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The Ghost: An Action-Packed Assassination Thriller
One bullet is all it takes to bring a country to its knees.2002, Sudan. The scorching Sudanese desert heat is the least of Solomon Church's worries. Embedded undercover with a small team of SAS soldiers, he's tasked with protecting an NGO working to deliver vital aid, exfiltrate displaced refugees, and document the atrocities committed by violent insurgents during the region's Second Civil War.
But in a land boiling over with years of unrest and murderous hate, death lurks around every corner. A mysterious sniper known by the locals only as 'The Ghost' is chalking up kill after kill, showing terrifying precision and skill as he picks off journalists, aid workers, politicians, and anyone else working to get the word out and stop the atrocities.
Church knows they have to find him at all costs. But how do you hunt a ghost? And more importantly... how do you stop a ghost from hunting you?
In the present, the UK is in turmoil. Civil unrest and divide threatens to topple the nation.
In the middle of it all, a single gunshot echoes across the city, and the man slated to be the next PM crumples to the ground, dead. The nation holds its breath—this isn't just a murder, it's something worse. A bold, terrifying political move that reeks of conspiracy in the highest levels of government. Intel confirms the chilling the assassination was the first move in a deadly game. Someone with immense power and reach is clearing the field of political opponents to cement a new, autocratic establishment.
With the government compromised and no one on the inside who can be trusted, Ros Kerr, head of SIS, pulls Solomon Church into the middle of it. His protect a young, outspoken politician who is poised to take her mentor's place and galvanise a grassroots movement against the establishment. Church must do all he can to keep her safe until the shooter—a man the press is calling The Ghost—is caught.
But as Church tries to lock her down, he realises she refuses to step out of the firing line. She wants her voice heard, her message spread—and the shooter is listening. Watching. Waiting. And when the time comes, he won't hestiate to pull the trigger.
The only question remaining, is can this be the same man Church faced in Sudan all those years ago... Or have the ghosts of his past finally come back to haunt him?
***
The Ghost is a blistering, high-octane political and spy thriller that catapults Solomon Church into a battle against political betrayal and a shadowy assassin with a score to settle. Church must use all of his skills and all the lessons he's learned over his career if he wants to outwit—and outshoot—this deadly gunman. But will it be enough?
Perfect for fans of Stephen Hunter, Rober Enright, Lee Child, and readers of military thrillers and action books. Gear up for a rip-roaring international thriller and discover your new favourite action hero today.
But in a land boiling over with years of unrest and murderous hate, death lurks around every corner. A mysterious sniper known by the locals only as 'The Ghost' is chalking up kill after kill, showing terrifying precision and skill as he picks off journalists, aid workers, politicians, and anyone else working to get the word out and stop the atrocities.
Church knows they have to find him at all costs. But how do you hunt a ghost? And more importantly... how do you stop a ghost from hunting you?
In the present, the UK is in turmoil. Civil unrest and divide threatens to topple the nation.
In the middle of it all, a single gunshot echoes across the city, and the man slated to be the next PM crumples to the ground, dead. The nation holds its breath—this isn't just a murder, it's something worse. A bold, terrifying political move that reeks of conspiracy in the highest levels of government. Intel confirms the chilling the assassination was the first move in a deadly game. Someone with immense power and reach is clearing the field of political opponents to cement a new, autocratic establishment.
With the government compromised and no one on the inside who can be trusted, Ros Kerr, head of SIS, pulls Solomon Church into the middle of it. His protect a young, outspoken politician who is poised to take her mentor's place and galvanise a grassroots movement against the establishment. Church must do all he can to keep her safe until the shooter—a man the press is calling The Ghost—is caught.
But as Church tries to lock her down, he realises she refuses to step out of the firing line. She wants her voice heard, her message spread—and the shooter is listening. Watching. Waiting. And when the time comes, he won't hestiate to pull the trigger.
The only question remaining, is can this be the same man Church faced in Sudan all those years ago... Or have the ghosts of his past finally come back to haunt him?
***
The Ghost is a blistering, high-octane political and spy thriller that catapults Solomon Church into a battle against political betrayal and a shadowy assassin with a score to settle. Church must use all of his skills and all the lessons he's learned over his career if he wants to outwit—and outshoot—this deadly gunman. But will it be enough?
Perfect for fans of Stephen Hunter, Rober Enright, Lee Child, and readers of military thrillers and action books. Gear up for a rip-roaring international thriller and discover your new favourite action hero today.
378 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2026
About the author
Morgan Greene
34 books375 followersMorgan Greene grew up in Wales, and works a copywriter, editor, and author. Morgan studied Creative Writing and English Literature at Swansea University with a focus on narrative structure and theory, and published the first crime novel in the Jamie Johansson series in 2020. Since its release, the series has gone on to reach bestseller status, with Detective Jamie Johansson quickly becoming a reader favourite.
