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Alex Mason #14
Merchant of Death
THE DEVASTATION OF THE EARTH IS AT A FLASHPOINT...
IT MAY ALREADY BE TOO LATE...
Multiple time USA TODAY & Amazon 6-million copy bestselling authors DAVID ARCHER and BLAKE BANNER have combined forces to create one hell of a thriller series!
Yasha Orlev has disappeared, and with him a flash drive. Only two men in the world know exactly what is on that flash drive, Orlev himself and the man called Nero, the director of the highly secretive ODIN, the organization that runs the Five Eyes. And they both know that the contents of that drive can cripple the USA and trigger World War III.
Peter Blakelock, a senior ODIN agent, traces Orlev to a small Mediterranean island and promptly disappears. When he next shows up it is facedown, washed up on the beach with a broken neck and a chest full of lead.
Alex Mason is dispatched with Aila Gallin, seconded from the Mossad, to find Yasha Orlev and recover the flash drive before it gets into the wrong hands.
In a mission that will take them half way around the world and to the brink of annihilation, Mason and Gallin will find more than they bargained The human race has not been so close to extermination since the Great Flood at the end of the last ice age. But as Gallin observes, that time it was the anger of the Elohim that almost destroyed Man. This time it will be Man’s own towering arrogance that delivers him to the gaping maw of Evil.
IT MAY ALREADY BE TOO LATE...
Multiple time USA TODAY & Amazon 6-million copy bestselling authors DAVID ARCHER and BLAKE BANNER have combined forces to create one hell of a thriller series!
Yasha Orlev has disappeared, and with him a flash drive. Only two men in the world know exactly what is on that flash drive, Orlev himself and the man called Nero, the director of the highly secretive ODIN, the organization that runs the Five Eyes. And they both know that the contents of that drive can cripple the USA and trigger World War III.
Peter Blakelock, a senior ODIN agent, traces Orlev to a small Mediterranean island and promptly disappears. When he next shows up it is facedown, washed up on the beach with a broken neck and a chest full of lead.
Alex Mason is dispatched with Aila Gallin, seconded from the Mossad, to find Yasha Orlev and recover the flash drive before it gets into the wrong hands.
In a mission that will take them half way around the world and to the brink of annihilation, Mason and Gallin will find more than they bargained The human race has not been so close to extermination since the Great Flood at the end of the last ice age. But as Gallin observes, that time it was the anger of the Elohim that almost destroyed Man. This time it will be Man’s own towering arrogance that delivers him to the gaping maw of Evil.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 27, 2025
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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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May 30, 2025
Very enjoyable series so I have given it 3 stars although this book alone doesn’t warrant it. Feels very much like other stories in the series, different cabal, same result. This one seems unnecessarily heavy on theocracy and highly partisan about current events in the Middle East.
June 4, 2025
my mind is blown
This story rocked me to the core. What an amazing tale they have weaved for us. Mason and Gallin are sent on an impossible mission to retrieve evidence that could send the world into chaos and insure mankinds slide into dystopia forever taking our freedom. Can they find a way to stop this and find the people who can help stop it? I loved this book. The story made the hair on the back of my neck stand up making me wuestion “what if”. Way to guys! Can’t wait to read what’s next!
This story rocked me to the core. What an amazing tale they have weaved for us. Mason and Gallin are sent on an impossible mission to retrieve evidence that could send the world into chaos and insure mankinds slide into dystopia forever taking our freedom. Can they find a way to stop this and find the people who can help stop it? I loved this book. The story made the hair on the back of my neck stand up making me wuestion “what if”. Way to guys! Can’t wait to read what’s next!
June 7, 2025
Big question: Is the end of the world nearer than ever before?
Many people ask the big question. These authors, in their stylistic and recognizable prose, summarize various endtime scenarios along with their philosophy about outcomes. Alex and Gallin use their considerable resources and brain power to confront those who would subjugate the earth’s population. The bad guys fight and murder, but conquer all? Maybe not.
Many people ask the big question. These authors, in their stylistic and recognizable prose, summarize various endtime scenarios along with their philosophy about outcomes. Alex and Gallin use their considerable resources and brain power to confront those who would subjugate the earth’s population. The bad guys fight and murder, but conquer all? Maybe not.
June 21, 2025
CC1
You guys keep getting better with these plots. Alex and Galin were used to rat out the cabal. Whether you believe Nero or not something was partly true . Why would they kill those 3 mentioned in the cabal. But at least they got a 2 week holiday. On to the next chapter. 10 🌟 plus!!!!! Thanks Carl Clause
You guys keep getting better with these plots. Alex and Galin were used to rat out the cabal. Whether you believe Nero or not something was partly true . Why would they kill those 3 mentioned in the cabal. But at least they got a 2 week holiday. On to the next chapter. 10 🌟 plus!!!!! Thanks Carl Clause
June 26, 2025
Fictional writing at the highest level.
Mason and Gallin are given a mission by Nero and the only way they can succeed is by ignoring every parameter he has set them. As they try and unravel the puzzle they have been set they have to fight to survive against ruthless enemies never really knowing who is friend or foe and can only rely on each other to find out what is happening.
Mason and Gallin are given a mission by Nero and the only way they can succeed is by ignoring every parameter he has set them. As they try and unravel the puzzle they have been set they have to fight to survive against ruthless enemies never really knowing who is friend or foe and can only rely on each other to find out what is happening.
July 8, 2025
almost a nonfiction story
This book makes you take a deep look at your personal beliefs.
