Earthquake Games: An Eileen Reed Mystery

by Bonnie Ramthun

Book Overview

Detective Eileen Reed - "the savviest heroine since Kinsey Millhone" (Carolyn Hart) returns in this shattering thriller by the author of Ground Zero...After a freak Colorado earthquake, two people are found murdered. Detective Eileen Reed and her partner are called to investigate. But as Eileen races to uncover the pieces of the puzzle, she is confronted with a frightening connection between the murders and the tremors - and the possibility that this...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1539854760
• ISBN13: 9781539854760
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Love this author!

I'm not quite done reading this book (about 20 pages to go) and I have throughly enjoyed reading it. About half way through, I knew I would be looking to find her other books, as this book is part of a series from her first book. I love the characters and hope I will find them in more of her books. I have read some of the other reviews here and was appalled at some of the poor comments. I've read thousands of books and rarely do I find every last detail accurate, which several people complained about, but you know what? That is why it is called FICTION! If this had been a doctoral thesis on earthquakes, I would have expected accuracy in all details. Instead read this book for the fun and entertainment it provides, and go with the flow. Now I have to go finish the book and trust Bonnie will be writing many more books in the future.

Great story

Brilliantly told, with credible characters (some of whom we've met in Ground Zero) and a fast paced plot. I have to admit that I was a bit lost at one point, hoping that the UFO link was not going to be the explanation and, thank God! it wasn't. But it was an interesting detour.If you want to read this one, read Ground Zero as well. They are both great thrillers and I can't wait for more.

Another great one!

I found Ground Zero by accident and read it in a day. This one was just as enjoyable! Ramthun's characterizations, dialogue, and plot are believable, enjoyable to read, and exciting. This is just the kind of book I like - plausible plots, returning characters who have substance, and great writing. Once again, I am eagerly awaiting Ramthun's newest addition to this series.

A page turner with great characters!

This book builds upon, yet stands independant of, Ramthun's Ground Zero. I like how the characters are becoming more real to me, yet stay just as entertaining. The premise is a good one, someone who uses any means at their disposal to get what they want. I find that is very posible. I can see someone using a local legend to cover up a murder, too. As in Ramthun's first book, the finale is a rip-roaring adventure with all the characters present. Another consistant bonus is no stupid mistakes by the investigators. I hate it when someone does something to carry the story without logic. I also like the fact that there are real married people, who can do more than act as cannon fodder. I am interested in what comes next! This is the kind of book to pick up at an airport, read on the trip, and never have a dull moment. I loved it!

Excellent thriller

There once was a man who wanted to be President of the United States more than anything else in the world. He became a Senator, but lost when he ran for the top office. Jacob Mitchell does not give up his dream. Instead, he receives an appointment as Director, Ops 12E at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. He now controls a machine that causes earthquakes and successfully tests the device in the Colorado Springs area.Police Detective Eileen Reed, liaison to the Air Force, visits the base when someone finds one of Mitchell's men dead in an apparent suicide. However, the victim was murdered because he was going to reveal Mitchell's intentions with the earthquake machine. Eileen and her partner investigate the case as if a murder occurred. Soon they start honing in on Mitchell and his diabolical plan.Anyone who previously read GROUND ZERO, the first Reed tale, will recognize many of the secondary characters returning for a thrill a minute ride. This includes the sexy Joe the boyfriend, Lucy the CIA analyst, and Eileen's partner Dave. They add depth and color, but even more significantly ground the suspense thriller to the believable plot. Bonnie Ramthun provides her fans with a sure shot best seller.Harriet Klausner