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Choke Point

Choke Point, February 2007
by Jay MacLarty

Pocket Books
400 pages
ISBN: 141650348X
EAN: 9781416503484
Paperback
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"Non-stop adventure, mystery and intrigue make for a great suspense."

Fresh Fiction Review

Choke Point
Jay MacLarty

Reviewed by Jory Reedy
Posted January 15, 2007

Thriller | Suspense

Jake Rynerson, a man of many talents, is in the middle of opening his new resort in Macau. But a series of accidents have been occurring that threaten to hold up the grand opening. He's also secretly working with the President of the United States to form a new international trade agreement among China, Taiwan and America. After agreeing to meet someone late one night for a mysterious meeting, Jake is shot. Does his shooting have anything to do with the accidents or the "secret" assignment he's working on?

Billie Rynerson, Jake's wife, calls upon globetrotting courier Simon Leonidovich to first deliver a priceless artifact, and then to investigate the accidents. Simon boards a plane with their daughter, Kyra Rynerson, and their off to Taipa Island, Macau. During the investigation, Simon finds himself framed for a crime, running from mercenaries and trying to protect the artifact. Will Jake recover? Will Simon discover who's behind the accidents?

CHOKE POINT is another impressive installment in the Simon Leonidovich series. This novel is filled with adventure, mystery and intrigue. I can't wait for the next one.

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SUMMARY

WHEN HIGH-RISK COURIER SIMON LEONIDOVICH IS DRAWN INTO A GAME OF INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE IN THE NEW GAMING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, THE ODDS ARE STACKED AGAINST HIM LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

While overseeing the frenzied but suspiciously troubled construction of his new Macau mega resort, The Pacific Pearl, Big Jake Rynerson is secretly working with the president of the United States to frame a new international trade agreement -- the Pacific Rim Alliance -- between China, Taiwan, and America.

To help forge this partnership, Simon Leonidovich, the man who can deliver anything, anywhere, is called upon to return a priceless artifact -- the Crest of Ch'in -- to the People's Republic of China. But there are many shadow forces who view a Sino-American alliance as a threat to their interests. With the opening of the Pacific Pearl just weeks away, a violent attack leaves Big Jake fighting for his life . . . and the man who can save the Alliance struggling to save himself.


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