Identity X

This is so much a journey taken in the shoes of, Ben, the main protagonist! We are given air to all his venting angst; should he try to resurrect his tired marriage that has albeit given a final resigned sigh, or would he prefer to embark on an ill-advised romp with his gorgeous and provocative lab assistant. Has his research been driven by the ugly and untimely demise of his father, or has it been the gauge of his own unremitting ambition. Ben's world is turned violently asunder after he invents a remarkable gene altering repair mechanism that will eradicate all inborn predilection to hereditary disease. However, instead of accolade and fame he is dropped into an abyss of ignominy. Suddenly his identity is wiped off the main frame of show more society, his documents are invalid his existence threatened physically and figuratively.
Ben is in a very scary place; what do his assailant want, why have they stolen his life's work and possibly abducted his family. In a churning, topsy turvy world of intrigue and violence, Ben attempts to save himself, his life's work and his family form the terror of an unknown malevolence. This is a heart-felt tale of suspense, buckle up for a bumpy ride.

Unusual prose, which, at times felt a little wordy for me, but at others proved delightfully poetic; this quote for instance is delicious:

"She loved to visit the smaller districts of the city, where people courted art and culture rather than power and money. She always told him that it was those things that enriched their lives, and that made the world a better place. They would come here early on Sunday mornings when hours dwindled by unaccounted for, where they would sip coffee and eat bagels for breakfast in one of the chafes, or when the weather was fine at one of the small patio tables on the pavement. He passed the flower shop where he would buy her tulips in the spring and roses in the winter, and it reminded him of the early days of their marriage when life was simpler and happier."
All-in-all, I doubt if there would be anyone who would not enjoy this book, the action scenes are tense and dramatic, the characters well drawn and emotionally evocative, and the story well thought out and riveting. A very enjoyable read! show less

I just finished my ARC copy of “Identity X” and all I can say is, Michelle has done it again. With so much action going on in this story, it’s amazing how she manages to make these characters so real. She seamlessly brings their background history and current situations together so that you feel you know these people intimately. And her world building, done so subtly that you almost feel as if it’s the world we’re living in now, conveys such a sense of underlying menace and hopelessness, that you are transported into that world without even realizing it.

Although there was a point at which I thought something very like what the end turned out to be might happen, it was still a twist that I didn’t see coming. There could show more definitely be a sequel and if it’s like this book, I can only hope it will happen. I’d definitely enjoy entering this world again, as well as any world Michelle creates. She definitely has the gift of storytelling. show less

A scientist who discovers a cure for a disease that killed his father, a wife who is not who she seems to be and a lifelong friend who is true evil combine to make this book enthralling.
Its twists are intriguing, its surprises are jolting and the outcome is shocking.
I honestly couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I had to know what happened next. This book does everything a thriller should do and more. I highly recommend it and it's a book I'll read again and again.
I received this book for free in exchange for this honest review.

I chose this book because I have read a couple of Michelle's books in the past and this one popped up as recommended for me. Well the recommendation was well worth following, I quite enjoyed this book. A suspenseful conspiracy novel with a fast pace and futuristic feel.

I think when I purchased this book awhile back it was a .99 cent deal. I think it was better than some of the books I have paid cover price for because o the hype.

I will be recommending this book to any of my thriller/sci-fi reader friends!

A page turner. Imagine going to work and finding out that you don't exist. That is what happened to Ben Stone. Ben has worked years to find a cure for Huntington's disease which caused the death of his father. He finally discovers the cure and is congratulated and applauded by his fellow workers. After celebrating, he goes home and wakes up a day later, only to find his family missing. In a world where you exist by using an identity card, Ben goes to his office and finds that his card was cancelled, which means he doesn't exist anymore. The characters are well developed and the plot keeps you interested in what is going to happen next.
I am looking forward to reading more from Ms. Muckley.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest show more review. show less

Ben had just completed his NEMREC genetic research, and suddenly wakes up to find life is not as it should be. Now he must fight to discover the truth and recover what he can.

An action packed and suspenseful narrative drives the plot and adds to the underlying mysteries.

Interesting characters are present throughout the tale, and a number are allowed to share their perspective.

The ending felt a bit abrupt; however, without giving too many details and with the potential passage of time, that could be expected, I guess.

Overall, a thrilling ride.

from other reviews you can see what the book is about. i received it for an honest review. i really enjoyed it. it kept me turning the pages and rooting for Ben to find out what was going on and resurrect his life. he was put in a position where he didn't know who to trust or where to turn. i hope there is a sequel as i would love to find out what happened between the next to and last chapters.