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Tom Blake #1
Deep Sleepers
Alternate cover edition to ASIN B00FGUVK44
He should be the perfect spy. After all Ben Proctor has no idea of his true identity.
He’s been planted deep undercover with a radical right-wing political party steadily increasing in popularity as the country’s anti-Muslim fervour grows.
But when Proctor is recruited by a secretive neo-Nazi terrorist splinter group calling themselves the Phineas Priests, his mission begins to unravel at terrifying speed.
He’s abducted, branded with a mysterious symbol and initiated in an eerie moonlit ceremony. The Priests have spotted Proctor’s potential and want him to lead a deadly terrorist bomb plot that is destined to kill hundreds of innocent people.
As the perfect spy threatens to become the perfect terrorist, one man’s tasked with stopping him - the man who’s already inside his head.
Tom Blake is a former Special Forces military psychologist who now works for British MI5.
He’s supposed to be controlling Proctor using an experimental hypnotic technique developed with a black ops SAS unit.
The only problem is that Proctor has gone missing – and the countdown to the bombing has already begun.
And so starts a frantic hunt for the missing spy before it’s too late.
With his MI5 masters demanding action, Blake needs all his military experience to track down his man and avert tragedy.
Meanwhile, in the heart of London’s Canary Wharf, a Texan oil billionaire makes a rendezvous with his super yacht for a secret meeting that could be about to change history. How much does he know about the Phineas Priests and could he hold the key to stopping the bombing?
And an investigative reporter finds himself hot on the heels of the biggest story he’s ever chased - with the help of a mysterious blonde trying to find her brother who she fears has been murdered in Brazil.
He should be the perfect spy. After all Ben Proctor has no idea of his true identity.
He’s been planted deep undercover with a radical right-wing political party steadily increasing in popularity as the country’s anti-Muslim fervour grows.
But when Proctor is recruited by a secretive neo-Nazi terrorist splinter group calling themselves the Phineas Priests, his mission begins to unravel at terrifying speed.
He’s abducted, branded with a mysterious symbol and initiated in an eerie moonlit ceremony. The Priests have spotted Proctor’s potential and want him to lead a deadly terrorist bomb plot that is destined to kill hundreds of innocent people.
As the perfect spy threatens to become the perfect terrorist, one man’s tasked with stopping him - the man who’s already inside his head.
Tom Blake is a former Special Forces military psychologist who now works for British MI5.
He’s supposed to be controlling Proctor using an experimental hypnotic technique developed with a black ops SAS unit.
The only problem is that Proctor has gone missing – and the countdown to the bombing has already begun.
And so starts a frantic hunt for the missing spy before it’s too late.
With his MI5 masters demanding action, Blake needs all his military experience to track down his man and avert tragedy.
Meanwhile, in the heart of London’s Canary Wharf, a Texan oil billionaire makes a rendezvous with his super yacht for a secret meeting that could be about to change history. How much does he know about the Phineas Priests and could he hold the key to stopping the bombing?
And an investigative reporter finds himself hot on the heels of the biggest story he’s ever chased - with the help of a mysterious blonde trying to find her brother who she fears has been murdered in Brazil.
270 pages, ebook
First published September 27, 2013
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About the author
Adrian Wills
6 books19 followersAdrianhas been a journalist for 20 years but writing has been in his blood from since he was old enough to put pencil to paper. He tried to satisfy the need to write by working on a host of weekly and daily regional newspapers. He currently works in regional television news, and is married to fellow author, Amanda Wills. They live in Kent with their two children, Oliver and Thomas, and their two cats.
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May 14, 2018
I liked it, but did not love it. As others have pointed out, we just seemed to jump in on the Sleeper program, no background. Is this ethical? The poor sleeper did things (some bad) that he cannot remember and yet, is he responsible for his actions or is his handler? Basically he gave up his free will, and was just under Blake's control. I used my April KOLL, and maybe will try again in several months.
October 22, 2016
Interesting book set in England. They have neo-Nazis too. The hero has some unusual powers.
December 16, 2019
This is an ok read but a lot left out your straight in at the deep end. It does sort of explain things in the last few chapters.
September 28, 2018
Deep Sleepers by Adrian Wills
An interesting if implausible way of managing a storyline and complicated plot. You’ll have to read it to see what I mean by that.
Characters were interesting, well developed and for the most part believable.
Although what always gets me in these action novels is that stuff that hurts (a lot often) seems to be brushed off rather too easily by characters in the story.
Or maybe I’m just a weakling.
An interesting if implausible way of managing a storyline and complicated plot. You’ll have to read it to see what I mean by that.
Characters were interesting, well developed and for the most part believable.
Although what always gets me in these action novels is that stuff that hurts (a lot often) seems to be brushed off rather too easily by characters in the story.
Or maybe I’m just a weakling.
June 14, 2017
A good, fast paced thriller.
Tom Blake is a complex character who we were introduced to in As Good as Dead, a prequel novella. I do recommend you read that first as it helps explain who Tom Blake is and what he does. Deep Sleepers is disturbing because it reflects the terrorism the world is facing today. It is unsettling because events in this book could actually happen. Having said that, it is a good thriller and rather different from the normal terrorist plot as it is based in the UK. Definitely worth reading. I look forward to the next Tom Blake book.
Tom Blake is a complex character who we were introduced to in As Good as Dead, a prequel novella. I do recommend you read that first as it helps explain who Tom Blake is and what he does. Deep Sleepers is disturbing because it reflects the terrorism the world is facing today. It is unsettling because events in this book could actually happen. Having said that, it is a good thriller and rather different from the normal terrorist plot as it is based in the UK. Definitely worth reading. I look forward to the next Tom Blake book.
