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Justin Hall #13
Covert Assassin: A Justin Hall Spy Thriller: Assassination International Espionage Suspense Mission - Book 13
Two rogue agents.
A brilliant assassin.
Her Majesty, the Kremlin, and the People’s Republic ready to war.
Can Justin stop the Covert Assassin?
CIS deadliest spy, Justin Hall, is sent to find a rogue British operative suspected of treason. The mission escalates when Justin discovers a brilliant assassination plot against Russia’s president, which forces him to ally with Chinese foreign security tracking their own missing agent.
Justin and his dubious Chinese partner uncover a chilling connection between the two wanted operatives. Now with no time to look back, and lives at stake, Justin is in a relentless race across the globe to stop Her Majesty, the Kremlin, and the People’s Republic from an all-out war.
Covert Assassin’s fast-paced plot twists, relentless action, and cleverly crafted characters will leave you breathless. Enjoy the hottest thriller of the season, loaded with espionage intrigue, suspense and action.
- GenresThriller
142 pages, Paperback
Published November 18, 2023
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Ethan Jones
110 books660 followersEthan Jones is an international bestselling author of over 50 assassin thriller and suspense novels. His books have sold over two hundred thousand copies in over seventy countries. Ethan has lived in four continents. He has worked for the American Embassy and does mission work around the globe. He’s a lawyer by trade.
His goal is to provide clean, clever and white-knuckled entertainment for his valued readers. Free of sex, language, or excessive violence, but full of fast-paced, action-packed suspense with unsuspecting twists and turns.
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His goal is to provide clean, clever and white-knuckled entertainment for his valued readers. Free of sex, language, or excessive violence, but full of fast-paced, action-packed suspense with unsuspecting twists and turns.
When he’s not writing or researching, you can find Ethan helping, hiking, hanging out with family/friends, or traveling the world.
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September 3, 2018
There is lots of action going on and I'm always wondering who's really trying to help and who is not. You just never know. Another great story by Ethan Jones.
August 26, 2018
A global thrill ride as Justin and Carrie team with their UK and Chinese counterparts to prevent an international incident and thwart the assassination of the Russian president. As expected with an Ethan Jones novel, the action is non-stop, with secrets and double-crosses around every corner. Who really is an ally and who’s just an enemy in disguise? And can Justin and Carrie apprehend the right assassin before it’s too late? This book kept me anxiously flipping pages to see what would happen next and how it would end. I can’t wait to see where my favorite Canadian operatives end up next.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
June 1, 2018
Covert Assassin is another awesome, fast paced, action packed spy thriller with a very well developed storyline and keeps pushing and testing Justin Hall and Carrie O'Connor’s limits at every turn that kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page.
Loved that Carrie is on the same mission to find a missing British agent and discover a plot to assassinate the Russian President while working with yang Ng - A Chinese Intelligence operative.
Justin acknowledges that he can trust Carrie and she always has his back as he has hers but that’s as far as trust goes. The constant plot twists and turns kept me intrigued and surprised and I refused to put the book down.
I highly recommend this book and can read Covert Assassin without reading the previous ones, I highly recommend you read them in order to get a complete picture of the path Justin and Carrie have been on.
While I haven't read all of Mr Jones books, I sure have enjoyed the ones I've read and Covert Assassin is no exception and well worth the read.
Thank you Mr Jones for another intriguing and exciting read and looking forward to the next book in the Justin Hall, Carrie O'Connor or Javin Pierce book.
Loved that Carrie is on the same mission to find a missing British agent and discover a plot to assassinate the Russian President while working with yang Ng - A Chinese Intelligence operative.
Justin acknowledges that he can trust Carrie and she always has his back as he has hers but that’s as far as trust goes. The constant plot twists and turns kept me intrigued and surprised and I refused to put the book down.
I highly recommend this book and can read Covert Assassin without reading the previous ones, I highly recommend you read them in order to get a complete picture of the path Justin and Carrie have been on.
While I haven't read all of Mr Jones books, I sure have enjoyed the ones I've read and Covert Assassin is no exception and well worth the read.
Thank you Mr Jones for another intriguing and exciting read and looking forward to the next book in the Justin Hall, Carrie O'Connor or Javin Pierce book.
