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by Mike Angley
Published by (date): TotalRecall Publications, Inc. (June 2009)
ISBN: 978-1-59095-827-8
Price: $27.95
Tags: Fiction Adventure Family/Spouse Spiritual/Religious Thriller Other History OtherWar AllThingsMilitary

Synopsis:

Child Finder, the first novel in the Child Finder trilogy, introduces a protagonist as tough as 24’s Jack Bauer, but with the endearing, family-values heart of 7th Heaven’s Eric Camden—Special Agent Patrick S. O’Donnell…an early-thirties Air Force Major assigned to the Pentagon when the 9/11 terrorist attacks take place. His haunting dreams about murdered children reveal a hidden psychic gift which the government eagerly exploits, drawing him into a TOP SECRET program to find missing kids. But to make matters complicated, Uncle Sam has other ideas in mind for his unique paranormal talents…after all, there is a War on Terror underway. One thing’s for sure—ever since joining this new, secret community, he is surrounded by murder, and the very real threat of harm to his own family!

Mike Angley used his experience as a Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) to create a suspenseful page-turner in Child Finder. Being a criminal investigator, as well as a counterintelligence and counterterrorism specialist, gave him plenty of opportunities to put together characters that keep us guessing as we read. The intriguing aspect, to me, is just how the paranormal adventures came to be part of the plot. What do you believe about people having psychic abilities that could help in investigations?

In Child Finder, the main character, Major Patrick O’Donnell, is also an Air Force Special Agent who is assigned to the Pentagon. He discovers that he has a psychic gift that the government then wants to put to use, first to help find abducted children, but then they take it further, and Major O’Donnell discovers another side of the FBI, as he becomes part of a TOP SECRET black world.

Be sure to carve out a chunk of time when you pick up Child Finder because you are not going to want to put the book down. The characters pull you into the story and the mystery keeps you guessing right up to the very end. We all have experiences in our lives but how many of us can turn them into a fantastic read? Mike Angley has done just that. I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to see into the “intelligence world” and anyone that loves a great mystery thriller. The good news is…there are two more books to finish out the series and I can’t wait to get my hands on them. Mike Angley is a terrific writer and you’ll find Child Finder a very well-written mystery.

Review by Joyce Gilmour, MWSA Reviewer (June 2009)

Other Reviews:

"This compelling debut novel, the first in a trilogy, features a memorable protagonist who is a combination of devoted father and mystic. For fans of supernatural thrillers and those who enjoy the TV show Medium, this is a real find. The author is a retired U.S. Air Force agent whose real-life experiences inspired this novel."
--Library Journal

“5-Stars! I loved this book! This is a book for anyone who loves political suspense, secret government agencies, and uniquely gifted heroes! A former Military Intelligence Officer, the author’s background adds credibility to this fascinating look into covert operations. But just because he knows what he is talking about doesn’t mean he can tell a good story or especially write one! Luckily for those of us who love secret undercover organizations, paranormal stories, and great intriguing suspense filled tales, Mike Angley has it all together. I can’t wait to read the next two books in the series!”
--Armchair Interviews

“Child Finder is a gripping, intriguing, rare and accurate look into the U.S. Intelligence Community. Angley uses his long government career to weave a believable fiction tale that is as current as today’s news. Once you finish the book, you will be anxious to read the rest of the trilogy!”

--Gerald E. Pratt, Operations Officer, National Security Agency (NSA) (retired)

“‘Slick’….Mike has done a terrific job of transitioning from running counterintelligence operations and writing reports to creative fiction…was always a quick study and a bright articulate officer…his passion for writing coupled with years of experience in law enforcement has produced a wonderful read for mystery enthusiasts!”

--Dick Law, Colonel, USAF (Ret), Managing Editor, Global Alliance Magazine & Former Vice Commander, OSI

“Mike Angley’s imagination combined with in-depth knowledge of the OSI, Interagency, and military working environments quickly and realistically took me back to my time at the Pentagon in the Fall of 2001. He has created a page turner I didn't want to put down with a plot twist I never saw coming! Can’t wait for the next books in the series to see what exploits are in store for USAF OSI Agent Patrick O'Donnell and his ‘extraordinary gift!’”

--Jack Holt, USAF (Retired), Action Officer, Joint Staff

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