The Archangel Project

by: C.S. Graham

Published by: Harper

Reviewed by Stephanie Boyd

October “Tobie” Guinness, in an effort to better understand strange visions that have affected her life, and maybe find a way to use her “gift,” has been working with Tulane professor Henry Youngblood and his remote viewer studies. When he is murdered and the killers with government badges and unlimited resources seem to be hunting her down too, Tobie has no idea why or where she can turn.

Jax Alexander is a maverick CIA agent sent to investigate professor Youngblood’s death–and the first thing he finds is that this is not a random murder. When Jax and Tobie pool their information, they discover this may be just the tip of the iceberg and that the conspiracy someone is trying to cover up has links all the way to the White House.

The Archangel Project is an outstanding political conspiracy thriller. The story contains just enough true tidbits mixed in to keep it intriguing and the plot frightening. The book isn’t pointing fingers at one particular person or party but illustrating a warning that we shouldn’t be too quick to blindly allocate powers to the government without a way to defend our rights. Our government must contain a balance of powers as our founding fathers intended and checks must remain in place to protect us.

I loved the story and the characters of Tobie and Jax. The book also contains a teaser for the next book in the series and I was delighted to learn that Tobie and Jax will still be featured. Both these characters embody characteristics we would all like to claim: loyalty, patriotism, and the willingness to stand up for what is right even in the face of death.

The conspiracy plot is diabolical and a frighteningly real suggestion of what someone might be willing to do because of greed. This book presents a sterling example of the old adage that “absolute power corrupts absolutely!”

I can’t wait for the next book to come out and see what new plot Tobie and Jax will set out to thwart.

Armchair Interviews says: Outstanding political thriller.

Author’s Web site: http://www.CSGrahamBooks.com