Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds is a fictional story that is terrifyingly real. A story about terrorism in the United States and people dealing with survivors guilt. The book was so real it was disturbing but I could NOT put it down! L.V. Pederson did an outstanding job of navigating and guiding the reader through a very detailed, fact intensive story. Highly recommend.

I can not say enough about this book! I gave it the full 5 stars. It was the perfect psychological thriller. Pederson is an amazing storyteller! This was a book that once I started I did not want to put down!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. I can already tell that 2025 is going to start off strong with the new releases!

I don't want to give too much away since it hasn't been released but this was intense. VERY intense. The book kept me on the edge of my seat. I'm going to update my review once its released, but I can say I was pleasantly surprised at the character development and how much I sympathized with them.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds.

If I had known the narrative was related to the 9/11 terror attacks, I would have skipped this.

First, I despise books about terrorism and politics and this is chockfull of that.

Second, the premise is beyond unbelievable and I've read some pretty ridiculous storylines but this one really takes the proverbial cake.

Third, the writing isn't great and the characters one-dimensional stereotypes.

I couldn't stand Maddie, OMG, but I called it quits with this book when one of the federal agents called Maddie gorgeous, like "Grace Kelly.'

Uh...no.

Nine Minutes and Eleven Seconds is an action packed adrenaline rush. From the first page to the last - I was locked in. Honestly, I think LV Pederson put crack in this book. I am definitely going to be reading more books by this author. Thank you so much to NetGalley, the author and publishers for the pre-release. I had a great time reading it.

I am getting better with not forcing myself to read something I don't like so with that DNF @ 14%.

I cannot get into this book. The assumption that a terrorist survived 9/11 is out right wild. However I can't even stand the main character..

Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds by L.V. Pederson is a riveting thriller that expertly weaves together suspense, mystery, and emotional depth. This gripping tale is perfect for anyone from Generation X to young adult fiction readers, and it pulls you in from the very first page.

Main Characters

Maddie: At first, Maddie can be challenging to connect with, but her quirky personality and past struggles quickly draw you in. Her journey toward healing is compelling, showcasing her resilience as she confronts her past while navigating new challenges. The fact that she actively seeks help is a powerful testament to her character's strength.

Niles: A complex antagonist, Niles is driven by his obsession with solving a case that has haunted him for years. His morally ambiguous choices and willingness to use others make him a formidable opponent, especially for the vulnerable Maddie and Will.

Khan: Shrouded in mystery, Khan's true intentions remain uncertain throughout the book. Is he a puppet master or merely a pawn in a larger game? His enigmatic presence adds to the intrigue and leaves you wanting to uncover more in future installments.

Will: Serving as Maddie's grounding force, Will has his own demons to battle, making him a relatable and multi-layered character. Their partnership is vital to the narrative, balancing chaos with moments of connection and support.

Who Should or Should Not Read the Book

Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds is tailor-made for thriller enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by conspiracy theories. If you enjoy fast-paced narratives with unexpected twists and emotionally resonant characters, this book is for you. However, if you prefer lighter reads or find conspiracy themes unsettling, this might not be your cup of tea.

Plot Summary

Set against the backdrop of a new job and a new city, Maddie’s life takes a dark turn when she becomes entangled in a chilling conspiracy linked to her past. After the death of a coworker and a series of unsettling events, Maddie becomes convinced that her boss, T.J. Kahn, may be connected to the infamous 9/11 terrorist, Mohamed Attar. As Maddie delves deeper into her investigation with the help of Will, the stakes escalate, drawing the attention of the FBI, CIA, and NSA.

The narrative expertly captures Maddie’s paranoia and emotional turmoil as she grapples with her past and seeks the truth. L.V. Pederson's writing immerses you in Maddie’s journey, making her fears and triumphs feel incredibly real.

My Opinion

L.V. Pederson has crafted a thought-provoking exploration of resilience and trauma through Maddie and Will’s journeys. The action is relentless, and the moral complexities of good versus evil keep you engaged throughout. The tension builds to a climactic conclusion, leaving readers eager for what’s next. This book has all the makings of a thrilling series, and I can’t wait to see where Pederson takes these characters next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Raconteur 888 for providing me with an advance copy of this exceptional novel. If you're looking for a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat and challenge your perceptions, Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds is a must-read! Highly recommended!

I enjoyed reading this book. It was my first from LV Pederson and won't be last last. Thank you for the ARC.

