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Alex Mason #13
Son of Hell
NEVER HAS SO MUCH BEEN AT STAKE, NEVER HAS THE PRIZE OF ABSOLUTE POWER BEEN MORE SEDUCTIVE...
Multiple time USA TODAY & Amazon 5-million copy bestselling authors DAVID ARCHER and BLAKE BANNER have combined forces to create one hell of a thriller series!
The world population is hurtling toward nine billion; some say more than the planet can support. Two titanic blocks rule that population – East and West – bound together in a global economy - and a secret, war to the death. Never has so much been at stake, never has the prize of absolute power been more seductive.
And never have the leaders of these titanic blocks been quite so insane.
Insane enough to invoke the Son of Hell, to bring the war out of the shadows and fire down from Heaven; and count the dead not in dozens but millions.
But in a war where the warriors are not men but robots and drones, how can you know your enemy?
When Mason and Gallin are sent into Ukraine to meet an undercover agent from Moscow, they cannot imagine the maze of deceit, terror and madness they have entered. In a mission that will take them from DC to Kiev, Brussels and ultimately Lithuania and Kaliningrad, Mason and Gallin will be fighting the ultimate war to save humanity from itself…
From the Son of Hell.
Fans of Bond, Rapp, Harvath, and The Gray Man will love Alex Mason. A man who is a law until himself. Who will stop at nothing to protect freedom and innocence. Archer and Banner are at their best in their debut co-authored series full of espionage, intrigue, politics, and death. If that sounds appealing, give Mason a try. You won't be disappointed.
Multiple time USA TODAY & Amazon 5-million copy bestselling authors DAVID ARCHER and BLAKE BANNER have combined forces to create one hell of a thriller series!
The world population is hurtling toward nine billion; some say more than the planet can support. Two titanic blocks rule that population – East and West – bound together in a global economy - and a secret, war to the death. Never has so much been at stake, never has the prize of absolute power been more seductive.
And never have the leaders of these titanic blocks been quite so insane.
Insane enough to invoke the Son of Hell, to bring the war out of the shadows and fire down from Heaven; and count the dead not in dozens but millions.
But in a war where the warriors are not men but robots and drones, how can you know your enemy?
When Mason and Gallin are sent into Ukraine to meet an undercover agent from Moscow, they cannot imagine the maze of deceit, terror and madness they have entered. In a mission that will take them from DC to Kiev, Brussels and ultimately Lithuania and Kaliningrad, Mason and Gallin will be fighting the ultimate war to save humanity from itself…
From the Son of Hell.
Fans of Bond, Rapp, Harvath, and The Gray Man will love Alex Mason. A man who is a law until himself. Who will stop at nothing to protect freedom and innocence. Archer and Banner are at their best in their debut co-authored series full of espionage, intrigue, politics, and death. If that sounds appealing, give Mason a try. You won't be disappointed.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2024
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David Archer
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David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
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February 12, 2025
From Russia with Revenge
A massacre in Russia, claims the British are responsible and the spider's web continues to weave an extravagant web for Mason and Gallial to untangle before the whole world is spun on its axis.
Once again they are paired by ODIN and Mossad to avert an event which could destroy both the UK and Israel. Plenty of bodies, plots and abuses of position and power.
A bit repetitive, each book has a number of unlawful men all being hit, punched, kicked, stabbed or shot in their genitals! Whilst I know this is a soft target, a little more variety, please.
A massacre in Russia, claims the British are responsible and the spider's web continues to weave an extravagant web for Mason and Gallial to untangle before the whole world is spun on its axis.
Once again they are paired by ODIN and Mossad to avert an event which could destroy both the UK and Israel. Plenty of bodies, plots and abuses of position and power.
A bit repetitive, each book has a number of unlawful men all being hit, punched, kicked, stabbed or shot in their genitals! Whilst I know this is a soft target, a little more variety, please.
November 25, 2024
Well done sequel!
This novel ties up so many loose ends that happened in previous stories. In my opinion, it is not required to have the previous story knowledge. You can read this without having read any prior Alex Mason book.. Jinx! This is book 13! Gotcha. Yes, you could read this as a stand alone story but seriously, why would you?? You'd be missing out on all the fun the rest of us have had with a dozen Alex Mason books under our belts. Totally up to you
This novel ties up so many loose ends that happened in previous stories. In my opinion, it is not required to have the previous story knowledge. You can read this without having read any prior Alex Mason book.. Jinx! This is book 13! Gotcha. Yes, you could read this as a stand alone story but seriously, why would you?? You'd be missing out on all the fun the rest of us have had with a dozen Alex Mason books under our belts. Totally up to you
October 26, 2024
Explosive commentary on international violence, power, and control
Familiar characters encounter world dynamics in familiar ways, this time to stop a radical Muslim power play. A radical Russian psychopath almost succeeds in stopping Alex and Gallin from exposing evil double agents. Fascinating possibilities appear not so fictional.
Familiar characters encounter world dynamics in familiar ways, this time to stop a radical Muslim power play. A radical Russian psychopath almost succeeds in stopping Alex and Gallin from exposing evil double agents. Fascinating possibilities appear not so fictional.
March 23, 2025
Great read
I really enjoy how the plots of the Alex Mason series revolve around issues which are currently possible. The characters are believable and well rounded. The action is well presented and there is always a bit of humor to lighten the intensity. This is a great read.
I really enjoy how the plots of the Alex Mason series revolve around issues which are currently possible. The characters are believable and well rounded. The action is well presented and there is always a bit of humor to lighten the intensity. This is a great read.
