Jeff Dixon

Title: Kingdom Chaos
Author: Jeff Dixon
Pages: 400
Year: 2019
Publisher: Deep River Books LLC
My rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Grayson Hawkes is the man in charge of Disney World…all of it. He, of course, has people he delegates work, but he is a hands-on CCA (chief creative architect). He lives in an apartment on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom and tries to take daily walks throughout the grounds of the various theme parks. He is preparing for a visit from the President of the United States, his wife and his young daughter. The President is expected to make a big announcement, so the media has gathered from everywhere. Hawk is friends with the President and was even offered a job in his administration, which Hawk declined. Hawk’s head of security, Jillian Batteson, a former Homeland Security agent, has complied with all the President’s Secret Service intricate guidelines for the visit.
The President and his family arrive and meet with Hawk briefly before leaving for the monorail station that will take them to EPCOT where the President will speak. They board the monorail as scheduled at the Contemporary Resort, but when the monorail pulls into the station to transfer them to the monorail that will take them to EPCOT, the monorail has only the driver on board! Where is the President and his family? There is no where for them to stop and disembark! Hawk quickly discovers clues related to Disney that may lead to discovering the first family. Who has kidnapped them? How were they kidnapped? What is the purpose behind the kidnapping? As Hawk deciphers clues, he begins to uncover more than a kidnapping. He discovers something that could threaten the whole country.
Jeff Dixon has written another excellent thrill-filled, suspense-laden, action-packed novel that I couldn’t put down! I have read his Dixon on Disney series, which is excellent, so I was excited to come across this novel. Dixon’s extensive knowledge of Walt Disney, his family and his theme parks is impressive. The character of Grayson Hawkes is just so likeable! He is humble, smart, intuitive and has a strong faith in God. I loved the back story of John Wilkes Booth and the link to the present! For those who like Disney related items, this is sure to please. For those not familiar with Disney, there is plenty to hold your interest in this mystery. I sure hope this author writes more mystery stories for Hawk to solve as I’m addicted!
Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.… (meer)

Title: Terror in the Kingdom (Dixon on Disney #4)
Author: Jeff Dixon
Pages: 372
Year: 2016
Publisher: Deep River Books LLC
My rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Grayson Hawkes is still in awe of the genius of Walt Disney. Hawk is the head of the Disney empire and loving it. Well, with the exception of the nefarious people out to steal Walt’s secrets that Hawk vigorously protects. These people will stop at nothing to get what Walt went to extreme lengths to hide. This time the criminals place bombs inside a Disney attraction while the park is open and full of vacationers. Can Hawk save them?
Characters from prior books in the series reappear. After the bomb incident, Hawk begins another tension filled journey to find the ultimate secret that Walt hid from the world, one that could change the world. Hawk enlists his three closest friends to help him solve the clues left behind, each clue taking him closer and closer to discovery. Each step of the way he is dogged by people trying to hurt, maim or kill him and his friends. His task of finding clues has him running around Epcot, traveling to Tampa, and many more chase scenes to various other locations. Will he finally unravel this final mystery?
Whew! What an exciting adventure! I have enjoyed all the books in this series with its unique take on Disney. I have visited the Disney parks several times, but the depth of knowledge this author has about all things Disney is astounding. The plot was charged with action and suspense at a breakneck speed that kept me tuned in and turning pages as fast as I could. Any Disney aficionado will love these novels, and even those who don’t know a lot about Disney will still appreciate the mystery and suspense of these entertaining stories. The author is a skilled storyteller that draws readers and gets them involved. The author includes interesting notes at the beginning of the story and a bibliography of some of his sources at the end. These are going on my “keeper” shelf for sure! Don’t miss this series!
Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.… (meer)

Wow what an amazing roller coaster. The final book in the Keys to the Kingdom series by Jeff Dixon. This one start out with Hawk being trapped in the elevator on the way up to the loading area of the Astro Orbiter. FYI he's trapped because theirs been an explosion. This one takes place several years after book 3. Hawk finally meets up with the 3rd Imagineer. Like the other books this one all takes place in the span of one week. Like book 3 it counts down backwards, 7 days ago etc. Most of this story takes place in Epcot and Hawk races around the resort. This time he's even riding a vintage Harley through the resorts after hours. It seems that all of the bad guys from the previous books all come back for a piece of Hawk this time. And a big surprise twist at the end.… (meer)