OPENING: The Adventures of Chase Manhattan (The Breakthrough Trilogy) [Kindle Edition]

Stephen Tremp (Author)

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A scientific breakthrough of such magnitude it could radically alter the future of humanity—for better or worse—is in the wrong hands. Graduate students from M.I.T. have stolen a breakthrough in wormholes from renowned Professor of Physics Nicholas Fischer. Their leader, Nick Fischer Jr., has convinced the group to assassinate powerful politicians and World Bank executives, privy to the discovery, to prevent them from using it for their own New World Order agenda and egregious profits. Using wormholes for swift, traceless, attacks and exits, they execute the first mission. Fischer Sr. is arrested for the murders, having been framed by his son.

Chase Manhattan, man of danger, and part of a new breed of modern-day discovery seekers, desires to settle down. He’s met a beautiful woman he hadn’t seen since high school and seeks a long-lasting relationship. Ready to leave crime-solving behind, he’s taking a position as an associate professor of physics at UC Irvine. His idyllic plans are interrupted when he uncovers the scheme.

As if tampering with wormholes in unchartered spatial realms wasn’t enough trouble, the naïve use of these portals unlocks Pandora’s Box, unleashing demonic forces of Biblical, Armageddon magnitude. China’s leadership has been usurped by a military leader who is now possessed by an archfiend from hell and its army is backed up by a demonic host of death angels on a mission to kill the entire human race, thrusting global events toward World War III almost overnight

Love, sacrifice, greed, betrayal, and spiritual contemplation define this thriller of science gone too far. Chase Manhattan must discover a depth of courage and rely on the strength of his sole mate Susan Anderson if he is to destroy this technology mankind is clearly not ready for.

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• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 863 KB
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006X4ER9W
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,561 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to the Chase, January 19, 2012

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Arlee Bird (pico rivera, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: OPENING: The Adventures of Chase Manhattan (The Breakthrough Trilogy) (Kindle Edition)

I am a big fan of BREAKTHROUGH, the first book of the Chase Manhattan series, so I was looking forward to OPENING. Author Stephen Tremp has not only not disappointed with the the new installment, but also raised the bar in OPENING, providing a slick complex action thriller.

The story continues where the previous book left off. The struggle between opposing factions of scientists trying to gain control of briefcases that contain what could be the fate of the world expands on a worldwide scale as statesmen and nations become involved in a tense standoff. Powers and principalities may be leading the world toward a potential Armageddon.

The scope of the story is breathtaking and the action is non-stop. Along the way I started to become concerned that Tremp was losing control of the story with too many things happening too quickly. However, skillfully the pieces of the story are brought together into a climax that left me excited for the next installment of the series.

All of our favorite characters from the first book are back in fine form as we are introduced to new and equally memorable players in the story. The events are so plausible that at times I was nodding in agreement thinking, "Yeah, that could happen." The story is cued directly from current world events and scientific breakthroughs. There's nothing overly difficult to understand here since the technology comes across as clear and realistic.

Although this book is written in such a way that it will stand alone, I would recommend readers who haven't read the first book to start with BREAKTHROUGH before reading this. It's not a necessity, but starting with OPENING is something akin to climbing aboard a roller coaster in the middle of the ride--you'll miss a lot of fun. The two books together provide a great ride, but on it's own OPENING is an entirely satisfying reading experience.

I'll definitely be on board when the next book, ESCALATION,comes around. I think once you've read OPENING you will too.