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The Anonymous Signal (INTEL 1 Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Erec Stebbins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
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NO FORGIVENESS. NO FORGETTING. EXPECT IT.

“STEBBINS IS THE MASTER OF THE THINKING READER’S TECHNO-THRILLER.” —Internet Review of Books

Chaos strikes the global financial system. World leaders are compromised. An unstoppable virus devours the Internet. They are Anonymous. They do not forgive. They do not forget. Expect their signal.

  • "Hang on tight for this one" -Tome Tender
  • "A thrilling and frightening story" -Portland Book Review
  • "Excellent, detailed plot, and clever storytelling" -San Francisco Book Review
Book three in the INTEL 1 novels and the first book of an armageddon duology followed by The Nash Criterion.
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THE ANONYMOUS SIGNAL is the third novel in the INTEL 1 series of counter-terrorism/espionage global thrillers.

I've found myself fascinated by just how vulnerable the modern world is to cyberattack. Watching new and more devastating penetrations of computer systems from finance to national security, I began to wonder what might happen if someone decided to burn this fragile architecture on which the modern world depends to the ground. Thus, THE ANONYMOUS SIGNAL was born.

In the novel, I return to the cast of characters introduced in my debut thriller (THE RAGNARÖK CONSPIRACY) and my follow-up (EXTRAORDINARY RETRIBUTION). These talented and flawed operatives work under the umbrella of the experimental and secretive INTEL 1 division at the FBI, with numerous connections to other governmental agencies. These characters include:

  • John Savas: Former police officer and current head of INTEL 1 (appointed after the conclusion of book 1 in the series, THE RAGNARÖK CONSPIRACY), a Greek American who lost his son (and himself) in the tragedy of 9/11, but who found redemption from that loss in his work fighting terrorism.
  • Rebecca Cohen: FBI agent and spouse of Savas, who together with him form an effective investigative pair.
  • Angel Lightfoote: An unusually talented and troubled younger member of the group with a mysterious past that even Savas is not aware of. She begins THE ANONYMOUS SIGNAL as head of cybersecurity in the INTEL 1 division.
  • Sara Houston: former CIA agent, now FBI most wanted and framed for crimes against the nation, including terrorism and the assassination of the former Vice President of the United States. 
  • Francisco Lopez: Defrocked Catholic priest turned killer, along with Houston he was framed for crimes he did not commit. With the aid of Savas and elements in the CIA, he has gone into hiding. EXTRAORDINARY RETRIBUTION details his and Houston's story.

With their backstories largely completed (with a few exceptions), they assemble as a formidable ensemble to resist the world-shaking events around them, often as much pursued and/or fighting the government as the criminal forces in the narrative. Indeed, just who is the real villain from which the public must be protected is always a lingering question in the novels.

THE ANONYMOUS SIGNAL is the third book of the INTEL 1 novels, but it is also book one of an "Armageddon Duology," with book two, THE NASH CRITERION, picking up where the THE ANONYMOUS SIGNAL ends and leading through a stunning series of events and revelations to a shocking conclusion.

About the Author

Erec Stebbins is a biomedical researcher who writes novels in a variety of genres, focusing on thrillers and science fiction. His work has consistently been praised for its action and thrills alongside a deeper, often philosophical angle. 

His novels have been called "unique" and "pulse-pounding" (THE RAGNARÖK CONSPIRACY), "altogether profound, reminiscent of Bradbury and Dan Simmons' Hyperion" (DAUGHTER OF TIME TRILOGY), and "startlingly dark" (EXTRAORDINARY RETRIBUTION) with five star ratings in Foreword Reviews, San Francisco Book Reviews, Portland Book Review, and others. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ZVC9UG2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Twice Pi Press (July 4, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 4, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6915 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 408 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Erec Stebbins is a biomedical researcher who writes novels in a variety of genres, focusing on thrillers and science fiction. His novels have been called "unique" and "pulse-pounding" (THE RAGNARÖK CONSPIRACY), "profound, reminiscent of Bradbury" (DAUGHTER OF TIME TRILOGY), and "startlingly dark" (EXTRAORDINARY RETRIBUTION) with five star ratings in Foreword Reviews, San Francisco Book Reviews, Portland Book Review, and others.

Author Website: http://www.erecstebbinsbooks.com/

Goodreads Author Page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5990247.Erec_Stebbins

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BWpharmD
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2016
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Just wow...I gave the first book in the series a shot when I was waiting for a few other releases to come out. I couldn't believe I had never heard anything about this guy or these books. His writing is phenomenal, his characters are real, his approach is smart. I loved everything about it, so I quickly consumed the next two and they only got better. I hope he keeps writing and I think if he does, will only get better.
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Joshua Tucker
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2015
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What a fun and fascinating book this was to read. Absolutely enjoyed it from beginning to end. Twists and turns to peak your interest. Truly enjoyed this book and will be looking for more from this author.
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Glenda
5.0 out of 5 stars Ranked Favorite From Author For This Fan...Easily 5+
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2016
Wow! It's probably because I've been working with different types of computer systems all my professional life, that I found the latest by Erec Stebbins to be so fantastic...and horrible... Fantastic because of his details and imagination in concocting the story... And horrible because it could happen in reality to a greater or lesser extent than here in his book... which were truly disastrous events...

Stebbins is brilliant and uses the expertise he's developed together with his creative genius to move from one book to another in various genres and areas of interest. I've only had the time to read 5 of them over the years, but I did and would still highly recommend his books.

