The Janson Option

Paul Janson #3

by Paul Garrison, Scott Shepherd (Reader)

To atone for the sins he committed serving his country, ex-covert government agent Paul Janson is determined to save the one person, one mission, one redemption at a time.

The Janson Option

Paul Janson--a former Consular Ops legend known as "The Machine" for his deadly speed and accuracy--has a new mission. Sickened by the "sanctioned serial killings" ordered by the state department, Janson has left covert operations and is now a private security consultant. In partnership with deadly sharpshooter Jessica Kincaid, he only takes assignments that he believes will lead to the greater good.

When American Synergy Corporation oil executive Kingsman Helms begs Janson to rescue his wife, Allegra, from Somali pirates, Janson and Kincaid view it as the perfect opportunity to infiltrate ASC and disrupt the company's scheme to subvert independent oil-rich African countries into wholly-owned ASC subsidiaries.

Once on the ground, Janson and Kincaid discover that the pirates may be the least lethal threat in the violent chaos of anarchic Somalia. Is Allegra's kidnapping for real, or is she merely a pawn in her husband's machinations for control of the country? Janson and Kincaid quickly find themselves embroiled in a bewildering storm of plots and counterplots, and their fight to survive threatens to disrupt the entire region, and beyond...

Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Audiobook, Adventure, Adult Fiction, Action, Mystery Thriller

8 pages, Audio CD

First published March 18, 2014

About the author

Justin Scott
J.S. Blazer
Alexander Cole

Reviews

[Pierre Tassé (Enjoying Books) · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much excitement and innovation. Liking this series

[Tim · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have grown weary of Somali pirate based stories, especially combined with lack of creativity pinned in this story. This is little more than a rehash of stories and battles read before. 0 of 10 stars

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paul Garrison has done a good job of filling in for the late Robert Ludlum. THE JANSON OPTION is his third in a series about a retired/reformed secret agent. Paul Janson now runs a private security company called Catspaw. When the wife of an oil company executive is taken hostage in a yacht hijacking off the coast of Somalia, Catspaw is called in. How Janson's team approaches the rescue effort, and the intrigue they have to deal, both from the pirates and the oil company, makes for a good 4 star read.

[Edmond Gagnon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Anyone else getting tired of seeing the titles of books using the titles of previous bestsellers and unknown authors in small print under the well-known author? I am.
I also tired of the bombardment of antagonists in this book, about half way through. I choked and forced them down in order to enjoy the ending of the book. I did not.

[Nick Brett · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick follow up as I rather enjoyed the previous book. Again, nothing really to do with Robert Ludlum, this is just a fast moving thriller with two engaging leads.
Plenty of links to the previous book so you need to read that first. Again Janson and Kincaid are doing their best to right wrongs using their vast resources and particular skill sets. In this, the wife of an oil tycoon is captured (along with a super yacht) by Somali pirates and Janson and Kincaid take the job on. The background (like the previous book) is regime change and hidden agendas and there are lots of red herrings here before we get to the truth. And I do like how the relationship between the two leads is handled, never sloppy and realistic given their history.
Not quite as good as the previous one, but not a bad thriller.

[Andrea George · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just glancing at the cover, I was expecting a novel co-written by Robert Ludlum. He is also given credit on the inside jacket of the cover. However, I then realized that this novel was published thirteen years after he' passed away. The Goodreads' site only gives credit to the author Paul Garrison. So, I'm not sure what portion of this novel, if any, was written by Robert Ludlum. With that being said, I enjoyed "The Janson Option". I found the characters to be realistic and engaging, the plot was intriguing and at times quite intense. The settings were well described and easy to see in "the mind's eye". This is the third in the Paul Janson series. I have not read the previous books in the series. However, it did not affect the storyline. I look forward to reading the additional novels in the series.