December 10, 2016
Good book that follows Tom Blake a former solider psychologist, who now works for MI5. He now monitors undercover agents, Ben Proctor is a deep undercover and holds the key to stopping a terrorist attack. Not your typical action thriller, but the story moves at a nice place and the series has potential.
July 24, 2017
This is the first book by this author that features Tom Blake a MI5 spy who plants one of his recruits deep inside an organization like the BNP whose task is to infiltrate and gain the trust of the top men. The story twists and turns and make this book a good read I will be putting his second book on my reading list
October 11, 2017
Hypnotic
From the hatred of bigotry to the love of family Adrian Wills creates an intriguing story that is too short on detail to make it believable. Whilst fast paced there are too many loose ends left at what is a simmering conclusion given the tense nature of the rest of the book
From the hatred of bigotry to the love of family Adrian Wills creates an intriguing story that is too short on detail to make it believable. Whilst fast paced there are too many loose ends left at what is a simmering conclusion given the tense nature of the rest of the book
April 4, 2018
Deep Sleepers
This book was better than I expected. It was interesting enough to hold my attention, that I read it in practically one sitting. Had just enough intrigue to keep me wondering. This Blake character seems to be sort of a one man army. He is an impressive character. I liked the story. I think I will be reading more from this author in the future.
This book was better than I expected. It was interesting enough to hold my attention, that I read it in practically one sitting. Had just enough intrigue to keep me wondering. This Blake character seems to be sort of a one man army. He is an impressive character. I liked the story. I think I will be reading more from this author in the future.
April 16, 2018
A Novel of Sponsored Spurs Performing a Mission for MI6 Similar to Guantomno Bay
WE had penned a modern updated version of James Bond. However, this character in not a number spy he is a Psychological Expert who uses Hypnotism as a tool to gain underground viewed and scheduled Terrorist attacks in the realm of Great Britian. This is an excellent read for the genre.....ER
WE had penned a modern updated version of James Bond. However, this character in not a number spy he is a Psychological Expert who uses Hypnotism as a tool to gain underground viewed and scheduled Terrorist attacks in the realm of Great Britian. This is an excellent read for the genre.....ER
December 12, 2020
Terrific!
The main character turns up still alive, still able to retain his identity. And then his life changes radically--again. A nice, gentle page-turner, filled with lots of twisting sub-plots. Nicely developed from beginning to end, each turn leading the reader further into the depths of the plot, with a surprise ending. Or maybe new beginning.
The main character turns up still alive, still able to retain his identity. And then his life changes radically--again. A nice, gentle page-turner, filled with lots of twisting sub-plots. Nicely developed from beginning to end, each turn leading the reader further into the depths of the plot, with a surprise ending. Or maybe new beginning.
July 24, 2017
This book was a great read. Mysterious from the start, emotional throughout and the twists and turns in the story were great.You would not guess the outcome right up to the last page. A must read story.
March 4, 2023
A high powered spy type book.
Blake is investigating the BPA a previously racist political party that have somehow.magically become wealthy and growing on popularity. Working for MI5 Blake is tracking a deep sleeper he has put into the group.
Blake is investigating the BPA a previously racist political party that have somehow.magically become wealthy and growing on popularity. Working for MI5 Blake is tracking a deep sleeper he has put into the group.
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January 27, 2017
The story is that of a spy novel meets a super hero meets a corrupt double agent meets titanic. Not for me. Also, I only laughed out loud twice.
May 15, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline of Deep Sleepers from beginning to end. I look forward to reading more of Adrian Wills books.
September 15, 2017
I kept reviewing the story till Hurricane Irma came in and ruined things, but I did read it just now till the end.
December 20, 2017
Scary, how people's minds and lives can be manipulated. Good plot and well written.
January 21, 2018
A fast paced thriller, kept me guessing and turning the pages, an excellent read.
March 5, 2018
Non stop action
Fast paced, believable characters with plenty of action. Well worth the read definitely recommend this book to others. Download it now.
Fast paced, believable characters with plenty of action. Well worth the read definitely recommend this book to others. Download it now.
March 16, 2018
An enthralling read and really take you on an adventure.
June 27, 2018
First Adrian Willis I’ve read and I wasn’t disappointed. We’ll definitely be reading the next Tom Blake thriller
December 15, 2018
Not much of either a thriller or detective story though mildly entertaining.
February 3, 2019
Average
Which is actually pretty good for 21st century ebooks! Most of them are poorly written (At least this one didn’t butcher the English language ).
Which is actually pretty good for 21st century ebooks! Most of them are poorly written (At least this one didn’t butcher the English language ).
September 1, 2019
Not sure what to expect but the story was okay.
September 29, 2019
Super
What a wonderful fantastic book. It’s been a great read from start to finish. Loved every minute of it together with the twist. Thoroughly recommend it.
What a wonderful fantastic book. It’s been a great read from start to finish. Loved every minute of it together with the twist. Thoroughly recommend it.
October 2, 2019
Simply amazing... It had so many twists that I was perpetually on the edge of my seat... Love this book..
January 30, 2020
Enjoyed the book so much that I read it twice. Glad she got to see her brother one more time.
February 9, 2020
An enjoyable thriller
I enjoyed reading this first book in the Tom Blake series. It clipped along and had a neat, as in tidy, plot that all slotted together by the end.
I enjoyed reading this first book in the Tom Blake series. It clipped along and had a neat, as in tidy, plot that all slotted together by the end.
April 12, 2020
Very intriguing. Keep my attention. Would have finished it in one or two sittings, but work kept getting in the way.
September 11, 2021
I thought this was an okay read. Overall a lightweight but engaging story.
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