Author J. Franklin Payne has crafted a highly entertaining and well thought out work of a crime drama family saga, which readers will love and has immense content from cover to cover. Readers will immerse themselves in the world of this book. Many speculative elements, which were woven into a plot that is well-grounded, and therefore added to the tension and uncertainty even more. The character development of Kyle Stone is particularly interesting and is intriguing to see how the effects of his time at war gave him fortitude for the challenges that were to face him later in life. In terms of cohesion, one of the best features of the work is its dialogue, which not only gives the cutthroat atmosphere of the boardroom world but also characterizes and delivers plot exposition in a snappy, direct fashion. Thread is a fascinating and incredible read which will surely suit readers who love thriller novels with realistic protagonists and want full satisfaction. They will not be disappointed.