Unfortunately this one has to be a DNF for me. I’ve tried multiple times to pick it up and get through it but ultimately it just ended up feeling like I was forcing myself and that made it even less enjoyable for me. It’s just one of those things I think that boils down to personal preference and taste, and Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds by L. V. Pederson just wasn’t holding my attention. It isn’t a matter of writing or even writing style, I think it comes down to the fact that I just could not connect to the main character and the story/mystery was just feeling redundant for me in the 20% I did read, not really providing enough of a hook to have me interested enough to continue on and desperate to know more. It kind of just ended up feeling like a conspiracy theory on the characters end and perhaps was just a bit too wildly unrealistic for me.

Holy heck this had me on the edge of my seat until the very end. The twists and turns were so unexpected and I thought I knew what was happening until boom everything flipped and I had no idea what I had just read but in the best sense of the word.

What a super fast paced,  edge of your seat thriller. Drawn in from the beginning all the way up to the climax. The fate of the country is dependent on the main character, who lost her father in the September 11 attacks. Lots of action and thrills. Left me breathless and wanting more. This does not disappoint.

4.5 stars

Amazing debut! I devoured this book quickly and loved the twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end.

Thank you Ranconteur 888 for granting me an ARC!

I was given this book as an ARC from net galley in return for my honest feedback. I was captured by the very first page. I was in 7th grade when 9-11 happened, so I was old enough to understand. Madison was given a chance from the fiery first page to try and save the country again years later after 9-11. The story had so many twists and turns and just when you thought you were done holding your breath, you continue holding it because you just don’t know what’s going to happen. I loved this book, I loved the outcome. The writing was truly captivating.

I received an ARC from NetGalley

This book from beginning to end was filled with action. While reading, I could visually see the story as it unfolded. Each turn of the page kept you wanting more. It was truly a great read that kept you on the edge of your seat waiting for the next action.

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Thanks to Netgalley and Raconteur 888 Press for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

So these kind of thrillers are usually not my thing, but holy hell this was fantastic! It's been a long time since I read a book that kept me reeled in. It was genuinely like a movie. Right when it was starting to slow down, something happened to pull you right back into it. I did feel it was a tiny bit longer than it needed to be but that's more of a personal preference.

I have to say I love the way L.V. Pederson wrote the characters, especially Maddie. Her resilience and strength was absolutely amazing and something to aspire to.

If you love thrillers, conspirary theories and fast moving books, this is the book for you.

Jump into the thrilling world of Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds by L.V. Pederson, a must-read for anyone who loves gripping thrillers with mystery and a touch of conspiracy. In my opinion, perfect for anyone from generation x to the young adult fiction reader. The tale weaves together suspense, action and unexpected turns, leaving readers wanting more.

Main Characters

• Maddie: As the main character, Maddie is hard to like at first. But after understanding her circumstances, you learned to love her quirkiness. Despite her past mental health struggles, she is very intuitive and observant but can be easily manipulated.

I consider it a strength that Maddie consistently seeks help for her problems. Maybe, it is not Maddie who has issues, but those who have been appointed to help her? You decide. Maddie proves that she's capable of extraordinary feats.
• Niles: A complex character whose motivations are clear and less pure. He will solve the case that he has been working on his entire career, be damned the fallout. In my opinion, Niles creates a very dangerous plan involving two very young vulnerable players (Maddie and Will).
• Khan: A character shrouded in mystery. Is he really the mastermind or just following orders from a higher power? Are there more Khan’s in the shadows? Hopefully, we will find out more.
• Will: Acts as a grounding force amidst the chaos yet carries his own baggage. Does he help or hinder the investigation?

Who Should or Should Not Read the Book

Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds is tailor-made for thriller enthusiasts, young adults (only because the emotional age of Maddie and Will is so young), and those who love a good conspiracy theory (most generation xers) and everyone else in between. If you enjoy a fast-paced read that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this book is for you. However, if you prefer lighter, less intense narratives, or find conspiracy theories offensive, you might want to sit this one out.

Plot Summary

Set against a backdrop of intrigue and danger, Maddie, starts a new job, in a brand-new city, trying to make a new start for herself. But her old demons just seem to follow her. Maddie just cannot shake the feeling of being followed. Seeing the same people in strange clothing every day, are they following her? Is she going crazy? L.V. Pederson does any excellent job describing her feelings and explaining her paranoia. You feel sorry the lousy hand she is dealt in life.

