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Puller Monk #2
Sleeper
When a da Vinci masterwork is stolen from a private collector, Puller Monk is assigned to the case. Monk's private demons have worked for him before. No ordinary agent, he plays by his own rules. He's just what the FBI needs. Because what they're looking for is no ordinary thief…
A young chameleon assassin, she was bred to kill. An American sleeper spy, she answers to many names, adapts to each identity, and is trained in every deadly art. Only a select few know who she really is. Only they know her ultimate objective: take out Puller Monk.
A killing game begins between the agent and the sleeper. Both are the hunted. Both are the hunter. But when Monk finds himself seduced by his own past he also finds himself doomed by the dark side that was once his only salvation.
A young chameleon assassin, she was bred to kill. An American sleeper spy, she answers to many names, adapts to each identity, and is trained in every deadly art. Only a select few know who she really is. Only they know her ultimate objective: take out Puller Monk.
A killing game begins between the agent and the sleeper. Both are the hunted. Both are the hunter. But when Monk finds himself seduced by his own past he also finds himself doomed by the dark side that was once his only salvation.
- GenresFictionMystery Thriller
Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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August 4, 2017
Very enjoyable
Better than the first in the series. Nice plot twists. A fun read. And more words to meet the stupid required minimum.
Better than the first in the series. Nice plot twists. A fun read. And more words to meet the stupid required minimum.
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November 12, 2022I read this sometime back in 2006-07 because it was in stock at the community college bookstore where I worked. Don't ask me how or why I remembered it today. I think I enjoyed it.
May 25, 2010
I read this book without reading the first one, I just happened to pick it up at a book store and didn't know there was a first book (I'm a sucker for spy novels).
The book is fresh, easy to read, paced well and fun but no real surprises. The characters are developed enough for you to care about but not too much (again, I never read the first installment). For example I never cared about the hero's girlfriend, but found the villainess of the story much more fascinating. Actually I would wish Mr. Riehl could write a book about the villainess and her training / recruitment.
My predecessors mentioned the FBI procedures, I don't know if all they are accurate or not and would not even dare to guess, but they seem logical and make sense.
The book is fresh, easy to read, paced well and fun but no real surprises. The characters are developed enough for you to care about but not too much (again, I never read the first installment). For example I never cared about the hero's girlfriend, but found the villainess of the story much more fascinating. Actually I would wish Mr. Riehl could write a book about the villainess and her training / recruitment.
My predecessors mentioned the FBI procedures, I don't know if all they are accurate or not and would not even dare to guess, but they seem logical and make sense.
December 2, 2010
I like this series, I'm just sad there are only two books. This one was written in 2005, but there hasn't been another since. Hopefully, there will be more adventures in the future for FBI agent, Puller Monk!
September 20, 2016
Outstanding
A terrific international mystery with lots of possible realistic implications.
Mr.Riehl's authentic descriptions of some of the locations let's the reader feel he is right there! Can't wait to get more in the Puller Monk series!
Pat G.
A terrific international mystery with lots of possible realistic implications.
Mr.Riehl's authentic descriptions of some of the locations let's the reader feel he is right there! Can't wait to get more in the Puller Monk series!
Pat G.
November 5, 2012
Spectacular! Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time and cost me several hours of sleep, no pun intended.
January 8, 2013
A good book. Karen..you might enjoy it even.
August 4, 2013
Espionage-341 pages - Kidnapped American spy raised by North Koreans to hate Americans.
June 16, 2016
Excellent! Can't wait for the next one.
Fast paced and very well written. Each of his books keep getting better. A definite page turner! Loved the book!
Fast paced and very well written. Each of his books keep getting better. A definite page turner! Loved the book!
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