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Bob Danforth #2
Terror Cell
Terror Cell pits Bob Danforth, a CIA Special Ops Officer, against Greek Spring, a vicious terrorist group that has operated in Athens, Greece for three decades. Danforth's mission in the summer of 2004 is to track down the terrorists to bring them to justice for the assassination of the CIA's Chief of Station in Athens. What Danforth does not know is that Greek Spring plans a catastrophic attack against the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
Danforth and his CIA team are hampered by years of Congressionally mandated rules that have weakened U.S. Intelligence gathering capabilities, and by indifference and obstructionism on the part of Greek authorities. His mission becomes even more difficult when he is targeted for assassination.
In Terror Cell, Badal weaves a tale of international intrigue, involving players from the CIA, the Greek government, and terrorists in Greece, Libya, and Iran - all within a historical context.
Danforth and his CIA team are hampered by years of Congressionally mandated rules that have weakened U.S. Intelligence gathering capabilities, and by indifference and obstructionism on the part of Greek authorities. His mission becomes even more difficult when he is targeted for assassination.
In Terror Cell, Badal weaves a tale of international intrigue, involving players from the CIA, the Greek government, and terrorists in Greece, Libya, and Iran - all within a historical context.
364 pages, Hardcover
First published April 10, 2004
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About the author
Joseph Badal
31 books135 followers"Joe Badal has had a varied and successful career. After 6 years as a decorated commissioned Army officer, having served in Vietnam and Greece, he had a long banking and finance career. He has had 18 suspense novels published: 4 stand-alones (The Pythagorean Solution, Shell Game, Ultimate Betrayal, and Payback); 7 books in the Danforth Saga (Evil Deeds, Terror Cell, The Nostradamus Secret,The Lone Wolf Agenda, Death Ship, Sins of the Fathers, and The Carnevale Conspiracy); 4 books in the Lassiter/Martinez Case Files (Borderline, Dark Angel, Natural Causes, and Everything To Lose); and 3 books in the Curtis Chronicles (The Motive, Obsessed, and Justice).
He is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and has received numerous awards, including being recognized as "One of The 50 Best Writers You Should Be Reading." He is a two-time winner of the Tony Hillerman Award for Best Fiction Book of the Year and has received multiple Gold Medals from the Military Writers Society of America. He was named Write of the year by the Military Writers Society of America in 2021. His books have received Finalist honors in the International Book Awards contest and in the Eric Hoffer Awards.
He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in International Finance and Business Administration, is a graduate of the Stanford University Law School's Director College, and of the Defense Language Institute, West Coast.
Joe has also written dozens of articles that have been published in a variety of business magazines and trade journals, and is a frequent speaker at business and writers’ events. His blog, Everyday Heroes, highlights individuals just like you who are confronted with a challenge and rise to the occasion."
He is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and has received numerous awards, including being recognized as "One of The 50 Best Writers You Should Be Reading." He is a two-time winner of the Tony Hillerman Award for Best Fiction Book of the Year and has received multiple Gold Medals from the Military Writers Society of America. He was named Write of the year by the Military Writers Society of America in 2021. His books have received Finalist honors in the International Book Awards contest and in the Eric Hoffer Awards.
He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in International Finance and Business Administration, is a graduate of the Stanford University Law School's Director College, and of the Defense Language Institute, West Coast.
Joe has also written dozens of articles that have been published in a variety of business magazines and trade journals, and is a frequent speaker at business and writers’ events. His blog, Everyday Heroes, highlights individuals just like you who are confronted with a challenge and rise to the occasion."
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November 4, 2011
What I really love about Joseph Badal's books is that they could come right off the pages of today's newspapers, and it is uncanny how he writes almost prophetically about international terrorist events. Terror Cell takes place during the Athens Olympic Games in 2004 and had me on edge throughout the book. Unlike most thriller writers, Badal includes a strong female character to complement his male protagonist -- in this case Liz Danforth.
I am excited to learn that Evil Deeds, the first in the Bob & Liz Danforth series, is about to be released. I will now get to know Bob and Liz as a young couple.
I am excited to learn that Evil Deeds, the first in the Bob & Liz Danforth series, is about to be released. I will now get to know Bob and Liz as a young couple.
January 28, 2012
Terror Cell is the second outing in the Bob Danforth series, and it is a dandy! Bob is back in Greece for the CIA where he is faced with multiple terrorist threats and geopolitical intrigue on a grand scale. His career and his life are on the line along with the lives of his wife and now grown Army officer son. The action is non-stop and the body count is high. The only thing more a thriller lover can ask for is excellent writing, and author Joseph Badal delivers in it spades. Highly recommended.
March 16, 2015
Excitement by the page!
I just finished reading the second book in the Danforth Saga. TERROR CELL. It was just as exciting as the first book was. The author has the ability to make the characters very believable and human. I would buy any book he writes, without a doubt. I have already purchased book 3 in the series, and canntwa
I just finished reading the second book in the Danforth Saga. TERROR CELL. It was just as exciting as the first book was. The author has the ability to make the characters very believable and human. I would buy any book he writes, without a doubt. I have already purchased book 3 in the series, and canntwa
June 9, 2015
Exciting and intriguing
Normally I don't read military stories. However Mr. Basal has a great way of telling them that you have to love the characters and become quite involved in their lives. Once again there were many twists and turns in the number two volume of "The Danforth Saga" wonderful ending. Just desserts for some real maggots.
Normally I don't read military stories. However Mr. Basal has a great way of telling them that you have to love the characters and become quite involved in their lives. Once again there were many twists and turns in the number two volume of "The Danforth Saga" wonderful ending. Just desserts for some real maggots.
