No zombies or vampires
No alien invasions threatening to take over the world
Just one broken cop, doing what he must to keep us all safe
A routine call...
Mike Vincente’s life hit rock bottom after a tragic incident ended his career with the New Jersey State Police. The only law enforcement job he could get afterward was as a police officer for the railroad his late father had worked for. Bored and depressed, he views himself as nothing more than a boxcar babysitter and seeks solace in his off-duty hours at the bottom of a bottle of bourbon to escape the memories of the incident that continue to haunt him.
But on a routine call to roust yet another trespasser from the rail yard he guards, Laura Paris jumps out from one of those boxcars.
An unusual mystery...
Filthy, in a disheveled skirt suit, and missing one shoe, she is still beautiful—and scared. Mike arrests her, and she starts babbling a story about being kidnapped from her office, computer biometrics, something loaded inside of a container coming into the New York area the next morning—and murder!
It all sounds crazy—until the yard is attacked by several shadowy figures with military-type weapons, and Laura is taken, leaving Mike with only a few unusual clues to unravel her mystery.
The runaway ride of a lifetime
The answers he finds will rip away the veil of security New York City has enjoyed for over two decades, and force this gritty railroad man to overcome his anguished past to prevent an epic catastrophe—and save the woman who has now sent him on the runaway ride of his life.
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EXCELLENT Based on 15 reviews Posted on Amazon JohnVerified Beautifully crafted This was an engrossing read. It's full of suspense and has a fast paced plot. I loved the setting being in New Jersey. If you enjoy thrillers, you'll love this one.Posted on Amazon Katrina WilliamsVerified An epic adventure full of danger and suspense! If you like a good action packed story, then you have to get this must read. This thriller will leave you breathless at times and leave you wanting more and more. It’s a story that once it starts you are already past the point of no return! You will love every minute of it because I know I did! Grab your copy today!Posted on Amazon Cynthia CarangeloVerified Thrills on the rails This was such an interesting plot so with many twists. I liked how the woman just stepped into this, what ends up being a terror plot, by pure accident. A railroad cop is the only one who can save her. I have never read a book set amongst the rails and trains so this was a fun switch for me. Definitely a gripping thriller!Posted on Amazon mandyVerified Gritty railroad thriller This thriller is mostly about the railroad and rail yard. Well, it has a lot about New Jersey also. lol. The plot was interesting if a bit far-fetched. The setting was very vivid and gritty. I saw it described as modern noir and thought that was an oxymoron, but I get it now and it is definitely the correct description.Posted on Amazon Tel/Data Tech RoyVerified Disappointing Great book about many details of NJ area railroading.Plot is a bit of a stretch.Railroading details are 5 star.Author has an impressive Railroad career.Posted on Amazon TimVerified One of the best! I’m not a railroader, but I have enough experience with the railroad industry and train operations to know when someone is telling the truth in their writing about it. I have also had the privilege to operate a locomotive and ride in the cab of another. This author definitely has the knowledge and insight that makes for an incredible story. Can’t recommend it enough for a realistic and interesting read!Posted on Amazon MatoiaVerified A Great Read on the Rails! Amazing read, I was Locked in for the entire journey! So I will start off and say I’m really not a big reader all the time. I’m more of a gamer, but sometimes I will go through phases where I’ll pick something up just for fun. This book really surprised me in the best way. I liked how it had real world elements, especially with the New Jersey setting woven in (especially as a NJ person myself). It really felt cool because of the real perspective. That probably is due to the author having been an actual engineer on NJ railroads, so he definitely did a great job capturing that piece!Just to quickly share my thoughts, the story follows a railroad cop who is pretty much washed up and carrying a lot of baggage. One night on the job, he crosses paths with a girl who is talking about nuclear weapons and a terrorist plot. It seemed pretty unbelievable but then the plot turns out to be real, I won’t get into the details to avoid spoilers but I was immediately hooked to keep it simple.The author did a nice job balancing the real world knowledge of trains and NJ (which was personally interesting) and the plot, the personal side of things. It is not just explosions and danger. It is about a flawed guy trying to find redemption while the world hangs in the balance.Overall I thought it was a very fun read. I would definitely recommend picking it up and try something new!Posted on Amazon Vicki BasileVerified Awesome Read I just finished reading this amazing book.I truly enjoyed reading it, it is very well written and keeps you totally engaged in every chapter.I highly recommend reading it, you will not be disappointed.Congratulations to the author John V. Pasquariello well done.
