This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Strings Attached by Andrew Nitkin follows Jonathan Lanbourne, a concert guitarist on a European tour. While in Brussels, he’s coerced by the World Trade Company (WTC) to deliver mysterious packages after threats to his family. Along the way, Jonathan uncovers the WTC's illegal activities, including espionage and money laundering, and learns that some who are close to him are connected in an interesting way. Jonathan is pulled deeper into the conspiracy when he’s forced to assist in the delivery of a potentially harmful device linked to an arms deal. Jonathan narrowly escapes abduction and faces betrayals, but becomes instrumental in aiding authorities to dismantle the WTC operation. A whole new avalanche of troubles emerges during a South American concert tour, when someone Jonathan loves deeply goes missing.
Strings Attached by Andrew Nitkin is a really good mash-up of music and mayhem, and we see some muscle flexing occur with Nitkin's great writing ability. The story is sort of broken into two different parts with linked plots, first in Europe, then in the Americas, which wasn't expected but works out wonderfully. Jonathan Lanbourne is a thoroughly fleshed-out character, and his moral compass is set early on when a pass is made at him. I really appreciate how Nitkin envelopes us in the multiple settings without turning the book into a travelogue, mastering the tightrope that is a testament to his skill as a writer. The trans-continental arc is sophisticated, and Nitkin creates a believable world. This is a thriller that transcends its genre, and an absolute delight to read. Very highly recommended.
