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The Kill Chain

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PI Jamie Sinclair cautiously accompanies new client Madeline Donahue to a ransom drop. Madeline claims that her super-high-tech employer's company is being digitally held hostage by a disgruntled former employee. However, the drop goes wrong, Madeline ditches her, and Jamie finds herself being interrogated by government officials who don't believe her version of what happened. In trying to uncover the truth, Jamie finds herself framed for murder and goes on the run. She has to figure out what's really going on and why, all while trying to fly under the radar so she's not arrested for a crime she didn't commit.

This was my first time reading a Jamie Sinclair novel (although it is the sixth and currently last in the series), and I loved it! Jamie has the air of a jaded private investigator and former military child, but she's still really likable and you root for her from page one. The action was non-stop, the plot line twisted and turned but was still believable, and the overarching character arcs were interesting as well. On top of everything, it was pretty clean! Very minimal swearing and none of the worst words, no sexual content, and even the violence wasn't overly descriptive. I'll be going back to the beginning of the series to read more Jamie Sinclair adventures, and I'll be hoping for more in this series to come! Thanks to NetGalley for the free ebook.

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Alibi and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of The Kill Chain. I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.

Security specialist and P.I Jamie Sinclair has a new client, a woman who has hired Jamie to protect her as she pays off a ransom. As things go sideways, leaving Jamie vulnerable and suspicious of the U.S. Government, will she be forced into hiding while she tries to clear her name and protect those she loves?

Hacking and threats to national security are commonplace in reality, so I was not all that surprised to see these issues take center stage in The Kill Chain. I like the character of Jamie Sinclair, but this book showed a weakness in her character that did not seem realistic. Usually cautious and careful, Jamie allowed herself to be taken advantage of in a way that was not in keeping with her normal behavior. The daughter of a politician, Jamie simply would have known better. The Kill Chain was a fast paced thriller, but was missing something that would make it stand out in a genre full of similar books.

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This book made me so happy! I read the description knowing I was going to love it regardless but reading the relationship between Jamie and Adam would remain in a state of limbo for one more book. I'm so glad I was wrong. As usual, Jamie does most of her investigating on her own, but Adam is always there on the fringes. The situation Jamie finds herself in puts her seemingly at odds with Adam, but we all know how much he loves her and would therefore never truly be against her. The story had an interesting and thought provoking plot that kept me guessing and made me practically unable to put it down. I loved the addition of Rappaport to the usual characters, and I was over the top excited about the ending! This is one of my favorite series, and I will always be ready for more.

My thanks go to Net Galley for granting me an ARC.

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An intriguing story that has you on the edge of your seat. Full of suspense and the puzzle will keep you guessing until the end

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I received this book in exchange for an honest review - I honestly enjoyed this fast paced mystery. The main character, Jaimie, is a strong, intelligent woman.

The writing is descriptive and makes you feel like an unseen observer in the place of action.

I've already bought the first book in the series, to get to know the characters in order of the author's imagination

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I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

Although #6 in a series, this book can easily be read as a standalone. In fact, it was the first in the series that I read.

Jamie Sinclair is a private investigator who takes a seemingly simple assignment and finds herself in hot water. Nothing is as it seems to be and Jamie finds it difficult to know whom to trust. The book has a lot of well-written action scenes and a satisfying conclusion. I plan to read more books in the series.

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An edge of your seat thriller that is hard to put down. It is well written with a cast of very interesting characters. Jamie Sinclair has a new client, Madeline Donahue, who wants her to accompany her to a drop. She is being blackmailed and wants her Jamie to go with her. But nothing goes right when they get there and only goes down hill from there. It was a set up. Now Jamie is wanted by the US Government and has a group of hired guns on her trail. Will she be able to stay alive and clear herself. An action packed read don't miss it.

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great author on the rise this book was full of action mystery and suspense would read more from this author in the future look forward to more in this serie to come

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Thank you NetGalley for an advanced read in exchange for this review. Jamie Sinclair is back! This one was one of my favorites in the series. Jamie is a great lead character, and hats off to Nichole Christoff for continuing to evolve Jamie so we want to keep reading. Can't wait for the next one!

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I had no idea this book was part of a series when I requested it, now I have to go back and read all the previous books ! Because I liked this book so much. What a great, strong female lead character. Tough, smart, resilient. This book was fast paced and I read it in a day. Definetely different than most mysteries that are out there. Very glad I asked to read this book , I enjoyed it very much.

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I received this book in exchange for an honest review Although this is the 6th book in the series, I had no trouble following along. I found it to be fast paced and full of twists and turns. There's lots of suspense and danger. I really enjoyed it.

