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The Rio Affair: A Thriller
A fugitive’s crimes. A son’s shame. A daughter’s salvation.
Special Agent Miles Ronan has a secret: his father is on the FBI’s Most Wanted List. When Miles is called to Brazil he hasn’t seen his father in years. But there he is, the body on the Rio de Janeiro morgue slab was once clearly Frank Ronan - the infamous LAPD detective who thirty years ago stole $50M in cartel cash and abandoned his son and country. Miles is relieved to finally close this chapter of his life. But then, the coroner reveals that his father has a teenage daughter -- and she’s disappeared.
Now in order to save the only family he has left, Miles must unravel his father’s fugitive past and solve the dark mystery of his stolen millions. A mission that forces him to defy both the U.S. Consulate and the local police… and become a fugitive himself.
From the seductive chaos of Rio de Janeiro to the palm tree wilds of Bahia to the skyscrapers of Sao Paulo to the stunning islands of Angra - THE RIO AFFAIR is an edge of your seat thrill ride straight into the dark, exotic heart of Brazil.
If you’re thrilled by the international stakes of David Baldacci, dig the action of Jack Carr and long for the crime world fun of Elmore Leonard then you will want to get in on the ground floor of this hot new series. Buy THE RIO AFFAIR now and hang on as Special Agent Miles Ronan shows you how it’s done.
Special Agent Miles Ronan has a secret: his father is on the FBI’s Most Wanted List. When Miles is called to Brazil he hasn’t seen his father in years. But there he is, the body on the Rio de Janeiro morgue slab was once clearly Frank Ronan - the infamous LAPD detective who thirty years ago stole $50M in cartel cash and abandoned his son and country. Miles is relieved to finally close this chapter of his life. But then, the coroner reveals that his father has a teenage daughter -- and she’s disappeared.
Now in order to save the only family he has left, Miles must unravel his father’s fugitive past and solve the dark mystery of his stolen millions. A mission that forces him to defy both the U.S. Consulate and the local police… and become a fugitive himself.
From the seductive chaos of Rio de Janeiro to the palm tree wilds of Bahia to the skyscrapers of Sao Paulo to the stunning islands of Angra - THE RIO AFFAIR is an edge of your seat thrill ride straight into the dark, exotic heart of Brazil.
If you’re thrilled by the international stakes of David Baldacci, dig the action of Jack Carr and long for the crime world fun of Elmore Leonard then you will want to get in on the ground floor of this hot new series. Buy THE RIO AFFAIR now and hang on as Special Agent Miles Ronan shows you how it’s done.
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Published December 1, 2022
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January 20, 2023
the plot is good even interesting. but the writing is so so and amazing Rio should be like a character and not a post card or just back ground. the city is not present. the same goes for a fisherman village etc. still some good characters like an old Mossad agent.
January 8, 2023
An irresistible debut crime thriller from a promising new voice. Highly recommended.
As FBI Special Agent Miles Ronan arrives in Brazil to identify his father’s body, he also hopes to close a dark chapter that has haunted him since he was a boy. Ironic is one way to describe the estranged relationship between Frank Ronan, one of the world’s most wanted criminals, and his son, who has presumably devoted his life to enforcing the law. Miles hopes this is the end of a personal tragedy. Little does he know it will be the beginning of an entirely new path.
Once in Brazil, Miles meets with the local coroner and, rather callously, arranges to have his father cremated. Just as he’s about to leave, the coroner drops a bombshell: Frank had a teenage daughter. But for Miles, meeting Leticia, the sister he never knew, will have to wait. She has disappeared, and it’s up to Miles, who specializes in hostage rescue, to get her back. Along the way, he’ll uncover long-buried secrets that include Nazis, the Mossad and more.
Author Micah Barnett’s narrative alternates between first and third person points of view. Those told in Miles’ voice are particularly compelling. As a character, Miles is constantly filled with both raw emotion and innate curiosity. The timelessness of Miles’ desire to understand his roots and connect with family make for an extremely engrossing debut. But is he fully reliable? Readers can look forward to a bombshell near the end of the book that adds a completely new perspective to his story.
