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Puller Monk #2
Sleeper
The FBI is on the hunt for a North Korean sleeper agent in this thriller by the author of Quantico Rules , called “a fresh new voice” by Harlan Coben.
FBI agent Puller Monk has been called in to track down a Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece that was recently stolen from a private collector in Washington, DC. But the culprit isn’t an ordinary thief; she’s a sleeper terrorist—an American who was abducted as an infant, renamed Sung Kim by her North Korean captors, and trained in the deadliest of arts. The National Security Agency (NSA) wants Monk to catch her before she carries out her next diabolical mission.
Working so deep undercover that even the FBI and Monk’s girlfriend are kept in the dark, the rogue agent plunges into a game of cat and mouse that could cost him his life—and the lives of many others. But Monk never backs off from a case, and he has his own unorthodox methods of getting the job done. As he moves within the shadows, Monk becomes both hunter and prey in an endgame more chilling than anyone could imagine.
An ex-FBI agent himself, Gene Riehl debuted the Puller Monk series with Quantico Rules , acclaimed as “riveting” by the San Diego Union-Tribune and “good to the last page” by Michael Connelly. Booklist ’s starred review said, “This is one of those thrillers you genuinely wish wouldn’t end. At its center is Puller Monk, FBI agent, compulsive gambler, and accomplished liar. . . . Monk is a strong lead, a believable character full of contradictions and obsessions we’ve only begun to explore. Further Monk adventures aren’t just welcome; they’re absolutely necessary.”
FBI agent Puller Monk has been called in to track down a Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece that was recently stolen from a private collector in Washington, DC. But the culprit isn’t an ordinary thief; she’s a sleeper terrorist—an American who was abducted as an infant, renamed Sung Kim by her North Korean captors, and trained in the deadliest of arts. The National Security Agency (NSA) wants Monk to catch her before she carries out her next diabolical mission.
Working so deep undercover that even the FBI and Monk’s girlfriend are kept in the dark, the rogue agent plunges into a game of cat and mouse that could cost him his life—and the lives of many others. But Monk never backs off from a case, and he has his own unorthodox methods of getting the job done. As he moves within the shadows, Monk becomes both hunter and prey in an endgame more chilling than anyone could imagine.
An ex-FBI agent himself, Gene Riehl debuted the Puller Monk series with Quantico Rules , acclaimed as “riveting” by the San Diego Union-Tribune and “good to the last page” by Michael Connelly. Booklist ’s starred review said, “This is one of those thrillers you genuinely wish wouldn’t end. At its center is Puller Monk, FBI agent, compulsive gambler, and accomplished liar. . . . Monk is a strong lead, a believable character full of contradictions and obsessions we’ve only begun to explore. Further Monk adventures aren’t just welcome; they’re absolutely necessary.”
- GenresFictionMystery Thriller
484 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2005
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August 4, 2017
Very enjoyable
Better than the first in the series. Nice plot twists. A fun read. And more words to meet the stupid required minimum.
Better than the first in the series. Nice plot twists. A fun read. And more words to meet the stupid required minimum.
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November 12, 2022I read this sometime back in 2006-07 because it was in stock at the community college bookstore where I worked. Don't ask me how or why I remembered it today. I think I enjoyed it.
May 25, 2010
I read this book without reading the first one, I just happened to pick it up at a book store and didn't know there was a first book (I'm a sucker for spy novels).
The book is fresh, easy to read, paced well and fun but no real surprises. The characters are developed enough for you to care about but not too much (again, I never read the first installment). For example I never cared about the hero's girlfriend, but found the villainess of the story much more fascinating. Actually I would wish Mr. Riehl could write a book about the villainess and her training / recruitment.
My predecessors mentioned the FBI procedures, I don't know if all they are accurate or not and would not even dare to guess, but they seem logical and make sense.
The book is fresh, easy to read, paced well and fun but no real surprises. The characters are developed enough for you to care about but not too much (again, I never read the first installment). For example I never cared about the hero's girlfriend, but found the villainess of the story much more fascinating. Actually I would wish Mr. Riehl could write a book about the villainess and her training / recruitment.
My predecessors mentioned the FBI procedures, I don't know if all they are accurate or not and would not even dare to guess, but they seem logical and make sense.
December 2, 2010
I like this series, I'm just sad there are only two books. This one was written in 2005, but there hasn't been another since. Hopefully, there will be more adventures in the future for FBI agent, Puller Monk!
September 20, 2016
Outstanding
A terrific international mystery with lots of possible realistic implications.
Mr.Riehl's authentic descriptions of some of the locations let's the reader feel he is right there! Can't wait to get more in the Puller Monk series!
Pat G.
A terrific international mystery with lots of possible realistic implications.
Mr.Riehl's authentic descriptions of some of the locations let's the reader feel he is right there! Can't wait to get more in the Puller Monk series!
Pat G.
November 5, 2012
Spectacular! Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time and cost me several hours of sleep, no pun intended.
January 8, 2013
A good book. Karen..you might enjoy it even.
August 4, 2013
Espionage-341 pages - Kidnapped American spy raised by North Koreans to hate Americans.
June 16, 2016
Excellent! Can't wait for the next one.
Fast paced and very well written. Each of his books keep getting better. A definite page turner! Loved the book!
Fast paced and very well written. Each of his books keep getting better. A definite page turner! Loved the book!
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