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Executive: An absolutely gripping mystery and suspense thriller (Alex Hoffmann Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Leslie Wolfe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 4,114 ratings

A rookie private investigator. An unexpected killer. Espionage, current technology, warfare, and a hint of greed.
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A friendly fire incident in Afghanistan takes a serious toll.
A drone, out of control, brings death and wreaks havoc on a Florida highway.
An apparently successful corporation comes under scrutiny.

A memorable incursion behind corporate closed doors, led by an up-and-coming investigator on a mission to find the truth about the lives lost to the very technology that was mandated to protect them.

Our skies aren't safe anymore.

A thought-provoking page turner, Executive sizzles with plausible scenarios, conveyed in technical and business terminology at an unrelenting pace.

Exploring the controversial territory of toxic leadership and its long term consequences, Executive delivers an insightful analysis spiced with cutting-edge technology and science, in an exciting, suspenseful, masterful political technothriller.

Fans of Jack Ryan, Jason Bourne, James Bond, and Jack Reacher will love Alex Hoffmann.

BOOKS BY LESLIE WOLFE

All the books can be read out of order, regardless of series; think Costco, not IKEA. This is a ride you won’t want to miss!

Tess Winnett Series
-- Dawn Girl
-- The Watson Girl
-- Glimpse of Death
-- Taker of Lives
-- Not Really Dead
-- Girl With A Rose
-- Mile High Death

Detective Kay Sharp Series
-- The Girl From Silent Lake
-- Beneath Blackwater River

Baxter and Holt Series
-- Las Vegas Girl
-- Casino Girl
-- Las Vegas Crime

Standalone Titles
-- Stories Untold
-- Love, Lies and Murder

Alex Hoffmann Series
-- Executive
-- Devil’s Move
-- The Backup Asset
-- The Ghost Pattern
-- Operation Sunset
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    Alex Hoffmann
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005SJQWI2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Italics Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 4 Oct. 2011
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0984384631
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Alex Hoffmann
  • Customer reviews:
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Leslie Wolfe

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Meet Leslie Wolfe, bestselling author and mastermind behind gripping thrillers that have won the hearts of over a million readers worldwide. She brings a fresh and invigorating touch to the thriller genre, crafting compelling narratives around unforgettable, powerhouse women. Her books are not only an adrenaline-packed ride, but they're also sprinkled with psychological insights, offering readers an immersive, authentic experience that goes beyond conventional suspense.

You might know her from the Detective Kay Sharp series or have been hooked by Tess Winnett's relentless pursuit of justice. Maybe you've followed the dynamic duo Baxter & Holt through the gritty streets of Las Vegas or plunged into political intrigue with Alex Hoffmann.

Recently, Leslie published The Girl You Killed, a psychological thriller that's pure, unputdownable suspense. This standalone novel will have fans of The Undoing, The Silent Patient, and Little Fires Everywhere on the edge of their seats.

Whether you're into the mind games of Criminal Minds, love crime thrillers like James Patterson's, or enjoy the heart-pounding tension in Kendra Elliot and Robert Dugoni's mysteries, Leslie's got a thriller series for you. Fans of action-packed writers like Tom Clancy or Lee Child will find plenty to love in her Alex Hoffmann series.

Wolfe’s latest psychological thriller, The Surgeon, will have you racing through the pages gasping for breath until the final jaw-dropping twist, delighting fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train.

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Customers thoroughly enjoy this book, praising its well-written action sequences and fast-paced thriller style. The main character receives positive feedback for being very engaging. While the book holds attention throughout, some customers find it boring.

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Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable, with one mentioning it's a great start to a new series.

"...There are lots of reasons for thoroughly enjoying this book, the bias towards the techno-thriller genre makes it enjoyable..." Read more

"...It's a very enjoyable novel and I look forward to reading more of Ms Wolfe's work." Read more

"Now don't get me wrong, I enjoyed reading the book and some of the managerial interplay was familiar and I liked Alex the lead character, but it..." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting particularly well done action sequences, while another describes it as a real page turner.

"...and some well written action sequences as well. It forms a very stable base upon which the rest of the series can build...." Read more

"...The detail in the setting of the corporate world was particularly well done, proving it is just as good an environment for a thriller as the..." Read more

"...I don't think so. So a decent enough yarn, written with decent background knowledge of the way HR departments work, but not very likely...." Read more

"Intriguing at the outset and well written A different concept for once. Did it keep me turning the pages?..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast-paced thriller that keeps readers engaged.

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"...and military work together very well, the pacing is just right to keep the reader hooked but with room for surprise...." Read more

"Intriguing at the outset and well written A different concept for once. Did it keep me turning the pages?..." Read more

"Very engaging Fast paced Keeps you turning to the next page as soon as the book starts Got to get the next in the series" Read more

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"...There are some excellent character descriptions (some make you want to punch them!) and some well written action sequences as well...." Read more

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"...and some of the managerial interplay was familiar and I liked Alex the lead character, but it really is necessary to suspend belief virtually from..." Read more

