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by Suzanne Burke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars (64)
Acts Beyond Redemption takes you on a twisted, deadly, journey.

Mike Matheson is head of a Special Task Force set up by the F.B.I to track down and apprehend the serial killers responsible for 18 brutal murders.
His team are exhausted, frustrated, and ready to burn out after almost five years and no leads.
Their nightmares are stripping them to the bone.
Finally, a break in the case hands them a suspect!
Sheila Harrington appears to have confessed to the horrific murders. Sheila Harrington also looks set to become the wife of The Governor of New York, Damon Henderson; the man strongly favored to become the next President of The United States of America.

Nothing has prepared them for this.
Someone on the inside is deflecting their weary eyes away from an incomprehensible and shattering truth.

Who will be buried in the shattered remains of a country where freedom and honor are treasured above all things?

Just how far will those elected to protect and defend go, to keep the American dream alive?
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    September 20, 2015
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Author S.Burke lives, loves, laughs and writes from her home in beautiful Sydney Australia. Her thriller/suspense novel "Acts Beyond Redemption' is book 1 in an ongoing series. (Unintended Consequences) She has also written non-fiction works "Empty Chairs" and "Faint Echoes of Laughter" under the pen-name of Stacey Danson.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015MGSY18
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ S Burke
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 20, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 396 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Unintended Consequences
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    4.7 out of 5 stars (64)

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Suzanne Burke resides with her daughter and grandson in a small country town located hundreds- of-miles to the west of her previous home in Sydney Australia.

Suzanne had long wanted to write, life interrupted and she didn’t begin her journey into the world of writing until she was in her early fifties.

Suzanne has written her memoirs under the author name of Stacey Danson, both her non-fiction books have ranked in the top 100 paid in kindle on Amazon. “Empty Chairs” and “Faint Echoes of Laughter” continue to earn wonderful reviews.

Suzanne writes her powerful Thrillers “Acts Beyond Redemption” and “Acts of Betrayal” and her Paranormal anthology “Mind-Shaft” as S. Burke. To learn more about Suzanne please visit her site on https://sooozburkeauthor.com/ on Twitter you’ll find her here Twitter for Suzanne Burke

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4.7 out of 5 stars
64 global ratings

