CAVEAT GAMES

by Michael Wegman

ISBN: 978-1-4116-0877-1
Publisher: Lulu.com
Rights Owner: Lulu Press, Inc.
Copyright: © 2005 by Michael Wegman Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States
Edition: 2nd

Printed: 285 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black and white interior ink

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When the world’s wealthiest Internet gambling company loses a courier jet somewhere in the Caribbean, the navy is tasked with search operations. At Guantanamo Bay, Lieutenant Jill Sinclair, a savvy underwater acoustics specialist, is given the assignment. After locating the plane, Jill scuba dives the wreckage and finds a mysterious black box containing scandalous trade secrets sure to send shock waves through the world of professional sports. Caught in an accelerating storm of deception, Jill Sinclair battles government corruption that seeks to silence her and discovers the truth about where gambling profits are being funneled. Betrayed by those she trusts, she finds herself fighting to save her life and the lives of thousands of unsuspecting American Citizens embarked in the world's newest and largest cruise ship--trapped in the crosshairs of a September 11th magnitude terrorist plot.


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Exciting New Talent!
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2 Jul 2007 (updated 2 Jul 2007)
As soon as I started reading Caveat Games, I was hooked. It captured me from the first page. With many amazing sub-plots that come together right when they need too, it is fast-paced and easy to read and understand. Wegman skillfully weaves together elements of politics, murder, military tactics, and suspense, making the book hard to put down. I actually got a feel for what it must be like in the Navy. Wegman uses Navy terms, but intertwines them into the story in such a way that you are not left wondering what he talking about. This first-time author definitely has what it takes to write. I don't want to compare him to anyone, but his novel reminds me of early Tom Clancy. Definitely when, (not if), he writes his next book, I will buy it!
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28 May 2007
An amazing multi-layered tale of suspense and intrigue that would captivate any reader. Hard to put down. Looking forward to your next novel. Way to go Michael Wegman!
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23 May 2007
One of the best books I've read. When I had to put it down I couldn't wait to pick it up again. Fast paced and exciting, I'll definitely be putting Michael Wegman on my favorite authors list!!
K.A.Breen
Plantation, FL



Well done, Commander!
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20 May 2007
Your novel caught my attention from the "getgo". Once I started reading it I honestly couldn't put it down.
You write in a way that captures the reader's interest
and keeps their attention from the start to the exciting finish. It is a captivating story and I'm glad I took the time out of my hectic schedule to sit down and read it.
You made me wish I was that LT at GITMO diving for answers. Bravo Zulu to you -- You are an amazing writer Commander Wegman and I look forward to reading the next book in your series. I simply can't wait for the movie and the sequel.
Very respectfully and with warmest regards,
LCDR Sharon Chan, Public Affairs Officer, US Navy Reserve.
Exciting, Edge Of Your Seat Adventure!!
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8 May 2007
CG is one of those books that you are afraid if you put it down, you'll miss something!! Waiting for the movie b/c that is what it reads like! Thrilling, intense, action packed! Proud of you Mr. Wegman!! :-)
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8 May 2007
this book by michael wegman reminded me of john greshams books with the protaganist being a navy diver instead of a young lawyer. The dynamics created suspense and drama and kept me enthralled until i finished it....just like a gresham novel would.

