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The Syndicate doesn’t believe in divorce, but murder is another story.

Sally wants out—out of her marriage, out of the mob, out of Ocean City. An impossible dream. That is until the MDNA, a secret hacktivist group, invites her to join the ranks of their rebellion. The goal? Take down the criminal empire.
She’s no Jane Bond, but no one in her town suspects the quiet church-going mom is a threat, especially The Syndicate’s criminal defense attorney, Michael David, who’s got a thing for mysterious blondes. His love-’em-and-kill-’em exploits, and his penchant for causing witnesses to disappear, make him enemy number one for the hacktivist group. Sally’s mission sounds simple enough—destroy the lawyer’s life and make him pay—but....

Once she starts, there’ll be no turning back.

Follow Sally as she attempts the unthinkable—take down the largest crime ring in US history—in this prequel to The Syndicate-Born Trilogy.

Fans of David Baldacci and the novel Girl on the Train will love this gritty, true-to-life spy thriller featuring a strong female character readers are calling their favorite. USA Today Bestselling Author K.M. Hodge’s The Sally Ride Chronicle is just the beginning; for more on her adventures, check out the complete The Syndicate-Born Trilogy.

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Published December 1, 2017

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K.M. Hodge

11 books144 followers
Two-time USA Today Bestselling author, KM Hodge is Director of Development and Marketing by day and a mom to two growing boys by night boys, She enjoys playing board games, reading suspense and historical novels, and binge-watching Marvel shows on Disney+ with her family. #TeamScarletWitch

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23 reviews
February 24, 2019
When I first met Sally Ride, she is the wife of a years long abusive husband with strong ties to The Syndicate, making leaving him dangerous if not a death sentence. One of Sally's dalliances with Alex Bailey nearly gets them both killed. She joins her friend in spying on illegal actions of The Syndicate, with a mission of taking them down, one at a time. Their dangerous plans put Sally and Alex together in soul mate (?), lustful positions, making me root for her to be with him, and in harms way of her abusive husband who mercilessly beats her when she dares to fight back. She dreams of a different life, but Knows she'll never be free to pursue any dream... Character development, honest portrayal of abused wives, suspense, sex... a wonderfully engaging story that I wanted to keep reading! No doubt, i am getting the trilogy and reading more about Álex; and hope to hear more about Sally too.
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959 reviews15 followers
February 12, 2021
I enjoyed this prequel and am glad I read it after reading the main trilogy. It gives lots of insight into who Sally was, why she acted in the way she did and showed the depth of her commitment. It deals with issues of emotional & physical abuse, addiction, organized crime and power abuse. Once again, the narrator of the audiobook did a good job of drawing into the story and keeping the voices consistent from one book to the next. Though the accent she used for Jason still needs a little work. This is a gritty, suspenseful spy thriller, with a strong female lead who is willing to go to great risk to destroy the corrupt Syndicate and to be free of both her abusive husband and the mob.

1,331 reviews8 followers
December 13, 2017
I received an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. This was an excellent telling of Sally's story. Now you know why she is the way she is. K. M. Hodges did an excellent job showing what it was like to be a wife of a mobster. She went from a timid nobody to someone who was a force to be dealt with. You find out why she married Billy and stayed with him for so long. How she brought up her son and fought the syndicate. A very good read and I would recommend it to everyone who loves conspiracies.
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3,061 reviews90 followers
February 1, 2018
Can Sally, a mild mannered, church going mother take down the Mob? Doesn't seem do-able. Once Sally and the mob's defensive attorney meet, well then things seem to be going more Sally's way.....or does it? Can Sally get the job done? You will need to read this page-turner book to find out. I received ARC of this book.
March 7, 2018
Wow! What a ride! The Sally Ride Chronicle certainly does take you for a wild ride. KM Hodge does a great job with this prequel to the Syndicate-Born Trilogy. Fast paced action, danger and thrills with a little romance will keep you wanting more. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
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3,411 reviews62 followers
August 29, 2018
Suspenseful and thrilling. This book was a huge page turner and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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1,973 reviews11 followers
February 21, 2021
Not my cup of tea, but through no fault of the author. The writing is well done, the main characters are believable, the plot is straight forward, and the ending was as expected.
1,827 reviews10 followers
May 29, 2019
Spine-tingling suspense!

K.M. Hodge does a masterful job of in this spine-tingling crime thriller. This is the first book I have read in this series and now I want to read the others and see what I have missed. It’s fast-paced with just enough romance and steam to let you catch your breath from the action once in awhile!

