Thank you NetGalley! This is my first read of this series and I didn’t even know it was a series. I will have to check out the others. It drew me in right from the beginning, making me laugh and be impressed by the antagonists of the story. What an amazing book

This is a great series and I was excited to get the second book thanks to Netgalley. This book gave great background and more perspective on the six and what they went through in the program. The storyline continues in the book perfectly and answers a lot of questions on who exactly is this program and what they really are about.

Pretty good second entry in the Remote series which continues the story of the letter-named members of the Stargazer secret group of remote-viewers. This entry doesn't really break new ground and is more of a filler story between 1 and 3, and the writing has become somewhat pedestrian and melodramatic, which has not been the norm for Rickstad. Still, the characters are likable, and the plot contains much promise if taken in the right direction. It's also short, which is fitting for a carry-over entry. 2.5 stars bumped to 3 for the likability factor. Thanks to Netgalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.75 stars.

FBI agent Lukas Stark and remote-viewer Gilles Garnier thought they were done with the Tableau Killer, but when they learned of his escape from custody, the pair team up with agent Jayla King. Unsure of what the next move is by the sadistic murderer, the three turn their attention to a kidnapping of a top researcher to the highly secretive and extremely unethical Stargazer program; the very organization that created remote-viewing. With its fast pace and thrilling narrative, this follow-up novel is perfect for fans of Blake Crouch and Michael Crichton.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for allowing me to read an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have been a fan of Rickstad's work, and I DEVOURED Remote: The Six when it released earlier this year. I was so excited to hear that the 2nd book in the series was also coming out this year, and just had to read it! The first book was soooo good and left me wanting more!

Remote: The Five picks right up where The Six left off. The Tableau Killer (aka Q) has escaped custody and is back at Stargazer to expose them and their secrets. FBI Agent Stark and remote-viewer Gilles Garnier (aka X) are back and joined by Agent King in order to try to solve a grisly string of murders related to the researchers and supporters of Stargazer. They think Q is behind it and he will stop at nothing to get what he wants. A few of the other "Six" remote-viewers also make appearances in this book, S & V, who are working together under Q's direction.

The Five has a bit less action than the previous book, however, there is a lot more backstory on the Program and the remote-viewers. It also does a fantastic job of answering some questions, but leaving us with others all while making some very big (and shocking) reveals. This one will really make you think and start coming up with your own theories about the Stargazer program. I can't wait for the next installment to find out what happens!

I highly recommend this series, and this book to anyone who loves thrillers! They are very unique and interesting and well worth the read. Be warned than binge-reading may ensue!

How can you catch a killer who anticipates your every move? The Tableau Killer, Q, is once again on the loose, having escaped custody after killing the man sent to retrieve him. Trained since childhood by an enigmatic group known only as Stargazer, Q is a remote viewer able to see what is distant, what is hidden and has murdered entire families on his mission to learn what Stargazer did to him and his five peers! Great book and series! This is book two! It was a great thriller just like book one! It had thrilling suspense, murder, mystery, action packed moments and a few crazy twists! The story was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book and series! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!