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Jun 09, 2022RedRose_29 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is the kind of book I love to read. One that keeps you guessing, not knowing how the book will end. I thought it was very well thought out and such a great read. I love how the author wrote a story that was not only plausible but…
Aug 10, 2020alecbussott rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The writing is not exceptional, but the story's twists and turns made this book a very entertaining read.
Apr 21, 2020JCLAshleyW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was a fun read that was hard to put down. Fans of Cold War era fiction will love this book that is complete with espionage and sleeper cells, is smart, authentic and believable. Make sure to follow up with "Keep You Close" if you…
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Dec 22, 2018WoodneathRachel rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Nov 14, 2018Beatricksy rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I could never call this a good book. I'm probably not even going to remember it in a week. But man, is it a zippy, popcorn thriller *made* for lazy beaches and short attention spans. Did you know you can just stick random thumb drives into…
Nov 04, 2018reader7176 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Great book!! New story line, great characters, good plot. New author can't wait to read more!!
Oct 21, 2018ColoReader rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Couldn't put it down, well done.
Sep 20, 2018rmleanos rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I found it to be one of the most boring books I've ever read. Cleveland really didn't put her best into it for being a a former CIA analyst, if she was one at all. I question it. Save your time. It is worthless. Too bad I spent the…
Sep 09, 2018molly rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Great writing and excellent story. A novel must have both! Can,t wait for her next book!
Aug 17, 2018ArapahoeAlice rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I was constantly guessing what would happen next and couldn't predict it. I loved how the CIA agent, Vivian, was constantly torn between her loyalty to the CIA and serving her country, and taking care of her four children. If you love…
Aug 15, 2018allmyangels6 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Excellent book! Once you finish reading chapter one, you will be hooked! Suspenseful, and thrilling. This is a must read. If you like the tv show "The Americans" or "Homeland", then this is the book for you. I would rate this a 5*'s.
Aug 07, 2018scl_Cori rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book was a fun page-turner that was a little different than any "light who-dunit" that I've read so far. I finished in a quick two days and would recommend this book for a fun, easy read that has a good twist involved.
Jul 07, 2018edwarmo rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Just keep reading. At one point I thought that so many bad choices had been made and rationalized, that the story was hopeless. I plowed on and it did get to a tipping point that allowed for the possibility of good triumphing. Lots of…
Jul 06, 2018Zoelexi777 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This was a really good read. It had a different twist to a great mystery. Definitely worth the read.
Jun 20, 2018writermala rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Who better than a former CIA Analyst to write a CIA thriller? Yes, Karen Cleveland is that but she is more; she is a mother and she knows what it would be like to face a battle between her need to protect her children and be true to her…
Jun 06, 2018dkkeith rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Good read. My second book this month. Kept my interest.
Jun 06, 2018KJP48 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Need to Know is a very good debut novel. I didn't expect the ending until I had about 1 page to go. Maybe others saw it coming, but I didn't. I would definitely read another novel by Karen Cleveland. It was a fun page-turner.
Jun 02, 2018JenGee_1 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
There’s a lot of suspense in the book that’s constantly building. It isn’t an action book and it isn’t James Bond. Vivian works for counterintelligence at the CIA. She enjoys her work and gets satisfaction from knowing she’s keeping her…
May 29, 2018kateisaredhead rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Meh! If you want the spy version of a Harlequin romance, this is it. Those of us raised on the Cold War Thrillers of the 70's and 80's will be disappointed by this book. It is a good summer book, light reading, but certainly nothing…
May 26, 2018ailenemc rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great book. Finally after so many disappointing books it was a pleasure to read a book that held my interest and kept me guessing. Well written and great characters. Bravo!
May 06, 2018dlavine rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Very highly recommended. A tightly plotted, intense, psychological spy thriller, with twists right up to the end. I can't wait for her next book.
May 01, 2018
Karen Cleveland’s frost novel, Need to Know, is an unusual thriller page-turner, interweaving a threat to national security CIA tradecraft with a threat to the integrity of a family. Timely, it involves Russian spying and infiltration of…
Apr 26, 2018NedSu rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I try to be supportive of first time authors. After all they could move on the becoming a successful writer, and deliver more books for me to read. I think this author does have potential- she presents a very interesting story about…
Apr 25, 2018kaubry rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I could not put this book down, and sure hope Karen Cleveland writes many more. Turned me completely upside down and did not see that ending coming. Wow!
Apr 17, 2018LaurieAaland rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent debut novel. I couldn't put it down.