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The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist | Brad Meltzer
Who is Nola Brown?Nola is a mysteryNola is trouble.And Nola is supposed to be dead. Her body was found on a plane that mysteriously fell from the sky as it left a secret military base in the Alaskan wilderness. Her commanding officer verifies she's dead. The US government confirms it. But Jim "Zig" Zigarowski has just found out the truth: Nola is still alive. And on the run. Zig works at Dover Air Force Base, helping put to rest the bodies of those who die on top-secret missions. Nola was a childhood friend of Zig's daughter and someone who once saved his daughter's life. So when Zig realizes Nola is still alive, he's determined to find her. Yet as Zig digs into Nola's past, he learns that trouble follows Nola everywhere she goes. Nola is the US Army's artist-in-residence-a painter and trained soldier who rushes into battle, making art from war's aftermath and sharing observations about today's wars that would otherwise go overlooked. On her last mission, Nola saw something nobody was supposed to see, earning her an enemy unlike any other, one who will do whatever it takes to keep Nola quiet. Together, Nola and Zig will either reveal a sleight of hand being played at the highest levels of power or die trying to uncover the US Army's most mysterious secret-a centuries-old conspiracy that traces back through history to the greatest escape artist of all: Harry Houdini.
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RamsFan1963
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Bailedbailed

While I've enjoyed Meltzer's non-fiction work, The First Conspiracy & The Lincoln Conspiracy, and Scott Brick is one of my favorite narrators, I just can't get into this.

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Coffeymuse
The Escape Artist | Brad Meltzer
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I just can't...when I realized a) this reads like an episode of National Treasure and b) I've been working on this for two weeks(!!)...well, it was time to bail.

This one either wasn't for me or it's the wrong book at the wrong time. Either way, I won't be picking this one up again.

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Coffeymuse
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The Escape Artist is taking forever-I'm hoping the beginning was just slow. We'll see if I put Escape Artist back for later or just DNF it in the next couple of days or manage to finish.
I've gotten a couple of books in that I do want to read before they are due back (The Investigator, for instance).
#BookReport #WeeklyForecast

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Coffeymuse
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Finished Kenda and the stack of kids books for #Deweysreadathon.

Not pictured-me DNFing two books.

I'm just a bit into “The Escape Artist“ and really enjoying it. “The Investigator“ is waiting for me at the library.

It was a pretty good reading week!
#Bookreport #Weeklyforecast

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Kempfme
Escape Artist | Brad Meltzer
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This was my first read by Brad Meltzer and it did not disappoint. His writing is right up there with David Baldacci. Jim Zig is a mortician for the U.S. Government. One of the bodies, Nola Brown, ends up to possibly be not what it seems. This read gives me a lot of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo vibes. I am really looking forward to the next book in this series.

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RiaWritten
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Pickpick

I honestly enjoyed this one a lot more than I thought I would. I definitely called a lot of the twists but it was a lot of fun.

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Skeeterisme
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Pickpick

Gooood.

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Jgotham
Escape Artist | Brad Meltzer
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Trying to read at a conference and..🙉the women behind me are the loudest people. I can‘t even concentrate

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Asuarez03
The Escape Artist | Brad Meltzer
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I really enjoyed this book. It was easy and fast-paced which lead me to finish it in 2 days; however, I don‘t know how I feel about the use of ending the chapters with rhetorical questions. Yes, it added to the dramatic effect of the novel, but shortly after the question was posed, the answer was immediately given in the next chapter‘s first page. Besides this, it was an awesome story line and I highly recommend this book.

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Bklover
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Just started this one. Got it at the Barnes and Noble 50% sale over the weekend. Thought I needed and escape. 😜🙄

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Kboltz
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Pickpick

Zig works as a mortician for the government and takes pride in taking care of the fallen. Nola knew Zigs daughter and now she is in Zigs hands after her death. Problem arises, this isn‘t the Nola who Zig knew. Good story with some mortician science and some historical Houdini stories to make a good mystery.

tpixie Great review! Loved the book! ♥️♥️♥️ (edited) 6y
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SailorJohn
The Escape Artist | Brad Meltzer
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Reasonably satisfying. You wonder how much, if any, is true.

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RaimeyGallant
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Plot: damn. Also, for authors looking for examples of omniscient POV that isn't jarring, this one's valuable for that. I enjoyed the female protag's chapters more than the male's. #Audiobooks #Libby #AudioPuzzling #Mysteries #MilitaryThriller

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Aim-eeToothpaste
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"1898 John Elbert Wilkie, a friend of Harry Houdini, was put in charge of the United States Secret Service. Wilkie was a fan of Houdini and did his own tricks himself. It is the only time in history that a magician was in control of the Secret Service."
The intro page sucked me in. The personal dedication is kind of awesome too!

tpixie Lots of awesomeness going on here!!! 🥳📚🥳 6y
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Kshakal
The Escape Artist | Brad Meltzer
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Book club and trivia tonight!!!

