Apex Review Of The 19th Element (John Betcher)

Nov. 15, 2010 - PRLog -- The 19th Element
John L. Betcher
ISBN: 9781451521016
CreateSpace
Reviewed By Josee Morgan

Official Apex Reviews Rating: 4.5 Stars


When James “Beck” Becker, a former elite U.S. government intelligence operative, retires to his hometown of Red Wing, Minnesota, all he wants is to do is settle into a normal, routine life with his newly established law practice; however, when the body of a local university professor mysteriously turns up on the shores of the Mississippi River, Beck begins to suspect foul play. Shortly thereafter, the professor’s assistant goes missing, two fertilizer trucks are hijacked and stolen, and even more strange events begin to unfold – putting Beck on high alert that something terrible is about to go down...little does he know, an all but forgotten terrorist organization has plans to re-launch itself on the international stage, and – unless Beck acts quickly enough to thwart their efforts – the small town of Red Wing will soon be the new Ground Zero...

Rich with intrigue and mind-bending suspense, The 19th Element is a compelling read. Throughout the pages of his enrapturing new political thriller, author John Betcher takes the reader on a nonstop, action-packed ride of true-to-life adventure. Alternating between the perspectives of Beck and the terrorist cell, The 19th Element is sure to keep readers guessing as the plot thickens, the characters clash, and the winding tale ultimately unravels at breakneck pace. After all, as a nation, our collective memories of the horrors of 9/11 are not that far removed, and with the looming threat of terror attacks omnipresent in our daily lives, Betcher does an effective job of reminding the reader – like Beck – to stay ever vigilant, lest the wounds of the past are tragically reopened...

An entertaining read.

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