The Impenetrable Spy [Kindle Edition]

Spencer Brokaw (Author)

Book Description

Zack Carter was an ordinary person until meeting up with the CIA. Zack creates a time machine that can transport him back in time when his heart rate stops. Zack is nearly "Impenetrable" and can not be beaten. Wang Bo, a rich leader of China discovers a small statue that can make peoples worst fears come alive. He is also the leader of a mass terrorist group dubbed the Bad Hounds. Zack's main priority is to save the United States from World War 3. He travels through several missions through huge mansions, a war torn D.C., an insane asylum, and New York City.

Product Details

• File Size: 205 KB
• Print Length: 88 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1463693745
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Spencer Brokaw (June 24, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00580W9ZG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #694,365 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Thrill Ride from a Budding Young Author... August 23, 2011

By Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott

Format:Kindle Edition

I had the pleasure of formatting and reading Spencers' first novel `The Impenetrable Spy'. Not only was it well thought out, he is a writer to watch. Why? Because Spencer is only 12-years-old.

From time to time I receive free submissions to read. The importance of the query letter cannot be understated...Spencer had me at: "I am 12-years old..." Who in their right mind wouldn't give that notice? Well I am certainly glad I did.

REVIEW:

"The Impenetrable Spy' is the first novel by Spencer Brokaw. It is about a young CIA agent, who finds himself on the trail of foreign evil-doers plotting to destroy the United States. The story moves along in a logical order and is filled with suspense and intrigue.

My favorite part of the book was the maniacal lunatic who escaped the insane asylum, Dragovitch. I immediately thought how this character would make a great sub-plot, or subsequent storyline. Through Spencers' writing I could envision the villain, smiling insanely and that laughter... I can still hear that maniacal laugh in my head.

The book has energy, pace and a good story line. Of course, there is a lot of blood and killing, but hey... it's a spy thriller. It is a quick read and the energy never lets up.

`The Impenetrable Spy' is a tremendous first effort for such a young author, and I am looking forward to the sequel, which Spencer says is in the final edits. He is planning a third book in the series as well.

I hope Spencer will continue his writing career. I am one of his biggest fans, and look forward to watching him over the next decade and beyond.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Thriller from a 12-Year-Old! August 20, 2011

By Timothy Davis

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Wow! What action! The Impenetrable Spy is a first novel by a 12-year-old boy, and I'm sure we all want to encourage him to continue writing. I see that the plot has been covered in other reviews, so I will concentrate on two of the main strengths of the book - detail and energy.

For example, of the CIA's weapon's case, Spencer writes, "One thing in the case was a Sp24 rifle. It came with a silencer. It was a long, lightweight rifle that had special capabilities. It had a binocular attachment. The binoculars could take high quality HD pictures to show the CIA .... A special set of bullets went in the gun that would blow up what it would hit. The regular set of bullets for the gun was also special because they went through thick objects. They had a full metal jacket, or FMJ." Details such as this abound in the narrative.

Energy. The Impenetrable Spy starts out fast, and the pace never slackens. Here's a typical action scene from Chapter 9: "The dilapidated van still followed. Zack floored the gas pedal and started moving through lanes. An RPG flew from behind and smacked into a BMW, taking off the door and knocking the driver out of the car. Zack quickly went into autopilot mode. The seat dramatically dropped downward and pushed itself back to give Zack room. He pulled out the car's touch screen remote and clicked on weapon systems. He touched the missile icon. A blueprinted view showed the missiles on each side of the car. Zack clicked the button that said rear view camera. It showed Zack all of the possible targets from behind. He highlighted the van in red. Two huge missiles flew out of the car at the speed of light and destroyed the van. Pieces of metal flew in the air as virtually nothing was left of the van."

And this is just one of many action scenes. In fact, hardly a page goes by without Zack in mortal combat, often hand-to-hand. This is the type of energy thrillers need, and Spencer writes it. As his skill grows, this energy is Spencer's ticket. Thriller fans should buy this book not just for the fun of reading it, but so that they can have the first book of someone who promises to become a major talent in the genre.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Get Ready for a Wild Ride February 19, 2012

By P. Christopher Colter

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

The Impenetrable Spy seemingly takes its inspiration from big-budget action films and the rapid-fire pace of today's video games, and that puts it right in the wheelhouse of teen and young adult males, who will find Spencer Brokaw's debut novel captivating. Briefly, it is the story of Zack Carter, a young and gifted CIA recruit, who goes on a series of missions to preserve the peace and freedom of the United States. Zack is both smart and lucky, and manages to save the day against some pretty steep odds.

The story is non-stop action, almost from page one. I was often reminded of the James Bond movies I so loved when I was younger, as well as the many Schwarzenegger and Stallone action flicks with which I filled my time in those days. Much like those works, The Impenetrable Spy focuses more on thrills than character development and dialogue, but let's face it, that is what most people would come to a book like this for in the first place.

Other reviewers have mentioned that there are some things here that adults would probably want to change, and I concur. For example, the pace is almost too rapid at times, and some additional development could make transitions from one event to the next more believable. However, I kept in the forefront of my mind as I read The Impenetrable Spy that the author was 12 years old when he wrote it. It is a story written by a kid that would strongly appeal to the many other kids like him. While the middle-aged me liked this book, the teenage me would have absolutely loved it.

I'd be using blinders if I didn't say there is room for growth here, which is why I give this book four stars instead of five. It is definitely worth grabbing a copy of, if for no other reason than to bolster your faith in the next generation of writers.

As a fellow writer and former educator, I'd offer Spencer Brokaw one piece of advice after reading The Impenetrable Spy: Keep writing! I am looking forward to more of your work in the future.

More About the Author

Spencer Brokaw published his first book The Impenetrable Spy in 2011 at age 12. He enjoys writing and plans on creating a series. He resides in Ohio and enjoys swimming, golfing, playing the drums, and reading.