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The greatest manhunt in the history of the United States is launched as one of its own turns against it in a devastating and truly shocking attack. One of its most trusted and capable agents is revealed to be one of the most deceitful and traitorous men ever to have lived.
The scale of his deceit and hatred for his country is unveiled to the world as he promises a reign of terror that will destroy America. Sparing no expense or resource, the American intelligence community, law enforcement agencies and military might are unleashed to catch a man they spent twenty years training to be one of their very best.
The race across the globe intensifies as the deadline of the attack looms and the full extent of the Traitor's plans are pieced together. America, as a nation, is facing its greatest threat to its survival since the height of the cold war and the menace of nuclear holocaust. Only this time, the enemy is going to die trying...
The greatest manhunt in the history of the United States is launched as one of its own turns against it in a devastating and truly shocking attack. One of its most trusted and capable agents is revealed to be one of the most deceitful and traitorous men ever to have lived.
The scale of his deceit and hatred for his country is unveiled to the world as he promises a reign of terror that will destroy America. Sparing no expense or resource, the American intelligence community, law enforcement agencies and military might are unleashed to catch a man they spent twenty years training to be one of their very best.
The race across the globe intensifies as the deadline of the attack looms and the full extent of the Traitor's plans are pieced together. America, as a nation, is facing its greatest threat to its survival since the height of the cold war and the menace of nuclear holocaust. Only this time, the enemy is going to die trying...
351 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 2, 2013
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October 12, 2013
Nick Geller is America’s premier intelligence agent. He is at the White House to receive an intelligence service medal for killing the head of al Qaeda. Instead of receiving the medal, he shoots the president and while making his escape, blows up the West Wing. And that’s just the first few pages of Murray McDonald’s latest thriller.
It gets worse. Geller visited Fort Detrick, the U.S. bio warfare lab, and several vials of Ebola Zaire virus have gone missing. Geller has gone rogue in a big way. He is spirited out of the country by one of al Qaeda’s finance sources and is the mastermind behind a plot to destroy America using the Ebola virus via al Qaeda jihadists. Geller then uses internet live streaming to ratchet up the concerns of the U.S. as to just what he has in mind.
McDonald seamlessly switches between the pursuers and the pursued with Geller staying one step ahead of the agents chasing him. To make the chase just a little more interesting, McDonald has included Geller’s former lover Frankie, a disgraced secret service agent, as one of the lead agents in the chase. Also McDonald includes a lot of the inter agency politics and jealousy which are all so real in our alphabet agencies.
While I really don’t like to compare authors, as each reader has a different take on quality and readability, I found this novel to be every bit as entertaining as the works of Alex Berenson or the late Vince Flynn.
I was able to read a pre-release issue of this. As such, there were several minor errors in the novel that should be remedied via the final edit. My five star rating takes into account the errors will be corrected.
It gets worse. Geller visited Fort Detrick, the U.S. bio warfare lab, and several vials of Ebola Zaire virus have gone missing. Geller has gone rogue in a big way. He is spirited out of the country by one of al Qaeda’s finance sources and is the mastermind behind a plot to destroy America using the Ebola virus via al Qaeda jihadists. Geller then uses internet live streaming to ratchet up the concerns of the U.S. as to just what he has in mind.
McDonald seamlessly switches between the pursuers and the pursued with Geller staying one step ahead of the agents chasing him. To make the chase just a little more interesting, McDonald has included Geller’s former lover Frankie, a disgraced secret service agent, as one of the lead agents in the chase. Also McDonald includes a lot of the inter agency politics and jealousy which are all so real in our alphabet agencies.
While I really don’t like to compare authors, as each reader has a different take on quality and readability, I found this novel to be every bit as entertaining as the works of Alex Berenson or the late Vince Flynn.
I was able to read a pre-release issue of this. As such, there were several minor errors in the novel that should be remedied via the final edit. My five star rating takes into account the errors will be corrected.
September 3, 2015
"A chilling blockbuster of a novel"
This is a thriller that just had to be written. All of the elements are known to us; a Middle Eastern theatre boiling over with hatred for the West in general, and the US in particular. Al Qaeda primed ready to attack using whatever weaponry is available. The US embroiled in political in-fighting in DC and their allies across the seas battling an economic downturn. Africa had its own problem with the Ebola virus which was well covered in the media. No-one who reads this book will wonder what these elements mean; we've lived with them for several years. Murray McDonald has imagined a scenario that is horrifying, yet totally plausible. To reveal much more will spoil future readers enjoyment. Safe to say, they will be absorbed and gathered up in the urgent pace of the action as it unfolds around the globe. A cleverly crafted story-line which keeps you guessing until the final pages.
