What a great backstory, highly recommended picking this up before starting Lights Out :)
April 11, 2022
This novella is a nice overview of the SNAP Agency series. Tom Walsh, former CIA, formed the independent agency after leaving the CIA. Initium shows Tom's background and what drove him to start his own agency and how he put his team together. Lots of action, suspense, and danger with emotion and faith intertwined. Great read!
January 9, 2022
This one is a quick read, but so quick that I had a hard time connecting with the characters because it jumped around so much. I think my favorite scene was the one of meeting Kekoa. I’m going to enjoy hearing more from him.
October 6, 2021
Backstory for a new suspense series! Look forward to reading the first full length novel.
January 14, 2022
So good to finally have the full story!
March 24, 2023
3 stars, personally.
About this book:
“When an explosion rattled the cobblestone streets of Ireland in 1998, it left the CIA questioning one of their own, but Intel officer Tom Walsh refuses to believe his friend Sean is guilty. Tom is certain Sean wasn’t behind the misdirection of information that led to the deaths of dozens, but he’s missing and the CIA won’t go back to find him or the truth.
Unwilling to let Sean become a scapegoat for a botched mission, Tom quits the CIA and takes an unsanctioned contract job with the hopes of finding his friend and those responsible for the deadly attack. But when the new mission goes awry, Tom finds himself in a battle against an Irish dissident paramilitary group determined to strike again.
With only a hunch to go on and a red-headed bartender’s help, Tom puts himself in the path of danger and discovers his own passion for stepping in where the government can’t.”
Series: Considered to be Book #0.5 in “The SNAP Agency” series.
Spiritual Content- A couple Scriptures are mentioned & quoted; Prayers; Recalling an event from the Bible; Talks about God & praying; 'H's are capital when referring to God; Tom used to have a hard time wrapping his mind around a God who had the power to control the world, but still let bad things happen (he adds that he had every reason to believe that God couldn’t exist, but was proven wrong by attending church and reading his Bible_); A comment that “Unlike God, the [CIA] worked seven days a week” (thought by Tom prior to going to church with his fiancée); Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of churches/cathedrals, church going, sermons, & pastors (including a church being bombed); A few mentions of religious concerns between Ireland and Great Britain and Irish Catholics versus Irish Protestants (the RIRA—a terrorist group—focuses on this as well as political concerns); A couple mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; A mention of a fish logo;
*Note: Mentions of evil in the world; A couple mentions of bad omens; A mention of Tom hoping that there’s a special place in Hell for those involved in child sex-trafficking.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘bloody’, a ‘bull’, a form of ‘idiot’, a ‘shoot’, and a ‘what a crock’; A few mentions of curses (and an almost curse by Tom; said, not written); A bit of sarcasm & eye rolling; Seeing others shot & someone die (a close friend, semi-detailed); Shooting at someone, Bombs/Explosions, Fires, Being punched, Pain, Injuries, & Blood/Bleeding; Tom goes into a pub for information and drinks a little bit (to keep appearances); All about many, many mentions of bombs, explosions, weapons, attacks, terrorists, traitors, victims, & deaths (including of dear friends, women, children, & a pregnant woman; barely-above-not-detailed); Many mentions of gunfire, a shootout, injuries, blood/bleeding, & deaths (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of a kidnapping; Mentions of mobsters & violent crimes; Mentions of international extortion rings & scams (someone was told a family member was in a car accident and then changing the story that they kidnapped, so they needed to pay a lot of money); Mentions of jails & criminals; Mentions of pubs, alcohol, drinking, & drunks; Mentions of rumors; A few mentions of threats of killing someone; A few mentions of a break-in, stolen items, & a thief; A few mentions of liars; A couple mentions of a cartel being responsible for killing someone & kidnapping another with the intent of killing her; A couple mentions of tattoos; A mention of possible torture; A mention of a man taking out his frustration on a young woman’s face; A mention of blackmail; A mention of graffiti; A mention of throwing up; A mention of urine;
*Note: Mentions of actual terrorist groups (Real Irish Republican Army (RIRA), Osama Bin Laden, Al-Qaida); Mentions of car brands; A few mentions of lymphoma & breast cancer (& a couple others beating it); A few mentions of TV shows & characters; A few mentions of news stations (CNN, BBC); A few mentions of brand names; A few mentions of celebrities/public figures & actors (Nelson Mandela, Michael Jordan, Roger Clemens, Tim McGraw, Sam Elliot); A mention of Wal-Mart; A mention of a baseball team; A mention of someone trying to cover their backsides.
