Computer hacker Tina Adler has been living under assumed names and off the grid for years. Many years ago, with the help of hacker "Tracker" she stole millions of dollars for one of her father's enemies. That man, Tony DeMarco, has never forgotten what she did.

Someone knows where she is and who she is. DeMarco was ambushed and shot .. and someone is framing Tina for that act.

In order to clear her name, she must join FBI Agent Zeke Chapman who's main job is to search out DeMarco's deepest secrets. And someone has put out a hit on both of them.

Not being computer savvy, I found this interesting and entertaining. I do think the author did a good job keeping computer language down to a level where I understood most of it. The characters are enjoyable and I liked the way they interacted. There is lots of suspense, as hackers work mostly behind the smokescreen of a computer ... and they are rarely who they seem to be. They all seem to be very secretive.

This is third in a series and does well as a stand alone. There is enough backstory that I didn't feel I was missing a whole lot. As always, I do recommend starting at the beginning just to pick up all those delicious details that make a good book even better.

Warning ... while there is a definite ending, there is also a huge cliff hanger.

Betrayed by Karen E. Olson

4 stars

Everything you need to know about hacking.

Tina Adler, computer hacker, discovers that her true enemy may be someone very close to home. Tina is framed for ordering a hit on Tony DelMarco and is forced to re-enter the dark world of hacking. With the help of Zeke Chapman she must find the real culprit and find out why they framed her.

The plot had a very slow start with a lot of Tina feeling sorry for herself and accusing everyone of betraying her. Half way through the novel perks up and becomes a very good and gripping story. This is book three in the Black Hat thriller series but it gives you enough information to muddle through as to who is who and why Tina had to go into hiding for such a long time. I guessed the real culprit and his reasons very early on and was a little frustrated how obvious it was.

The way Karen described the hacking was very good and easy to understand. I was expecting to get bogged down with it all but that didn’t happen.

I read the book in two nights partly because it was good and partly because I wanted to say I told you so to Tina! All in all it’s a good read although I don’t think I will read any more of the series.

Helen

Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of this book to review.

I hadn't realized that this title was the second in a series. While the book seemed interesting, I was unable to easily follow plot points and history that seem to be essential to the novel. However, I am interested in reading the first of the series.