Rating: 
Summary: Powerful investigative tale
Review: The FBI Special Inquiries Squad (SPIN) conducts the usual thorough background check on a presidential nominee, Judge Brenda Thompson, the first African-American woman nominated to the Supreme Court. Hooverite Kevin Finnerty tells his subordinate SPIN chief Puller Monk to provide the report yesterday. Though unfair, Puller figures this is such a straightforward case, he plans to go a Connecticut Indian reservation for some serious gambling. However, Special Agent Lisa Sands has found a falsification on Judge Thompson's personal security questionnaire.Lisa persuades her boss to forget the gambling and help her follow up on the judge's prevarication. Though not easy for a compulsive gambler like Monk to ignore the pull of the casino, he agrees. However, the deeper inquiries soon lead to attempts on their lives and successful murders. To Monk his professional life seems under control compared to his personal life starting with his Alzheimer's dad and his drunken girlfriend. He mentally wagers with himself, which one will cause his next crisis? QUANTICO RULES will rule the FBI thriller set with its powerful investigative tale. Monk is a great protagonist with flaws and troubles that overwhelm him at times. Lisa is a dedicated agent who still believes although the conspiracy has shaken her foundation. The romance subplot slows down the exciting investigative novel, but is limited so fans receive a strong tale that demonstrates Gene Riehl's real skills to spin an exciting story. Harriet Klausner
Rating:
Summary: Ready for the Sequel
Review: This book is incredible! Once you pick it up, you can't put it down. And just when you think you have it figured out... WHAM... a new twist. Look out Tom Clancy, Gene Riehl is hot on your heels. Hopefully Puller Monk will be working for many books to come.
Rating:
Summary: Quantico RULES!! A must read!
Review: This is ellen in Atlanta - There are some debut novels that make you want for more before the end of the first novel, and Quantico Rules is one of those - The writing style is fluid and the character development is smooth - deals with old ways vs new ways - from good old J. Edgar Hoover's reign to present day and the stragglers from his regime - and the good folks who want justice like our hero Monk - This book reminds me of Les Roberts' character Milan Jankovich and that is truly a great complement - Start writing soon Mr. Riehl - if I could preorder the sequel now, I would - that's how good this baby is -
Rating:
Summary: A great read!
Review: Very simply, Quantico Rules is a great read. If you are the type that can get hooked into a gripping novel, then set aside some time before you crack the cover on this book. You just may find yourself unable to put it down until the last page. For the casual reader it's fast paced conspiracy/murder/spy story. For the more introspective types, it's a chilling tale that gives one pause to consider the delicate governmental balance crafted by our forefathers and defined by our constitution. Either way, it is a winner!
Rating:
Summary: A great read!
Review: Very simply, Quantico Rules is a great read. If you are the type that can get hooked into a gripping novel, then set aside some time before you crack the cover on this book. You just may find yourself unable to put it down until the last page. For the casual reader it's fast paced conspiracy/murder/spy story. For the more introspective types, it's a chilling tale that gives one pause to consider the delicate governmental balance crafted by our forefathers and defined by our constitution. Either way, it is a winner!
Rating: 
Summary: Riehl shows a good deal of promise...
Review: When I read Michael Connelly's endorsement of this book (and saw it wasn't a typical blurb, but actually a true respect for Riehl), I knew I would like Quantico Rules. It is a very solid first thriller. Monk is a terrific lead (and flawed!). Lisa is fairly well drawn. The other characters are bit two dimensional, but they aren't that vital. I would have liked more intrigue (political) and less action, but overall a quick and intelligent read. The series shows promise, if this book is a bit thin in some areas.
| 