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Customers praise the book's intriguing plot with its many twists and turns, and find it to be a brilliant read with perfect character development. Moreover, the writing style is well-executed, and customers describe it as an addictive journey that moves at a fast pace. Additionally, one customer notes how the changing scenes create a fast pace, while another mentions the psychological elements are cleverly done.
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26 customers mention plot, 21 positive, 5 negative
Customers enjoy the intriguing plot of the book, which features many twists and turns and clever mystery elements.
...This well written story is fast paced and mysterious and gradually suggests that something is rotten in Denmark—er, America....Read more
...This book was hard to put down. Lots of twists and turns and surprises, it was well written....Read more
I found this story so full of twists and turns, I felt like a pretzel....Read more
This novel has an intriguing plot that held my interest throughout....Read more
21 customers mention content, 17 positive, 4 negative
Customers praise the book's content, describing it as a brilliant and outstanding read that should grab the reader's attention, with one customer noting its well-executed psychological elements.
Highly recommend this dark thriller. I was kidnapped by the suspense and intrigue from the start....Read more
...Absolutely spectacular!Read more
Brilliant read!!! I don't usually read this genre, I usually read the...Read more
There was drama, kinky romance and suspense from beginning to end. I had to write down the cast of characters just to keep up....Read more
18 customers mention engaging, 16 positive, 2 negative
Customers find the book engaging, describing it as a thrilling and suspenseful adventure that keeps them interested throughout.
...Thriller, suspense, FBI procedural, political intrigue, dark crime story—this book weaves threads of each into its plot....Read more
Incredibly exciting, thrilling, horrifying, and suspenseful. Kept me on the edge of my seat, and I never knew who to trust....Read more
This novel has an intriguing plot that held my interest throughout....Read more
...a twisty plot, and a good ending make Acts Beyond Redemption an excellent thriller....Read more
12 customers mention character, 11 positive, 1 negative
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning that the primary antagonist is a compelling villain.
A twisty thriller with intriguing characters. The author did a great job with a multi-layered plot as well as shifting between different time frames....Read more
...I liked the character development, and the story allowed me to use my imagination to try to identify the killer....Read more
...Wow!! So many twists & such great depth of characters, I can't wait for the sequel to be released....Read more
...Add into the mix likable and unlikeable characters, and you have a book that is difficult to put down....Read more
7 customers mention pacing, 6 positive, 1 negative
Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting how the changing scenes create a fast pace.
...This well written story is fast paced and mysterious and gradually suggests that something is rotten in Denmark—er, America....Read more
This book is a true page turner. There are many characters and time changes, but the author does an excellent job keeping the story flowing without...Read more
...It is a shrewd, masterpiece thriller written at a breath-taking pace and near genius in its plot....Read more
...The fast pace is created by the changing scenes and the changing view points of the main characters....Read more
6 customers mention writing style, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the writing style of the book, with one noting how the author keeps readers mesmerized, while another highlights the well-executed covert operation scenes.
...Lots of twists and turns and surprises, it was well written....Read more
...the only resemblance to her other work is Soooz's seemingly effortless writing style....Read more
...You will enjoy the covert operation scenes written with such credible believability in this thriller....Read more
...It is a shrewd, masterpiece thriller written at a breath-taking pace and near genius in its plot....Read more
5 customers mention readability, 4 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book easy to read, with one noting it's a quick read, while another mentions there were no errors in the text.
...I enjoyed the challenge of reading this book, and I stuck with the story by reading several hours a day for two or three days....Read more
...As the story unwinds, the Prologue started to make sense, and to fit into the conspiracy of which this story is based. A conspiracy against humanity....Read more
...Reading went very smooth with no errors that I could remember. And the ending left you wanting more and wanting answers....Read more
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  • Author Jo Ann Wentzel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book leaves you wanting more and more-good there is a sequel
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017
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    Acts Beyond Redemption by Suzanne Burke is a must- read book. You will not want to miss this psychological thriller, clever mystery, exciting adventure novel and page-turner. The complicated plot with many turns and twists, keeps you on the edge of your assumptions throughout the whole story.

    You will enjoy the covert operation scenes written with such credible believability in this thriller. The expertise adds to your feeling that you are inside the story and truly part of it. Perhaps S. Burke has a secret life other than just being an author!

    She handles the characters in such an authentic way that you really want to know some of them better in real life. You find yourself identifying with them. Her character Sheila is quite memorable, but this woman is one you probably will not want to get to know better.She is a seriously scary person. Be warned-keep your distance from that woman. There are moments when you can almost admire this character’s cunning and ability to fool so many experts and prominent men of the world, but then her cruelty and inhumanity make you cringe. For a book however, she is an exciting character. Be prepared, as she will evoke a variety of emotions from you as you read.

    Burke weaves a web of facts and lies to tease and seduce you until you are obsessed with rushing forward to discover the answers. Reading while offering you more insight into the amazing mind of Burke makes you even less sure of your deductions as to the conclusion of this mystery. She leaves you guessing right up until the end. Good thing there is a sequel. In several days look for the release of Acts of Betrayal at Amazon. Getting anxious to grab a copy of my own and continue this frightening but addictive journey.
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  • W. Stuart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good thriller!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
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    I admit I love a good thriller, so when I read the blurb for Acts Beyond Redemption by Suzanne Burke, I wanted to give it a try. And I must say, it was a good choice!

    Synopsis (from the author): Acts Beyond Redemption takes you on a twisted, deadly, journey.

    Mike Matheson is head of a Special Task Force set up by the F.B.I to track down and apprehend the serial killers responsible for 18 brutal murders.

    The team are exhausted, frustrated, and ready to burn out after almost five years and no leads.
    Their nightmares are stripping them to the bone.

