- The Insurmountable Edge: Book One

The thrills that Jack, Jeff and Adelaide goes through is astonishing! the story is filled with a lot of topics and references of our present time, with internationally known organizations working (or not) along side with the protagonists and a bunch of immersive locations, especially if you've traveled inside California! This book is so immersive, it teleports you to it's reality, living the place of the protagonists experiencing the chills! It is super easy reading, with detailed scenes and you can easily co-relate past read chapters with the on-going ones, the more you read, the more you think and more sense everything has. It is just like a puzzle coming together. I CAN'T wait for books 2 and 3! Thomas H. Goodfellow as an Author KNOWS what he is writing about and has a lot of culture and knowledge of everything. My review? Definitely WORTH IT!

The first book ran 472 pages an took place one 24 hours. It’s well thought out but some of the descriptions of none critical data is very wordy.

The U.S. is on the brink of a deadly war with China in the debut international thriller, "Insurmountable Edge: Book One" by Thomas H. Goodfellow. The only person who can counter the threat is the steel-edged General Jack Wilder. His execution of some of the deadliest missions on behalf of the US in the elite special forces has forged him into a deadly weapon which enemies will have to reckon with. Jack Wilder is similar to Jack Reacher created by Lee Child, but he has his own unique foibles. The story starts out in a horrific scene where two children are forced to dig their own graves before they are stoned to death. General Jack Wilder then takes over as the narrator. Retired and living at his plush Californian ranch, he cares for his hellbent seventeen-year-old ward, Adelaide, and his army buddy, Jeff, suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD). Ironically, Wilder's unresolved issues with PSTD makes him prone to hallucinations. A striking physician, Kate, seeks Wilder's help in solving a series of murders with international security implications at a company she oversees. Meanwhile, war is ready to break out in the Middle East with China that will have an “insurmountable edge“ in the conflict. Tasked with investigating the insurmountable edge, Jack Wilder’s mission twists with unexpected turns as murders pile up and he is sometimes off edge talking with imaginary people and animals—possibly clues to political machinations behind the scenes. The book does not end with a classical cliffhanger but continues in what will be a three-book series that should connect the murders and international conflict. Author Goodfellow has written an action-packed thriller filled with unique, memorable characters and vivid descriptions. The interactions between the characters and the smart, crisp dialogue work hand-in-hand with action scenes and unexpected twists to drive the story forward. Even though Wilder struggles with his own internal turmoil, he is an engaging character with a hint of chivalry toward Kate. But make no mistake, he is more than capable of maximum damage against his enemies. “The Insurmountable Edge,” is an exciting start to a three-book series that spins a complex web of international intrigue and unforeseen enemies that promise to be the ultimate match for Jack Wilder. Highly recommended for fans of complex international thrillers with a hero you can root for.

This book is 16 hrs, Audible version. The number of times I have to hear "Kate said, I said" etc. must be 2 - 3 hours of time. It is so annoying. I listen to tons of Audible books, and have never had this kind of intrusion. Don't know if it was Brick's decision or the author's decision... but other books do no have to do this.

Loved this story...it was different than so many out there are right now. But I was very disappointed that Book 2 will not be out for some time...so the story is left hanging...so I will leave my final conclusion "hanging" too until I get to read those two next books. I would not read a story like this again if I knew ahead of time that Book 2 and Book 3 would not be out at the same time. Now I have to hope I remember all the details, and it's quite a while until Book 2 will be released. The author did a great job on his story though, so I think I will buy Book 2 and wait until Book 3 comes out and then read the entire set at that time. No worrying that I won't remember some important detail. Just a great read though for Book One!

A good fiction writer gets the reader to suspend disbelief, ala Sanford and the Lucas Davenport series. Good fellow doesn't come close. Good plot, but every woman is a hot babe the he has to describe in minute detail, including two teen age girls at I Hop that try to pick up the hero. Every service person referenced is a Medal of Honor winner, etc. He does a pretty god job of copying Lee Childs and Reacher in fights, but over plays his hand. Don't waste your time on this

I really tried to like this book, and found myself even liking many parts of the story. But, please, a 37 year old general who is also a genius AND movie star handsome is only your first test for credibility. The plot jumps ahead at times only to be outdone by eternal slots forensic technique. It would also be nice if at least some of the women were not rated by breast size (all large, not to be a spoiler). Desperately needed a ruthless editor for plot, narrative, and believability. The presence of yet a second 37 year old genius general who, despite a privileged upbringing, speaks only in some type of ghetto dialogue (terribly executed) that keeps distracting from any type of smooth flow.

I have spent every spare bit of time being engulfed by Book One. Very bit of writing zigzags between love, horror and humor. The main characters brought fully to life through precise, scene by scene, crafting. There is so much more you will discover for yourselves, beyond my few sentences. This mystery/suspense will not let you down. Yup, you guessed it…I will be purchasing Books Two and Three momentarily!