Edwin Santiago author of Executive Betrayal / A Max Stone Series" With one of his many interviews and customer reviews.

One of Americas newest authors hits home with a startlingly realistic novel that appears to be ripped from the pages of todays current events. Executive Betrayal" by Edwin Santiago is a fantastic and seemingly non-fiction" story of how America chooses to deal with the modern day threats to our freedom, peace, and well being.

Below are customers reviews from major dot.com book sellers "Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, and Booksamillion.com to name a few.

Interview by: By Marie Nesmith/Bartow Neighbor Staff Writer, June 16, 2003

One doesn't have to be a psychic to sense Edwin Santiago has a story to tell. It is written all over his face as he talks about the plot of his first novel, "Executive Betrayal/a Max Stone Series." It is a tale about terrorism, power, and corruption. Given the present state of world affairs, the story's themes could be easy confused with reality. But fortunately, this tale is a futuristic glimpse of where the world could be headed. In "Executive Betrayal," the reader is introduced to agent Max Stone and the world politics of 2010. Stone is the hero of the novel, which is the first book in a series of six. With "Executive Betrayal" already in wide release, the second novel "Lines Between the Sands" is set to hit the shelves in early 2004.

"I wrote the book three years ago," Santiago said. "I started noticing that three was one thing that was wrong with our country. We have so many secret agencies, including the FBI and CIA, that have bits of information. The problem is that they won't share what they know with each other."

In the world that Santiago has created, a new global agency called the Department of Counter Intelligence (DCI) has been formed to battle terrorism among other things. It is part of the new world order, consisting of 80 countries. During the America president's speech in the novel's introduction, he refers to the alliance and worldwide defense as "the birth of a new nation". As terrorism looms, people are giving over their individual rights and looking to the government for add security. With the approval of Congress and the president, the DCI can operate freely without the approval of anyone. The novel explores what could happen when an agency is given absolute power. As the novel's cover reads, "Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely."

The novel's hero is a stub born FBI agent who is picked to lead a task force of the DCI. To solve a murder case. His flawless track record for soling cases is just what the DCI needs to fight terrorism. Along the way, the case evolves and eventually leads to some White House officials.

"The first book goes into the different levels of the DCI," Santiago said. "It talks about why it came about and how the American people allowed the President and Congress to sign off on it for added security. With the release of "executive Betrayal," in April, Santiago has been busy promoting the book. From interviews to book signings, he is determined to get the word out. This summer he will have two book signings in his hometown of Cartersville. Santiago will be at Kudzu Book Fair on June 14 and at Main Street Books & coffeehouse on July 19. He said the best way to purchase a copy of his novel is via the Internet. Among other web sites, www.amazon.com is selling the novel worldwide.

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Customer Review: 5 Average Rating: Carmen, just another fiction reader.

I brought this book from a local book store, a friend told me about the book, and so I got it. I love the way the author told his story, and the plot, which is what's happening today.

I also learn that the author 'Edwin Santiago' had written the book three years ago, and wrote the book with headlines news of today.

There is another thing I heard? The second book from the "Max Stone Series" title "Lines Between the Sands" is due out early of 2004, and I will be online to get it.

I rate this a 5, and hope others would love the book the way I did.

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Customer Review: 5 Average Rating: Joyce, I love to read fiction series, August 14, 2003

This is a breathtaking ride that brings to vivid life some of the most amazing and captivating characters you have ever seen. The novel is at once a thriller, spy story, and part intrigue and full of intensive action, political subterfuge and amazing high-tech gadgets. It is definitely the best first novel you will read this year!" This is the reason why I bought this book, I give it 5 stars.

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Customer Review: 4 Average Rating: Sue, a fiction, and sic-fi lover, June 12, 2003

Interesting story line. I just read this book 'executive Betrayal', which turns out to be a series of upcoming novels, and I do have to say that the author story line is well written. I do like the way he works his characters within the story, as it moves from place to place, and it makes you feel that you are part of the book. I recommend it to those who loves a good fiction book, and enjoy it the way I have.

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Customer Review: 4 Average Rating: A reviewer, May 15, 2003

It was a great read. I read the book, and love it, it's new, well written, and the dialog is great. 'Max' the hero is a man with issues, and I hope he works them out with 'Maritza'. I better not say too much. Anyway, It's a great read, plus it really hits with what is happening today, and what we really need to do, and to cope with what is out there today. P.s. plus I would buy the next book, just to see what happens with 'Max, and Maritza'.

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Customer Review: 4 Average Rating: Just a reader, July 29, 2003

a original concept, from a new author with a vision. Wow! A sharp and perceptive vision of our world today. Original ideas and approaches to today's world problems as they might really be dealt with. A must-read thriller that will take the reader on a captivating ride of political, military, and world intrique. This story takes place in our near (or almost present) future and tells about new agency built by the US to counteract the threats of terrorism, as well as dealing with general crime on a world-wide basis. Deals with our New World Order and the threats we all face. I'm really looking forward to the next in this 'Max Stone' series!

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Customer Review: 5 Average Rating: All most done, July 29, 2003

I have read 3/4 of the book, I do say that first time authors have done a great job so far. I do admire their style, the way each characters come into play with each other, and hope the rest of the series is as good as the first book. I do like the way things are going within the book, as you go along, and learn what really goes behind closed doors within our own government. As the sub-title says? "Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely" I rate it 5 stars. Cannot wait to see what happens to Agent Max Stone, and the rest of the DCI agents. Plus what is the real story with his tough partner Agent Maritza Falcón.

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