“The action doesn't stop in this dynamic thriller”
“Keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time”
A routine call...
Mike Vincente’s life hit rock bottom after a tragic accident led to his being unjustly drummed out from the New Jersey State Police. The only job he could get afterward was as a police officer for the railroad his father had worked for. Bored and depressed, he views himself as nothing more than a boxcar babysitter, and seeks solace in his off duty hours at the bottom of a bottle of bourbon.
But on a routine call to roust yet another trespasser out from the rail yard he guards, Laura Paris jumps out of one of those boxcars.
An unusual mystery...
Filthy, with her professional-looking clothes disheveled, and missing one shoe, she was still beautiful – and scared. Mike arrests her, and she starts babbling a story about being kidnapped at her office, computer biometrics, some THING loaded inside of a container coming into the New York area the next morning, and murder.
It all sounds crazy, until the yard is attacked by several shadowy figures armed with military-type weapons and Laura is taken, leaving Mike with only a few unusual clues to unravel her mystery.
The runaway ride of a lifetime
The answers he finds will rip away the veil of security New York City has enjoyed for over two decades and force this gritty railroad man to overcome his anguished past to prevent an epic catastrophe, and save the woman who has now sent him on the runaway ride of his life.
EXCELLENT Based on 15 reviews Posted on Amazon JohnVerified Beautifully crafted This was an engrossing read. It's full of suspense and has a fast paced plot. I loved the setting being in New Jersey. If you enjoy thrillers, you'll love this one.Posted on Amazon Katrina WilliamsVerified An epic adventure full of danger and suspense! If you like a good action packed story, then you have to get this must read. This thriller will leave you breathless at times and leave you wanting more and more. It’s a story that once it starts you are already past the point of no return! You will love every minute of it because I know I did! Grab your copy today!Posted on Amazon Cynthia CarangeloVerified Thrills on the rails This was such an interesting plot so with many twists. I liked how the woman just stepped into this, what ends up being a terror plot, by pure accident. A railroad cop is the only one who can save her. I have never read a book set amongst the rails and trains so this was a fun switch for me. Definitely a gripping thriller!Posted on Amazon mandyVerified Gritty railroad thriller This thriller is mostly about the railroad and rail yard. Well, it has a lot about New Jersey also. lol. The plot was interesting if a bit far-fetched. The setting was very vivid and gritty. I saw it described as modern noir and thought that was an oxymoron, but I get it now and it is definitely the correct description.Posted on Amazon Tel/Data Tech RoyVerified Disappointing Great book about many details of NJ area railroading.Plot is a bit of a stretch.Railroading details are 5 star.Author has an impressive Railroad career.Posted on Amazon TimVerified One of the best! I’m not a railroader, but I have enough experience with the railroad industry and train operations to know when someone is telling the truth in their writing about it. I have also had the privilege to operate a locomotive and ride in the cab of another. This author definitely has the knowledge and insight that makes for an incredible story. Can’t recommend it enough for a realistic and interesting read!Posted on Amazon MatoiaVerified A Great Read on the Rails! Amazing read, I was Locked in for the entire journey! So I will start off and say I’m really not a big reader all the time. I’m more of a gamer, but sometimes I will go through phases where I’ll pick something up just for fun. This book really surprised me in the best way. I liked how it had real world elements, especially with the New Jersey setting woven in (especially as a NJ person myself). It really felt cool because of the real perspective. That probably is due to the author having been an actual engineer on NJ railroads, so he definitely did a great job capturing that piece!Just to quickly share my thoughts, the story follows a railroad cop who is pretty much washed up and carrying a lot of baggage. One night on the job, he crosses paths with a girl who is talking about nuclear weapons and a terrorist plot. It seemed pretty unbelievable but then the plot turns out to be real, I won’t get into the details to avoid spoilers but I was immediately hooked to keep it simple.The author did a nice job balancing the real world knowledge of trains and NJ (which was personally interesting) and the plot, the personal side of things. It is not just explosions and danger. It is about a flawed guy trying to find redemption while the world hangs in the balance.Overall I thought it was a very fun read. I would definitely recommend picking it up and try something new!Posted on Amazon Vicki BasileVerified Awesome Read I just finished reading this amazing book.I truly enjoyed reading it, it is very well written and keeps you totally engaged in every chapter.I highly recommend reading it, you will not be disappointed.Congratulations to the author John V. Pasquariello well done.