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  • Godiva 2000
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a new series, a very original book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2016
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    An unusual type of thriller, a young woman (Alex) is recruited to a secretive firm called 'The Agency' who specialise in solving all manner of problems for businesses, from sabotage to incompetency, and they do this by getting one of their staff recruited by the firm having problems, this then enables them to discover where the problems are.
    I am not going to describe any more of the plot here, but suffice it to say that Alex finds herself in very deep water on her first assignment.
    There are lots of reasons for thoroughly enjoying this book, the bias towards the techno-thriller genre makes it enjoyable (although of course as time goes by the technology will become more and more passe, but it doesn't suffer too much from that at the time of writing, even though it was written about 5 years ago.)
    There are some excellent character descriptions (some make you want to punch them!) and some well written action sequences as well. It forms a very stable base upon which the rest of the series can build.
    I believe that this book stands comparison with most of the other established thriller writers.
    I did receive a free copy of this book in return for this honest review, but have no other connection to the author.
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  • Credit Man
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced thriller holds the attention.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2018
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    Fast paced thriller; it holds the attention throughout.

    The plot is a little ridiculous: a company manufacturing lethal weapons is so badly managed that its products are dangerous, while its staff hate being there. The owner has no knowledge, while the regulators and customer (the armed forces) are uninterested.

    The subsidiary point of interest is the corporate culture of bullying and intimidation of staff; for which high pay is considered 'compensation' [sic]. Sadly this American originated approach has spread to some parts of Britain. The unintended small episode is when the managing director of our heroes trays the heroine with similar abandonment - but of course all is forgiven.
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  • Frank Horne
    5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing thriller right from the opening
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2014
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    Executive is an intriguing thriller right from the opening that has an unusual style and gets you hooked. Alex is a very engaging main character and we get to see her progress enjoying her work and encounter plenty of challenging pitfalls

    The different strands with the corporate and military work together very well, the pacing is just right to keep the reader hooked but with room for surprise. The detail in the setting of the corporate world was particularly well done, proving it is just as good an environment for a thriller as the military or secret services. It all felt very realistic along with that edge of drama.

    It's a very enjoyable novel and I look forward to reading more of Ms Wolfe's work.
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  • Sharpie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Can't think of one
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2015
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    Now don't get me wrong, I enjoyed reading the book and some of the managerial interplay was familiar and I liked Alex the lead character, but it really is necessary to suspend belief virtually from the beginning. How likely is it that a firm (The Agency) which has been heavily involved in sorting out other companies problems has to have the internet and email explained to them? (I assume it's really being explained to the reader who has been absent on the moon for the past decade). Is Alex so important that 'the villain(s)' feel the need to compromise her (or worse)? I don't think so. So a decent enough yarn, written with decent background knowledge of the way HR departments work, but not very likely. Guess that's why they call it fiction.
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  • Judith W
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2014
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    Good read
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  • Andrew Poole
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lives up to its genre
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 March 2015
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    Intriguing at the outset and well written A different concept for once. Did it keep me turning the pages? It certainly did and the first thing I did upon finishing the book was to search the Kindle shop to see if there were any more in the series. I'm reading Devil's Move right now.
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  • William McConachie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Human behaviour
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 May 2014
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    Having been in both middle and senior management for 30 years, I found this book to be a fantastic read.

    The first part about the Agency, gives readers an opportunity to understand the possible questions to ask about both yourself and a possible client. Superb.

    The second part, the Client enables the reader to look at human behavior when given power, coupled with greed. I have personally experienced some of the scenarios given here.

    This book is a superb book and parts of it should be used in both Management training and HR training. Brilliant.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2018
    Really enjoyed this book, a really great thriller. This author was recommend by good reads and I am honestly grateful for the recommendation. The pages turn themselves really not able to put this book down. Can't wait to read the next in the series.
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  • Aileen Hewat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Australia on 10 August 2017
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    The book kept me interested. The explanations of highly technical stuff were clear. The language structure satisfied the English teacher in me, making it a pleasure to read.
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  • Espionage Lover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hellfire Madness
    Reviewed in Canada on 14 October 2015
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    The Executive makes an engrossing thriller out of the mergers and acquisitions game. The story harkens back to a great book about nasty technology company takeovers in Japan That was made into a blockbuster movie with Sean Connery called Rising Sun. In that movie as in The Executive, the notion of Business as war prevails. Wolfe's pacing and visual writing combined with detailed research into startup drone companies guarantees a big success. The silver screen would swallow this book whole as I did. Pick it up. Highly recommended!
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  • Robine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent suspense!
    Reviewed in the United States on 18 March 2023
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    Executive by Leslie Wolfe is a fantastic who-dun-it! Very different from pattern predictable cozy novels, this novel is quick paced with many interconnected threads that keep you turning the pages for “just one more chapter.” The technology aspect is well explained without being tedious or dry. Characters are well developed, conversation adds to the story and details are well described. For anyone who has lived in SoCal, they may find the travel times between locations as noted in the chapter headings a bit idealistic, but that doesn’t deter from the excellent read. For those of us who have lived there, it’s a detail to ponder. 😉
    Kudos to author Leslie Wolfe!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars it was just okay, was hoping for more. ...
    Reviewed in Canada on 7 April 2017
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    it was just okay, was hoping for more..
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  • Cardinal
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as some of his others and tends to pontificate ...
    Reviewed in Australia on 7 June 2018
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    Alex Hoffmann is Wolfe's neew heroine in this new series. Not as good as some of his others and tends to pontificate a lot about his theories on the economy, political scene etc.
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