The Orion Assignment (Stark and O'Brien Action and Adventure S) by Austin S Camacho

Stark and O'Brien Adventures #1

by Austin S. Camacho

Retired jewel thief Felicity O'Brian travels to her native Ireland to defend her uncle's Catholic parish. With her is her partner, Morgan Stark, a retired mercenary soldier. The job looks easy until they meet Ian O'Ryan, an IRA terrorist who believes he is the reincarnation of Orion the ancient hunter. He is determined to keep the violence alive in Ireland and to spread it throughout the island.To avoid bullets, bombs and beatings, Morgan and Felicity rely on a special gift, a psychic link that alerts them to danger. But against O’Ryan they face danger from an entire army of enemies.Trying to separate patriotic mercenaries from heartless terrorists leads them to a sniper mission on the rocky Irish coast, a deadly high speed motorcycle race in Belgium, and a final confrontation on an island off the coast of France where Morgan could die by slow torture if Felicity doesn't find him in time.

Paperback

First published October 23, 2010

About the author

Austin S. Camacho is the author of six novels about Washington Dc-based private eye Hannibal Jones, five in the Stark and O’Brien international adventure-thriller series, and the detective novel, Beyond Blue. His short stories have been featured in several anthologies including Dying in a Winter Wonderland – an Independent Mystery Booksellers Association Top Ten Bestseller for 2008 - and he is featured in the Edgar nominated African American Mystery Writers: A Historical and Thematic Study by Frankie Y. Bailey.

Camacho is deeply involved with the writing community. He is a past president of the Maryland Writers Association, past Vice President of the Virginia Writers Club, and is an active member of Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime.

Reviews

[Courtney Odor · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always, I have to state that this book was given to me for free in exchange for a review.
I always like to state that this does not impact my review or my opinion of the book. My reviews are honest and my own opinion of the story, performance, and overall thoughts on the book.

This story was really hard for me to connect with, but that is because of my own preferences in novels, so I cannot and will not rate this according to my own preferences.

Now, onto the story. The author Austin does an amazing job of characters descriptors. This book is action pact, from start to finish. From terrorism to a militia, villains, and just all-around action.

The Orion Assignment is a well-told tale of danger, intrigue, capture, escape bullets and bombs -- it'll keep you biting your nails right to the end.

[RJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another thrilling Stark and O’Brien adventure by Austin Camacho. I’ve listened to two other stories from this series and have always enjoyed them. This tale is no different. The exciting cat and mouse chase take us to Felicity’s Ireland home town to help her only remaining relative. Morgan gets in tune with his inner self for a motorcycle race in Belgium. Then it’s on to Paris for the showdown. The bond that Felicity and Morgan share is remarkable but the compassion and loyalty they have for each other are amazing. Felicity’s intelligence and tenacity are a perfect match for Morgan’s ferocity and skill. The relationship binds the story together into a compelling whole. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[Austin Camacho]

Ex-mercenary Morgan Stark follows retired jewel thief Felicity O'Brian to her native Ireland to defend her uncle's Catholic parish from Ian O'Ryan, an IRA terrorist. Trying to separate patriotic mercenaries from heartless terrorists leads them to a sniper mission on the rocky Irish coast, a deadly high speed motorcycle race in Belgium, and a final confrontation on an island off the coast of France where Morgan could die by slow torture if Felicity doesn't find him in time.