Network of Deceit by Tom Threadgill kept me up past midnight two nights in a row since I only have time to read once I go to bed. Otherwise, I would have finished in one sitting.
First, the verse and night-shot photo that I took with my iPhone. It always amazes me what good photos the phone makes. And this verse reminds me of how steadfast His love is and endures forever.
Now onto Network of Deceit. It’s book two in the Amara Alvarez series and is a stand-alone. I have the first book, Collision of Lies, on my Kindle, but somehow I started reading Network of Lies and couldn’t stop. Now I’m reading the first book, and I’ll report on it in a week or so.
Back-cover copy:
After Amara Alvarez rescued nearly fifty kidnapped children it made international headlines, and it gets her what she’s worked for. A transfer to San Antonio’s Homicide Division. Reality sets in quickly, though, as her first case, the suspicious death of a teenager at a crowded local water park, brings chaos to her personal life.
As the investigation moves forward and she increases the pressure on the suspects, Amara finds herself under attack by cybercriminals. Someone is watching her every move, potentially online. She’s forced to resort to unconventional methods to find the killer. With few leads, she fights to keep her first murder investigation from ending up in the cold case files.
Tom Threadgill is back with another riveting page-turner featuring the detective who is willing to put everything on the line to see that justice is served and lives are protected.
My take on Network of Deceit:
I really like Amara Alvarez. She is vulnerable and not afraid to admit it, at least to herself. She’s the newbie in Homicide and one of the detectives is out to get her. He thinks she only got the job because of the media attention, so she’s out to prove she deserves the position.
A teenage boy is found dead, floating at a waterpark. His death looks like a drug overdose until the medical examiner questions it. He can’t understand if the boy’s feet had been dangling in the water for twenty-thirty minutes why weren’t his toes wrinkled and prunish? Amara is given the case because it looks like an easy case–busy work.
Detective Jeremiah Peckham, better known as Starsky, is a great romantic lead, but Amara isn’t sure she wants romance in her life. It’s fun watching the two of them dance around the romance thing.
It’s interesting the way Threadgill takes the reader through Amara’s investigation and a great look at how cases are investigated. At the same time, Amara is dealing with her mother’s just diagnosed cancer, giving the reader insight into her mind. The reader will root for Amara as she follows the trail and solves the case. I think it’s a book mystery and romantic suspense readers will love.
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Really nice photo. It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
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Diana, I loved the character and story and think you will, too. Thanks for dropping by.
Cool photo and matching verse. Those phone cameras have really come a long way.
I just put “Network of Deceit” on my TBR. Good timing since I’ve got a few spare cycles before the April releases come out (how did that happen?). I’m looking forward to it.
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Tim, I totally agree the phone camera has come a long way! It’s usually the only reason I upgrade my phone. lol. I think you’ll really enjoy Network of Deceit.. Always good to ‘see’ you here!
Great photo and scripture! Thank you!
I like a good balance between romance and suspense. If the romance is too predominant it takes away from the suspense.
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I agree, Terri, about the romance taking away from the suspense. I simply can’t stop in the middle of a shoot-out and have the hero and heroine in an embrace. 😉 Thanks for stopping by.
Interesting colors in the sky. I haven’t seen a sky like that before. In a suspense novel, I like suspense and minimal romance.
I have read good things about the author’s books and this one sounds interesting.
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I love Tom Threadgill’s books, Gloria. He creates interesting characters and puts them in impossible situations. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I just discovered this author and finished my first book and ready for me!
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He’s great, isn’t he Sharon! As soon as I return home from my daughters’ I’m starting Collision of Lies! Thanks for stopping by.
Have not read this author; sounds interesting! I love suspense, but do like some romance scattered in! lol
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Jackie, you’re in for a treat when you read Tom Threadgill’s books! Thanks so much for stopping by.
Thanks for sharing your review. I enjoy suspense and romantic suspense, I think the trick is find books that balance the suspense well with the romantic angle.
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It’s a fine line, Megan. I like a good balance, too, maybe more suspense than romance. 🙂 Thanks for dropping by
This is a series I’ll be looking for! Thanks for the recommendation!
