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The Mind of a Genius

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Snowdon found his stride in this second book of his and it is certain and strong.

I will not give the plot away and ruin everyone's enjoyment. What I can share is that an international web, involving several secret services, organized crime and conglomerate business interests, is cast around Malcolm Prince, a famous scientist. Every major player seems to be after his research results and will stop at nothing to secure it.

The descriptions are accurate yet minimal, the dialogs convey a natural feeling and the plot surfs the edge of plausibility.

RECOMMENDED!

This is an exciting international adventure. It's full of mystery and excitement. You'll meet lots of fascinating characters in this espionage thriller. Snowdon is a good writer and knows how to put the reader in the story.

Highly recommended.

-Susanna K. Hutcheson

Author David Snowdon takes his readers around the globe in his novel The Mind of a Genius.

Brilliant British Scientist, Malcom Prince has died with the details of his latest project under lock and key. MI4 Agent Jason Clay is hired to acquire the project but all that is known is that it is a formula that could change the world. Greed and power turn into a feeding frenzy and Agent Clay soon realizes he's not the only one interested in the details of the late scientist's last project.

With the CIA and the Denmark Intelligence on his coat tails, Agent Clay travels from London to Copenhagen then to Hong Kong and Australia in a race to the finish.

Who will uncover the secret first? Will Agent Clay charm the widowed Mrs Prince into revealing the whereabouts of the formula? Or, will Rob and Melinda, an everyday Joe and his bartender girlfriend seeking a fortune, pull off the crime of the century?

For those of you who love excitement and adventure this book is a thriller that will keep you turning pages from the beginning to the end.

The Mind of a Genius by David Snowdon
(The Formula That Could Change The World)

A handsome charmer, Special Agent, Jason Clay, from the MI4 is hired to find a secret formula invented by the famous British scientist, Malcolm Prince. The only weak element in Clay's strategy to accomplish his mission is Laura Prince, the beautiful wife of the scientist.

The CIA, the Denmark Intelligence, the Australian Intelligence and many other determined individuals are also after that formula, and can't wait to get their hands on it. The competition is fierce.

The story develops through travels around the world; with the action starting in London, then moving onto Copenhagen, Hong Kong and Australia.

Full of twists, this book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through several countries before coming to a spectacular conclusion.

Marilyn Meredith aka F.M. Meredith
Author of Kindred Spirits and No Sanctuary
[...]

Malcolm Prince is a brilliant British scientist. His latest invention has caused quite a buzz from MI4 to The Denmark Intelligence group. Malcolm's invention involves a formula, so great that it will change the world. Now some of the elite agencies in the world will race around the globe from London, Copenhagen, Hong Kong and Australia to gain possession of Malcolm's formula. It won't be easy as each group is only one step behind each other.

I did not have to worry about The Mind of a Genius not being interesting as there was enough action and adventure to satisfy my taste. Though I did enjoy all the different agencies that were thrown in the mix; I didn't care for the power trips the MI4, CIA and The Denmark Intelligence had with each other. I do have to hand it to Mr. Snowdon on this novel. The storyline consisted of many twists and turns that I never knew what to expect next. It wasn't till the end that I discovered the true nature of Malcolm Prince's formula and its use. When I did learn what the formula was to be used for, all I could think was...what an ingenious idea! All and all The Mind of a Genius is a good book.

The Mind of A Genius by David Snowdon

Imagine if a genius created an invention that could literally change the world - for the better? What would a world changing invention be worth and what extent would be go to in order to get their hands on it? That is the premise behind The Mind of a Genius. I won't tell you details about the invention, for that you need to read the book.

Malcolm Prince is a brilliant British scientist and he's finalized the world changing formula. The word is out that he has succeeded and the British, American and Denmark governments are all interested. But, there are a few problems. Malcolm Prince dies without revealing the details and no one knows where he stored the formula. So, the brilliant scientist accomplished the impossible, but the world can't benefit if the formula isn't found. Then you have the concern that the formula could fall into the wrong hands.

The race is on - who will find the formula and how many people will go to jail because of their failed attempts to get their hands on the formula? A lot of money is being offered for the person or people who can get their hands on the formula. Which of these mysterious and devious people would you prefer has control of this world changing creation?

One government is trying a different approach. MI4 brings in their suave and very dangerous special agent Jason Clay. Clay is known to be a womanizer and the plan is for him to get close to Malcolm Prince's beautiful widow. It's a plum assignment for Clay and the money is good too. He meets Laura Prince and they get to know each other in the coming days. As they get acquainted and get closer, there are plenty of other people who want to get close to the beautiful widow or at least get close to her husband's formula.

The Mind of a Genius brings together some very colorful and memorable characters to the story board and the action takes the reader from London to Copenhagen, Hong Kong and Australia. Who will find the formula? What is the formula? Will Jason Clay fall for the beautiful widow? Who is the dwarf? Who is Gorgeous Steve? And, who is the young man who keeps breaking out of jail? These are just a few of the answers that author David Snowdon answers in the pages of The Mind of a Genius. Get ready for international intrigue and mystery in the pages of this book.

Malcom Prince, a British scientist, has died leaving behind something that men are willing to kill for. What is it? A project that will change the world. The stakes are high as our players take their places in this quick paced espionage read. We have Jason Clay, a James Bond type man, good looks with great appeal to women, trying to seduce the widow of Malcom to find out the secret.
We also have the CIA, whose agents definitely have some conflicts to deal with within their own group before they will even get out of the ring in the race for the project. We have a creepy little evil dwarf man, who definitely thinks he is, as the kids say, 'all that,' adding some spice to the read. Merge these characters with organized crime lords and you have quite an interesting mix, all of them after one goal, the project that will change the world.
Author,David Snowdon, has written an adventurous mystery. He does a great job interweaving the characters, both good and bad, and leaving the reader wondering just what this project is about and who will end up with the grand prize. He also puts some personal touches in, which I enjoyed. Emotions of the characters and happenings in their lives play a part of bringing the story more depth. If you like the works of such as Ian Fleming - James Bond type story - or any mystery espionage, you will love this book. Good character development, locals, and story development. All in all, a good read.

After the death of a British scientist, covert agencies around the world have taken an interest in his final work. It is believed that this scientist created a formula that will have a major impact upon the entire world. This makes the stakes quite high, especially when you see how greedy these characters are.
Freelance MI4 agent Jason Clay gets called in to help his agency find the formula. His job is to use handsome face and fit body to seduce the widow of the deceased scientist. In spite of her being older than him, Jason has no problems with being attracted to her. Actually, with his James Bond-like demeanor, he has no problems with being attracted to any woman.
Other agencies, such as the CIA are also interested and they send in their top agents to find the project. Some of these agents have some personality issues, and they don't all get along with each other. This makes for a fun read. Then of course there is a nasty little dwarf, in the picture, who is one of the bad guys. There is also a young Asian who has yet to find a lock that he can't pick. All in all I loved reading this book!
If you are a fan of Ian Fleming, Carl Hiassen, or Elmore Leonard you will find yourself hooked on this author and be able to dive right in to this tale. In spite of the James Bondish fun espionage style of the story, the author's strength is more in his development of entertaining characters, not in writing about technological gadgets. I think that being able to develop great characters takes more talent. Enjoy!