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Ryan Kealey #2
The Assassin
More than a year has passed since Ryan Kealey prevented the assassination of multiple world leaders in the nation's capital. While his work is brilliant, he's considered damaged goods. Now he's about to become a key player in a plot of unimaginable scale. For something big is about to go down in New York City.
When a top Iranian source reveals that Iran is planning to bomb the United Nations, U.S. Intelligence begins counter-measures. Only Kealey sees it as a smokescreen for another, far more involved plot. But getting anyone to believe him isn't going to be easy. With only his ally, London's newest assistant chief, Naomi Kharmai, by his side, Ryan will have to operate outside the lines in order to prevent a terrible attack in a city on lockdown.
A weapon of catastrophic power has been stolen from war-torn Iraq and has made its way to the U.S. The man who has it is Kealey's nemesis, William Vanderveen, an international criminal mastermind who has no objective other than pure terror and who will stop at nothing to achieve it. Making matters worse, Vanderveen's being helped by someone on the inside with high ranking security clearance. Even the halls of the CIA are no longer safe from possible espionage and treason. Now, as Kealey and Kharmai race to put the pieces together, they will confront a ghost from the past and be forced to question the people they trust most in a desperate investigation where only this is for certain - time is running out.
When a top Iranian source reveals that Iran is planning to bomb the United Nations, U.S. Intelligence begins counter-measures. Only Kealey sees it as a smokescreen for another, far more involved plot. But getting anyone to believe him isn't going to be easy. With only his ally, London's newest assistant chief, Naomi Kharmai, by his side, Ryan will have to operate outside the lines in order to prevent a terrible attack in a city on lockdown.
A weapon of catastrophic power has been stolen from war-torn Iraq and has made its way to the U.S. The man who has it is Kealey's nemesis, William Vanderveen, an international criminal mastermind who has no objective other than pure terror and who will stop at nothing to achieve it. Making matters worse, Vanderveen's being helped by someone on the inside with high ranking security clearance. Even the halls of the CIA are no longer safe from possible espionage and treason. Now, as Kealey and Kharmai race to put the pieces together, they will confront a ghost from the past and be forced to question the people they trust most in a desperate investigation where only this is for certain - time is running out.
506 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2007
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About the author
Andrew Britton
30 books161 followersDuring his early childhood, Andrew Britton lived between England and Camlough, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, until the family emigrated to the United States in 1988 at age seven. Britton spent years in both Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Raleigh, North Carolina. After graduating from Leesville Road High School in Raleigh in 1999, Britton joined the U.S. Army as a combat engineer. He stayed in the Army for three years and served in Korea.
After his military service, Britton attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied economics and psychology.
He published his first novel at age 23.
Britton died at the age of 27 of an undiagnosed heart condition in Durham, North Carolina.
After his military service, Britton attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied economics and psychology.
He published his first novel at age 23.
Britton died at the age of 27 of an undiagnosed heart condition in Durham, North Carolina.
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August 27, 2017
The Assassin is book two of the Ryan Kealey Series by Andrew Britton. Ryan Kealey was called back to Washington DC because William Paulin Vanderveen who killed his fiance is still alive. With the help of Naomi Kharmai, Ryan Kealey started to track down William Paulin Vanderveen. The readers of the Assassin will go on a rollercoaster ride trying to keep up with Ryan Kealey and Naomi Kharmai and will start to wonder if they will fall in love.
Andrew Britton is brilliant thriller writer and it sad that he died so young. The Assassin is the second book I have read in this series, and it did not disappoint. I was glued to my chair from the first page of the Assassin. I like the way Andrew Britton portrays his characters and allows them to have faults. Also, I like the way Andrew Britton entwines his characters and plots.
Readers of The Assassin will learn about working as an agent for the CIA. Also, about the problems and issues that Law enforcement have with each other in the USA. The way Andrew Britton describes the cities and countries that his characters visit ensures that his readers feel they are visiting the areas as well.
I recommend this book.
Andrew Britton is brilliant thriller writer and it sad that he died so young. The Assassin is the second book I have read in this series, and it did not disappoint. I was glued to my chair from the first page of the Assassin. I like the way Andrew Britton portrays his characters and allows them to have faults. Also, I like the way Andrew Britton entwines his characters and plots.
Readers of The Assassin will learn about working as an agent for the CIA. Also, about the problems and issues that Law enforcement have with each other in the USA. The way Andrew Britton describes the cities and countries that his characters visit ensures that his readers feel they are visiting the areas as well.
I recommend this book.
September 29, 2019
I remember when I first read this book when I was in Baghdad...I had found a writing style that closely mirrored mine.
Now, over 10 years later, revisiting the novel...I see I outgrew this style.
That's not to say The Assassin isn't without merit. It's still a very solid action thriller, very descriptive and visceral, and highly researched.
At the same time...there are bits that I feel could have used improvement, like his portrayal of the female character. They're not extremely egregious, but they do stand out as slightly cringeworthy at times.
Still, for fans of the genre, it's extremely solid.
Now, over 10 years later, revisiting the novel...I see I outgrew this style.
That's not to say The Assassin isn't without merit. It's still a very solid action thriller, very descriptive and visceral, and highly researched.
At the same time...there are bits that I feel could have used improvement, like his portrayal of the female character. They're not extremely egregious, but they do stand out as slightly cringeworthy at times.
Still, for fans of the genre, it's extremely solid.
June 10, 2014
The United Nations is slated to be ground zero for the next major terrorist attempt on American soil. Or is it? There is conflicting intelligence coming from an Iranian FBI source that does not coincide with the information gathered by Special Forces in Iraq, and beneath the surface is a cunning enemy that was presumed dead. For Ryan Kealey, the threat is not confined to a faceless enemy abroad. Someone in his own agency wants him put out of action.
