Customer Reviews

Byte Me (Five Star Expressions)

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Deputy M.S. Marshal Jake Kirby is tracking fugitive Dewey Hyatt across land and cyberspace with the reluctant cooperation of FBI agent Bryn Bailey. The FBI agent wants Hyatt to lead her to a man called Phagan, the leader of an elusive gang of cyber-thieves. One of the gang, Phoebe Mentel is seeking to bring her sister's killer to justice. Then there is Peter Harding, a man with a promising political future who is about to lose it all if his latest crimes are exposed by Phagan's game. Byte Me is a romantic suspense novel that plays out a contemporary thriller scenario against a Colorado backdrop combined with a cyberspace frontier. Pauline Jones is an accomplished writer able to engage superbly crafted characters with plot-line surprises that play fair with both her story, her characters, and her readers. Also highly recommended is her earlier novels, The Last Enemy and The Spy Who Kissed Me.

Pauline Baird Jones is a wonderful, talented writer. I've been a fan since Pig In A Park (aka The Spy Who Kissed Me). I love everything she's ever written and I can't wait for the next story in the Lonesome Lawmen series!

Once again Pauline Baird Jones gives her readers a great story of mystery, thrills, and romance. It's little wonder that she's becoming one of the fastest growing stars in the genre!

This is a very interesting story with some rather unique twists. The characters are well drawn, the plot fits them well, and the romantic element is satisfying. This is a well written book that deserves the high praise it has received from several reputable sources.

Phoebe Mentel (computer handle "Pathphinder") is very good in virtual reality computer simulations. She has gotten so good that finally she is going to do something she has longed for a long time to do. She is going after the very powerful Peter Harding with a little help from Phagan, her anonymous boss and a few other fellow runaway outcasts. But, almost from the beginning and thanks to a very small mistake on her part, things begin to go haywire.

At the same time, Deputy United States Marshall Jake Kirby is chasing the same group for other cyber rimes. He has been called to the scene of the death of one of his fugitives. Ollie Smith is dead and was wanted for a variety of computer crimes and high tech burglaries. Jake soon realizes that Dewey Hyatt, another man he is looking for has been to this same apartment where Ollie died.

Bryn Bailey of the FBI soon joins Jake in his inspection of the scene. She works electronic crimes and gotten a hot tip from the mysterious Phagan. She has been hunting him and he still sends her leads to other problems as well as attempting through cyberspace to romance her. While on level she is flattered and interested, on another level she is annoyed with how he toys with her. He toys with her again by leaving her a computer message in Smith's apartment.

While the computer isn't helpful, they find a couple of clues that lead them to JR's Bar in Estes Park, Colorado. Phoebe's one little mistake has lead them to her doorstep and she begins a cat and mouse game with Jake while at the same time, going forward in her plans for revenge. She has very personal reasons for going after Peter Harding and her hatred will not allow her to back down and change her plans now. Once committed, she can't let go. Phagan also plays his own game with in games and continues to seduce Bryn. Soon, both agents of law enforcement face the choice between their hearts and their jobs as the plan works towards a violent conclusion.

While I have simplified the story considerably, there is no simplifying the results of this book. This is a very good novel with plenty of action and complicated characters. The computer stuff was more of a background level and did not overshadow the plot or storyline. The characters are real and complex and the story has plenty of twists and turns. At 242 pages, it was well worth the read and I look forward to reading more work by this very enjoyable author.

If you're facing a dull evening and want to liven it up with something warm and fun, pick up Pauline Jones's book. A fast paced interesting read.

Also the third part of Pauline Baird Jones's "Lonesome Lawman" series is definitely worth reading. We are reunited with old friends, hence fans of Matt, Dani, Jake and Phoebe shouldn't miss reading this novel on any account. Even Phagan is part of the gang again. All in all, a successful end to the saga of the good looking Kirby brothers. Action and fun guaranteed!

This is the second in a series of 3 and I loved every one. This is the first review I have ever written so it had to be really good for me to make this effort! I have read all of Pauline B. Jones' books except Do Wah Diddy Die, which I am about to start. Every one of these books really pulls you in and makes you want to read more. You can't put them down. I want to say I especially liked this Lonesome Lawman Series, but then I loved them all! So I can't really play favorites. It is very suspenseful & romantic with a little humor thrown in! I especially appreciated the author's humor. Read all of this author's books. You will be glad you did.