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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Jeff Bailey reviews Protective Instinct by Joy York

 In Protective Instincts by Joy York, Bash, a male award-winning author and Morgan, a petite, female kindergartner teacher, both show up at a rental home on a secluded lake and want nothing more than to be alone, to disappear for a while. Bash rented the main house, Morgan the caretaker’s cottage. But the caretaker’s cottage has no power or water. What could go wrong. Two goons show up the very same night. Either Bash or Morgan is running from the wrong people. In a clever role reversal, Morgan, the petite kindergartner teacher starts out saving Bash. Then things get out of hand. They end up saving each other. I found just enough romance (naturally) to make the story very real. Great secondary characters and subplots. I like the challenge of a clever conspiracy thriller and Joy York delivers. I’ve read several of her books and will read the rest. Come to think of it, Protective Instincts would make a great movie.

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