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Hostile Takeover (Hostile Takeover Thrillogy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Derek Blount (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 728 ratings
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Quiet. Isolated. Deadly.


"Derek Blount knows how to build tension with the best of contemporary thriller authors." -- Anne Hillerman, NY Times Bestselling Novelist


"I could not put this book down. The plot is fabulous, the characters are fabulous, the writing is fabulous…and every detail of the New Mexico desert rings true to this former New Mexican." -- Anne Taintor, annetaintor.com



Pulled from the brink of suicide after suffering a tragic loss, John and Sarah Michaels enter an exclusive rehabilitation facility deep in the New Mexico desert where they hope to rediscover a reason to live.

His life as a corporate raider behind him, John attempts to embrace the program to save his marriage and himself. But as the days pass, John begins to suspect all is not as it seems with the unusual treatment methods.

When participants begin dying, John realizes the only chance for his and Sarah's survival is to do the impossible and launch a hostile takeover of the program...but can he do it before time runs out?

Compulsively readable and brimming with unforgettable characters, Hostile Takeover is a complex, exhilarating thriller and an electrifying debut novel.

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About the Author

DEREK BLOUNT spent two decades in the world of corporate finance before fully engaging his career in writing.His first published work, THE THREE CHRISTMASES OF WILLIAM SPENCER, was hailed as "a truly beautiful book" and described by parenting author and CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL editor Susan Heim as "a wonderful gift book for sharing the joy of the season and the meaning of life."Derek's most recent book (released September 2015), HOSTILE TAKEOVER, is the first novel in a terrifying trilogy.Book Two of the Hostile Takeover trilogy, SECOND SON, is scheduled for release in 2016. Derek resides in Texas with his wife, Bethany, and their two sons. He is a member of American MENSA and serves on the Board of Directors of a prominent not-for-profit arts organization.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0143TWV9G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Happy Prince Media, LLC (September 15, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7926 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 430 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 728 ratings

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DEREK BLOUNT is an award-winning author who spent two decades in the world of corporate finance before fully engaging his career in writing.

He authored the popular "Hostile Takeover Thrillogy" consisting of the novels HOSTILE TAKEOVER, SECOND SON and FINAL RECKONING. These pulse-pounding thrillers have garnered such critical praise as:

"Derek Blount knows how to build tension with the best of contemporary thriller authors." -- Anne Hillerman, NY Times Bestselling Novelist

"I could not put this book down. The plot is fabulous, the characters are fabulous, the writing is fabulous…and every detail of the New Mexico desert rings true to this former New Mexican." -- Anne Taintor, annetaintor.com

His first published work, THE THREE CHRISTMASES OF WILLIAM SPENCER, was hailed as "a truly beautiful book" and described by parenting author and CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL editor Susan Heim as "a wonderful gift book for sharing the joy of the season and the meaning of life."

Derek resides in Texas with his wife, Bethany, and their two sons. He is a member of American MENSA and serves on the Board of Directors of a prominent not-for-profit arts organization.

Learn more at derekblount.com or follow him on Twitter @derek_blount

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
728 global ratings
Great book, very engaging, couldn't put it down
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Great book, very engaging, couldn't put it down
I really enjoyed this book. I started it about a week ago, only read a few pages but had to work on something so could not get back to it... however, the book kept calling to me. Even with only the first few pages read, I kept wondering what was going to happen next? I finally had a chance last night to pick it up again. And, yes, I finished it this morning. The characters and plot were engaging. I did not want to put it down. I highly recommend this book and this author to others. It's been a while since I was this caught up in a book. Very excited to read the next one in the series. PS. My cat also liked it (didn't know cats ate books).
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Dee
5.0 out of 5 stars Hostile Takeover
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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Great reading. Could not stop when I had to, just want to continue until I finished. Very intriging and keeps you on the edge of your chair.
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Bichon Mom
4.0 out of 5 stars Not a financial thriller but definitely a thriller
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2020
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From the title, I expected this book to be a financial thriller, my favorite genre. By the time that I realized that it was not, I was completely engaged in the story.

