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Peter Black #8
Ghost Operative
LURKING BENEATH THE LUXURY OF JENRICK HALL IS A SINISTER PLOT...
After the murder of a former colleague, Peter Black embarks on his most perilous mission yet—penetrating the fortified world of British billionaire Sir Mathew Jenrick, the man his colleague was working with before their death.
Infiltrating Jenrick’s estate, Peter becomes bodyguard for the magnate’s nine-year-old daughter, Penelope, drawing him close to the innocent child and her tutor, Harriet Granger.
But lurking beneath the luxury of Jenrick Hall is a sinister plot that Peter’s colleague died trying to expose. As he peels back the layers of treachery, the stakes escalate beyond borders, drawing him into a deadly game where trust is scarce and betrayal looms large.
With time against him, Peter must dismantle the conspiracy before the world is irreversibly disrupted. As alliances shift and true intentions come to light, Peter faces a brutal can he save the world and protect those he has come to love?
Step into a gripping thriller where every light casts a dark shadow, and trust is the riskiest gamble of all; a world where Peter Black is the ghost operative.
After the murder of a former colleague, Peter Black embarks on his most perilous mission yet—penetrating the fortified world of British billionaire Sir Mathew Jenrick, the man his colleague was working with before their death.
Infiltrating Jenrick’s estate, Peter becomes bodyguard for the magnate’s nine-year-old daughter, Penelope, drawing him close to the innocent child and her tutor, Harriet Granger.
But lurking beneath the luxury of Jenrick Hall is a sinister plot that Peter’s colleague died trying to expose. As he peels back the layers of treachery, the stakes escalate beyond borders, drawing him into a deadly game where trust is scarce and betrayal looms large.
With time against him, Peter must dismantle the conspiracy before the world is irreversibly disrupted. As alliances shift and true intentions come to light, Peter faces a brutal can he save the world and protect those he has come to love?
Step into a gripping thriller where every light casts a dark shadow, and trust is the riskiest gamble of all; a world where Peter Black is the ghost operative.
402 pages, Paperback
Published August 9, 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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August 21, 2024
Stunned! Loved the previous Peter Black books and raced through them. Couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. Seems like it's written by a new to the series author. Descriptions are so clunky and overuse of odd descriptive terms. Made me stop and think about why it was written in this way. I reached 25% and couldn't take any more. I shouldn't have to think about why the author should describe things in such a way, I want to be dragged breathless through the book and stay up half the night to finish it, then fidget around waiting for the next one. Amazon UK was unanimously positive so was Amazon US with only one dissenter (it wasn't me)! Have I missed something?
This is my first ever review and it's a pity it's negative. Suppose the good news is I've started and surely it can only get better. I've been reading since childhood and can't go to sleep without reading my book. Mark Greaney never disappoints neither does Chris Ryan (well he's a Geordie from my home town innit). I've a huge list of bankers for an adventurous trip. Some I've never tried like Jack Carr who should know what he's talking about. Anyway, I hope the real Peter Black returns, I'm in mourning!
This is my first ever review and it's a pity it's negative. Suppose the good news is I've started and surely it can only get better. I've been reading since childhood and can't go to sleep without reading my book. Mark Greaney never disappoints neither does Chris Ryan (well he's a Geordie from my home town innit). I've a huge list of bankers for an adventurous trip. Some I've never tried like Jack Carr who should know what he's talking about. Anyway, I hope the real Peter Black returns, I'm in mourning!
January 11, 2025
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This was one of the better Peter Black novel. He went undercover and had cosmetic surgery to create Henry McGill! He fell for Harriet and Penelope . But the cost of mission is Barriers death and Penelope hate of him for killing her father. But she will discover the truth when older. For Peter the cost of mission was great!!! 10 stars plus poll Thanks Carl Clause
This was one of the better Peter Black novel. He went undercover and had cosmetic surgery to create Henry McGill! He fell for Harriet and Penelope . But the cost of mission is Barriers death and Penelope hate of him for killing her father. But she will discover the truth when older. For Peter the cost of mission was great!!! 10 stars plus poll Thanks Carl Clause
August 30, 2024
fantastic installment!
I’m so happy that I finally get to give out a 5-star review! (I haven’t yet this year) The author(s) really knocked this one out of the park. Loaded with ups and downs, hero’s and antihero’s, excellent cast and riveting storyline. Well done!
I’m so happy that I finally get to give out a 5-star review! (I haven’t yet this year) The author(s) really knocked this one out of the park. Loaded with ups and downs, hero’s and antihero’s, excellent cast and riveting storyline. Well done!
September 30, 2024
Pulse pounding action
As with all Peter Black stories one wonders will it ever end! There are stories inside of stories in each book. They are never dull and keep you guessing until the end.
As with all Peter Black stories one wonders will it ever end! There are stories inside of stories in each book. They are never dull and keep you guessing until the end.
August 18, 2024
Slow wordy obvious
August 21, 2024
I like this series, main character is likable, story always has a few twists and turns.
August 27, 2024
Excellent characters good reading
I truly appreciate the time and effort added to each character. I would have liked a better understanding by Penelopy
I truly appreciate the time and effort added to each character. I would have liked a better understanding by Penelopy
September 9, 2024
Love this series. All have been good stories. Have preordered each book so as to get the moment each is released.
September 21, 2024
Good read
Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you
Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you
October 9, 2024
Henry McGill and Peter Black are ghosts and deadly!
When Peter Black is sidelined by his CIA chief and immediate supervisor, he has no other choice but to become a ghost!
When Peter Black is sidelined by his CIA chief and immediate supervisor, he has no other choice but to become a ghost!
October 12, 2024
A fantastic thriller
A well written thriller mixed in with a love story and special feelings for the daughter of a very bad very rich man. I enjoyed every page of this book!
A well written thriller mixed in with a love story and special feelings for the daughter of a very bad very rich man. I enjoyed every page of this book!
November 15, 2024
Peter Black, or is it!
Brilliant read, couldn’t put it down. This book has everything, love for, a little girl, a woman and the need to get justice.
Brilliant read, couldn’t put it down. This book has everything, love for, a little girl, a woman and the need to get justice.
February 22, 2025
beautifully written
A great story with relatable characters and semi believable operations by our clandestine forces. A really good read for all espionage fans.
A great story with relatable characters and semi believable operations by our clandestine forces. A really good read for all espionage fans.
August 26, 2025
A fast paced thriller set in the world of political intrigue and espionage, but with emotional development and characters that bring a lump to your throat and the occasional tear to your eye
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