Alex is a CIA agent with a sexual addiction that has caused problems with his career and right now seems focused on Sally. Sally is looking for something in her personal life besides her abusive husband who works mostly for the mob and part-time for her brother as a mechanic. Alex gives her something she can never get from Billy, a way to feel alive, and she's willing to take risks with Alex even knowing Billy will kill her if he finds out. Billy has spies watching her everywhere and if she misbehaves he will put her in the hospital or take her son, Zander.

Sally and her friend Jude, along with the other members of MDNA, are on a crusade to take down the syndicate and Billy along with them. With Sally's looks and sexual appeal, she is the obvious choice to infiltrate and try to get proof that can be used in court. Jude knows the mob or Billy will eventually kill Sally if she does not get out but she is sure they will find her and Zander if she tries to run before they are all behind bars.

I enjoyed the characters, the plot was sound, and I liked the concept. The only thing I have against the book is that it ends with a cliffhanger. I received a complimentary copy but my opinions are honest and voluntary.
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29 reviews2 followers
January 14, 2018
DISCLOSURE: I was provided an advance reader copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest review.

First, I have been remiss. I finished this book very shortly before the release date and haven't put my butt in a chair to review it since. This, however, has NOTHING to do with the quality of this novel or how much I enjoyed it.

Sally Ride is my favorite character in this series and I was hoping that the author would give us more about her. She's flawed. She's feisty (sometimes). She's loyal to those who earn it. She's vengeful to those who would harm her loved ones. And she's smart.

Sally turns an absolutely awful situation in an abusive marriage into an opportunity to fight organized crime and corruption and she does it with style.

There are no high-tech gadgets at her disposal. Just her wits and her love for her son, and for Alex. And her hatred of her abusive husband, Billy.

Ms. Hodge gives us her finest writing with a rip-roaring pace, and a lot of explanations of what and why things happened in the trilogy. I hope she decides to give us a bit more :)
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3,205 reviews50 followers
March 4, 2018
The Sally Ride Chronicle (Prequel) - a review by Rosemary Kenny

Sally Ride has a very unhappy marriage in which her abusive husband Billy works for the Mob
and has violent mood swings according to how much he gets paid and can then spend on booze.
If insufficient, Sally's on the receiving ends of his tongue and frequently his fists.
When detective Alex comes onto the scene, Sally gives into temptation and they consummate their love with Sally's pregnancy only being impossible to hide by the time he's left on another case.

What does Billy say about the baby's parentage? Why does Sally agree with him?
What happens as a result of Sally's heart to heart with best friend Jules?
Who is Michael and what is his link to Billy? What are his intentions towards Sally?
How does Sally use her new found computer skills - and with what result?

Tension mounts swiftly in this taut thriller where terror stalks the streets and murder is only an
imagination or intent away. K M Hodge has a winner in Sally Ride - get your copy today and find out why!
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380 reviews5 followers
November 28, 2017
OMG what a ride!! This book is filled with suspense, love, hate, corruption and most of all...determination. Sally is married to a very abusive man. When she is approached by her best friend Jude about her helping to bring down the syndicate, she hesitates,but after her husband beats her yet again,she agrees to help. Hubby Billy works for the mob as a muscle..eliminating who ever the boss tells him to so Sally needs to be very careful. Her relationship with a man from her past Alex complicates things as well. This is not only an amazing story..but it is also a story of the abuse that women face everyday in their life. It is a story of determination and trying to stay alive ..no matter what. It is amazing how Sally seems so meek and timid in the beginning,but after she has a son she does a complete turn around to protect her son, Zander and keep them both alive. Wonderful characters,with a very real storyline.
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16 reviews3 followers
December 4, 2017
I couldn't put it down! This book is another huge hit for K.M. Hodge! What a page turner! Did "True Blue Son" leave you with questions? You will get some insight here. There is intrigue, corruption, love, hate, determination and redemption! I was astonished at the things Sally endured and put up with in the beginning of the book. (no spoilers from me) To see her life unfold and the Sally we come to know evolve was incredible! The book is written with such description and emotion that you will feel Sally's pain, her rage, her determination! You will feel her emotions as if they were your own! I sure hope this isn't the last we hear of this series!
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4,123 reviews12 followers
December 10, 2017
If looking for something to consume you look no further. I delight in down to earth good written mystery filled with drama and clap with glee when I open one up. Sally is no ordinary character she has lots going on. She will grab ahold of you right away thanks to her predicament she lives. When the door opens you want her to run through it with resisting the urge to push her through it to alter her present. Once she does things go fast from there so keep up with her. You are right behind her every step of the way with this author pulling our strings. Since it does capture you completely you will see it all the way through well satisfied when finished.
1,331 reviews8 followers
December 13, 2017
I received an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. This was an excellent telling of Sally's story. Now you know why she is the way she is. K. M. Hodges did an excellent job showing what it was like to be a wife of a mobster. She went from a timid nobody to someone who was a force to be dealt with. You find out why she married Billy and stayed with him for so long. How she brought up her son and fought the syndicate. A very good read and I would recommend it to everyone who loves conspiracies.
1,140 reviews7 followers
December 5, 2017
Now we know why Sally is like she is! She is one tough chick who knows what she wants and how to get it....almost. If you leave her domestic life out of the equation, she is one lady who goes after the wrong things to make them right. My guess is that she became a tough lady because of domestic abuse. I imagine that changes everything.
The story is exceptional but the language is horrendous! If you can get past it, you will love this book and the previous three books in this series.
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1,565 reviews1 follower
December 18, 2017
This is my first look into this series so I don’t have the advantage of having read the previous books. It took me a few chapters to begin to grasp what was happening but then I really got into it. The book deals with the seedy side of town and the criminal element, domestic violence and addiction. All heavy topics but handled very well by the author. It makes for a very interesting read that will be enjoyed by readers who like a few thrills and danger to liven things up.
380 reviews1 follower
March 7, 2018
I just finished this book-

