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An American Cage: A prison-break psychological thriller Kindle Edition

by Ted Galdi (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 262 ratings

Your best friend can be your worst enemy

Danny Marsh winds up in prison for a crime he never intended to commit. So escapes. Along the way to freedom in Mexico, he must evade the Texas authorities, and even deadlier, the schemes of one of his closest allies, who isn't who he seems.

Do you like the gray areas between good and bad?

Do you like characters who play mind games?

Do you like twist endings?

Then you'll love An American Cage by Ted Galdi, an Amazon #1 bestselling author who's won Reader Views and Readers' Favorite awards, and been featured by FOX, ABC, and iHeartRadio.

Get your copy of this hit book today and go on a page-turning manhunt across Texas with a felon you're sure to love.

This crime thriller is perfect for fans of Gregg Olsen, Christopher Greyson, and Robert Dugoni.
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  1. Print length
    330 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    October 12, 2017
  5. File size
    1.6 MB
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From the Publisher

Danny escapes prison
Sharp. Truly great. Gripping.
What he finds on the outside is worse than the inside. Can he keep himself and his family alive?

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"Endings for each of the individual characters are rock-solid and indelible. A tale of convicts on the run that convincingly examines their psychological states." -Kirkus Reviews (Recommended review)

"It's far more than an escape tale, with criminal activity of all sorts featured, and a number of social issues raised." -IndieReader

"Nail-biting adventure that digs deep into the psychological thriller it rapidly becomes." -The Novel Lady

"Truly great." -Books Eternal Glory

"A sharp psychological thriller...combines the craft of great storytelling with plot twists and gritty realism." -Readers' Favorite

About the Author

Ted Galdi, an Amazon #1 bestselling author, writes suspenseful, smart crime thrillers. His goal is to get your blood and brain pumping when you read his novels and short stories.

He's been featured by Kirkus magazine, ABC, FOX, iHeartRadio, and many other media outlets. He's a winner of a Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award and a Silver Medal in the Readers' Favorite Book Awards. Ted is a graduate of Duke University.

To learn more about him, visit his website at tedgaldi.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076FBF1B2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Precipice Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 12, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 262 ratings

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Ted Galdi

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Ted Galdi, an Amazon #1 bestselling author, writes suspenseful, smart crime thrillers. His goal is to get your blood and brain pumping when you read his novels and short stories.

He's been featured by Kirkus magazine, ABC, FOX, iHeartRadio, and many other media outlets. He’s a winner of a Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award and a Silver Medal in the Readers' Favorite Book Awards. Ted is a graduate of Duke University.

To learn more about him and download a free bestselling crime thriller, visit his website at tedgaldi.com.

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Customers enjoy this psychological thriller for its engaging plot twists and well-developed characters. The book maintains a nice pace throughout, and one customer notes it kept them engaged from start to finish.

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11 customers mention "Story quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, particularly its plot twists, with one customer noting its realistic descriptions and another describing it as a suspenseful tale of escaped convicts.

"...His descriptions are so realistic, he must have broken out of several to get that level of detail. The detail doesn’t get in the way of..." Read more

"Good story and good characters equal a book that is really hard to put down. Three guys escape from prison using an electric saw...." Read more

"...Such an entertaining book, with great character build and plotline. I recommend this one, and am ready to check out others by this author." Read more

"...The tension builds from the story’s start to its thrilling conclusion. This is an excellent read...." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book.

"Good story and good characters equal a book that is really hard to put down. Three guys escape from prison using an electric saw...." Read more

"The characters in this book were believable and what they endured was written from their perspective...." Read more

"...I am so glad I did. Such an entertaining book, with great character build and plotline...." Read more

"Once again Ted Galdi has created a character with enough flaws to be real and at the same time extremely admirable qualities...." Read more

8 customers mention "Enjoyment"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning it kept them engaged from start to finish.

"...Best/Worst aspect of book : Kept me engaged start to finish 6) Favorite Passage : "You rely on friends for the little things in life...." Read more

"...I am so glad I did. Such an entertaining book, with great character build and plotline...." Read more

"...This is an excellent read. Note: I received this as an ARC from the author and am freely providing this review." Read more

"...What you need to know is this book is more than worth reading. You are constantly in the characters heads in the psychological thriller...." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book.

