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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a compelling and hook to the beginning of the story! I’m just an avid reader and for me personally, it takes a bit for me to get hooked into the story itself but this one had me at page one. As the story details develop, the characters unveil their true intents, and the story line emerges, the story grapples its readers.
Troy, a 24 year old born and raised in a small town in Connecticut with a dysfunctional family setting. When a family tragedy occurs and he receives some unexpected news, Troy takes his anger and becomes vengeful. When a surprising truth is discovered about his family background, something must be done to change his future outcome.
With a psychology background, it is quite interesting in seeing the destructive pattern of negative, hateful atmosphere that engulfs those surrounded by its actions and it becomes a cycle. In order to break a cycle, drastic action and change is needed. Aside from those notions brought to light, this novel is amazing from start to finish!

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

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This is a very dark book and unless you are understanding of that and are willing to really read it thoroughly I wouldn’t recommend it. I honestly wasn’t sure if I was going to like it bc it is so dark. It makes me feel sad for people who have gone thru things like this. I feel so much pain as well as a connection with Troy throughout the whole book. There are moments that I can actually visualize and its quite disturbing when I see what Troy is going through. I will tell that his father got what he deserved in my opinion.

Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very dark book and unless you are understanding of that and are willing to really read it thoroughly I wouldn’t recommend it. I honestly wasn’t sure if I was going to like it bc it is so dark. It makes me feel sad for people who have gone thru things like this. I feel so much pain as well as a connection with Troy throughout the whole book. There are moments that I can actually visualize and its quite disturbing when I see what Troy is going through. I will tell that his father got what he deserved in my opinion.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fast paced, rather dark and intense thriller, which had me hooked from page one. A real page turner of a novel, the storyline focuses on the idea that a ‘killer gene’ can be passed down through the generations of a family. The main character, Troy Cullen comes from a very dysfunctional family which has kept him from, “the normal integration with society”. However, it’s the knowledge that his ex girlfriend Veronica is pregnant that causes Troy’s life, and mental state to spiral out of control. Whilst Troy plots to “do unto others as they have done unto him”, Veronica looks into his family’s past. Veronica is shocked when she finds the ‘killer gene’, in Troy’s family, and must decide what action to take, knowing that her unborn child could also carry this gene. Meanwhile, Troy’s plans result in an epic showdown! This is an emotional rollercoaster of a read, with an intriguing storyline which kept me gripped throughout. It can be difficult to read in places due to the sensitive issues raised, but I felt engaged with the main characters and immersed in the story.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Misti Maggio

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was much darker than what I normally read. Overall, I enjoyed the book. It is an edge of your seat, fast paced book. The author jumps right into the story of the main character, without any preamble. This was my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more by him in the future.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Chatroom with a ViewChatroom with a View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I went back and forth if I wanted to read Chat Room with a View. I liked the synopsis, but it also sounded kinda creepy. I ended up giving it a try, because I kept coming back to it… I had a hard time getting into this book. I really liked the plot of the story, but I felt it was a little much. It got pretty dark and twisted in places, so a little of a warning on that for readers who are iffy. I also felt like there was too much psychological issues… like every main character seemed to have something…. off… about them- paranoid, dangerous, killer, bipolar, schizophrenic, depressed, something. Not all are clearly identified, but the author did a wonderful job giving us a view into their feelings and actions, which I was happy about. It gave more detail and depth to the book. The bark started dark, and seemed to get worse and worse… It was like watching an episode of Law and Order SVU mixed with 13 reasons why. There was just so much trauma and bad things going on. I did like how it addressed the nature vs nurture topic, and whether some things are learned behaviors, or genetic. Makes you think and wonder…

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Nina Maes

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This is a full psychological thriller on steroids. It has it all dysfunctional family drama and classic teenage drama gone wrong. This is a fast paced read. Gripping you in from the start and keeping hold of you to the end. Recommend to those who love a great thriller.

Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a full psychological thriller on steroids. It has it all dysfunctional family drama and classic teenage drama gone wrong. This is a fast paced read. Gripping you in from the start and keeping hold of you to the end. Recommend to those who love a great thriller.

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Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Hanging Softly in the Night (Detective Nick Larson #1)Hanging Softly in the Night by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Manhattan’s 16th precinct seems to be crippled by flu and men are short so when partners Nick and Victor get given a case , it looks like an open and shit case but it’s to far from it ….

It looks like suicide but it’s murder and with the body count piling up and personal matters my nerves are shattered on behalf of these 2 🫣

If you like a fast paced book , be patient you will be rewarded , I promise 😉
I was pretty much hooked from the get go ❣️📕and a lot of effort was put into research for this , well it seems that way but al in all a thrilling read 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Tanya Wall, January 2023

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Chatroom with a ViewChatroom with a View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Chatroom with a View is a story with a ton of twists and turns. The main storyline is about Troy and the idea that he inherited a gene that makes him evil like his father and grandfather. The story starts out with a grisly scene in a cabin in the woods. It then morphs into Troy getting revenge on two girls who bullied him in high school while a psycho girl falls for him and is intent on making him belong to her. Through it all, he has a great friend in Stitch who helps him through many unfortunate events. This book is a litte far fetched and at times seems like there is just too much going on, but overall the story line is interesting and the characters are well developed.

