The Cruise FBI Thriller Series Book #1
This was one of those books lost in a huge pile of books to read that finally got at the top of my reading list…why did I take so long to get to it? This was one spellbinding story I simply couldn’t put down. Although this author has written numerous novels this is my first experience reading her and she is definitely on my radar from now on.
In “Ocean of Fear” we meet Baxter Cruise, a spammer and loner with a six figure income. When he becomes an easy target for blackmail and falls into the hands of a notorious cartel boss wanting his expertise in programming… is life takes a drastic turn for the worst. Murders and mayhem takes center stage and all hell breaks out. Soon we meet FBI agent Claudia Seagal sent to investigate but as she digs deeper all angles points to Baxter. What did he got himself into?.... That is when the excitement begins and this story becomes a nail biting drama.
This story takes numerous of unexpected directions and brings enough geek factors about robotics forward to make not only the story captivating but also interesting. The author did an excellent job with the technical details without over doing it. The narration and dialog are good and each character has a clever voice. Of course we can always fine faults. If any I definitely overlooked them and enjoyed every bit of this fast pace and exciting page turner.
This is one cool adventure I enjoyed passing time with.
Book # 7 in the Arkane series
This story is a novella and stands well on its own. We have a religious aspect to this story but put that aside this is one great storyline. Ms. Penn knows how to bring her readers into the heart of her stories and gives us a thrilling ride with a supernatural edge. Her stories are fast-paced and weave together some ancient secrets, mystical possibilities and globetrotting protagonists beautifully.
We are in New York with Jake Timber back from his convalescence and eager to jump into action. In the Big Apple and assisted with Naomi Locasto they are sent to look into a case of a woman burned to a cross in downtown Manhattan. What follows is an adventure through the Big Apple’s underbelly where the duo face varied situations all more gripping than the previous one. The action is ceaseless and the thrills spellbinding. Ms. Penn excels in combining religious history into a compelling thriller.
This brilliant story is reasonably simple and provides us with a number of different layers giving it depth. At the heart of this story is the need to possess a magic vial, cure-all, a miracle potion sought after by a sick man trying to cure his ailment through the misuse of artifact and by the Arkane agents that want to stop him. Great characterisation as always and a warm narration only Ms. Penn can write.
Installment 7 is another wonderful thriller showing how Ms. Penn’s is a master in religious history and one accomplished storyteller.
Alex Troutt thriller #12
Redemption Thriller #24
I join those saying “Wow, what a way to end a series”.
Mr. Mefford brings to a close his series with all the impact of all the previous books put together. Murders in at least three different cities, how many will die before the killer is caught?
What a thrilling ride and a fitting end to a wonderful series. Ivy, Alex and Ozzie can never get a break and people close to them are being murdered some attacked. The action and suspense never let’s go and I was on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. They are so many possibilities; it is hard to know who can be trusted even which direction to turn. The story literally sends chills through you….. The full series is one huge emotional rollercoaster and the finale takes it all.
Alex Troutt, Ivy Nash and Ozzie Novak Thrillers are under the same Redemption Series umbrella and through each sub-series these characters appear in the other novels. We become familiar with them as they experience their fair share of murder and carnage. It is nice to know they play a part in each other series.
I am sad to see the end of this series but happy to move onto the Ivy Nash series and see how Mr. Mefford will entertaining me next….definitely expecting once again to be completely enthralled into a heart-pumping action suspense.
Thank you, Mr. Mefford for providing a copy of the 12 books in the Alex Troutt series for my honest opinions. In simple words I loved them all.
