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    Network of Deceit
    Network of Deceit
    Network of Deceit
    Audiobook11 hours

    Network of Deceit

    Written by Tom Threadgill

    Narrated by Alma Cuervo

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    She’s following her instincts. They’re following her every move.

    After her rescue of nearly fifty kidnapped children made international headlines, Amara Alvarez gets what she’s worked for: a transfer to San Antonio’s
    Homicide Division. But reality sets in quickly when her first case, the suspicious death of a teenager at a crowded local water park, plunges her life into chaos.

    As the investigation moves forward, Amara finds herself stalked online by cybercriminals who uncover her personal life in frightening detail. With few leads,
    she’s forced to resort to unconventional methods to find the killer and prevent her first murder investigation from ending up in the cold case files.

    Tom Threadgill is back with another riveting page-turner featuring the detective who is willing to put everything on the line to see justice served and lives protected.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateFeb 2, 2021
    ISBN9781705017067

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    • 5/5
      Great book with playful humor. REALLY enjoyed listening and trying to find out who the bad guys were. Also learned a lot about security and the gaming world.
    • 5/5
      Title: Network of Deceit (Amara Alvarez #2)Author: Tom ThreadgillPages: 384Year: 2021Publisher: RevellMy rating: 5 put pf 5 starsThe main character is introduced in the novel Collision of Lies, which I highly recommend! Tom Threadgill weaves suspense-filled tales that will definitely keep readers burning the midnight oil to finish! In Network of Deceit, Detective Amara Alvarez is looking for the person responsible for a teen’s death while also facing hard family news. The clues are few and the list of suspects is quite long. While trying to find something concrete to back up her gut instinct, she has to keep the case from going cold. A fellow detective named Starksy is interested in dating Alvarez but is afraid of ruining their friendship not to mention making working together difficult if things go south.I don’t know if I could choose which one of the two books thus far are better because they both are wonderful tales. The ending in this tale was a surprise, and it left some questions about the why of who did the crime unanswered. The only negative part for me was having a character suffering from cancer. It’s as if authors don’t know what other ailments folks suffer with, and those of us who have been beside others who suffered find reading it in a book quite hard. I noticed too very little references to anything regarding the faith or beliefs of the characters.If you are looking for a high-octane ride and a story that will leave you looking for the author’s next book, here it is! It is an outstanding story, and I can’t wait to see what comes next for Detective Alvarez!Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.
    • 4/5
      Amara Alvarez is a homicide detective in Texas. A teen boy is found dead in a water park, and Amara has to figure out why and how. This story deals with hackers and is pretty engaging, but Amara is kind of unlikeable, and is hard to sympathize with.
    • 4/5
      I was so glad to see that there was a book after Collision of Lies so we could read more about Amara Alvarez. This story is a continuation of the first book and I do recommend reading them in order. Amara is a great female lead as she is strong, independent, and smart. I enjoyed the relationship between Amara and “Starsky” and found the characters to once again be intriguing. I liked the twists and turns in this novel that always kept me guessing. I think that themes of faith were subtler and perhaps lost a bit in the suspense, but the novel is clean and enjoyable to read. Overall, I liked this novel and look forward to more by this author!I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishing. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
    • 4/5
      Network of Deceit is book two in the Amara Alvarez series. I really liked Amara in the first book and enjoyed getting to know her on a deeper level in this book as well as some of the other characters. Even though this could be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading Collision of Lies first.In Network of Deceit, Amara is assigned her first case as a detective in homicide. When a boy dies at a local water park in what appears to be an accidental death, Amara questions foul play. What she uncovers is quite a tangled web of deceit where she is left with as many questions as answers. Although I did find the story to get bogged down at times with details, I was invested in the story and intrigued with the plot and I knew I wanted to keep reading until the end to find out what happens. There were definitely some surprises and twists I did not see coming.I was given a copy of this book by the author and publisher. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
    • 5/5
      It is a very enjoyable read. Kept you guessing throughout the book. Interesting twist at the end.The storyline starting with the new homicide detective was well-paced. You became more invested in the story as it unfolded. It appeared to be a slow story but eventually, you come to realize that is likely how a homicide investigation would be in reality.
    • 5/5
      This is the second book in this series and I think even better than the first. I really like Amara and Starsky. There is a lot of suspense and we get some romance. I enjoyed the computer stuff a lot. Amara has her first case in Homicide and it is interesting to see how she goes about solving this case. We also learn a lot more about her family. This has a lot of twists and turns. I received a copy of this book from Revell for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
    • 5/5
