Without Options: A Jake Adams International Espionage Thriller

Jake Adams International Thriller #7

by Trevor Scott

Jake Adams is a man on the run. The former CIA officer has survived one assassination attempt already, but just barely. His girlfriend wasn’t so lucky. And now someone else has tried. Jake has no choice but to go underground until he can discover who wants him dead and why. But Jake made many enemies during his career, and few friends. With a member of the Austrian Polizei and a German intelligence officer as his only allies, Jake sets out across Europe, fighting to stay one step ahead of the assassins who dog his every move. What he finds could not only end his life, but could shift the balance of power in the world.

“A damned good writer.”—David Hagberg, New York Times bestselling author.

“I enjoyed it very much. . .akin to Ludlum and Higgins. . .your background and writing skill should make this one a slam dunk. . .”—Dale Brown, New York Times bestselling author

“Non-stop action and intrigue from the first page! Get this book and enjoy the thrill ride!”—Scott McEwen, #1 New York Times Bestselling Co-Author of American Sniper on Cyber Shot

“A riveting thriller all the way through.”—Midwest Book Review on The Cold Edge

“Watch out Jason Bourne, you had met your match with Jake Adams!”—Suspense Magazine

“Not as technical and certainly shorter than Tom Clancy’s books but can be read in lieu of them.”—Library Journal

“Trevor Scott never fails to please.”—Midwest Book Review

“Vital Force is the riveting novel of rapidly paced, non-stop, action adventure. The stuff of which block-buster movies are made, Vital Force is very highly recommended reading for those who enjoy a well-crafted spy-thriller story.”—Midwest Book Review

“Author Trevor Scott takes us on a thrill ride full of spycraft, geo-political espionage, advanced weaponry, treason, and a man’s fine appreciation for the female body, even when its owner is a stone killer.”—Jules Brenner, Mystery Scene Magazine

“Previous titles have fit the Tom Clancy techno mold, but this topical tale of DNA research and a possible cure for heart disease falls more in the James Bond tradition of fancy cars and fast women.”—Publishers Weekly on The Dolomite Solution

“Scott has the high-tech jargon down pat...he takes readers around the world for a thrill-packed adventure. Technothriller fans looking for an alternative to Clancy will find Scott a somewhat smaller-scale but perhaps even more authentic alternative.”—Booklist on Extreme Faction

“The formidable protagonist zooms through densely detailed, entertaining...international adventures.”—Publishers Weekly on Extreme Faction

“Trevor Scott’s action-packed post-Cold War spy thriller is certainly that—a thriller. Extreme Faction takes the reader around the world, into different cultures, lifestyles and ideals with flawless ease. I’d recommend this adventure highly.”—Duluth News-Tribune

“Extreme Faction is fast-paced, realistic, and more than a bit frightening.”—Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon

“Fatal Network is a masterfully written, splendidly executed, superb thriller.”—The Midwest Book Review

“A real gut-buster of a thriller.”—Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon on Fatal Network

“Unique twists and turns...a deadly cat and mouse game.”—Duluth News-Tribune on Fatal Network

Genres: Thriller

338 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 30, 2012

About the author

Trevor Scott is the best selling author of more than 65 mystery/thriller novels in the Jake Adams International Espionage Thriller Series, the Karl Adams Series, and the Max Kane Series. He has sold more than a million copies of his books in a number of languages. He earned a master's in creative writing from Northern Michigan University, and a bachelor's in writing from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He served in the U.S. Navy as an ordnanceman on the flight deck of aircraft carriers, and as an officer in the U.S. Air Force during the Cold War and the first Gulf War, where he retired as a captain. He has traveled to more than 100 countries and seven continents, and he currently resides in Nevada.

Reviews

[Tammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Without Option could have been my 4 stars read. But sadly, it turned out to be a little better than mediocre.
I like the story and the main plot but not so much for subplots, they just didn't help giving any excitement t the plot. There are too many unnecessary romance and sex scenes that it seems like no women can resist Jake Adams....and some of those plot did not help with the plot nor story line. Yes, I'm annoying because I felt like watching the 70's James Bond...where sleeping around is part of being a spy. Despite Without Options being an action espionage thriller the action scenes are so mundane and so easy. Especially Jake Adams. He has it too easy. He doesn't have to try much to success in any missions.
I got this book for free from audio plus, the narrator is fine. The lack of thrill is mainly because the book, itself.

[Debra Bullock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely great spy book

This was another great book by Mr scott. Jake Adams is my favorite character
For spy novels. Highly recommend book

[Tan · Rating 4 out of 5]

very interesting. Will look forward for more.

[M.S.V.V.Sesharao · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is not suited for my taste

[Anna Brand · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book, could not put it down until I was finishing reading it.

[TJ Creamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still in the search for the espionage book/series that I long for (after reading the 'Victor the Assassin' and the 'John Rain' series), I stumbled on this one series of Jake Adams. It's a 10-book series, and I see potential, UNFORTUNATELY, for whatever dumb reason, I started with this one (which I think is Book 6).

Now, with that being said: I liked this a lot. It diverted me on long drives, and I felt connected to the characters. Looking for an escape? I'd urge a dabble into this series. But start with Book 1. Really! :-)

I'll go back and read book one here in a little while, once I'm done with the current book I'm in now.

[Walt Mccluskey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Without Options

A better story than the others I have read by Scott in that it kept me current with all the involved characters without spending too much time on the secondary ones that mattered in the end. I was left with a possible follow-up with the Russian General for a future book and left wondering what part a key player would have in it. Recommended.

[Yvonne Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do not read if you want to sleep

A great book for me is when I don't skip to the last chapter to find out how it all ended...This was a GREAT BOOK, hard to put down even when the Sandman was screaming at me to close my eyes and fall asleep. Sleep was secondary, " Jake Adams "was primary .

[Michael Serra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read