I have read every single book in the Matti Baker Thriller/AESOP series, and they have ALL surpassed my expectations. Matti Baker is more than a fierce protagonist. She is relentless in her fight to protect her family and her country. She is demanding of everyone around her, but her spirit pulls the best out of the people around her. Even with her smart-ass attitude and drive to serve and protect she has an unlimited amount of love for God, her family, friends and for what is right.
Michele Packard can pull from history and current events that run parallel to the story line which will make you ask yourself – ‘What if this really happened?’ or ‘Is this true?’ Each action sequence and/or location is immersive, and the reader is able to see through Matti’s eyes what is happening. I love that this story is told from Matti’s perspective. She tells her story to the reader directly – especially while using her little side comments. (Perfect)
The author integrates songs and movies that we all grew up with perfectly into the storyline. This makes it easy to imagine exactly what the protagonist sees and what she is doing and, in my opinion, makes it personal. Matti says out loud what most of us are thinking. (maybe that’s just me.. but I said it so who cares) This last installment focuses on the power of AI and its ability to arm the world. With what? It’s limitless. All the agencies that are in place to protect us seem to lose track of the bigger picture. Is it greed and money keeping them from their job, is it bureaucratic red tape or willful ignorance?
In a world on the brink of chaos, Matti stands at the crossroads of family and destiny, caught in a pulse-pounding journey to confront insurmountable odds. Every step she takes brings her closer to a monumental struggle—one that will demand everything she has. As she fights against overwhelming forces, the weight of justice rests heavily on her shoulders, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Don’t miss Baker. (I think Matti can give Scot Harvath a run for his money)
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