      Looking for an action-filled, high-paced novel with a strong female as the main character? Network of Deceit starts out with a bang and it never lets up as we once again see Detective Amara Alvarez at work! Amara is now a detective with the San Antonio Homicide Division and her investigation of a teenager's death turns into a look at cybercrime and its toll on society. Author Tom Threadgill shares another glimpse of this multi-faceted detective with the ability to see beyond the obvious and think outside the box! And then there's Detective Jeremiah "Starsky" Peckham! Will these two detectives discover that there's more to their relationship than a working partnership?Network of Deceit is a clean read, with lots of twists and turns and an "I didn't see that coming" ending. I'm looking forward to more adventures with this intriguing female protagonist!I received a copy of this book from Revell. There was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.
    • 5/5
      Network of Deceit by Tom Threadgill is the second book in his Amara Alvarez series. This is the continuing story of Amara Alvarez, now a San Antonio Homicide detective. Her first case is the suspicious death of a teenager at a local water park. But things are not what they seem. I haven’t read the first book, but this one can be read as a stand-alone. There are references to Amara’s first case but it doesn’t have to be read before this one. I liked the camaraderie between Amara and Starsky. The suspense level kept you turning the pages to find out how Amara was going to figure everything out. The twist at the end was very unexpected! I received this book from the publisher for my honest review.
    • 4/5
      A year ago, I read the first book in this series. Initially I was hesitant because I rarely read books by male authors—especially when the main character is female. But I was pleasantly surprised by the main character, Amara Alvarez. She is a great character who feels authentic, so I had no hesitation upon picking up book two of the series, Network of Deceit.I like that this story isn’t oversold with unnecessary violence, foul language, etc. This is a well-written Christian suspense story that kept me guessing and turning pages. The characters are believable, the plot is strong, humor is dispersed throughout (which is always a plus for me) and the romance is enjoyable and light.This is a great book for those who enjoy a good, clean, suspense story.Dɪsᴄʟᴏsᴜʀᴇ: I ʀᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴀ ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟɪᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʀʏ ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴏғ ᴛʜɪs ʙᴏᴏᴋ. Mʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ᴡᴀs ɴᴏᴛ ɪɴғʟᴜᴇɴᴄᴇᴅ.
    • 5/5
      Thank you in advance to the publisher, Revell (a division of Baker Books), for providing a complimentary review copy through. A positive review was not required or requested, and all words are my own. Last year I was privileged enough to be on the Revell Reads review team for the author’s Collision of Lies. After reading that, and then hearing about this novel I couldn’t wait to get it. And, I was THRILLED to be a blogger for this book, the second (2nd) in the Amara Alvarez series. If you haven’t read Collision of Lies, I highly recommend reading that first, as there are some references to it in this book. While the first one was intense, this one was more suspense, but with a dash of humor. I definitely enjoyed this one a lot more than the first one. Readers will see one “romance” break up, but one going strong. I kind of suspected the second one would be a “forever” deal. In addition to the return of now Homicide Detective, Amara Alvarez, Threadgill also brought along Detective Jeremiah Peckham, aka: Starsky. Which, I’ll be honest, he is my favorite character. And, he definitely brought the humor to this read. But, it isn’t all laughs either. The intense and intriguing cover drew me right away. And, it almost looks sinister. The plot; involving the internet and hacking; was exciting, terrifying, kept me guessing up until the end. There are references to codes and virtual cash so readers unfamiliar with those aspects might find this a challenging read. Thus the dialogue and characters were very realistic. Threadgill opens with newly assigned Homicide Detective Amara Alvarez watching a video – a woman finding the deceased body of a teen (Zachary Coleman) at a water park. While not yet a homicide, Amara is looking at the suspicious death. It doesn’t help she is getting an icy cold reception in homicide. One of the detectives, Travis Rutledge, is harassing Amara who he doesn’t feel paid her dues; this is despite her actions during “Cotulla” (Collision of Lies). The only bright spot is her “meals” with Starsky, though they aren’t officially dating. I really disliked Lt. Segura who I felt there was something up with. At first, the death looks like heatstroke from alcohol consumption. There is a mention of vodka being snuck in via water bottles. I actually saw this happen several years ago at a race track. I watched a group of people pouring vodka into Dasani bottles to take into the track, so the practice is very much a real deal. Anyway … As Amara investigates – unofficially as there is nothing to determine it a homicide yet – she finds the victim has no social media presence, worked at Target, and had no criminal background. Another suspicious deal – splotchy security outages at the water park. The father of the victim is appreciative of Amara’s diligence; he wants to know the truth of what happened. Amara also wants to search the home and decides to come back a few days later. She discovers a wad of cash that the teen didn’t get from saving up paychecks. What she finds leads her to an interesting group of teens, hacking, and ransom ware. And, the author gives us a bunch of suspects – Haley, Liam, Matias who met in an online game. They’re not exactly Zach’s friends per se.Amara doesn’t get too far into her investigation when she gets a creepy call that is very personal. But, she doesn’t back down and neither do the