Jake Bronson is an Air Force pilot who thinks he's facing the fight of his life in Brainrush. He's terminally ill, and tests are being done. Bronson finds, however, that is adventure is just beginning when a routine MRI gives him cognitive abilities greater than any normal man.
With his history as a pilot, he has military knowledge that makes his new talent even more specialized. Suddenly, everyone wants a piece of Bronson. His superhuman brainpower makes him a highly desired commodity for governments, extreme religious sects and all sorts of devious types. This includes Battista, an extremely dangerous terrorist, who has also set his sights on Bronson.
Those pursuing his talents aren't taking no for an answer, either. Bronson is chased from Venice to Monte Carlo to the mountains of Afghanistan. Along the way, he learns more and more about his new powers, and find that they endanger not only his love and her autistic child, but the entire world.
The book tells of espionage and action, using cutting-edge technology to make a science fiction novel with an appearance by aliens into a thriller as well. It also intertwines current events into the mix, fighting terrorism.
Brainrush made the Wall Street Journal list of Bestselling Action/Adventure Books from the 2011 "Readers Guide to Self-Published Big Sellers." In fact, it ranked Brainrush in the top spot. The second book in the series, Brainrush II: The Enemy of My Enemy, was published in December 2011 with the third book set to be released in June 2013.
Writer Richard Bard has plenty of experience as a terminally ill combat pilot. He was given only a few months to live after being diagnosed with cancer during his time in the Air Force. Treatment prevailed, however, and Bard survived to graduate from the University of Notre Dame and begin a career that immersed him in the world of high tech security as used by government facilities and embassies worldwide.
"I won this book on another book site. An excellent story line with several unexpected twists. Interesting characters with real flaws and strengths. A very worthy read. I'll have to keep looking for the next book."
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Lora (4 out of 5 stars)