Will and Maddie seem to be cut from the same stone. Does Will rise to the occasion or does he only let Maddie down?

Niles has been chasing Khan for years. Is he willing to make Maddie the sacrificial lamb to solve the case? Does he play the “only you can save your country card” on her. You will have to read the book to find out.

My Opinion

L.V. Pederson emphasizes themes of resilience with Maddie and Will. You must give him credit when creating these two characters and all the suffering that they had to go through. The action is non-stop and keeps you on the edge of your seat all the way through. As for Khan and Niles, it was the typical good vs evil scenario. I do look forward to future books with these same characters. Do I detect the start of a series? The storyline has a made for TV series vibe to it.

Thank you to Netgalley and Raconteur 888 for providing me with a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. I am honored to have the opportunity to express my first amendment rights as a free citizen of the United States of American, not all platforms allow this.

First, I would like to say thank you to NetGalley and Raconteur 888 Press for an advance reader copy of Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds by L.V. Pederson in exchange for an honest review.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, action-packed, thriller novel then this is the book for you. Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds by L.V. Pederson peaked my interest from the start and had me hooked from beginning to end. This was a very easy book to breeze through in a few days due to the fast paced nature of it.

The book starts off with the story of how Samantha Dockett is killed by a hit-and-run driver. Fast forward and Madison Maxwell is unknowingly siting in the dead woman’s cubicle at Know, Inc., a data mining company with a Vice President who looks so unbelievably familiar to Madison. As the book unfolds, Madison digs into her four boxes of past research on a man that changed her life for the worst. As a child, she waved goodbye to her father at Boston’s Logan Airport the day before her birthday, not knowing that the plane he was set to depart on would be the American Airlines Flight 11 that crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11.

Since that fateful day, Madison has been obsessed with figuring out what happened to Mohamed Attar, the terrorist behind the 9/11 attack, whose body was never found amid the catastrophic destruction of that day. That day changed Madison's life forever and she has lived with not only sadness, but guilt as well, for not telling her father to stay for her birthday and allowing him to get on that plane. After starting her new job at Know Inc., Madison's new boss, T.J. Kahn, smiles and she recognizes the corners of his mouth are strikingly familiar, she digs into her research and believes that he is Mohammed Attar. Madison attends a support group and becomes friends with Will, an extraordinarily talented computer hacker and they begin their research and journey to try to prove Madison's theory about Khan's identity.

Once Madison and Will begin to make progress on Khan's identity the FBI, CIA, and NSA get involved and quickly begin a plot to take down Attar once and for all.

Overall, I truly enjoyed this book and give it five stars, I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

Scary plot

This has the very realistic plot of someone trying to shut down our whole grid system. It is the biggest threat to America (and actually most developed countries of the world). It kept my attention from the start to the end.

Madison is still haunted by her father's death on 9-11 and the guilt she feels because of what she thinks is her part in his death, She met a guy, Will, at a support group. Will is impossibly cute, rich and smart. Madison suspects her new boss is actually one of the mastermind sbehind 9-11, a man who supposedly died in the plane attack that killed her father.

Some parts are a little unrealistic, like her job offer that came out of the blue. Some things bugged me, like Will, after a few dates and a replacement phone, had tracking of Madison's phone. But all in all it was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

This book had me on the edge of my seat from the very first page. If you want to experience an intense action packed book this is for you.

Madison is starting her day with a new job. Nervous, as everyone is when they start fresh employment, she slowly gets into the elevator to begin her day. Madison's dad was a victim of the 9/11 plane, American Airlines 11 - which shapes the rest of her life, including her senior thesis in college. Upon meeting her new boss, she gets this feeling of deja vu, like they had already met previously in her life. She shrugs it off, but eventually figures out that they did in fact meet before. But, where? how? And why is her boss so much of a picture engrained in her memory? Will Madison solve this mystery?

So, I will say that I enjoyed this book overall. The pace of it, the fact that it was a thriller and it was my style of a book. However - I feel like this maybe hit a little too close to home, so I can't give it five stars. I myself thankfully didn't lose anyone in 9/11, but I know thousands who did and I'm unsure how this book would hit emotionally with them. Even thought it was "fiction" - I'm not sure that playing fiction so close to fact is appropriate in this circumstance.