What do you think?
Rate this book
The Pinochet Plot
Successful San Francisco attorney Will Muñoz has heard of the brutal former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, of course, but it's not until he receives his mother's suicide letter that he has any inkling Pinochet may have had his father, Chilean writer Ricardo Muñoz, assassinated thirty years earlier. Her suspicions spur Will on to a quest to discover the truth about his father's death–and about the psychological forces that have driven his mother to her fatal decision. His journey takes him deep into unexpected darkness linking his current step-father, the CIA, drug-experimentation programs, and a conspiracy of domestic terrorism. The Pinochet Plot is not just a story of a man seeking inner peace; it is also a story of sinister history doomed to repeat itself.
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2020
2 people are currently reading
9 people want to read
About the author
David Myles Robinson
11 books29 followersDavid Myles Robinson was born in Los Angeles, California in 1950. He went to Blair High in Pasadena and then attended San Francisco State College, Cal State Los Angeles, University of Hawaii, and San Francisco State University respectively. He obtained a J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1975. It was there that Robinson met his wife, Marcia Waldorf.
The two moved to Hawaii to practice law in 1975. Waldorf retired as a Honolulu Circuit Court Judge in 2006 and Robinson retired from his private practice of law in 2010. They have traveled extensively around the world, having been to all seven continents and sub-Saharan Africa nine times. Robinson's non-writing passions are golfing and skiing and the two now live in Taos, New Mexico.
Robinson has always wanted to write. He was editor of the school paper in high school and while in college he worked as a staff journalist for the Pasadena Eagle, a weekly minority newspaper. He completed his first novel about twenty years ago, but he shelved it after deciding that the writing was too stilted by too many years of writing legalese. Unplayable Lie, a golf suspense novel, is the first novel Robinson wrote after retiring. He has since published four legal thrillers set in Honolulu, three stand-alone thrillers, and an adventure travel memoir.
The two moved to Hawaii to practice law in 1975. Waldorf retired as a Honolulu Circuit Court Judge in 2006 and Robinson retired from his private practice of law in 2010. They have traveled extensively around the world, having been to all seven continents and sub-Saharan Africa nine times. Robinson's non-writing passions are golfing and skiing and the two now live in Taos, New Mexico.
Robinson has always wanted to write. He was editor of the school paper in high school and while in college he worked as a staff journalist for the Pasadena Eagle, a weekly minority newspaper. He completed his first novel about twenty years ago, but he shelved it after deciding that the writing was too stilted by too many years of writing legalese. Unplayable Lie, a golf suspense novel, is the first novel Robinson wrote after retiring. He has since published four legal thrillers set in Honolulu, three stand-alone thrillers, and an adventure travel memoir.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
October 29, 2018
‘Did you know that suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States?’
New Mexico author David Myles Robinson earned his degrees from San Francisco State College, University of Hawaii, and Cal State Los Angeles working as a free-lance writer for several magazines and was a staff writer for a weekly minority newspaper in Pasadena, California, called The Pasadena Eagle. He altered his direction and earned his JD from the University of San Francisco School of Law and became a trial lawyer specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation law. Upon retiring he returned to his passion for writing novels, and successfully published legal thrillers. He now lives in Taos, New Mexico.
David’s experiences in journalism and law combine to create THE PINOCHET PLOT – one of the finest books about the Chilean dictator. On his website he states, ‘THE PINOCHET PLOT is somewhat political in that it involves some interesting and disturbing times in US history, and the plot of the novel, by necessity, had to be political in order for the fictional conspiracy to make sense. It was a fun and sometimes unsettling novel to research in the way that crazy reality can sometimes overshadow even the most off-the-wall fictional scenarios. My research into the CIA sponsored drug experimentation program, MKULTRA, and then into the CIA’s involvement with the brutal Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet, disclosed such outrageous behavior that I decided to try to make the fictional part of my story even more outrageous than reality, although frankly, I’m not sure that was possible. I also played around with various layers to the storyline in PINOCHET. There is Will’s quest for the truth about his father’s murder; the sad realization of his mother’s life of fear and anger; the horrifying discovery of a national political conspiracy; and the love story between Will and Cheryl. Interspersed throughout, I employed a device I remember Kurt Vonnegut (one of my favorite authors) sometimes using, which was for the author to step away from the story at certain moments to speak directly to the reader, generally to educate or remind the reader about real facts, such as suicide rates, welfare fraud, and our own depressing history of oppression and even genocide of our Native Americans. What I’ve thought about, given the fact that I completed the novel well before Trump was elected, was how I would have handled some of the political diatribes by the murdered liberals had I had current events to play with. As I write this, I’m thinking about an article I read just this morning in which certain journalists are actually afraid for their lives, and the lives of their families, as they have been getting death threats and other forms of scary harassment from angry Trump supporters. One wonders how outrageous my fictional conspiracy will turn out to be.’
