Homeland Security

by Alexa Hunt

Book Overview

Former assassin Leah Berglund and Pulitzer-winning reporter Elliott Delgado are back and chasing two suitcase nukes on the loose inside the United States in this gritty, near-future thriller. Whoever... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765350106
• ISBN13: 9780765350107
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Forge
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.3" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

Action and suspense, all the way!

Though Alexa Hunt's book, Homeland Security, is set in the near-future, the plot is chilling enough to make readers sit up and take notice right now. In the world of Pulitzer-prize winner, Elliott Delgado, and social worker, Leah Bergland, gangs sell a lethally addictive drug called Elevator, Saudi Arabia has become a terrorist state no longer ruled by the royal family, and the United States is bowed and humiliated on the world stage. With so much conflict in the world, it's understandable that a measly two dirty bombs can go missing and no one notices. Now the bombs are for sale. When the incumbent president asks his political rival, Leah's grandfather, for help, he includes Elliott and Leah in the request. Leah's past as an assassin for the government drug interdiction agency and Elliott's experience as a former FBI agent provide incomparable experience and contacts to find the man who holds the suitcase bombs. They race against time and frightening possibilities not only for the U.S., but for a world falling farther into chaos. Throughout the rush to recover the bombs, Leah works to overcome her past demons and allow herself to love Elliott and his son. It's a result we all root for because she's a very sympathetic character. "Sympathetic" with a gun and killer high kick, of course. She's no wimp! Homeland Security is jammed with action and packed with a full cast of characters. The story is realistic and compelling, with characters to admire and proper villains, too. If you enjoy thrilling books that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Homeland Security should be in your stack of books to be read! Also, pick up Alexa Hunt's first Leah Bergland and Elliott Delgado book, Corrupts Absolutely. Leah and Elliott are hot and on the job in the service of our country from the get-go!

tense thriller

President Samson testified at a Congressional session that repealing the Martial Law Act, established eight years ago in reaction to the Columbian Cartel Slaughter terrorist attack, is the right thing to do for the country. Apparently the Bureau of Illegal Substance Control (BISC) abused its authority that the law granted it when it allowed instant execution of drug traffickers due to it being classified as a treasonous offense. Former Senator Adam Manchester, who was one of three members of Congress to oppose the law and now is running for president, claimed BISC was ripe for a coup. A week after Samson's testimony, Islamic Fundamentalists overthrow the Saudi royal family and establish Holy Arabia. This coup upsets the United States at a time the country is divided and an acrimonious presidential election season has begun. Meanwhile reporter Elliott Delgado and former assassin Leah Berglund learn that dirty suitcase nukes have been smuggled into the country through the porous Mexican border. They wonder if perhaps a group loyal to the new Holy Arabia nation plans a terrorist attack on American soil; or could it be the Cartel back for a second round? They join with FBI Director Paul Oppermann and Senator Manchester in an attempt to prevent another Slaughter. The sequel to the fantastic CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY, HOMELAND SECURITY is a tense thriller that readers will enjoy as Alexa Hunt continues to look at the long term effect of the Global War Against Terrorism deteriorating liberties. The story line is fast-paced with the intrepid duo knowing that besides the two prime suspected groups, others like the Fidelistas might be the cause. Though the teaming up of the FBI Director, the leading Republican candidate for the White House with the reporter and the former assassin seems no way possible, fans will enjoy this fascinating look at the war between security and freedom. Harriet Klausner