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Deep Black: Payback (NSA Series)

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This a well written book that follows the Deep Black format of short chapters, frenetic action and high technology. Unlike some of the previous books in the series, this one did not rely so much on gizmos and concentrates on character development.

That said (but coming), I'm not sure I buy the whole plot and these books rely on plotting to an extreme.

The story involves Peru's presidential elections threatened by a General descended from Incan rulers. To add modern spice to the mix, a Russian arms dealer has a nuclear bomb that he wants to detonate in the USA.

In a world with Iranian nukes, Chinese war lords and Russian arms merchants, there are certainly more compelling stories to be told.

This book takes the "Deep Black" series to a new level not only in action, but also in character development. One of the main characters suffered a rape in the prior book, and some of this one shows how she deals with that along with continuing with her job as a deep black agent. Crossed over with faults in other characters and a nuclear weapon and this is a book that is worth picking up and reading. If you are into the Technothriller style of books, give this series a try. You will not be dissapointed.

As stories go it is good, but you have to have a very active mind to cope with things like thought transmitted conversations! His air stories are better.

Peruvian general Tecume has concocted a brilliant plan to not only obtain a nuclear weapon, but to bluff the Americans into going after insurgents; his outcome is to become the president of Peru.

Crippled Stephan Babin owes a lot of people. He is in debt to Tecume for saving his life so is assisting him with his nuclear ploy. However, he hides from the General that his personal agenda is to take the nuclear option one step beyond his Peruvian host. He plans to avenge what the CIA did to him, when they shot down his plane leaving him crippled.

NSA assigns the Deep Black team headed by Charlie Dean to stop the General. The crack squad aided from thousand miles away by their Runner Rockman begin a counter ploy to keep nuclear weapons out of the hands of Tecume and local terrorists, but neither Charlie, his teammate Lia DeFransccesa, nor the home office are aware that the real threat comes from the more dangerous opponent Steve Babin who has armed his host with a second bomb unbeknownst to the Deep Black squad or any American intelligence agency.

The fourth Deep Black adventure thriller is an intriguing tale because just when the team and readers think the case is solved in spite of plenty pages to go, the plot offers a delightful exhilarating twist that ratchets up the suspense levels. The story line is loaded with testosterone action even when the females like Lia take charge. Fans of the series or anyone who appreciates a black ops antiterrorism thriller will receive plenty of positive payback from this adrenaline pumping tale that goes at one speed faster than light.

Harriet Klausner

Extremely well written. Very probable plot. Recommend anyone with a desire to read an action packed novel procure a copy and enjoy!

I bought this to listen to in the car while I drive, and I have not had a chance to listen to it yet. Therefore, I have no review of the book at this point and cannot give it an accurate rating.