DIVISIBLE MAN - THREE NINES FINE
“…spellbinding…” — Kirkus Reviews
The Seventh Novel in the DIVISIBLE MAN series.
“In his previous outings, 34-year-old pilot Will Stewart has helped thwart several serious crimes by using the special ability he calls “the other thing,” which allows him to vanish and float in the air. He must employ hand-held, battery-operated props, which he keeps tinkering with, to control his direction and velocity. Called in to pick up a passenger for a charter pilot job, Will learns that his client is famed actress Lonnie Penn, who wants to be taken to an isolated South Dakota motel. An anonymous caller has demanded half a million dollars in exchange for the Mexican grandson she didn’t know she had or he’ll be deported. But at the handover, Lonnie is attacked, and there’s no child to be found. Since Will’s wife, Andrea—called Andy—is a police detective, he asks her to investigate. Meanwhile, FBI Deputy Director Mitchell Lindsay invites Will and Andy to a meeting at his island vacation home. He’s in on Will’s secret and wants to discuss how the pilot might help the bureau. But before talks can get under way, Lindsay is assassinated on his way to a separate meeting with Aaron McCauley, a high-powered lawyer whose Washington, D.C., firm represents sketchy clients. One is a group of Russian investors tied to organized crime. They’ve bought out a Mexican cartel, supposedly to shift it to legitimate activities. Another client is “a cabal of ruthless military officers” in democratic Ghana, aiming for control of its gold resources. Will, Andy, and law enforcement allies work to unravel these tangled threads in the United States and across the border, hoping to unmask a conspiracy that aims at the heart of the American judicial branch.
“Seaborne is never less than a spellbinding storyteller, keeping his complicated but clearly explicated plot moving smoothly from one nail-biting scenario to another. As the tale goes along, seemingly disparate plotlines begin to satisfyingly connect in ways that will keep readers guessing until the explosive (in more ways than one) action-movie denouement. The author’s grasp of global politics gives depth to the book’s thriller elements, which are nicely balanced by thoughtful characterizations. Even minor characters come across in three dimensions, and Will himself is an endearing narrator. He’s lovestruck by his gorgeous, intelligent, and strong-willed wife; has his heart and social conscience in the right place; and is boyishly thrilled by the other thing.
“A solid series entry that is, as usual, exciting, intricately plotted, and thoroughly entertaining.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Author Howard Seaborne has got his series down to a fine art at this point, masterfully weaving a complex narrative filled with suspense and high stakes that challenge the heroes we know and love more than ever. The introduction of a Hollywood actor’s suspect mission was a glamorous and perilous new twist, and it came with an interesting mix of tensions and attitudes relating to fame and media that I thought were very apt and resonant with today’s world. The tension escalated as Will and Andy faced the daunting task of the FBI, with each clue uncovering deeper connections to a dangerous cartel and the terrorist threat, and developing a slow-burning tension that was punctuated with sudden discoveries and bursts of gorgeously cinematic action. The fast-paced action is always described in a visceral and multi sensory way that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, and the interplay between Will and Andy offers moments of witty relief. Overall, Seaborne’s ability to blend thrilling action with intricate plotting makes this novel a compelling addition to the series, and I would certainly recommend Three Nines Fine and the DIVISIBLE MAN series in general to thriller fans everywhere. — Readers’ Favorite
“A brilliantly written action thriller featuring the world’s most relatable superhero.” — BestThrillers.com
In choosing to tell the story from Will’s point of view, Seaborne has created one of the world’s most relatable superheroes. Through Will’s observations, we learn that he’s just like us: pragmatic (“…never miss an opportunity to eat a good meal…”), self-conscious (“I wonder, as I did the day before, and the day before that, if this trick will work again.”) and hilariously judgmental "(“Her pause struck me as overly dramatic. I wondered if she lived every moment as if a camera were focused on her.”) What’s more, he clearly adores his wife and partner. — BestThrillers.com