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The Exiled Element (2012)

by John L. Betcher(Favorite Author)

3.98 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1475180586 (ISBN13: 9781475180589)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

CreateSpace

series

James Becker

review 1: Book #4 of the James Becker series is the best so far. Former CIA code-breaker Beth Becker takes the lead in this story as she is recalled to active duty in order to respond to a security threat in Egypt. She learns of an planned assassination attempt in the US. Meanwhile, back in Red Wing Minnesota Beck is working with Chief Deputy Gunderson to plan security for a visiting dignitary. Coincidence... probably not since this quiet town has seen more than its share of intrigue in the first books in the series. In true "fictional" CIA operating procedures, Beth is put at risk trying to obtain just a little more information and captured. In response, Beck and Bull jet to Cairo to lead a team of Navy Seals in the rescue attempt. Reality is stretched throughout the story, but it ... moreis an incredibly enjoyable read.
review 2: Beth Becker takes the lead in this edition as she is called back into active service with the CIA. She is sent to Cairo, Egypt where there has been some trouble and her unique skills and contacts are needed. It doesn't take Beth long to remember why she retired. All the office "politics", backstabbing, lies and butt covering makes her want to turn around and go straight home. Ever the professional she sets about her tasks and knows the sooner they are completed she can return to Minnesota and her loving husband. "Beck" is not sitting at home pining for his wife. He is helping Deputy Sheriff Gunderson (Gunner) prepare security for an important dignitary that is coming to Red Wing. Things do not go as planned due to the out of town security but Beck, Gunner and Bull will try to clean up their mess and not get themselves killed in the process. Dollycas's Thoughts Betcher has done it again. A fantastic story with the ripped from the headlines feeling. Hang on to your seats, you will not be able to put this one down. I love the characters, the dialogues they have will each other, and the little ways they always surprise us. The plot is tight, complex, and realistic. The settings described to make you feel you are right there. You know the author has done the research to make this story come alive. From Red Wing to Cairo and back again, it is a thrilling ride. I have enjoyed this entire series and each one is better than the last. Betcher has a compelling writing style that takes this ordinary couple into extraordinary situations. I can see myself sitting down having coffee with Beck and Beth never believing how much danger they put themselves in. Retired, no way, I know these characters will be off on another adventure soon. I am anxiously awaiting. less

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