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Praise for "The Midnight House"
"Berenson's best thriller yet, this outstanding novel stands on the top rung of commercial spy fiction."
-"Library Journal"
"A rare thriller that combines intelligence and humanity."
-"Smart Money" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"Berenson's best thriller yet, this outstanding novel stands on the top rung of commercial spy fiction."
-"Library Journal"
"A rare thriller that combines intelligence and humanity."
-"Smart Money" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The brand new John Wells thriller and the first Headline title from NYT #1 bestseller Alex Berenson.
Those in power always need an unofficial option. Meet John Wells.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah fears he is fast losing control of his family and his people. A series of terrorist attacks has put his kingdom on edge and, with powerful factions turning against him, the king must turn to the one man he has been told will make the difference.
Ex-CIA operative John Wells knows all too well how covert internal battles can undermine a nation. With the stability of a powerful Middle Eastern country at stake, he goes undercover to investigate King Abdullah's claims. But as Wells begins to unravel the conspiracy, it takes an unexpected twist. The plotters want more than the fall of a monarch. Their objective is to spark the final bloody conflagration between Islam and the West.
Has time finally run out for John Wells?
Those in power always need an unofficial option. Meet John Wells.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah fears he is fast losing control of his family and his people. A series of terrorist attacks has put his kingdom on edge and, with powerful factions turning against him, the king must turn to the one man he has been told will make the difference.
Ex-CIA operative John Wells knows all too well how covert internal battles can undermine a nation. With the stability of a powerful Middle Eastern country at stake, he goes undercover to investigate King Abdullah's claims. But as Wells begins to unravel the conspiracy, it takes an unexpected twist. The plotters want more than the fall of a monarch. Their objective is to spark the final bloody conflagration between Islam and the West.
Has time finally run out for John Wells?
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This is a pretty good book but I could only give it three stars because the story is somewhat contrived. I suppose, in some alternative universe, it could be possible but it was just a bit far-fetched, in my opinion. That said, it's written well and it flows. If you've got a long flight, train or bus journey this will fill in the time nicely and you'll probably have it finished before you've reached your destination - if it takes more than four hours.
It is an interesting take to have the main character, a Western conglomarte CIA,FBI,NSA,MI6 action man a Muslim but since he's not all that observant you have to wonder why? Aside from obviously being fluent in Arabic and able to pass for an Arab or Middle Eastern guy - since he slots in so easily in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia - the whole faith thing sort of lies dead in the water. Also, I realize that America is the super-power but to have the bad guys be so totally inept and the hero (John Wells) and his side-kick be so great in all things just pushes the boundary of belief over into pure fantasy.
But, at the end of the day, the story still flows and certainly doesn't strain your intellect, so, for a fast-paced, easy read you probably can't do better than this.
It is an interesting take to have the main character, a Western conglomarte CIA,FBI,NSA,MI6 action man a Muslim but since he's not all that observant you have to wonder why? Aside from obviously being fluent in Arabic and able to pass for an Arab or Middle Eastern guy - since he slots in so easily in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia - the whole faith thing sort of lies dead in the water. Also, I realize that America is the super-power but to have the bad guys be so totally inept and the hero (John Wells) and his side-kick be so great in all things just pushes the boundary of belief over into pure fantasy.
But, at the end of the day, the story still flows and certainly doesn't strain your intellect, so, for a fast-paced, easy read you probably can't do better than this.
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Let me openly admit that 'The Secret Soldier' was the first of Alex Berenson's novels that I'd read. That, quite definitely, is an omission I'll shortly correct!
Although I have a minor criticism that, in a couple of places, the timeline of the story is briefly a little disjointed, the novel itself is an extremely taut piece of writing. Like me, you'll probably find it almost impossible to put down.
Perhaps the storyline isn't as complex as some of Tom Clancy's original novels (forget those recent titles containing the qualification 'created by Tom Clancy and ***') but it's certainly on a par with many of Robert Ludlum's earlier thrillers - provided, once again, you forget those recent and similarly qualified titles.
Read and enjoy.
Although I have a minor criticism that, in a couple of places, the timeline of the story is briefly a little disjointed, the novel itself is an extremely taut piece of writing. Like me, you'll probably find it almost impossible to put down.
Perhaps the storyline isn't as complex as some of Tom Clancy's original novels (forget those recent titles containing the qualification 'created by Tom Clancy and ***') but it's certainly on a par with many of Robert Ludlum's earlier thrillers - provided, once again, you forget those recent and similarly qualified titles.
Read and enjoy.
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The Secret Soldier is a tale of Saudi Arabian conspiracy. When the planned succession of the throne in the House of Saud is challenged and a King no longer knows who to trust, he is put in touch with a man that gets things done; enter John Wells.
Wells is an ex-CIA agent that follows Islam, he also speaks Arabic which makes him the perfect mercenary to clear-house and uproot the conspiracy within the Saudi-Arabian palace. When the conspirator's actions threaten to start WWIII, only Wells stands between the world and oblivion.
Well written and paced, TSS will hold your attention for the duration of 408 pages. The action is concise and easy to follow with a couple of scenes that really keep the pages turning. The convoy hi-jack scene could rival Clear and Present Danger. However in places the plot seems rather suspended in fiction and there is a lot of unnecessary locale jumping that doesn't really serve any purpose other than to name-drop the exotic destination.
Despite this, the story is coherent and interesting and Wells isn't your cardboard cut-out good guy. A decent read, recommended.
Wells is an ex-CIA agent that follows Islam, he also speaks Arabic which makes him the perfect mercenary to clear-house and uproot the conspiracy within the Saudi-Arabian palace. When the conspirator's actions threaten to start WWIII, only Wells stands between the world and oblivion.
Well written and paced, TSS will hold your attention for the duration of 408 pages. The action is concise and easy to follow with a couple of scenes that really keep the pages turning. The convoy hi-jack scene could rival Clear and Present Danger. However in places the plot seems rather suspended in fiction and there is a lot of unnecessary locale jumping that doesn't really serve any purpose other than to name-drop the exotic destination.
Despite this, the story is coherent and interesting and Wells isn't your cardboard cut-out good guy. A decent read, recommended.
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A Great Addition to the Series
Book 5, in the John Wells series
I am a huge fan of this series and with "The Secret Soldier" Mr. Berenson's ability in storytelling shines. Read more
I am a huge fan of this series and with "The Secret Soldier" Mr. Berenson's ability in storytelling shines. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Toni Osborne
It's a dogs breakfast I'm afraid
This is a significant improvement on Berenson's Midnight House which was by all measures poor, however Secret Soldier lacks the structure one normally finds in a well written, well... Read more
Published 6 months ago by AG Musgrove
OK, five stars it is then......
This is the sort of political action thriller you'd expect from the blurb and the jacket. Again, one is led to expect a novel set against a contemporary political backdrop and it... Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. Lawson
Almost a very good 'page turner'
I enjoyed this book, being the first of Berenson's I've read. It certainly has enough of the characteristics that make for a good page-turner: a superhero, thrills, spills,... Read more
Published 7 months ago by J Grainger
Darned good read
I have read two of Alex BBerenson's books and all have been good. Just the sort of books I enjoy. John Wells is a great characterisation. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Stewart Rothwell
*_*_*Fantastic highly charged and well paced political thriller*_*_*
Set mainly is Saudi Arabia, the book deals with the fast changing atmosphere of a world teetering on the edge of a global oil crisis; His Majesty King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Philip Harkins
A not so thrilling thriller
American action man John Wells is sent in to try and stop acts of terror from happening in Saudi Arabia and its neighboring countries and try to help stabilise the region. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Maria2222
I'm not convinced...............
This is an up-to-date political thriller centering around a plot to change the power base of Saudi Arabia. Only our hero, John Wells, can save the day! Read more
Published 10 months ago by T. Walker
Definitely one to read
This is the first book I have read by this author and found it to be a good fast paced thriller. The hero John Wells, a former American intelligence operative, is the central... Read more
Published 10 months ago by MarkH_1974
Has time run out for John Wells? Of course not!
Alex Berenson continues his run of fine form with this knowledgable thriller. Those who enjoyed his previous books will find the same qualities in his latest. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Deep Reader
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