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Brittany Angel

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow!! I’m not one to normally pick up a thriller but every time I do, I’m reminded why I need to read them more often. Hush, My Darling takes you on an investigative journey, searching for the I-80 killer once they hit far too close to home for Deputy Lila Dayne. She’s the one who got away and the I-80 killer is coming back after her. I devoured this novel and gasped far too many times as we reached the climax of the story. I am looking forward to reading another one of the Benoit and Dayne Mysteries.

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lila Dayne is a traumatized cop. Thanks to the I-80 killer and her being the only surviving victim. He has shown her he is back. What is Lila to do? Keep soldering on or quit her law enforcement job. A really fast paced easy read that you won’t be able to put down.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard-Review by Tonya Merritt

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I began my reading into this book very excited and open minded. It took a few chapters before I became hooked. The story was new and had many twists and turns that you would not expect. Is Troy gonna be like his father or his grandfather? Or will he be a better man? If you take the time you’ll find out the answer and be just as surprised as I was.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Megan Conley

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Chatroom with a ViewChatroom with a View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great psychological thriller from the start. I do want to say; however, this book is very, very dark and that it may be too much for some people…please know this going in. I really liked how Maynard just threw us into the characters lives…we didn’t get a backstory, we were just submerged into the middle of a violent (but not particularly gruesome) episode between Tony and his father. I will say that in the beginning I felt sorry for Tony, but as the story goes on I really grew to not like him at all (which I think is the point). There are so many twists and turns throughout this book that sometimes you feel like your head is spinning, but Maynard does eventually get everything back on track 🙂 I would recommend this book, but with caution.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Can I just start with wow. Troy had a dark life, and it impacted how he led his life as well. Veronica also had a mental health issue. The waitresses knew something would catch up one day. I haven’t had a thriller hit my emotions so hard. If you’re a thriller reader, here’s your book!

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Riveting drama unfolds at the beginning of this story and keeps you drawn in scene by scene. I was hooked from the first chapter into this twisted and dark story about Troy. Even though this was dark and heavy, the story didn’t lose momentum for the characters. The author did a wonderful job weaving a psychology thriller!

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Betsy Melano

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I like to mix up genres in hopes I don’t read just feel good stuff but also read psychological thrillers to keep things interesting. This book was a lot more dark, creepy, and unsettling than I usually choose. However, it sure makes you wonder about the environment and family you grow up in and what effect it has.

The book kept my attention, is fast paced and is well written. Troy Cullen is a character that’s hard to like or attempt to connect with. Lots of dysfunction in the family and also in Troy. There is something about Troy though that keeps you reading. Some parts may be a trigger for some readers.

As I mentioned earlier, this was a darker book than I fully expected. I would like to read something else by the author in the future.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Julie McComas

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book grabbed my attention from the start, but it was a lot. It was creepy, dark, and twisted. I don’t know if I have ever not liked a character as much as I didn’t like Troy. This was a fast-paced read, and I felt like the ending was rushed. I kind of feel like there should be some trigger warnings on this one.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Trista Priest

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The book doesn’t start with a build-up or back story of Troy’s life instead the reader ends up in the middle of the mess that is his life. Troy was raised in an abusive home and in the beginning, I thought that he would rise above it and be a good guy despite this. However, he ends up being just as dark and twisted. Around the middle of the book it does lag a little, but overall it was a quick read and surprised me with the ending.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Erin DeRoma

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was not at all what I was expecting, but in such a good way. This book certainly exceeded all my expectations. I don’t think I have been able to read anything this dark and twisted in a long time. When I say this is dark, boy is this dark, and yet I couldn’t put it down. I did have to reset and read something very light and easy after reading this. So I guess this is your warning to prepare yourself for dark and heavy, because I was not expecting it to be so dark and heavy. The characters all had their own darkness. This started off slow, but it didn’t take to have my full undivided attention. I will say that I do wish the ending didn’t feel so rushed, but it didn’t take away from my reading experience in any way so I am still giving this a 5 star review.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chatroom with a View is an edge-of-your-seat creepy story. The story is fast-paced, keeping the story moving along. After reading the blurb, I was intrigued by what the story would hold. What would change if there is a genetic predisposition to killing found? Troy comes from an extremely dysfunctional family and possesses the killer gene. Drawn in yet? I was and wasn’t disappointed. I will warn you that this is dark and super creepy. There are twists and turns down a dark path. Be warned this is a read that will keep you reading late into the night and then keep you awake because of what you read. I will keep a look out for more books by this author in the future.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Alison Risher

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” This quote describes perfectly the plot of this captivating tale! The title derives partially from the setting of an internet chatroom. Catfishing co-workers collide with delusional personalities. It is difficult to discern which characters are telling or acknowledging the truth. It all culminates in an ending that is fantastically twisted.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chatroom with a View
By: Glenn Maynard

This book is so fast paced. It is also truly chilling. I don’t know if I have read a book that has haunted me quite like this in a while. The author chooses to begin the book right in the middle of the action – in the middle of a completely chilling scene. And from there he never takes his foot off of the gas. Troy truly lives a chilling life and the premise of a gene that makes one prone to being a killer really is an interesting concept. For me, as I read, I really found myself wondering how much of Troy’s behavior was his upbringing and his experiences and how much of it has to do with the potential for a propensity for killing via a specific gene. I definitely liked this book and definitely recommend it for anyone who enjoys a good thriller that will keep you reading!

