Final Exit by Lena Diaz

This is labeled as an Exit Inc. thriller.  One must assume that there are others in the series that preclude this book.  Keeping that in mind I shall endeavor to be circumspect and not provide spoilers.   This book focuses on an FBI agent who is tracking an female assassin.  Said agent is stalwart and honest and truly perplexed as to how he can find an assassin so attractive.   The romantic interplay does not get in the way of the violent action.

Diaz put together a good plot and had likeable characters.   She also imbues the story with questions that make you wonder if the good guys are bad and the bad guys are good.   The conflict resolution adds to the complexity of the plot.

Diaz put together some reasonably steamy scenes that felt somewhat out of place in a thriller but fit with the plot.  After I checked her website I discovered that Ms. Diaz has acquired the moniker of romantic suspense author so the steaminess was appropriate.

I enjoyed the book.

Web: http://lenadiaz.com/

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Spotlight on A Pawn for Malice by Cynthia Roberts

Does an ex-cop ever lose his "nose" for investigating? Freshmen Senator, Bryon Gallagher, certainly hasn't, when the love of his life, Jessica, is kidnapped by a mad man. No stone is left unturned, as he plays the role of senator by day and rogue detective by night, calling in favors and working his past snitches to the bone to find her. The only problem is, who does he focus his efforts on ... her deranged, former father-in-law who lusts after her, a crazed felon hell-bent on revenging the execution of his brother put to death under the Senator's newly passed Death Penalty Bill, or an unknown psycho, looking for his "moment of fame"?

Pawn for Malice is a thrilling and passionate love story that is a blend of crime action, suspense, and self-discovery, or one could even say, a cross between Safe Haven meets Criminal Minds.

The book launches on Nov. 6th.  Ms. Roberts is offering a 60% discount prior to that launch date, the chance to read the first two chapters on her website, and entry into a contest to win one of (2) $25 Amazon Gift Cards, if you register to subscribe to her email list.

Check it all out at:    Romance Author Cynthia Roberts

This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

My Dad The Policeman by William G. Bentrim

I received an email today regarding my book, My Dad The Policeman. 

"we were floored reading My Dad the Policeman....Me, literally in tears, You got it!!!! You nailed it!!!! "

The email was from two retired cops, a couple who have seen it all. Their email made my day. This is why I write. To impact someone, to make someone know they are understood, that they mean something. They will remain anonymous but they have my thanks for their kind words.

The Black Widow by Daniel Silva

Gabriel Allon takes a back seat in this novel.  Natalie, a naive young physician, is recruited by Gabriel to infiltrate ISIS.   This book is frighteningly on target in regards to current events.

Gabriel has been the first person shooter in so many of Silva's books that it was a bit strange to find him pulling strings instead of triggers.  Ari's goal of getting Gabriel to take the head of the "office" looks to be finally bearing fruit.   But a series of attacks in France puts that "promotion" on hold until a villain of the first order can be neutralized.  

Silva's books have always had a feel of reality to them but this one in particular was practically predictive of ISIS behavior.   Silva chronicles events in fiction that are far to close to fact for this to be a comfortable read. 

The Kill Artist and The Heist and finally The Mark of the Assassin  all illustrate the style of Silva as well as the character Gabriel Allon, an Israeli assassin who is being promoted out of the field into the bureaucracy.  However Gabriel makes it clear he is going to be a very proactive head of the office.

I highly recommend.

Web: http://danielsilvabooks.com/content/index.asp

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Troubles at Plantasy Land by Vicki Marquez

Author Vicki Marquez

This book features veggie kids called rootlets with characteristics of their respective veggies.  Their favorite amusement park is threatened by a semi-nefarious character.

The illustrations are colorful and cute, very appealing to the addressed age group.  The characters are well appointed and very likeable.

The author did a nice age appropriate plot and makes veggies palatable to a group that may be resistant to the acceptance of veggies in any form.

The author has a very informative website with a club for her readers.

web: http://www.therootlets.com/

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