May 31, 2018
Covert operatives of the Canadian Intelligence Service (CIS) Justin Hall and his partner, Carrie O’Conner, are tracking down a missing British Special Air Service (SAS) after the SAS contacted CIS. The book begins with Justin meeting a young man in Ireland who claims to have vague information about an un-named foreign dignitary’s visit to London that he obtained from a member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). The information supposedly came from a member of the MI5, the domestic security intelligence agency of the United Kingdom. MI5 is similar to America’s FBI. Oh, and the Chinese are involved. Wow!
While walking on a street, a car stops and Ying Ng, a Chinese intelligence operative with MSS (Chinese intelligence), tells him her boss want to meet him and discuss her cousin who is going to visit London “with evil intentions.” Ying’s boss tells Justin the cousin is a former MSS operator is going to be responsible for assassinating the visiting Russian president.
What’s even more interesting is how current Jones takes his story. He writes Ying saying, “The US president’s Twitter outbursts have become so common, predictable, and pathetic that few people pay attention to them.”
Where have you seen any reference to President Trump in any other current novel? It’s at least a rare account.
Follow Justin and Carrie as they discover the truth about the upcoming assassination by a “covert assassin” and their attempts to stop it.
It’s an exciting ride for sure!
While walking on a street, a car stops and Ying Ng, a Chinese intelligence operative with MSS (Chinese intelligence), tells him her boss want to meet him and discuss her cousin who is going to visit London “with evil intentions.” Ying’s boss tells Justin the cousin is a former MSS operator is going to be responsible for assassinating the visiting Russian president.
What’s even more interesting is how current Jones takes his story. He writes Ying saying, “The US president’s Twitter outbursts have become so common, predictable, and pathetic that few people pay attention to them.”
Where have you seen any reference to President Trump in any other current novel? It’s at least a rare account.
Follow Justin and Carrie as they discover the truth about the upcoming assassination by a “covert assassin” and their attempts to stop it.
It’s an exciting ride for sure!
June 3, 2018
Covert operatives of the Canadian Intelligence Service (CIS) Justin Hall and his partner, Carrie O’Conner, are tracking down a missing British Special Air Service (SAS) after the SAS contacted CIS. The book begins with Justin meeting a young man in Ireland who claims to have vague information about an un-named foreign dignitary’s visit to London that he obtained from a member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). The information supposedly came from a member of the MI5, the domestic security intelligence agency of the United Kingdom. MI5 is similar to America’s FBI. Oh, and the Chinese are involved. Wow!
While walking on a street, a car stops and Ying Ng, a Chinese intelligence operative with MSS (Chinese intelligence), tells him her boss want to meet him and discuss her cousin who is going to visit London “with evil intentions.” Ying’s boss tells Justin the cousin is a former MSS operator is going to be responsible for assassinating the visiting Russian president.
What’s even more interesting is how current Jones takes his story. He writes Ying saying, “The US president’s Twitter outbursts have become so common, predictable, and pathetic that few people pay attention to them.”
Where have you seen any reference to President Trump in any other current novel? It’s at least a rare account.
Follow Justin and Carrie as they discover the truth about the upcoming assassination by a “covert assassin” and their attempts to stop it.
It’s an exciting ride for sure!
While walking on a street, a car stops and Ying Ng, a Chinese intelligence operative with MSS (Chinese intelligence), tells him her boss want to meet him and discuss her cousin who is going to visit London “with evil intentions.” Ying’s boss tells Justin the cousin is a former MSS operator is going to be responsible for assassinating the visiting Russian president.
What’s even more interesting is how current Jones takes his story. He writes Ying saying, “The US president’s Twitter outbursts have become so common, predictable, and pathetic that few people pay attention to them.”
Where have you seen any reference to President Trump in any other current novel? It’s at least a rare account.
Follow Justin and Carrie as they discover the truth about the upcoming assassination by a “covert assassin” and their attempts to stop it.
It’s an exciting ride for sure!
June 8, 2018
Covert Assassin
Justin Hall #13
By Ethan Jones
Everyone's, well mine at least, favorite intelligence agent is back with a new mission. CIS is assisting in trying to locate a missing British agent- one whose disappearance is highly suspicious. But each lead takes Justin Hall and Carrie O'Connor into a more intricate web of misdirection, omission, and half-truths.
This mission will find Justin and Carrie working with different international intelligence agencies whose help may be more hindrance than aid. And when a potential threat to a foreign dignitary is uncovered time and conflicting intelligence is working against them.