Sexual Content- a cheek kiss and a forehead kiss; Touches & Hand holding (up to semi-detailed); When in a woman’s apartment, she goes to shower and Tom (an engaged man) has a prick from his conscience, so he thinks of other things; A misunderstanding of Tom thinking a woman is hitting on him; Mentions of a prostitution and escort ring & a much older married man’s affair with a woman younger than his daughter (including a mention of him being handsy and asking her to do something with him (no details on that)); Mentions of the US president’s scandalous and immoral behavior with an intern (1998); A few mentions of dates, dating, & a boyfriend; A couple mentions of flirting; A mention of a child sex-trafficking ring; A bit of love, being in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of not having clothes for a man’s lower half.
-Tom Walsh, age 38 (in 1998)
P.O.V. of Tom
Goes back-and-forth from 1998, 2013, 2015, 2016, & 2020
142 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
It took a bit to get used to the year changing back-and-forth, but I’m glad I read this novella first, as it’s laid a lot of groundwork and backstories for the rest of the series. There were a few suggestive comments or hints, though, that makes me hesitate on ratings. We’ll see how the rest of the series goes in terms of content.
(Note: I did notice an error on page 109 that says it had been five days since a certain event, but the date marker at the beginning of the chapter says it’s only been two.)
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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
About this book:
“When an explosion rattled the cobblestone streets of Ireland in 1998, it left the CIA questioning one of their own, but Intel officer Tom Walsh refuses to believe his friend Sean is guilty. Tom is certain Sean wasn’t behind the misdirection of information that led to the deaths of dozens, but he’s missing and the CIA won’t go back to find him or the truth.
Unwilling to let Sean become a scapegoat for a botched mission, Tom quits the CIA and takes an unsanctioned contract job with the hopes of finding his friend and those responsible for the deadly attack. But when the new mission goes awry, Tom finds himself in a battle against an Irish dissident paramilitary group determined to strike again.
With only a hunch to go on and a red-headed bartender’s help, Tom puts himself in the path of danger and discovers his own passion for stepping in where the government can’t.”
Series: Considered to be Book #0.5 in “The SNAP Agency” series.
Spiritual Content- A couple Scriptures are mentioned & quoted; Prayers; Recalling an event from the Bible; Talks about God & praying; 'H's are capital when referring to God; Tom used to have a hard time wrapping his mind around a God who had the power to control the world, but still let bad things happen (he adds that he had every reason to believe that God couldn’t exist, but was proven wrong by attending church and reading his Bible_); A comment that “Unlike God, the [CIA] worked seven days a week” (thought by Tom prior to going to church with his fiancée); Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of churches/cathedrals, church going, sermons, & pastors (including a church being bombed); A few mentions of religious concerns between Ireland and Great Britain and Irish Catholics versus Irish Protestants (the RIRA—a terrorist group—focuses on this as well as political concerns); A couple mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; A mention of a fish logo;
*Note: Mentions of evil in the world; A couple mentions of bad omens; A mention of Tom hoping that there’s a special place in Hell for those involved in child sex-trafficking.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘bloody’, a ‘bull’, a form of ‘idiot’, a ‘shoot’, and a ‘what a crock’; A few mentions of curses (and an almost curse by Tom; said, not written); A bit of sarcasm & eye rolling; Seeing others shot & someone die (a close friend, semi-detailed); Shooting at someone, Bombs/Explosions, Fires, Being punched, Pain, Injuries, & Blood/Bleeding; Tom goes into a pub for information and drinks a little bit (to keep appearances); All about many, many mentions of bombs, explosions, weapons, attacks, terrorists, traitors, victims, & deaths (including of dear friends, women, children, & a pregnant woman; barely-above-not-detailed); Many mentions of gunfire, a shootout, injuries, blood/bleeding, & deaths (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of a kidnapping; Mentions of mobsters & violent crimes; Mentions of international extortion rings & scams (someone was told a family member was in a car accident and then changing the story that they kidnapped, so they needed to pay a lot of money); Mentions of jails & criminals; Mentions of pubs, alcohol, drinking, & drunks; Mentions of rumors; A few mentions of threats of killing someone; A few mentions of a break-in, stolen items, & a thief; A few mentions of liars; A couple mentions of a cartel being responsible for killing someone & kidnapping another with the intent of killing her; A couple mentions of tattoos; A mention of possible torture; A mention of a man taking out his frustration on a young woman’s face; A mention of blackmail; A mention of graffiti; A mention of throwing up; A mention of urine;
