Published: March 04, 2011
Words: 108414 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook short description

Based on actual events, OPEN SOURCE is a geopolitical thriller that follows Casey Shenk, a vending route driver with an insatiable curiosity, as he uncovers the truth behind a sinister plot to shape world politics, where he quickly finds himself in the crosshairs fighting to save his own life, while preventing an even greater injustice that could plunge the world headlong into the next Great War.

Extended description

"Open Source" is a riveting read that will be hard to put down. -Michael J. Carson,The Midwest Book Review

"Open Source" is an intriguing novel of international politics played out in the shadow world of diplomacy...torn from today's headlines....an enjoyable and informative read. -Weymouth Symmes, reviewer, Military Writers Society of America

Matthew M. Frick has "hit one over the wall" with his debut novel....I hope he continues the exploits of Casey Shenk.., and brings out more from the creatively complex mind of M. M. Frick. -Gary Sorkin, Pacific Book Review

Contains all of the intrigue of many crime, suspense, and spy novels with believable characters and situations. Open Source is a good read for anyone, especially those that enjoy suspense and international intrigue. -Bob Medak, reviewer, AllBooks Review

What if a ship carrying a cargo of stolen Russian missiles bound for Iran was mysteriously hijacked? What if Israel was secretly behind the hijacking? What if the gu... (Read more) "Open Source" is a riveting read that will be hard to put down. -Michael J. Carson,The Midwest Book Review

"Open Source" is an intriguing novel of international politics played out in the shadow world of diplomacy...torn from today's headlines....an enjoyable and informative read. -Weymouth Symmes, reviewer, Military Writers Society of America

Matthew M. Frick has "hit one over the wall" with his debut novel....I hope he continues the exploits of Casey Shenk.., and brings out more from the creatively complex mind of M. M. Frick. -Gary Sorkin, Pacific Book Review

Contains all of the intrigue of many crime, suspense, and spy novels with believable characters and situations. Open Source is a good read for anyone, especially those that enjoy suspense and international intrigue. -Bob Medak, reviewer, AllBooks Review

What if a ship carrying a cargo of stolen Russian missiles bound for Iran was mysteriously hijacked? What if Israel was secretly behind the hijacking? What if the guy who fills the vending machines in the office break room figured the whole thing out?
Based on actual events, OPEN SOURCE is a geopolitical thriller that follows Casey Shenk, a Savannah, Georgia, vending route driver with an insatiable curiosity, as he uncovers a black-market arms deal-gone-bad and the truth behind a high-level plot to shape world politics. Casey draws his evidence from open sources; by reading beyond the headlines. When his theorizing catches the attention of the wrong people and anonymous threats turn deadly, Casey looks to Susan Williams, an intelligent, but insecure, analyst for the New York-based consulting firm Intelligence Watch Group for help. The two soon find themselves in the crosshairs and fighting to save their own lives, while preventing an even greater injustice that could affect the balance of power in the Middle East and plunge the world headlong into the next Great War.
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fbi, cia, thriller, assassin, suspense, israel, politics, savannah, terrorist, ships, russia, mafia, navy, international, intrigue, new york, iran, georgia, nuclear, un, suicide bombing, hijacking, black ops, mossad, missiles, irgc, stratfor, netanyahu, ahmadinejad

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Review by: Jacqueline dubois on Dec. 04, 2011 :
An interesting thriller about international terrorism and politics. The plot is satisfyingly complex. I look forward to more from this author.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Carol on May 01, 2011 :
A political thriller, fast paced. It is interesting that the hero is just an ordinary guy who likes to speculate. Excellent read.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: J Hart on March 28, 2011 :
Very interesting read. The beginning is not at all an indication of how exciting and far reaching that the main plot of the book is. I suppose one can chalk it up to character building. What I am trying to say though is that if you start reading this book, keep reading. It gets better.

I think it's a wonderful first book and I am looking forward to reading more of M. Frick's work.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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