The Patriots Club Author:Christopher Reich Thomas Bolden grew up on the streets, his childhood a blur of fragmented memories. But now he’s managed to put his past behind him, find the woman he wants to share his life with, and carve out a successful career on Wall Street. Until, in the blink of an eye, his world is turned upside down. A bizarre kidnapping sends him fleeing for his ... more »life, his face everywhere on the TV news, and a violent, shadowy organization is framing him for crimes he did not commit.
Desperately trying to get back to where he was just a day before, Bolden must re-learn the survival skills of his hardscrabble boyhood. But as Bolden–with just eleven dollars in his pocket and hunters all around him–survives one violent, harrowing hour after another, he makes a series of startling discoveries: about a mysterious woman wanted for murder…about an astounding secret rooted in history, among the country’s Founding Fathers and families…about a conspiracy lurking in the darkest corners of corporate America–and a deadly plan that only he can stop. And in the process, maybe Bolden will also find out who he really is....
Furiously paced, filled with brilliantly drawn characters from politicians to patriots, from Wall Street players to battle-hardened cops, The Patriots Club is vintage Reich: brilliant, breathtaking, and impossible to put down until the final unforgettable page is turned.« less
I'm a fan of Christopher Reich and have loved every other book of his. I found this one disappointing, though. The storyline had good potential, but there were too many times where Reich digressed from the plot and gave a lot of dry description or background on a newly introduced character or location. I generally don't mind that if it's well done, but it just seemed out of order with the way it was done here.
However, the story still kept me enthralled and I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Reich's books. I gave the book at 3 instead of higher rating only because I expected a lot more out of this author.
This is the first book I've read from this author and I am hooked. The book moved quickly and had me staying up late to try and finish it. I would definitely recommend this story to those that like suspenseful novels.