    Nothing has prepared them for this.
    Someone on the inside is deflecting their weary eyes away from an incomprehensible and shattering truth.

    Who will be buried in the shattered remains of a country where freedom and honor are treasured above all things?

    Just how far will those elected to protect and defend go, to keep the American dream alive?

    What I liked: This was a twisty story. The brutal killings, the burned-out FBI agents, and the prime suspect all make the story work. I liked the character development, and the story allowed me to use my imagination to try to identify the killer. All told, Acts Beyond Redemption was a harrowing tale of murder, political cover-up, and Sheila (the prime suspect) is a wonderfully evil operative. But, no more from me as I won’t spoil anything!

    What I didn’t like: Only a couple of complaints from me. First, there were times when British/Australian terminology sneaked into the story (calling cookies biscuits, for example) and jarred me out of the story. Secondly, the use of coarse language was, in my opinion, excessive. I understand the need for it at times, but it seemed a bit gratuitous.

    Overall impression: Good characters, a twisty plot, and a good ending make Acts Beyond Redemption an excellent thriller. I would recommend this one to anyone who enjoys an action packed thriller!

    My rating: 5 Stars
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  • Mae Clair
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Twisty Thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017
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    A twisty thriller with intriguing characters. The author did a great job with a multi-layered plot as well as shifting between different time frames. When all of those elements come together in a neat package that also packs a mammoth surprise, the reader is rewarded with a satisfying “WOW!”

    Thriller, suspense, FBI procedural, political intrigue, dark crime story—this book weaves threads of each into its plot. The characters are composed of an FBI task force assigned to bring down a psychotic killer and the killer herself. Although the book drops you smack into the action and rarely lets up, character development is given equal attention. The crimes are heinous and the psychological elements cleverly done.

    Were it not for the head-hopping that takes place throughout the book (and some wonky formatting), I would probably rate this 5 stars. The POV issues may not distract other readers, but I’m stickler as a shift usually throws me out of a scene. That aside, ACTS BEYOND OF REDEMPTION is an adrenaline-charged and carefully-plotted thriller. I look forward to reading the remaining books in the series.
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  • Shirley Slaughter
    5.0 out of 5 stars RIVETING! SPELLBINDING! GROTESQUE!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018
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    There was drama, kinky romance and suspense from beginning to end. I had to write down the cast of characters just to keep up. The writer is very good at keeping you mesmerized and coming back for more. While she went back in time, then forward and then back again, she still managed to make sense of it all; and I was fully engaged in the story even though so many questions were swirling around in my head. I managed to get through some of the unspeakable acts because I was all in trying to figure out who did what.
    Reading went very smooth with no errors that I could remember. And the ending left you wanting more and wanting answers. I couldn't put the book down. That’s the way a good book should grab you. I give the author 5 stars for writing a story worth reading.
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  • George Polley
    5.0 out of 5 stars A spellbinding chiller that you won't be able to put down
    Reviewed in Japan on October 12, 2015
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    Every once in a while I’ll pick up a book that I can’t put down, and “Acts Beyond Redemption” is not only one of them, it is one of the best. A complex, fast-paced novel about government power and intrigue that involves torture and murder to achieve goals, it gripped my attention from the first page to the last. The story begins with a special ops team recruitment where recruits that fail or opt out are silenced. Is this a private terrorist organization made up of ex-Special Ops members? That’s the way it seems. When dead bodies begin showing up minus their heads, a special FBI team is assigned to solve the problem, and to do it fast. But when the team begins its investigations, frustrations rapidly pile up. Who is the stunning young woman with the bright red Porsche? Is she one of the killers? Who all is involved? This is a novel that will keep you guessing up to and past the last page. S. Burke is one fine writer. I can’t wait to get into Book 2, which isn’t scheduled for publication until next year. Do hurry, please.
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  • G. McCullough
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ranks with the Very Best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2017
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    This is a can't-stop-reading, non-put-downable page turner of a book. Make sure you have plenty of time available before you start it, or you'll find yourself cutting events, missing important appointments, sitting up all night. Written in a smoothly flowing elegant style which is a pleasure to read, (as are all this writer's books) and moving at top speed from plot twist to plot twist, this is a book which places S. Burke firmly alongside the great thriller writers. Names like Lynda La Plante, Ruth Rendell and Ian Rankin come to mind. Burke pulls no punches and we are constantly shocked and horrified as the plot unrolls, but there is no gratuitous violence – everything is there for good reason. The plotting is complex, clever, and consistent. Information is revealed bit by bit as we read, and we gradually understand more and more of what is going on. The characters live – Mike, the physically and emotionally exhausted FBI agent who heads the team tasked with tracking down the killer or killers of, to date, eighteen men, and dealing with continual frustration; Trish his second in command agent, who is in love with him; Cantrell the psychologist, who comes across as a sympathetic character; his friend Craig; and, of course, Sheila Harrington, in many ways the central character of the book. These and many more all develop in a fascinating way as the book progresses until we feel we know all about them – but do we? The final twist is best described as a real kick in the guts, both unexpected and devastating. This book is the first of, I believe, a trilogy. I'm really gasping to read the continuation, Acts of Betrayal. Thank goodness it will be out any week now. Keep them coming, S. Burke!
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  • tee gee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hot psychological thriller
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2015
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    Suzannah Burke is probably my favourite writer, who is capable of switching seamlessly from comedy to psychological thriller with no effort. She also has the knack of being able to get into the mind of a killer.