The series blends classic Scandi-noir elements with modern and cinematic thriller writing to create a unique style that adds to the emerging Brit-noir genre. Jamie has many novels ahead of her, but Morgan is also working on a variety of other projects across crime, thriller, and mystery and plans to publish plenty more in 2022 and beyond.
The series blends classic Scandi-noir elements with modern and cinematic thriller writing to create a unique style that adds to the emerging Brit-noir genre. Jamie has many novels ahead of her, but Morgan is also working on a variety of other projects across crime, thriller, and mystery and plans to publish plenty more in 2022 and beyond.
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July 19, 2026
A long-time fan of Morgan Greene, I have been enjoying this series that differs greatly from Jamie Johansson. Solomon Church permits me to see some of the other perspectives the author has to offer. This gritty collection has been just what I need to keep my focus. A sniper has been causing chaos in London and Church cannot help but remember a similar situation when he was in Sudan. While things are vastly different, might there be a connection all the same?
While working undercover in Sudan, Solomon Church and his SAS team are trying to protect an NGO delivering aid to war torn areas. It's 2003 and the country is in the middle of its second Civil War, with refugees caught in the middle of the flying bullets. If that were not enough, a sniper known locally as 'The Ghost' is killing randomly, adding bodies to his list with each passing day. Church must stop him and protect the locals as best he can. In the present, a sniper has gunned down a popular UK politician and Church is sent to protect an upstart elected official whose fame might rise swiftly if the killings continue, provided she can stay alive. Intelligence hints that the assassination is but the first step in a larger plot, though no one is sure when the next step is set to take place. With a protectee who feels rules are only suggestions, Church will have his hands full on this latest makeshift mission.
Morgan Greene effectively provides the reader with a fast-paced read that is well worth their time. The Solomon Church collection differs from the fast-paced crime procedural that Jamie Johansson brings to the table, which is fine by me, as it shows the versatility the author brings to his writing. The narrative is on point, keeping things moving throughout. Told in segments that alternate between past and present (which differs from alternating chapters in previous books within the series), the reader learns much as the narrative keeps pushing. The intensity of each story enhances the other while offering up some curious connections no one could predict.
Solomon Church differs from Jamie Johansson in as many ways as one can list. Church shows a penchant to grow as a presence and uses a decent backstory to entertain, while flavouring the story well. He remains rough when the time requires, exemplified to series fans again. Some key characters appear throughout the series, as well as one-offs, all adding and edginess to the piece. The romantic elements are missing in this piece, though setting them aside has not ruined the piece at all.
Plot points ensure the reader sees Church's numerous adventures over the years. He clings to his time with the British SAS, which emerges in the flashback chapters that work well in this collection. Church surprises with some tense moments, while tossing in a twist or two to ensure nothing is too linear. I have really enjoyed this series to date and am eager to see if there is more, or if the new collection Greene is set to launch will take over his time.
Kudos, Mr. Greene, for another winning novel on the Solomon Church collection.
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While working undercover in Sudan, Solomon Church and his SAS team are trying to protect an NGO delivering aid to war torn areas. It's 2003 and the country is in the middle of its second Civil War, with refugees caught in the middle of the flying bullets. If that were not enough, a sniper known locally as 'The Ghost' is killing randomly, adding bodies to his list with each passing day. Church must stop him and protect the locals as best he can. In the present, a sniper has gunned down a popular UK politician and Church is sent to protect an upstart elected official whose fame might rise swiftly if the killings continue, provided she can stay alive. Intelligence hints that the assassination is but the first step in a larger plot, though no one is sure when the next step is set to take place. With a protectee who feels rules are only suggestions, Church will have his hands full on this latest makeshift mission.
Morgan Greene effectively provides the reader with a fast-paced read that is well worth their time. The Solomon Church collection differs from the fast-paced crime procedural that Jamie Johansson brings to the table, which is fine by me, as it shows the versatility the author brings to his writing. The narrative is on point, keeping things moving throughout. Told in segments that alternate between past and present (which differs from alternating chapters in previous books within the series), the reader learns much as the narrative keeps pushing. The intensity of each story enhances the other while offering up some curious connections no one could predict.
Solomon Church differs from Jamie Johansson in as many ways as one can list. Church shows a penchant to grow as a presence and uses a decent backstory to entertain, while flavouring the story well. He remains rough when the time requires, exemplified to series fans again. Some key characters appear throughout the series, as well as one-offs, all adding and edginess to the piece. The romantic elements are missing in this piece, though setting them aside has not ruined the piece at all.
Plot points ensure the reader sees Church's numerous adventures over the years. He clings to his time with the British SAS, which emerges in the flashback chapters that work well in this collection. Church surprises with some tense moments, while tossing in a twist or two to ensure nothing is too linear. I have really enjoyed this series to date and am eager to see if there is more, or if the new collection Greene is set to launch will take over his time.
