Jeff Bond's Anarchy of the Mice is the first installment of the Third Chance Enterprises Boo Series with the second one Dear Durwood. The series stars Quaid Raferty, Durwood Jones, and single mom Molly McGill.

Molly received an offer to infiltrate and go undercover in the Blind Mice, a terrorist hacker group that is causing havoc in the States that quickly causes chaos around the world. Quaid is a washed-up politician who has a sweet spot for Molly. Durwood and his dog Sue-Ann (whom I loved) is the muscle in the group. Molly was able to get inside the Blind Mice organization and got involved easily.

The story started out fast for me, told in alternating chapters, believable and likable characters, even a few in the Blind Mice. They have their reasons to cause chaos in the world but they still need to be stopped. Like I said fast-paced, a story that could almost feel like what is happening in the world today, but with a more sci-fi feel to it. Can the terrorists be stopped? There is lots of danger, romance between Quaid and Molly, lots of intrigues. An action-filled book.

I read the Pinebox Vendetta and enjoyed that one also. An author of which I look forward to reading more of. ( )

Anarchy of the Mice is an adventure that reads like a combination of modern crime fiction and the pulp fiction of decades past.

Our three heroes embark on a series of escapades while attempting to take down a group of hackers known as the Blind Mice. We have lots of action, as Durwood, Quaid, and Molly work together and separately, doing whatever necessary to stop the hackers from causing economic destruction. Sometimes the action is over-the-top, but in a fun way so it’s enjoyable to read.

We don’t spend a lot of time getting to know the characters beyond the basics. From the opening pages, we’re in a race against the clock. The content manages to tackle a serious topic in a mostly lighthearted way, making for a nice distraction from real life.

*I received a review copy as part of the Partners in Crime book tour.* ( )