*Note: Mentions of actual terrorist groups (Real Irish Republican Army (RIRA), Osama Bin Laden, Al-Qaida); Mentions of car brands; A few mentions of lymphoma & breast cancer (& a couple others beating it); A few mentions of TV shows & characters; A few mentions of news stations (CNN, BBC); A few mentions of brand names; A few mentions of celebrities/public figures & actors (Nelson Mandela, Michael Jordan, Roger Clemens, Tim McGraw, Sam Elliot); A mention of Wal-Mart; A mention of a baseball team; A mention of someone trying to cover their backsides.
Sexual Content- a cheek kiss and a forehead kiss; Touches & Hand holding (up to semi-detailed); When in a woman’s apartment, she goes to shower and Tom (an engaged man) has a prick from his conscience, so he thinks of other things; A misunderstanding of Tom thinking a woman is hitting on him; Mentions of a prostitution and escort ring & a much older married man’s affair with a woman younger than his daughter (including a mention of him being handsy and asking her to do something with him (no details on that)); Mentions of the US president’s scandalous and immoral behavior with an intern (1998); A few mentions of dates, dating, & a boyfriend; A couple mentions of flirting; A mention of a child sex-trafficking ring; A bit of love, being in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of not having clothes for a man’s lower half.
-Tom Walsh, age 38 (in 1998)
P.O.V. of Tom
Goes back-and-forth from 1998, 2013, 2015, 2016, & 2020
142 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
It took a bit to get used to the year changing back-and-forth, but I’m glad I read this novella first, as it’s laid a lot of groundwork and backstories for the rest of the series. There were a few suggestive comments or hints, though, that makes me hesitate on ratings. We’ll see how the rest of the series goes in terms of content.
(Note: I did notice an error on page 109 that says it had been five days since a certain event, but the date marker at the beginning of the chapter says it’s only been two.)
To see more in-depth content reviews like this one, please check out:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
April 22, 2022
Ah, this book was so satisfying! Getting to see how the SNAP Agency came together was fantastic! It's a novella, but there was so much packed into the story it felt full length.
It was such a surprise getting to know Tom better and to understand his motive for creating this agency. Then, seeing how he pulls in each new member put a smile on my face. Even Garcia's entrance (or exit) was great! Gosh, I can't wait for his story!
This was a split time, as well. Yes, I'm telling you this novella packs a punch! We go back to the late 90s when Tom is still part of the CIA, then the mid 2010s, and lastly, the "current" time!
This series has so much going for it. I can't wait to read them all!
It was such a surprise getting to know Tom better and to understand his motive for creating this agency. Then, seeing how he pulls in each new member put a smile on my face. Even Garcia's entrance (or exit) was great! Gosh, I can't wait for his story!
This was a split time, as well. Yes, I'm telling you this novella packs a punch! We go back to the late 90s when Tom is still part of the CIA, then the mid 2010s, and lastly, the "current" time!
This series has so much going for it. I can't wait to read them all!
November 15, 2021
A fun read that sets up Natalie’s new series. I enjoyed this short story where we meet Tom and the rest of the SNAP Agency. The story is quick and the mystery is exciting. Looking forward to Lights Out!
December 27, 2021
I read this in an hour. Such a good introduction to the character who launches the SNAP agency. Loved seeing the recruitment of the team members.
November 20, 2021
I love anything that Natalie Walters writes! And in this novella we learn about the creation of the Snap Agency. So fun! Such a brilliant way to begin a new series!!!
