Jeff Bailey Reviews Cult Stalker by Ephraim Clark

Ephraim Clark’s latest thriller, Cult Stalker, was excellent. Clark was born in the United States, bummed around Europe and the UK for a while, and is currently an expat living in Paris, the setting for Cult Stalker. A religious cult has taken up residence in Paris, but the cult is not all it seems to be. It has been infiltrated by – corruption, corruption of the worst kind. CIA secret weapon, Brad James and his trusted ally Chuck Hall take up the case. Seems someone is important missing and Brad must find her. Cult Stalker is a ‘thriller reader’s’ high octane, fast, twisty thriller. I also like the balance of the story, equal parts conspiracy, characters, and setting. The three parts complimented each other perfectly. I almost feel as though I have lived in Paris and now know the city. Clark is such a master storyteller, high compliments for Cult Stalker.

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Jeff Bailey Reviews Unfair Descrimination by Mark Shaiken

 

Unfair Discrimination by Mark Shaiken hit so many contemporary hot buttons that personifies my idea of a ‘gripping’ ‘pithy’ thriller. In Unfair Discrimination, a grass-roots group of ‘like-minded,’ ‘clear-thinking’ farmers (can you say white supremist) have decided to sue a ‘non-member’ over a land debt. The twist is that the attorney that is best suited to represent them is not white or male. Her name is shortened to 3J throughout the book. Interesting idea. Opposing counsel is Jewish. What could go wrong? And, it does. I especially appreciate how Shaiken presented so much of the groups ideology through the dialog of the characters in their natural setting. Superb. So well written that I am tempted to read it again later just to see how many nuances of the story that I missed. I can so see a court-room drama, thriller movie in these pages. Five stars for Mark Shaiken and for Unfair Discrimination. 

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Jeff Bailey Reviews Who Are You by R. T. Lund

 

I just finished a binge read on the last two thirds of Who Are You by R.T Lund, absolutely superb. Books like Who Are You is why I follow the authors that I do. I particularly like the first person, only the facts, sir, presentation. It was reminiscent if Joe Friday in the ventage TV show Dragnet. Lund did it so well. The story centers around Detective Lincoln Barnes and her cerebral partner, Warren, as they investigate an unusual murder connected to Lincoln’s personal life. Whereas Dragnet only presented the facts and investigation of the crime, Who Are You explores the personal life of Detective Barnes in a way that becomes more apparent as the investigation progresses. And, oh such a good twist at the end. I highly recommend all of R.T. Lund’s books. Five stars yet again for R.T. Lund.

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Robbie Sheerin Reviews The Defect by Jeff Bailey

 Jeff Bailey’s knowledge and expertise of the nuclear power industry come through vividly and clear in this fictional novel. With fascinating detail and descriptions, he puts the reader right in the narrative. I felt like I knew the characters and the nuclear plant so well. Very intriguing story of terrorism and suspense. Highly recommend for fans of Clancy and other American threat stories. Would be a great movie!

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Jeff Bailey Reviews Who Are You by R. T. Lund

 I just finished a binge read on the last two thirds of Who Are You by R.T Lund, absolutely superb. Books like Who Are You is why I follow the authors that I do. I particularly like the first person, only the facts, sir, presentation. It was reminiscent if Joe Friday in the ventage TV show Dragnet. Lund did it so well. The story centers around Detective Lincoln Barnes and her cerebral partner, Warren, as they investigate an unusual murder connected to Lincoln’s personal life. Whereas Dragnet only presented the facts and investigation of the crime, Who Are You explores the personal life of Detective Barnes in a way that becomes more apparent as the investigation progresses. And, oh such a good twist at the end. I highly recommend all of R.T. Lund’s books. Five stars yet again for R.T. Lund.

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Jeff Bailey Reviews Genuine Deceit by Joy York

Interesting Name, Genuine Deceit, a contradiction of terms. This rather describes this story. While so much of the conspiracy seems clocked in deceit, there is so much genuine story that is a unique blend. I enjoy a great conspiracy. I enjoy them even more when they are wrapped in such a good character situation story. The expertly blended story of the daily lives of the characters added another level of enjoyment for me. Reagan and Aiden are wanting nothing more than to disappear from responsibility for a couple of different reasons. Instead, they are catapulted into a nonstop hurricane of dangerous situations after another. Dangerous thugs, a grandmother’s murder, an inherited house and a staggeringly expensive heirloom only complicate the central high paced story. I enjoyed Joy York's  Genuine Deceit to the max and highly recommend it for fans of the best of conspiracy novels.

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As  big fan of conspiracy thrillers, Amos Decker is one of my favorite serial characters. His unique memory skills and personality make for an engrossing story. In The Fix, Decker is walking to work when he witnesses a senseless murder/suicide outside the FBI Headquarters Building. The shooter is  a contractor for the FBI, NSA and CIA. The female victim is a substitute teacher. There are no answers to any of his questions, but Decker is duty bound to find them. Don’t get too comfortable reading The Fix. This is a great story with lots of intrigue, danger and mystery. Every page will challenge your comfort zone so don’t get too comfortable. David Baldacci remains one of my favorite authors and The Fix is another favorite read. Five stars to both David Baldacci and The Fix. I suggest The Fix as a binge read. Superb.

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