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Dec 07, 2015
A Texas tycoon’s daughter has gone missing in Equatorial Guinea and, after four years of searching, it’s still uncertain whether she is alive or dead. His firm to decides to call on the help of Vanessa “Michael” Munroe. She specializes in infiltrating cultures, sometimes posing as a man. She has a gift for languages, and can learn a new one in a matter of weeks. Her line of work is lucrative, if not always legal. Throughout her life, Munroe has had to fight to physically and emotionally survive. She developed her skills while growing up in the wilds of Cameroon. She spent her childhood years as the daughter of missionaries, and her teenage years and young adulthood as part of a team of African mercenaries. A lethal fighter, with a fascination for knives, Munroe is a relentless predator when in pursuit of information. When her search for the millionaire’s long-lost daughter lands her back in the same setting that she previously escaped from, Munroe is forced to face the demons of her past. Her moral code will not allow her to give up on the quest. The question is: Will she make it out of the jungle alive? I listened to this fast-paced thriller as a book-on-CD, and narrator’s voice was perfect for the story. The African setting was compelling, and I felt immersed in the culture, conduction and customs of sub-Saharan African countries. This mesmerizing series could be easily transformed into a movie or television series, starring Angelina Jolie. A suspenseful story with a strong female lead , The Informationist will appeal to fans of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. Like Lisbeth Salander, Vanessa “Michael” Munroe is a complicated character. She is brilliant and damaged; tough but vulnerable. She has a strong sense of justice, although some might call it a twisted one. The book contains graphic violence, and so might not be a wise choice for those who prefer “gentle reads.” I would recommend it to readers who have a penchant for high-speed chases, hand-to-hand combat, and lots of sexual tension. Available in hardback, paperback, large print, nonmusical sound recording, ebook, and audio ebook. (LD)