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My Review

Book Two so I’ll try not to spoil it for you.

After reading the first book, Death Never Sleeps, I really liked Michael Cross. He was drawn into his brothers life, entered the world of sports betting and loan sharking, and came out of it intact. Well, not out of it. He”s still running his brothers business while maintaining his clean image as CEO of a large corporation. It’s the fact he’s still alive, is what I meant.

Right at the beginning, Michael does something that has me doing a 180 about him. It’s so typical, yet so maddening. I almost took away a star in my rating because of it. Then, I laughed at myself, realizing it’s not right to judge a person, even a fictional one. There’s no excuse , in my book, for what he did, but there ya go.

I also thought about it and it came to me that this could easily occur. Michael is moving in two worlds and his brother’s is seamy, yet alluring. It’s bound to change someone, moving through that life. I was hoping he would redeem himself.

From here on out I’m giving you a spoiler alert warning. So you may want to stop here if you haven’t read the first book. Nothing major but it does reveal some of what happened in the first book.

I’m finally able to talk about Alex. He’s dead, yet alive. Through his investment in artificial intelligence software, he’s alive, but only in the computer.

I believe this may come in the future. We’ve seen the movies. We’ve seen the explosion of new break throughs in the computer and cell phone areas. Why can’t someone transfer their memories, their personalities into a program, and then have that program take on a life of it’s own, learning and developing emotions, becoming that person.

Michael’s going to need his brothers help to dodge those out to get him. They are coming from different angles so he’s had to hire a bodyguard. The mysterious and deadly,Sindy Steele.

I had my doubts about her, and came to dislike her intensely. I didn’t trust Sindy and didn’t like what she was up to. But she was good at her job. I was left wondering who’s  interests she was really serving as the story progressed.

I finally got to read more about Michael’s wife, Sofia. I mentioned in my review of the first book that I wanted more of her, admired her mojo. She brought it to this story and had a much bigger role to play. I knew I’d love her.

Lots was going in this second book. The danger is ramped up, old and new characters have some intriguing stories to give you more to ponder, and the finale comes too soon.

I’m hoping for the next book. There has to be one. I want to know who lives, who dies, who does what to who next. And there is! Death Logs Out, the third book, will be releasing in the fall of 2015. Get started on this series now so you’ll be ready.

4 Stars

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Synopsis

Some of the most powerful people in the world want to kill Michael Nicholas. Only his brother, Alex can save him – the problem is that Alex is dead.It’s been almost a year since Alex Nicholas, a Queens based underworld Boss, was gunned down. After Alex’s brutal murder, Michael inherited not only his brother’s business – but his enemies. Michael is now a key player in a world he once feared. By day, he is the head of a Fortune 500 company by night, the CEO of Tartarus, one of the worlds largest illegal gambling operations.

Before his death, Alex invested heavily in breakthrough artificial intelligence software so that he could live forever. It worked. In his virtual form, Alex can communicate with Michael and monitor information – and people – in ways the NSA would envy.

It is Alex who discovers Michael’s life is in danger. He detects plots that reach from the darkest corners of Queens, to the highest officials in the Vatican – and they all want Michael dead.

Michael is now in a race to save his life, but he is never alone – Alex is there to help him navigate through this maze of life and death. Also protecting Michael from the forces closing in around him is Sindy Steele, a beautiful – and lethal bodyguard.

How far is Michael willing to go to save his own life – and that of his family? Guided only by a familiar face on a computer screen, will the information Alex discovers allow Michael to go from being the hunted to the hunter?

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Author’s Bio:

E.J. Simon was the CEO of GMAC Global Relocation Services (a division of GM) and the Managing Director of Douglas Elliman, the largest real estate company in NY.

He is a consultant to many leading private equity firms and has held senior level positions at prominent financial services companies.

He is a world traveler, food enthusiast and lives in Connecticut. Death Never Sleeps is his first novel. His second novel, Death Logs In, will be available in October 2014.

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Where to buy the book:

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