Kudos, Mr. Greene, for another winning novel on the Solomon Church collection.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
July 11, 2026
This is book 6, and it appears the final book, in the Solomon Church Action Thrillers Series. Told in dual timeline, the present in the UK where Church has been called out of ‘retirement’ and 2002 in Darfur, Sudan where Church and his team are on a mission to protect NGO staff caught up in the deadly killing fields. Another excellent political spy thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Briefly, in the past Church and his SAS colleagues are undercover with multiple orders to fulfil, including reporting the atrocities taking place in Sudan. He and his team find themselves facing off against a particular abhorrent band of thugs plus a sniper who is deadly and known as the ghost. In the present the man expected to become the next PM is assassinated and Church is tasked with protecting his successor. However, she is not making his job easy and Church is wondering if this is the same assassin he encountered in Darfur.
As always with this author this is a fast paced, violent and exciting read with both threads equally as interesting and compelling. Church is a great character who, despite his SAS training and his ability to kill has a softer side which you don’t see often. He is loyal and brave and I’d definitely want him on my side in a fight! I really (hope) don’t think we’ve seen the last of Church. A great read.
Briefly, in the past Church and his SAS colleagues are undercover with multiple orders to fulfil, including reporting the atrocities taking place in Sudan. He and his team find themselves facing off against a particular abhorrent band of thugs plus a sniper who is deadly and known as the ghost. In the present the man expected to become the next PM is assassinated and Church is tasked with protecting his successor. However, she is not making his job easy and Church is wondering if this is the same assassin he encountered in Darfur.
As always with this author this is a fast paced, violent and exciting read with both threads equally as interesting and compelling. Church is a great character who, despite his SAS training and his ability to kill has a softer side which you don’t see often. He is loyal and brave and I’d definitely want him on my side in a fight! I really (hope) don’t think we’ve seen the last of Church. A great read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Unfortunately this is the last in this series but it's another riveting thriller. This time the timeline alterates between the present day when a politician is assassinated and Sol is tasked with protecting another one who appears to be the next target, and events years ago in Sudan when Sol and his team were also targets of a very talented sniper.
I loved the timeline set in Sudan. It was a reminder of horrific events in the past, the extent of which were not fully reported on. It also highlighted the bond that Sol and his team had as well as his empathy which would surface despite his best efforts to damp it down. The current day was no less riveting, especially with the woman he is supposed to protect doing her best to escape his clutches. The sense of distrust was palpable until the mole leaking details to the sniper was found. I did think the story ended too abruptly for my liking but still it's a wonderful story. I will miss the series.
I loved the timeline set in Sudan. It was a reminder of horrific events in the past, the extent of which were not fully reported on. It also highlighted the bond that Sol and his team had as well as his empathy which would surface despite his best efforts to damp it down. The current day was no less riveting, especially with the woman he is supposed to protect doing her best to escape his clutches. The sense of distrust was palpable until the mole leaking details to the sniper was found. I did think the story ended too abruptly for my liking but still it's a wonderful story. I will miss the series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Many thanks to Morgan as ever for the advanced reader copy of this book.
This is sadly the last Church book and I will really miss this series but it's been such a joy to read and enjoy every single book.
This time the dual time line flips between Sudan 2002 and the present day and really highlights the atrocities past and present.
The plot is relentless throughout, it never lets up for a single second and you can almost feel yourself in that scorching desert alongside Church and the others.
I will miss the characters I have grown so fond of over the years but as they say all good things must come to an end. Having said that I very much look forward to what is coming next from Morgan and would like to thank him for all the hours of reading enjoyment he has given me so far.
This is sadly the last Church book and I will really miss this series but it's been such a joy to read and enjoy every single book.
This time the dual time line flips between Sudan 2002 and the present day and really highlights the atrocities past and present.
The plot is relentless throughout, it never lets up for a single second and you can almost feel yourself in that scorching desert alongside Church and the others.
I will miss the characters I have grown so fond of over the years but as they say all good things must come to an end. Having said that I very much look forward to what is coming next from Morgan and would like to thank him for all the hours of reading enjoyment he has given me so far.
July 23, 2026
I absolutely love the Solomon Church series and my heart absolutely BROKE at the thought Ghost is the last one please don’t do that to me
I need Solomon in my life so much more than you understand.
I need Solomon in my life so much more than you understand.
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August 26, 2026
Thrilling
Loved all the Solomon church books and can't believe there might not be another one. I have read almost all Morgan Greenes books and loved them all so, onto the next one
Loved all the Solomon church books and can't believe there might not be another one. I have read almost all Morgan Greenes books and loved them all so, onto the next one
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