Covert Assassin by Author Ethan Jones is the latest Justin Hall thriller and what a mess of undercutting by foreign intelligence agencies! With a threat that could upend the current political balance in not only the region but the world, Justin and Carrie have their work cut out for them. The most difficult part of this assignment staying alive long enough to determine who to trust.
If you like intense no let up action this is one book you don't want to miss out on. And if you haven't read any of the previous Justin Hall books that won't be a problem as it easy to get into these books from the opening line and not feel as though you are missing something vital to the story. Highly recommended and word of warning you'll want to stay up late to find out just what comes next!
Justin Hall #13
By Ethan Jones
Everyone's, well mine at least, favorite intelligence agent is back with a new mission. CIS is assisting in trying to locate a missing British agent- one whose disappearance is highly suspicious. But each lead takes Justin Hall and Carrie O'Connor into a more intricate web of misdirection, omission, and half-truths.
This mission will find Justin and Carrie working with different international intelligence agencies whose help may be more hindrance than aid. And when a potential threat to a foreign dignitary is uncovered time and conflicting intelligence is working against them.
Covert Assassin by Author Ethan Jones is the latest Justin Hall thriller and what a mess of undercutting by foreign intelligence agencies! With a threat that could upend the current political balance in not only the region but the world, Justin and Carrie have their work cut out for them. The most difficult part of this assignment staying alive long enough to determine who to trust.
If you like intense no let up action this is one book you don't want to miss out on. And if you haven't read any of the previous Justin Hall books that won't be a problem as it easy to get into these books from the opening line and not feel as though you are missing something vital to the story. Highly recommended and word of warning you'll want to stay up late to find out just what comes next!
June 5, 2018
The best Justin Hall spy thriller action adventure yet, couldn't put the book down!
This story continues around Justin Hall the CIS (Canadian Intelligence Service) a special covert operative and his partner Carrie. It starts with a informant of Justin’s being killed in Dublin in Ireland, but not before he advise gives just enough information to set the pace.
It then quickly moves to the MI6 headquarters situated in Vauxhall London where Justin learns of a possible assassination of the Russian President visiting London as well as hunting a missing SAS who may or may not be missing but dead; but is also indicated or maybe involved in the probable assassination? There also comes to light a possible Chinese connection? Justin is ordered to work with MI6 Agent Mandy Coole and things soon go from bad to worse with more killings and attempted killings, car chases which leads the story onto Iraq.
Justin crosses the Iraqi border and bullets, killings and double crosses eventually lead Justin to the truth. But can he prevent the assignation of the Russian President and stay alive?
A really brilliant fast auctioned packed story with lots of twists and turns which keeps you reading until the last page.
“Another great read the best yet!.?”
This story continues around Justin Hall the CIS (Canadian Intelligence Service) a special covert operative and his partner Carrie. It starts with a informant of Justin’s being killed in Dublin in Ireland, but not before he advise gives just enough information to set the pace.
It then quickly moves to the MI6 headquarters situated in Vauxhall London where Justin learns of a possible assassination of the Russian President visiting London as well as hunting a missing SAS who may or may not be missing but dead; but is also indicated or maybe involved in the probable assassination? There also comes to light a possible Chinese connection? Justin is ordered to work with MI6 Agent Mandy Coole and things soon go from bad to worse with more killings and attempted killings, car chases which leads the story onto Iraq.
Justin crosses the Iraqi border and bullets, killings and double crosses eventually lead Justin to the truth. But can he prevent the assignation of the Russian President and stay alive?
A really brilliant fast auctioned packed story with lots of twists and turns which keeps you reading until the last page.
“Another great read the best yet!.?”
June 1, 2018
Covert Assassin is another awesome, fast paced, action packed spy thriller with a very well developed storyline and keeps pushing and testing Justin Hall and Carrie O'Connor’s limits at every turn that kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page.
Loved that Carrie is on the same mission to find a missing British agent and discover a plot to assassinate the Russian President while working with yang Ng - A Chinese Intelligence operative.
Justin acknowledges that he can trust Carrie and she always has his back as he has hers but that’s as far as trust goes. The constant plot twists and turns kept me intrigued and surprised and I refused to put the book down.
I highly recommend this book and can read Covert Assassin without reading the previous ones, I highly recommend you read them in order to get a complete picture of the path Justin and Carrie have been on.
While I haven't read all of Mr Jones books, I sure have enjoyed the ones I've read and Covert Assassin is no exception and well worth the read.
Thank you Mr Jones for another intriguing and exciting read and looking forward to the next book in the Justin Hall, Carrie O'Connor or Javin Pierce book.