I am looking forward to the second novel from this new talent and hope to learn more about the underworkings of the navy, the us military, divers and stock brokers--the stuff that has made Caveat Games such a worthwhile read.
Great Thriller!
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11 Apr 2006
IN MY OPINION AS A CAREER SCEINTIST, I THINK "CAVEAT GAMES" BY
MICHEAL WEGMAN IS AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN TOM CLANCY'S NOVELS. IT WOULD MAKE A GREAT MOVIE THRILLER!
Dick Goodley
Kinston, NC
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6 Aug 2005
“…enough action to drive at least two Bruckheimer flicks!”
CAVEAT GAMES
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31 May 2005
Political corruption, organized crime, murder, abduction, and blackmail - drama
of every kind abounds in this taut, adrenalin-laced thriller. Author Michael
Wegman draws upon his experiences as a career naval reserve officer and
investment advisor to spin a contemporary tale of international intrigue.
Lieutenant Jill Sinclair is onboard the destroyer USS Admiral De Grasse, bound
for conducting refresher training at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, little knowing what
lies in store for her. When assigned the mission of searching for a lost courier
jet in the Caribbean, she unwittingly stumbles upon a highly dangerous
operation. After locating the sunken aircraft, Jill disobeys orders and scuba
dives to verify the identity of the wreckage. While exploring, she discovers a
briefcase handcuffed to a drowned man's body inside the passenger cabin.
The mysterious box reveals a computer hard-drive consisting of scandalous
information about the aircraft owner David Choi and his billion-dollar company
Global Advertising, Incorporated (GLAD). It divulges David's numerous unethical
and illegal activities, including Internet gambling, extortion, payoffs to
professional athletes for throwing matches, brutal killings, and arms dealing.
The data also contains evidence to show payments to foreign nationals for
enormous amounts of high explosives, and the involvement of several government
agents in all these questionable deeds.
David stops at nothing to recover the incriminating information. He invests
millions of dollars with Jill's stockbroker husband Ross Sinclair in order to
use him to his own advantage. The scheming villain sets up Ross and uses
photographs of his in various compromising positions to blackmail him into
cooperating and retrieving the hard-drive from his wife. Subsequently, he
kidnaps Ross and holds him prisoner on his personal explosives-laden ship.
Heedless of the risks to her career and reputation, Jill relentlessly endeavors
to expose the Internet-based sports betting scandal, and innovatively creates
the CAVEAT GAMES Website to get worldwide media attention. She fiercely battles
to save her own life, and the lives of almost four thousand passengers embarked
on the maiden voyage of the world's largest cruise ship American Patriot - from
a terrorist attack ruthlessly masterminded by David.
"Caveat Games" has all the ingredients to make it a bestseller as well as a
blockbuster movie - highly believable characters, sensational plot, topical
situations, and edge-of-the-seat suspense. This outstanding debut novel clearly
announces the arrival of a major new talent.
BookWire Review
May 31, 2005
Midwest Book Review
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28 May 2005 (updated 28 May 2005)
Entertaining Read …….. Recommended …… 5 stars

The Review

The narrative opens as Naval Lt. Jill Sinclair is jolted awake by the sound of the telephone. On board a warship moving toward Cuba she was loathe to give up the dream she had been enjoying. As yet Jill is unaware that her life and that of NFL Quarterback Terry Jackson will be caught up in the same dangerous scheme. Terry and his wife Patty live in Pensacola. Jill a skilled underwater acoustics specialist is an enlisted sailor now commissioned. A plane crash, dives to recover the black box, gambling and danger all are part of the developing tale. Jill struggles against government venality, stumbles upon secrets sure to stun the world of professional sports and finds herself facing an increasing fume of mendacity. Jill receives an intriguing email from her husband. Ross warns Jill to watch her back and she is more than a little puzzled why he might be worried. Jill disobeys an order, battles makes a discovery that could lead to more danger than she had bargained for and finds herself confined to quarters. A kidnapping aboard a ship loaded with explosives, Jill worries while confined in the Guantanamo Bay Brig and terrorists willing to sacrifice themselves for their cause all move the narrative toward the conclusion.

