Conspiracy of Swords [Paperback]

R. S. Corliss (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 417 pages
• Publisher: Jane Doe Press, Inc. (2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971154902
• ISBN-13: 978-0971154902
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,203,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars International Intrigue, July 16, 2007

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This review is from: Conspiracy of Swords (Paperback)

START OF BACK COVER TEXT - FBI Agent Alexia Reis is an out-lesbian determined to make it in the Bureau. As a junior agent she spent time in the research department, as well as the serial crimes unit where she and her partner, David Wu, were recognized for their work. After breaking several major cases, the two are moved to the hate crimes unit, which is Alex's true area of expertise. Following the murders of several prominent activists and politicians, Alex and David become part of a task force charged with solving the killings. Together, they are sent to protect a newly declared candidate for the US Senate. For the first time in her career, Alex is named the agent-in-charge, and when the candidate is assassinated, she can't help by take it personally. During the investigation the agents run into ex-CIA assassin Teren Mylos, who is convinced her partner's death is somehow connected to the FBI case. While wary of each other, Alex and Teren agree to share information in an attempt to find answers to the deepening mystery. The case takes them to Europe and back, searching for pieces to the unfolding puzzle. As they dodge killers and turncoats, they come face to face with Nazis old and new, stumble upon a hoard of looted gold, and uncover a conspiracy that stretches over forty years and two continents. And, somewhere along the line, they discover each other as well. - END OF BACK COVER TEXT

Corliss, who also writes fan fiction as shadowriter, is a wonderful author. Unfortunately this is the only book I think she's published. In a nutshell, FBI Agent Alexia Reis joins forces with ex-CIA assassin Teren Mylos to find out who's behind the murders of several left wing activists and politicians. The mystery deepens as they uncover a conspiracy involving the far right, old Nazis, new Nazis, and a hoard of looted gold.

Looking deeper into the story, the reader finds two very interesting and lovable characters who are proud, untrusting women. That is, they are sure who to trust, but inherently trust each other. The story takes the reader over two continents, introduces multiple languages, and gives a fictional insight into the corruption of two respected governmental agencies.

This is a long book that, despite it's length, keeps the reader engaged from cover to cover. It's hard to find a copy, but well worth the search. Highly recommended by this reader.