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REVIEWS FOR CROSSROADS 

 

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW 5.0 out of 5 stars

A fascinating and entertaining story of cold war espionage, highly recommended, December 11, 2009, By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)

Double crossing, triple crossing, quadruple crossings are not things that were unheard of in the espionage time of the Cold War. "Crossroads" is a story of cold war espionage as Tallman distrusts the newest defector to the agency, former soviet spy Mikhail. When new technology is on the line, it becomes harder and harder to know who to really trust. "Crossroads" is a fascinating and entertaining story of cold war espionage, highly recommended.
 

 

Fran Lewis: Reviewer/Author, January 7, 2010

"...read this Five Stars novel from an author that I feel is equal to Daniel Silva, Steve Berry, Baldacci and other writers of exciting thrillers."

 

 

A REVIEW BY 'SIMPLY STACIE'

Title: Crossroads,
Author: Steven Nedelton

http://simplystacie.net/book-review-crossroads/

"Crossroads is a smart, tightly written, intense spy thriller that will have you engaged from start to finish…for if you get lazy for a second, don’t pay attention to the details, you might miss something. This type of novel, admittedly, is not my usual cup of tea, but it was one that I enjoyed nonetheless.

The drama, the characters, the plot development, the conflicts, the twists and turns — all of these help keep you enthralled from page 1. Steven Nedelton has a real knack for dialogue, which is no simple task.

Crossroads tells a fascinating and intriguing tale of espionage — and mind power — that spans several countries. The plot raises issues like trust and revenge that plague the players in this international spy game.

Don’t think that you can read this for a few minutes here and there, while waiting at the doctor’s office or in the car, because that’s not happening. This novel needs your undivided attention. But that won’t be much of a problem, because you will want to give precisely that, once you start reading. I was so impressed with this novel that I have already lent it to a friend who loves spy thrillers…and I trusted that Crossroads would keep his interest just as much as LeCarre or Clancy."

 

Joseph Parente, reader/Author/actor, January 28, 2010

"An exciting new book is out. I recommend it highly, in fact I bought it. It is a mind bending thriller that deals with espionage, murder, revenge and mayhem. If you have ever ridden on a roller coaster, you had better keep your hands in the car with this one. This will keep you on the edge of your seat but at times there is NO edge. Mind control takes over leaving you grasping and gasping at this Ian Holm style story. It is, however, much more than that. You won't put this book down unless you need a brain break. Try it; it's worth the ride!"
  
 

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-Paced, Tight Prose, December 22, 2009

By J. L. Knox "JLK" (San Antonio, TX USA) 

"OK. This is not the genre of choice for me, but I've come to know Steven Nedelton and I had to admit, his book sounded interesting, so why limit myself, I thought. So here's my take: This is a plot-driven, fast-paced, spy thriller that seems to incorporate a lot of research and keen literary skill. I'm very glad I picked up this book (CROSSROADS), and thanks to Nedelton, I'm in the market for an occasional thriller. To recommend this book, I have to resort to a reviewer's cliché: I couldn't put it down."

Jen Knox, Author of MUSICAL CHAIRS, works as Fiction Editor at Our Stories Literary Journal

 

VINCENT ZANDRI, author of AS CATCH CAN and the forthcoming MOONLIGHT FALLS

"Reminiscent of John LeCarre with a dash of Ian Flemming, Steven Nedelton's Crossroads plunges us deep into the complicated and not yet thawed Cold War mind-power experimentations and its dubious dark characters that once inhabited that volatile underworld. Written with an uncanny knack for plot and time-shifting, this 21st century thriller also introduces us to 20 th century CIA Agent David Tallman, the main character who possesses depth, passion and, in the grand tradition of Hemingway at his best, more than his fair share of tragedy and wickedness. An unusually multi-layered and absorbing novel, Crossroads will be and should be read by thriller and spy novel enthusiasts all over the globe."

 

Sean Harris, author ‘Dead of Winter’  

“A techno-thriller in the tradition of Tom Clancy, Crossroads combines the best of Cold War era cat-and-mouse espionage with a healthy dose of conspiracy topped off with a bit of mind control. Steven Nedelton displays a masterful sense of suspense as he winds his way through the intricacies of back room political machinations. With a keen eye for detail, Nedelton leads us down the dark road of international intrigue, assassination and real world politics. Crossroads is a first-rate thrill ride that will keep you tearing through the pages to reach the dramatic conclusion.”

 

Mei L, a reviewer 

"Crossroads is an international spy thriller with an intriguing plot that twists and turns thus engaging the interest of the reader till the final page. It contains an array of interesting characters ranging from the bottom of the food chain like Mme Benoit, an ex-cop turned killer for hire Hans Polf to the top Russian Special Operations boss Sergey Sokolov. In this spy game no one is spared, no one is indispensable. It's how each character meets his/her end that makes the plot suspenseful and satisfying as a spy thriller. The plot flirts back and forth, from the United States, to Russia and to France giving it an international flair.

Steven Nedelton has a flair for details – a good example is how the fallen Volkov stalked Solkolov to have his revenge. Time and time again, Nedelton painstakingly builds up a scene before the violence erupted, giving the plot suspense and visual detail. He has a keen eye for details.

A good read for a lazy day at home."

 

 

 

 

Readers' comments:

 

 

THE JAMES MASON CLASSIC BRITISH BOOK CLUB
This is a wonderful book-extremely well written and quite gripping-highly recommended.

Rick Friedman/moderator-GOODREADS.COM 

 

 

Hi Steven,
I thought there was plenty of punch in your writing. Looks like you've done lots of research to make it authentic. Well done. Do you like Robert Goddard? His early stuff is a great benchmark.
Cheers,
Leo

 

 

Hi Steven,
I got your book. Thank you very much. I find your book to be very interesting. I think it has the potential to be a movie on a national scale with the proper production company and financial backing.