The more complicated Becky’s life becomes, the more equipped she feels to handle it. Who says you can’t be one of the world’s most dangerous international whistleblowers and still make a killer meatloaf?
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This book was initially released in episodes as a Kindle Serial. All episodes are now available for immediate download as a complete book. Learn more about Kindle Serials
Episode 1: Released on September 6, 2012. 32 pages. When Becky goes to a hacker's convention to support her younger sister, what seems like a chance encounter threatens to turn into the biggest decision of her life.
Episode 2: Released on October 4, 2012. 36 pages. Becky’s first assignment comes with a twist.
Episode 3: Released on November 1, 2012. 38 pages. Becky races to complete a mysterious new assignment in the unlikeliest of circumstances.
Episode 4: Released on November 29, 2012. 42 pages. The world is dealing with the fallout from OpenWhistle’s latest revelation, and the Feds are narrowing in, but Becky has to play the perfect candidate’s wife for Hank.
Episode 5: Released on December 27, 2012 (Final Episode). 69 pages. Becky has to take on the mysterious head of OpenWhistle and evade the Feds while playing the perfect hostess at Hank's big fundraiser.
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Book Description
Becky Taylor seems like a typical suburban stay-at-home mom with a loving husband and an adorable son, but she has a secret. In between juggling judgmental playgroup moms, an intense career-minded prosecutor of a husband, and a sister who can’t stop reminding her of her old ambitions, Becky moonlights for one of the world's most controversial websites, helping to expose state and corporate secrets. To make matters worse, now the feds are on her tail.
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About the Author
Austen Rachlis received her MFA with Honors in screenwriting from Columbia University. In 2009, FOX optioned her pilot script, "Borderlines," as part of its Writer's Initiative. She co-wrote the short film "Loop Planes," which was jointly funded and produced by Killer Films (Boys Don't Cry, Far From Heaven) and Massify.com. It premiered at SXSW and has gone on to screen at over 50 film festivals internationally, including Tribeca, The Hamptons Film Festival, and the Rhode Island International Film Festival, where it won the Alternative Spirit Award. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
What a fun and addicting glimpse behind the curtain into the world of wikileaks and hacker conventions - through the eyes of a very relatable suburban mom who's just stumbled into way more than she bargained for. I love this kind of fiction - the characters make you laugh and the plot races forward, and without even realizing it you grown just a little smarter about a timely and controversial topic.
The concept of the Kindle serial is brand new to me - but from what I can tell, these are subway-ride-sized doses of stories intended to add up to an interesting full-length saga. Kind of like an episode of really quality television - satisfying on its own, but even more enticing when viewed as an intro to a continuing drama. Can't wait to read the next installment!
The concept of the Kindle serial is brand new to me - but from what I can tell, these are subway-ride-sized doses of stories intended to add up to an interesting full-length saga. Kind of like an episode of really quality television - satisfying on its own, but even more enticing when viewed as an intro to a continuing drama. Can't wait to read the next installment!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a software engineer, I often find stories relating to computers and software to be cringe-inducing. Not "Hacker Mom" - while there are a couple of improbables here, notably that any woman would be treated well at DEFCON, I can overlook those and enjoy the story. It will be interesting to see where this one goes. I am looking forward to additional episodes.
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I have now read all the installments, and overall I liked "Hacker Mom" a lot. It didn't go where I thought it would, which is fine. The ending seemed a bit sudden and forced to me, but the story became more complex as it went along and it remained interesting to the end.
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I have now read all the installments, and overall I liked "Hacker Mom" a lot. It didn't go where I thought it would, which is fine. The ending seemed a bit sudden and forced to me, but the story became more complex as it went along and it remained interesting to the end.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Just finished part 1 of Hacker Mom - it's a tight, fun read! I instantly felt for the characters and was drawn into the cloak and dagger goings on. I liked how the author put us in the middle of action, yet simultaneously was able to seamlessly give us insights into characters' emotional states and histories, particularly the protagonist, Becky. The tale is vividly told and feels very timely considering WikiLeaks and the and the financial collapse across the world. I can't get over what a an intense, fun read this was. Please release pt 2 so I can see how Becky's gonna handle her new life!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not as exciting as other reviewers made it to be
Lucky this was my free book for the month. This was fun to read but not exciting. Too improbable. I labored through it . Read more
Published 9 days ago by Madame Boden
3.0 out of 5 stars
This was ok book.
It just seem to move slow but wasn't really my cup of tea. I would still recomend it for easy reading.
Published 11 days ago by mysterywoman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Mind Candy!
My first kindle serial, and I give it a thumbs-up! I couldn't wait for each episode to come out! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Bobby Sandoval
3.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't finish
Ok, so it has a would-be interesting idea behind it, but not that well written. It couldn't hold me past the first 30 pages or so.
Published 29 days ago by Joanne Kornoelje
1.0 out of 5 stars
Faded Away
This story had a strong start but the last installment was poorly written and the ending was a big letdown. Weak and not worth the wait.
Published 1 month ago by I Know Jack
4.0 out of 5 stars
New concept in reading
I'm a reading addict - the kind that stays up all night to finish a book. Waiting to get the next section took a lot of patience for me, but I found the story to be well worth the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by j tompkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read!
I loved this series. I hope the author continues the series...she left several things hanging making me wanting more. Please continue the series.
Published 1 month ago by CJ Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very fun read; looking forward to more.
I really enjoyed the premise of the story, and the characters were great. I read the eBook, so I'm not sure how long the book actually is, but it felt like a quick read.
Published 1 month ago by Duane Blanchard
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
This is the first in a series of books, but it is not really what I expected. The blurb is slightly misleading as to the content of the story, yet it is still an enjoyable story -... Read more
Published 1 month ago by keanes2v2v
4.0 out of 5 stars
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i liked this series was sad to see it end! it was hard to wait for the next episode to come out but it was good!
Published 2 months ago by Kate
More About the Author
AUSTEN RACHLIS was born in Boston and raised in Los Angeles. She was a Harold F. Johnson Scholar at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA and received her MFA with Honors in screenwriting from Columbia University. In 2009, FOX optioned her pilot script, "Borderlines," as part of its Writer's Initiative. She co-wrote the short film "Loop Planes," which was jointly funded and produced by Killer Films (Boys Don't Cry, Far From Heaven) and Massify.com. It premiered at SXSW and has gone on to screen at over 50 film festivals internationally, including Tribeca, The Hamptons Film Festival, and the Rhode Island International Film Festival, where it won the Alternative Spirit Award. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband.
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