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Point of Control Kindle Edition

by L.J. Sellers (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 988 ratings
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Two world-renowned scientists have disappeared, and FBI agent Andra Bailey is assigned to find them and hunt down the kidnapper. She’s exactly the right person to get it done. In her personal life, Bailey works hard to control her sociopathic tendencies. But on the job, her cold logic comes in handy.

The agent soon suspects that a rare-metal shortage may be the link between the disappearances and that the motive is far more dangerous than she imagined. With the tech market in turmoil and prices sky-high, electronics companies and their power-hungry CEOs are ready to do anything—even kill—to keep production lines going.

When a third scientist disappears, Bailey throws caution aside to track the crimes to their source. But the clock is ticking on the scientist’s life, and when the bureau pulls its support, Bailey is on her own to stop the meltdown.

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  5. Publication date
    January 19, 2016
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“L.J.Sellers outdoes herself in Point of Control, a nonstop action juggernaut that gives the reader a unique female protagonist and lots of real-life issues to think about. The book ranks right up there with the best of her excellent series novels.” —Tim Hallinan, bestselling author of The Junior Bender Mysteries

“With cutting-edge technology, nonstop action, and a wholly original character in Agent Bailey, L.J. Sellers, Point of Control is a heart-pounding thriller that is smart as all get-out.” —J. Carson Black, New York Times bestselling author

“In this solid thriller, Sellers (The Gauntlet Assassin) combines a deeply flawed, yet sympathetic lead, with a clever and plausible plot device.” —Publishers Weekly

“[A] page turner for lovers of technology and an original story that definitely has not been done before.” —Suspense Magazine

About the Author

L.J. Sellers writes the bestselling Detective Jackson mystery/thriller series—a two-time Readers’ Favorite Award winner—as well as the Agent Dallas series and provocative stand-alone thrillers. Her seventeen novels have been highly praised by reviewers, and she’s one of the highest-rated crime fiction authors on Amazon.com.

Sellers resides in Eugene, Oregon, where many of her novels are set, and is a Grand Neal Award–winning journalist. She’s also the founder of Housing Help, a charity dedicated to keeping families from becoming homeless. When not plotting murders or working with her foundation, Sellers enjoys stand-up comedy, cycling, social networking, and mystery conventions. She’s also been known to jump out of airplanes.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B010UMT8UU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas & Mercer (January 19, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 19, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 992 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 302 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 988 ratings

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L.J. Sellers writes the bestselling Detective Jackson mysteries—a four-time winner of the Readers Favorite Awards. She also pens the high-octane Agent Dallas series, the Extractors series, and provocative standalone thrillers. A woman of many words, L.J. also writes thriller scripts, including the true story of how she rescued her grandchildren from a cult in Costa Rica.

L.J. resides in Eugene, Oregon where many of her 30 novels are set, and she’s an award-winning journalist who earned the Grand Neal. When not plotting murders, she enjoys standup comedy, cycling, and zip-lining. She's also been known to jump out of airplanes.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Fast-Paced Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2016
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This was the first novel I've read by L. J. Sellers and found it to be quite enjoyable. Coincidentally, it was also a timely plot with the current debate over cellphone encryption as the Justice Department pushes Apple to unlock the phone of a deceased terrorist. But back to this book, it kept my interest throughout, and while somewhat of a stretch with the storyline at times, I recommend this to those who enjoy espionage thrillers. I plan on reading another of Ms. Seller's novels in the future.
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Amazon Customer - Babs
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Detective Read
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
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I read a loser book before this and while it was a bad memory I slipped into this book like it was a favorite pair of comfy slippers. I like L.J. Sellers writing. I was "there" within minutes of starting to read and I was comfortable with the book and the story. I liked the characters and the storyline. So typical of something the government would do . . . and best of all? The good guys won! The book was fast-paced and thoroughly enjoyable, so I heartily recommend it to the discerning reader. 😉 I see no reason why you would not enjoy this one and I plan to read more as I've found myself a fan of this (new to me) author.
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R. Robinson
3.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced, good read
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017
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The story and plot were good. I could have done without the repetitive references to the main characters personality disorder... they became more prevalent than the plot. Fun read though.
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judy d fraughton
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2016
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This is a very well-written book. There is a lot of action and many twists and turns and a little romance. Some of the characters are okay and some are hard to remember at times so I would say that they are not developed enough. I liked the book and can recommend it.
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Nvillegranny
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2019
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Excellent descriptive writing...like watching a movie while reading! Also, could be described as an action packed, can't put it down thriller with just enough romance to make you wonder how that will work out.
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Fashionably_over60
3.0 out of 5 stars The concept was good ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018
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But the context was shallow, not enough depth to the characters 😟 maybe the author will get better as she writes more books.
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TOMC
4.0 out of 5 stars New Horizons in Science and in Psychology
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016
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Educates the reader on the common technologies which require rare metals to manufacture, and the potential impact of their non- availability. A very feasible scenario which highlights the need for continuing research and development of substitutes for these metals as their primary source is China. As with a number of recent crime novels, one of the law enforcement assets working the case, has a personality characteristic which is generally not associated with a discerning detective, but which actually assists in the detective to maintain a distinct focus which is an advantage to resolving the case.
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annieb13
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for dedicated mystery buffs. Very good read.
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016
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One of my favorite authors. I buy her mysteries whenever they are advertised and am never disappointed. This story is especially fast paced. Although the stories and characters are not very complex, they are satisfying. I find myself reading faster and faster as the mystery unfolds. I don't like to give much away in a review since the fun is in the discovery of the plot and characters.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2016
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Well done. Will start a series
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David Flynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Andra Bailey FBI
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2016
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Another super story from the pen of L.J. Sellers. Agent Andra Bailey of the FBI, is one bright investigator. Is this book the start of an agent Bailey series?
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Paul Goodall
4.0 out of 5 stars Point of control.
Reviewed in Australia on March 20, 2016
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A fast paced novel combining murder, kidnapping, corporate greed, and high politics. An intriguing mix, with agent Bailey in the midst of the cauldron.
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michael wadge
4.0 out of 5 stars It wasn’t a waste of money
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2020
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Easy reading I really wanted to finish it in one read but I like a read before I go to sleep but it was easy to remember the storyline
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not one of the best
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2016
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Not one of the best from LJ Sellers. Slow moving with jumps in the action that do not tie together or make logical operational sense. I came close to just putting the book down and moving on to something else. Central character is weak and boring.
Would like more of Detective Jackson from the author
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