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Matt Drake #7
Blood Vengeance
In the pivotal novel of the Matt Drake series, everything changes.Matt Drake's team is torn apart around him. The President of the United States is abducted. America and the world sit before their TV screens, shuddering in disbelief as Washington DC itself comes under attack. The Blood King is back!
The night has never been so dark, the dawn so far out of reach. Who will live and who will die? Mai Kitano's long-lost parents are being held captive by her old clan in Tokyo. The stakes couldn't be higher as she fights to save their lives. The SPEAR team struggle on through their own losses, battling through the Capitol's nightmare streets to save the President until at last they are faced with an army of the Blood King's men. They mount the battlements of a castle in Death Valley to make a last stand--determined to make the last good fight of their lives truly epic.
237 pages, ebook
First published January 13, 2014
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David Leadbeater
90 books1,104 followersInternational bestselling author of twenty one thrillers, thirteen in the Matt Drake Action/Adventure series, also The Disavowed and Alicia Myles series'. All available for the Amazon Kindle.
Website - www.davidleadbeater.com
Reader of multiple genres. Husband. Father of two beautiful girls, aged 5 and 7. Joss Whedon fan.
Website - www.davidleadbeater.com
Reader of multiple genres. Husband. Father of two beautiful girls, aged 5 and 7. Joss Whedon fan.
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January 17, 2014
Well David you have certainly delivered again, from the first page to the last you cannot put this book down and when you do get to the end your are as exhausted as the rest of the characters, what is going to happen next..... bring it on David I cannot wait for "Last Man Standing"
January 20, 2020
Blood Vengeance (Matt Drake Book 7) - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Another rip-roaring, all-action adventure with the SPEAR Team, a covert US organisation answerable to the POTUS via the Secretary of State/their immediate boss, Jonathan Gates, having to go all-out to survive and save the lives of innocents - especially their nearest and dearest - following the daring escape from prison of their former Nemesis, The Blood King, Kovalenko the Russian megalomaniac.
The eponymous Blood Vengeance is the Blood King's ultimate revenge against arch-enemies Matt Drake, Mai Kitano, Haden Jaye, Mano Kinimata, Thorsten Dahl, Alicia Myles,their families and even those more tenuously connected to them at their HQ.
Meanwhile Mai must return to the land and the Clan that forged her into the deadly Ninja warrior she is now, to face up to a past that she thought was firmly behind her. What outcome faces her?
How did Blood King and his allies escape from the Death Valley facility?
Can the team survive the devastation - both emotional and physical?
Who returns from Japan with Mai? What happens to Jonathan Gates?
Who's the first victim of Blood King and his evil partners in crime?
The action is non-stop and is enough to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. A series that will change your book reading habits for life. Get them all and enjoy Blood Vengeance et al by the inimitable David Leadbeater as soon as you possibly can. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Another rip-roaring, all-action adventure with the SPEAR Team, a covert US organisation answerable to the POTUS via the Secretary of State/their immediate boss, Jonathan Gates, having to go all-out to survive and save the lives of innocents - especially their nearest and dearest - following the daring escape from prison of their former Nemesis, The Blood King, Kovalenko the Russian megalomaniac.
The eponymous Blood Vengeance is the Blood King's ultimate revenge against arch-enemies Matt Drake, Mai Kitano, Haden Jaye, Mano Kinimata, Thorsten Dahl, Alicia Myles,their families and even those more tenuously connected to them at their HQ.
Meanwhile Mai must return to the land and the Clan that forged her into the deadly Ninja warrior she is now, to face up to a past that she thought was firmly behind her. What outcome faces her?
How did Blood King and his allies escape from the Death Valley facility?
Can the team survive the devastation - both emotional and physical?
Who returns from Japan with Mai? What happens to Jonathan Gates?
Who's the first victim of Blood King and his evil partners in crime?
The action is non-stop and is enough to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. A series that will change your book reading habits for life. Get them all and enjoy Blood Vengeance et al by the inimitable David Leadbeater as soon as you possibly can. Satisfaction guaranteed!
September 17, 2022
If you want fast, exciting, action packed stories with a great cast of characters and lots of banter, this series is for you!
At the time of writing this review there have been 28 Matt Drake books and 16 related spin-offs! More than enough to keep you entertained for some time!
Matt Drake's team is torn apart around him. The President of the United States is abducted. America and the world sit before their TV screens, shuddering in disbelief as Washington DC itself comes under attack. The Blood King is back!
At the time of writing this review there have been 28 Matt Drake books and 16 related spin-offs! More than enough to keep you entertained for some time!
Matt Drake's team is torn apart around him. The President of the United States is abducted. America and the world sit before their TV screens, shuddering in disbelief as Washington DC itself comes under attack. The Blood King is back!
October 28, 2020
Blood Vengeance is the 9th book in the Matt Bannister series. Ken Pratt has written an inspirational thriller that tackles the subject of vengeance. Chusi survived an 1863 Massacre. He finds out who was responsible for his families murder. Can Matt help Chusi forgive? Mr Bannister has written strong characters that have realistic problems that are hard to solve. If you enjoy inspirational clean westerns, I can recommend this book and series
March 29, 2023
Started to read this, but the series isn’t going the way in the style I like to read. It’s a great series, well written, but not for me. I started it for the archeological aspect and it’s flowing away from that and more into action/terrorism stuff. So, I’m going to say goodbye to Drake and his team and move on.
