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ON EDGE (An Ozzie Novak Thriller Book 1) Kindle Edition

by John W. Mefford (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 1,382 ratings
He lost it all…

…in the blink of an eye.

Can Ozzie recover after his father dies mysteriously?

A respected law career. A larger-than-life father. The love of his life. All gone. While shaken to the core, Ozzie refuses to believe his father's death was accident.

Is he the next target?

Ozzie knows only one way to move forward. He must find out who killed his father and why. But the hunt for the killer unearths threats that Ozzie never knew existed.

Did he really know his father?

As the weight of the world converges into a fireball destined to destroy everything, Ozzie is tested like never before.

Can he uncover the root of evil before they bury him for good?

You’ll love this first Ozzie Novak thriller, because of the vivid characters, sizzling suspense, and a man fighting for redemption.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0758BQ37M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sugar Hill Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 28, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
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  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ An Ozzie Novak Thriller
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John W. Mefford

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Amazon #1 Bestselling Author and a Readers' Favorite Gold Medal winner.

A veteran of the corporate rat-race, John W. Mefford never realized he was mentally documenting every experience of his professional journey—not until he started his first novel during a so-called "corporate timeout."

A voracious reader of mystery-thrillers since before he could shave, John enjoys weaving a twisty tale that keeps readers riveted until the last page. ​He's also learned he's pretty good at embellishing. Just don't tell his fourth-grade teacher.

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Customers find this thriller engaging with a twisting plot that keeps them guessing until the end. The book receives positive feedback for its fast-paced narrative and brilliant start to a new series. Customers appreciate the character development, with one particularly praising Ozzie as the main character, and they consider it a well-written novel.

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33 customers mention "Suspenseful story"29 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story of the book, which is full of twists and turns and keeps readers guessing until the end.

"I loved the story line. Then characters were well done also...." Read more

"...The ending is quite a cliffhanger and the connecting of characters and questions was entertaining...." Read more

"It goy my attention and I expected that I would continually be drawn into it...." Read more

"...I loved the twists. This was a great book to start the series. I can't wait to read the next book!!!" Read more

29 customers mention "Readability"27 positive2 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and worth their time.

"...You'll be glad you did. This is an outstanding read, while also being part of a dynamite series...." Read more

"...The story started off gangbusters, I thought this was going to be a great read, but somewhere about 50%, it lost its way...." Read more

"...Oh my goodness is this a good one! High five for excellence, John! You have written another winner for us. Patiently waiting for the next...." Read more

"I'm always excited to read the start of a new series and this one is really good...." Read more

16 customers mention "Character development"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the main character Ozzie and another noting how well the author explores his emotions.

"I loved the story line. Then characters were well done also...." Read more

"...The ending is quite a cliffhanger and the connecting of characters and questions was entertaining...." Read more

"John Mefford has done it again. This is a new protagonist in his Redemption series and he has broken his own mold...." Read more

"...The characters are really relatable and for a debut series, well developed. So excited to read more. Recommended!!" Read more

13 customers mention "Story quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers praise the well-written story of the book, with one customer noting it's a quick read.

"Well written and started really well but suddenly turned in a very predictable story...." Read more

"Excellent read, keeps you involved and reading till the end. Makes you want to read the next book in the series." Read more

"Love this author, loved this book and loved the fact that it kept me thinking and thinking and thinking and never being able to figure things out...." Read more

"I really enjoyed reading The Edge. Couldn't put it down. The main character, Ozzie Novak, was captivating and the story moved at a quick pace...." Read more

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Customers praise the book as a brilliant start to this new series.

"...Then characters were well done also. The story started off gangbusters, I thought this was going to be a great read, but somewhere about 50%,..." Read more

"...An outstanding opener for a new series." Read more

"...I loved the twists. This was a great book to start the series. I can't wait to read the next book!!!" Read more

"This is the start of another series, I hope, from John W Mefford...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as fast-paced.

"...The main character, Ozzie Novak, was captivating and the story moved at a quick pace...." Read more

"I was so mesmerized by this story! It was fast action with a reminiscent feel of the 50's hard-core PIs!..." Read more

"Started fast and kept going. Can’t wait to read more about Oz and his next adventures." Read more

"Fast paced and keeps you guessing..." Read more

3 customers mention "Development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the development of the book, with one noting it is well written and totally believable, while another describes it as tough.

