In the thrilling debut by actor, memoirist, and former Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke, readers are introduced to Kali Kent, a Nigerian-born powerhouse within the top-secret Black Box program. When former South African commando Lucas Van Groot initiates a series of high-stakes hostage takings, it becomes apparent that his agenda extends far beyond mere ransom. With global markets and financial stability in jeopardy, Kali Kent and the covert operatives of Black Box are thrust into a race against time to thwart Van Groot's catastrophic plans. As Kali confronts his own past while leading the charge against Van Groot, the stakes couldn't be higher in this electrifying thriller perfect for fans of Jack Carr and Mark Greaney.

The first of the "Black Box Series," "Chameleon" delivers a fast-paced and cinematic experience filled with dynamic characters, relentless action, and unexpected twists. While Kali takes the lead, it's truly his Black Box teammates and the enigmatic organization itself that steal the show. Reminiscent of "Mission Impossible" but with higher stakes, this book promises an exciting series readers will eagerly follow.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Net Galley for the ARC to this book in exchange for an honest review.

I understand that this is the author's debut fiction novel, and without a doubt this former Navy Seal writes action like he has experienced it first hand. I also enjoyed the different characters of the Black Box; however, the storyline I felt was a little thin. Also, I had an issue with the way the POTUS was presented here as I realize perhaps that the past couple of presidents have had cartoonish moments, but this president was a little over the top. The saving grace was the author set up the next novel nicely. There is just enough here for me to be intrigued about the next book, and I am also willing to believe that this author will continue to grow as a fiction writer. I enjoyed the book and look forward to what is to come.

Really unique approach to the spy game. I enjoyed this book. Character development mostly focused on 1-2 folks so look forward to learning more about the rest in future releases. I would certainly buy more books in this series and enjoyed the pacing and plot of this one.

When a notorious former South African commando, Lucas Van Groot, begins kidnapping wealthy people all over the world, people tend to take notice. Especially when said kidnappings start effecting the financial markets. Intelligence on the South African and his merry gang was severely lacking. The goons were up to something and the CIA needs to know what that something is posthaste and covertly. Perfect for the Black Box Program. Buried within the bowels of Langley, Black Box employs agents with special skills and talents . They are the best of the best in their specialty. Kali Kent, who immigrated from Nigeria after series of tragic events, is known as a Chameleon; a master of disguise and is absolutely lethal. Kali and Black Box are tasked with finding Van Groot and soon discover a bigger plan that will have ramifications worldwide. Kali will be forced to confront his past if he and Black Box have any chance of stopping Van Groot and his conspirators.

This is a very, very good. fiction debut. Fast paced and cinematic, Chameleon is filled with great characters, nonstop action and plenty of surprises, The story features Kali but the real stars of Chameleon are his Black Box teammates and Black Box itself. Think Mission Impossible with a higher body count in book form.

Remi has the beginnings of a series readers will gravitate towards on the tip of his pen. I look forward to seeing where he takes Black Box next.

Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Chameleon!

I received this as an advanced reader copy.

An former South African commando begins taking hostages, and also uses this to manipulate the stock market to make more money/

The CIA Black Box comes into the picture. One agent Chameleon can transform into basically anyone and does an amazing job at it.

Good story, good suspense, and good writing. I will be looking for the next book in this series! Enjoyed it!!

This is a Military Thriller (Spy Thriller), and this is the first book in the Black Box Ops series. I really wanted to love this book, but that was just not the case with this book. I found this book really hard to follow because of a couple of reasons. The first reason was there were way too many characters, and the names of the characters were hard to remember. Some, of the characters talked about for a page or two and then was killed. I also filled this book with too many details which also made it hard to follow what was going on. After reading the book, and I had to keep re-reading some parts I still do not know 100% where the plot was trying to take the readers. I just think this book was a lot of action with no reason at times. The action scenes were well written, but there needs to be more. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (William Morrow) or author (Remi Adeleke) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

Chameleon by Remi Adeleke is a thrilling espionage adventure that combines intense action with personal introspection. Set in the world of covert operations, this fast-paced novel keeps readers engaged from beginning to end.

Kali Kent, a CIA agent with the ability to transform into different personas, leads a mission to capture Lucas Van Groot, a former South African commando. As they delve deeper, they uncover a global conspiracy with serious consequences.

Adeleke’s own experiences as a Navy SEAL add authenticity to the tactical aspects, making the action feel genuine. The diverse team of agents in the Black Box unit brings intrigue and keeps readers guessing.

Adeleke’s writing is immersive and captivating, transporting readers to various locations. While the focus is on the characters and their mission, the plot is filled with twists and turns, keeping the suspense high.

Chameleon is an exciting spy thriller that combines action with personal growth. Remi Adeleke’s authentic voice and compelling storytelling make this book an engaging read. Whether you enjoy spy novels or simply want an entertaining adventure, Chameleon is sure to captivate.

Reviewed by: Orsayor

I like spy thrillers, but I thought this book was a bit hard to follow or keep up with the characters and storylines. It was boring to me and I ended up skimming through most of it.

Fans of this genre- and you know if you are- might enjoy this fast paced over the top thriller that requires the reader to suspend belief more than once. Kali Kent is sent after a South African bad guy who has been kidnapping high value individuals to ransom them and fund his evil deeds, There are lots of characters- who lives, who dies- no spoilers but know there's a high body count. For the record, CIA simply does not do this. Thanks to the publisher for the ARC,

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. This book took us to places that we never been. Seeing the criminals they are trying to capture while staying alive in a very dangerous part of the world. This book was very good.

I received a free copy of, Chameleon, by Remi Adeleke, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is not the sort of book I typically read. Van Groot has taken wealthy hostages, Kali Kent and Blackbox are trying to stop Van Groot. This book was a little confusing for me, all the weird names, a good read though.

Well written and engaging read. Lots of action in many different places in the world. I liked how the main character's backstory was slowly revealed throughout the book.

I really like the writing style here, although ultimately I don't think the book was a good fit for me. I can't exactly explain why - it's a type of story I normally connect with really well, but for some reason I just kept struggling to feel a connection to the characters and story. This isn't it all an indictment of the author - the writing is wonderful, full of original descriptions (even of tried and true tropes like the tough as nails mercenary, the jungles of South America, and cartel activity) that painted a most vivid picture of the world and of a particular type of men (and some women) who occupy it. But something kept me at arm's length from both characters and story, and if it wasn't the writing it has to have been that it was the connection between me as an audience and the story being told. I kept feeling that it would be a great fit for my husband - a former Navy submariner - and I would happily recommend it to the right reader, I just happened to not be that person... For me it was like a John Wayne movie - I can recognize why other people respond so well to them, they just aren't a good fit for me. Still on the strength of the writing alone I happily give it four stars.