The Eighth Day [Kindle Edition]

Tom Avitabile (Author)

Book Description

A chemical engineer sets in motion a horrendous explosion killing hundreds of commuters and himself. Hollywood’s hottest sex symbol assassinates a sitting senator. A grandmother stages a sophisticated attack on a train causing massive damage. An airplane full of Silicon Valley’s brightest is blown up while refueling. A series of deadly, unrelated events or the unlikely start of an insidious new terror network? As Science Advisor to the President, William “Wild Bill” Hiccock is tasked with assembling a team to identify and stop the threat, whether homegrown or foreign. His team – a retired Navy admiral, a wise-guy computer hacker sprung from federal prison, and his ex-wife, a leading behavioral psychologist – must identify and destroy their elusive adversary who always seems to be a step ahead.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

TOM AVITABILE, a Senior VP/Creative Director at a New York advertising firm, is a writer, director, and producer with numerous film and television credits. He has an extensive background in engineering and computers, including work on projects for the House Committee on Science and Technology, which helped lay the foundation for THE EIGHTH DAY, his first novel. In his spare time, Tom is a professional musician and an amateur woodworker. He recently completed his third novel in the William “Wild Bill” Hiccock, Quarterback Operations Group series.

 

Product Details

• File Size: 955 KB
• Print Length: 476 pages
• Publisher: Fiction Studio Books (April 10, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007A2SR1K
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,112 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars More Than a Thriller April 25, 2012

By bucklist

Format:Kindle Edition

As a female and first-time reader of a thriller, I was absolutely mesmerized and could not put down The Eighth Day. Not only was the story riveting but Tom Avitabile's research and knowledge of computers, bombs, mathematics, and the various branches of the military contributed to the realism of this well-crafted novel. These details are real and, therefore, informative and educational to the reader. Since this book's narrative language is not formal or technical, it allows for easy reading. Tom Avitabile also lets us into the main character's background, inner thoughts, and tender feelings. I did not want the book to end. I wanted to know more about Hiccock, the main character, and his ex-wife, Janice. I know the book is a thriller but Tom Avitabile made me care about them. I look forward to reading his next book and hope Hiccock and his ex-wife are in it.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling, fascinating page turner. April 23, 2012

By Kevin M. Holmgren

Format:Paperback

I found Tom's book a very interesting read. I am trying to find other words besides the cliches that always come to mind like page turner, thriller, cant put it down, but I am a reader not a writer so I must resort to what I feel. I was really magnetized to this story. Tom really knows how to draw you in with the logic of his story line and then throws a left hook that makes you just keep rolling the events you just read over and over in your head - "yeah, but why did she..." "right, but how did he...". I enjoyed The Eighth Day immensely, and recommend it to anyone who likes to think while they read. That might sound nonsensical, but this book is not PAP. It is an interesting story that makes you think, because it makes sense - even the horrible things that happen, you say wow yeah that could happen, and THAT is what keeps you riveted to it.

Thanks Tom - gimme more!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars So Real it's SCARY April 17, 2012

By David J

Format:Kindle Edition

The Eighth Day artfully weaves together a terrorist manhunt, the latest technology, presidential politics and the personal family dynamic of the main character into a thrilling narrative that keeps you guessing and more importantly provides a serious warning of what is possible today with the means and motive to prey on the unexpecting masses. It reads very theatrically, so it was very easy to imagine the visual images and colorful characters that construct this new take on the politcal thriller/crime novel.

I highly recommend picking it up. It is a quick read, but it will stay in your head long after the last page.

More About the Author

TOM AVITABILE, a Senior V.P./Creative Director at a New York advertising firm, is a writer, director, and producer with numerous film and television credits. He has an extensive background in engineering and computers, including work on projects for the House Committee on Science and Technology, which helped lay the foundation for The Eighth Day, his first novel. In his spare time, Tom is a professional musician and an amateur woodworker. He is currently at work on his third novel in the William "Wild Bill" Hiccock, Quarterback Operations Group series.