Undelivered potential!

White Jade is an excellent espionage thriller, but it had the potential to earn 5 stars and the author failed to deliver. Specifically, he gave the plot away leaving little suspense for the last half of the book.There is almost continuous action, well developed and likable protagonists, really evil antagonists, and a somewhat credible story line.

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Great fun.

Any additional comments?

I read the fifth book in this series first and thoroughly enjoyed the over-the-top spy thriller. This is the first book in the series. The author is clearly establishing the characters and settings for the series, and so is perhaps slower then future books in the series. Still, it was great fun and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

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A wild ride from begining to end!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

OMG Yes! This is one awesome story! Action packed suspense thriller mixing past present & future along with mystery & terrorism!

What other book might you compare White Jade to and why?

I don't like to compare books normally as people judge the book you compared it to unfairly, but this is like Indiana Jones meets Mission Impossible! Super exciting, never a dull moment. Pay attention or you will miss something!

What about Jack de Golia’s performance did you like?

I loved Jack's ability to do so many different voices! He was on spot all the way thru this book making the book very believable! I could close my eyes while I listened & picture this happening in a movie.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It had me on the edge of my seat! I was afraid of what was happening. I was afraid the end of the world was coming. I was afraid a war would start!

Any additional comments?

WOW, this whole book was incredible! Never a dull moment in the book. It was dangerous, exciting, scary, adventurous, mysterious & suspenseful along with disaster, espionage, thrills stacks upon more thrills! Incredible!!!

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Hooks & Keeps You on the Line

What did you love best about White Jade?

Jack DeGolia does a fantastic job interpreting White Jade, capturing the essence of the characters. Alex Lukeman's story keeps listeners on the edge, waiting to hear what's next in store.

What was one of the most memorable moments of White Jade?

When they were in Tibet -- that whole segment of the book

Which scene was your favorite?

Hard to chose a favorite, but I loved it when Selena saves the day. She is a strong female character who doesn't need a knight on a white horse -- she can hold her own.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes!

Any additional comments?

downloading book 2 in the series right now

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Adventure Action

Nick thinking he has left the nightmares behind when he left the service. He joins an elite op group, in this an assignment of a book that was part of a wealthy business man, the Chinese want it. He is to provide protection for Selina, and the globe trotting begins and their life are in peril .The author’s books are great, full of adventure, and action. Given audio for my voluntary review and my honest opinion

First of many

I'm hooked. I love the characters, plot moves at a good pace, plenty of world destruction and bad guys, just the right amount of sex (which means just enough to get the idea across and move on). I'm def a new fan!

Great read

The book was great, interesting and enjoyable to listen to thanks to the Narrator!
I highly recommend it, and look forward to continuing to listen to the series.

White Jade

I liked this story.It had potential to be better, more cohesive,but for a first in a series,it was good.It was full of action.The characters were likable. Jack de Golla was a fine narrator. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.' 

nothing new here

The story was ok but trite. It is very predictable, like you have read it all before.

All of my favorite tropes

Interesting characters, an intriguing government agency, and a plot for world domination. It had many of the tropes that are time tested fan favorites. All tallied in the end, it made for a fun read.