This is a thriller that just had to be written. All of the elements are known to us; a Middle Eastern theatre boiling over with hatred for the West in general, and the US in particular. Al Qaeda primed ready to attack using whatever weaponry is available. The US embroiled in political in-fighting in DC and their allies across the seas battling an economic downturn. Africa had its own problem with the Ebola virus which was well covered in the media. No-one who reads this book will wonder what these elements mean; we've lived with them for several years. Murray McDonald has imagined a scenario that is horrifying, yet totally plausible. To reveal much more will spoil future readers enjoyment. Safe to say, they will be absorbed and gathered up in the urgent pace of the action as it unfolds around the globe. A cleverly crafted story-line which keeps you guessing until the final pages.
July 6, 2017
Can I give this book 6 Stars?!!!!!!! Greatly written.
July 4, 2014
Another masterful thriller from Murray McDonald
I cannot write this review without giving away any spoilers.
There are so many twists and turns that will leave the reader guessing about what may happen next.
if you like a great thrill ride, get this book.
I cannot write this review without giving away any spoilers.
There are so many twists and turns that will leave the reader guessing about what may happen next.
if you like a great thrill ride, get this book.
November 11, 2014
Exciting read
A fast paced thriller that sucks you in and doesn't let go until you finish. Definitely a must read book.
A fast paced thriller that sucks you in and doesn't let go until you finish. Definitely a must read book.
March 28, 2018
Good story; bad ending
It is a very intriguing story about an American secret service agent, Nick, that turns traitor by joining so Qaeda, attempting to assassinate the president, blowing up the West Wing, and plotting to spread Ebola across the United States. Nick manages to our maneuver the entire U.S. intelligence, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism community for most of the book. There is also a subplot involving Nick's half Arab girlfriend. The story is fairly decent until it becomes apparent what is really going on. I do not want to give the ending away, but beginning with the "18 months ago" chapter, I found the book to be disappointing and too predictable.
It is a very intriguing story about an American secret service agent, Nick, that turns traitor by joining so Qaeda, attempting to assassinate the president, blowing up the West Wing, and plotting to spread Ebola across the United States. Nick manages to our maneuver the entire U.S. intelligence, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism community for most of the book. There is also a subplot involving Nick's half Arab girlfriend. The story is fairly decent until it becomes apparent what is really going on. I do not want to give the ending away, but beginning with the "18 months ago" chapter, I found the book to be disappointing and too predictable.
April 7, 2020
It starts with a bang, and you wonder it can’t be, as she does, her lover is a traitor. The other happening, the jihadists, she has a different job, a baby now. Then a call from the President, the words he told her was a healing balm for her. A fast paced action, that goes to the end. Well done.
Loved the character of Frankie. Her emotions and the fear was well portrayed.
Loved the character of Frankie. Her emotions and the fear was well portrayed.
December 13, 2020
It's yet another terrorist story which you have might have watched in many movies. Contains usual elements of terrorism such as biological war (Ebola Virus) and Islamic groups.
Resonates very close to corona virus biological war (COVID-19) of 2020.
Nothing new or refreshing in the book. I would skip it
Resonates very close to corona virus biological war (COVID-19) of 2020.
Nothing new or refreshing in the book. I would skip it
June 28, 2018
Wow, Wow and more Wow. What a great read. Characters are very believable, plot is superb, action packed and witty. You won't believe the ending. It is truly romantic and wonderful. Luv this book.
Will definitely be reading more by this author, and you should too.
Will definitely be reading more by this author, and you should too.
May 28, 2024
Terribly unbelievable plot.
Usually I have to make myself put a book down. This was the opposite. The plot was immediately evident and just too fairy tale like. I hate to not finish a book but this was hard to keep picking up.
Usually I have to make myself put a book down. This was the opposite. The plot was immediately evident and just too fairy tale like. I hate to not finish a book but this was hard to keep picking up.
June 12, 2017
Great suspense thriller. So far everything I've read by this author has hit the mark. Very enjoyable story-telling and world-building.
March 5, 2018
Traitor is a brilliant story written by author Murray McDonald. It has fast-paced action and a very convoluted plot.
December 29, 2019
The author did a wonderful job of keeping the reader guessing if the traitor was a spy or traitor and to whom. high energy, lots of questions about right and wrong
October 24, 2022
A truly great read. I found this book almost unputdownable. So well written that an almost unbelivable plot-line becomes totally believable. Highly recommended. I will be following this author.
September 21, 2015
3.25 Stars!
Traitor hooked me!!
What I liked: If I told you before I was 10% into this book, I knew what was going on and yet I still kept reading, you might wonder why. Well, the truth is, I KNEW some of the plot very early and I was intrigued enough to see how Mr McDonald was going to make a whole book as of the story line. He more than surprised me; he kept me reading until I was finished.
