"A Matter of Privacy"
Synopsis
Everyone is beginning to worry about the loss of their privacy. The problem has long since skipped past the adjective "worrisome," and is fast approaching the more descriptive word, "critical." We live in a world where cameras take our pictures without our consent, listening devices eavesdrop into our conversations without our knowledge, and hackers sneak into our computers for the purpose of stealing our money or, heaven help us, our identities. The problem is exacerbated as each week goes by and newer, more powerful intrusive devices are invented. With each new privacy-breaking device, the problem becomes more pronounced and more alarming.
It is only a matter of time before someone invents a device that has the capability to intrude, totally, into everyone's private life.
In A Matter of Privacy, Peter "Pitch" Pechowski invents such a device. It quickly proves to be frightfully insidious. Whether there is a family discussion around the dining room table, a secret meeting in a corporate boardroom, or intimate whispers in a darkened bedroom, whomever controls this device has access to it all.
A murder occurs and Lincoln Bradshaw, a private investigator whose clients include the wealthy and powerful residents of Palm Beach, correctly suspects that the device is at the root of the problem. Consequently, he focuses his time and energy into keeping Pitch Pechowski out of harm's way.
However, what Lincoln does not suspect is that the young inventor is being hunted by a ruthless, world-class assassin who will stop at nothing until he owns and controls the device.
From the clandestine halls of Washington, to the opulent mansions of Palm Beach, suspense and intrigue will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Reviews
"A Matter of Privacy" is a featured selection of the Forbes Magazine Book Club.
"This book is dynamite! I couldn't put it down. I recommentd it to all my friends and I am ready to read it again."
Malissa Jacobson
"A Matter of Privacy is an exceptional tale. I couldn't put it down. At the end of each and every chapter, I couldn’t turn the page fast enough."
April Broome
"This book was hard to put down. More than just a great plot and great characters, I found the idea extremely disconcerting. Mr. Silvastorm made me realize that it is probably too late to do anything about the loss of privacy. The invasion of our privacy is here and now. "
Joan Perron
"This book was the quickest read ever. A real page-turner. The characters were so real that, at first, I found myself rooting for the assassin. But Linc and Emily were so compelling… Who can argue when the good guys…"
Alan Rose
"After I finished this novel, I realized that I didn't want it to end. It was extraordinarily thought provoking and frightening. I’m ready for Hunter Silvastorm's next novel."
Dr. I. B. Schacter
"Hunter Silvastorm understands what it means to build conflict and suspense. Although my work suffered due to staying awake until 3:00 a.m. every night, the tale was too compelling to consider sleep."
Everett Breen, Professor of Anthropology, Bowden College
"Michael Crichton and Dan Brown will have to step aside for Hunter Silvastorm. ‘A Matter of Privacy was awsone! It was the first time I ever read a book that made me shout out loud!"
Mia Bruckhorst
