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Customers find the story compelling, interesting, and well-evolved. They describe the book as well-written, exceptional, and full of twists and turns. Readers also praise the characters as well-developed, sympathetic, and sharply drawn. They describe the book is fun, a thrill ride from start to finish, and well-researched. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, with some finding it fast and others saying it slows them down.
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Customers find the story compelling, embedded with intrigue, and well-evolved. They say the book holds their interest all the way through to the end. Readers also mention the book is fast-paced and weaves together the antics of both Soviet and CIA efforts.
"... Great stories , great characters that you really feel like you know, and best of all...? I haven't seen a single typo! Now, that's impressive!..." Read more
" Kept me in suspense throughout the book . The book & writer shows what the government can and will do to protect itself." Read more
"Now I am hooked on Jenkins! This was a great story. Very deep, embedded with intrigue , an amazing cat and mouse game between Russian and American..." Read more
"Slow to get going, but a well evolved storyline . Interested to see how the next two novels play out for Charles." Read more
Customers find the book well-written, with an interesting and intense storyline. They say it's an exceptional read full of twists and turns. Readers also mention the courtroom chapters are well-done. Overall, they say the book is well worth their time and investment.
"This was a great book . I have no doubt that the plot could be real life...." Read more
"...This novel is an excellent read , it is a thriller with a philosophical bent that complements the theme of the plot...." Read more
"...The historical and political references also made for a good faction type read where the current events and those of a distant familiarity through..." Read more
"Wow! An exceptionally good read full of twists and turns . I highly recommend this book for your reading pleasure. Awesome." Read more
Customers find the characters well-developed, sympathetic, and sharply drawn. They also say the hero is likable and the family and friends are interesting.
"...Great stories, great characters that you really feel like you know, and best of all...? I haven't seen a single typo! Now, that's impressive!..." Read more
"...There are no slow areas, the characters are well-developed and intriguing, the protagonist is a man that truly represents what we all hope to work..." Read more
"...I really enjoyed the characters and how they interacted...." Read more
"...The characters were well-developed , and the storyline moved quickly, smoothly and kept my undivided attention...." Read more
Customers find the book fun, thrilling, and embedded with intrigue. They also mention it's an amazing cat-and-mouse game between Russian and American.
"...Thank you, Mr. Dugoni, for providing me with such excellent entertainment ." Read more
"...This was a great story. Very deep, embedded with intrigue, an amazing cat and mouse game between Russian and American agents...." Read more
"...4 stars is above average and entertaining . I'm invested in the story and can't wait for more but it's not quite a 5 star. 5 stars is a classic...." Read more
"... Most enjoyable and highly recommended." Read more
Customers find the book well-researched, informative, and fascinating. They also say the basic premise is excellent, well-described, and thorough. Readers appreciate the great detail and mention the research is apparent.
"Now I am hooked on Jenkins! This was a great story. Very deep , embedded with intrigue, an amazing cat and mouse game between Russian and American..." Read more
"...While the courtroom drama was engaging and very thorough , I kept thinking something would happen to move the main character back into the previous..." Read more
"...the premise of _some_ belief because James Bond is a handsome dude, really smart , can fight, and can blend into a lot of different places -- we can..." Read more
"...compared to the first 2/3 of the book, but is very interesting and informative --even as a fictional story--in showing how the government could win a..." Read more
Customers find the book difficult to put down. They say it's easy to get into and get lost in the story. Readers also mention the setup moves quickly with fast-paced action.
" Hard to put down . It would be a good book to take on vacation as it will keep you up late!" Read more
"...Not as good as that one, quite different, but I liked it. Couldn’t put it down ...." Read more
"...It's difficult to put the book down , in fact, I hated to see it end. It's a thriller and a must read if you enjoy spy novels!" Read more
"...The spy portion was a definite page turner, hard to put down . So as a result, the courtroom segment dragged on, and on...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book. Some mention it's fast and keeps their hearts on speed mode all through it. Others say it's slow to get going and hard to get into the story for the first chapters.
"...This novel gets very real very fast. There are no slow areas , the characters are well-developed and intriguing, the protagonist is a man that truly..." Read more
"...The characters were well-developed, and the storyline moved quickly, smoothly and kept my undivided attention...." Read more
" Slow to get going , but a well evolved storyline. Interested to see how the next two novels play out for Charles." Read more
"...The writing is typical Dugoni , which is excellent...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the visual style of the book. Some mention it's graphic and well-drawn, while others say it has too much detail for their taste and is dull.
"...The descriptions seem very graphic and visual . Parts were a bit far-fetched for today’s world, but it is a tale of fiction….after all...." Read more
"I enjoyed reading this book but it had a little too much detail for my taste . I did enjoy the book though!" Read more
"...Robert Dugoni’s gift of writing and painting pictures in your mind is so incredible ...." Read more
"...The characters in America and Russia are so well drawn and the plot sizzles. Bravo, Robert!" Read more
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Book Review: The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni. A pulse-pounding thriller of espionage, spy games, and treachery by the New York Times bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite Series. Former CIA case officer Charles Jenkins is a man at a crossroads: in his early sixties, he has a family, a new baby on the way, and a security consulting ...
Reviewed by: Cindy Burnett. "The perfect pacing and brilliant intrigue of The Eighth Sister result in a page-turning, intelligent tale that will keep readers engaged until the very last page. . . . the perfect combination of espionage, history and quick-witted characters—a rare feat in the thriller genre.". Robert Dugoni, renowned author ...
437. Buy on Amazon. Reviewed by: Michael Thomas Barry. " [a]n exceptionally gripping spy thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.". Former CIA case officer Charles Jenkins is a man at a crossroads: In his early sixties, he has a family, a new baby on the way, and a security consulting business on the brink of bankruptcy.
