“A cold shadow falls over my face. I open my eyes to see a vulture circling above me. Using my hand, I shade my eyes and see that another has joined it; both gliding on the warm air current as though conserving their strength for the kill that lies ahead… I believe that I am that kill…”Sonia, beleaguered by nightmares, illness and fear, is obsessed by the possibility that her father Emir Faisal … father Emir Faisal Muhammed is alive. In an effort to control her own destiny she’s determined to go to Syria to search for the Emir. A recurring illness takes her to Walter Reed where she learns she’s pregnant. She ignored the protests of her physician and Jeff and returns to Syria to search for her father to return where only hatred, fear, death and disaster await her.
A continuing story of love, survival, vulnerability and grit from USA Today and WSJ best selling author, Judith Lucci.
If you like David Baldacci, Sandra Brown, Tim Tigner and Danielle Girard, you’ll love this book.
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Book 3 picks up where Delusion Proof left off. Sonia’s leg has healed but she is still suffering from PTSD and terrible nightmares. She decides to return to Syria to try to find out if her father is still alive in the hope that she can put her fear behind her and live a normal life. Jeff tries to talk her out of it but in the end he goes with her. Even with the protection of the Agency and the Canadian Embassy thinks take a turn for the worse. and innocent people die. This book is full of non-stop action with lots of twists and surprises. Will Sonia and Jeff get out of Syria alive? I don’t want to spoil the suspense so you will have to read and see. Another great thriller with great characters that leaves me wanting Book 4.
Fool Proof, the third book in the Dr. Sonia Amon series, is a gripping thriller that cuts dangerously close to home and at the same time, as far as the Middle East.
Sonia suffers both mental anguish and physical pain caused by no other than her own father, who has become radicalized. His vendetta against Sonia tears the family apart, but at this point it’s unclear to her if he is still alive—or else, perhaps his followers and her half-siblings are the ones to continue this relentless pursuit that puts her life, and the life of her mother, Melody, at risk. Sonia flies to Syria in search of the truth.
To me, the image of the vulture, depicted in both the writing and on the cover, creates a sensual touch that brings the threat to life and highlights the vulnerability of the main character. On top of all the dangers she faces, she also finds out that she’s pregnant, so it is with double the trouble that I found myself caring for her. The story is written from her point of view, so every twist and turn is intimately described, sometimes even lyrically, from the very first line: “I plunge my fingers into the sand with sensual pleasure, withdrawing them slowly as I watch them cascade downward. The sun is warm on my face and for the first time in decades, I feel safe.”
Is she, really? Find out.
Five stars.
Fool Proof, by Judith Lucci, is an intriguing venture into the life of Dr. Sonia Amon, the estranged daughter of a Syrian Emir. This installment is book three of a six-book series. While it is not necessary to have read the first two novels to enjoy this story, I believe I will be forced to, simply because Dr. Amon is such a fascinating character. I enjoyed the interplay between the main protagonist and her CIA-employed husband. The plotting is tight, the writing crisp with a pace that keeps you turning pages until the very end. Do not start this book at bedtime, unless you want to stay up all night reading. Recently, it has been difficult to find books that pull me in as quickly as this one did. Hats off to the author.
I highly recommend Fool Proof and the author, Judith Lucci, to anyone who enjoys action and suspense stories. Particularly ones that are as well written as this book. I for one will be reading more of her novels.
A well written perfectly paced story pulling you in from the start. Again Sonia is tested and struggles to get her life under control with help from Jeff and others. Filled with an action that keeps you turning the pages to get to the end of the book. A thriller series you want to pick up and all are standalone reads but a great story telling read.
What an awesome book! This is the third book in the Dr. Sonia Amon Mystery series. Talk about an emotional roller coaster, this is it! There are shocking moments, tragic moments, tears from me, great characters to love and hate. There are moments when you think circumstances couldn’t get worse than they are and then things get worse. There is so much action,
danger and suspense, twists and turns, surprises, and Judith Lucci knows how to demand and get your undivided attention. I could barely put the book down and then couldn’t wait to pick it back up. I felt compelled towards reading what was going to happen next. It’s an eerily exciting thriller that I highly recommend along with the rest of the series.
Dr Sonia Amon decides to travel to Syria to find out if her evil father, Emir Faisal Muhammed, is still alive. Sonia goes in for a battery of tests to travel over seas. She discovers she is pregnant. Sonia still travels to Syria with her husband Jeff. She discovers the Emir is in deed alive. Sonia discovers she has a half brother and a half sister. The Emir makes it know he is coming for her and her child. This novel will keep your interest throughout.