[Charles · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found the book hard to follow at times, and felt it had too many characters and plot lines. I have not read the previous two books, which may have been part of the problem, but it was still hard to follow the various characters and intertwining plots. I felt there was an over-abundance of both plots and characters. There was plenty of action, but no characters that really made you feel engaged in the book.

[Sandy Schmidt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paul Janson is hired by an energy corporation executive to rescue his wife, kidnapped by presumed Somalian pirates on her way to meet her husband who is working on deals in Africa. Unlike many protagonists with special skills, Janson seeks to complete his mission with no kills along the way. Working with his partner Kinkaid, we visit the land of war lords, pirates, industrial machinations, and mafia connected individuals.

[Sully Augustine · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars out of 5 - I listened to this on a playaway during my evening walks over the past couple of weeks. It's a fairly formulaic special agent type thriller, but it was well enough written in parts to cause me to extend my walks on a couple of fairly cold evenings. I'll probably try another one of these Paul Janson audio books

[Mike Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Janson Option

Another great read, most enjoyable. Over complicated plot IMHO but otherwise quite excellent.
Did I miss something though. The £5 million ransom payment was to be paid by the Husband who died before our heroes achieved their objective so no idea as to how or whether they got paid or not!

[Ginny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kincaid and Janson must rescue Allegra Helms, wife of Kingsman Helms President of the ASC Petroleum division. Helms and ASC were targets of one of Janson's past jobs. Lots of backstabbing and changing alliegences. Janson calls in quite a few favors.

[Bobby Bonser · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exciting and fast-paced, although the character development was lacking.

[Jerry King · Rating 4 out of 5]

2014

[John D Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read that was hard to put down

Hanson and Kincaid were razor sharp in their pursuit of their quest. An excellent book to read. I highly recommend this w.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another exciting Janson mission

Very exciting and another great Janson mission. Good tension amongst the “bad guys”, some worth rooting for, maybe. You read it and decide.

[Raymond F. Klett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay read.

The Janson books are not up to the standards of Ludlum books. So am entertaining read but only three stars.

[Karen Suhorsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[Keith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the book - possibly rate it as a good wet weekend read. Some how things just did not click for me.

[Derek L Montgomery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

Great, entertaining read. Characters are really interesting and well-developed. Love the entire Janson series and this one certainly didn’t disappoint!

[Matthew Spencer · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Not bad. Not the best ludlum book I've ever read but it is definitely not the worst. Keep em coming please

[Margaret Fast · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Candy B · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book did not live up to my expectations of a Jason Borne style book.

[Lopsided · Rating 2 out of 5]

Uses F word. Decent plot. Did not completely hold my attention. Listened at 1.75 speed.

[Joop · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kan er nog net mee door voor 3 sterren. Leest wel vlot

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm sure I know someone would read this

[Pauline Ginty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Series created by Robert Ludlum, but written by Paul Garrison

[Timothy Outerbridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fast moving, complicated tale of greed, avarice, revenge, brutality, abduction and high stakes ransom in Africa and on the high seas

[Jean-jacques · Rating 1 out of 5]

Enfin terminé.

[Jane J. Janas, Ph.D. · Rating 3 out of 5]

The idea was to save a woman (American Synergy Corporation oil executive Kingsman Helms' wife) after Helms begs Janson to rescue Allegra from Somali pirates (led by Maxammed) gave Janson and Kincaid the perfect opportunity to infiltrate ASC and disrupt the company's scheme to subvert independent oil-rich African countries into wholly-owned ASC subsidiaries. Home Boy Gutale was a villian. Isse was strapped in a bomb for President Adam. Yousaf, the North Yucan dictator's son, was the contyroler of the bomb. Doug Case in a wheelchair, was another villan. The violent chaos of anarchic Somalia made this Paul Janson and Jessica Kincaid adventure quick moving and readable.

[Monzenn · Rating 3 out of 5]

High three stars. The story is okay, the usual Janson goodness, but there are stronger Ludlum or Janson books