In one place it says that this is a Prequel and in another place it says that this book is #4.

I like Sally's friends, do not like the situation she is in.

I was uncomfortable with the adult situations in the book (I just thought there was to many) but then I figured that it did fit into the story. Even saying that I could not put the book down.

I wanted to see what happened next.
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425 reviews3 followers
January 26, 2018
This prequel is the first of the series that I've read and I'm really looking forward to reading more. The main character has an abusive husband that works for the mob. After having a son, she she becomes much stronger and has an offer to help stop the mob. Add a well written plot and you've got one great book! KM Hodge is one of my new favorite authors.
666 reviews22 followers
January 24, 2019
I enjoyed this book immensely! It has lots of action and killing. The main characters are so interesting and have some unique relationships which makes the story even better. The plot is great. I am hooked on the writings from this author and will be looking into more of her works. I am glad to have read this book.
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Author 45 books6 followers
March 9, 2019
Very suspenseful. I enjoyed reading this story and felt empathy for the main character as she dealt with an abusive husband and fought the love she felt for another man. She was very brave when she tried to bring down the mob with her friend and certainly took some chances that I'd never make. She was determined to keep her son safe and made sacrifices for him. All and all a good read.
1,683 reviews8 followers
December 4, 2017
This is an amazing read. It's fast paced, well written and constructed. I couldn't put it down. I'd already encountered some of the characters in another novel, but here they become even more developed. Sally is a star, but Jude has to be my personal favourite. I loved this story.
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77 reviews5 followers
December 15, 2017
Giving us some insight on the characters of her Syndicate Born trilogy, this novel was another thrilling ride by K.M. Hodge. With great flow and character interaction, this was a page turner from beginning to end. Can’t wait for more from this author!
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2,628 reviews16 followers
December 5, 2017
I received this arc in exchange for an honest review. This is a great series. This book is full of drama and excitement. Sally Ride is a force to be reckoned with!!! Loved it. Very entertaining.
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Blurb:
The Syndicate doesn’t believe in divorce, but murder is another story.

Sally wants out—out of her marriage, out of the mob, out of Ocean City. An impossible dream. That is until the MDNA, a secret hacktivist group, invites her to join the ranks of their rebellion. The goal? Take down the criminal empire.

She’s no Jane Bond, but no one in her town suspects the quiet church-going mom is a threat, especially The Syndicate’s criminal defense attorney, Michael David, who’s got a thing for mysterious blondes. His love-’em-and-kill-’em exploits, and his penchant for causing witnesses to disappear, make him enemy number one for the hacktivist group. Sally’s mission sounds simple enough—destroy the lawyer’s life and make him pay—but....

Once she starts, there’ll be no turning back.

Follow Sally as she attempts the unthinkable—take down the largest crime ring in US history—in this prequel to The Syndicate-Born Trilogy.

Fans of David Baldacci and the novel Girl on the Train will love this gritty, true-to-life spy thriller featuring a strong female character readers are calling their favorite. USA Today Bestselling Author K.M. Hodge’s The Sally Ride Chronicle is just the beginning; for more on her adventures, check out the complete The Syndicate-Born Trilogy.
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