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Toni Sellers

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was very good and definitely kept my attention from page one. It was a lot, so intense, creepy and twisted. I will say it’s very dark and has some very touchy subjects in it, extreme dysfunctional family, violence and manipulation. Lots of twists and turns. I do recommend this book..

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Emily H

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Chatroom with a ViewChatroom with a View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Troy Cullen grew up in an abusive house, his family is beyond dysfunctional. When Veronica tells Troy she is pregnant, everything begins to spiral. Troy uses chatrooms to flirt with other women. All is not as it seems with what happens next.

Intriguing idea. The story is fast paced and you are pulled in with what is happening. Ending is not what I expected which is a nice twist to the story.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard reviewed by Jessica Pritt

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Chatroom with a ViewChatroom with a View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful book. This had me staying up past my bedtime. There were so many twists and turns, that keep you wanting more. Troy really dug a deep hole for himself. So many things go wrong, just maybe there is a way out of this mess.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Amber Howard

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

What drew me into this book was the mention of the killer gene and how it may be passed on genetically. I wanted to read and see how it played out. This book is a page turner. I needed to know every next move and thought. This is the first book in a long time that I didn’t like a character from start to finish. A main character at that. I despise Troy lol. As far as the ending of the book goes, it was unexpected but fitting.

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I don’t usually enjoy crime mystery, but this book was excellent. Angie escapes but her friends aren’t so lucky. Everyone thinks she snapped and killed her friends, so she gets locked away in a nuthouse. Very suspenseful.

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Painter of the Damned (Painted Souls Book 2) by Rob Samborn – Review by Kimberly Wilkinson

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Painter of the Damned (Painted Souls, #2)Painter of the Damned by Rob Samborn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great thriller, well for me anyway. It was do intriguing to read Samborn writes beautifully, making the reader want to continue to read till the very end. He made it seem like it was coming to life through each word. He makes you sense everything with smell, and makes you want to eat the food he writes about. When he writes about the places in the book, Venice and Madrid he makes you think you are really there. The suspense written is breathtaking, and writes in different languages. Now I want to read the first book he wrote and more books he has written.

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Chatroom With a View by Glenn Maynard

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Genre – Thriller, Suspense
Page Count – 312
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Lizzie Borden took an axe . . . and so goes the song depicting the 1892 axe murders of her father and step-mother. Research indicates that a killer gene could be passed down through generations of family members, and evidence begins with Lizzie’s ancestor who murdered his mother in 1673.Chatroom with a View opens with a bone-chilling episode, and what’s left of Troy Cullen’s dysfunctional family keeps him even further from the normal integration with society. Troy’s life further unravels when his ex-girlfriend, Veronica, announces that she is pregnant. Troy loses control and plots to do unto others as they have done unto him. When Veronica digs into his family’s past, she exposes this killer gene; she must try to balance her obsession for a family with shielding herself and their baby from evil. But Troy has his own agenda, resulting in an epic showdown.

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Glenn Maynard is the author of Strapped Into An American Dream, Desert Son Trilogy, and Chatroom With A View. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Connecticut, and a degree in Communications. After spending four years living in Denver, Colorado, he returned home to Connecticut and now resides in Wethersfield. Glenn has a son named Andrew. As a travel correspondent for three newspapers while exploring the United States, Canada and Mexico during his one-year RV journey, Glenn published a total of 20 newspaper articles. His story was captured on the NBC local news upon his return.

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Devon Pulliam

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I could see this book as a movie. It was so good that I honestly could not put it down and read it in a day! I just had to know what happened next!

Angie and 3 of her friends are celebrating spring break when it turns deadly. Angie is the only survivor and is running for her life! With the help of the FBI and a therapy dog she finds her voice again and they are able to find the kidnapper/killer and discover so much more.

With the help of the therapy dog and of course Angie’s determination to survive they uncover dozens of girls who have been taken.

This book reminds you to teach your loved ones some safety techniques and not just women. Angie’s father was smart in giving her some actual tools to keep handy if she needed them for her car but to also remind her that they could be used for other things as well. This very well saved her life!

Grab this book and read it for the rest of the story and be prepared to stay on your toes while reading it!

Operation Blackbird (Brass Compass Series Book 2) by Ellen Butler – Review by Jamie Burns

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Operation Blackbird is the second book of the Brass Compass series by Ellen Butler. The reader is teleported straight back in time to 1952 with Mirriam as the female lead character whose mission is to help a scientist defect from communist Russia. Unfortunately, things go sideways, and she must find a way to save the family. I was fully immersed in the book from the beginning and could not put it down. I have never read a book that had me on the edge of my seat like Operation Blackbird. If you know someone who loves a thrilling spy book, this is the perfect read for them!