October 7, 2021
This is an exciting look at the backstory of the SNAP team! This story moves at a perfect pace. I can’t wait for the next book!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
November 19, 2021
This was excellent and I am planning on coming back for some more of The SNAP Agency!
October 9, 2021
This was a great introduction to the SNAP team. For a Novella, the story did not feel rushed or short and I enjoyed the historical story playing out in Ireland. The author did a great job of showing the fun and adventure side of the CIA, but also the risk and loss.
Looking forward to the first book in the SNAP Agency series!
*I received a complimentary copy from the author. All opinions expressed are my own.*
Until 2 November, if you pre-order book 1 in the SNAP series, you may claim this Novella as a free pre-order goody.
Looking forward to the first book in the SNAP Agency series!
*I received a complimentary copy from the author. All opinions expressed are my own.*
Until 2 November, if you pre-order book 1 in the SNAP series, you may claim this Novella as a free pre-order goody.
April 4, 2023
Nice introduction to the SNAP Agency and the driving force behind it: Tom Walsh. This novella shows how the initial members were chosen and their background. It is interspersed with the events that were the catalyst fir the conception of the new organization. It cites the why and wherefore and is the foundation for the series.
*I purchased this ebook from Amazon. All opinions are my own.*
*I purchased this ebook from Amazon. All opinions are my own.*
November 20, 2021
Initium immerses the reader in a tension filled situation, as the CIA team embedded in Ireland must leave one of their team behind when they have to flee when their operation is threatened with exposure. The action and excitement does not let up as the story unfolds, following now former agent Tom Walsh, switching between his experiences after leaving Ireland in 1998 and the founding of the SNAP Agency twenty years later.
Tightly plotted, quickly paced, this is a well written novella and an exciting start to a Christian Suspense series. With introductions to Tom Walsh's fiancee, various associates, and the team he assembles for SNAP, this is a novella that leaves you with a picture of their personalities, relationships, skills, and so many possibilities of where this series may go. As for me, there are a specific characters I'm looking forward to having their time as the main protagonists and to see where the author takes them.
With two related timelines and plenty of action, Initium may best be enjoyed in a single-sitting. After meeting the team and Tom Walsh, the Director of SNAP, I'm looking forward to reading this series even more. Recommended.
This review refers to an e-novella I voluntarily read as part of my Kindle Unlimited subscription. All opinions expressed are my own.
Tightly plotted, quickly paced, this is a well written novella and an exciting start to a Christian Suspense series. With introductions to Tom Walsh's fiancee, various associates, and the team he assembles for SNAP, this is a novella that leaves you with a picture of their personalities, relationships, skills, and so many possibilities of where this series may go. As for me, there are a specific characters I'm looking forward to having their time as the main protagonists and to see where the author takes them.
With two related timelines and plenty of action, Initium may best be enjoyed in a single-sitting. After meeting the team and Tom Walsh, the Director of SNAP, I'm looking forward to reading this series even more. Recommended.
This review refers to an e-novella I voluntarily read as part of my Kindle Unlimited subscription. All opinions expressed are my own.
March 22, 2023
“You know, I’m much more comfortable with terrorists than babies. At least terrorists have demands I can understand.”
What a great prequel novella to The SNAP Agency series! Granted, I read out of order and started this novella after finishing the series but that didn’t interfere with my enjoyment of the story. I loved getting to know the younger Director Tom Walsh as a CIA agent in the late 1990s. I also loved the more present timeline of SNAP team coming together slowly but surely into the fabulous quintet we know and adore. The backstory of why and how the team gets built is compelling and it becomes the key in the author’s last book of the series. Seeing the younger Jack, Lyla, Garcia, and Kekoa through Tom’s eyes during recruitment is super fun.
I received the book from Kav at Best Reads and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
What a great prequel novella to The SNAP Agency series! Granted, I read out of order and started this novella after finishing the series but that didn’t interfere with my enjoyment of the story. I loved getting to know the younger Director Tom Walsh as a CIA agent in the late 1990s. I also loved the more present timeline of SNAP team coming together slowly but surely into the fabulous quintet we know and adore. The backstory of why and how the team gets built is compelling and it becomes the key in the author’s last book of the series. Seeing the younger Jack, Lyla, Garcia, and Kekoa through Tom’s eyes during recruitment is super fun.
