Degree of Caution

by Sibyl Avery Jackson

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1881524272
• ISBN13: 9781881524274
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Professional Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Very Timely

I bet you "don't leave home without it". That saying, which once referred to a credit card, probably has more meaning today associated with your cell phone. While you might forget your credit card or even leave it at home on purpose, chances are, you won't go far without your cell phone.Monica Sinclair is a retired FBI special agent with "active" status. That means she takes on the occasional assignment. But what she really wants to do in her "retirement" is write novels and be left alone. After completing a very successful assignment, her only thoughts are of sitting on the beach and of completing her next novel, which is due to the publisher before too long. Monica's brother, Michael, is Assistant Deputy Director of the FBI. Michael calls to congratulate his sister on another job well done. But before concluding the call he starts to discuss another assignment. Monica wants none of it, but Michael convinces her to meet him at home for the weekend so they can discuss the details. He says if she still isn't interested after that, he will get someone else. "Home" turns out to be the residence of their 77-year-old grandmother "Sweets". The assignment is to penetrate Bayou City Wireless in Houston, Texas. Bayou City Wireless is lead by Victor Conti. But it is his twin brother, Gerald, who is heading up the Excalibur Project. The company has been testing a new cell phone, the Excalibur, in the very small town of Bastrop. When most of the members of the test group end up dead, almost everyone places the blame on a small oil company and its hazardous waste site. Only one person in the test group wonders if it could possibly have anything to do with the new cell phones being tested. That was Monica's assignment. To infiltrate the company and determine if the cell phones had anything to do with the deaths. The assignment is full of twists, turns, and surprises. And if Monica is not really careful, it could be her last. This is a very well written and a very suspenseful novel. Ms. Jackson, a real-life former spokesperson for a Houston wireless company, has delivered a very believable and up-to-the-minute tale of intrigue. Through the web of lies, hate, greed, and lust for power we see the story of real people and of life, just like we are living it today.

Suspense has a new face

Sibyl Avery Jackson's debut novel, Degree of Caution, is full of excitement with many twists. It has everything you look for in a suspense novel - intrigue, drama, and murder. Monica Sinclair is a woman of many faces. Writer, sister, undercover FBI agent, and one faceshe is having trouble relating to, daughter. Her brother, Michael, also works for the FBI, and he has a case in which he knows Monica would be perfect. Bayou City Wireless is under investigation for its connection with some questionable deaths. Michael wants Monica to goin to unearth the connection. The hard part is convincing Monica she is perfect for the job.After an unforeseen incident, Monica cannot say no. What she finds is more than she expected - a fashion designer, love, a brother who brings a new meaning to `sibling jealousy',and her father. Degree of Caution is a great read if you are in the mood to uncover some deep dirt. I did find it at one point predictable. However, it did not stop my heart from beating any fasteror less anxious to turn the pages to see how it all turned out. Although it says Sibyl is working on another Monica Sinclair novel, the ending rather puts closure to many of the main characters as if this was the final book. I, personally, would like to see more of Monica. This is a great start for a new series. JackiAPOOO BookClub

Kudos !! .........Degree of Caution

This novel offers a great plot with well developed, multi-faceted characters. Definitely a page turner that successfully integrates a potpourri of corporate scandal, romance, murder and suspense. Ms. Jackson also offers excellent portrayals of complex and healthy family relationships. Looking forward to Monica's next adventure.

Suspense, Suspense & More Suspense

While the first 3 chapters of this book left a big "?" on my face (too many characters thrown at me at once), I find this book to be overall well written & could hardly put it down near the end. I was a little disappointed that Monica could not save her new love, but I am glad that she made amends with her father. I find Ms. Jackson to have a very unique talent for creating characters and I was able to envision them all and every situation. Keep up the good work!

A Must Read by All!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It pulls you in right from the beginning with suspense that carries you to the end. The plot is plausible and makes you wonder what else is going on that the government is not telling. I cannot wait to read what Monica Sinclair, the main character, will be up to next. Excellent job for a debut novel.