The Enigma Rising (The Enigma Factor Series) - Softcover

Breakfield, Charles V.; Burkey, Roxanne E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 149367689X ISBN 13: 9781493676897

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub, 2014

Synopsis

The disappearance of a wealthy Brazilian industrialist's daughter, Lara, causes Thiago to hire the world's most elite information-gathering unit, the R-Group, to quietly locate and return her.

Is the heiress in trouble and gone forever or merely hiding in plain sight to escape her destiny?

While vacationing in Mexico, Petra and Jacob, R-Group operatives, cross paths with "Bad Boys", Carlos and Juan, who are cloaking their drug lord moving business from satellite surveillance. These so-called entrepreneurs force even the most generous observer to question the legality of their business model.

If Carlos and Juan are identified, can they stop running outside the law long enough to do the right thing?

The R-Group operating from South America, Mexico, and Switzerland are assembling the pieces of these puzzles while avoiding international consequences. Will they discover the culprits?

The award winning Breakfield and Burkey story draws you into a TechnoThriller that focuses on overcoming opportunistic cyber-crime in the high-stakes world of information brokering in today's 21st century.

What are Readers saying
Kirkus-"... the story will hold readers' attention until its unsettling conclusion."

"I was pulled in from page one! I often read to fill my empty time. With the Enigma series I make time to enjoy the ride it is taking me on."

"Who would have thought combining technology and writing could be so much fun. I'm glad I've read the series before I get to see the movies ..."

"Couldn't wait for this one to show up after reading the first. "

About this title

About the Author

Charles V. Breakfield has a master's degree and works for a high-tech manufacturer as a solution architect, functioning in hybrid data/telecom environments. A long-time technology geek, Charles enjoys writing, studying World War II history, travel, and cultural exchanges. He's also a fan of wine-tastings and is developing his woodworking skills.

Roxanne E. Burkey completed her master's degree at Dallas Baptist University. She enjoys working in the technology arena and delights in providing customer solutions. She lists children, gardening, hiking, sewing, refinishing antiques, and playing with her newest puppy among her favorite pastimes.

Breakfield and Burkey have a new website for all their stories located at http://www.enigmabookseries.com and would love to have you visit, look at the blog and sneak peek area, upcoming events, or just send comments.

Reviews

In Breakfield and Burkey’s (The Enigma Factor, 2013) latest techno-thriller, a group combats evil in the digital world, with multiple assignments merging in Acapulco and the Cayman Islands. When Thiago Bernardes’ daughter, Lara, goes missing after their argument, the businessman seeks help from Otto, head of the R-Group. JAC, aka Julie, finds a lead in Acapulco, where fellow group members (and lovers) Jacob and Petra are vacationing. The couple meets Simone and Carlos, the latter of whom hires Jacob to investigate a bank in the Cayman Islands and who, along with his brother Juan, may be responsible for the disappearance of Mexican drug lords and their money. In this, the second book in the Enigma series, the authors churn out a more streamlined narrative; while the first novel was essentially an origin story—dealing mostly with the recruitment of Jacob, who’s a minor player this time around—this volume dives right into the story with already established relationships such as Jacob and Petra’s. From there, the narrative efficiently sets up Carlos and Juan’s failed drug business and their decision to try their hand at laundering drug money. The story boasts strong characters: R-Group hacker Quip and JAC (both of whom are more pivotal to the narrative this time around) and Carlos, whose business ventures pit him in the role of villain but whose later choices—he considers giving up everything for Simone—make him much more commendable. Yet the shadier characters have more impact: Jesus, though Carlos and Juan’s uncle, is introduced holding a knife to Carlos’ throat, and sleazy porn filmmaker Spencer spends much of his time luring (or attempting to lure) women into his movies. Despite the porno subplot, the story is surprisingly tame: Simone’s friend Rita has to explain to Petra what a lap dance is. Strangely, R-Group’s missions are resolved well before the end, and the book’s final act focuses on the romantic connection between Carlos and Simone; Thiago’s attempt to placate board members demanding a successor (he’s waiting for Lara’s return); and an act of revenge that backfires against an R-Group member. Nevertheless, the story will hold readers’ attention until its unsettling conclusion, which once again leaves plenty of room for a sequel. A definite improvement over the first book in the series. Kirkus

Edition details

• Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 149367689X
• ISBN 13: 9781493676897
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 322