The characters were pretty well defined and didn't need to grow so much as to react to what was going on around them and how they would handle each clue or try to catch the traitor. Mr McDonald was also talented and smart enough to show how even after all this time since 911, the intelligence departments still are not working together or sharing all the info they have with each other. (That's a bit scary but with politics and governments, totally believable).
Frankie (Aisha Franks) thought she knew her lover, Nick Geller. Boy, was she ever surprised when he tries to kill the President of the United States especially with her on duty as part of the President's Secret Service detail. And there it starts and expands to America under attack on two different fronts.
Part of Traitor is told from the traitor's point of view which worked the plot very well. Nick has been trained by the best and he's sharing that training with the radical Muslim community to bring America to its knees. The mystery is, can Frankie put together enough clues about the man she thought she knew to help capture and/or kill him before his plan is put into motion.
While Frankie and Nick are two of the main characters, I especially enjoyed how the President was portrayed and the mystery surrounding Harry Carson. He seems to have a lot of intelligence and assets at his finger tips and yet, has no "official" government title.
What I didn't like: Some parts of Traitor seemed to me to just be "fluff" to fill the pages but it was interesting fluff. A few of Mr McDonald's metaphors or word usage felt too glib. It was a bit over the top in a few places but put it all together and it worked to keep me reading.
An enjoyable read with a plot I wish the real world could use.
Recommended!!!!
Traitor hooked me!!
What I liked: If I told you before I was 10% into this book, I knew what was going on and yet I still kept reading, you might wonder why. Well, the truth is, I KNEW some of the plot very early and I was intrigued enough to see how Mr McDonald was going to make a whole book as of the story line. He more than surprised me; he kept me reading until I was finished.
The characters were pretty well defined and didn't need to grow so much as to react to what was going on around them and how they would handle each clue or try to catch the traitor. Mr McDonald was also talented and smart enough to show how even after all this time since 911, the intelligence departments still are not working together or sharing all the info they have with each other. (That's a bit scary but with politics and governments, totally believable).
Frankie (Aisha Franks) thought she knew her lover, Nick Geller. Boy, was she ever surprised when he tries to kill the President of the United States especially with her on duty as part of the President's Secret Service detail. And there it starts and expands to America under attack on two different fronts.
Part of Traitor is told from the traitor's point of view which worked the plot very well. Nick has been trained by the best and he's sharing that training with the radical Muslim community to bring America to its knees. The mystery is, can Frankie put together enough clues about the man she thought she knew to help capture and/or kill him before his plan is put into motion.
While Frankie and Nick are two of the main characters, I especially enjoyed how the President was portrayed and the mystery surrounding Harry Carson. He seems to have a lot of intelligence and assets at his finger tips and yet, has no "official" government title.
What I didn't like: Some parts of Traitor seemed to me to just be "fluff" to fill the pages but it was interesting fluff. A few of Mr McDonald's metaphors or word usage felt too glib. It was a bit over the top in a few places but put it all together and it worked to keep me reading.
An enjoyable read with a plot I wish the real world could use.
Recommended!!!!
February 17, 2017
Wow, what a story
McDonald has done it again. Captivating throughput the book. I would highly recommend this book if you like excitement on every page.
McDonald has done it again. Captivating throughput the book. I would highly recommend this book if you like excitement on every page.
October 16, 2015
Definitely a Page Turner.
This was one of those books which leave you with a feeling of relief. Why relief - read to book to find out. Anything else would be a give away.
An extremely fast paced thriller which showcases the good and the bad about various American intelligence agencies/departments; the politics involved in a situation of a possible terrorist attack; and above all - human perseverance.
Nick Geller is a highly trained (probably the best ever) agent produced by the American system and he has turned out to be a traitor of the biggest proportions when he tries to assassinate the POTUS. Now he is the centre of the biggest Manhunt in the world where he always manages to stay 2 steps ahead of his chasers. He has mobilized the Jihadist all over the world and is preparing for the biggest possible attack on the USA.
The rest of the book follows the manhunt - following the breadcrumbs and combing the haystack for the needle.
In all of this you actually feel sorry for Frankie. And what bloody schemer Harry Carson is.
This is one of those books which you want to finish at the earliest as the mystery and suspense keeps you on the edge.
Thanks for the entertaining book. This would be a very good candidate to be turned into a movie ;)
This was one of those books which leave you with a feeling of relief. Why relief - read to book to find out. Anything else would be a give away.
An extremely fast paced thriller which showcases the good and the bad about various American intelligence agencies/departments; the politics involved in a situation of a possible terrorist attack; and above all - human perseverance.
Nick Geller is a highly trained (probably the best ever) agent produced by the American system and he has turned out to be a traitor of the biggest proportions when he tries to assassinate the POTUS. Now he is the centre of the biggest Manhunt in the world where he always manages to stay 2 steps ahead of his chasers. He has mobilized the Jihadist all over the world and is preparing for the biggest possible attack on the USA.
