Official Review: Too Much Information by David Haskell

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[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Too Much Information" by David Haskell.]

Too Much Information is the debut novel from David Haskell. This is a well written technological thriller that sees everything from corporate greed to murder and betrayal. I give Too Much Information 3 out of 4 stars. I give it 3 instead of 4 only because the story was slow moving at some points. The books cover is true to the story. Besides that, this could very easily be seen as a course of government action in this day and age.

The book starts off with a scary POV that is what apparently leads to the introduction of Thermo-Magnetic Imaging machines in airports around the world. The idea of TMI machines is to help protect the nation from pandemics and terrorism. Of course there are those that find these machines to be an invasion of privacy. After the death of a young woman who was turned away as a passenger and the actions of Rosa Perez, all eyes are now on SecureSystems Corp.

It takes a while before we actually get to meet some of the characters who are the focal point in the story. The first few chapters however, do give a great setup and much information that does get put into play throughout the book.

Rob Folsom, a civil liberties advocate is called upon by Rosa Perez after she is terminated from her position as a security specialist. Drew Driscoll is Rob’s partner and someone who isn’t afraid to question Rob’s moves. There is also Rob’s fiancée, Jennifer. Their relationship takes the turn from easy to disastrous even as they find themselves on the same side.

Under SecureSystems you have Arthur Stern, who is the company founder and his second in command, James Anderson. There is also the government connection to a Congressmen Adler.

It took some time for this book to hit the “intense” point, but when it did, it was very enjoyable. Many surprises and true shockers. You are also left with a sense of foreboding and I think that makes this even better. It really makes you think of many possibilities. It almost gives you chills down your back as you consider the what-ifs.

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[Misaela]

Good review! It sounds like something I would read, and/or watch as a movie.

[MissCandice]

The review above nails the book. It does take a bit to get going but then once it does-pow! It is intense!