
Book Review – Thunderbird Rising by John H. Thomas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 I didn’t expect to spend my Sunday trapped inside a high-stakes spy thriller, but that’s exactly what happened when I picked up Thunderbird Rising. I had planned to clean my apartment, maybe do some meal prep… instead, I found myself pacing the living room, coffee in hand, muttering “don’t trust her, Maxx” like some armchair operative. Maxx King isn’t just another ex-military hero—he’s a man stitched together with grit and scars, trying to navigate a world where loyalty is currency and betrayal can come from across the table… or across the bed. The plot detonates when whispers of a device that can trigger earthquakes surface, pulling Maxx into a web of espionage with a September 11th deadline looming like a shadow. Seattle plays the perfect co-star—its rain-slick streets and steel-gray skyline make every meeting feel like it’s hiding a secret. The political tension between the U.S. and China isn’t window dressing; it’s the fuse burning quietly in the background. Why it worked for me: 🎯 Taut pacing—never a wasted scene 🎯 A protagonist who’s both dangerous and deeply human 🎯 An antagonist threat that feels unsettlingly plausible 🎯 Emotional stakes as sharp as the action sequences 🎯 A sense of place that seeps into every page If you like your thrillers clever, grounded, and just unsettling enough to make you side-eye the news headlines, this is one for you. Had me hooked until the last line… and maybe checking under my windows. Thank you @magicalbooktour and @_john_h_thomas_ for including me in this tour. #Julybookclub #bookclubread #bijrc #magicalbooktour #booktour #bookislandofjuhi #reading #bookstagram #indieauthor #bookreview #indianauthors #bookpromotion #booktour
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