Loved that Carrie is on the same mission to find a missing British agent and discover a plot to assassinate the Russian President while working with yang Ng - A Chinese Intelligence operative.
Justin acknowledges that he can trust Carrie and she always has his back as he has hers but that’s as far as trust goes. The constant plot twists and turns kept me intrigued and surprised and I refused to put the book down.
I highly recommend this book and can read Covert Assassin without reading the previous ones, I highly recommend you read them in order to get a complete picture of the path Justin and Carrie have been on.
While I haven't read all of Mr Jones books, I sure have enjoyed the ones I've read and Covert Assassin is no exception and well worth the read.
Thank you Mr Jones for another intriguing and exciting read and looking forward to the next book in the Justin Hall, Carrie O'Connor or Javin Pierce book.
May 27, 2018
Justin and Carrie may have bitten off more than they thought with this mission. Sent to find a rogue operative, they find themselves in a mission that has more twists and turns than even they might be able to handle. A Chinese partner they are forced to partner with, an assassination plot against the Russian president. But with no one believing Justin when he brings them the information, Justin is in a race across the globe to stop a war between the Kremlin, the Queen and the People’s Republic. Will he be able to get there in time? With more twists and turns, ups and downs, this nail biting thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until it reaches its climatic end. Don’t miss this book #13 in the Justin Hall series. If you like Flynn, Thor Baldacci, Cooper, Ludlum or other writers of this type, you will love Ethan Jones.
May 28, 2018
The British Special Air Service has reached out to the Canadian Intelligence Service (CIS) for assistance in finding a missing SAS operative. Covert operative Justin Hall and partner, Carrie O’Connor, have already visited several countries following the information trail. Shortly after his arrival in Dublin, Justin is shot at, and he’s then involved in a knife and gun attack in London, both during meetings with assets. Various agencies seem keen to collaborate, but what is their motivation and can he trust any of them? Against Justin’s wishes, his boss assigns a new member to the team - his girlfriend, Karolin, who will be following up leads to help them!
Whether you are new to Justin Hall, or have read other books in the series, you’ll realise Justin has some difficulty following orders! I highly recommend this latest thriller by Ethan Jones.
Whether you are new to Justin Hall, or have read other books in the series, you’ll realise Justin has some difficulty following orders! I highly recommend this latest thriller by Ethan Jones.
May 12, 2018
Justin and his partner Carrie are at it again. This time they are paired with a Chinese foreign agent as they discover an assassination plot against Russia’s President on his visit to England.
As Justin and Carrie try to unravel the plot which continues to thicken as they find more and more lives are at stake, they find themselves in a race that spans the globe to attempt to thwart an all-out war between Her Majesty, the Kremlin and the People’s republic.
This has nail biting action, plot twists and characters that will leave you sitting on the edge of your seat.
Will Justin and Carrie solve the dilemma and bring peace? Don’t miss this latest book in the Justin Hall series. You won’t be sorry.
As Justin and Carrie try to unravel the plot which continues to thicken as they find more and more lives are at stake, they find themselves in a race that spans the globe to attempt to thwart an all-out war between Her Majesty, the Kremlin and the People’s republic.
This has nail biting action, plot twists and characters that will leave you sitting on the edge of your seat.
Will Justin and Carrie solve the dilemma and bring peace? Don’t miss this latest book in the Justin Hall series. You won’t be sorry.
June 8, 2018
Covert Assassin. Ethan Jones
Justin Hall and his partner Carrie are Canadian Intelligence Service clandestine agents. They have received intelligence from agents from the Chinese embassy that their will be an assassination attempt on the Russian presidents life while in London. Is the information correct? Or better yet, are the Chinese correct in their intelligence or are they the assassin's.... This is a gripping, highly suspenseful non stop and explosive thriller from page one. I highly recommend!
Justin Hall and his partner Carrie are Canadian Intelligence Service clandestine agents. They have received intelligence from agents from the Chinese embassy that their will be an assassination attempt on the Russian presidents life while in London. Is the information correct? Or better yet, are the Chinese correct in their intelligence or are they the assassin's.... This is a gripping, highly suspenseful non stop and explosive thriller from page one. I highly recommend!
May 26, 2018
Another thriller from Ethan Jones. Justin and Carrie are sent to find a rogue agent. They discover a plot to assassinate the Russian president. Carrie is captured in a prison, but escapes to find Justin.
