Network of Deceit–What I’m Reading

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Network of Deceit; Psalm 136:7-9

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.

You can find purchase links for Network of Deceit here.

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  1. Tim Johnson

    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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      Patricia Bradley

      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!

  2. Terri Fleming

    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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      Patricia Bradley

      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.

  3. Barbara Diggs

    Interesting colors in the sky. I haven’t seen a sky like that before. In a suspense novel, I like suspense and minimal romance.

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  4. Jackie Smith

    Have not read this author; sounds interesting! I love suspense, but do like some romance scattered in! lol

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  5. Megan

    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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  6. Linda Reville

    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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      Patricia Bradley

      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.

  7. Lelia (Lucy) Reynolds

    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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  8. MS Barb

    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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      Patricia Bradley

      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.

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      Patricia Bradley

      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.

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  9. Roxanne C.

    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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  10. Edward Arrington

    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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      Patricia Bradley

      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!

  11. Perrianne Askew

    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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  12. Paula Shreckhise

    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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  13. Trixi

    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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