This is a well written book with good character development and a clever plot. It moves along at a fast pace with short chapters that flow smoothly from scene to scene.

Although the story does have a satisfactory ending, the door is left open for a sequel. I enjoyed the book enough to look forward to reading that one too.
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JBailey
5.0 out of 5 stars Didn't think I could convert...... I was wrong..
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2016
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I was not typically a fan of this genre but was encouraged to try it by a family member. Notice the use of "was."This book has completely changed my mind about suspense! The characters are well developed and the story line flows seamlessly from one chapter to the next. In my opinion, a true sign of a good book is evident when you can visualize the scenes as you are reading and find yourself going back to reexamine the character at a later time. This book is perfect in that there are several scenes that have stayed with me long after I finished reading, trying to analyze the character's profile. If you find yourself debating about whether to try a new author or start a new trilogy THIS IS THE ONE TO START! It is well worth the read and Mr. Blount is going to be an author you will continue to search in anticipation of his newest title!
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Nancy
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2021
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What a read. Keeps you glued to the book till you're finished. Surprises all through the book. Ones you'd never expect. The book makes you see what evil men do. Even though the book is a work of fiction there are crazies out there in the flesh as bad or far worse than what you are reading about. On the opposite end of the spectrum the book also shows how precious true love is; and how it will prevail and weather through all kinds of storms that are thrown at it. True love never ends.
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John J. Franco
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing mix of action and suspense
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2016
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John Michaels used to be a successful corporate raider. He orchestrated hostile takeovers for a living. He could walk into any boardroom and figure out the right buttons to push.

But his personal life isn't going nearly as well. He and his wife were expecting a child, but a tragic accident took that away and drove them to the brink of suicide. Their therapist suggests a radical "isolation" therapy in the New Mexico desert, intended to block out the outside world and allow them to find happiness.

But not everything in New Mexico is as it seems. John starts to suspect that there's a lot more happening to his small group of attendees than they bargained for. Can he lean on the skills he used in his previous life to get out of this mess?

I enjoyed the suspense and thought most of the characters were pretty well developed. The action was pretty good and there was enough unpredictability to hold my attention. I'll probably pick up the next book just to see how things turn out
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Tracy S. Freeman
5.0 out of 5 stars Could.Not.Put.It.Down. - It’s that good.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
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Fascinating and chilling. Complex characters. Tight prose. No errors with spelling either. A great read. I will order his other books.
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Phillip Lewis
3.0 out of 5 stars This Author is from my hometown, and I met ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017
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This Author is from my hometown, and I met him at the gym. So, I read the book. It is entertaining, and the author writes very well. He develops all the characters, and the story was interesting enough. The problem is only that it's the beginning of a series, and the storyline for me was interesting enough for one book, but I don't find myself wanting to know how different characters will address the outcome of this book in additional books.
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Nancy
5.0 out of 5 stars So good I had to post a review! :)
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2016
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I read a lot but I'm not a frequent reviewer (practically never) so for me to take the time to post a review is really saying something, but Derek Blount was signing books at a bookstore and I bought them and read them...and WOW.

Hostile Takeover blew me away. Loved the plot. Loved the characters (except for the ones I really hated...but you were supposed to hate them so that's okay). And I felt like I was IN the New Mexico desert the whole time.

The opening scared me and I was worried the book might be too much (I don't do "scary" very well), but it ended up being more suspense than scary. It was a smart book with a smart plot.

Truth be told, I might not have reviewed Hostile Takeover except I immediately read the follow-up novel, Second Son. Another WOW. With both books transferred from my nightstand to my bookshelf, I felt like I had to share it with the world. Can't wait for the next one!
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Tami Long
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and Dynamic
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2020
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This book is very well written, unexpected twists and turns. I will be purchasing the sequel right away, this book is a page-turning-I-couldn't-put-down kind of book.
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