hey I just found this story and really enjoyed it. I noticed that you haven't completed it and just wanted to say I would love to read the ending if you ever get around to it. I would love to see everyone surprised that Amanda is already pregnant, before they adopt. I've just always liked the idea of a Scarecrow and Mrs. King baby! Please if you have time post the ending! OH, and I would love to read more about Ian and Francine too! Maybe a baby in their future? PPMS!

You amaze me yet again with a fantastic story full of twist. turns, breaths held and triumphs celebrated. Thank you!

More much deserved praise for your intricate plot. I would also like to compliment your ability to balance the scales by including some humor and presenting tender moments as well. The strong bond between Lee Amanda, the supporting roles of Francine Ian, Billy and Dr. Smyth were expertly portrayed. My favorite line came from Billy Melrose, instructing Francine to slow down. Living in New England, I especially enjoyed all the accurate references to Boston and the Red Sox. Having been behind the iron curtain, I was very clearly reminded of the tension surrounding the exit process, waiting for the passport/visa to be stamped. Great job making all the pieces of this story fit together very neatly. Thank you. Sandra

I know we bugged you to rush this but it was well worth the wait! I've thought for a few days and still I can't find words beautiful enough to parise this as it should be. Thank-you! (not that I'm not going to be anticipating another episode though LOL!)

Rev, I know this review is many days after you posted, but your stories are unlike others in that I, at least, want to take the time to truly savor all of the detail and description that you put into the plot and storyline. Your stories are just incredibly fun to read. It's easy to see why Tom Clancy is one of your favorite authors. I love Ian and Francine and the way you portray the love of Lee and Amanda comfortable, yet intense, and without a lot of overt description, downright sensual. I sincerely hope, after the way you left this one end that you have another story in the works? Will be looking for it with great anticipation.

It's a toss up as to which story is better Operation Esther or this one. Very well done in many respects. Good dialogue; good plot with plenty of details while moving quickly and intensely;excellent characterizations. It's not easy to keep us grounded with our favorite twosome, while introducing new characters we'll like and grow to care about.
Here are just a couple of things I really admired in your story. I like the way you gave us a clue in the first few pages as to who the "Stefan" of the "flash traffic" desk received...the man with the "harsh brown eyes" we see talking to the young boy. .and later to the priest. I like the way Lee "compliments" Amanda without doing so deliberately"My parner is faster at the decoding thing than most people in your department." You draw a very believeable picture of Lee and Amanda's working partnership. I loved the little bit about Lee not knowing about Miracle on 34th Street.
The way you handled the capture interrogation of Sandra. You convey the horror of a person like Scholk only too well in the scenes he has with Sandra and the other interrogator who had to be "convinced" to continue the torture. I think having the doctor catalogue her injuries increased the impact more than detailing the actual infliction of the injuries.

And, wasn't it a Dutch citizen, named Miep, who helped the Frank family during WWII? Nice touch with the flight attendant in the airplane as they make their escape.

All in all, the story was tight, very visual and your use of moving from time to time/location to location was effective and well done. I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope for a prequel or sequel one of these days.

Wow. I absolutely love your writing. It's so vivid and real. I'm so impressed with how you manage to deal with so many characters and still keep the ones we know and love in character. You did a wonderful job with Lee Amanda, and I love that Francine has someone; and that Dr. Smyth isn't always so "crass). I read your Operation Esther, and was glad you tied up any loose ends with JoJo and Marlena in this one. Have you ever thought of writing professionally? I think you would make a great profit. Let me know if you ever do, I'll be the first to buy the book at the newstand)

Great story!
The plot was intense and amazing. You did an excellent job describing each scene. Your words were very vivid!
Your story was great, and I can't wait to read more from you in the future! Keep up the great work! Thanks for your fanfic!)