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Mark Cole #2
Whatever the Cost
A Chinese cargo ship is hijacked off the coast of Indonesia by ruthless pirates; North Korea is involved in a covert plan to reunify the country by taking control of the South; and in Saudi Arabia, a terrifying new terrorist group has emerged that threatens to destabilize the entire world.
Adrift and psychologically damaged after the brutal murder of his family, ex-covert operative Mark Cole stumbles across a clue which might lead him to the hijacked ship. Realizing that it offers the opportunity to give him a purpose in life, Cole sets out to find the ship in a bid to earn redemption for his past.
From a gun market in the ancient jungles of Cambodia, to the teeming streets of Jakarta, Cole stumbles upon a plot far greater than the simple hijacking of a ship; and as he battles against North Korean agents and Islamic fundamentalists, he promises himself that he will do whatever it takes to stop the unleashing of a terrifying jihad which threatens the Western world like never before.
Adrift and psychologically damaged after the brutal murder of his family, ex-covert operative Mark Cole stumbles across a clue which might lead him to the hijacked ship. Realizing that it offers the opportunity to give him a purpose in life, Cole sets out to find the ship in a bid to earn redemption for his past.
From a gun market in the ancient jungles of Cambodia, to the teeming streets of Jakarta, Cole stumbles upon a plot far greater than the simple hijacking of a ship; and as he battles against North Korean agents and Islamic fundamentalists, he promises himself that he will do whatever it takes to stop the unleashing of a terrifying jihad which threatens the Western world like never before.
- GenresThriller
604 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 17, 2014
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About the author
J.T. Brannan
85 books90 followersJT Brannan is the Bradford-born author of ORIGIN, EXTINCTION, STOP AT NOTHING and DESTRUCTIVE THOUGHTS (Short Story).
Trained as a British Army officer at Sandhurst, before deciding to pursue a writing career, he is a former national Karate champion and doorman.
He now writes full-time, and teaches martial arts in Harrogate, where he lives with his wife and two young children.
He is currently working on his next novel.
Trained as a British Army officer at Sandhurst, before deciding to pursue a writing career, he is a former national Karate champion and doorman.
He now writes full-time, and teaches martial arts in Harrogate, where he lives with his wife and two young children.
He is currently working on his next novel.
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July 2, 2016
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June 23, 2017
Whatever the Cost : Mark Cole Thriller
Brannan development of the characters in the book is exceptional. The action is swift and quick, you'll find that the story is going to keep you turning pages until the end, but it is going to leave you wanting more. Thank God for our men and women who are there protecting our country and our.
Brannan development of the characters in the book is exceptional. The action is swift and quick, you'll find that the story is going to keep you turning pages until the end, but it is going to leave you wanting more. Thank God for our men and women who are there protecting our country and our.
March 27, 2019
3.5 stars. Whatever the Cost is the second book in the Mark Cole Thriller series. This can be read as a standalone. There is a lot of violence. The action is slow to start but then takes off and continues through the rest of the book. If you like this type of storyline then you will enjoy this book.
April 2, 2022
DUMB plot and plotting
Very weak plotting, with absurd and impossible choices at every juncture.
Besides stupid measures taken against a “bioweapon,” frequent ridiculous points, like “his skin rippling under the flight suit.,” from the acceleration of a fighter jet. The author confusing shots of rocket-sled tests at many more gs than a plane. Just dumb.
Very weak plotting, with absurd and impossible choices at every juncture.
Besides stupid measures taken against a “bioweapon,” frequent ridiculous points, like “his skin rippling under the flight suit.,” from the acceleration of a fighter jet. The author confusing shots of rocket-sled tests at many more gs than a plane. Just dumb.
August 6, 2018
To be reborn and back in the game.
This is a beginning book of a great series. One that read with a hunger for more and more. I recommend this series highly. You'll enjoy the journey.
This is a beginning book of a great series. One that read with a hunger for more and more. I recommend this series highly. You'll enjoy the journey.
September 16, 2019
Fantastic read
It’s Mitch Rapp and Scot Horvath combined into The Asset. I can’t wait for the next one. I only pray that we have many more like him with the intelligence and resolve to keep us safe.
It’s Mitch Rapp and Scot Horvath combined into The Asset. I can’t wait for the next one. I only pray that we have many more like him with the intelligence and resolve to keep us safe.
November 13, 2019
Whatever the Cost
Great reading book. Will be recommending this book and the series to friends and family. Looking forward to reading more in this series.
Gave the book a five star rating
Great reading book. Will be recommending this book and the series to friends and family. Looking forward to reading more in this series.
Gave the book a five star rating
May 14, 2017
A very good and entertaining novel. I enjoyed reading this novel and recommend this book to everyone.
August 15, 2018
Another very good book, really enjoyed it. Recommend consideration.
February 25, 2020
Another awesome day paced thriller, I preferred 'stop at nothing' but this is still a great read.
June 6, 2021
Great read, already reading the next in series.
February 13, 2017
Another engrossing tale of superman Jack Cole, a good read but over the top in exploits by the hero.
This is the second of the series, and I will read the next, but hope the next one is more realistic in situalistic realism.
This is the second of the series, and I will read the next, but hope the next one is more realistic in situalistic realism.
July 29, 2014
Yes!!!!!!
Yes!!!!!!
amazing action never boring ba character!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great stuff can't wait for next installment if this series! if you
enjoyed this book try brad Thor
Yes!!!!!!
amazing action never boring ba character!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great stuff can't wait for next installment if this series! if you
enjoyed this book try brad Thor
January 6, 2015
The Mark Cole books are mesmerizing
I hope there are a lot more from this author and that they continue to be as edge-of-your seat as the three I have just consumed with the gusto of a hound dog! What.A.Ride! Get them! An American James Bond indeed.
I hope there are a lot more from this author and that they continue to be as edge-of-your seat as the three I have just consumed with the gusto of a hound dog! What.A.Ride! Get them! An American James Bond indeed.
May 3, 2016
Whatever the cost
Several stories within the same book, anyone of which could have made a good read by itself. This hero is definitely hard to believe but the writing is so action filled that you look beyond that and just enjoy.
Several stories within the same book, anyone of which could have made a good read by itself. This hero is definitely hard to believe but the writing is so action filled that you look beyond that and just enjoy.
July 20, 2016
Fiction that could be a fortune telling
The story while fantastical, could come close to something that could really happen. The ending was unexpected. You will have to read it for yourself to find out!
The story while fantastical, could come close to something that could really happen. The ending was unexpected. You will have to read it for yourself to find out!
July 12, 2014
Great read!!!
I could not put this book down ! Great storyline and twists throughout the book! Highly recommended with great action !
I could not put this book down ! Great storyline and twists throughout the book! Highly recommended with great action !
September 25, 2016
I just wish i could hire Mark Cole!!!
October 15, 2016
Excellent
Another great Mark Cole book. I could barely put this one down. I am loving Cole and excited about the next book in the series.
Another great Mark Cole book. I could barely put this one down. I am loving Cole and excited about the next book in the series.
April 16, 2017
I have become a Cole fan
Slow start, once it got moving I couldn't put the book down. Entertaining an riveting, I strongly suggest reading the Mark Cole.
Slow start, once it got moving I couldn't put the book down. Entertaining an riveting, I strongly suggest reading the Mark Cole.
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