"Once again,
James Houston Turner writes a captivating, thrilling novel that pushes your imagination to
the limits. Extraordinarily written... a tour de force to the mysterious
world of terrorists, politics, religion, and espionage."
Marisa Darnel, Artist Interviews Magazine
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to read author interview
"Briskly-paced, nimbly plotted and crisply written by Adelaide author James
Houston Turner, The Identity Factor simultaneously entertains and informs.
Turner leads the reader through a labyrinth of secret identities, covert activities, CIA
investigations, terrorism, religion, and political manoeuvring until the satisfying
conclusion. Expertly executed, taut, [and] smart, The Identity Factor is a
wonderfully old-fashioned suspense thriller that works. It is the kind of complex book
writers supposedly don't write anymore."
Stephen Davenport, The Independent Weekly
"One of those searing, cliffhanger books that simply defy one to put the
thing down."
Samela Harris, The Advertiser
“Reminiscent of The DaVinci Code... Turner's flawless tale is a
highly recommended read for anyone wondering how the government really works
outside the halls of Congress and the White House. With tight prose, tighter action, and
enough plot twists, red herrings, and misdirection to render even the sharpest lovers of
suspense thoroughly bewildered, Turner [is] adept at turning a story on its ear and
holding your interest captive until you just can't take it anymore. In fact, so
expertly put together is this intricate tale of intrigue, that one can't help wondering if
Turner himself may not actually be who he claims he is...”
Marian Jeffords, Apex Reviews
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“The Identity Factor is one killer of a thriller – a Jason Bourne meets
The DaVinci Code kind of mystery inside a puzzle... a labyrinth of secret
identities and covert CIA activities [that] has heart, provokes thought, and
inspires– all while taking you on an unforgettable, high-velocity ride of sheer
enjoyment.”
LA's the Place Magazine
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entire review
"When you have read enough thrillers, you pretty much expect
twists and turns in the story, as well as [know] most, if not all of the culprits. Halfway
through The Identity Factor by James Houston Turner - a cross between Bourne
Identity and the Jack Ryan series by Tom Clancy - you... are lulled into the
comfortable position of 'knowing everything,' and just when you think the book isn't going
anywhere surprising, the shocks start and go on 'til the epilogue."
Fleiger Adler, Blogcritics Magazine
"The Identity Factor has it all – fast pace, witty dialogue, an
intriguing cast of characters pitted against an unforgettable conspiracy as current as
today’s headlines. I love a good international thriller and James Houston Turner
nailed it!”
Jordan Dane, Avon award-winning author of No One Heard Her Scream
“Layered identities are one of the many surprises that await readers in this
magnificent, staccato-paced thriller. Memorable...first-rate...The Identity
Factor has a brilliantly graceful presence about it...one of those can't-put-it-down
type of books with a sweetly-layered climax that will satisfy long after the final page
has been turned. It will definitely earn Turner a seat at the table of the
masters...”
Bookstew, Valley Scene
Magazine
"James Houston Turner has a real winner with his new novel, 'The Identity
Factor.' I was hooked from the very first page."
Cherie Fisher, ReaderViews.com
"With the steep decline of unrealistic [James Bond] spy novels... authors such as
Robert Ludlum, Vince Flynn, David Baldacci and Brad Thor have become household names. Well guys, it’s time to make room for one more, and his name is
Turner: James Houston Turner."
Robert Denson, Sunpiper Press Book Reviews
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"I was set to not like this book. I've gotten a lot of
small press books in the past few weeks and most of them have been terrible. So I
figured that I'd read it, rip it, and move on. But The Identity Factor is
one of the best spy/thriller novels I've read."
Warren Kelly, View from the Pew
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to read review
"Talented author James Houston Turner... weaves a series of intricately balanced
subplots into a solidly crafted tale of suspense, intrigue, and murder as lived by
characters so real you believe they exist."
Anne K. Edwards, MysteryFiction.net
"Forget the dross that one can find in the popular fiction aisle and seek this one
out. You will not be sorry."
Andrew Ian Dodge, Blogger News Network.
"Get the book that everybody is raving about!" says Jesse
Dylan on his award-winning internet radio talk show, The
Good Life. Broadcasting to an audience of over five million listeners,
internationally renowned broadcaster and journalist Jesse Dylan talked with James about The
Identity Factor, his victory over cancer, and more. Jesse has interviewed
guests such as Dr. Michael Roizen, Mark Victor Hansen (co-author of the Chicken Soup for
the Soul series), Sarah Ferguson, Deepak Chopra, and Paulo Coelho.
Yes, the legend of the fluffy
pink bathrobe lives on. Fleiger
Adler, who reviewed The Identity Factor (see above),
spoke with James about his life as a smuggler behind the old Iron Curtain, as a writer, as
a cancer survivor, and more - including the episode of the fluffy pink bathrobe. (Click HERE to
read Fleiger's interview.)
You, my man, have raised the bar! The Identity Factor is beyond great! The
preliminary reviews of Bourne meets DaVinci meets Ryan simply does not do this book
justice. There's little I can say to support this without being a "spoiler",
(which I do NOT want to do) but I think there are subtle differences in all those
comparisons, and I've got some damn good arguments to back up my belief that you've
managed to edge out the competition on all three fronts!!! I'm amazed that you did not
fall into the trap of creating a "repeat" of style from The Second Thirteen.
These books are so different to me, from content to style to pace. And so you've managed
something many authors cannot... A reason to KEEP reading your works. I can't stand when
you come across a talented writer whose stories are so similar that they become
predictable and thus....boring. Just don't see this being a problem for you! One
complaint....Can't you write any damn faster?
Linda Vanvoris, Amazon.com
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