Justin makes a deal with the Chinese in order to free Carrie, unknowing she is out.
There are heart pounding moments. It will keep your interest from the beginning until the end.
Justin makes a deal with the Chinese in order to free Carrie, unknowing she is out.
There are heart pounding moments. It will keep your interest from the beginning until the end.
June 16, 2018
This is what, the 13th in this series. The characters have developed enormously since #1. Nice to see Justin and Carrie back after a break, (not knocking Javin!!). Good to see that the author recognises these developments and is re-writing book #1. Hey, I keep asking, but how about Justin and Javin together? They both work for CIS after all!!
June 28, 2018
Here is another faced paced adventure with Justin and Carrie. The twists and turns just keep coming
And we don't know who to trust in this adventure. Justin Hall has come a long way since his first adventure in "Artic war games"
I would encourage you to start reading the adventures of Justin and Carrie.
And we don't know who to trust in this adventure. Justin Hall has come a long way since his first adventure in "Artic war games"
I would encourage you to start reading the adventures of Justin and Carrie.
May 27, 2018
This is another action-packed story in the Justin Hall series. As always, Justin and Carrie are neck deep in danger and intrigue. They must race against time to save the Russian president, while also dealing with a rogue agent and the Chinese. It's a heart-pounding ride from start to finish.
May 30, 2018
A very well written hot thriller with an excellent storyline and great realistic characters. Contains plenty of action and several plot twists. Lots of suspense and international intrigue. A great book and series that was hard to put down. I would highly recommend this author and his books.
June 8, 2018
The Covert Assassin (Justin Hall #13) is another fast-paced thriller. With each book he writes, Ethan Jones continues to polish his craft, perhaps the author’s best work to date with this character. Another very good read. As always I look forward to Jones' next book.
June 12, 2018
An Action packed Book.
An Action packed book. Ethan Jones keeps the reader involved. It is very interesting of the detail about the difference cities and locations. An exciting author.
An Action packed book. Ethan Jones keeps the reader involved. It is very interesting of the detail about the difference cities and locations. An exciting author.
June 11, 2018
A very good book
It was a really good book as always a Justin Hall books are are always good you haven't read any of them yet give them a try you want be disappointed
It was a really good book as always a Justin Hall books are are always good you haven't read any of them yet give them a try you want be disappointed
June 12, 2018
Great action paced story. Another great story. Looking forward to the next book.
January 6, 2022
I’ve read and loved almost every book in the Justin Hall series and Ethan Jones has hit the target (forgive the pun!) every time. He delivers fast paced action featuring interesting characters wrapped up in complex and addictive plots. Covert Assassin is as good as anything featured in the series and, as I’ve said before and will likely keep saying, as good as anything in the genre. This book has it all from globe spanning story line to action scenes that make the pages fly by. Justin Hall, and his CIS partner Carrie O’Connor, are tasked with finding out what happened with a British operative who has disappeared leaving a dead partner in his wake. Then Chinese officials through a plot to kill the Russian president into the mix. The story weaves this way and that and is peppered with the author's trademark skill for action. It’s another book of top quality storytelling combined with excellent delivery.
November 16, 2024
Jason and Carrie are in London after receiving information about an upcoming attack on the Russian president who will be coming to London in a few weeks time. The alleged assassin is suspected to be a rogue Chinese operative. The pair are assigned to work with a Chinese agent to find and stop the rogue agent. But all is not as it seems to be. It seems their Chinese partner has other plans and it is up to Justin and Carrie to stop the attack and to deal with their supposed partner and to stay alive themselves.
September 18, 2024
Must read!!
Oh! What a surprising ending!
Justin and Carrie are definitely two people that you want on your side. With them, you can conquer anything!
Being with them as they suffer devastating losses and then when they are on top of the world makes you feel so scared for them yet so proud.
To read about the different cultures and languages that they deal with can be so exciting! Off I go to the next segment of their travels and accomplishments.
Oh! What a surprising ending!
Justin and Carrie are definitely two people that you want on your side. With them, you can conquer anything!
Being with them as they suffer devastating losses and then when they are on top of the world makes you feel so scared for them yet so proud.
To read about the different cultures and languages that they deal with can be so exciting! Off I go to the next segment of their travels and accomplishments.
February 19, 2022
If there is one thing you can guarantee, is that any of Ethan Jones' books are time really well spent. All stories are very well written and he has you hooked from the start to the finish. Another great job Ethan!
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