The plot in brief: Joe Tesla is a successful multi-millionaire tech genius who helped develop some cutting-edge facial recognition software. 181 days ago, a severe case of agoraphobia drove him underground. Now he spends his days exploring the subterranean world beneath New York City with his psychiatric service dog, Edison. Then on one such exploration, in an abandoned tunnel, he discovers a walled-up train car, two long dead skeletons, a murdered soldier, and some long buried secrets that will put his own life in danger.
My thoughts: I first heard about this series from Cath @ Read-Warbler, and I'm glad I was able to get a copy of this first Joe Tesla novel from my library because it's a very fun read. Joe Tesla is an intelligent and engaging character; I liked him a lot. I also loved the labyrinth of New York subway tunnels setting, the old Victorian manor built beneath Grand Central Station where he lives, and his cute dog, Edison. There's good tension and lots of action, and an entertaining plot. And the ending sets the stage for the next Joe Tesla book, The Tesla Legacy, which I can't wait to check out.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Happy Reading!
Ooh this sounds good. And I love stories set in underground tunnels!
ReplyDeleteSo do I! One of my favorite settings. :D
DeleteDelighted that you enjoyed this one as much as I did, Lark. I've read book 2 as well and that was every bit as good. I haven't been around for a bit, busy with other things so taking a blogging break, but hope to be back with a post later this week. Hope you're keeping well?
ReplyDeleteCath! How are you? So good to hear from you. I was starting to wonder if you were ever coming back to the blogging world. Seeing your comment made me smile! I'm doing well, though these past few months have been a bit hard...my mom passed away in December so I've been feeling sad and missing her a lot. But life continues and there have been lots of good things, too. Hope you are doing well! :D
DeleteI love that premise. What a fascinating sounding mystery. Glad the series lives up to it. I will be looking for this book and any others. Great review!
ReplyDeleteIt's just an entertaining read...not too deep, not too intense, but a lot of fun.
DeleteThat character sounds very intriguing to me. I have agoraphobia too so I can relate. The story premise sounds like a good one.
ReplyDeleteI think you would like this one. And the setting is so fascinating!
DeleteWell that is crazy what he finds
ReplyDeleteIt gets even crazier as the book goes one.
DeleteI love the setting of this one. I think it would be fascinating to explore the old underground systems in cities like New York and London. Sounds like you’ll be reading more from this series.
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to give the next book a try!
DeleteHello, thank you for sharing this review. I also like the idea of him exploring tunnels with his dog Edison.
ReplyDeleteThe tunnels were what drew me to this book in the first place. The dog was a bonus. :D
DeleteThe NYC subway and the dog sound good to me ... let us know about book #2 ...
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to check it out and read it next month.
DeleteA mystery with a cute dog is always welcome! I think I'd enjoy this one too! :)
ReplyDeleteI did love the dog! :D
DeleteThis does sound like a great setting and detective character to me. May have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was an entertaining read. :D
DeleteSubterranean NYC. I rode the subways for decades LOL but that's it. I always assumed that if there was any other part of NYC under ground it was damp and unlikeable but maybe not.
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot more to NYC's underground; it astonishes me how large and extensive it is. And it's fun to read about.
DeleteHappy reading my friend. Hugs. xx.
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:D Hi, Regine!
DeleteEdison is such a great name for a dog! This sounds like a really compelling read! :D
ReplyDeleteEdison was cute. :D
DeleteWow, this sounds like a fun read!!
ReplyDeleteI loved that underground tunnel setting.
DeleteThe premise you describe is fascinating. This sounds like it would be a fun series to read.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to trying the second book.
DeleteI’d like to read this intriguing mystery too.
ReplyDeleteI think you would like it. :D
DeleteNice review! I hope you are able to read the next one soon!
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