Writer Wegman is a career naval reserve officer who calls upon his knowledge of the military to produce a meritorious work filled with esotericism, excellent dialogue and zestful action. Fans of fast paced suspense thrillers are offered plenty of each from this rousing chiller. I enjoyed the character Jill Sinclair. She is a strong woman with firm ideas as to right and wrong and what to do. Sinclair doesn’t back down when she thinks she is right. Wegman deftly capture the essential quality of mystification in this well written work. Enough red herrings are tossed into the mix to keep the reader on their toes as the story line continues. While easily read Caveat Games is not a formula work with the ending discerned by the end of the first few pages. Wegman’s exquisitely masterminded plot is set against a tapestry of engaging characters, powerful circumstances and compelling situations in this keenly focused tale. Reader interest is piqued from the opening lines as we are drawn into Jill Sinclair’s tantalizing dream and is held fast as the reader moves from sea to land and back again.

Good book for a long afternoon spent lazing while reading in the shade of a tree on a summer afternoon. Caveat Games is a good addition to the home library pleasure reading shelf, the home school high school level reading program and for those who simply enjoy a well written, good thriller.

Caveat Games is available as both eBook download and paper versions. I was sent a soft cover print edition for review. I do not keep all books I receive for review; Caveat Games is one that I will be keeping.

Enjoyed the read, happy to recommend.

Reviewed by: molly martin
http://www.angelfire.com/ok4/mollymartin

http://www.AuthorsDen.com/mjhollingshead
Genre: Political Thriller
Readership: mid teens - adults
Monsters & Critics Review
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26 Apr 2005
Hold onto your hat, this action packed political thriller will having you burning through the pages at breakneck speed as you attempt to outguess the bad guys. And what nasty bad guys these are too with none worse then impossibly rich David Choi, head of an enormous conglomerate with plenty of shady dealing.

The story opens with an NFL quarterback finding himself in the awkward position of having to throw a game in order to avoid having his most damaging secrets exposed. In return for throwing the game he will receive an enormous cash payoff deposited in a private offshore account. The game doesn’t go as planned thus the quarterback becomes yet another unfortunate athlete who meets up with an untimely end.

David Choi loves the power that massive amounts of cash give a man and as a man with an impressive personal agenda, David has no qualms about using it to buy and sell people as freely as cars. His staff includes a stable of FBI agents ready and willing to do his bidding at any time so when one of his private aircraft is lost carrying some very sensitive company records David has the infrastructure in place to aid in the recovery of that information. Unfortunately someone has beaten him to it, someone with principles and a conscience who is also a member of the armed services.

Lieutenant Jill Sinclair loves her tour of duty on board the USS Admiral De Grasse now bound for refresher training at Guantanamo Bay. When requested to assist in locating a missing aircraft, Jill remembers the sheen of oil on the water while making for harbor and makes an educated guess where to begin the search. Within short order the downed plane is discovered and making a fateful decision to buck orders, Jill decides to dive the wreck to be certain it’s the missing aircraft. In the wreck Jill discovers a case still handcuffed to one of the victims. Recovered from the case is a mysterious black box that is later found to contain reams of incriminating information regarding the assorted business dealings of David Choi and his crooked internet gambling organization. Worse, there is a file named Ordnance with information that could only mean something really big was in the works.

Inadvertently Jill sets into motion a complicated series of events that put several lives in extreme danger as David will stop at nothing to retrieve the sensitive information and plow ahead with a diabolical terrorist attack aimed at the U.S.

Overall this was a great read, fast paced with enough technical information to be interesting without bogging the story down. The characters are well developed and believable showing the author has a nice grasp of human behavior. My main complaint is with the author’s tendency to end many of the chapters and subchapters with cryptic one liners such as “In a matter of hours, she would tempt fate as a crewman of a different type…” After the first few times it became repetitive and unnecessary. The other main complaint regards the ending, which while gratifying also left considerable doubt as to how it happened. Don’t let this dissuade you from getting a copy of this thoroughly engrossing book and be warned, don’t read at bedtime and expect to go to sleep!
-Sandy Amazeen

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Foreword Review
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24 Mar 2005
THE REVIEW

Reviewed by Rick Mohr
Forewordreviews


A political thriller is never easy to write, especially one that is such an engrossing and captivating read that it is difficult to put down. The characters must be engaging with a clear hero and villain, and the plot must be both plausible and topical. Wegman's debut novel, Caveat Games, meets all of these criteria and more.

