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Point Deception Hardcover – December 5, 2010

by Jim Gilliam (Author)

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In August 1956 a troubled teen-age boy runs away from home, seeking the grand adventures he has only read about. Lying about his age he enlists in the Coast Guard at fourteen. A decade later, his career takes him to Vietnam where he is awarded the Silver Star Medal for gallantry. Returning home, he begins a new career as an undercover narcotics agent. Undergoing torture when his cover is blown, he prays for rescue.

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5.98 x 0.69 x 9.02 inches
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December 5, 2010
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1609106210
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978-1609106218
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Point Deception brings the reader into a story of an emotional and riveting tale of fictional incidents, events and intrigue.This is a "must read" book for those who enjoy action packed military and law enforcement novels. Gilliam has a unique style that will set him apart as a refreshing written voice. --Pacific Book Review

Point Deception has a strict, no-frills and no-nonsense approach to storytelling. Overall, Point Deception is an interesting novel that draws its rapid-fire pace from real life scenarios that are complex, disturbing, and touching, making this thriller an engaging production.
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Booklocker.com, Inc. (December 5, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1609106210
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1609106218
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 17 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.69 x 9.02 inches

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Like the protagonist in his book, Point Deception, Jim Gilliam ran away from home and joined the Coast Guard at fourteen. That was the begining of his young Indiana Jones style adventure that continues today. He served on active duty with the Coast Guard from January 1957 until June 1966. In June 1978 he joined the Army as an airborne combat physician assistant. Leaving the Army in August 1986 he was employed in civilian practice until May 2001 when he joined the Navy's Military Sealift Command as a civilian mariner physician assistant. He is a veteran of multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf in support of operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. He started writing Point Decption while his ship was cruising off of the coast of Kuwait.

His book Point Deception garnered an honorable mention in the 2012 New York Beach Book Awards competition and was the number one finalist in the thriller category for the 2012 National Indie Excellence Awards. His short story "One Came Back" adapted from the sequel to Point Deception, The Campeche Reprisal (available soon) is the first runner-up in the WritersType May 2012 short story competition and will be automatically entered in the WritersType Annual First Chapter Contest.

Jim retired from the Military Sealift Command in February 2010. A native Texan, he now resides in Warwick, New York where he is busy writing the sequel to Point Deception, The Campeche Reprisal.

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This is more than a typical thriller. It shows us the amazing life behind the main character and his coming of age.

Too many times we are just thrown into the action or a current story with no background on the characters we grow to love. Author Jim Gilliam defies that, and gives us such depth to his story.

Tim Kelly, our main character, has had an interesting life and we are alongside during these events.

Gilliam has built a very in depth world. His writing style moves the story along perfectly. As a thriller things seem to move fast, but this isn't forced. A natural flow to go along with the dynamic character development.

I can't speak to the accuracy of events, but I was thoroughly entertained by the authors fiction based on some real events. I do feel the Coast Guard is very much the unsung hero of the US armed forces, and this story shows a little glimpse into that world. Of course there is much more to the book, but spoilers are never a good thing.

It's a great read, and certainly worth your time.

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2013

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Being a former Coast Guard member I thought this would be an exciting story to read. I just couldn't get into the plot and the dialog was lifeless; real people don't talk like that. This book has some of its basis developed from the tragic `friendly fire' incident of the Point Welcome and being a crew member involved in that military episode, I found the emotion phony. Also, as a member of the real life Point Welcome story, there are things from that episode that never came to light in the investigation and perhaps has colored my objectivity and sympathy for the protagonist in "Point Deception."

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2013

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This book was more than I expected from the beginning until the end. I couldn't put it down until I finsihed reading it. I would strongly recommend it to anyone that likes a thriller. It mentioned so many towns that I am familiar with so it made it even more interesting. Keep up the good work Jim. (I did purchase the hard copy).

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2010

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Devoured the book in a couple of days. Being a Coast Guard veteran myself I really doubly intrigued. But the lightning quick pace put me into the fray and I just could not put it down. If there were any criticism it would be that it just ended .. and I'm going ... "what!" ... what about the fiance??? How's his mom?? Did she and Dave get married??? But I guess that's what a sequel is all about.. can't wait!

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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2014

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Loved the way it started off with what was going on then got in to the 82 footer action then back to the drugs

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2014

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Couldn't even get through the first third of the book. Dialogue was stilted and unrealistic. The character development was abysmal. Brutal. Even at 99 cents, save your money.

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2012

Point Deception by Jim Gilliam was a great book filled with action, suspense and intrigue. The story follows Tim Kelly's life as he explores the world in an attempt to find himself and adventure. At a young age Tim's father abandons him so he develops friendships with the Paterson brothers, Dave Holt, a local sheriff, and Rudolfo Guzman, a kingpin in the Campche drug cartel. When he was growing up, Tim saw Rudolfo as a father figure and never knew that he was involved in the cartel. Rudolfo encouraged Tim and gave him money to follow his dreams, saving his life several times along the way. Rudolfo's money enabled Tim to start his adventure at the age of 14 when he left home and joined the Coast Guard.
Tim was reckless and impulsive and stayed in and out of trouble during his time in the Coast Guard, but he always stayed true to his beliefs. He never backed down from a fight and was an honorable man. The book follows Tim's adventures in the Coast Guard and eventually lands him in Vietnam where he experiences a life changing accident. When the Coast Guard boat he is on is shot at by his own country in a "friendly fire" accident several of his friends are killed. Tim retaliates against the unjust treatment of his fallen comrades and is eventually discharged from the Coast Guard. Upon leaving the Coast Guard, Tim finds that his life has come full circle when he accepts a job as an undercover agent. His assignment is to infiltrate Rudolfo's camp and bring him down. Tim has to destroy the one man who helped him succeed the most in life.
This book was very entertaining and I couldn't wait to see what happened to Tim next. I look forward to reading more books by Jim Gilliam in the future. His first book was a great success!

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