"...The characters are really relatable and for a debut series, well developed. So excited to read more. Recommended!!" Read more

"...Ozzie himself is a great character, totally believable, a tough and resourceful guy, but beset by all too human weaknesses and failings...." Read more

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  • LGB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017
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    Ozzie made a very brief appearance in the last Ivy Nash book. Now, as the reader really meets him, he is living through what has to be the worst series of events of his life - his wife has left him, his law firm is raided by feds, his father has a heart attack, and things get worse from there. Several seemingly unrelated situations become intricately interwoven as the story progresses. The final outcome is not likely to be what you think, in more than one respect. Since this is the first book in this part of the series, it's not as critical that one has read the previous stories. If you do start with this one, however, I hope you go back and read the earlier works. You'll be glad you did. This is an outstanding read, while also being part of a dynamite series. Mr. Mefford has definitely become one of my favorite authors
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  • Allen S
    4.0 out of 5 stars Starts off great!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2020
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    I loved the story line. Then characters were well done also.
    The story started off gangbusters, I thought this was going to be a great read, but somewhere about 50%, it lost its way. Not totally, but some things just didn't add up any more. You start thinking, "What are the odds?"
    His ex-cop P.I. friend is packing up and leaving town to get away from the bad guys, but our lawyer friend jumps right in? And then the wife? I mean??
    Still a good read, 4 stars
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  • Skydanzer
    5.0 out of 5 stars High 5 hands for another winner!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
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    OH MY GOODNESS! Think John Mefford’s Redemption Series couldn’t get any better? Well think again! Get ready to be blown away with another look at the character Ozzie. Tested like a bad headache, he faces one believable problem after another. Be prepared to push aside any work, return calls, or visits for the day. Ozzie will capture your time until the last page is read. Oh my goodness is this a good one! High five for excellence, John! You have written another winner for us. Patiently waiting for the next. :)

    An ARC was provided free of charge for my honest review. It’s a pleasure to be included for my opinion from a talent such as Mr. Mefford. Thank you and congratulations on another bestseller.
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  • meghan varner
    3.0 out of 5 stars Secrets will find a way
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2020
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    Ozzie was first introduced in an Ivy story, but now the focus is on him and his family. He has truly the worst day possible at the beginning of the story and the rest of the story is trying to find answers for how and what occurred.

    During the answers we have intrigue, violence,new friendships, a career change and questions given and some answers found. The ending is quite a cliffhanger and the connecting of characters and questions was entertaining. Ozzie was screwed over by his father, but the rationale at the end was somewhat sweet? I liked having Brook come over from Ivys stories and found the condition to the bombing and the other town a great transition.

    I don’t like Ozzies wife(soon to be ex?), but I did find her role in everything a unique twist. The cliffhanger was not expected but did answer a question since I have read some Alex stories that occur later in the series. Can’t wait to read what happens cut in Ozzies new job as a P.I. and finding his daughter!
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  • William S. Lis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2020
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    It goy my attention and I expected that I would continually be drawn into it. However, somewhere down the line I began to lose interest and at one point was hoping it would end! All in all I simply rounded off what I thought was a three and a half rating.
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  • Liberrian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2017
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    John Mefford has done it again. This is a new protagonist in his Redemption series and he has broken his own mold. The protagonist is male, married, and is handicapped (he has a hearing problem). Ozzie is having a bad day. His wife, Nicole, has told him she is separating from him. Feds show up at work and arrest his dad. And, the cherry on the top, his dad suffers a heart attack while being arrested. His father dies in hospital but Ozzie does not believe it was natural. He believes that it was murder. The closer he gets to the truth, the more he invites disaster. When push comes to shove, will he be able to withstand the pressure?
    An outstanding opener for a new series.
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  • Sabinadl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting stuff!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2020
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    I'm always excited to read the start of a new series and this one is really good. The characters are really relatable and for a debut series, well developed. So excited to read more. Recommended!!
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  • Sandra
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a way to start a series!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020
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    As the first book in the Ozzie Novak series, we sure got a good look at his emotions. I, for one, felt such empathy for ALL of his circumstances. But we also got a look at his quirky sense of humor (or maybe it was that of author, John Mefford ...The "in the blink of an eye reference", among others. Meanwhile, the crime part of this story was unexpected ... several times over. I loved the twists. This was a great book to start the series. I can't wait to read the next book!!!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars On Edge
    Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2020
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    I love this author's style. Realy enjoyed this story and the very honest lawyer Ollie.
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  • Odette Garrett
    5.0 out of 5 stars That was excellent
    Reviewed in Australia on April 13, 2020
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    A very good read, fast paced, plenty of action, nice and clever. I really liked it. I will definitely go look out for the next one.
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  • lisa bridge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good solid story and character while being full of twists and turns.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2020
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    I got this book after reading the first couple of pages, there was something original in the way the author wrote. The main character is real in his responses to the things he experiences while having skills to get him out of situations, however, it doesn't come across as unbelievable. The story itself is also well woven and as the many threads come together you can look back over it and see how it could actually happen. If you are not looking for real don't be put off there is plenty of action, twists and turns, and at the very end, there is a decided curveball. Really enjoyed this and I will look out for more from this author. I have just checked and there is plenty of other books by him I can enjoy reading.
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  • Ricky Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting thriller
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2020
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    An exciting thriller with several twists and turns. There were one or two parts I found a tad unlikely (such as the opportune appearance of a dog at one point) but overall this was an entertaining read.
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  • Liss66
    5.0 out of 5 stars Winner winner!!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2017
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    Never fails to deliver the goods. Keep them coming, please
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