When the world’s wealthiest Internet gambling company loses a courier jet in the Caribbean, Naval Lieutenant Jill Sinclair is sent on a search and recovery mission. Against orders, she pulls a briefcase from the sea, and inside is a black box that ties businessman David Choi to a litany of crimes from terrorism and extortion to organized crime and murder. It all seemed like a bad dream. The scandal was unthinkable yet there it was, she thinks. In the meantime, her husband Ross has unknowingly agreed to do business with Choi who not only owns the airplane, but will do anything to recover the incriminating information inside. Wegman foreshadows the ever tightening and frightening connection between Choi and the Sinclair’s in this email from Ross to Jill: my client David Choi thinks you have located his aircraft. This guy has given me millions to invest for him and has promised to invest millions more. We certainly could use the income, especially with you getting out of the navy, but quite frankly this guy scares me. What ensues is Jill’s race to stop Choi before his terrorist plot becomes a reality.

Wegman, a career naval officer, has fashioned a nonstop thrill ride that includes government corruption, an on-line gambling empire that expands across all national boundaries, and Anti-American terrorism lead by Choi, a truly evil character. Choi is one of the most refreshingly despicable villains to appear on the printed page since the creation of Hannibal Lecter. Choi has no remorse over his actions, and uses people as an end to his own means. He has no problem when it comes to pitting governments, institutions, and even religious followers against one another. Jill is also a strong and believable character, but a champion is only as good as their opposition, and with Choi, Wegman has created a winner.

Throughout the book Wegman avoids inundating his readers with techno babble. His use of weapon descriptions, even anagrams are presented in a straightforward manner with enough free flowing explanation to neither slow down the story, or cause the reader to lose interest.

The author keeps the reader completely engaged, and unexpected plot twists make this a fresh and entrancing novel.

This thriller is the real deal.
Fun read
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11 Mar 2005
Thoroughly enjoyed. Fun story. Suspenceful. Well written!
A Best Seller--I believe!
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5 Jan 2005
Just finished reading my downloaded version. A great story! Captivating. Fiction follows reality is a truism in CAVEAT GAMES...I have always wondered if many of these sports betting sites get in bed with players who then throw games for BIG PAYOFFS. Looks like I'm not the only athlete who has wondered that!

Superb storyline...dialogue is fun. Writer has a sense of humor along with a stong understanding of things technical. I am a cheapscate and buy only downloadable novels these days. For $3.95...they don't get much better to me than this one. Best of Luck, Mr. Wegman, and PLEASE WRITE MORE! Mike Raper, Phoenix, AZ
Very Well Done!
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29 Dec 2004 (updated 29 Dec 2004)
My dad gave me a copy of this book that was signed by the author. I started it and did not want to put it down. It is like a good Clancy book without all the boring detail. I look forward to reading any of his next books.
Rock on!
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23 Dec 2004
VERY Plausible...Wegman blurs the lines between good & evil! David Choi is a real life Osama Bin Ladin! LT Jill Sinclair is a Susan Fletcher! BUY a downloaded copy and get a thrill-a-minute over the holidays. COULDN'T PUT THIS ONE DOWN! Surprised this guy isn't signed with St. Martin's or Randomhouse! Write on! Lauren Wray, Richmond, VA
Great job!
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6 Dec 2004
A friend recommended CAVEAT GAMES...a superb work & easy read that draws you in! By the end of each chapter, you are dying to turn the page and read on! I lost sleep! You will too! BUY IT and help another self-published author who will be a Best Seller with ANY of the Big Publishers, when discovered! Hope it happens for you, Michael, as I would LOVE to read a new story of yours every few months! -Kelly, ST Paul, MN
Wow this is fun!
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5 Dec 2004
Great fun!
CAVEAT GAME'S
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19 Nov 2004
by r1428
One of the best bokk's I've read in recent year's!!!It's well enough researched and written that it's on one turn of event's from being a non-fiction!...COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!...Finally;a suspense thriller one can leave lying about on the coffee table.A great story told in a delightfully provocative way without the unneccesary profanity....enough said.....READ IT! John Ritchie(former submariner)Lebanon,Tn
Killer Novel!
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10 Nov 2004
I really like the way the author writes! Great twists and plot; believable dialogue; no bull in technology; sound reasoning and justification as to WHY characters acted as they did. EXCELLENT pace...couldn't put it down. DREW me into the characters and story...I stayed hungry to read on. I LOVE a story that does that to me. The story's climax was AWESOME, and he adequately resolved all outstanding loose ends except the fate of the ANTAGONIST which leads me to believe Mr. Wegman is writing a sequel. WRITE FAST, sir! STONGEST RECOMMENDATION!!!
Bree Green,
Miami, FL
A Barn Burner!
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27 Oct 2004
I really enjoyed this book. It grabs you early with action and interesting characters that are three dimensional, with real emotions that pull you in. It's a fast read, which makes for an unusual combination of good pace and good characters.

