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City of London #2
Chameleon
Vastrick Security are hired to keep an African Stateswoman alive for just 72 hours until she can deliver a speech that will rock the world. Not too difficult a task unless several African despots, rogue security forces and the world’s deadliest assassin want her dead. The second in the deeply authentic City of London Thriller series has shocks at every turn as the plot races from London to Cuba and on to the USA. A gripping story told in around 100,000 words.
383 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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September 7, 2018
A great book
This book was a good book. It kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. There were a lot of twists including one big surprise that I never had come across before.
This book was a good book. It kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. There were a lot of twists including one big surprise that I never had come across before.
September 11, 2017
Keeping a Stateswoman alive for 72 hours so she can eventually deliver a speech couldn't go wrong. Right?
I was a bit let down from this book because the first book was so good. I just expected too much I guess. I will continue the series because I own them and I'm a completionist at heart. I just don't like rambling monologues. Its not my thing. But I did like that the villain was a woman which is unusual in these types of books. The cunning, intelligent, and murderous undercover agent being a female is cool and rare.
So lets see what happens next.
I was a bit let down from this book because the first book was so good. I just expected too much I guess. I will continue the series because I own them and I'm a completionist at heart. I just don't like rambling monologues. Its not my thing. But I did like that the villain was a woman which is unusual in these types of books. The cunning, intelligent, and murderous undercover agent being a female is cool and rare.
So lets see what happens next.
December 10, 2018
Again, I enjoyed the second book in this series. Dee is involved in protecting a couple who are due to speak at a conference in London about the human rights issues at the mines back home and the institutionalised corruption within their and our governments.
I won't give more detail so as not to spoil the book for others, but Fogarty the next book is already open on my kindle
I won't give more detail so as not to spoil the book for others, but Fogarty the next book is already open on my kindle
December 11, 2017
One seriously good thriller .One of those books you can’t put down
May 5, 2019
A good thriller with many unexpected twists and turns.
January 27, 2020
A young female assassin
One ki!ling at a time she ends up stateside a lot of shooting along the way, throw in a cute movie star and it's quite a story
One ki!ling at a time she ends up stateside a lot of shooting along the way, throw in a cute movie star and it's quite a story
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February 12, 2025I read this book but I don’t remember what I thought about it to give a star rating
October 29, 2014
JJ is assuredly having fun. In "The Chameleon" he even allows himself a self-deprecating gust appearance within his story.
I am still enjoying his work, although now that I have downloaded "Fogarty" I realize that the three novels have to date cost a total of EUR 0.77. This is an unwelcome reminder that self-publishing should probably not be regarded as source of earnings, best seen as a sideline, pastime or hobby.
The fun that JJ is having reminds me of the joy of telling stories to a child. I well remember my daughter insisting that the tale should not end... "What happens next, Daddy?"
JJ is never at a loss to come up with 'what happens next'... although the bonding between Emma Peel and Modesty Blaise (nor really, but the simile sprang to mind) came as a bit of a surprise. Never mind, the entertainment remains first rate. The writer also knows full well that if the reader has enjoyed ninety-five percent of the narrative he or she will settle for a preposterous final five percent.
I readily admit that I shall continue to demand from the author "What happens next?"
I am still enjoying his work, although now that I have downloaded "Fogarty" I realize that the three novels have to date cost a total of EUR 0.77. This is an unwelcome reminder that self-publishing should probably not be regarded as source of earnings, best seen as a sideline, pastime or hobby.
The fun that JJ is having reminds me of the joy of telling stories to a child. I well remember my daughter insisting that the tale should not end... "What happens next, Daddy?"
JJ is never at a loss to come up with 'what happens next'... although the bonding between Emma Peel and Modesty Blaise (nor really, but the simile sprang to mind) came as a bit of a surprise. Never mind, the entertainment remains first rate. The writer also knows full well that if the reader has enjoyed ninety-five percent of the narrative he or she will settle for a preposterous final five percent.
I readily admit that I shall continue to demand from the author "What happens next?"
January 30, 2021
At 6 chapters in I nearly gave up as the book was a total mess with numerous povs and mixed tenses galore, often in the same sentence! Reading further I found the story itself with its different strings quite interesting and the Chameleon's back history even more so, plus the slow reveal of who the Chameleon was most enjoyable.
Having finally completed the book I have very mixed feelings about it. There are too many characters and far too much exposition, I'm still recovering from a two and half page description of someone logging into their computer. As to the ending, now that was unexpected... while I'd like to know just what is going on I'm not certain I can put up with the writing style in order to do so.
Having finally completed the book I have very mixed feelings about it. There are too many characters and far too much exposition, I'm still recovering from a two and half page description of someone logging into their computer. As to the ending, now that was unexpected... while I'd like to know just what is going on I'm not certain I can put up with the writing style in order to do so.
August 4, 2015
Author: J.Jackson Bentley
Published: 10/12/2011
Recommended for: fans of thrillers
Edition: Kindle
I found this book on the Kindle Store for free and thought that I would give it a try.I really enjoyed reading this 'action thriller'. It kept me hooked and kept up the same pace throughout the book. I would recommend to readers who enjoy thrillers. I am very glad that I came across this book as I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I wouldn't say that it is my favourite thriller book that I have read but it definately isn't the worst one. There was a few spelling and grammer mistakes which I kind of expect to find in Kindle versions of a novel but it did loose it a star. It is a good book to read for anyone over 13 who enjoys thriller novels.