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I think you’ll really enjoy his books, Regina. Always good to ‘see’ you here!
I like law enforcement stories so it sounds good to me.
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You’ll love this one, Lynn! Thanks so much for stopping by.
I have read both books, and really enjoyed both of them. I like some romance sprinkled in with the suspense, but not so much it detracts from the suspense.
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Aren’t they good, Linda! I’ve started Collision of Lies, but then came to West Palm Beach and everything is so busy here, I haven’t had the presence of mind to read. lol
Thanks for stopping by.
Sounds like an interesting read. I enjoy a little romance with suspense but I don’t want it to be overpowering. Blessings
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It’s very interesting, Lucy. And I agree about the romance. Thanks for stopping by. And now I much check on my grand…he’s really quiet. lol
Beautiful picture! I like some romance in suspense stories, and some kind of resolution by the end of the book! (I don’t don’t like serial romance books!)
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MS Barb, I HAVE to have a resolution by the end of the book. I simply won’t start a book that continues. lol Or one that I know ends sadly. One reason I won’t read Nicolas Sparks. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pretty fabulous premise to rescue 50 kids! That’s worth reading!
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I’m looking forward to reading Collision of Lies, Delores. Good to ‘see’ you here.
This sounds like an interesting book. I think I will have to check it out!
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I think you’ll really enjoy it, Linda. You might want to read Collision of Lies first…not because you need it for the story, but you’ll learn more about Amara. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by.
This book sounds like a great read, Thank you for the chance. Have a great weekend and stay safe.
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I think you’ll really enjoy it, Alicia! Thanks for stopping by.
It is a great book! I want at least a little romance in my suspense reading! More is okay!
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Hi Joan! Good to see you here. Yes, it’s a great book!
I want the romance in a suspense book to be well balanced and realistic. When characters are running for their lives is not the time to be getting lost in each other’s eyes.
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Absolutely, Roxanne! I don’t think it’s very realistic for that to happen. Thanks so much for stopping by!
I almost missed you this week. I was scheduled for a heart cath this coming Monday, but God gave me enough signals Thursday morning to let me know I should get to the ER. The cardiologist said I had Someone above looking out for me. A procedure that typically would take 10-15 minutes took over three hours. I got home from the hospital today.
I like just a mild touch of romance in mysteries. Keep the focus on the case.
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Oh, goodness, Edward! So glad you went to the ER! And that you’re already back home. It’s amazing what they can do. I’ve had two heart caths because of A-Fib and while I wouldn’t want to have another one, they’re not as bad as by-pass surgery!
I like a pretty even mix of romance and suspense, but I’m honestly not picky as long as the storyline is well planned and believable. I’m looking forward to reading Network of Deceit, as I did enjoy Amara Alvarez’s character in Collision of Lies. I love the pic and accompanying verse.
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Thanks, Perrianne. And I’m looking forward to reading Collision of Lies when I get home. So glad you stopped by.
I have read both those books and I think he is a top notch writer.
I like a little romance but not so much that it detracts from the mystery. I do like Starsky and Amara!
Great photo and the verse is perfect!
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Paula, I liked both of them, too. Can’t wait to read the next in the series. So glad you stopped by.
One of the blogs I follow features what’s called “Reader’s Choice Week” about 2-3 times a year. It’s where us blog followers find upcoming titles being released in a three month period (recently it was April, May & June) and you enter up to three title choices in each category (historical, contemporary, suspense & etc) to have a chance to win one of those books. It’s always fun to see what everyone finds! Anyway, this was one of the books I had noticed when we did a Reader’s choice week back before the New Year and it sounded so good! I’ve not read anything by Tom Threadgill before and from your review, it seems I’d very much enjoy this one! So I’m putting it on my TBR pile in hopes of reading it sooner than later. 🙂
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Trixi, I think you’ll really enjoy either of Tom Threadgill’s books. He is a fantastic writer. And thanks for stopping by.
Beautiful photo and scripture, Pat! I enjoy a dash of romance with my suspense.
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Thanks, Caryl. I love that photo and scripture. And I’m glad that’s the way you like them because that’s the way I write them. lol. Thanks for stopping by!