    Acts beyond Redemption is a hot, well researched psychological thriller, which plays with the mind. Mike Matheson and his team are determined to catch a serial killer on the loose but it takes its toll on the teams health and mind set.

    The power house in Washington DC is pivotal to the story along with the stunningly beautiful Sheila, who plays with men's mind at the touch of a kiss but is it the kiss of a viper? As you become used to the characters and the part they play, you believe you have their agenda’s sown up nicely but not so. Suzannah has a way of laying red herrings for you to trip over and I did several times with the naive conviction of knowing the killer.

    I found myself working through sleep deprivation last night determined to finish it, when in reality I should have been editing my next book.
    I can’t wait for the next in the series.

    This is a block busting, page turning, story that is so hot and extremely well written that I wouldn’t be at all surprised if it was snapped up by the film industry. It’s Hot! Hot! Hot!
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  • Paul T.
    4.0 out of 5 stars A savage thriller!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2016
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    Fast paced and uncompromising brutal, this thriller doesn't pull any punches. But it's not just blood and gore. The plot is complex and multi-layered, taking the reader steadily deeper into a chilling conspiracy.

    Apart from a few places where I thought that the dialogue seemed a bit stilted, the general standard of the writing was very high. And although it is the first in a series, the author doesn't do the annoying thing of leaving the reader completely frustrated! Though well positioned for a sequel, the book finishes with some mysteries at least partially solved, some identities revealed and some loose ends satisfactorily terminated. But there's still plenty left for the next one.
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  • Bill Kirton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Power and corruption
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2015
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    As a fan of Ms Burke’s non-fiction, I was curious to see how she handled the transition to genre fiction but in very few pages I was so caught up in the story and fascinated by the central female character that all I wanted to find out was what happened next. It’s a teasing, furiously fast-paced story of political and personal intrigue in which power is exercised through torture and murder. The narrative jumps tantalisingly back and forward in time, adding layers to the puzzles of who’s doing what to whom. The violence is brutal, the characters all live and work in situations where deceit and mistrust are the norm and there are hints that the levers are being pulled by people in the highest places.

    At the centre of it all is Sheila, a stunningly attractive woman who has all the men she meets bar one under her spell, subjecting them to extremes of bliss and torment. So powerful is she that, when she’s absent from the narrative, the reverberations of her plotting are still felt and her absence itself seems like a threat. I’m not sure the final resolution answers all the questions that have been posed but perhaps the idea was to leave room for a sequel. I certainly hope so. This is a gripping, page-turning read.
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