The eloquent prose that David uses to guide us through his mesmerizing novel is of the highest order – rich in atmosphere, raw, and real –‘ My state of mind had been less morose than usual since I’d left the courthouse, but the rare smile I was sporting faded the moment I entered our reception area. Something was terribly wrong. Tina, our young and usually exuberant receptionist, had obviously been crying, and when she saw me walk through the door, her tears let loose with a vengeance. “What’s wrong?” I asked. She grabbed a Kleenex from the stack on her desk, patted at her swollen red eyes, and motioned for me to go back to the offices. I’d never heard our law office so silent. The place was like a morgue. I didn’t bother asking any of the secretaries what was going on and walked straight into my partner’s office. Cheryl was sitting at her desk, staring down at some file. But she didn’t look as if she was really reading it. She, too, had been crying. “What’s going on?” I asked. Cheryl hadn’t heard me enter and jerked her head up in surprise. Her face softened when she saw it was me. She stood and rushed to me. “Oh, Will,” she said as she threw her arms around me, “I’m so sorry.” Two-second pause. “It’s your mother . . . .” My stomach instantly tightened, and I could feel my throat constrict. Does it say something about me that I knew in that moment that my mother was dead? “What about her?” I said, barely able to choke out a response. But I knew. I knew with absolute certainty. Yet the words hadn’t been spoken. It wouldn’t be real until the words were uttered. I didn’t want Cheryl to answer my question—to say aloud the words that would confirm the horrible truth I already knew. But she did. Cheryl was still hugging me, and when she spoke, it was into my neck. Her words were warm against my skin. I could smell the subtle vanilla fragrance she favored. “She’s dead, Will.” Cheryl paused but still held me tightly. I could tell there was more to come. “The police say she committed suicide.”
With a jump start such as this the plot unfolds rapidly and creatively as David outlines in his synopsis: – ‘Successful San Francisco attorney Will Muñoz has heard of the brutal former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, of course, but it's not until he receives his mother's suicide letter that he has any inkling Pinochet may have had his father, Chilean writer Ricardo Muñoz, assassinated thirty years earlier. Her suspicions spur Will on to a quest to discover the truth about his father's death–and about the psychological forces that have driven his mother to her fatal decision. His journey takes him deep into unexpected darkness linking his current stepfather, the CIA, drug-experimentation programs, and a conspiracy of domestic terrorism. The Pinochet Plot is not just a story of a man seeking inner peace; it is also a story of sinister history doomed to repeat itself.’
Some books grow with a fine patina with age: THE PINOCHET PLOT is one of those thrillers too true to be discarded as fiction – a warning sign about where we ma be headed. Brilliant book – Highly Recommended.
New Mexico author David Myles Robinson earned his degrees from San Francisco State College, University of Hawaii, and Cal State Los Angeles working as a free-lance writer for several magazines and was a staff writer for a weekly minority newspaper in Pasadena, California, called The Pasadena Eagle. He altered his direction and earned his JD from the University of San Francisco School of Law and became a trial lawyer specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation law. Upon retiring he returned to his passion for writing novels, and successfully published legal thrillers. He now lives in Taos, New Mexico.