"...Why I chose this book : Wanting a fast-moving read 2) Any course language present : Is pretty raw at times..." Read more

"Interesting fast paced read- Good character development- It was my first read by the author and would read another- Was confused (had an error)..." Read more

"Nice pace, good characters, strong storyline.....what else does a story need.I found this book a good, easy and enjoyable read" Read more

"I liked it! Very fast paced. Exciting from the first page until the last. I definitely recommend this book. Enjoyed." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not a Normal Prison Break
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Ted Galdi must have spent a lot of time researching prisons. His descriptions are so realistic, he must have broken out of several to get that level of detail.
    The detail doesn’t get in the way of heart palpitations from the action. Galdi nailed it.
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  • joe vitucci
    4.0 out of 5 stars Prisoner of this book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2017
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    Good story and good characters equal a book that is really hard to put down. Three guys escape from prison using an electric saw. Maybe not too realistic, but moving on from that point, most of the dialog fits the characters well. I thought Monty and his escape from the basement was a little far fetched. The judge's ruling for Danny was too lenient at the end. There were a few other things in the story that weren't logical too.
    Because of these flaws, I rated the book a four instead of a five. But I really enjoyed this book.
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  • Don Kidwell
    3.0 out of 5 stars Whatever is in that head, Danny reasons, is their only chance of survival...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    1) Why I chose this book : Wanting a fast-moving read
    2) Any course language present : Is pretty raw at times
    3) Type of book : Psychological thriller
    4) Formatting/Editing : Could stand editing as example this passage "The startled in his and Ken's expressions changed to amazed..." loc 1752
    5) Best/Worst aspect of book : Kept me engaged start to finish
    6) Favorite Passage : "You rely on friends for the little things in life. For the important things, you can only count on yourself."
    7) Bottom-line : A good read given it was one I did finish
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Ron
    5.0 out of 5 stars Caged
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
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    The characters in this book were believable and what they endured was written from their perspective.

    Four people with families however dysfunctional showed grit and issues that prevented them from living normally
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  • Judy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nonstop action, how easily a mind can be influenced, hard to put down
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021
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    You start out thinking one way, then as the plot continues, you start changing. Seeing such evil people and how they act scares me. Law enforcement does so much to protect us.
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  • Gena W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice surprise.....
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
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    As a rule, I'm not a fan of prison movies or books...but, after a friend recommended this one, I decided to try it. I am so glad I did. Such an entertaining book, with great character build and plotline. I recommend this one, and am ready to check out others by this author.
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  • Frank S. Krol
    5.0 out of 5 stars Escaped prisoners follow divergent paths
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020
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    In this exciting story, three prisoners with differing backgrounds attempt to flee to Mexico. Along the way, one of the three, Danny, learns life lessons while dealing with a highly intelligent, mind controlling partner. Phil has a psychological advantage over the escapees and plans to use it to fund their escape. The tension builds from the story’s start to its thrilling conclusion. This is an excellent read.
    Note: I received this as an ARC from the author and am freely providing this review.
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  • Dena
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 rating
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2018
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    I liked Danny. He is a hero in my eyes! He wasn't a criminal and shouldn't have been in a prison with hardened criminals!
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  • Jean Barber.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Will they, wont they.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2022
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    A Great story that kept me guessing through out the book. Interesting characters and subject.
    Finding Teds books all different and have read several. A few more to go I hope.
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  • Barbara Feasey
    4.0 out of 5 stars An American Cage.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2018
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    This was a great read and had some good twists in the plot. Would definitely read another of his books
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  • JohnB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, maybe slow burner at beginning but soon heats up to become a raging fire, unquenchable into the last page. Highly recommended. So what are you waiting for then out and get it for yourself..
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    A slow burner to start but then flared up to become a huge blazing inferno unquenchable until the last psge. It's not your usual crime novel, a bit different wanting you to look for more. Highly commended. But it for yourself.
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  • Pauline B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another stunning book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2020
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    Brilliant characters, who you get to know as the story progresses. A plot which, just as you think you have an idea where it's going, goes off in another direction!
    Highly recommended.
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  • Lynn Blundy
    5.0 out of 5 stars American cage.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2019
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    Good story.well written with much suspense.
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