The Reflex: Consolidated Version

The Reflex Series, Book 1

By: Maria Denison

Narrated by: Tara Langella

This is the journey of a working mom as her world and her truth collapses, after decades of deceit on her part, she still isn't prepared for her new dangerous reality and how her husband and children will be affected.

What happens when a suburban mom's perfect life is built on secrets? Chaos ensues. Cara Bianco Andre seems to have it all: a thriving design and construction firm, a devoted husband, Nic, and teenage twins, Mia and Max. But when strange coincidences linked to the Duran Duran hit, "The Reflex", begin to surface, Cara's seemingly ordinary world starts to crack.

Summoned to Washington, D.C., she reunites with her best friend-and former CIA handler-Connor "White Knight" Reed. That's when the truth resurfaces: Cara was once a top field operative, long believed inactive. Now, someone wants her dead.

Her search for answers takes her to Berlin, where she's hunted by Vlad "The Impaler" Chekov, a ruthless Russian mercenary. Now, Cara must fight to keep her family alive as long-buried loyalties and betrayals collide, The Reflex becomes more than a song-it's the key to uncovering a deadly past that refuses to stay buried.

©2025 Maria Denison (P)2025 Maria Denison

Compelling Story & Phenomenal Narration!

The Reflex is one of the most compelling books I've ever read. The details were interesting, the story is unique and it is full of danger, spies, espionage, humor, love, hope, and so much more!

I identified with Cara immediately. She's a sleepy mom, navigating school drop off and kids while balancing everything else in her life and I absolutely loved the dynamic between Cara and Nick. Their interactions were perfect, it was clear they were in love with each other and I loved the little bits that they did for each other.

When things go awry, this story gets extremely interesting and I was sucked into the fast-paced storyline anxiously trying to figure out what was going to happen. There were moments where my heart was pounding and others where I was cracking up laughing.

The audiobook narrator, Tara Langella did such an incredible job that I just uttered to myself "seriously, this was only one narrator?" I seriously thought this was a full-cast narration. I'm even more impressed with the immersive experience that she created and I am wow'ed that she voiced all of those characters so distinctly that I never caught on that it was only one narrator. Stunning work!

If you're into mysteries, secrets, spy networks, and so much more, this book is for you!