Double Agent

Tyler Wolf #1

by Jack Mars

“Thriller writing at its best.”
--Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)
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From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a groundbreaking new espionage thriller in the early days of the Cold War, a rookie CIA agent teams up with a female KGB defector to avert nuclear war.

At the outset of the Cold War, in the ruins of postwar Europe, rookie CIA Agent Tyler Wolf must navigate a precarious partnership with the captivating Anya Fedorov, dazzled by her beauty and intellect, and unsure if he can truly trust her. Their first stop a Nazi extremist from exposing state secrets and reigniting a war. Can they stop him before he ignites an inferno between two superpowers?

DOUBLE AGENT is the first book in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed author Jack Mars, whose books have received over 10,000 five-star reviews and ratings.

The Tyler Wolf series is an exciting and unpredictable espionage thriller that will keep you hooked from start to finish. With a rich history and two captivating heroes, this action-packed series will have you turning pages late into the night. Fans of Vince Flynn, Lee Child, and Tom Clancy are sure to fall in love.

Future books in the series are also available!

“Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down.”
--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)
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“One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)
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Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Espionage, Historical, Mystery Thriller, Spy Thriller

156 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 2, 2024

About the author

Jack Mars is author of the bestselling LUKE STONE thriller series, which include the suspense thrillers ANY MEANS NECESSARY (book #1), OATH OF OFFICE (book #2) and SITUATION ROOM (book #3).

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can’t imagine being a spy. Not being able to trust anyone even though sometimes you might have to if you want to survive would be awful. This had a lot of tense moments and our hero got shot…a lot! I really liked the interaction between Anya, an older and much more experienced KGB spy and Tyler, a younger and very inexperienced CIA agent. This is a short fast paced historical piece that I found quite enjoyable.

[Lori Gay · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to this and it was a shorter story than I usually do. The plot was ok as was the character development. I just don't think I enjoy shorter books. I like to really emerse myself in the story and it just was too quick with the plot. Easy read and interesting, I will definitely try other books by him.

[Nadia O'Reilly]

Audiobook

[Mandy Walkden-Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

Skip this unless you’re extremely bored or desperate. Disappointing.

I’m being generous giving it 2* instead of 1-5* which is pretty much where it realistically ranks.

This is definitely not a terribly believable spy thriller, in fact I’m wondering if the (usually adept) author has ever even read a single spy fiction tome before.

The Russian spy seems fairly experienced but even she does stupidly rookie things, presumably with the sole purpose of propelling the plot in whatever direction the author has chosen. And as for Tyler Wolf, I’ve never come across such a bumbling, inept spy in my (long) life and hundreds of spy literature consumed. He’s an annoying idjit.

Too many plain dumbass decisions to treat this as a serious espionage thriller, it’s mildly amusing in places but only due to the sheer idiocy on display.
I’m really not sure why I even bothered reading its sequel, maybe in the vain hope it would be an improvement. Sadly, it was not.

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

A different kind of Jack Mars book.

Tyler was very green for a field agent with the CIA and didn’t know anything about being a spy. Naya was a very experienced agent for the Soviet Union. Them working together was like a cat and mouse playing. He couldn’t keep up. She was telling and showing him what to say and do. By the end of the book Tyler was catching up and acting more knowledgeable about the spy game. The CIA just needs to figure out if Naya is going to be a double agent for the CIA and tell them information about the Soviet Union or give the Soviet Union information on the workings of the CIA.

[Manfred · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another new series by Jack Mars, this time set in post WWII Berlin, 1948. A rookie CIA agent, Tyler Wolf, is sent to Russia to get in contact with a female agent. She actually saves him from an attack and accompanies him to Berlin. There she tells him, she wants to work as a double agent. After consulting his boss, they both are tasked with hunting down a surviving nazi, who attacks the occupying forces in Berlin. Another interesting read by Jack Mars.

[Beach Bum · Rating 3 out of 5]

Average

Late 1940s spy thriller, CIA has just been created and is playing catch up against the Soviets
Tyler Wolf is a new agent, with very little clue and so much to learn, that gets teamed up with an experienced soviet spy, chasing the remnants of the Nazi party
The premise is ok, you can guess where the series is going, the only real question is, who is double crossing who and that may take a number of books to determine

[Paula J · Rating 4 out of 5]

First in a series

I like the author and came across this new series. It leaves the reader wondering and is good but not great. I am undecided about the second book - but I will likely try it and see if it captures me. The male spy seems naive, and I am not sure how that settles with me at this point.

[The United and the Irish States set me Wild · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tyler is a lovely spy for the CIA. He sort of falls for Anya, the KGB defector. Together they avert a nuclear war. Tyler breaks apart the detonator in a mass rally much to the displeasure of the pro-Nazi Muller.
I loved the distinct and tasteful character of Tyler to an extent that made me inclined to award this book 5 stars.

[Tom Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Series Start

Jack Mars really knows how to start a series. Rookie CIA agent, very early stages of the Cold War, post war Berlin. Teams up with a Soviet spy. More to come. Definitely stay on for the wild ride!

[lynn woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Double Agent

Great story. If you enjoy stories of post World War II, this is the book for you. Two foreign agents from different backgrounds work together to blend their ethics to get their job done.

[Pam Venne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jack Mars knows how to write mystery books that keep your attention. He builds interesting characters and keeps the action rolling. Since the books are a series, you tend to guess the outcome, but you don't mind because the action is so good.

[Dave Scibetta · Rating 3 out of 5]

an enjoyable read

I enjoyed the thrust of the story and the issues that both sides faced in post😄war Berlin. Unfortunately I did not think the writing was up to the standards of many other authors of this genre.

[Anaya Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book had a good story line, wasn’t thrilled with the AI voice. It was too monotone and found it difficult to keep my attention.

[Dirk Thalen · Rating 3 out of 5]

kan beter

Niet de betere Jack Mars, wel uitgelezen.
De 5de van hem gelezen en kijken wat de volgende brengt.
Dus hoopvol

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn’t love the AI narrator with the Max Headroom glitches. Story was OK but just that… OK.

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cold war thrills!

Jack has once again hit it out of the park. Tyler Wolf and the beginnings of the CIA in post war Germany/Europe. Looking forward to the next!

[John Roach, · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enthralling story

[Dana Reale · Rating 2 out of 5]

Book sucked

[Don Baskerville · Rating 5 out of 5]

read it in one setting

a book that did not falter in pace from the first to the last page.
The plot twisted and turned as it unfolded.
Skilfully written.

[Nicola Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grey

What a fantastic and thrilling read. Tyler is a hero just finding his feet in the CIA! Lots of twists and turns!

[Richard Gash · Rating 1 out of 5]

No depth to the characters. The plot is weak and the lack of any character development makes it a poor read.

[Joseph Trefethen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Audio reading of this book is flat, uninspiring. Story has elements that seem improbable.

[David A. Rosow · Rating 3 out of 5]

not his best

I guess this could be a continuing series of frick and frack against dumb and dumber or not your choice.

[Jeroen in UK · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible! Full of clichés and no clue about spying

[Douglas Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty decent, took me ages to read because I got busy but the book was alright. Ending was rushed though.

[Garrett Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting historical spy novel very well told.

Tyler Wolf and his new found partner have their hands full trying to stop an assassination at a large conference in Europe.

[Jessica R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

Loved getting to know the characters and all their backgrounds. The writing is creative and full of intrigue. Can’t wait to read the next one!

[Rosalba · Rating 3 out of 5]

Troppo superficiale

[james c beene · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read exciting throughout!

1st book in a long series that sets the stage well. Can’t wait to read others. A couple of Cold War spies saving the world.