Conspiracy of Silence (The Tox Files Book 1) by Ronie Kendig

Publisher’s Summary

Four years after a tragic mission decimated his career and his team, Cole “Tox” Russell is persona non grata to the United States. And that’s fine–he just wants to be left alone. But when a dormant, centuries-old disease is unleashed, Tox is lured back into action.

Partnered with FBI agent Kasey Cortes, Tox has to pull together a team to begin a globe-spanning search for answers–and a cure. As their quest leads them from continent to continent, it slowly becomes clear they’re not just fighting a plague–but battling against an ancient secret society whose true goals remain hidden.

With time running out and opposition growing on every side, the key to everything may rest in an antique codex, the Crown of Jerusalem–but will Tox and his team be able to trust each other enough to break this century-spanning conspiracy of silence?

My Review

WOW! I don’t know that I even know how to describe Conspiracy of Silence! I am constantly amazed at Ronie Kendig’s books. Having been a military wife, I especially enjoy how true to life her books appear.

Cole Russel, more commonly known as “Tox,” (shortened from the nickname Toxic) is called back into duty for his country. If there’s one thing Tox can’t turn down, it’s a mission for his country. He puts together a team from his former Special Forces group and goes into action.

I came to really care for Tox and his buddy Chijioke (shortened to Chiji). Chiji works hard to keep Tox grounded and focused on God. He knows Tox well, and you can tell he loves him as a brother, too. In fact, Chiji is represented in the beginning of the book as Tox’s own Jiminy Cricket, which is an apt portrayal.

Mesmerized by the riveting action and enthralled with the suspense are a few of the ways I would characterize my reaction to book one of The Tox Files. Be forewarned, the nature of the book lends itself to several violent scenes.

Conspiracy of Silence covers a LOT of territory. Geographically, we travel from Israel and Saudi Arabia in the Middle East, to the jungles of Nigeria, to the cosmopolitan cities of North America and Europe. We are immersed in the cultures of military special ops, Biblical archaeology and Jewish history-ancient and modern. Miss Kendig drops us right into the middle of the action and doesn’t release us until the book ends. Even then, you are wanting more, and luckily for us, there is a prequel (that is currently free for Kindle) and book 2 is scheduled for September of this year.

I received this book from Ronie Kendig via Mikal Dawn. I was not required to write a review. However, I enjoyed the book so much I decided to write one.

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