David’s experiences in journalism and law combine to create THE PINOCHET PLOT – one of the finest books about the Chilean dictator. On his website he states, ‘THE PINOCHET PLOT is somewhat political in that it involves some interesting and disturbing times in US history, and the plot of the novel, by necessity, had to be political in order for the fictional conspiracy to make sense. It was a fun and sometimes unsettling novel to research in the way that crazy reality can sometimes overshadow even the most off-the-wall fictional scenarios. My research into the CIA sponsored drug experimentation program, MKULTRA, and then into the CIA’s involvement with the brutal Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet, disclosed such outrageous behavior that I decided to try to make the fictional part of my story even more outrageous than reality, although frankly, I’m not sure that was possible. I also played around with various layers to the storyline in PINOCHET. There is Will’s quest for the truth about his father’s murder; the sad realization of his mother’s life of fear and anger; the horrifying discovery of a national political conspiracy; and the love story between Will and Cheryl. Interspersed throughout, I employed a device I remember Kurt Vonnegut (one of my favorite authors) sometimes using, which was for the author to step away from the story at certain moments to speak directly to the reader, generally to educate or remind the reader about real facts, such as suicide rates, welfare fraud, and our own depressing history of oppression and even genocide of our Native Americans. What I’ve thought about, given the fact that I completed the novel well before Trump was elected, was how I would have handled some of the political diatribes by the murdered liberals had I had current events to play with. As I write this, I’m thinking about an article I read just this morning in which certain journalists are actually afraid for their lives, and the lives of their families, as they have been getting death threats and other forms of scary harassment from angry Trump supporters. One wonders how outrageous my fictional conspiracy will turn out to be.’
The eloquent prose that David uses to guide us through his mesmerizing novel is of the highest order – rich in atmosphere, raw, and real –‘ My state of mind had been less morose than usual since I’d left the courthouse, but the rare smile I was sporting faded the moment I entered our reception area. Something was terribly wrong. Tina, our young and usually exuberant receptionist, had obviously been crying, and when she saw me walk through the door, her tears let loose with a vengeance. “What’s wrong?” I asked. She grabbed a Kleenex from the stack on her desk, patted at her swollen red eyes, and motioned for me to go back to the offices. I’d never heard our law office so silent. The place was like a morgue. I didn’t bother asking any of the secretaries what was going on and walked straight into my partner’s office. Cheryl was sitting at her desk, staring down at some file. But she didn’t look as if she was really reading it. She, too, had been crying. “What’s going on?” I asked. Cheryl hadn’t heard me enter and jerked her head up in surprise. Her face softened when she saw it was me. She stood and rushed to me. “Oh, Will,” she said as she threw her arms around me, “I’m so sorry.” Two-second pause. “It’s your mother . . . .” My stomach instantly tightened, and I could feel my throat constrict. Does it say something about me that I knew in that moment that my mother was dead? “What about her?” I said, barely able to choke out a response. But I knew. I knew with absolute certainty. Yet the words hadn’t been spoken. It wouldn’t be real until the words were uttered. I didn’t want Cheryl to answer my question—to say aloud the words that would confirm the horrible truth I already knew. But she did. Cheryl was still hugging me, and when she spoke, it was into my neck. Her words were warm against my skin. I could smell the subtle vanilla fragrance she favored. “She’s dead, Will.” Cheryl paused but still held me tightly. I could tell there was more to come. “The police say she committed suicide.”
With a jump start such as this the plot unfolds rapidly and creatively as David outlines in his synopsis: – ‘Successful San Francisco attorney Will Muñoz has heard of the brutal former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, of course, but it's not until he receives his mother's suicide letter that he has any inkling Pinochet may have had his father, Chilean writer Ricardo Muñoz, assassinated thirty years earlier. Her suspicions spur Will on to a quest to discover the truth about his father's death–and about the psychological forces that have driven his mother to her fatal decision. His journey takes him deep into unexpected darkness linking his current stepfather, the CIA, drug-experimentation programs, and a conspiracy of domestic terrorism. The Pinochet Plot is not just a story of a man seeking inner peace; it is also a story of sinister history doomed to repeat itself.’
Some books grow with a fine patina with age: THE PINOCHET PLOT is one of those thrillers too true to be discarded as fiction – a warning sign about where we ma be headed. Brilliant book – Highly Recommended.
August 30, 2018
Will Munoz has just started his sabbatical from work when he receives the news his mother has committed suicide. Not long after he receives a letter from her written just before she died. She says that his father, respected Chilean author Ricardo Munoz, was not killed in a house burglary gone wrong as had previously been thought; rather he had been assassinated on orders from dictator Augusto Pinochet. Will and two of his friends, Cheryl and Travis set out to uncover the truth.
