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Patriot Schemes

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Two years following the release of his debut novel Hidden Impact, author Charles Neff pens another gripping political thriller - Patriot Schemes - a tale of antiterrorist intrigue set in the United States.

Neff begins the fast-pasted novel by introducing each of the story's primary characters, most of them players in various branches of the U.S. government. Initially creating the impression that the characters' roles are unrelated, it soon becomes clear that their association with one another is intertwined in a sticky web of lies and deceit, potentially jeopardizing national security as power mongers rear their ugly heads.

In a classic battle of good versus evil, Neff paints an eerie picture of how much damage money and power can do when combined with evil thoughts and deeds. Neff also sprinkles in a little romance, creating a novel that will appeal to a wide audience.

What will surprise first-time readers of Neff, however, is how he masterfully controls the unfolding of the story...offering enough gripping detail to keep readers on the edge of their seats but without giving away the plot.

With such obvious talent permeating from each and every chapter, Patriot Schemes has the potential to be a best seller. If you haven't read Neff yet, Patriot Schemes will transform you into a faithful fan.

Don't pick this up unless you have three uninterupted hours ahead of you- you can't put it down. Rich senators form a secret conspiracy to take over the USA using anti-middle eastern sentiment (post 9-11) somewhat as Hitler used anti-semitism in the 1930's. Secret underground bunkers, private air strips, missing persons, double agents - it's all here, along with a naive hero and heroine(aren't all heros naive?) who fearlessly raid the secret bunker using a bright yellow car, right under the noses of the private security guards.

Neff spins another great story. I simply couldn't put the book down -stayed up way past my bedtime reading it! Fast-paced plot, with surprises waiting around every corner.. what fun!

After reading Charles Neff's book "Patriot Schemes", I ws left with a combination of fear and hope as to what could happen in our country when some individuals crave power while others fight back. He crafted a plot that kept me mesmerized and on the edge throughout, while creating characters that were believable, definitely not "cardboard". Absolutely well worth reading.

Patriot Schemes is just my kind of book. Its topic, politics and government, is interesting, and its characters have jobs and live lives that I'm curious about. Watergate and 9-11 make the plot believable, and the interwoven sequence of events is exciting to the point where I had trouble putting the book down. I'd love to read another like this one.

Intriguing story with enchanting characters and great suspense. Type font is extremely good. A fun read.

Patriot Schemes is a quick moving political mystery. The characters are well defined and likeable, which assists the author in grabbing hold of the reader. As the story unfolds, questions to the motivation of each character only makes the novel more enjoyable. This book is fun from beginning to end.