August 29, 2017
Heart stopping
David Leadbeater write an intense heart racing book. So gripping it's difficult to put down, never a dull moment.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good intense thriller. What a great way to spend time.
David Leadbeater write an intense heart racing book. So gripping it's difficult to put down, never a dull moment.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good intense thriller. What a great way to spend time.
June 19, 2019
Well I did not expect that
No spoilers here but blimey this had some shockers in it. Highly entertaining and hard to put down. The team dynamics changed a little and some good characters left the party. Thoroughly recommended x
No spoilers here but blimey this had some shockers in it. Highly entertaining and hard to put down. The team dynamics changed a little and some good characters left the party. Thoroughly recommended x
January 23, 2019
Fabulous
Amazing series so far, actually can’t put it down and don’t want to get to the end. Best I’ve read in years.
Amazing series so far, actually can’t put it down and don’t want to get to the end. Best I’ve read in years.
February 1, 2019
Worst so far.
The worst in seris so far. Repetitive. It feels like he had no new ideas for this one. Rehashed bad guy. Rehashed battle scenes.
The worst in seris so far. Repetitive. It feels like he had no new ideas for this one. Rehashed bad guy. Rehashed battle scenes.
January 16, 2020
Addicted
I am addicted to this action series. Loving the characters gets and the thrilling adventures as they face to face the world from evil.
I am addicted to this action series. Loving the characters gets and the thrilling adventures as they face to face the world from evil.
January 18, 2017
keeps you up reading
I am enjoying the different ways you split the team up. It could use some work and finese but I'm not a published writer it's just hard to follow at times. I love the action, real people personalities, descriptions of places worldwide ect.
I am enjoying the different ways you split the team up. It could use some work and finese but I'm not a published writer it's just hard to follow at times. I love the action, real people personalities, descriptions of places worldwide ect.
February 12, 2015
A SIMPLE MAN'S REVIEW:
This book was nonstop action! The Blood King is back and has a plan to continue his blood vengeance. There is chaos and fighting everywhere and
SPEAR is right in the middle of it. Obviously I won't tell you who lives and dies, but some of the main characters don't make it to the next book. But even with the losses, I enjoyed this book like the first few "Matt Drake" stories. Fun, quick, and bloody.
This book was nonstop action! The Blood King is back and has a plan to continue his blood vengeance. There is chaos and fighting everywhere and
SPEAR is right in the middle of it. Obviously I won't tell you who lives and dies, but some of the main characters don't make it to the next book. But even with the losses, I enjoyed this book like the first few "Matt Drake" stories. Fun, quick, and bloody.
July 20, 2015
This book was non-stop from start to finish.
Matt Drake and friends did it again-saved the world. When you read these books, you feel you are right in the book with the characters. Mr Leadbeater has a way of keeping his readers interested, no, intrigued, until the very end. I want to go on and read last man standing, but hate to see the end of the Matt Drake series. I'm hooked though, so on to Last Man Standing!
Matt Drake and friends did it again-saved the world. When you read these books, you feel you are right in the book with the characters. Mr Leadbeater has a way of keeping his readers interested, no, intrigued, until the very end. I want to go on and read last man standing, but hate to see the end of the Matt Drake series. I'm hooked though, so on to Last Man Standing!
March 8, 2014
I have been a fan of all the Matt Drake books I wait eagerly for each instalment and I'm never disappointed. Blood Vengence is true to form, it's exciting and fast paced, I feel I know all the characters so well , they're almost family so when they suffer I feel for them. Bring in the next chapter soon please
August 31, 2016
Matt Drake and the SPEAR team are back. The book starts at break neck speed & is a real rollercoaster ride, no one is safe!! Already looking forward to the conclusion of this story line and the spin off series feating Alicia Myles, would live to see the mad Swede get a series too.
June 24, 2014
Great
I greatly enjoyed your descriptive and often informative, yet interesting phrasing structures. I have truly enjoyed your work which leaves me in great anticipation of your next addition.
I greatly enjoyed your descriptive and often informative, yet interesting phrasing structures. I have truly enjoyed your work which leaves me in great anticipation of your next addition.
June 27, 2016
Gut Wrenching Thriller
Of course you've read all the previous books in the series. Well this one is like a punch to the stomach and will leave you breathless. All primed to dive into book 8 now.
Of course you've read all the previous books in the series. Well this one is like a punch to the stomach and will leave you breathless. All primed to dive into book 8 now.
February 9, 2014
Every book in this series is better than the last! Can't wait for no. 8!:)
March 16, 2014
Wild ride
great action book with plot turns and twists. The Blood King is a scary dude. if u love military action this series is for you
great action book with plot turns and twists. The Blood King is a scary dude. if u love military action this series is for you
May 20, 2014
Awsome
Another great offering from David Leadbeater. It is a non stop globe trotting thrill ride that just doesn't let up. I can't wait for the next installment.
Another great offering from David Leadbeater. It is a non stop globe trotting thrill ride that just doesn't let up. I can't wait for the next installment.
July 13, 2015
It was a typical shoot em up action book. It was more shocking than anything with quite a few unexpected twists. Definitely read if you are reading the series!
February 17, 2016
Great book
Each book plays off the others and really Ned to be read in order. The author has been able to keep the action going without stagnatng the characters.
Each book plays off the others and really Ned to be read in order. The author has been able to keep the action going without stagnatng the characters.
January 18, 2017
Oh my god....
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