Jill Sinclair is not your typical Naval Officer, but rather is one who has pulled herself out of a tough background as an enlisted navy diver to lead in the male dominated world of surface ship warfare. If you’ve read the synopsis, you already know the plot, but what you should know is that Michael Wegman is a writer to watch!

After reading CAVEAT GAMES, his first novel-and loving it, I bought six copies and gave them to my mystery/adventure loving friends. This guy can really write! The characters are fully written and believable, the setting is wonderfully portrayed, and the action is non-stop.

But wait…there's more! The plot has more twists and turns than I was ready for, and best of all, I was totally unprepared for the surprise ending. In my typical way of trying to predict the ending, I figured it wrong! How's that for a recommendation?
Terri Crisp, Atlanta Georgia (Go Dawgs)!
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26 Oct 2004
I borrowed this book from my boss on Wednesday afternoon and gave it back Friday morning. It was super. The story line pulls you in. I must admit my work suffered for that one and a half days. It is a must read. I will be getting it for my collection. Superb CDR Wegman. I can't wait for the sequel.
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25 Oct 2004 (updated 25 Oct 2004)
Four thumbs up. I loved it. If I didn't know better, it read like of of Tom Clancy's books. I highly recomend it to anyone. Easy reading, flows to a great climax. I couldn't put it down. Sure helped my flights go quickly. Bill Laughlin
Frederick MD
Very Good Story
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25 Oct 2004
I like the story and the characters. It kept me guessing until the end. Thanks for a great read
WHEN DOES THE MOVIE COME OUT?
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24 Oct 2004 (updated 24 Oct 2004)
I haven’t read a book that has kept my attention like this since “The Left Behind” series. I did not want to put it down but had to in order to take care of my family! There is something in CAVEAT GAMES for everyone--expectant moms, professional athletes, crooked Federal Officials, and even musicians! The author has covered it all and when I thought I had the story figured out, I quickly learned I didn’t. I can’t wait for the sequel!!!!!!! What will Choi do next? It is scary to think how realistic this book could be. The author's experience shines through in every area proving he is credible and really knows his stuff! STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
Cindy VanKempen, Cumming, GA
Great Job...superb story telling!
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21 Oct 2004
I rated this book TWO THUMBS up, meaning "great job," because I believe the Author has done just that in crafting an eerily realistic story of what could be reality if our security teams don't perform their due diligence--daily!

First, the characters are just plain BELIEVABLE! I like that! They are the people we live and work with every day--ordinary folks, yet their personnas are strong enough to propel them and motivations clear enough to support their extraordinary actions. Examples:

Jill Sinclair...haven't we all met her? And don't we all purpose in our hearts to be like her. She's fallible for all the right reasons.