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The Kill Chain by Nichole Christoff – posted 6/12/18 (NetGalley)
Another great story in the P.I. Jamie Sinclair series by Nichole Christoff. I have read the entire series and can wholeheartedly recommend the series and author. In this book, Jamie is asked to assist in a money drop by a new client. This seems simple, but Jamie is concerned about the logistics. She goes along on the drop only to have everything fall apart. Jamie was raised by her father, the general and has had an unusual upbringing. She has weapon and fighting skills that most P.I.’s may not have. Her father is now a Senator and rumored to be considering a run for the President of the United States. Jamie’s love interest is Military Police Officer Adam Barrett and they have walked a fine line of romance while trying to keep Jamie’s business from causing trouble for both of them. Jamie soon realizes that she has been set up to take the fall…but for what? A truly wonderful book #6 in the series. I would usually recommend that always start with the first book in a series, but you could start with this one as Ms. Christoff gives enough background that you would not be lost. But, you would be missing out on a great series with a kickass female who knows how to take care of herself and those she loves. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to give an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

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I originally wrote a review of this book, that wasn’t about this book. I was a bit confused since all of the Jamie Sinclair books are titled “The Kill” something. Anyway, I read The Kill Wire an immediately ordered all the previous books from Amazon. I just finished this one - and I have to say that the one thing wrong with these books is that I have to wait for the next one. I’ve kinda gotten used to waiting a year for the next Lee Child or Craig Johnson novel, but I got spoiled when I discovered theseJamie Sinclair books - and I just don’t wanna wait!!!! They are that good - and to top it off, they just keep getting better. This is the best yet from start to finish. There is no letup and the characters are all great. I’m being evasive, because I don’t even want a hint of a spoiler. You MUST read these books. By the way, I have shared these all with my wife as read aloud books, and she totally agrees.

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An exciting thriller that uses human nature to build a story full of suspense and danger, with many twists and turns you just don't see coming. The style of writing is direct and clear, yet provides good visual images. This is probably the most entertaining book of the Jamie Sinclair series that I have read. It seemed like a very quick read, but that's because once I started reading I couldn't put it down. I had to skip a meal, but read this book in one setting. Now I am going to read it again!

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I believe Ms. Christoff heard me when I lamented about how unheroine like the heroine, Jamie Sinclair, was behaving in previous books. There is no damsel in distress in The Kill Chain. Instead we find Jamie duped by a client and set up for murder, treason, and espionage. She, somewhat unrealistically, travels across country to try and save herself and uncover the truth while evading capture and providing an exciting read. And while Adam does make an appearance, it is in a supporting role, where he should be. Glad to see Jamie back where she belongs: in charge!

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The Kill Chain is the latest installment of the Jamie Sinclair series by Nichole Christoff. The reader is hooked in the first few fast paced pages. Lots of edge of your seat moments. Other than a few personal tidbits The Kill Chain is a stand alone story. I was given an early copy to review.

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Jamie Sinclair, the daughter of a US Senator and former two star General, is a PI in Washington DC. She is hired by a woman who introduces herself as a PhD engineer and who needs her to accompany her to pickup some work. She agrees. This leads Jamie into the kill chain, and she is the one the FBI is looking into as the chief person of interest. The plot is complex and there is sufficient action to hold the interest of most. All in all, a most satisfying read. Thanks to Net Galley and Alibi for an ARC for an honest review.

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Things got very sticky, very fast for Jamie in this one. At first glance the new case that Jamie takes on seems nothing big, but then it all goes to crap fast. It's bad enough that things turned bad quickly, but then there were so many hidden strings connecting them all, it was hard for Jamie to trust anyone. I did find it a bit odd the one person that Jamie did trust, but he came through each time Jamie needed info and more. By the end of the book you are sort of scratching your head with just who the bad guys are, but really don't care because big changes are coming for Jamie, ones you've been hoping for, for a long time.

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Relief. No Book 5, The Kill Wire, mush and slush, but a return to the Jamie, Barrett, and plots we line up to read and place at the top of the to-be-read-next list. Sandoval is a no show; yay! If I heard him say "babe" one more time, I was going to retch. In The Kill Chain, Jamie confronts significant threats to national security, confounds a clueless FBI, and is co-opted by moguls and mercenary spies. In between, she once again bumps up against her relationship with The Senator, her dad, and, finally, sorts her feelings for Barrett (maybe?). Wow, did that without giving anything away. If, like me, you enjoyed books 1-4 but hated book 5, you will be pleased with The Kill Chain.

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Book 6 in the Jamie Sinclair series has characters we have come to know and love and understand their issues.

Jamie finds herself a fugitive on the run. Set-up for a murder, espionage charges Jamie can't count on Barrett's help this time.

The fast-paced plot is loaded with twists and turns along with exciting scenes and unique experiences.

Definitely a book you don't want to put down. I loved the ending.

I hope this isn't the last episode in the Jamie Sinclair security professional series!!!

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