Trident's First Gleaming by Stephen Templin Book Review

I love a book that is so exciting and thrilling you do not even realize how much time has passed while reading. You are involved in the story and just dismiss whatever is going around you. I am excited to share a wonderful new book I was able to review that combines all of these aspects into the story and made for an awesome read.

Trident’s First Gleaming by Stephen Templin
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date: August 26, 2014
ISBN-13: 978-1500538637

Synopsis:
Former SEAL Chris Paladin leaves SEAL Team Six to become a pastor, but CIA spook Hannah Andrade pulls him back into Special Operations Group, the ultra-secret unit that SEAL Team Six operators and others served under to eliminate bin Laden. Chris and Hannah are joined by Delta Force’s Sonny Cohen to stop a new terrorist threat from launching a deadly cyber-terror against the United States.

My Thoughts:
As I mentioned above, I love a good thriller. This book combined many of the interests I have in a great story – military, action, espionage, and great writing skills. I had never had the pleasure of reading a book by Stephan Templin before so I was open to my expectations. What I loved was that this book started out with a ton of action and it kept up through the entire book. I read most of this book in one afternoon because I just could not stop reading.

The story takes a page from today’s issues in the Middle East. While some bits of the story is probably not completely plausible, it is realistic enough and written in a way that you are buying into the storyline in a big way. The author is fabulous at keeping you in your seat with loads of action and breath-holding scenes that will rock your world.

I love the main lead, Chris. He is written to be a really nice guy with loads of ethics and morals and a bad-ass to boot. I found myself cheering him on, plus wishing for a little something-something to happen with his partner in crime, Hannah. (I am a girl after all… ) Super strong characters that are likeable, and many more that are just really unlikeable, combine in this fast paced book. I loved the story and the energy this book invoked in me. I kept telling my husband and son that they need to read this book too, as I turned those pages faster and faster.

I thoroughly enjoyed Trident’s First Gleaming and I am looking forward to reading some of Stephen Templin’s other books too. Written by an ex-SEAL, you get the real deal with this author’s books. Loved this one, for sure!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.