The Paris Protection

by Bryan Devore

While President Abigail Clarke attends a summit in Paris, an unknown enemy makes a brazen attempt on her life, inflicting horrific losses on her protection detail. Plunged into a battle beyond anything they could have trained for, Secret Service Agents Rebecca Reid and David Stone must find a way to keep the president alive. The attackers have vast resources and would sacrifice everything for a devastating blow against America. The agents must be willing to do no less.

Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Mystery Thriller, Politics, Mystery

361 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 31, 2015

About the author

Bryan Devore was born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas. He received his Bachelor's and Master's in Accountancy from Kansas State University. He also completed an exchange semester at the Leipzig Graduate School of Management in Leipzig, Germany. He lives in Denver, Colorado.

He welcomes comments and feedback, and can be contacted at www.bryandevore.com.

Reviews

[Gayle England-Triplett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started reading this just after the terriorist attack in Paris. From the first sentence, I was hooked!! My senses were alert, and my body was tense. I was in the Secret Service guarding the President. A THRILLING story that engulfed me the entire way!! It taught me about the duties if the SS, their training, and how their jobs are a their lives. Paris is a fascinating place..I never knew how much until I read this book, learning things that few of us will ever be aware of. This is Bryan Devore's best book yet! The Aspen Account was suspenseful too. And there was The Price of Innocense... I love this awesome author' work!!!!

[Tulay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exhilarating book.

Secret Service woman and men will do everything to protect the POTUS. Story takes place in Paris hotel and tunnels underground of Paris. Heart pounding nightmare goes on sixteen hours. Action packed book, you can't put down.

[Dougall · Rating 2 out of 5]

A decent thriller, but I found it way too repetitive. Something will have just happened and then the author constantly retells it from another perspective, regardless of the incident's importance. Some redeeming points like strong female roles, some creative tactical ideas, discussion of subjugation and oppression of the third world, however the latter is contrasted with a strong theme of american patriotism.

A decent book if you like edge of your seat thrillers, I however, did not enjoy the writing style.

[Ernie · Rating 4 out of 5]

OMG! Edge of your seat action adventure. I tend to be more of a Sci-Fi Fantasy fan but who doesn't love a good AirForceOne eqsue novel!

I could not put it down as I wanted to see what happened. I also got the feeling that it could have ended good or bad and it kept me guessing until the very end!

The whole book takes place in probably under an hour for the most part and it reads like an action movie. I was so happy to actually read it as I kept thinking that this would have been a 10 min scene in a movie but was so glad to get it fleshed out in novel form!

Great characters and character interactions!

[Kyle Heon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a pretty slow reader but this book hooked me from the start. Admittedly, was a bit worried in the first chapter that it wasn't going to grab me, but by the second, things changed and I found myself unable to put this book down.

As a slow reader, short chapters, which this book provides in spades, helps encourage me to keep reading. The author does a good job of being detailed without going on and on about it. Plenty of back story for all of the characters makes you feel more attached.

Highly recommend this one.

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another book recommended by my Brother, and rightfully so! This was a fantastic read full of action. Very much a page turner!

[Beverlee Couillard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Fasten Your Seat Belt! This is a terrific story. The characters are great, well-developed, believable. There is barely a moment to catch your breath. The author does give you those moments scattered throughout the book, but doesn't give you but a few deep breaths before plunging you back into the thrilling story. Fanatic terrorists threatening the life of the President of the United States, and the heroic efforts of Her protectors to get her to safety. Using the environment of Paris and the vast network of tunnels under The City of Light, you are pushed along at a great pace to the conclusion of this book. I could barely put it down to sleep. Great writing, excellent plotting, and the wildest fictional ride I've had in years. Don't miss this one. I have a sneaking suspicion there is a follow-up book available, and I will check it out.

[Mary Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first exposure to this author insures that I will seek out another of his books. This fast story guarantees that it will keep you on the edge of your seat to see if your desired outcome eventually evolves. Goodness knows that the Secret Service could use some of the positive press that would surface if all their agents exhibited the behavior extolled in this protection of a female president in Paris. The action reminds me somewhat of what occurs in a Baldacci or Clancy novel.

