The Switch

ByJoseph Finder

Release Date: 2017-06-13
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers

Score: 4

From 326 Ratings

Description

A simple mix up throws an innocent man into the cross-hairs of sinister government secrets and ruthless political ambitions in this timely, electrifying thriller from New York Times bestselling author Joseph Finder.

Michael Tanner is on his way home from a business trip when he accidentally picks up the wrong MacBook in an airport security line. He doesn’t notice the mix-up until he arrives home in Boston, but by then it’s too late. Tanner’s curiosity gets the better of him when he discovers that the owner is a US senator and that the laptop contains top secret files.

When Senator Susan Robbins realizes she’s come back with the wrong laptop, she calls her young chief of staff, Will Abbott, in a panic. Both know that the senator broke the law by uploading classified documents onto her personal computer. If those documents wind up in the wrong hands, it could be Snowden 2.0—and her career in politics will be over. She needs to recover the MacBook before it’s too late.

When Will fails to gain Tanner’s cooperation, he is forced to take measures to retrieve the laptop before a bigger security breach is revealed. He turns to an unscrupulous “fixer” for help. In the meantime, the security agency whose files the senator has appropriated has its own methods, darker still—and suddenly Tanner finds himself a hunted man, on the run, terrified for the safety of his family, in desperate need of a plan, and able to trust no one.

Reviews

The Switch
2
By ShortshiftMX5
Not worth the price of admission. (I paid $5.95).
Clever!!
5
By Vassmy
A lot of fun! Fast paced.
The Switch
3
By Halsterx
3/5 stars Shallow and convoluted at times, but entertaining. Hal R
Boring, contrived
2
By Longhorn5555
Stupid people making stupid decisions. Nonsensical actions.... Let him go for 24 hours? Really? I gave up about three fourths of the way through this book.
The Switch
2
By JPB 9871
Nicely done! Well written.
Great book
5
By Redsoxnumba1
Suspense, lots of it! Couldn't put it down.
Sorry to say but don't buy this book
1
By Dayna Caymus
Finder is a great writer. But, what happened here? Tanner doesn't care that his laptop was stolen? Why not just send the senator's back to her? Every decision Tanner makes is imposable. And, what about the lose ends -- the reporter's death and the mob?
Joseph Finder's The Switch
5
By Carol M Smith
This story has a completely riveting plot. It
weaves deception, intrigue, mystery and
suspense together.
Two laptops get switched at an airport.
One laptop belongs to Michael Tanner. He
is CEO and founder of Tanner Roast. This
is a small specialty coffee company.
The second laptop belongs to a US Senator.
Senator Susan Robbins needs that laptop
back as soon as possible. It contains Top
Secret information that she not supposed
to have. Her aide Will Abbott is assigned the
task to retrieve the laptop using whatever
means needed.
Tanner's current lifestyle is about to change.
He faces the wiles of contract murder, paranoia,
conspiracy, double-dealing, spys and persons
trying to outwit each other to obtain the Top
Secret information.
I volunteered to read " The Switch". Thanks for
First to Read for the opportunity. My opinion is
my own.