I'm really interested in South American history, particularly of Chile during Pinochet's reign, so I was highly intrigued to read this novel. However even if you know nothing about this subject, The Pinochet Plot is still a very good read. Robinson explains about the period in a very accessible way. He also cleverly links Chile's past with the USA's; showing not only the involvement of the US in foreign affairs but how it still treats its own citizens. I found these facts fascinating but terrifying.
I also enjoyed Will as the main character. He is quite self-deprecating at times and his sense of humour helps to lighten the mood. However Robinson juggles the balance between humour and drama well; the tone never seemed inappropriate for what was taking place. Will is also just as bewildered by these events as the reader is, meaning he is an excellent window into this world. Cheryl and Travis were also really well fleshed out given the limited amount of time they have.
Robinson's writing is the main draw of The Pinochet Plot. Like I said previously, he adds a lot of information into the narrative but the book never feels bogged down. The plot goes at quite a fast pace, with plenty of twists and turns, and the facts and figures are cleverly woven into the narrative. I didn't feel like it was an information dump. Robinson also keeps Will's voice throughout the narrative, and not once did I feel he wrote something out-of-character or anything felt 'off'.
Overall I really enjoyed The Pinochet Plot. Robinson's writing and characterisation is excellent, and will keep you guessing until the end. If you like thrillers with a dash of history in them I think you would really enjoy this.
I'm really interested in South American history, particularly of Chile during Pinochet's reign, so I was highly intrigued to read this novel. However even if you know nothing about this subject, The Pinochet Plot is still a very good read. Robinson explains about the period in a very accessible way. He also cleverly links Chile's past with the USA's; showing not only the involvement of the US in foreign affairs but how it still treats its own citizens. I found these facts fascinating but terrifying.
I also enjoyed Will as the main character. He is quite self-deprecating at times and his sense of humour helps to lighten the mood. However Robinson juggles the balance between humour and drama well; the tone never seemed inappropriate for what was taking place. Will is also just as bewildered by these events as the reader is, meaning he is an excellent window into this world. Cheryl and Travis were also really well fleshed out given the limited amount of time they have.
Robinson's writing is the main draw of The Pinochet Plot. Like I said previously, he adds a lot of information into the narrative but the book never feels bogged down. The plot goes at quite a fast pace, with plenty of twists and turns, and the facts and figures are cleverly woven into the narrative. I didn't feel like it was an information dump. Robinson also keeps Will's voice throughout the narrative, and not once did I feel he wrote something out-of-character or anything felt 'off'.
Overall I really enjoyed The Pinochet Plot. Robinson's writing and characterisation is excellent, and will keep you guessing until the end. If you like thrillers with a dash of history in them I think you would really enjoy this.
May 14, 2018
The Pinochet Plot by David Myles Robinson
Review by Dawn Thomas
Paperback: 280 pages
Publisher: Terra Nova Books (May 1, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1938288203
ISBN-13: 978-1938288203
Will Munoz is a San Francisco attorney who represents high paying slick clients. While sitting in a deposition, he asked himself how he became this person. He receives a troubling letter from his mother that leads him on a quest. His mother believes her ex-husband killed her first husband, Will’s father Ricardo Munoz. His father was a Chilean writer who wrote and spoke against the former Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet.
Will enlists the help of Travis and Cheryl, his two best friends from college and coworkers. His journey takes him to places he never expected and he reminisces about his childhood before and after his father’s murder. He must find the answers before another liberal is murdered.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The intrigue of the story made it difficult to put the book down. In fact, I read it in one sitting. The mixture of fact and fiction made the story believable. The author’s writing style is easy to read and I did not want to put it down.
The book is written in first person present tense with memory flashbacks. I would recommend this book to anyone that appreciates a good mystery thriller with suspense. Although Will is an attorney, I would not classify this story as a legal thriller but more of a political thriller.
Review by Dawn Thomas
Paperback: 280 pages
Publisher: Terra Nova Books (May 1, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1938288203
ISBN-13: 978-1938288203
Will Munoz is a San Francisco attorney who represents high paying slick clients. While sitting in a deposition, he asked himself how he became this person. He receives a troubling letter from his mother that leads him on a quest. His mother believes her ex-husband killed her first husband, Will’s father Ricardo Munoz. His father was a Chilean writer who wrote and spoke against the former Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet.