April 13, 2015
I enjoyed it, but found the
Characters and the plot a bit confusing. Cut down to the basics it's simple enough... a planned terrorist attack on the Greek Olympics must be stopped. I enjoyed the first Danforth novel a bit more, and will still move on to number three.
Characters and the plot a bit confusing. Cut down to the basics it's simple enough... a planned terrorist attack on the Greek Olympics must be stopped. I enjoyed the first Danforth novel a bit more, and will still move on to number three.
October 14, 2015
What a great book,full of intrigue,full of suspension,rarely I found myself on the edge of my seat,this book di
Great suspension full of intrigue,recommended is a most to read,rarely I found myself at the edge of my seat remind a book,this one did it.
Great suspension full of intrigue,recommended is a most to read,rarely I found myself at the edge of my seat remind a book,this one did it.
March 23, 2016
Great 2nd book
I'm a big fan of books that continue in a series. This one doesn't disappoint. The characters continue to develop and grow. The book has just the right amount of intrigue and suspense to keep me reading day and night
I'm a big fan of books that continue in a series. This one doesn't disappoint. The characters continue to develop and grow. The book has just the right amount of intrigue and suspense to keep me reading day and night
December 31, 2016
Exciting Novelaa
I enjoyed the second book in this series and look forward to the third however I have trouble imagining Bob retired.
I enjoyed the second book in this series and look forward to the third however I have trouble imagining Bob retired.
July 18, 2018
Good fast-paced terrorist plot. A bit contrived, but high adventure and good characters made for a fun read.
September 1, 2019
Make your hands sweaty!
Story line moves around winding characters together and keeping the reader questioning each page. Great suspense and a solid good read.
Story line moves around winding characters together and keeping the reader questioning each page. Great suspense and a solid good read.
December 23, 2017
This author writes interesting activities
I thought this book was more realistic than the first book. The editing seamed tighter and there were far fewer unbelievable coincidences.
I thought this book was more realistic than the first book. The editing seamed tighter and there were far fewer unbelievable coincidences.
August 11, 2021
A good political / military / terrorist story. Some pretty good characters and a well paced plot that is a bit repetitive at times.
March 25, 2020
Badal writes crisply and defines characters so that you know who and what they are. Some books give descriptions of their characters that are so badly written that you have to get back to the page where s/he was introduced to see about whom the author is talking. That is not the case in Badal's writing skills. Short chapters give the reader the impression that things are moving quickly and something is happening. I like Mr. Badal's skills--crisp writing, good grammar, good plot that it's hard to lay the book/ipad down, and interesting characters. I've now read three of the six Danforth Saga books and can't wait to see what I'll be immersed in number four, The Lone Wolf . Thank you Mr. Badal. You've given this reader a place to escape other than my self-imposed quarantine. Yes, I have been reading during the coronavirus and Mr. Badal has introduced me to the Danforth's--a very interesting and remarkable family. Thank you!
July 25, 2011
This suspense thriller is set in Athens Greece just before the start of the 2004 Olympics. A Greek terrorist organization plans to overthrow government and return Greece to the status quo of 30 years ago. When British and American diplomats are assassinated, CIA veteran Bob Danforth is sent to Athens to find and stop the terrorists. The Greek government is apparently powerless to stop the terrorism, likely due to infiltration. The Greek terror cell has contacts with terrorist organizations around the world, and as the Olympics approach, they put many plans into action. The story has many subplots, and it takes more than half the book to provide the necessary background, which makes it fairly easy to put down. Once the action is underway, the book's structure and pacing mimics a Tom Clancy thriller.
November 28, 2013
Loved it! (Mostly because in another life I worked for the author and he's a great person!)
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March 25, 2018MWSA Review
Author Joseph Badal has written a fast-paced, action-packed thriller in his book Terror Cell. Set in Athens, Greece, Badal pits his protagonists, Bob Danforth and his team of CIA operatives, against Greek Spring, a fictional terrorist group that has been operating with impunity in Greece for two decades. Not knowing who to trust is only part of the problem Danforth faces. The terrorists have planned a series of terror attacks that the CIA team believes will culminate with some sort of grand attack at the Olympic games. As the assassinations and bombings evolve, Danforth realizes that they may they not succeed in bringing down Greek Spring. Not only that, but he also may not survive the effort.
I recommend Terror Cell to anyone who loves thrillers. For those who are not sure, I recommend they read this book to find out if they might be. An easy, quick read, this book will satisfy any reader’s desire for action, suspense, and conflict. The author’s descriptions of the neighborhoods and suburbs of Athens are an added plus. Read it!
MWSA Reviewer: Bob Doerr
Author Joseph Badal has written a fast-paced, action-packed thriller in his book Terror Cell. Set in Athens, Greece, Badal pits his protagonists, Bob Danforth and his team of CIA operatives, against Greek Spring, a fictional terrorist group that has been operating with impunity in Greece for two decades. Not knowing who to trust is only part of the problem Danforth faces. The terrorists have planned a series of terror attacks that the CIA team believes will culminate with some sort of grand attack at the Olympic games. As the assassinations and bombings evolve, Danforth realizes that they may they not succeed in bringing down Greek Spring. Not only that, but he also may not survive the effort.
I recommend Terror Cell to anyone who loves thrillers. For those who are not sure, I recommend they read this book to find out if they might be. An easy, quick read, this book will satisfy any reader’s desire for action, suspense, and conflict. The author’s descriptions of the neighborhoods and suburbs of Athens are an added plus. Read it!
MWSA Reviewer: Bob Doerr
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