Published: 10/12/2011
Recommended for: fans of thrillers
Edition: Kindle
I found this book on the Kindle Store for free and thought that I would give it a try.I really enjoyed reading this 'action thriller'. It kept me hooked and kept up the same pace throughout the book. I would recommend to readers who enjoy thrillers. I am very glad that I came across this book as I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I wouldn't say that it is my favourite thriller book that I have read but it definately isn't the worst one. There was a few spelling and grammer mistakes which I kind of expect to find in Kindle versions of a novel but it did loose it a star. It is a good book to read for anyone over 13 who enjoys thriller novels.
July 30, 2014
Having read Bentleys previous book 48hrs I decided to give the follow up a go, I wasn't disappointed either as this is a brilliant book in the city of London series.
The chameleon is a hired assassin who does the governments dirty work for them, dee Hammond is an employee of Vastrick security and when they are hired to keep a pair of African delegates safe so they can deliver a damming speech on slavery And corruption in Marat an African country. Hammond and the Chameleon lock horns in this well written action packed thriller
The chameleon is a hired assassin who does the governments dirty work for them, dee Hammond is an employee of Vastrick security and when they are hired to keep a pair of African delegates safe so they can deliver a damming speech on slavery And corruption in Marat an African country. Hammond and the Chameleon lock horns in this well written action packed thriller
December 10, 2016
I really struggled to get into this book, was very very slow, speed up greatly then went off the boil for a bit before finishing really well.
I had decided part way through that I wouldn't bother with the next books, but have changed my mind now and whilst I won't rush to read as I have a huge to read pile I will go back to the series.
I had decided part way through that I wouldn't bother with the next books, but have changed my mind now and whilst I won't rush to read as I have a huge to read pile I will go back to the series.
December 30, 2016
The second of the City of London Thrillers, I read this first and was enthralled from early in the book. Great storyline about the Chameleon assassin, with a final and unexpected twist at the end. No spoilers, read it yourself. :)
My only, very small, criticism, and I am being nit-picky, is that there are spelling and punctuation errors that escaped the proofreader. They don't spoil the story but they do irritate this reader.
My only, very small, criticism, and I am being nit-picky, is that there are spelling and punctuation errors that escaped the proofreader. They don't spoil the story but they do irritate this reader.
June 12, 2014
Really liked this 'James Bond' type of action thriller, although not my usual read. I would have given it 5 stars except (IMO) a tad too much intricate detail, like description of buildings and how to pick a lock, etc. Found myself skimming through these to get to the exciting bits and was glad to note that the 'baddie' had some saving graces, or did she?
September 7, 2015
I was rather disappointed with this book. The first one in the series was ok and that's what prompted me to read Chameleon. However, the story was too long and contained far to much detail in places. The typos did annoy me in the end, there are lots! The ending was unexpected and it just didn't seem plausible to me. It doesn't make me want to read more novels from this author.
May 24, 2015
We didn't start the fire!
The first third was good and fast paced....the middle DRAGGED....most of the last third returned to form...the ending STUNK! Often as I was reading thru the story the problems kept coming back to Billy Joel's lyric "British politician sex"!
The first third was good and fast paced....the middle DRAGGED....most of the last third returned to form...the ending STUNK! Often as I was reading thru the story the problems kept coming back to Billy Joel's lyric "British politician sex"!
September 22, 2015
I've rated it as OK. Now I quite enjoyed the first half of the book, however the 2nd half played out in a manner that was too fortuitous and convenient for me.
I much preferred the authors previous book, 48 hours.
I much preferred the authors previous book, 48 hours.
March 28, 2013
The follow up to 48 Hours...Unfortunately the author insists on giving history lessons every time the story gets going. As such I got to page 68 and gave up.
April 19, 2014
i really do not like it when the author inserts himself to the story
November 3, 2015
Very good! Looking forward to more City of London Thrillers
May 16, 2014
Enjoyed this one better than the first one. Had great ideas and great plot twists. Would read more from this author.
June 14, 2014
Assassins, Spooks, Private Investigators, international travel - great read!
August 7, 2014
Another well written book fantastic fun for those who know and love London
August 8, 2014
Thoroughly enjoyed
July 18, 2014
The second in the series, and also free on Kindle... enjoyed it... found the author's cameo appearance hilarious!! Quite exciting, but again for being 'set in London' not enough London.
August 16, 2014
Complete and utter rubbish. Child like writing. Totally pointless plot.
Second star is because it was free, and now I know why.
Second star is because it was free, and now I know why.
February 23, 2015
just couldn't get in to this book sorry
November 1, 2015
Really enjoyed this book. Seemed to travel so far within the story. This is my second 'A City of London Thriller' & I'll definitely read another.
October 19, 2015
Fantastic
March 18, 2016
Brilliant action thriller. Believable characters, excellent use of humour , totally immersive storyline and non stop action. Gives Bourne a run for its money! This must be made into a movie.
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