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Adam Drake #4
Call It Treason, by Scott Matthews
What has Infiltrated the White House? When the Brotherhood orchestrates a terror strike against commercial air travel, the president blames Syria and is ready to go to war. Then Adam Drake, a patriotic lawyer form Oregon and former Special Forces operator, discovers that powerful people in Washington have been corruptrd by illegal foreign money.The same sources of the illegal campaign money is also funding a chain of terror training camps scattered around the country. Can Drake find out who i's shooting down our jetliners, and betraying the country, before it's too late? This is the fourth book in the Adam Drake Series.
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340 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2015
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February 19, 2025
Too many errors.....
Good story, although getting a little predictable.
But all spoiled by the typos(at a crucial part it says Shia when it should have said Sunni,) missing words and poor continuity.
Good story, although getting a little predictable.
But all spoiled by the typos(at a crucial part it says Shia when it should have said Sunni,) missing words and poor continuity.
August 9, 2025
A definite must read series
I have to admit that I really dislike any stories that include politics of any kind. The first three books in this series had a little bit of politics involved, but seeing how Adam Drake's father-in-law is a Senator, it was obvious that it would be included at least a little bit. This story was full of politics, which means there was drama, secrets, lies, betrayals (everything we've come to expect from all politicians!), as well as mystery, suspense, and many unexpected and intriguing twists. Although I don't like politics AT ALL, this book still hooked me from beginning to end.
There wasn't any editing errors in books #1 or #2, #3 had a few, but they were all linked to one character's name. However, there were quite a few errors in this story. There were a few misspelled words, but the majority of the errors were the wrong words being used. (Example: the word used in the book was "flavoring", but it should have been "flavored") This happened quite a few times. I found the errors weird, especially when the series started out with no errors in the first couple of books, but the 3rd and 4th books have them. It's usually the other way around. Hopefully the author was just having a difficult time during these books, and the rest of the series will be fine. Overall, it was a terrific story, and a great addition to the series.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
I have to admit that I really dislike any stories that include politics of any kind. The first three books in this series had a little bit of politics involved, but seeing how Adam Drake's father-in-law is a Senator, it was obvious that it would be included at least a little bit. This story was full of politics, which means there was drama, secrets, lies, betrayals (everything we've come to expect from all politicians!), as well as mystery, suspense, and many unexpected and intriguing twists. Although I don't like politics AT ALL, this book still hooked me from beginning to end.
There wasn't any editing errors in books #1 or #2, #3 had a few, but they were all linked to one character's name. However, there were quite a few errors in this story. There were a few misspelled words, but the majority of the errors were the wrong words being used. (Example: the word used in the book was "flavoring", but it should have been "flavored") This happened quite a few times. I found the errors weird, especially when the series started out with no errors in the first couple of books, but the 3rd and 4th books have them. It's usually the other way around. Hopefully the author was just having a difficult time during these books, and the rest of the series will be fine. Overall, it was a terrific story, and a great addition to the series.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
August 20, 2024
Sloppy writing and jumbled mess
I started reading this series hoping it would get better. It didn’t.
Names keep changing in error as if the writer forgot who they were as do their backgrounds.
Places are referred to incorrectly. Its Commodore Barry Bridge not Berry.
Needs major editing as words are left out and others added where the sentence makes no sense .
The story itself not so interesting rather ridiculous in parts.
I started reading this series hoping it would get better. It didn’t.
Names keep changing in error as if the writer forgot who they were as do their backgrounds.
Places are referred to incorrectly. Its Commodore Barry Bridge not Berry.
Needs major editing as words are left out and others added where the sentence makes no sense .
The story itself not so interesting rather ridiculous in parts.
November 29, 2015
Who knew
National media keeps the public focused on trivia while ignoring controversial events to placate lobbyists. The appendix provides stories you may have missed the first time. Liberty and freedom applies to both patriots and evildoers.
The book provides a possible scenario regarding domestic training camps.
National media keeps the public focused on trivia while ignoring controversial events to placate lobbyists. The appendix provides stories you may have missed the first time. Liberty and freedom applies to both patriots and evildoers.
The book provides a possible scenario regarding domestic training camps.
July 3, 2019
Another Blockbuster in the Adam Drake Series
In this installment of the Drake series, Adam is asked to look into the prospective buyer of a large ranch in Oregon. The buyer purportedly represents an organization dedicated to giving inner city Muslim youths a camp to attend and enable them to escape city life.
