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  • Checkmate (Dr. Cameron Talbot, 1)

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Checkmate (Dr. Cameron Talbot, 1) MP3 CD – MP3 Audio, April 2, 2019

by Karna Small Bodman (Author), Julie McKay (Reader)
4.3 out of 5 stars (14)

The revised story of Checkmate is the first in The White House National Security Series and features young scientist Dr. Cameron Talbot who invents a breakthrough technology to defend against cruise missiles. She needs support from skeptical company officers, funding from a reluctant Congress, and help from Lt. Col. Hunt Daniels, detailed to The White House NSC. With disaster brewing overseas, threats to New Delhi, the Taj Mahal, and to Cameron herself, she and Hunt find themselves enmeshed in terrorist plots and political wrangling at the highest levels.

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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Brilliance Audio
  3. Publication date
    April 2, 2019
  4. Dimensions
    6.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1721358803
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1721358809
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Editorial Reviews

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"Gripping and authentic" -- Lee Child, New York Times Bestselling Author
"Bodman takes on Washington like only a true insider can, weaving a frightening tale that feels both unerringly authentic and frighteningly real." -- Kyle Mills, New York Times Bestselling Author
"Bodman draws on her unique background as a White House insider to inject high tension and authenticity into this high-stakes thriller." -- Tess Gerritsen, New York Times Bestselling Author
"Bodman is no novice when it comes to understanding Washington. A polished writer, she brings her skills to this task with verve and enthusiasm. there are more twists to the plot of this novel . . . to reveal them would deprive you of the pleasure of enjoying every page of this thriller." -- The Washington Times

About the Author

Karna Bodman served as White House Deputy Press Secretary under President Ronald Reagan and was subsequently appointed as Senior Director and spokesman for the National Security Council. She attended arms control talks with the Soviets and traveled with the team that briefed the leaders of Great Britain, France and Italy as well as Pope John Paul II. When Karna left The White House to become Senior Vice President of a Public Affairs firm, she was the highest-ranking woman on The White House staff. Karna's thrillers include Castle Bravo, Checkmate, Gambit, Final Finesse, and her short story, “The Agent.” She is married to Dick Bodman and they maintain homes in Naples, Florida, Washington, D.C. and Rancho Santa Fe, CA.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brilliance Audio
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2019
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Unabridged
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1721358803
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1721358809
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #5,878 in Political Thrillers (Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars (14)

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Karna Small Bodman

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Karna Small Bodman served 6 years in the (Reagan) White House - first as Deputy Press Secretary, later as Senior Director of the National Security Council. Now she is the author of a children's picture book, STORIES OF JESUS, and six international thrillers (that have hit #1 in Thrillers on Amazon): The most recent is PROTECTING JESS, the fifth is TRUST BUT VERIFY, the other four have been edited and re-issued by her publisher: CHECKMATE, GAMBIT, FINAL FINESSE and CASTLE BRAVO.

She and her husband maintain homes in Washington, DC and Naples, FL along with their Labradoodle, "Cammy" (named for the heroine in the story, GAMBIT). There are photos of Karna and President Reagan, and her event schedule on www.karnabocman.com.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
14 global ratings

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  • Diane Culp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read it
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2018
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  • Lisa Black
    4.0 out of 5 stars Smart and strong
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    can describe the heroine, Cammy, without ever being an over the top Superwoman. And I really found the author's information about the India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir interesting.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Believable Political Thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022
    Format: Kindle
    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this political thriller, with its imaginative, unpredictable plot, cautious romantic sub-plot, sympathetic characters, despicable villains, and clever dialogue. What differentiates it profoundly from similar novels is the fact that the author is a former “insider,” who knows the environment in our nation’s capital intimately --- the White House in particular, as a result of serving as a high-level staffer there for several years. So, activities in the corridors of the Executive Office Building and competitive maneuvers of high-tech Government contractors come alive realistically. There’s also humorous commentary. At a social function in the prestigious Kalorama neighborhood, it’s observed that, “Whenever anyone could quote the President, he did so, especially at a dinner party.”
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    Read all the books in this series and loved them all. Fast paced, action packed, and funny
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