Barnett possesses a special flair for creating a fully believable world, both in Brazil and elsewhere, in which nothing can be taken at face value. Every identity is suspect, every image must be examined for authenticity, and legacies of fraud go back generations. Let’s hope Barnett is already working on his next novel.
As FBI Special Agent Miles Ronan arrives in Brazil to identify his father’s body, he also hopes to close a dark chapter that has haunted him since he was a boy. Ironic is one way to describe the estranged relationship between Frank Ronan, one of the world’s most wanted criminals, and his son, who has presumably devoted his life to enforcing the law. Miles hopes this is the end of a personal tragedy. Little does he know it will be the beginning of an entirely new path.
Once in Brazil, Miles meets with the local coroner and, rather callously, arranges to have his father cremated. Just as he’s about to leave, the coroner drops a bombshell: Frank had a teenage daughter. But for Miles, meeting Leticia, the sister he never knew, will have to wait. She has disappeared, and it’s up to Miles, who specializes in hostage rescue, to get her back. Along the way, he’ll uncover long-buried secrets that include Nazis, the Mossad and more.
Author Micah Barnett’s narrative alternates between first and third person points of view. Those told in Miles’ voice are particularly compelling. As a character, Miles is constantly filled with both raw emotion and innate curiosity. The timelessness of Miles’ desire to understand his roots and connect with family make for an extremely engrossing debut. But is he fully reliable? Readers can look forward to a bombshell near the end of the book that adds a completely new perspective to his story.
Barnett possesses a special flair for creating a fully believable world, both in Brazil and elsewhere, in which nothing can be taken at face value. Every identity is suspect, every image must be examined for authenticity, and legacies of fraud go back generations. Let’s hope Barnett is already working on his next novel.
March 13, 2023
Fast paced and action packed The Rio Affair by Micah Barnett had my attention from the start. Miles Ronan, an FBI agent hasn't seen his father for over 30 years. His father, Frank Ronan an ex-cop, on the FBI most wanted list, vanished along with $40million he discovered during a drug bust. Frank obtains a new identity living in Rio. When Miles is notified that his father and his wife have been murdered in Rio, he is called to identify the body. As he pieces together what his father has been up to over the last 30 years. He learns more than he bargained for including a half sister who has disappeared. Working with Marie a local journalist, Miles is forced into a world of corruption and danger as he fights against time and local authorities to find his sister. Who can he trust? Will he find Letitia in time? I highly recommend this book and was delighted to receive and advance review copy for free.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 22, 2022
Thanks to Netgalley and Books Go Social for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Miles Ronan is an FBI agent whose father disappeared years ago. When he finds out that his father has been murdered in Brazil, he travels there to investigate and finds out he has a half sister, who is missing. With the help of Marie, a journalist, he works to find his sister and uncovers all kinds of nefarious deeds.
I requested this novel on a whim because I have always been intrigued by Rio. It was definitely an action packed read. The author did a really good job of making me feel like I was in the various locations, as Miles traveled around to different areas of Brazil. I loved that part. I did struggle a bit with the many characters that were introduced and keeping them all straight. Overall, an entertaining read and I would read more of the adventures of Miles.
Miles Ronan is an FBI agent whose father disappeared years ago. When he finds out that his father has been murdered in Brazil, he travels there to investigate and finds out he has a half sister, who is missing. With the help of Marie, a journalist, he works to find his sister and uncovers all kinds of nefarious deeds.
I requested this novel on a whim because I have always been intrigued by Rio. It was definitely an action packed read. The author did a really good job of making me feel like I was in the various locations, as Miles traveled around to different areas of Brazil. I loved that part. I did struggle a bit with the many characters that were introduced and keeping them all straight. Overall, an entertaining read and I would read more of the adventures of Miles.
January 13, 2023
A riveting new thriller from Micah Barnett with twists and turns that will leave you sitting on the edge of your seat.