Adam continues to encounter one questionable character after another, both in Oregon and in our nation's capital, while investigating the group. After visiting one of the group's camps in West Virginia and encountering several armed soldier types, he decides to tell the group's attorney that he's going to recommend that his client not sell the ranch.
That's when the danger gets shifted into high gear. Public airliners begin falling from the sky, with witnesses reporting seeing a streak going towards the plane just before it explodes and crashes. While the government believes them to be Iranian in origin, Drake thinks the Muslim group is involved.
Another action packed story that could have come from today's headlines, Scott Matthews strikes again. A hard book to put down!
In this installment of the Drake series, Adam is asked to look into the prospective buyer of a large ranch in Oregon. The buyer purportedly represents an organization dedicated to giving inner city Muslim youths a camp to attend and enable them to escape city life.
Adam continues to encounter one questionable character after another, both in Oregon and in our nation's capital, while investigating the group. After visiting one of the group's camps in West Virginia and encountering several armed soldier types, he decides to tell the group's attorney that he's going to recommend that his client not sell the ranch.
That's when the danger gets shifted into high gear. Public airliners begin falling from the sky, with witnesses reporting seeing a streak going towards the plane just before it explodes and crashes. While the government believes them to be Iranian in origin, Drake thinks the Muslim group is involved.
Another action packed story that could have come from today's headlines, Scott Matthews strikes again. A hard book to put down!
April 9, 2025
I am enjoying this series and have read (listened to) them back to back.
On this occasion, I listened to the Kindle Assisted Reader version of it on my Amazon Alexa (far superior to listening to it on my Kindle) but not, as is to be expected, half as good as the narrator of the first 3 books in the series. I wish that they would produce an audiobook version of the rest of the series.
This story was, once again credible (and I only think that now, because in 2025 I have no confidence in the calibre of all of the elected officials currently in the White House), you’d be forgiven for accepting that the situation as portrayed in this novel, could be highly credible!
Reading this with that scenario in the back of your mind, makes you wonder…
On another plot point - I don’t like the relationship between Adam and Elizabeth. So I’m not enjoying those interactions, but I love the camaraderie between Adam, Mike and Mike’s Team. I shall persevere until Elizabeth tips me over the edge.
On this occasion, I listened to the Kindle Assisted Reader version of it on my Amazon Alexa (far superior to listening to it on my Kindle) but not, as is to be expected, half as good as the narrator of the first 3 books in the series. I wish that they would produce an audiobook version of the rest of the series.
This story was, once again credible (and I only think that now, because in 2025 I have no confidence in the calibre of all of the elected officials currently in the White House), you’d be forgiven for accepting that the situation as portrayed in this novel, could be highly credible!
Reading this with that scenario in the back of your mind, makes you wonder…
On another plot point - I don’t like the relationship between Adam and Elizabeth. So I’m not enjoying those interactions, but I love the camaraderie between Adam, Mike and Mike’s Team. I shall persevere until Elizabeth tips me over the edge.
June 18, 2022
Treason and conspiracy
Adam Drake is in the middle of a mess again. He went to Washington DC to investigate an offer for a ranch in Oregon. The plot develops from there is a conspiracy involving camps around the US for inner-city youth run by Muslims. As it develops there are many levels to the story and it makes for a very exciting story. I like the Way Scott Matthews writes the story and it really gets right into the middle of the action. I recommend this book for all readers of adventure and conspiracy.
Adam Drake is in the middle of a mess again. He went to Washington DC to investigate an offer for a ranch in Oregon. The plot develops from there is a conspiracy involving camps around the US for inner-city youth run by Muslims. As it develops there are many levels to the story and it makes for a very exciting story. I like the Way Scott Matthews writes the story and it really gets right into the middle of the action. I recommend this book for all readers of adventure and conspiracy.
October 13, 2025
The previous books by Scott Mathew were fairly good. This one did not catch much interest in the story line. Moreover what really brought the rating down was many spelling and grammatical mistakes throughout the book. With thousands of people paying for it and reading the book, how can someone not proof read it and make sure there are no spelling or grammatical mistakes? Sheer carelessness. I am not sure about buying the next one.
February 20, 2025
Firstly this book was irritating to read because whoever did the proofreading didn’t have a very good grasp of basic English & half way through the book the main protagonist’s name inexplicably changed from Hassan to Hassad!
