Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Orlando Prime by S F Baumgartner Short Story Review

About the Short Story:


Before the high-profile cases and headlines, there was the beginning. A retired Navy commander. A call from the governor. A team built from the best—and the broken. Orlando Prime: The Origin Files reveals how Frank Travers assembled the elite crime-fighting unit that would redefine justice in Florida.

My Review:


This is a short story, not even novella length. It only recounts a little information, beginning with Frank Travers, commander in the navy, now retired. The governor of Florida taps him to head an elite crime fighting unit, Orlando Prime. He assembles a group of highly trained people or just extremely talented in their area. We get a hint of their characters and expertise. 

I especially liked getting a bit of background on Travers. I have started reading Fatal Invitation, the book for which this is an explanatory short story. He comes across a bit different in that novel and I am glad I got to know his background  here.

About the Author:


S.F. Baumgartner crafts fast-paced Christian suspense thrillers, weaving tales of complex characters, secretive operatives, and relentless agents. Her gripping storytelling has earned acclaim, with Living Secrets—Book 1 of her Mirror Estate series—named a Top Pick in the thriller category at Killer Nashville, 2024. When she’s not plotting her next twist, she’s binge-watching crime TV shows, like NCIS or playing with her cats. Fans of James Patterson's style, especially those who appreciate short, punchy chapters, will find much to love in her work.

I received a complimentary egalley of this short story from the author through BookFunnel. My comments are an independent and honest review.

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