Francesco and Aparecida Silva are brutally murdered one night and the noise awakens their teenage daughter, who is abducted by the killers. When the crime is discovered it uncovers that Francesco Silva is really Frank Ronan, a fugitive on the FBI’s most wanted list. His son, Miles Ronan, is an FBI hostage negotiator who is flown to Brazil to identify the body where he learns he has a missing half sister. Thus begins one of the most exciting books I’ve read in a long time. Filled with characters you come to know by their actions you will regret when the last page is turned and hope there is another Miles Ronan adventure on the way.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Francesco and Aparecida Silva are brutally murdered one night and the noise awakens their teenage daughter, who is abducted by the killers. When the crime is discovered it uncovers that Francesco Silva is really Frank Ronan, a fugitive on the FBI’s most wanted list. His son, Miles Ronan, is an FBI hostage negotiator who is flown to Brazil to identify the body where he learns he has a missing half sister. Thus begins one of the most exciting books I’ve read in a long time. Filled with characters you come to know by their actions you will regret when the last page is turned and hope there is another Miles Ronan adventure on the way.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 23, 2024
What an exciting book. I had fun being in Brazil while I read it. And the storyline is excellent.
An FBI agent goes to Rio to ID his father, who left his family years ago and was going under an assumed name with a new family in Rio. Just read it!
What I liked:
-The setting.
-The characters, cops, Nazi's, lost family, the preacher, etc. All good.
-The action, it just keeps coming.
-A good ending.
What I didn't like:
-The only thing is many chapters started without helping the reader know whose POV it was; this was a little confusing for a page or two until I figured out who it was.
A nice surprise.
An FBI agent goes to Rio to ID his father, who left his family years ago and was going under an assumed name with a new family in Rio. Just read it!
What I liked:
-The setting.
-The characters, cops, Nazi's, lost family, the preacher, etc. All good.
-The action, it just keeps coming.
-A good ending.
What I didn't like:
-The only thing is many chapters started without helping the reader know whose POV it was; this was a little confusing for a page or two until I figured out who it was.
A nice surprise.
October 4, 2024
Miles has been called to Brazil to confirm his dad has died. And he is married with a daughter. Miles must dissect his dad's life to figure out where missing money is and what is the girl? What did his dad do with the 50 million dollars he grabbed on his way out of America? So many greedy folks are looking for the money too. This is a action filled story that held my interest. I read this book quickly. It is a page turner.
January 31, 2023
Interesting start to a new series. More backstory on Miles would have made for a more developed character. Future books focusing on the brother/sister relationship could make for exciting situations contrasting Brazil and the U.S. I received an ARC from NetGalley and the opinions expressed are my own.
May 28, 2023
The Rio Affair has a good plot and kept me entertained, however, the copy I read (hopefully not the one sold) needed better proofreading, especially, where the Portuguese words are used. Some are totally wrong and do not match the translation to English, which is a shame.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 23, 2023
This book is suffering because the author is changing the POV between himself and the main character, even within chapters. Stupid, messy and often leads to repetitions.
Otherwise, the characters are good, and the plot is OK except for some minor nonsense.
Otherwise, the characters are good, and the plot is OK except for some minor nonsense.
January 26, 2023
An fast paced action thriller. Good descriptions of people and places and totally unbelievable. I found the fetishism an uncomfortable read and it spoiled the story for me.
I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley in return for an honest review.
I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley in return for an honest review.
February 26, 2023
Wonderful book
I really enjoyed the book. Very well written and great story that keeps you interested. I can’t wait until the next book is out.
I really enjoyed the book. Very well written and great story that keeps you interested. I can’t wait until the next book is out.
March 31, 2023
Good read with amazing twists
The adventure this book fakes you on is amazing. From the beginning to the end, the surprises keep coming
I recommend it
The adventure this book fakes you on is amazing. From the beginning to the end, the surprises keep coming
I recommend it
July 20, 2023
A must read!
I love this book! I really like the idea of reading a book with a POV of more then one character. I totally recommend.
I love this book! I really like the idea of reading a book with a POV of more then one character. I totally recommend.
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