terrorbyte

Byte #2

by Cat Connor

What is the connection between a series of murders, bourbon, chlorine, gold ribbon, the Pentagon and the Military, Eastern European terrorists and a book of poetry?


Special Agent Conway is wisecracking, kicking ass and using her psycho-prophetic talents. This time to grapple with a murderer with ulterior motives, secreted behind a series of grotesque crimes.


Confronted with outlandish connections and the realization that the issues are global, Conway is forced to seek help from the highest level to close borders, airports, train stations and military bases.


The denouement leaves Ellie facing a shocking truth and a grievous loss.

Kindle Edition

First published September 23, 2009

About the author

Cat lives in Upper Hutt, New Zealand, with her ancient retired racing greyhound and youngest two children,
She is a member of International Thriller Writers, Inc, Kiwi Writers, and Masters of Horror.

Cat is the co-director of the only bookshop in the world that stocks only New Zealand authors, Writers Plot Bookshop.

She is currently published by Rebel ePublishers, USA.

Reviews

[Vance Knox · Rating 3 out of 5]

Note: This review is from the unedited Manuscript version of Terrorbyte.

Having read Killerbyte and enjoying it enough to pop over to mobi-pocket and post a quick review, I was offered the opportunity to read Terrorbyte in it’s final manuscript format. And it was a very interesting ride.
I have never read a book in MS form (apart from my own) but I wanted to know what was going on with Ellie and Mac and Lee.
In Terrorbyte we meet a killer who uses Ellie’s published book of poetry and leave lines at crime scenes. Personally addressed to her. We see a slightly different side to Ellie in this book, there is a profound fear deep inside her; scaring her enough to ask to be withdrawn from the case. Her request is denied by Caine, he needs her on this one.
This book is more emotionally charged that the first book, Killerbyte. Ellie’s sharp wit is still intact and her inner dialogue is interesting, eye-opening and humorous at times, which is placed perfectly in the book to break the tension from the scene or to spice up needed conversation sections.
An intricate plot forms quickly (especially if you have read Killerbyte) as body bags mount up and the clues come dribbling in. If you loved Killerbyte (and judging by the top ten ranking quite a lot of you did) then you’ll love Terrorbyte as the stakes are raised and things get personal.
The book is currently with her publisher and soon to be released in the coming months. I think I will repost this review when the book comes out, just to refresh your memories.

[Phoenix · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this second book in the series.

Ellie, Mac and her team are the perfect team. The Russian was an interesting addition to the team.

I found it quite interesting to read this and how Ellie and her team were brought into the case. Someone actually writing a note with her name on it. Definitely not anything that I would’ve expected.

I never knew what would happen next with this story and it took me on a wild ride. I look forward to reading the next book.

[Annette Haile · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpected ending :(

[J.E. Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Personally, I liked terrorbyte better than Cat's first novel killerbyte but that's only because I thought terrorbyte really delved deeper into the main character - Ellie. Killerbyte was good, but terrorbyte took it to another level. I enjoyed Ellie's quirky lapses into her head with almost an Ally McBeal quality of fantasy however, these episodes were not as random as they first seem. It's how Ellie works out the different angles of a case and it's a unique take on the mind of a criminal investigator.

I have to admit, when I finished this book, I wanted to slap the writer upside the head. Instead I emailed her and gave her a little grief. I will not spoil the ending - but I will say, it was a shock.

Still - a compelling read that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terrorbyte is the follow-up of Killerbyte. you can read my review for Killerbyte here: http://www.women24.com/BooksAndAstrol...

I really enjoyed Terrorbyte. It was lovely to get to know Ellie better. And the case she works on is intriguing and interesting. When i finished the book, i was ready for more. I am looking forward to the release of Exacerbyte in February.

[Amber Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was very action packed and you seem to delve into the mind of the main character Ellie a lot more in this book. I was glad that the story was different and the outline of the story was very different from Killerbyte, as some other crime novels tend to do. Very enjoyable.

[Katee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hi cat Connor its katee I used to be ur neighbor btw still LOVE reading your books. My favorites are still killerbyte and terrorbyte.

[Nicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once agin I was thoroughly drawn in and on the edge of my seat as Terrorbyte took me on a wild ride. You won't believe how this one finishes!