Pilot Ray Connell...he was your quarterback in high school. A nice guy, and very confident carrying himself with knowledge that he can perform in the best AND worst circumstances.

David Choi...a guy you love to hate, like Saddam, Castro, Bin Laden, Kerry (oops)...his motivation is also not forced: HE HATES AMERICANS, and what more should a billionaire be doing with his bucks besides trying to kill as many as possible.

Finally, I really liked how the author surrounded the main plot with relevant subplots requiring me to think and keep up. I did, and it all came together nicely into one finale' that should really be reproduced in cinema for the entire world to see, feel, and hear.

Ross Sinclair's band was not a diversion, but a handy tool the author used to help us get to know him a bit better to understand HIS motivations. And that was a Great chase scene through Tidewater Virginia. I too have always LOVED Ferrari’s!

Rarely does a novel captivate like CAVEAT GAMES did. I'm a speed reader, but I was enjoying this story so much, I felt myself slowing down to savor and enjoy it better! STRONG READ RECOMMENDATION from New York City! I'm ready for the sequel...Mike Bennett, NYC
AWSOME
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Dear Michael.I read every spare moment I have.I go no where without a book.I could not wait to start your's then could not wait to finish!Hope the next is soon to come.I became Jill.I loved her smarts,strength,courage,friendship,honor,love most of all her and Ross's faith in God Country and each other. I hated and felt sorry for the bad guys,thier reasons for being so.Kind of Rogue Warrior meets God.I loved your book.Please put it on tape,read by you.Will make a great movie...maybe I'll adition for a part!Robin Riddle Goldsboro NC
CAVEAT GAMES Reviewed by Richard Clarkson
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17 Oct 2004
This was a really good read.I was planning on reading a couple chapters a night over a two week period,but when I got to chapter 14 I couldn't put it down.As a former Spruance class sailor,(DD978),I could relate to the descriptions of shipboard life,but I believe anyone would enjoy this book.I'm lookin forward to Lt. Sinclair's next big adventure,and ,yes,I too think this would make an excellent movie.Keep the stories coming,Michael Wegman,I'll be looking forward to them!
Best Seller?
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15 Oct 2004
My name is Aubrey Platt from West Point, New York, and I just finished reading Caveat Games. Believe me, the only reason this book isn't a NY Times Best Seller, is because it nor the author have yet to be discovered. I only found it myself while surfing book sites in search of a fresh new read. The synopsis was captivating! I couldn't agree more with the sentiments and comments of each and every reviewer below me. CAVEAT GAMES and Author Michael Wegman--ROCK! I couldn't put it down! I just read Dan Brown's DIGITAL FORTRESS, and I seriously rate CAVEAT GAMES on the same intensity level and quality of story telling as Dan. Write a sequel, Mr. Wegman, and BEST OF LUCK! -Aubrey
Absolutely wonderful book!
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12 Oct 2004
After having perused the other reviews, I must say that I agree. Michael you are an awesome writer! I am ready for a sequel because your ending left me hanging man! Your brother recommended your book to me after I saw him reading it while we were waiting in court one day. It was the first book I have had time to read in about six years because of being in law school and studying for the bar. I must congratulate you and pray for your success! I really appreciate your descriptive way of expression without unneccessary profanity! Very easy read that will make a great action movie.
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5 Oct 2004
Very enjoyable read. Believable plot & dialogue between solid believable characters. It kept me interested, and I read it in 4-days. I make a Strong Recommendation to read this novel!
Gerry West, Kings Bay, Georgia
Bravo Zulu!
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24 Sep 2004
WHAT ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID? I read the reviews, bought the book, read it, and hey...it's a great story! Only BUY THIS BOOK if you are prepared to sneak it into the office to continue devouring at lunch and on breaks. You won't be able to put it down. BUY IT NOW, and Mr. Wegman...WRITE MORE!
--M2, Greensboro, North Carolina
Bravo!
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21 Sep 2004
An enjoyable yet compelling story-- I hope Homeland Security officials read and heed, as it is clearly fiction but seems credible enough to become a nightmarish reality.

