The Devil Fights Back
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Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I intend to read the whole of this book, even if it means I need to 'catch up' at times. I'm in hospital often, so I miss chapters.
I love the start of this novel. Your introduction has given me some great knowledge of Fran and Dana. I'm going straight on and reading chapter 2. Well done, I enjoyed getting to know these two ladies. :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2024
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I intend to read the whole of this book, even if it means I need to 'catch up' at times. I'm in hospital often, so I miss chapters.
I love the start of this novel. Your introduction has given me some great knowledge of Fran and Dana. I'm going straight on and reading chapter 2. Well done, I enjoyed getting to know these two ladies. :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 09-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Sandra. I really appreciate your kind words, and I hope I maintain your interest in this story. It's a sequel to my last one, and you'll hear bits and pieces of it as we go along.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
This was a good opening chapter to your new book, Jim. I could really visualize the scene with Dana and Fran, having a drink, both up for a chat,perhaps with a new friendship about to begin. well done, Jim.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2024
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This was a good opening chapter to your new book, Jim. I could really visualize the scene with Dana and Fran, having a drink, both up for a chat,perhaps with a new friendship about to begin. well done, Jim.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 08-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2024
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So glad to see you back for this one, valda. Yes, these two will become good friends before the end. You may be amused by the third one when I introduce her in chapter 3.
Comment from Janet Foor
Since I live in North Carolina, I am familiar with kudzu. It takes over whole trees and while the foliage is pretty, it is a big hazard.
Great way to start your story and I'm looking forward to what will happen to these characters.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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Since I live in North Carolina, I am familiar with kudzu. It takes over whole trees and while the foliage is pretty, it is a big hazard.
Great way to start your story and I'm looking forward to what will happen to these characters.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 08-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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Howdy, neighbor. I live here too. There's plenty of kudzu around us, and while it's pretty when it's all green, it does swallow up everything else. That's the fear with what's facing Fran. We'll find out what it is in the next chapter that came out today.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I sense a plant. Dana seems to have asked personal questions from the get go. Well written. I am depressed and worried for our nation. Us democrats are wusses. And, the republicans are in deep denial and continue to be an embarassment. I worry. Good writing though. Karen
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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I sense a plant. Dana seems to have asked personal questions from the get go. Well written. I am depressed and worried for our nation. Us democrats are wusses. And, the republicans are in deep denial and continue to be an embarassment. I worry. Good writing though. Karen
Comment Written 08-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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Ah, don't worry so much. It might turn out better than you thought! Let's hope, anyway.
Comment from BethShelby
It is good to see these characters continuing in the new book. I anxious to find out why Fran was suspended. I'm also anxious to know how Brian drug may have problem being blocked by those who will lose money by having it on the market.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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It is good to see these characters continuing in the new book. I anxious to find out why Fran was suspended. I'm also anxious to know how Brian drug may have problem being blocked by those who will lose money by having it on the market.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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It will end up making sense why she was suspended, but that doesn't mean she will listen. You've already gleaned that this story will have two major plot lines, Beth.
Comment from Thesis
This is a good beginning to an interesting story. I like the characters, the way they seem to have randomly met, and the fact that Fran has to hide her identity. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in the next chapter.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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This is a good beginning to an interesting story. I like the characters, the way they seem to have randomly met, and the fact that Fran has to hide her identity. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in the next chapter.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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Hi, Thesis. Thanks for reviewing and glad you enjoyed it. I just posted the second chapter today, so you can now find out why Fran was suspended.
Comment from Alex Biasin
It took me a little to get into this, as there was no immediate "hook" to draw you into the story.
There is a lot of back story crammed into the scene, which for me made it a little hard to get immediately drawn in.
I did think that the characters were interesting and by the end, I definitely wanted to know more about why the lead character was suspended and what her case was about.
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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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It took me a little to get into this, as there was no immediate "hook" to draw you into the story.
There is a lot of back story crammed into the scene, which for me made it a little hard to get immediately drawn in.
I did think that the characters were interesting and by the end, I definitely wanted to know more about why the lead character was suspended and what her case was about.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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Thank you for your review, Alex. I agree with you; there is no flashy hook like a fight scene in a Jack Reacher novel. There are actually two, and they are more subtle. There is something spreading like kudzu that Fran needs to stop, and Big Pharma is displeased with a new drug invented by Fran's brother that threatens their profits.
If you continue reading, you'll find out the answer to the suspension in the next chapter posted today.
Comment from T B Botts
Hi Jim,
this certainly looks interesting. I'm a little concerned already that perhaps her cover could be blown somehow. Perhaps meeting Dana was strictly a coincidence, but the odds seem to be somewhat against it. I look forward to reading more.
Well done my friend.
Tom
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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Hi Jim,
this certainly looks interesting. I'm a little concerned already that perhaps her cover could be blown somehow. Perhaps meeting Dana was strictly a coincidence, but the odds seem to be somewhat against it. I look forward to reading more.
Well done my friend.
Tom
Comment Written 07-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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Thanks, Tom. I'm happy to see you back for this one. I'll be bringing a few characters from previous novels into this one, of couple of whom you'll remember. In fact, Dana Padgett, whom you've met here is one such, but I don't think you read the one she was in.
Comment from Tim Margetts
This was a good read and got me into the heart of the story's opening credits. Now I want to know why she got suspended.
However I am also wondering if the meeting was entirely co-incidence.
Hmmm
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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This was a good read and got me into the heart of the story's opening credits. Now I want to know why she got suspended.
However I am also wondering if the meeting was entirely co-incidence.
Hmmm
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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Thanks very much, Tim. We'll find out the reason for the suspension in the next chapter coming tomorrow.
Comment from LJbutterfly
"This is a lie. I'm really an FBI field agent, but there are strict rules about divulging that information. In short, you don't in casual conversation."
Why does Fran divulge information to a total stranger as soon as she meets her, by telling her she can't divulge who she really is?
Other than that question, this story is off to an intriguing start. I see it will be filled with mystery and suspense and I will enjoy following it.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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"This is a lie. I'm really an FBI field agent, but there are strict rules about divulging that information. In short, you don't in casual conversation."
Why does Fran divulge information to a total stranger as soon as she meets her, by telling her she can't divulge who she really is?
Other than that question, this story is off to an intriguing start. I see it will be filled with mystery and suspense and I will enjoy following it.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Hi, Lorraine. Actually, all she said in that paragraph was that she was an IT security consultant. The rest was her just speaking to the readers through first person narrative. She didn't divulge anything about being in the FBI to Dana.
You've nailed the genre; this will be more of an action-adventure story than the other ones you've read. Glad to have you back for this one.