February 1, 2026
Characters are Memorable
Nero is my favorite but the fun levity of all the main characters. Evil is taken to a different level always ending in hope for humanity and democracy. AI is a visceral threat. It can control misguide and deceive us but we need the vigilance of humanity and democracy to mediate our survival.
Nero is my favorite but the fun levity of all the main characters. Evil is taken to a different level always ending in hope for humanity and democracy. AI is a visceral threat. It can control misguide and deceive us but we need the vigilance of humanity and democracy to mediate our survival.
October 14, 2024
OMG
I can see this happening. Author writes as if he is watching the characters not part of the action as in earlier books, but still a great story, and well worth reading. I shall be looking for his next adventure. Happy reading, enjoy yourself reading all his books.
I can see this happening. Author writes as if he is watching the characters not part of the action as in earlier books, but still a great story, and well worth reading. I shall be looking for his next adventure. Happy reading, enjoy yourself reading all his books.
October 18, 2024
Amazingly Revealing
What's impressive to me is how current and relevant the story lines are to what's happening in the world today. Opens the reader's eyes to political means of attempting to influence control on a worldwide scale. Much more than just a story!
What's impressive to me is how current and relevant the story lines are to what's happening in the world today. Opens the reader's eyes to political means of attempting to influence control on a worldwide scale. Much more than just a story!
October 30, 2024
great reading
A story of intrigue, cunning and deception at the highest level. To show how vulnerable the world status Quo is and how easy it would be to bring the world to the brink of WW3.
A story of intrigue, cunning and deception at the highest level. To show how vulnerable the world status Quo is and how easy it would be to bring the world to the brink of WW3.
November 7, 2024
This book is a continuation of a great series. The action move fairly fast and keeps the reader guessing and reading. Great believable characters and story line. I’m ready for the next book in the series.
November 16, 2024
Ripped from the headlines
The pair manage to find major trouble between Russia, Europe, and the Middle East. The West hangs in the balance. Well thought out and a lot of present days pressures revealed.
The pair manage to find major trouble between Russia, Europe, and the Middle East. The West hangs in the balance. Well thought out and a lot of present days pressures revealed.
December 21, 2024
Could be happening as we read it!
The number of people Mason and Gallon can trust seems to be in the single digits! They are on a mission to keep information from falling into the wrong hands and stop the perpetrators, but first they must identify them.
Fast-paced!
The number of people Mason and Gallon can trust seems to be in the single digits! They are on a mission to keep information from falling into the wrong hands and stop the perpetrators, but first they must identify them.
Fast-paced!
January 6, 2025
Alex Mason and Aila Gallin are teamed up again to make sense of a troubling puzzle!
Alex Mason and Aila Gallin are teamed together to prevent a. dismantling of the current potential disruption of the current alliances of the world powers!
Alex Mason and Aila Gallin are teamed together to prevent a. dismantling of the current potential disruption of the current alliances of the world powers!
April 22, 2025
CC1
Another excellent chapter in the Mason and Quilan saga .The Brussels trade minister and triple spy Joke try to hang out Mason and Quilan for being spys when it was the judge of Gauge and SIS minister who were traitors. 10 stars plus !!! Thanks Carl Clause
Another excellent chapter in the Mason and Quilan saga .The Brussels trade minister and triple spy Joke try to hang out Mason and Quilan for being spys when it was the judge of Gauge and SIS minister who were traitors. 10 stars plus !!! Thanks Carl Clause
October 12, 2024
Riveting
Another exciting and violent Alex Mason novel. We keep going deeper and deeper...where are we going to end up next?
Another exciting and violent Alex Mason novel. We keep going deeper and deeper...where are we going to end up next?
October 12, 2024
BEST Mason yet!!!
Timely and thought provoking plot that keeps you guessing to the end - and leaves you wondering is it based on fact or fiction.
Timely and thought provoking plot that keeps you guessing to the end - and leaves you wondering is it based on fact or fiction.
October 19, 2024
Excellent
Great and fun read I was kept in suspense the entire time I was reading the book. It was much fun.
Great and fun read I was kept in suspense the entire time I was reading the book. It was much fun.
October 21, 2024
Too Short
Another riveting tale that could be all too true. I lovely thrill ride with just enough twists to keep me guessing. Can’t wait for the next one!!
Another riveting tale that could be all too true. I lovely thrill ride with just enough twists to keep me guessing. Can’t wait for the next one!!
October 29, 2024
interesting read
The couple! What kind trouble next time? I was unable to put it down and was waiting to see what would happen to Lackland
The couple! What kind trouble next time? I was unable to put it down and was waiting to see what would happen to Lackland
December 17, 2024
Evil
This was a true picture of what will happen without the rule of law and a disregard of human rights. This is what every American should fear.
This was a true picture of what will happen without the rule of law and a disregard of human rights. This is what every American should fear.
May 29, 2025
I enjoyed this and all Alex Mason novels. Fast paced and current. I'm ready for Merchant of Death next!
July 29, 2025
Superb read
October 21, 2025
Who needs TV.
It was definitely one of the best if not the best book I have read In the last70 years so look forward to the next one.
It was definitely one of the best if not the best book I have read In the last70 years so look forward to the next one.
November 1, 2025
Great read!!
Never tire of your series. Alex and Alia make a great pair! I'm in awe how weave today's events into your books and they are on target.
Never tire of your series. Alex and Alia make a great pair! I'm in awe how weave today's events into your books and they are on target.
February 17, 2025
to much hypothetical good guy bad guy theories
The dynamic duo were at their best solving the worlds problems.
Their boss continued to eat his way toward death and an early grave.
The dynamic duo were at their best solving the worlds problems.
Their boss continued to eat his way toward death and an early grave.
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