threats – from power outages to blocking her debit cards – someone wants her to stop. Though why? Up to this point she doesn’t have much for an investigation let alone an arrest. It is mostly speculation. Amara also learns some devastating news about her mother – but thankfully her mother has someone to help her. When the kids don’t cooperate, Amara goes to their parents. Amara also finds that there was a power outage at the home where Zachary’s grandmother is. That, combined with her out power outage, along with the water park’s breach – it sparks something in the investigation.Haley goes to talk, but stops; Liam’s mother wants a concrete deal; Matias offers something, but very little. Amara soon learns about the “business” which then turns the investigation around. It never is deemed a homicide and the author keep the mystery going up until the end. She learns her stalker and the killer are two different people in the shocking end. There was a final twist, right before the epilogue, that I didn’t see coming. I understood it, but it was definitely a shock. I really couldn’t put it down and while it took me four (4) days, it would’ve taken half the time had I not been sick or been reading another novel for an online “book club” at the same time. Some of the fun Starsky moments included a “death by snack cake” comment; a speedo comment; as well as his notorious appetite. There is also a little kiss between him and Amara. Despite being distributed by a Christian themed publisher, this has no real references to Christianity or faith. It is a clean read without sex or foul language. Fans of the genre as well as those who’ve read Collision of Lies are sure to enjoy this read. I will definitely be reading the third (3rd) book when it comes out due to the “open” ending of this one, along with Amara’s mom’s health update. I was also hoping for the origin of Starsky’s nickname, which didn’t surface, so that is another reason I’m looking forward to book three (#3).
    • 5/5
      It has been a long while since I was so wrapped up in a book. I had never heard of this author until LT. Have to say that when I got my early reader copy, I was concerned with the fact that the author was a member of a Christian writers group. Immediately I thought that it would be full of religious references as I have given up on a few books that did. Not the case at all with this author - just no swearing and no crazy sex scenes. It was really well written, and moved along like a bullet train. I could not put it down and at the same time, wanted to savour it. I really liked Amara - she kicked some serious butt!! The writing style was fast-paced and flew across the pages. The subject was also very interesting and when i thought for sure i knew who 'did it', i was very wrong. I will most definitely read the novel preceding, "Collision of Lies" and everything that comes after! Well done and really enjoyed it!
    • 5/5
      Amara Alvarez, author Tom Threadgill’s kickbutt detective, is back in Network of Deceit, and is this a good one! Amara is new to San Antonio’s homicide division and eager to tackle her first case. And it’s a puzzler. I loved how Amara works through the case and gets down to the facts. Her style is part dogged police work/part intuition, a good combo for a case that may not really be a case. Amara is a wonderfully complex character. She loves her job and her family and has all the angst of keeping things balanced. Her personal life takes a backseat, but she is re-examining that in light of her relationship with Starsky, another detective. It’s a fledgling relationship, but coming along nicely for those who like a little romance thrown in. Family concerns are also keeping Amara a little off-kilter. The case is serious, but Threadgill inserts just the right amount of humor to keep the characters human, if you know what I mean. Amara and the rest are true-to-life, not superheroes or arch villains, but dedicated men and women vs. smart criminals with flaws and vulnerabilities. Although the reader discovers whodunit along with Amara, the ending has a big twist I did not see coming — a big plus in my book.Network of Deceit is book 2 in a series which just keeps getting better as it progresses. That’s saying a lot, because book 1, Collision of Lies, made my best of 2020 list. This novel will definitely be on the best of 2021 list. I can’t wait see what Threadgill has in store for Amara in upcoming releases.Highly RecommendedAudience: adults(Thanks to Revell for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
    • 4/5
      Amara Alvarez is new to homicide and is assigned her first case. There are references to the prior book and what lead to her being there. She has no desk and no support in the department except for her friend Starsky. Very well done. We see her struggling to figure out the case.
    • 5/5
      I received an advanced reading copy of Network of Deceit by Tom Threadgill in the LibraryThing give away. In the beginning of the book, I thought it was a bit choppy & didn't flow well. However, I kept reading and I'm glad I did. This book was quite entertaining with several twists and turns I'd definitely read more by this author and especially if the main character, Amara Alvarez is featured.
    • 4/5
      Network of Deceit is the second in a series about Detective Amara Alvarez of the San Antonio Police Department. Although, they mention the case from the first book, it doesn’t deter from this separate story. I had no idea there was another book prior until after I read this one and still enjoyed it.A teenage boy is found dead floating in an inner tube on a lazy river of a water park. Did he die from heat stroke, drug overdose or something worse? This is what Alvarez investigates. One she finds out he is murdered, she finds out he is a cybercriminal, along with his three friends. I found the story to be entertaining, slow at first but picked up. It has a few surprises that made it interesting.
    • 4/5
