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ECHELON: Somebody's Listening

5 star:		(44)
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3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(2)
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If you savor stories set in Washington and elsewhere, whose characters you care about -- even when the tale turns repeatedly on a dime, and that you can't put down, buy this book.

It grabs like Tom Clancy, but brings you into the 21st Century. Hang on, though. You're in for a fast ride.

Jack O'Neill brilliantly tells a thrilling story revolving around real-life conflicts between the FBI and the CIA that we have all become more aware of since 9/11. Michael Stone, a CIA agent working at the FBI, uses Echelon intercepts and other electronic surveillance techniques to detect and track criminal, and possibly terrorist, activities. O'Neill's book puts us in touch with the real world of eavesdropping that surrounds everyone, and explains how its all done. The characters are vivid and intriguing, especially two women, Janet and Carolyn, who become ensnarled in the eavesdropping world. It makes you wonder: Is somebody listening to you? The story moves rapidly, and I had to keep turning the pages to find out what happened next. The denouement is dazzling. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes thrillers with a realistic, technological content.

A fast paced book that is extremely timely. A good way to understand what is really happening with evesdropping and wiretapping. I could see this as an action thriller in the movies. I hope Jack O'Neill will do a screenplay.

This is a "can't put it down" book. A bunch of my daily tasks were put on the back burner once I began the read. For those of you who enjoy Ludlum, Brown, Patterson, Cornwell, etc.... don't miss this one, and don't even try to figure out who done it.

I Picked up this book based on a recommendation from a co-worker and I loved every minute of it. The character development was excellent and the story really envokes thought, especially given recent events and procedures surrounding the invasion of privacy that takes place on a daily basis.

Fast paced, fascinating topic! Jack O'Neill definitetly made this one worth picking up!

I was originally interested in this book in the wake of the patriot act and all of the news about espionage and wire tapping in the Bush administration. I think that it is interesting to get the point of view of someone who worked in that environment and how they would apply it to a narrative story. I found the book thought provoking while being entertaining at the same time.

Just finished this book. I could not put it down! Really fast paced and exciting. It sure makes you think!

O'Neill tells an exciting and thrilling story surrounding true conflicts between the CIA and FBI that have surfaced since 9/11. The book shows us the truth of eavesdropping that surrounds us all, and further explains how it's all done. The characters are great and the story moves quick. You won't put it down !! It is an excellent book for anybody into thrillers with a realistic, technological twist. 5 Stars is not a high enough rating ! You won't be disappointed !!!

Author Jack O'Neill takes you inside the sometimes questionable world of Washington politics and policies like no other book. The fast pace and exciting, timely topic of Echelon, Somebody's Listening makes this book a must read. I want to see the movie!!