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Ryan Mitchell #2
Black Dragon
1945 – with the Soviets preparing to invade Japan’s northern islands, a top-secret military installation rushes to erase any sign that it ever existed. Only they aren’t through enough and a secret from the past returns to threaten the present.
Present day, a routine close protection assignment for former special operations soldier Ryan Mitchell and his team suddenly turns deadly. Drawn into a lethal game in which the balance of power in the world hangs by a thread, Mitchel races to stop shadowy forces and their murderous agenda before all is lost. From war-torn Japan, to Mongolia, to Texas the fight for survival is on.
Present day, a routine close protection assignment for former special operations soldier Ryan Mitchell and his team suddenly turns deadly. Drawn into a lethal game in which the balance of power in the world hangs by a thread, Mitchel races to stop shadowy forces and their murderous agenda before all is lost. From war-torn Japan, to Mongolia, to Texas the fight for survival is on.
- GenresThriller
320 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 6, 2014
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About the author
Richard Turner
34 books120 followersRichard Turner proudly served in the Armed Forces for more than thirty years. He considers himself fortunate to have had numerous overseas deployments that took him to many varied locations throughout the world, including: Germany, Cyprus, Croatia, Sierra Leone, Bosnia, Egypt, Israel and finally two tours of Afghanistan. Wanting to try something new, he now spends his time writing.
Some of Richard's favourite authors include: James Rollins, Andy McDermmott and the many novels of Clive Cussler.
http://richardturnerauthor.blogspot.ca
Some of Richard's favourite authors include: James Rollins, Andy McDermmott and the many novels of Clive Cussler.
http://richardturnerauthor.blogspot.ca
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May 30, 2021A fast moving tale of an heroic teams never seem to suffer much more than scrapes and bruises whilst everyone around them dies.
An easy read fast moving through the chapters and whilst far fetched still managed to captivate and retain the readers concentration on the plot. The characters whilst diverse lacked some substance mostly because of the extent and complexity of the planned criminality in the story.
An easy read fast moving through the chapters and whilst far fetched still managed to captivate and retain the readers concentration on the plot. The characters whilst diverse lacked some substance mostly because of the extent and complexity of the planned criminality in the story.
May 1, 2023
Another awesome Ryan Mitchell thriller
After reading the first book in this series, I didn’t think it could get much better. But I was wrong. A great story that centers around a plot for North Korea to become a feared world power. Once again, Mitchell & team thwart the plan. As I said in my previous review, this is a far fetched story but it sure makes for entertaining reading.
After reading the first book in this series, I didn’t think it could get much better. But I was wrong. A great story that centers around a plot for North Korea to become a feared world power. Once again, Mitchell & team thwart the plan. As I said in my previous review, this is a far fetched story but it sure makes for entertaining reading.
May 17, 2023
I really enjoyed the first book, so picked up the second in the series. I have to say that I am hooked in Turner's "Ryan Mitchell" series.
This book is written in a way that you can visualize it in your mind, like an action & adventure movie.
This book is written in a way that you can visualize it in your mind, like an action & adventure movie.
October 18, 2018
Good book
This is the second book in this series and I loved both of them, the good guys win. A good plot and hard to put down
This is the second book in this series and I loved both of them, the good guys win. A good plot and hard to put down
June 20, 2019
Not a bad book
Action-packed I don't write novels so why do you want me to write 19 words or less of what I think about the book
Action-packed I don't write novels so why do you want me to write 19 words or less of what I think about the book
April 23, 2020
I found the story to be somewhat relevant to today's political situation between the USA, China, and North Korea. But the situation driving the story is rather improbable.
September 23, 2020
Excellent Read
This book starts off in a bit of a jumble but very quickly the different threads come together.
The characters are very well described.
This book starts off in a bit of a jumble but very quickly the different threads come together.
The characters are very well described.
February 25, 2021
Hard to put down
Fast paced. A good read that at times is impossible to put down. I will definitely continue to read this series.
Fast paced. A good read that at times is impossible to put down. I will definitely continue to read this series.
September 14, 2015
This is an adrenaline-packed ride for those who include reading adventure books as one of their book choices.
Right from the beginning, we're thrown into action, with top secret installations, believable sci-fi weapon technology mixed with concepts of honorable soldiering and thrilling, but believable action. Plus, the inclusion of multiple groups in the mix, apart from the protagonists and the antagonists, makes it an interesting mix.
The research has been done well, the writing of the backdrop and scenes intense, no distracting snafus or bloopers - makes for an ideal fast read, especially for the fans of adventure series like Clive Cussler.
Right from the beginning, we're thrown into action, with top secret installations, believable sci-fi weapon technology mixed with concepts of honorable soldiering and thrilling, but believable action. Plus, the inclusion of multiple groups in the mix, apart from the protagonists and the antagonists, makes it an interesting mix.
The research has been done well, the writing of the backdrop and scenes intense, no distracting snafus or bloopers - makes for an ideal fast read, especially for the fans of adventure series like Clive Cussler.
November 4, 2014
As was the first book, excellent story bad editing
The story is a mix of Clancy, Patterson, and Cussler. Unfortunately the editors cost a star. see the following
1. the last reaming building
2. Jen and Mitchell sat a table
3. flickering on and off in the poorly room
The story is a mix of Clancy, Patterson, and Cussler. Unfortunately the editors cost a star. see the following
1. the last reaming building
2. Jen and Mitchell sat a table
3. flickering on and off in the poorly room
January 21, 2015
The plot was engaging and multifaceted, and the protagonist, Ryan Mitchell, is interested. But one too many cliches and a rushed editing job left me disappointed.
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