I received the book from Kav at Best Reads and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
August 13, 2025
It’s done yall…it’s done. What am I supposed to do??? No more stories about SNAP 😭. I guess I’ll just have to reread some day 😔.
I really enjoyed this one. It was cute finding all the nuggets and meeting all the characters for the first time again. I do wish we got more of Kekoa but I enjoyed all the characters and their back stories though! I didn’t love the prostitution ring scene with how Lyla was trying to take it down. But overall I really loved it!
And it was so fun to meet Walsh’s wife!! Okay I do have to say goodbye now to this amazing series. But if you’re looking for a Christian suspense series with CIA, FBI, Spies, and more look no further! I think would just recommend looking at content warnings and stuff for the other books before reading though. Byeeeee ✌🏽 😘
I really enjoyed this one. It was cute finding all the nuggets and meeting all the characters for the first time again. I do wish we got more of Kekoa but I enjoyed all the characters and their back stories though! I didn’t love the prostitution ring scene with how Lyla was trying to take it down. But overall I really loved it!
And it was so fun to meet Walsh’s wife!! Okay I do have to say goodbye now to this amazing series. But if you’re looking for a Christian suspense series with CIA, FBI, Spies, and more look no further! I think would just recommend looking at content warnings and stuff for the other books before reading though. Byeeeee ✌🏽 😘
October 15, 2021
Wow! What an amazing start to the SNAP series! I loved learning how the agency comes to be and can’t wait to dive into the first full novel. Plenty of action and a team of characters who are already jumping off the page!
August 30, 2024
I loved seeing the story behind the SNAP Agency!
October 12, 2021
A fantastic start to a new series! I love getting to meet the SNAP team in this prequel novella, and now I’m so excited for Lights Out (book one in the series).
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.
March 10, 2022
The story before the story was GREAT! So action packed and full even at 120 pages.
I loved seeing what fueled the SNAP Agency, though it was sad. And I loved seeing everyone getting recruited into the team, though it really is a family.
SO GOOD!
5/5 stars
I loved seeing what fueled the SNAP Agency, though it was sad. And I loved seeing everyone getting recruited into the team, though it really is a family.
SO GOOD!
5/5 stars
November 4, 2021
This is a great prequel novella to the SNAP agency series! I read Lights Out before reading this one and enjoyed getting some of the back story after reading book 1, but it probably would make better sense to read in order if you haven't read book 1 first. This book follows Tom Walsh, the head of the SNAP Agency and tells the story of what brought about his interest in building the team that becomes the SNAP agency. I enjoyed his back story as well as the more recent tale of seeking out the team members and their histories. There was a lot of story in this little book, but it didn't feel rushed or overwhelming. It was the perfect prequel! I really look forward to the rest of this series!
October 28, 2022
Ah, this book just makes my heart so happy!
Ireland, spies, missions, meaningful relationships, loyalty, and laughs! Plus the slight crossover to characters from Walters’s Harbored Secrets series was great.
So excited to jump into the foray of adventure with the SNAP Agency team!
Ireland, spies, missions, meaningful relationships, loyalty, and laughs! Plus the slight crossover to characters from Walters’s Harbored Secrets series was great.
So excited to jump into the foray of adventure with the SNAP Agency team!
October 7, 2025
A great intro to a new series. I'm looking forward to book 1!
April 14, 2023
It was super fun to look back in time and discover the history of Tom Walsh, director of the SNAP Agency, as well as the histories of each member of the agency and how they came to join the team!
October 26, 2021
This is a fabulous novella length introduction to the author's new series, The SNAP agency, which stands for Strategic Neutralization and Protection Agency. It is a pulse-pounding time split from 1998 to 2020 that details how the agency came about and what their goals are, from its origin and scope of work to the reason behind the agency's mission. I love all of the personalities that are a quite varied yet cohesive bunch with a single goal in mind, which is to form a team to support missions, whether on a national or international private security level.
