Breaking Point
Books | Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
4.4
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Suzanne Brockmann
Uncommon valor in the line of duty and unconditional devotion in the name of love are the salient qualities of the daring men and women who risk it all in the heart-pounding thrillers of New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann. Crafted with precision and power, her characters come alive with a depth of emotion few writers have achieved. Now, with Breaking Point, Brockmann breaks even further through the pack and delivers a stunning payload.As commander of the nation’s most elite FBI counterterrorism unit, agent Max Bhagat leads by hard-driving example: pushing himself to the limit and beyond, taking no excuses, and putting absolutely nothing ahead of his work. That includes his deep feelings for Gina Vitagliano, the woman who won his admiration and his heart with her courage under fire. But when the shocking news reaches him that Gina has been killed in a terrorist bombing, nothing can keep Max from making a full investigation–and retribution–his top priority.At the scene of the attack, however, Max gets an even bigger shock. Gina is still very much alive–but facing a fate even worse than death. Along with Molly Anderson, a fellow overseas relief worker, Gina has fallen into the hands of a killer who is bent on using both women to bait a deadly trap. His quarry? Grady Morant, a.k.a “Jones,” a notorious ex-Special Forces operative turned smuggler who made some very deadly enemies in the jungles of Southeast Asia . . . and has been running ever since. But with Molly’s life on the line, Jones is willing to forfeit his own to save the woman he loves. Together with Max’s top agent Jules Cassidy as their only backup, the unlikely allies plunge into a global hot zone of violence and corruption to make a deal with the devil. Not even Jones knows which ghosts from his past want him dead. But there’s one thing he’s sure of–there’s very little his bloodthirsty enemies aren’t willing to do.Count on the intense action and raw honesty that Suzanne Brockmann consistently delivers, as she goes for broke in Breaking Point–and never looks back.
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Author
Suzanne Brockmann
Pages
384
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Published Date
2005-07-12
ISBN
0345484746 9780345484741
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"<strong>Not as good as book one</strong><br/><br/>3.5<br/>I love N.R. Walker, but this one was a bit disappointing. <br/><br/>Pros: As always. N. R. Walker brought a touching story filled with conflict, vulnerability, and humor. The storyline was great and I enjoyed watching Matt develop the relationships with the people at the gym and see his relationship with Kira evolve. The bond between Matt and his work partners and his in laws was touching. By the end of the book I wanted Yumi to be my MIL. <br/><br/>Con: There was a lot of repetition. Matt’s standard retort to Kira is “it’s your fault for being so hot” was cute the first time but after the fifth time it was Not so cute. And how many times in one book can Matt beg for sex by saying “I need you. I need to feel you.” Is there no other way to ask your partner for sex? The other area of repetition occurs in the description of the voiced Matt hears when he is unconscious. In three separate occasions the voices are described as “a distant but familiar voice”<br/><br/>This is a mixed bag: I am conflicted with my opinion of the procedural process in this book. There were parts that were well thought out and well documented (Matt’s inability to give up his habit of constantly surveying his environment and the scene where Matt pushed the other man away from him when opening the door in order to minimize the likelihood of all there becoming targets should the person opening the door have a gun) but there were procedural aspects of the story that were poorly executed. Specifically, having a deep undercover operation where the operative does not have a handler is dangerous on so many levels and unrealistic. A law enforcement officer (LEO) should never accept proceeds of a criminal enterprise, especially when the criminal enterprise is the subject of their investigation, without reporting those funds to his/her superiors. That money is evidence in the investigation. LEOs do not shove their weapons in the backs of their pants. They are carried in a holster. <br/><br/><br/>Weird: The bad guys in the book were the most trusting criminals I have ever seen. The MC is told not to bring a phone or wallet with him when he goes to participate in this criminal activity, but no one pats him down to ensure he has followed the rules even though they believe he is still a cop?<br/><br/>My last comment is a universal theme I have noticed in a few books lately. I may be increasing clued into it because of the racial issues in the US, but it appears writers are not very good at describing people of color (POC). The descriptions are weak or the White character is described as “golden boy”/“all American” which is juxtaposed with a POC describes as “having dark skin”. N. R. Walker does a good job of describing Kira, but the description of the Yumi is “short” and the description of Arizona is “has dark skin” and all other Black characters are simply described as “black”. The other concern is the fact that Arizona lives in a crime ridden neighborhood. Why do we automatically pair Black with crime infested living? It is possible to be poor and live in a neighborhood that, while lower income, is not wrought with crime. This is not an indictment on NR Walker, but more of a global observation for writers to take into consideration for future writing."
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