The Eighth Sister. by Robert Dugoni. Publication Date: April 9, 2019. Genres: Fiction, Suspense, Thriller. Paperback: 477 pages. Publisher: Thomas & Mercer. ISBN-10: 1503903311. ISBN-13: 9781503903319. Former CIA case officer Charles Jenkins is a man at a crossroads: in his early 60s, he has a family, a new baby on the way, and a security ...
Review: 'The Eighth Sister' is a gripping thriller. "The Eighth Sister" by Robert Dugoni (Thomas and Mercer). Charles Jenkins has left his time in the CIA far behind and now lives with his family on a farm on a remote island in Washington state. His wife is expecting their second child, and he runs a security consulting business to pay ...
An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense "A gripping thriller…[The Eighth Sister] is destined to be a classic in the genre, and Dugoni is arguably one of the best writers in the field right now." —Associated Press "With lean prose and spot-on local color, this plot-driven thriller pulses with tension and fraught escapes, the action capped by a courtroom drama ...
An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense "A gripping thriller…[The Eighth Sister] is destined to be a classic in the genre, and Dugoni is arguably one of the best writers in the field right now." —Associated Press "With lean prose and spot-on local color, this plot-driven thriller pulses with tension and fraught escapes, the action capped by a courtroom drama ...
What The Reviewers Say. With lean prose and spot-on local color, this plot-driven thriller pulses with tension and fraught escapes, the action capped by a courtroom drama as good as any from Grisham. A must-read for fans of legal thrillers and/or spy novels. Robert Dugoni has crafted a thriller that echoes the best of classic Russian literature ...
The Eighth Sister. (Charles Jenkins Book 1) A pulse-pounding thriller of espionage, spy games, and treachery. Former CIA case officer Charles Jenkins is a man at a crossroads: in his early sixties, he has a family, a new baby on the way, and a security consulting business on the brink of bankruptcy. Then his former bureau chief shows up at his ...
The EIGHTH SISTER by Robert Dugoni | Chanticleer Book Reviews. The EIGHTH SISTER is a fine set-up for a first-in-series thrill ride, complete with an 'everyman' hero and a web of lies. Riveting… and highly recommended!
TLC Review: The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni Monday, April 8, 2019 - Leave a Comment. Title: The Eighth Sister Author: Robert Dugoni Year Published: 2019. Genre: Adult fiction. Pages: 458. Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Location (my 2019 Google Reading map): USA (WA), Russia, Turkey, and Greece ... Review: This is a good book! I planned on reading it ...
An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense "A gripping thriller…[The Eighth Sister] is destined to be a classic in the genre, and Dugoni is arguably one of the best writers in the field right now." —Associated Press "With lean prose and spot-on local color, this plot-driven thriller pulses with tension and fraught escapes, the action capped by a courtroom drama ...
1 review Review This book. The Eighth Sister: A Thriller (Charles Jenkins) by Robert Dugoni . Published: 2019-04-09 Hardcover : 465 pages. ... But when he finds the mastermind agent behind the assassinations—the so-called eighth sister—she is not who or what he was led to believe. Then again, neither is anyone else in this deadly game of ...
Robert Dugoni is the critically acclaimed New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite Series, which has sold more than 4 million books worldwide.He is also the author of the bestselling David Sloane Series; the stand-alone novels The 7th Canon, Damage Control, and The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell, for which he won an AudioFile Earphones Award ...
Editorial Reviews. An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense "A gripping thriller…[The Eighth Sister] is destined to be a classic in the genre, and Dugoni is arguably one of the best writers in the field right now." —Associated Press "With lean prose and spot-on local color, this plot-driven thriller pulses with tension and fraught escapes, the action capped ...
About The Eighth Sister. Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (April 9, 2019) A pulse-pounding thriller of espionage, spy games, and treachery by the New York Times bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite Series.. Former CIA case officer Charles Jenkins is a man at a crossroads: in his early sixties, he has a family, a new baby on the way, and a security consulting business on the brink of bankruptcy.
ISBN-10: 1503903311. ISBN-13: 978-1503903319. ASIN: B07D6PZ6P1. Print Length: 477 pages. Publication Date: April 9, 2019. Source: Publisher and NetGalley. Title Link: The Eighth Sister. Congratulations to Robert Dugoni today on his book launch of The Eighth Sister, Book 1 of the Charles Jenkins series. (Now's your chance, people, it's Book ...
Today I am reviewing The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni for TLC Book Tours.Thank you to TLC and to Thomas & Mercer for the Advanced Reader's Copy of this book. About the book (from the publisher): Former CIA case officer Charles Jenkins is a man at a crossroads: in his early sixties, a new baby on the way, and a security consulting business on the brink of bankruptcy.
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense "A gripping thriller…[The Eighth Sister] is destined to be a classic in the genre, and Dugoni is arguably one of the best writers in the field right now." —Associated Press "With lean prose and spot-on local color, this plot-driven thriller pulses with tension and fraught escapes, the action capped by a courtroom drama ...
Bestselling thriller author, Robert Dugoni, introduces protagonist Charles Jenkins in the first installment of a new series, The Eight Sister.Jenkins, owner of a fledgling security consulting business, and former CIA operative, meets with his former boss who gives him the opportunity to make a lot of money by taking on a risky mission.
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An Amazon Charts, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal bestseller. A pulse-pounding thriller of espionage, spy games, and treachery by the New York Times bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite Series.. Former CIA case officer Charles Jenkins is a man at a crossroads: in his early sixties, he has a family, a new baby on the way, and a security consulting business on the brink of bankruptcy.