I for one thank God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Sprit three in one. Jesus Christ is my personal Savior. I pray the authors will read the rest of the Bible to learn the truth about Jesus Christ. Thanks for the ride.
This book makes you take a deep look at your personal beliefs.
I for one thank God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Sprit three in one. Jesus Christ is my personal Savior. I pray the authors will read the rest of the Bible to learn the truth about Jesus Christ. Thanks for the ride.
May 29, 2025
Alex Mason alongside Captain Gallin are taxed with finding a computer flash drive. Nero refuses to tell them the contents but two of the people who helped make the contents are dead. Initially, they believe another fellow agent has it in Menorca. But he's been compromised, and when they try to rescue him, he's killed and the drive damaged. But, they realise, a general has all the info. They track him down eventually in Israel. They succeed in getting him away, but Nero tells them it was all untrue - there is no cabal.
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May 30, 2025
Merchant of Death
This story is very thought provoking in the way it makes you think of how it parallels the current world situation, and you realize that sadly, history hasn't taught the world a Damn thing! Greedy people still rule! 😠 Gary 🇨🇦
This story is very thought provoking in the way it makes you think of how it parallels the current world situation, and you realize that sadly, history hasn't taught the world a Damn thing! Greedy people still rule! 😠 Gary 🇨🇦
June 1, 2025
I’ve read ‘em all, but enjoyed this one the least. The story covers everything from a global, totalitarian cabal, to AI, to overpopulation, to just about everything else that’s wrong in today’s world. Maybe that’s why I disliked it so much; too much like reading the daily newspaper.
June 9, 2025
A great series
This series is very compelling, it is a book you have difficulty in lying down at need time.
The time been book releases seems to be to long to wait and you get anxious waiting for it
This series is very compelling, it is a book you have difficulty in lying down at need time.
The time been book releases seems to be to long to wait and you get anxious waiting for it
June 12, 2025
Stunning, intriguing and very frightening! David and Blake are masterful!
Once I began reading I could not stop! Alex Mason and Captain Gallin at their finest! I loved the storyline and it’s details!
Once I began reading I could not stop! Alex Mason and Captain Gallin at their finest! I loved the storyline and it’s details!
June 18, 2025
Didn’t like the politics
I couldn’t get past the first few chapters due to the politics that are being used as the premise. Not every book needs to be about the middle east conflict.
I couldn’t get past the first few chapters due to the politics that are being used as the premise. Not every book needs to be about the middle east conflict.
June 21, 2025
cryptic and exciting.
Another fantastic and edge of your seat story. Amazingly keeps you riveted without revealing where it’s going. Once again Alex and Ailia escape death to save the free world.
Another fantastic and edge of your seat story. Amazingly keeps you riveted without revealing where it’s going. Once again Alex and Ailia escape death to save the free world.
July 28, 2025
reality bites
Who is really governing our world and for whom are they governing for? Banner and Archer weave a story that sends Mason and Gallin into many adventures to search for the truth behind a file that could possibly lead to major conflicts in our world.
Who is really governing our world and for whom are they governing for? Banner and Archer weave a story that sends Mason and Gallin into many adventures to search for the truth behind a file that could possibly lead to major conflicts in our world.
August 25, 2025
Alex Mason, Read everyone
Love this series can’t wait for more, each book has an interesting plot with characters that have been developed well that you love to follow their adventures.
Love this series can’t wait for more, each book has an interesting plot with characters that have been developed well that you love to follow their adventures.
September 1, 2025
Fascinating, entertaining series!
Brilliantly outlined, timely referenced, well written episode! The authors share their creative literary genius by slyly re-arranging the investigative journey!
Brilliantly outlined, timely referenced, well written episode! The authors share their creative literary genius by slyly re-arranging the investigative journey!
December 26, 2025
very interesting ,yet violent story
Well , Reacher is alive and well but has become two people. The story really flits within. Realm of truth ……. To a point. But I will keep following.
Well , Reacher is alive and well but has become two people. The story really flits within. Realm of truth ……. To a point. But I will keep following.
May 31, 2025
Made a lot of sense
Loved it and it somehow calmed me.I realised it’s all mapped out and we have to accept what is happening especially here in England.
Loved it and it somehow calmed me.I realised it’s all mapped out and we have to accept what is happening especially here in England.
June 2, 2025
Alex Mason books are among? My favorite reads of action books
June 10, 2025
David Archer has created a great character in Alex Mason. Always interesting! Have read all 14 books on Alex Mason.
July 6, 2025
predicable and copied
Same theme, historical crap, repetitive as the Lachlan Walker series . Just an updated version.
Very disappointing on several levels.
Same theme, historical crap, repetitive as the Lachlan Walker series . Just an updated version.
Very disappointing on several levels.
August 11, 2025
intriguing
Could be D.J. Trump & his Cabal of cronies creating a dystopia tearing down our democratic way of life & creating a totalitarian state.
Could be D.J. Trump & his Cabal of cronies creating a dystopia tearing down our democratic way of life & creating a totalitarian state.
August 15, 2025
Thrilling Reading
David Archer and Blake Banner have teamed up to write an incredible novel with believable characters and action that does not stop.
David Archer and Blake Banner have teamed up to write an incredible novel with believable characters and action that does not stop.
September 8, 2025
Better and better
These books started off really good. Except for the typos in one of them, they have mostly maintained the level.
These books started off really good. Except for the typos in one of them, they have mostly maintained the level.
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