The rest of the book follows the manhunt - following the breadcrumbs and combing the haystack for the needle.
In all of this you actually feel sorry for Frankie. And what bloody schemer Harry Carson is.
This is one of those books which you want to finish at the earliest as the mystery and suspense keeps you on the edge.
Thanks for the entertaining book. This would be a very good candidate to be turned into a movie ;)
January 13, 2014
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
This book had its entertaining segments, especially in the beginning, but its credibility waned precipitously as I approached the denouement. I did predict fairly early in the narrative that Nick would turn out to be a hero vs. the "traitor." There were several unmistakable clues, most notably Frankie's pregnancy, that it wasn't difficult to anticipate the outcome even if it wasn't perfectly clear exactly how it would be orchestrated logistically. In unraveling that puzzle, I thought the story became convoluted, confusing, and unbelievable. My bottom line is that I had to suspend so much disbelief that it diminished the novel's enjoyment and impact. Overall, it was an OK read which, for me, merits a 3 star rating.
This book had its entertaining segments, especially in the beginning, but its credibility waned precipitously as I approached the denouement. I did predict fairly early in the narrative that Nick would turn out to be a hero vs. the "traitor." There were several unmistakable clues, most notably Frankie's pregnancy, that it wasn't difficult to anticipate the outcome even if it wasn't perfectly clear exactly how it would be orchestrated logistically. In unraveling that puzzle, I thought the story became convoluted, confusing, and unbelievable. My bottom line is that I had to suspend so much disbelief that it diminished the novel's enjoyment and impact. Overall, it was an OK read which, for me, merits a 3 star rating.
September 25, 2016
One of the best books I have read in years. I rarely give a book 5 stars so that alone should tell you something. There is plenty of violence, so this book may not be appropriate for more sensitive readers. There were enough twists, turns, and surprises to keep me riveted and reading. This was a book that I could not put down. With all of the terrorist attacks the last few years, I wish we could come up with a solution like the author did in this story.
December 18, 2015
This is only my third book by Mr. McDonald and I'm hooked! His writing is incredibly fluid, perfectly descriptive, and easy to follow....before throwing in the biggest twists! This book teases the reader with expectations and plot twists that are absolutely delicious in their execution. Definitely an author to follow completely!
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January 21, 2014Hard to put down!
This is the first book I've read by this author and it was a great story. I was up half t night finishing it because I couldn't wait to see how it ended! Will definitely read other books McDonald has written!
This is the first book I've read by this author and it was a great story. I was up half t night finishing it because I couldn't wait to see how it ended! Will definitely read other books McDonald has written!
February 20, 2014
Page turner
Page turner
It keeps you turning the pages. A little predictable but very entertaining nonetheless. A great quick read to bring on a vacation when you've got time to kill.
Page turner
It keeps you turning the pages. A little predictable but very entertaining nonetheless. A great quick read to bring on a vacation when you've got time to kill.
September 3, 2015
Not my genre
This seemed to be written very well but I couldn't finish it. It's not my type of book but I thought since it was free that I'd try it. I got bored a couple chapters in but for people who like this type it seems likely that it would be good
This seemed to be written very well but I couldn't finish it. It's not my type of book but I thought since it was free that I'd try it. I got bored a couple chapters in but for people who like this type it seems likely that it would be good
September 26, 2015
Holy Cow! This was one of those books that you might as well get your coffee ready because you'll be on a roller coaster ride as soon as you start and you'll want to keep riding all night long. I figured it out but it didn't matter, I was hooked.
January 4, 2016
Excellent read!
From the very first page, this book grabs hold and refuses to let go. A fantastic combination of political and medical mystery, one that you invest yourself in and you hate to see it end.
From the very first page, this book grabs hold and refuses to let go. A fantastic combination of political and medical mystery, one that you invest yourself in and you hate to see it end.
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December 21, 2013Like it
a good read.
love the ending - I will probably read it again. on to my next venture. I can't wait.
a good read.
love the ending - I will probably read it again. on to my next venture. I can't wait.
January 1, 2014
Traitor
I'm retired military and love good who dunits and this one was brilliant. Murray McDonald is now my new favorite author.
I'm retired military and love good who dunits and this one was brilliant. Murray McDonald is now my new favorite author.
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January 5, 2014Great read
this book will have you thrilled! ending with a new twist-I didn't see coming. I would reccommend this book to you.
this book will have you thrilled! ending with a new twist-I didn't see coming. I would reccommend this book to you.
January 7, 2014
A fast-paced, engaging story that I could hardly put down.
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March 15, 2014
Traitor is a good spy ride based in the post-9/11 terrorist genre. Similar to a movie by the same name featuring Don Cheadle. Fast-paced with lots of action and some fun characters.
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