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Trust But Verify MP3 CD – Unabridged, April 30, 2019

by Karna Small Bodman (Author), Karen Peakes (Reader)
4.1 out of 5 stars (50)

"Bodman's hard-won information and sheer storytelling talent make this a book to remember.” —LEE CHILD, #1 worldwide bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series

"Karna Bodman’s Trust But Verify is a riveting page-turner you won’t want to put down!" - CARLA NEGGERS, bestselling author of Imposter's Lure

Samantha Reid, the brilliant Director of the White House Office of Homeland Security, is enjoying a rare evening away from Washington at a Florida charity ball when a bomb sends the well-heeled attendees stampeding into the night. Narrowly escaping the blast, Reid returns to the White House, where she has been trailing the massacres and illicit arms sales of a shadowy group of Russian oligarchs... all of whom want her dead. Caught in an ever-tightening spiral of lies and ruthless hitmen, Reid must race the clock against her assassins. But she's not alone. When FBI special agent Brett Keating discovers Samantha was the target of the Florida bomb, he resolves to protect her, while also unravelling a brazen plot that threatens the lives of international financial leaders and stock markets worldwide.

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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Brilliance Audio
  3. Publication date
    April 30, 2019
  4. Dimensions
    6.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1721358773
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1721358779
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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 30, 2019
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Unabridged
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1721358773
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1721358779
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #7,499 in Espionage Thrillers (Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars (50)

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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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4.1 out of 5 stars
50 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

  • Judi Eckenhoff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully entertaining!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Trust But Verify is a suspenseful, quick and entertaining read. It is packed with fascinating insider tidbits on the White House, FBI and Homeland Security. As with all Ms. Bodman’s books, I was hooked on page one and did not want to put the book down until it’s satisfying conclusion. Each year I look for just the right book to give during the holidays, and this is my pick for 2018.
    Enjoy!
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  • Lisa Black
    4.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    This was an exciting read--I enjoyed the DC landscape, the historical tidbits; I also liked hearing about Jackson Hole, which is on my wish list. Economists never get the glory but should! And the characters were appealing , not too superhuman but definitely heroes.
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  • Corey S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great page turner!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Perfect story to enjoy during travel or just relaxing. Not to "Techie" and not to "Lovie" A believable story with real characters to root for and against. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice literary ride. Can't wait for the next one!
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  • David
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2018
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    It is set where I live in Jackson Hole and had a local review in the paper. Other than the locations, the book was mediocre.
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  • andrea girdler
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Winner
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2019
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    Karna is the real deal. She worked in the White House and still has contacts. My husband was an American diplomat, so I know wht rings true or not! Karna is terrific. Andrea
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  • Catherine Brenkus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting READ!! Love the storyline!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Love all her Books! Started reading it the second it arrived... bought a few as gifts as well! Love her style of writing!!
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  • Alan Walker
    1.0 out of 5 stars If you love a great thriller this isn’t one.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
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    Lots of inside information from her White House days but the story reads like a 14 year old’s essay assignment. Too many words, too much unnecessary detail and jokes which may have been vaguely funny when she was a teenager. Do yourself a favour and buy a novel from a real writer. I’m only glad that I bought the cheap Kindle version and didn’t waste more money on the print version.
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  • T B Schwartz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun quick read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
    Format: Hardcover
    Great read! Being a Washington native, I enjoyed the references to local hot spots, though a few were conveniently relocated! The characters were well developed and appreciated the great use of government structure. Thanks for the fun read.
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  • Andrew Lord
    5.0 out of 5 stars Details, Credible and Laced with Sexual Tension
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2018
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    Trust but verify was a phrase used by Ronald Reagan in dealing with Moscow and Karna Small Bodman cut her teeth working in the Reagan White House. Detail and credibility shine through as Bodman takes us on a spinning adventure with FBI agent Brett Keating and White House staffer Samantha Reid whose speciality is tracking down dirty money and those behind it. Bodman knows her subject and her locations, both hum drum and exotic, and she has pinpointed a pivotal issues of our time, not terror or nuclear, but an assault on our global financial architecture. Laced with sexual tension, Keating and Reid are two fantastic characters operating at the heart of our dangerous world. This is a superb, page-turning read.
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  • 4PLAY
    1.0 out of 5 stars American Arrogance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2020
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    You have knowledge and experience but you can't write.

    Devoting a whole chapter to your daily routine is so boring I dumped the book .
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