The First Strike was toward company CEOs and politicians, sometime using drones. These scary little mechanical creatures had been acquired by the thousands and will terrify you in some of the scenes as completely unmanned machines kill and destroy. But consider them as merely hors-d'oeuvres to the main meal...An unstoppable worm eating up and through the world-wide Internet... eating through corporate files, government information systems and on to Wall Street and other markets...it was unstoppable... Soon phones were gone, utilities...while money was being moved out of all accounts never to see seen again...

Rioting began in the streets as transportation was down and people were going without food...

Stebbins begins his book in the midst of of United States Armed Forces Special Tribunal, which is the Plaintiff, versus John Savas, Defendant. Set before The Anonymous Event Commission... There is a certain arrogant attitude established by the writer right at the beginning. You see, the very people who worked diligently and had "saved the world" were now being put through "hell" because of the way they handled things. OMG, Bureacracy at its finest..."Thanks for saving the world, but now, we need to pick all of your actions apart to cover those of us who couldn't--save the world that is..." Stebbins' outstanding choice to frame his book in this fashion lends so much more credibility to what happens--again leading readers to the horrors of the "possibilities..."

Special Agent John Savas is the head of the team that some were saying had gone rogue... Duh, so while all communication was down, the bureaucrats expected to be totally kept in the loop on what the assigned group was doing to stop the disaster. I loved the sarcastic and emotional amazement expressed by those giving their depositions...

Be prepared for a complex, fast-paced, story that still provides readers with detailed information on what was happening and what was being done to investigate who was behind everything.

I enjoyed John Savas as the leader and coordinator but there were three exciting heroes who actually responded to the primary activities. One was a brilliant computer genius and a husband-wife team that had earlier been declared criminals and wanted by the government who were brought in by Savas... Kinda supports many of our concerns about actions of government officials, since those three heroes disappeared after all the work they'd done, without any praise or thank yous...in fear of their lives...

What I'm trying to point out is that in the creation of the book, I believe Erec Stebbins has done everything possible he could do to make the story one of the most realistic books you may ever read. It my opinion, it would make a Armageddon techno-thriller movie that would prove to be a major success! And extremely believable, given the time frame and technological advances and connectivity now present across the world.

The only thing that breaks the realism is the villain...because he is just a flawed, even though brilliant, human. And that's what makes the book fun!
Readers gain sufficient background about this character to learn that he was born a genius, well beyond the capability of his parents to control him... And unfortunately he turns out to be a psychopath with, perhaps, a god complex... In any event, I loved the connection developed between the hero computer whiz and the villain computer whiz... Because, no matter how he had been prepared, and no matter what hardware and software he had acquired, she beat him every time! After meeting the Daughter of Time in his trilogy, I have come to greatly admire Erec Stebbins for his strong female characters. He has continued that recognition in this novel with my and, I am sure, other women's gratitude.

In fact, one of Stebbins greatest abilities in his writing is in his character development. While at the same time, his brilliance and expertise brings forth some of the most unique science fiction stories I've ever enjoyed. They are intense, dynamic and complex enough to force the reader directly into the world he's created. If you don't plan to enter in right at the beginning, you might as well forego starting his books because he'll leave undisciplined readers behind...He's that good!

But don't let me scare you, for those who are into Computers? This is a must-read! Could you beat the anonymous signal that may end the world?!

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Philly
3.0 out of 5 stars A bit much
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2015
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Intelligent thriller a bit too long, too smart, too much an amalgam of conspiracy theories and world doom scenarios. You have to have an appetite for death to read this as the body count far exceeds the page numbers.
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Sam Marr
4.0 out of 5 stars Very well done
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2016
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Well written with clarity of action and consistency in characters. No problem not having read earlier series' book but do need read Nash Criterion to find out what happens
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M. Zinn
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me going
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2015
First of all, I was offered this for free since I had read and reviewed one of the author's previous books. That being said - I have to say that this book was one of my favorite reads so far this year. I get a lot of free books, read a bit, and then set them aside for later reading. The ones that get my highest praise are the ones that grab me and won't let go until they are done - and this is one of those. Imagine a cyber terrorist who moves beyond the cyber world and into the world of living humans and is absolutely ruthless. Then imagine that the only way to defeat him would be someone who is just as ruthless and unconventional. Meanwhile, while you're imagining all this, you're watching the headlines of what's happening in the 'normal' world that refuses to accept that all this is coming down. Well, that's just a hint of what this book is like, and Erec Stebbins pulls it off magnificently. Once I started this book, I couldn't stop. I think that once folks start discovering this title, it will be a huge hit. The scary part is maybe you really don't have to imagine a world like this - maybe we're living in it already. YIKES!
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writer2050
5.0 out of 5 stars Please to remember the fifth of November
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2015
The Anonymous signal by Stebbins is a fast-paced thriller with believable characters. Most are not tech-savvy but thankfully one is with the delightful name of Angel. Her character is a no-nonsense girl who can kick ass when needed as well as fight the computer virus which has been released by Fawkes, Guy Fawkes. The rhyme comes into its own towards the end. There is a husband and wife team in the FBI and a broken bone doesn't slow her down. Her husband is Savas who features as the leader in the chaos and is interviewed throughout the story in depositions. And there is another couple who are rogue according to the trial but who perform great saving tasks. All in all, it could happen and those in power will punish the good-doers - very frustrating to read as it's all possible.
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John P. Cohan
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2016
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Extremely imaginative look at what might happen if an Internet virus gained enough traction to turn the world upside down. Great read, especially for free!!
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