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It was difficult for me to truly lose myself in the story, as the writing is erratic and the word use repetitive. This book seemed like it needed a more thorough editing, for spelling, syntax, and repetition. The author desperately needs to consult a Thesaurus.
I liked the concept of this story better than the book itself. It was NOT a compelling page-turner for me, and I really had to force myself to keep reading. Some aspects seemed very believable and well-researched, while others were painfully thin and weak. This is a good fit for taking on Holiday, when you want something to read to pass the time, but don't want to devote too much concentration to it. I felt if I had left this behind somewhere, I would not have missed anything too important. This will NOT be earning a place on my library shelves, as I have NO need or desire to ever read this again. ( )

I want to start by saying this is one heck of a great book. I have read other works by this author, but this one is not like any of the others. This action-packed, intriguing book grabbed me from the start and kept me riveted to the story throughout. The main character, Matlina, is a fantastic character, one who is strong and determined but still likable to me despite her demonstrated hardness. Having always been an avid reader of anything and all things that depict of concern the Illuminati, I found it fascination that the author wove this force into the novel. I just wish the Illuminati had played a larger role in the novel, rather than being left in the background. As usual, the author wrote well, with good descriptions and smoothly flowing scenes. The story covers many different areas of the world and some new, emerging technology, drones. I enjoyed the fact the author brought the book closer to home by including realistic, current threats such as mercenaries from Columbia and a terrorist faction formed out of Afghanistan, whose goal was to create a new order with total control here in America and the world. Now that Matlina has succeeded in this endeavor, I will be interested in seeing what else is planned for her in future books. This is a good book for readers who enjoy fast-paced, intriguing books, page-turners that keep you in suspense until the end. I received this from Library Thing to read and review. ( )