Americas spy agencies are run by Sentinal,a super computer. Very few know about this super intelligent computer, not the FBI or even the CIA. Only the President and some very special agents who work with the group that created Sentinal. These agents have a chip implanted in their brains which allows them to communicate directly with the computer. It is also armed with an explosive device that can be detonated remotely.
No one can afford to have one of these agents captured and interrogated. Now one of the creators of the computer is defecting to Russia. Justin Chaple is assigned to stop him and retrieve the information he has stolen before it can be handed over to the Russians. He is pitted against the KGB and soon discovers there is more going on than he has been told. This book is full of action, suspense and intrigue that will keep you guessing. An excellent spy thriller.

This is a cold war espionage story that has the best of the genre beat. The plot is devious and thrilling. The characters are well-formed and the best of their breed. Plot twists include deception, romance, incredible secrets, first-rate technology, an age-old conspiracy, and other wrinkles too numerous to identify. The book is filled with heart-pounding, breath-catching action. All the clues along the way don't prepare you for the truths that are revealed. Plan to read this one from start to finish, and hope a movie is in the offing. It has Bond and Bourne beat from the go.

This book will keep the reader on his or her toes with the various plots and subplots. The book is set in the late 1970s and involves Cold War intrigue between the U.S. and the Soviets, with spies, defections, and a super secret supercomputer that can radically alter the balance of power.

Although the story may seem somewhat dated given the technological advances since it was written, the author has envisioned a computer system with abilities that far exceed even the best known current technology. Plus the book has all the classic elements of a great spy novel.

This is a must read for anyone who likes this genre. The ending is very much unexpected.

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Justin Chapel is a government agent for a group that doesn't exist except to the President and a few selected men. They guard and protect Sentinel, a super computer that has delusions of world takeover. Written in the 80's, this story transitions ok into today's time frame but does have some issues. It is set in the 70's it feels sluggish in some spots but the story line and main character are spot on. He's cool under fire, trusts no one and tries to control the situation while being betrayed and manipulated by other agents. Not a bad story, I enjoyed Justin and his quick mind assessments.

I found the 'hook' annoying, using too many adjectives where a well placed one would have been better. However, as the story progressed a more metered use was used. The story itself was ingenious and the delivery gripping, causing me to burn the midnight oil reading it. This is a book I would recommend to anyone looking for a fast paced thriller. Additionally, I will venture to read more of A W Mykel's work.

“The Windchime Legacy” eBook was published in 2015 and was written by A. W. Mykel. Mr. Mykel has published 4 novels.

I would categorize this novel as ‘R’ as there are instances of Violence and Mature Situations. This Thriller novel is set during the height of the cold war with Russia. It was originally published in 1980.

The primary character is Justin Chaple, an agent for a very secret US intelligence organization. He, and his colleagues, are involved in one thrilling, deadly encounter after another.

He is sent on a mission to bring a defecting Russian KGB officer safely to the US. He is also involved in finding a Dr. Edward Bridges who has been involved in the development of a secret supercomputer in the US. Bridges had grown unhappy with his position and has decided to defect, selling the key information to the highest bidder. The computer Bridges has worked with is at the heart of the agency that Chaple works for. However, Chaple begins to question some of the things he has seen and been told.

There is plenty of intrigue, suspense and twists in the plot of this spy novel. The fact that is was written over 30 years ago does not diminish the reading pleasure. The author, A. W. Mykel, is also something of a mystery. Some of the gadgets in the novel have the feel of contemporary technology, and the underlying plot fits in well with today’s world. In many respects it reminds me of the “James Bond” thrillers of the same era that I read a a teenager.

I enjoyed the 11+ hours I spent reading this 540 page novel. I give this novel a 4.5 (rounded up to a 5) out of 5.

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That was an amazing read from beginning to end and I didn't come close to predicting the conclusion. There were so many twists and turns which kept the anticipation high and the adrenaline following. An excellent read especially if you enjoy spy thrillers

Greatly enjoyed the book. A real page-turner. Also great for text-to-speech while hiking. Lots of potential twists drove me delightfully crazy trying to second guess which would play out right up to the last couple pages. After reading, eagerly sought The Salamandra Glass and The Luxus Conspiracy epubs but have not yet found them. Really looking forward to reading them now as well. I strongly recommend this to those who enjoy Sci-Fi Espionage category.