Despite the above I actually enjoyed the book & have downloaded the next in the series.
Despite the above I actually enjoyed the book & have downloaded the next in the series.
January 11, 2018
I think Scott Mathews is one of the best action authors today. His story’s are great, his characters are likable, his settings are accurate and his pace is pitch perfect. His protagonist, Adam Drake, is one cool dude.
January 24, 2018
Book to book... Finish one and start the next. Doubt Scott can publish them as fast as I'm reading them unfortunately. Great reads, pretty much in line with my military heritage, upbringing and politics. Completely recommend this series...
May 28, 2025
Call itTreason
This 4th book in the Adam Drake series had a frighteningly real scenario that was very believable. The partnership of Drake and Casey grows with every book as does the romance with Liz. Great read.
This 4th book in the Adam Drake series had a frighteningly real scenario that was very believable. The partnership of Drake and Casey grows with every book as does the romance with Liz. Great read.
July 18, 2025
Entertaining
It was another pretty good story which I enjoyed. At times it was a little confusing, but it cleared up as the story progressed. But, what I found annoying were the word and context errors. I found similar errors in the previous Drake books, but this one had more.
It was another pretty good story which I enjoyed. At times it was a little confusing, but it cleared up as the story progressed. But, what I found annoying were the word and context errors. I found similar errors in the previous Drake books, but this one had more.
August 20, 2025
Another Excellent Story
Another excellent story in the Adam Drake series. Full of intrigue and plenty of action it keeps you gripped from start to finish.Looking forward to reading more.
Another excellent story in the Adam Drake series. Full of intrigue and plenty of action it keeps you gripped from start to finish.Looking forward to reading more.
February 4, 2018
Page Turner
Every book I have Read, is a page turner to see what happens next. Adam and Casey are the kind of American's that should be running the country, no fooling around.
Every book I have Read, is a page turner to see what happens next. Adam and Casey are the kind of American's that should be running the country, no fooling around.
July 23, 2019
Great Seies
Fast paced, easy reading. Like the main character. Very effective analysis of what is going on today in fiction format
Fast paced, easy reading. Like the main character. Very effective analysis of what is going on today in fiction format
September 27, 2024
Call It Treason
Very well written book! Very interesting storyline that keeps the reader turning pages. The characters are realistic, with great supporting cast.
Very well written book! Very interesting storyline that keeps the reader turning pages. The characters are realistic, with great supporting cast.
August 27, 2025
Great book a lot of action, Drake and Casey are awesome
October 26, 2016
A very creditable story, couldn't put it down
November 30, 2016
Terrorists in America
I chose a 5 star rating, because of the current attacks on groups of people in America. Trump voters would like this book. Muslims are the terrorist brotherhood mentioned in the book. Politics also plays a big part of the story. Infiltration of foreign money into politicians pockets. Not paying attention to investigations into foreigners on American visas. Although fiction, much of what is written is believable. I am not a Muslim hater, and a lot of what Trump campaigned against I did not like, but our government needs to be more attuned to terrorists. We see what happened in Paris,and it happened on college campuses here already.
I chose a 5 star rating, because of the current attacks on groups of people in America. Trump voters would like this book. Muslims are the terrorist brotherhood mentioned in the book. Politics also plays a big part of the story. Infiltration of foreign money into politicians pockets. Not paying attention to investigations into foreigners on American visas. Although fiction, much of what is written is believable. I am not a Muslim hater, and a lot of what Trump campaigned against I did not like, but our government needs to be more attuned to terrorists. We see what happened in Paris,and it happened on college campuses here already.
February 7, 2016
This is a well written and credible scenario that is born of some under-reported press accounts. It is timely and chillingly realistic. With a lead character Adam Drake, as likeable as a Brad Thor or Vince Flynn protagonist, the plot is complex, nefarious, and thought provoking. The action is appropriate, but never over the top, and the result is an intelligent thriller that will appeal to readers of all ages. (For those concerned about sex and profanity, you will not be offended.)
June 30, 2015
I enjoyed this book, as I have enjoyed the previous three books. I like the characters and I like the suspense. If you enjoy stories about terrorism, and weaponry, this book is for you. I dont particularly like that type of book, but the characters are so good and the suspense is riveting, so I can get past the details. I will look forward to book 5.
January 2, 2016
Good read but a bit too right wing for my taste.
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