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Catch .22
Sloan Picard, a Special Forces sniper on medical leave, treks to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, to bury his sister. Unease over her demise, prompts him to accept a pilot’s job with New England Air where Julia Connelly, the owner’s daughter and office manager, becomes his enigma and obsession.
Sloan clears NEA of transporting illegal contraband into the States from South America. When the Cessna he’s piloting is sabotaged forcing him to make an emergency landing, the narrow escape confirms another suspicion. His sister’s death was no accident.
Information on a USB drive, points a finger at NEA’s largest customer. Sloan and Julia fly the DC3 from Maine’s rugged coast to the jungles of Peru where they discover their client runs an illicit escort service—knowledge that turns these savvy hunters into the hunted.
Sloan clears NEA of transporting illegal contraband into the States from South America. When the Cessna he’s piloting is sabotaged forcing him to make an emergency landing, the narrow escape confirms another suspicion. His sister’s death was no accident.
Information on a USB drive, points a finger at NEA’s largest customer. Sloan and Julia fly the DC3 from Maine’s rugged coast to the jungles of Peru where they discover their client runs an illicit escort service—knowledge that turns these savvy hunters into the hunted.
319 pages, Paperback
Published September 19, 2022
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About the author
Diane L. Kowalyshyn
7 books992 followersDiane L. Kowalyshyn writes heart-hammering, high-voltage thrillers—adventures that run on action, intrigue and romance. Before its publication, her first novel, CROSSOVER, earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. She’s an avid sailor who has survived her fair share of squalls, and relied on the pulse of a lighthouse beacon to find safe harbor. When she’s not on the water or writing, she's exploring exciting new locales. Her books are available worldwide in trade paperback and ebook. Visit her at http://www.dianelkowalyshyn.com.
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October 1, 2022
Although this is not my average type of book to read I found it a very interesting and spellbinding read. I loved all the characters and the dark humour in the book. It was a book I could barely put down to read!
September 13, 2022
Dive in to this fascinating thriller!
Author Diane L. Kowalyshyn made her literary debut with CROSSOVER - the thesis that earned her Master of Fine Arts degree from Seton Hill University – and that served as the first volume of her trilogy CROSS YOUR HEART AND DIE. Not one to rest on her laurels, she subsequently added SKADEGAMUTC: MONSTER IN THE MIRROR, and now she adds CATCH .22 – a novel that embraces her passion for sailing, adventure, travel and intrigue.
Finding writing skills that seduce the readers’ attention with ease is a gift Diane owns, daring to hint at her story before even a Prologue is presented. Open the book, and read ‘As soon as the cable company hooked up his internet, he would send Renee an email, let her know he’d taken a leave. No way in hell he’d tell her it had been forced on him…He placed his cup on the wide armrest when the phone in his pocket trilled…Only two people had this number - his CO and Renee. “Hello.” “Is this Sloan?” The caller was neither. ”Who wants to know?” he asked. “I’m Wayne Conolley,” the gruff voice said. “Your sister and I have been dating for the last little while. I own New England Air.” Sloan took a swig of coffee. “Renee told me about you.” Maybe his sister had finally worked up the courage to say yes to his marriage proposal. She said he’d asked. “Maybe you should put her on the line.” “I wish I could,” Wayne said, his voice breaking. “There’s no easy way to tell you this. There’s been an accident.” Sloan’s breath caught and bile lurched into his throat. “She’s dead.” Subtle - many keys to the story are there!
A tightly condensed overview of the plot – ‘Sloan Picard, a Special Forces sniper on medical leave, treks to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, to bury his sister. Unease over her demise prompts him to accept a pilot's job with New England Air where Julia Connelly, the owner's daughter and office manager, becomes his enigma and obsession. Sloan clears NEA of transporting illegal contraband into the States from South America. When the Cessna he's piloting is sabotaged forcing him to make an emergency landing, the narrow escape confirms another suspicion. His sister's death was no accident. Information on a USB drive, points a finger at NEA's largest customer. Sloan and Julia fly the DC3 from Maine's rugged coast to the jungles of Peru where they discover their client runs an illicit escort service-knowledge that turns these savvy hunters into the hunted.’
Vividly painted characters, intriguing sidebars, and breathless pacing makes this adventure/romance soar. Diane Kowalyshyn is rapidly rising on the ladder of fine authors. Highly recommended.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book
Author Diane L. Kowalyshyn made her literary debut with CROSSOVER - the thesis that earned her Master of Fine Arts degree from Seton Hill University – and that served as the first volume of her trilogy CROSS YOUR HEART AND DIE. Not one to rest on her laurels, she subsequently added SKADEGAMUTC: MONSTER IN THE MIRROR, and now she adds CATCH .22 – a novel that embraces her passion for sailing, adventure, travel and intrigue.
Finding writing skills that seduce the readers’ attention with ease is a gift Diane owns, daring to hint at her story before even a Prologue is presented. Open the book, and read ‘As soon as the cable company hooked up his internet, he would send Renee an email, let her know he’d taken a leave. No way in hell he’d tell her it had been forced on him…He placed his cup on the wide armrest when the phone in his pocket trilled…Only two people had this number - his CO and Renee. “Hello.” “Is this Sloan?” The caller was neither. ”Who wants to know?” he asked. “I’m Wayne Conolley,” the gruff voice said. “Your sister and I have been dating for the last little while. I own New England Air.” Sloan took a swig of coffee. “Renee told me about you.” Maybe his sister had finally worked up the courage to say yes to his marriage proposal. She said he’d asked. “Maybe you should put her on the line.” “I wish I could,” Wayne said, his voice breaking. “There’s no easy way to tell you this. There’s been an accident.” Sloan’s breath caught and bile lurched into his throat. “She’s dead.” Subtle - many keys to the story are there!
A tightly condensed overview of the plot – ‘Sloan Picard, a Special Forces sniper on medical leave, treks to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, to bury his sister. Unease over her demise prompts him to accept a pilot's job with New England Air where Julia Connelly, the owner's daughter and office manager, becomes his enigma and obsession. Sloan clears NEA of transporting illegal contraband into the States from South America. When the Cessna he's piloting is sabotaged forcing him to make an emergency landing, the narrow escape confirms another suspicion. His sister's death was no accident. Information on a USB drive, points a finger at NEA's largest customer. Sloan and Julia fly the DC3 from Maine's rugged coast to the jungles of Peru where they discover their client runs an illicit escort service-knowledge that turns these savvy hunters into the hunted.’
Vividly painted characters, intriguing sidebars, and breathless pacing makes this adventure/romance soar. Diane Kowalyshyn is rapidly rising on the ladder of fine authors. Highly recommended.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book
October 30, 2022
The author weaves a harrowing, compelling story that opens with a hook and doesn’t let up. She must have done some deep research, because everything from the setting, to the plane, to the military aspects came across as very authentic. Her writing is so vivid, I actually felt like I was in the jungle. The emotion was tangible. I could feel Sloan’s grief over his sister. And the romance was passionate and perfectly developed. I highly recommend this fabulous novel.
January 2, 2023
I read this book over the Christmas holidays. There is plenty of action and it is fast paced. I found the protagonists (Sloan and Julia) to be the real drivers of this novel--lots of thrills and tension in each chapter. Don't even try to guess the ending.
March 13, 2023
A gripping romantic thriller. Great tension between Julia and Sloan!
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