Characters are masterful--their relationships skillfully interwoven and motivations very clear and unforced. References to New York, Virginia Beach, Miami, and numerous Caribbean Islands seem accurate and give the work authenticity.

CAVEAT GAMES passes my "title test" admirably, as I kept looking for the point at which the meaning would be revealed. Once it appeared, it seemed logical and well placed within the scope of the novel.

Nice job, Michael! Maggie Hines, Baltimore
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!
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20 Sep 2004
Twists...turns...Awesome plot nicely entwined with very complimentary sub-plots! SUPERB Dialogue, realistic scenarios...nothing way out or far fetched. It certainly left me asking, "Could this REALLY happen!" I STRONGLY agree with the other positive reviewers! Wonderful read...I HUNGER TO SEE THE MOVIE!
Mike Jenkins, Charleston, SC
GREAT VALUE!
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15 Sep 2004
I just finished reading my $3.99 downloaded edition of this GREAT NOVEL, and I am now going to order in in paperback to have in my collection. I appreciate the comments from the military folks, but this book has SO MUCH MORE in it that is NOT military! A MUST READ...
Tandy McCall, Jacksonville, FL
Good company
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14 Sep 2004
This book is of the quality of numerous other shows, titles, & flicks that come to my mind: JAG, Officer & a Gentleman, Navy CIS, Men of Honor, Top Gun, A Few Good Men. Exciting and fast paced from start to finish.
Bill Fisher, Portland, Maine
ROCK ON!
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14 Sep 2004
This story is about SO MUCH MORE than navy, but I served on several Spruance Class Destroyers from the mid-1970's on, and I can tell you it's accurate and made me PROUD! Good PR for the USN! USCG too! I wish I could write a best seller myself, but I can't so carry the torch for us slugs and WRITE MORE!
GSMCS (SW) Frank Roberts, USN-Ret
Great story!
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13 Sep 2004
When I first read the Synopsis, the story interested me, but I figured it was headed down the same boring path as POSEIDON ADVENTURE (PA)! NOT TRUE! Great plot, and thanks for not taking us into the lives of cruise ship passengers complete with PA stilted dialogue and cheesy characterizations. CAVEAT GAMES was refreshing...a very UNIQUE STORY! Thanks, I thoroughly enjoyed it! Women (especially) should read!
Megan Sanders, Dallas TX
I agree with Crystal...
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11 Sep 2004
My wife (Crystal) is review #7 below. She is the reader in the family. I don't read, frankly. Never have. Don't have time. But she has just gone on & on about this book since she finished last week, so out of curiosity--I read it. Wow...I have been missing a LOT not being a reader and have already bought another novel. Great story. Easy to follow for as complicated as the many pieces are. He ties everything up at the end...I recommend ESPECIALLY for non-readers. This is a good one to make us step BACK into the habit of expanding our minds!
Mark Myers, San Diego CA
Most Excellent!
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11 Sep 2004
I read my downloaded copy in three days (fast for me)...couldn't put it down. Never could predict where the story was going next, which I absolutely LOVE...kept me interested and hungry for more. Good luck selling millions of copies, and I agree...it belongs on the SILVER SCREEN!
Lee Dean, Gaithersburg MD
Caveat Games
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9 Sep 2004
"Compelling"..."Realistic"...get yourself an agent, Mr. Wegman. You've written a BEST SELLER!
Kris Satterfield, Cambridge MA
An Outstanding Read!
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8 Sep 2004
Michael writes a rocket-fast thriller...exciting, imaginative, suspenseful. A real-time adventure with enough twists and surprises to keep seasoned readers guessing! -Chris, Jacksonville, Fla.
Prior Navy here...
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7 Sep 2004
I can tell the author has spent years around Navy! I've been out for 8-years, and it was like I was back in reading this story! If you like military, you'll love it. If you like sports, you'll love it. If you like gambling, you'll love it. If you've ever been on a cruise, you NEED to read it. I am recommending this book to all of my friends--it ROCKS! Good luck Michael. -Karen, Panama City, Fla