Will enlists the help of Travis and Cheryl, his two best friends from college and coworkers. His journey takes him to places he never expected and he reminisces about his childhood before and after his father’s murder. He must find the answers before another liberal is murdered.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The intrigue of the story made it difficult to put the book down. In fact, I read it in one sitting. The mixture of fact and fiction made the story believable. The author’s writing style is easy to read and I did not want to put it down.
The book is written in first person present tense with memory flashbacks. I would recommend this book to anyone that appreciates a good mystery thriller with suspense. Although Will is an attorney, I would not classify this story as a legal thriller but more of a political thriller.
November 8, 2018
Will Munoz is a successful attorney in San Francisco. He is also the son of Ricardo Munoz, a well-known Chilean writer, who died when Will was a child. His mother's suicide note asserts that his father was murdered on the orders of Augusto Pinochet, who ruled Chile for more than 15 years in the late 20th century.
Will learns that his father wrote a novel, as yet unpublished, that would have been very unfriendly to Pinochet. A million-dollar reward was established, by Pinochet, for the return of the original manuscript and all published copies. As Will starts to ask questions about his father's death, focus turns to the CIA's famous, or infamous, MKULTRA mind control program. Chuck Evans was a part of MKULTRA, along with Milton Fisher, his CIA handler. After the program was "officially" cancelled, could Milton have kept Chuck supplied with drugs, and turned him into some sort of assassin-for-hire? As an extra complication, Chuck is also Will's step father. Could he have killed Will's father, and married his mother, to find the novel and get that million dollar reward?
This is a very "quiet" novel, in that there are no car chases or hair-raising escapes from the bad guys, But it is a very well-done novel. It explores a pair of unpleasant bits of recent American history, and it is very much worth reading.
Will learns that his father wrote a novel, as yet unpublished, that would have been very unfriendly to Pinochet. A million-dollar reward was established, by Pinochet, for the return of the original manuscript and all published copies. As Will starts to ask questions about his father's death, focus turns to the CIA's famous, or infamous, MKULTRA mind control program. Chuck Evans was a part of MKULTRA, along with Milton Fisher, his CIA handler. After the program was "officially" cancelled, could Milton have kept Chuck supplied with drugs, and turned him into some sort of assassin-for-hire? As an extra complication, Chuck is also Will's step father. Could he have killed Will's father, and married his mother, to find the novel and get that million dollar reward?
This is a very "quiet" novel, in that there are no car chases or hair-raising escapes from the bad guys, But it is a very well-done novel. It explores a pair of unpleasant bits of recent American history, and it is very much worth reading.
October 25, 2018
I don’t think I have ever read another political thriller that I liked as much as this one!
The Pincochet Plan by David Myles Robinson Was the perfect book to pick to pass the time on a rainy fall day! Once I started the book, I couldn’t put it down! It started out with Will Munoz receiving a letter from his mother after her suicide, the letter set Munoz and 2 of his friends on an exhilarating adventure to find answers. Robinson did an amazing job creating his characters and keeping the book flowing smoothly. I was impressed at how smoothly it flowed actually since he and so much true history mixed in with the fictional story of Munoz and his family, usually when I read stories that are mixed like that the author tends to lose some of the story to the history or lose some of the history to the story, Robinson didn’t seem to have any trouble weaving the two together seamlessly and moving effortlessly! The way the story was written it seems like more books could come from it so I will be waiting patiently to see if Robinson takes it any further!
The Pincochet Plan by David Myles Robinson Was the perfect book to pick to pass the time on a rainy fall day! Once I started the book, I couldn’t put it down! It started out with Will Munoz receiving a letter from his mother after her suicide, the letter set Munoz and 2 of his friends on an exhilarating adventure to find answers. Robinson did an amazing job creating his characters and keeping the book flowing smoothly. I was impressed at how smoothly it flowed actually since he and so much true history mixed in with the fictional story of Munoz and his family, usually when I read stories that are mixed like that the author tends to lose some of the story to the history or lose some of the history to the story, Robinson didn’t seem to have any trouble weaving the two together seamlessly and moving effortlessly! The way the story was written it seems like more books could come from it so I will be waiting patiently to see if Robinson takes it any further!