RebelReader Minnesota Brewery ❤️❤️ 6y
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Kshakal
The Escape Artist | Brad Meltzer
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Pickpick

What a ride this book was!! I loved all of the twists and turns. I also loved the premise of this book... it makes me wonder just how much how much our government hides and covers up!

tpixie Yes!! 6y
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Kshakal
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After sitting outside in very hot temperatures for the past 3 days at my yard sale I am going to spend the evening on my couch with my book!! 🤓

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BookDude
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Pickpick

Another great book by Meltzer, The Escape Artist has some very memorable characters, deeply flawed and vulnerable, and a story that not just just thrills, but teaches you something along the way.

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Christy2318
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Bailedbailed

I had read prologue & Chapter 1 online & was excited to get this from the library. 146 pages in I bailed. The pace of the promising beginning did not hold up & I didn‘t care for his writing style.

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Well-ReadNeck
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Great ebook sale today. I grabbed this one right up!!!
#MountTBR

Booknerd2 It‘s a great book. Hope you enjoy it. 7y
Andrew65 No ebook in the U.K. yet and (ce.90 to buy! ? 7y
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Darthdad
Escape Artist | Brad Meltzer
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After attending the signing I‘m really looking forward to reading Meltzer‘s latest “The Escape Artist”.

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EadieB
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This was an excellent read w/very engaging and unique characters (Nola and Zig). The plot moves at a great pace w/short chapters that make you want to read on. I found this book to be unputdownable and loved reading about Dover Delaware's military morgue. I haven't read Brad Meltzer's other books book I definitely will put them in my TBR pile. I enjoyed his writing. I would highly recommend this book to those who like gripping mystery thrillers.

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Newfangled
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Weekend Read!! #excited #finallygotacopy

What do you guys think about this popular fiction??

tpixie Loved it! 6y
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ReadZenRites
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I usually try to wait until bestsellers are in paperback, but after a few false starts on some free Nook buys, I wanted a thriller that would hold my interest. Well, it did, but not for long. I couldn‘t put the darn thing down! So, yes, that‘s my pillow in the background. My Nook & I are sleeping today since we stayed up all night reading! #upallnightreading #thriller #greatbook

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JHSiess
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#BradMeltzer starts #TheEscapeArtist off with a mystery, ramps up the action & provides no reprieve until the last page. This adventure is unique & intriguing, featuring a protagonist -- Nola -- that you just have to know more about. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Available now!
Thanks to #NetGalley for an Advanced Reader's Copy of the book.

RaimeyGallant Great review. :) And welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. 7y
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JHSiess Thanks, @Chelleo! 7y
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Booknerd2
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Nola and Zig have nothing or no one in common, except Maggie. She‘s been gone for years. Nola‘s on a military plane that crashes and her body comes to Zig. He notices something‘s not right and becomes involved in a caper that may be deadly. Great book that incorporates spies and magicians. 🎩

kstadt929 I can‘t wait to read this one! 7y
Booknerd2 @kstadt929 I liked it so much more than his last book. 😁 7y
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PJPeski
The Escape Artist | Brad Meltzer
Bailedbailed

Enjoyed it for a while but about half way through I had to escape.

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PJPeski
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Pickpick

This weekend I was reading The Escape Artist — in between painting my office, watching a couple of Jessica Jones episodes, and shopping for a new car — haven‘t quite finished it yet, but I like it!

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MrBook
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If there's any Brad Meltzer fans and you live close to one of these locations, I came across this bit of info and thought you may like. 😁

Bookladylinda I wish he was coming to Atlanta, Georgia! 🙁🙁 7y
GarthRanzz The good ones always seem to skip over Utah. 7y
AndreaReads @GarthRanzz Right!?! Every time! 😠 7y
CaitlinR Had the great good fortune to work an off-site where Meltzer was speaking. A charming man. I love his mysteries and the books for kids are wonderful. Do‘t miss him if he‘s in your area. 7y
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Rhondareads
The Escape Artist | Brad Meltzer
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A new Brad Meltzer my husband has already claimed it😁

JoeStalksBeck This one is really good! 7y
Rhondareads Good to know thx.😁 7y
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JoeStalksBeck
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Going to read a few more chapters of this book. It‘s so good! He‘s truly a fantastic writer

Bookladylinda I ❤️ Brad Meltzer! 7y
JoeStalksBeck @Bookladylinda me too! I loved Book of Lies! This one is really good too! Harry Houdini just got thrown into the mix 7y
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JoeStalksBeck
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Got a Kindle ARC of this! So excited! I only love his books!

Andrew65 Me too, they are always good books. (edited) 7y
JoeStalksBeck @Andrew65 his book The Book of Lies was one of 2017 favorites. The ending was 😮💨. 7y
Andrew65 @JoeStalksBeck That one has been my favourite so far - fancy a book with Kane, Abel and Superman mentioned! 7y
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JoeStalksBeck @Andrew65 man that book was incredible. I remember I was washing dishes when I was listening to the end and dropped a glass when I heard that twist! Just epic 7y
Andrew65 @JoeStalksBeck Amazing how some events and books stay in our memory, and the impact books can have upon us! 7y
JoeStalksBeck @Andrew65 it really is. I read a book in 4th grade which is roughly 40 years ago , called The Ghost Next Door. Her name was Miranda. I loved the name a@d to this day I can‘t hear that name without thinking if that book 7y
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