My "two cents" worth...
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7 Sep 2004
After reading the other reviews, I must congratulate the author for including REVIEWER REQUEST PAGE at the end of his book. Very effective. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I routinely read Clancy, Grisham, Sparks, Dan Brown...Michael writes a bit like each of those authors but not a whole lot like any of them. He is technical, but unlike Clancy, he doesn't get bogged down in technical details. Suffice it to say, he keeps the story's pace moving by allowing much of those details to be imagined by the reader. Nice work. I would STRONGLY recommend reading this book. Best of Luck to Caveat Games.
John Crenshaw - Washington, DC
Great Story!
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7 Sep 2004
Just finished reading my downloaded copy this morning. I have been an action/adventure reader for almost 40-years. CAVEAT GAMES is high on my list of all time best stories. Well written--fast moving---wonderful character development. I applaud the author's colorful use of adjectives WITHOUT relying on excessive profanity. Reading it was a refreshing break for me...hope it makes it to the SHOW! Good luck.
Ben Finch, Phoenix Arizona.
Hmmm....
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6 Sep 2004
I give it TWO thumbs, just to keep the guy's head from swelling from all the praise! Hey, seriously though it's a darn good piece of literary craftsmanship. I consume books at a pretty hefty rate, and few these days give me pause. Ever since finishing this one, I have reflected on the eerie story and the cast of neat characters in light of our new culture's daily awareness of terrorism. BZ, Commander Wegman, and I join the others in calling for a sequel! From the Great State of Virginia (Go CAVS)! -The Dav Man
I'm a nervous wreck!
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6 Sep 2004
I haven't read fiction this realistic in years. From the looks of things, a bunch of us received our copies about the same time and read them right away. I learned of CG's from an article (Press Release) in our hometown paper. Great advertising campaign for a TARHEEL! Anyway, I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN! The suspense was overwhelming. Not a dull page anywhere between the book's covers. I like how you handled the crisis in Jill & Ross' marriage smack dab in the middle of a most incredible action drama! Pretty smooth, Mr. Wegman! Hope you will consider writing a sequel, and I think the story has enough necessary remaining plot to carry you right into a neat sequal about Jill's new political career. Good luck, and hope it becomes a New York Times Best Seller. All the Best from the Great State of California! -Crystal
Caveat Games
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6 Sep 2004
This is really a great book! I read it from cover-to-cover in two days, only put it down to go to church and finished it right after. I rate it right up there with Red October and the likes, I look for it to be a movie.
Willie Ray Starling
WOW...
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6 Sep 2004
I have to agree with the other reviewers. What an incredible story! Mike writes well and is easy to read and understand. The characters are so real...they are like people you know in real life. We take cruises, and I must say...we will never be the same after reading Caveat Games. BRAVO...hope it gets made into a movie! All the Best, Michael, from the Great State of Montana!
I Liked it!
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6 Sep 2004
Good pace. Original story. Realistic dialogue. Humorous in parts, terrifying in others. Nice job, Mike!
CG's ROCKS!
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6 Sep 2004
Wow...this dude can write! Move over, Clancy. I downloaded it at 4 PM and couldn't put it down until 2 AM...done! Write a sequel, Mr. Wegman! Best $3.99 I've spent in a while!
Caveat Games
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6 Sep 2004
Caveat Games is a great suspense action filled novel. By using such a descriptive dialogue, the author makes you visualize the action as you are reading it. This novel will be a best seller!!
Caveat Games
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6 Sep 2004
This book is non-stop action and suspense from start to finish. If it were to be made into a movie, the star should be Harrison Ford.

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