[Donna K · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recieved a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Wow. I loved this book. The characters in this book are wonderful. I felt like I was right there with them smelling smoke and feeling the cold. I truly hope that other books by Devore are just as good. I look forward to reading more

[Brenda Gilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding read

Thrilling all the way through. Lots of bacKground on the secret service. Book really makes you think of their huge sacrifices to protect our President. Also quite a history lesson regarding Paris and Hannibal Barca.

[Jonathan Barnett · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the worst novels I ever tried reading. Horrible writing.

[Mary Enck · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those novels that produces all sorts of emotions on nearly every page. Running from the bad guys with overwhelming odds is just so ripe for keeping a reader turning pages deep into the night. I loved the action in this story. It really moves. As for those bad guys, they are just oozing evil. Every step of the way I felt like hanging on for dear life.

I believe this author really knows how to keep a reader entertained. I congratulate him for causing me two sleepless nights. The plot is so intricate that I hesitate to give up any clues. I just ask you to trust me that it is handled by a pro. Even so, there should be no problem in understanding what's happening and why. Although, it can get a little embarrassing when it's around 3 AM and you feel compelled to shout, "YES!" That's how satisfying it is when things go right. I would like to see more of the main characters who are the heroes of this novel.

I call it really well done, Bryan.

[Emily Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was definitely action packed! Especially toward the end I couldn't put it down. I found the entire plot interesting and assume the Paris tunnel system is based on facts. However, I got bogged down in Mohammed's constant ruminations and comparisons to Hannibal. During these passages I would put the book down perhaps for several days. The women were almost superhuman and their escape seemed unbelievable. However, I was glad for that ending.

[Daniel Gonzalez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty nice thriller with an intense tempo. The most enjoyable part is the in depth research the authors put around how secret services work and their rationale. Interesting carachters however flirting a bit too much with cliché for some some of them. Bottom line certainly not masterpiece but surely entertaining with some things to learn.

[Cathy Norgren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wanted to rush through but didn’t want it to end

If you are looking for a good Secret Service, us against them book, then this is it.
A good story line that wasn’t from one “tough guys” point of view. I really enjoyed all the characters and look forward to seeing how their stories develop.

[Cheryl Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A terrorist’s five year, well thought out, plan to kill the American president

A hate developed and refined over many years of perceived deception and betrayal versus a highly trained and deeply loyal protection force. Incredibly detailed preparation by both good and evil leaders is on display throughout this gripping and intense story. My heart is still pounding!

[Kathy KS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast-paced entertainment for fans of movies such as White House Down, Olympus has Fallen, Air Force One, Die Hard, etc. It was a good, quick read after finishing some very long, complex novels. Recommended.

And the author came from Kansas!

[Dorothy R Matthews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good but

But it was much longer than it needed to be. I found myself skipping some of the extra stuff and getting to the meat of the story. That being said it would make a good movie much like Olympus Has Fallen

[TCampbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very exciting!

A story reminiscent of Air Force One, this book was impossible to put down. Non-stop action kept me on the edge of my seat. The story resolves itself with just a few threads left dangling for a potential sequel.

[Renee Concolino · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book but had trouble investing in the plot line from the terrorist perspective. I found myself rushing through those chapters and not enjoying the book as much as I would had I fully cared about all of the story.

[Sheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story about an assassination attempt on the US president. Really exciting but too many references to Hannibal and his fighting strategies. Rebecca and David are part of presidential protection services.

[Raymond · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an imaginative novel that involves rescuing a female POTUS via the Paris catacombs amid terrorist activities that are beyond bizarre!

[ricky a mccain · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a trip

The setting surreal, unique. The pace intense. This is a really good read with terrific characters and a proper ending. Thanks, Mr. Devore.

[James Dennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Really enjoyed this book - continuous action - kept me turning the page. Waiting anxiously to see what happens next.

[patricia wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I skipped a lot of it as it was repetitive...action-filled tho...& I'm all for saving the president!!!

[John Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was hard to put down, much better than I thought it would be when I picked it up. Somewhat predictable, but still a good read.

[Don Packett · Rating 4 out of 5]

A typically enjoyable read of good vs evil. A little too much 'yay yay USA' in some parts but it was overall a fast-paced good read.

[David Rutledge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Engaging

The story is fast moving and keeps the reader engaged. The character and plot development is just about right for the fast moving action.

[Nancy Shaffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

New author to me and right down my alley. Will look for more books by him!

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much detail

Although the premise was good, too much time was spent on minute details. It is obvious that the writer did his homework for the background.