October 23, 2018
The Pinochet Plot by David Myles Robinson is a book that grabs your attention right away and doesn't let go. Will Munoz, lawyer with an attitude gets the news that his mother has killed herself, and then reads her suicide note, revealing that Will's father may in fact have been murdered. This action sets off the story and a crazy series of events that revolve around a missing manuscript. Will along with his friend Cheryl, as well as Travis, investigator, set out to find out what is going on. This book has a great, fast paced plot, believable characters with fun and realistic dialogue, and the historical details are spot on. This is a great mystery thriller with plenty of suspense, Will is a great character, and the story keeps you guessing and involved until the end. All in all, a substantial book, and an educational one too. Highly recommend for something a little different, and a book that is exciting.
October 26, 2018
David Myles Robinson takes you on an amazing journey as you follow Will Munoz through the mystery of his parent's deaths. The Pinochet Plot records the influence Ricardo Muñoz had as a writer and the opposing he faced when Augusto Pinochet became dictator of Chile. His mysterious murder when Will was just eleven sent his mother on edge. Susan Montrose was an artist herself, but finding her husband’s killer and protecting her son became her priority. As Will’s life unfolds, it is disturbing when evil can reach such influential people so far away.
From the beginning chapters it drew me into the life of Will Munoz. David Myles Robinson brings his characters to life as you feel their grief, fear, and resolve. Though The Pinochet Plot is based on an actual event, you will find some characters are fictional. The author is a master at historical suspense and I would highly recommend this novel to those who enjoy thrillers.
From the beginning chapters it drew me into the life of Will Munoz. David Myles Robinson brings his characters to life as you feel their grief, fear, and resolve. Though The Pinochet Plot is based on an actual event, you will find some characters are fictional. The author is a master at historical suspense and I would highly recommend this novel to those who enjoy thrillers.
May 14, 2018
Let me start by saying I knew very little about Augusto Pinochet and his military dictatorship in Chile from 1973 until 1990. For this, I am embarrassed. I am also quite thankful for David Myles Robinson's book The Pinochet Plot because it caused me to do some homework to find out more about the background of the book and this time period. I enjoyed the book, but due to my lack of knowledge and my need to know more, it was a slow read for me. I needed to know for myself the facts that were intricately woven into this work of literary fiction. (that's just me)
I enjoyed the writing style of The Pinochet Plot and thought Robinson did a very nice job overall (which is why I'm giving a 5 star rating). Great plot, great character depiction, and intelligent writing style. A book I'd read again as well as recommend to others.
I enjoyed the writing style of The Pinochet Plot and thought Robinson did a very nice job overall (which is why I'm giving a 5 star rating). Great plot, great character depiction, and intelligent writing style. A book I'd read again as well as recommend to others.
October 27, 2018
“The Pinochet Plot” could not leave me indifferent. I can say that the idea and the plot of the book impressed and interested me. I believe that related intrigues, connections and secrets are very “hot” and interesting, and I am convinced once again.
This story tells about the death of the father of an eleven-year-old boy, who seemed to have been killed by his mother, who wanted to commit suicide. While reading, I never lost interest, because I was always curious about what would be next, it was very difficult to stop reading. I liked the characters, their characters and how the author reveals them little by little. The family story with interesting dialogues and believable characters.
Beautiful style and idea, a book with deep meaning and with a lot of actions. I believe that the book deserves your free time and you will be impressed by the reading. Highly recommended!
This story tells about the death of the father of an eleven-year-old boy, who seemed to have been killed by his mother, who wanted to commit suicide. While reading, I never lost interest, because I was always curious about what would be next, it was very difficult to stop reading. I liked the characters, their characters and how the author reveals them little by little. The family story with interesting dialogues and believable characters.
Beautiful style and idea, a book with deep meaning and with a lot of actions. I believe that the book deserves your free time and you will be impressed by the reading. Highly recommended!