OMG! Judith Lucci has done it again! They just keep getting better and better! This continuing story of Dr Sonia Amon will have you on the edge of your seat! Just when you think she is getting her happily ever after, tragedy strikes again. The things that you think would destroy her suddenly become the very things that drive her to keep going and get stronger. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen next, a new twist will appear that will keep you reading to the end. I can’t wait for the next book to come out!
Emotional rollercoaster…
This is the third book in the Dr. Sonia Amon series and it is a relentless emotional rollercoaster ride. Sonia is now semi-retired from her medical practice as a result of the injuries and the resulting PTSD caused by her capture and torture at the hands of her father. It seems that the Emir, Sonia’s father, or his loyal followers are still pursuing her and her mom, Melody. To make matters worse, it now appears that Sonia has some half-siblings in league with the Emir who may pose serious additional threats. Buckle up for a thrill-packed adventure as Sonia and her husband, Jeff, take a proactive approach and return to Syria to hunt down these terrorist-affiliated family members in an effort to not only protect themselves but to protect the U.S. from the ongoing threat posed by her father and by ISIS. There will be joyous celebrations, life-changing events, tragedies, betrayals, deceptions, and unlikely new allies all competing for your attention in this fast-paced, can’t-wait-to-see-what-happens-next, heart-wrenching, handwringing, wonderfully compelling story. Whew! It was awesome. I can’t wait to see what the author has planned for Sonia and her family next!
This book and the others in this series are carefully crafted, well-planned, adrenalin-fueled adventures with wonderful characters (both lovable and loathsome). The stories involve war and terrorism so there is violence, but not graphically depicted. There is a bit of clean romance and no objectionable language.
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I received an ARC of this novel. I must say it was an incredible read. I was hooked from page one and found it difficult to put down. Although this is the third book in the series it was not difficult to navigate having not read the first two. The characters are well developed and the emotional intensity along with the suspense make this an outstanding book. The twists that take place kept me guessing until the last pages. It is like the other Judith Lucci books I have read, full of excitement and love. This reads well as a standalone but I am now headed back to read the first two books.
The nightmares feed on the uncertainty in her life. Is someone trying to communication thru them. Jeff can’t believe she wants to go back to Syria. she wants to be sure her father and the evil is dead.A father who kidnapped her, and ruling Syria, until she had escape. Being his first born, the hate he had for her was deep now. Is the evil worse than what she thinks coming from the other siblings she questions. Was this the right move or something she felt had to be done. The sacrifices, will she lose everything, and who can they trust, it is riveting, terrorizing, of a couple who love one another so much, hopeful they won’t lose.
The nailbiting drama in this book is off the charts!
Sonia makes a decision that may just change her whole life (no spoilers from me lol).
Sonia and Jeff are such an amazing couple, and the love they share will give you all the feels.
Don’t start this book if you’re tired and heading off to bed. You’ll lose sleep because you won’t be able to put it down.
I am not ashamed to admit I had to grab the box of tissues while reading this one. Some laughs, some tears, and one heck of a roller coaster ride of all the other emotions.
You’ll be snarling, and talking out loud while reading this book hahahahhaa.
This book was riveting from start to finish. I absolutely love this series of books, and this is my favourite..even though I did some ugly crying.
What a fantastic story!
“…do you think uncertainties gives us a better life?” Quote from Fool Proof by Judith Lucci.
Wow!!! What a question to ask? I am still pondering it.
This book will pull you in from the beginning. You will not want to put it down, not even to sleep.
Intriguing from beginning to end.
Sonia has been thinking of her biological family. She has made a decision and needs to follow through on it. It will be problematic since it could result in her death instead. She returns to her birthplace and attempts to carry out her plan.
Have to read the story to find out. I DO NOT WANT TO SPOIL YOUR ENJOYMENT!!!!!
I love how she finally resolves her plan. In her way too!!
Even though I recognize Sonia and Grayson, I believe this is my first book in this series. Wonderful, can’t wait to read more. I definitely will have to find some time and get caught up.
It is interesting to me how women and children are still treated as not worthy. Even in our own society today. I will not get started on Veterans are treated!!
As I said before totally intriguing book, definitely hard to put down, and still finding it resonating with me.
Can be read as a standalone. Enough background in book so not lost. Hint just read a bit farther and it will get explained.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.