This introduction is fast paced and the stakes are high, so this gives you the opportunity to meet Tom Walsh's team, Jack Hudson, Lyla Fox, Nicholas Garcia and Kekoa Young. It is fitting that Initium is a 17th century Latin word that means from the beginning. So if you are looking for a generous taste of the author's style in this new series which releases on November 2nd, this is the perfect place to start. If you want to catch up on her previous series, The Harbored Secrets series, I suggest starting with her fabulous debut, Living Lies, and then the rest of the three book series. She is a Carol Award Finalist and one of my favorite authors and I would not hesitate recommending ANY of her books!
I won a copy of this book from the author and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
This introduction is fast paced and the stakes are high, so this gives you the opportunity to meet Tom Walsh's team, Jack Hudson, Lyla Fox, Nicholas Garcia and Kekoa Young. It is fitting that Initium is a 17th century Latin word that means from the beginning. So if you are looking for a generous taste of the author's style in this new series which releases on November 2nd, this is the perfect place to start. If you want to catch up on her previous series, The Harbored Secrets series, I suggest starting with her fabulous debut, Living Lies, and then the rest of the three book series. She is a Carol Award Finalist and one of my favorite authors and I would not hesitate recommending ANY of her books!
I won a copy of this book from the author and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
December 5, 2021
This is all kinds of awesome! It's the prequel to Walters new SNAP Agency series but I have to say I liked reading it after I read the first book. I'm not sure why -- maybe because I'd already become invested in this top-notch team so it was fun to look back at their beginnings? And get inside the mind of their steely-eyed Director. :-)
Anyhow, I had all kinds of fun zipping through this little novella 'cause it was unputdownable. Tense with action and intrigue, Walters shows her readers why Tom Walsh felt the need to distance himself from the CIA and create his own powerhouse team of private 'agents'. Love the details of the set up and being introduced to each unique team member as Tom recruits them for his elite team.
I'm really pumped now and anxious to read more SNAP Agency novels asap. Which means, I sure hope the author and publisher release the next books in a timely fashion. :-)
Anyhow, I had all kinds of fun zipping through this little novella 'cause it was unputdownable. Tense with action and intrigue, Walters shows her readers why Tom Walsh felt the need to distance himself from the CIA and create his own powerhouse team of private 'agents'. Love the details of the set up and being introduced to each unique team member as Tom recruits them for his elite team.
I'm really pumped now and anxious to read more SNAP Agency novels asap. Which means, I sure hope the author and publisher release the next books in a timely fashion. :-)
November 3, 2021
I like it when authors write a prequel novel to introduce a series. The SNAP agency is a group of trained specialists who work together to help the government complete missions. Throughout this book, the reader gets to meet the characters who will be a part of this agency. I enjoyed getting to know their backstroy. Because the book jumped around a bit through time and from different characters, occasionally it was hard to follow. But I still enjoyed it. My rating is 4.5 stars.
One of the longer books that I read in October 2021 is not on Goodreads, so I am counting this one toward the reading challenge even though it is shorter. I did complete this book near the end of October. I received a complimentary copy because I preordered "Lights Out" which is the first book in the series.
One of the longer books that I read in October 2021 is not on Goodreads, so I am counting this one toward the reading challenge even though it is shorter. I did complete this book near the end of October. I received a complimentary copy because I preordered "Lights Out" which is the first book in the series.
October 24, 2021
INTRIGUING!
Initium is an intriguing introduction to author Natalie Walters’ new SNAP Agency Series. Walters manages to give readers an excellent overview of her new series in this quick read. It is intense and dynamic and readers will be left wanting to read more!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this Novella from the publisher. The opinions expressed here are my own and without influence.
Initium is an intriguing introduction to author Natalie Walters’ new SNAP Agency Series. Walters manages to give readers an excellent overview of her new series in this quick read. It is intense and dynamic and readers will be left wanting to read more!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this Novella from the publisher. The opinions expressed here are my own and without influence.
October 23, 2022
A short but satisfying look at why the SNAP agency was created and how all the different members were recruited. Goes back and forth between Director Walsh twenty years ago and the present day. Lots of action and I actually think I enjoyed it more after reading a few books in the series because I already love the characters. Definitely one to pick up if you enjoy this series! 4.5 stars
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