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Reviewed by Stephen Christopher for Readers' Favorite
What would you do if you turned up for work one day and your access card didn’t work? Add to that the security guard you’ve known for years doesn’t recognize you, nor do any of your co-workers, as they walk past. Would you think that you were losing your mind, or would you consider something government-level extreme was going on? That’s the premise of Steven F Freeman’s The Extraction. Jake Demarzo hovers between being sure the NSA is after him for unknown reasons and admitting that he’s lost his mind. As he uses his hacking skills learned on the job, the answers unravel, only to become unclear again. What is the truth? You’ll need to read this book, so be prepared to be blindsided.
I love being left in the dark as much as possible and guessing the real story along with the lead protagonist. With twists and turns galore, the reader is never sure if Jake has truly lost his mind or if he really is being manipulated. The grand finale with unexpected adversaries and even more surprising helpers culminates in a very satisfactory ending. I read the last third of this book in one sitting, as there was no way I could tear myself away without finding out what was actually going on. I’m already a Steven F Freeman superfan. I’ve read almost 20 of his books across two different series. I’m going to go out on a limb and state that The Extraction is my new favorite. This book is a survival thriller with a technological core and will appeal to all readers who enjoy riveting thrillers.