      I have read the first book in this series, Collision of Lies, and enjoyed this one just as much, The book kept me interested throughout and there was enough suspense to make me not want to put the book down. I hope his next book in this series is released soon as I'm looking forward to reading that also. I would recommend this author's books.
    • 4/5
      This book was given to me by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.When Detective Amara Alvarez, new to the homicide division, is given her first case. She doesn't give up, even though there is no confirmation yet that this is a homicide. Working on this case alone, dealing with family issues, and some personal stuff, she is relentless. She wants to prove to everyone that she deserves to be there and can handle herself. This about the gaming world and hackers. There is a lot of IT information, but not enough to lose you. This is the 2nd book in the series, and even though I encourage anyone who hasn't read Collision of Lies to do so, you would be fine reading this one first. Thank you NetGalley, Tom Threadgill and Revell Books.
    • 4/5
      Wonderful book, several good twists. I like Amara though she has a blind spot and a chip on her shoulder, despite that she seems to be a great cop with good instincts. There are some interesting dynamics going on in the homicide department that I think will be further cleared up in the next book, while the case was tied up nicely, the ending with her boss had me scratching my head a little bit.
    • 5/5
      Now I have read the first book that featured Amara Alvarez and loved her, her mind and determination found and rescued children, and she is determined again. Her mind tells her the teenage found dead at the water park was murdered, now to prove it!I loved the way the mind of this author works, wow, and found myself page turning for answers.The life of this young detective is so real, we deal with everyday problems, she is the new kid on the block in her office, and she is being bullied. Her mom the cement of her family is sick, she is reflecting on her relationship with her friend, and the guy who comes when she calls, Starsky!I was surprised how this story unfolded and amazed at how the story ended, some I never saw coming, and now I can't wait for the next book in this story!I received the book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.
    • 5/5
      Network of Lies is the second book in the Amara Alvarez series and I am so glad that I read it. I think the first few chapters were a little slow but once I got into it I couldn't put it down...not even when I looked up and saw it was after midnight. You know you have a good book with twists and turns when you have to scold yourself for thinking of turning to the end because you simply can't wait to find out who done it. I didn't though because I didn't want to ruin it for me. I am now off to order the first book Collision of Lies and hope it is just as good. If so then I have found a new author to follow.I received this from LibraryThing Early Reviewers for an honest review.
    • 3/5
      Amara is the new detective on the force and her first case is one that should be a slam/dunk drowning case but it turns out to be anything but simple and not a drowning, but murder using all the 21st century tech there is.
    • 4/5
      I read Collision of Lies by this author and couldn’t wait for his next book. I’m so happy this has many of the same characters... Amara Alvarez and her lizard Larry, Starsky, Mama. Everything I liked about his first book is here. A realistic police procedural, trying to put clues together with unwilling “persons of interest “ while juggling an also realistic home life with likable characters. Just the right amount of plot turns as the suspect is uncovered little by little. Local San Antonio atmosphere too.
    • 4/5
      'Network of Deceit', Tom Threadgill's second 'starring' San Antonio PD's Amanda Alvarez. is a tightly plotted procedural that's fast paced and covers some timely topics. The writing moves the story along quickly and the author shows a nice touch in developing his characters.Detective Alvarez is new to her role and isn't particularly welcome in it among her peers, who feel she received an undeserved promotion. As a newbie, she isn't given the most challenging assignments, so it's no surprise when she's sent to see the medical examiner about the suspicious death of a teen at a local water park. On first glance, it appears to be pretty cut and dried, but the ME's suspicions turn out to be well-founded and it appears the young man was murdered. Alvarez gains an ally in 'Starsky', a male detective who's pretty much her only friend in the department, and they begin the hard investigative work. When a stack of cash is discovered in the deceased teen's room, it becomes apparent that the young man may have been involved in extracurricular activities that contributed to his demise. Since 3 friends were at the water park with him on the day he died, Alvarez and Starsky begin the process of mining them for information, additionally tapping into the CCTV resources available at the park.Concurrently, Alvarez's mother faces significant health challenges that begin to affect both the detective's work and her down time. She leans on Starsky's for support and is able to balance her family connections with her important police work. The situation with her mother, I felt, was one of the strongest subplots of the book, humanizing Alvarez and allowing her to step outside her otherwise laser focus on solving the crime at hand. With all that going on, progress is eventually made and the conclusion is a rather tricky one.Network of Deceit is a fine procedural with a strong lead character that has the potential to go far. The writing is solid and the dialogue is realistic, and although I had a couple questions along the way about technical issues I felt overall the computer-related topics were handled pretty well. The author's ability to maintain interest and realism while avoiding strong language, sex, and violence is to be commended.I was provided a pre-publication copy of Network of Deceit by the publisher in exchange for this honest review.