November 9, 2018
A great murder mystery filled with intrigue and twists
The Pinichet plot is a well written story about Will Munoz and his search for the truth. When Wills mother commits suicide, he discovers that his father was murdered many years ago to protect the Pinochet family and Chilean leader Augusto Pinochet. Will enlists the help of Travis, an investigator , and Cheryl , his law partner, to help track down the murderer and the missing manuscript his father had written about the Pinochet family. This story is fast paced and has several surprises as well as a great amount of historically accurate facts. The journey is amazing and I found this to be one of those reads I just couldn't put down. I recommend this to everyone who enjoys a good read. This crosses several genres and will interest most readers in one way or another. Check this one out, you won't be disappointed.
The Pinichet plot is a well written story about Will Munoz and his search for the truth. When Wills mother commits suicide, he discovers that his father was murdered many years ago to protect the Pinochet family and Chilean leader Augusto Pinochet. Will enlists the help of Travis, an investigator , and Cheryl , his law partner, to help track down the murderer and the missing manuscript his father had written about the Pinochet family. This story is fast paced and has several surprises as well as a great amount of historically accurate facts. The journey is amazing and I found this to be one of those reads I just couldn't put down. I recommend this to everyone who enjoys a good read. This crosses several genres and will interest most readers in one way or another. Check this one out, you won't be disappointed.
March 25, 2018
The main character, Will is a lawyer and receives a letter from his mother. It turns out to be her very last as she was about to kill herself just after she wrote it. His dad was a famous writer, at least in Chile. His mom has always felt his dad was assassinated. His mom was a really good artist in her own right and the family never hurt for money. Will was only 11 when his dad was killed. This book held my interest losing it at times when it delved into politics pretty deeply. I liked the descriptions of his friends and co workers Cheryl and Travis. The descriptions of his upbringing were pretty interesting. The time his mother got a message and without telling him anything she just says get your things we’re leaving. And they up and move just like that. On the whole a pretty good book.
November 2, 2018
Interesting mystery thriller!
An interesting mystery thriller plot revolving around the life of a lawyer Will whose life changed after he received a last letter from her mother who was about to kill herself after she wrote that letter. Her letter mentions about his dad and his assassination. Thereafter, Will is on the journey to find the truth, inner peace, overcoming various challenges and discovered many secrets that included politics, his stepfather, drugs CIA and conspiracy of domestic terrorism. Overall a good story and written quite well and keeps the reader engaged.
An interesting mystery thriller plot revolving around the life of a lawyer Will whose life changed after he received a last letter from her mother who was about to kill herself after she wrote that letter. Her letter mentions about his dad and his assassination. Thereafter, Will is on the journey to find the truth, inner peace, overcoming various challenges and discovered many secrets that included politics, his stepfather, drugs CIA and conspiracy of domestic terrorism. Overall a good story and written quite well and keeps the reader engaged.
July 13, 2018
I am going to be completely honest here. I like the book but again, the book kind of turned me off at the same time. If you like politics . . . This is the book for you. It mentions a lot of politics, as well as some other issues that I can live without. BUT, what I did like was the story. A man trying to find guy his mom married, and find out if he is the one who assassinated his dad over a book that they could not accept.
November 12, 2018
So good
In The Pinochet Plot, the main character - Will - receives a letter from his mother with the accusation that his father had been assassinated. Will begins the life changing quest to find out the truth. It’s a real page turner. The mystery is astounding and the research the author did for all of the historical facts is mind blowing. (This is how I like to learn history, haha!) It was a great read with a great writing style and well fleshed out characters.
In The Pinochet Plot, the main character - Will - receives a letter from his mother with the accusation that his father had been assassinated. Will begins the life changing quest to find out the truth. It’s a real page turner. The mystery is astounding and the research the author did for all of the historical facts is mind blowing. (This is how I like to learn history, haha!) It was a great read with a great writing style and well fleshed out characters.
May 18, 2018
The writing style is fast paced and easy to read. I thoroughly enjoyed diving into the world of suspense and intrigue outlined by David Myles Robinson. Well worth a read is my verdict !
A more detailed review is posted on my blog, https://sreevarshasreejith.blogspot.c....
A more detailed review is posted on my blog, https://sreevarshasreejith.blogspot.c....
September 27, 2018
Definitely enjoyed the book. A bit heavy with the profanity. After the first chapter I wasn't sure I would like the story. But I was hooked after Will's mother died and left a letter to Detective Reyes explaining her suspicion of her husband's death. Interesting read for those that like historical fiction.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews