Burning Fields by Nathan Brown

by Nathan Brown

When Jacob Fields, a former CIA agent, returns after being presumed dead for two years, he kills his best friend first. His reasons for his actions are unknown. Kathryn Madison, the CIA’s best agent, is put on the case to pursue this unknown factor.But not everything is as it seems. Madison’s loyalties become strained, and she is unable to decide who to trust, not even her fellow agents, as a conspiracy is uncovered that could ignite a war.Loyalties change, allies become enemies. Only a handful of loyal patriots stand between fragile peace and all-out world war.

Mass Market Paperback

Published January 1, 1837

Reviews

[SherrieB · Rating 3 out of 5]

Burning Fields is Brown’s first novel, and the author shows promise. The story revolves around Jacob Fields, a CIA agent presumed dead, whose first act upon returning to the US, is to kill his ex-partner. When the CIA sends agents after Fields, it is with the directive to kill, not apprehend him. What follows is a chess game with hidden agendas, plots and sub plots. Brown does a good job of keeping the tension up, allowing the story to flow and keep the reader’s interest. There is an unresolved issue at the end that hints at further books from Brown.
This is a good first novel, albeit a little short. The character development could have been better. There is a back story involving Fields that could have used more development and elaboration. I will be watching for future novels from this author since he shows promise.
Buy this novel and watch for future offerings from this author.