For me the plot hovered between a 3.5 and a 4. After the adrenaline of The American I picked up the second book fully prepared to get back on a roller coaster. Alas, you have to slog through several chapters of careful planning to start getting into the meat of the plot. It's not enough to discourage you from finishing, but it comes dangerously close.
If you've read Tom Clancy, you'll be disappointed with the deception and denial element. It's not fully developed, but then, after a thousand pages Clancy had better fully develop the damn thing, right? Britton does not deliver the massive tomes Clancy did, but he succeeds at weaving an intricate plot just tight enough to make you want to turn one page, then another, and son of a gun before you know it you're ascending to the climax that makes your time investment worth it.
Yes, you must read The American to fully appreciate this second installment. If you read them out of sequence, the characters run the risk of feeling flat and two-dimensional. I think Britton struggled with this one, but as most Britton readers can attest, the author is sufficiently good to keep you coming back for one more round.
Again, the Ryan Kealey series is a natural fit for anyone who enjoyed reading Mitch Rapp's adventures. Maybe, just maybe, this series is a little better.
For me the plot hovered between a 3.5 and a 4. After the adrenaline of The American I picked up the second book fully prepared to get back on a roller coaster. Alas, you have to slog through several chapters of careful planning to start getting into the meat of the plot. It's not enough to discourage you from finishing, but it comes dangerously close.
If you've read Tom Clancy, you'll be disappointed with the deception and denial element. It's not fully developed, but then, after a thousand pages Clancy had better fully develop the damn thing, right? Britton does not deliver the massive tomes Clancy did, but he succeeds at weaving an intricate plot just tight enough to make you want to turn one page, then another, and son of a gun before you know it you're ascending to the climax that makes your time investment worth it.
Yes, you must read The American to fully appreciate this second installment. If you read them out of sequence, the characters run the risk of feeling flat and two-dimensional. I think Britton struggled with this one, but as most Britton readers can attest, the author is sufficiently good to keep you coming back for one more round.
Again, the Ryan Kealey series is a natural fit for anyone who enjoyed reading Mitch Rapp's adventures. Maybe, just maybe, this series is a little better.
August 17, 2013
Good, but not as good as the first, third or fourth. The first book draws us into Kealey's personality. The second, with another female love interest, perhaps came too soon after the first one, and having villain Vanderveen targeting another female close to Ryan Kealey loses its punch. If there had been an intervening book, this one might have had more of an impact. Also, it reflects negatively on readers that the female baddie plays so small a part--nevertheless, her history as presented in book 2 (this one) rankles readers who may have read the books out of order, in that it is entirely different than the history of that creeps up in the recent book in which she is a very major player. A reader who followed the chronology might not have noticed, but I just finished The Operative,so the oversight was glaring. Overall I do like the series and will read the current WIP, but it will not be first on my list.
January 17, 2013
Read the first in the series a long time ago. This would did not grab me nearly as much as the first. Perhaps it's because it is based so much on current events that are not quite so current anymore. Perhaps it's because of the overreliance on technical detail that seems unnecessary especially in the first half of the book, which moves extremely slowly. Perhaps it's because of the many errors in details, such as the description of using I95 to get from the Canadian border through upstate NY (last I checked, that was I90, not I95). The final 150 pages do move quickly and are quite enjoyable. I'll keep reading if only for the fact that the subsequent manuscripts are published posthumously after Britton's unfortunate early death at the too young age of 27. This certainly provides an interesting perspective on how the later manuscripts may have been updated to continue to keep up with current events.
June 17, 2014
Assassin by Andrew Britton is larger than your average thriller weighing in at 623 pages in the Michael Joseph/Penguin Books trade paperback edition.
Despite the seemingly large length once the story gets going it's a quick read, unfortunately, it's the start which leaves you wondering whether to continue reading or cut your losses and toss the book.
After about 150-200 pages the story ratchets up, you become more familiar with the cast of characters in your head and things start flowing, good action, well place scene cuts etc.
If the start was better it'ld be a 5/5 but it's let down badly by its poor opening.
Despite the seemingly large length once the story gets going it's a quick read, unfortunately, it's the start which leaves you wondering whether to continue reading or cut your losses and toss the book.
After about 150-200 pages the story ratchets up, you become more familiar with the cast of characters in your head and things start flowing, good action, well place scene cuts etc.
If the start was better it'ld be a 5/5 but it's let down badly by its poor opening.
March 9, 2015
book on tape.
It was OK but not my favorite espionage/thriller/ CIA story.
I agree with some reviewers who said that this story contained one too many escapes.
Sorry to hear the author died at such a young age. RIP
It was OK but not my favorite espionage/thriller/ CIA story.
I agree with some reviewers who said that this story contained one too many escapes.
Sorry to hear the author died at such a young age. RIP
August 26, 2018
It's been a year since Ryan Kealey was instrumental in stopping a major terror attack on US soil and lost his fiancée as a result. Now he's back in the field, though considered damaged goods, with his at times ruthless and reckless behaviour raising eyebrows back home. When he comes across evidence that not only is his nemesis William Vanderveen still alive, he might also be planning a major attack in New York (to be conveniently blamed on the Iranians), nothing can keep Kealey from going after him, employing extreme measures if necessary. Back in Washington, he finds himself once again partnered with Naomi Kharmai, who discovered some more pieces of the puzzle in her new job in London. Their mission is hindered, however, by someone close to the investigation apparently leaking information to Vanderveen, keeping him one step ahead of Kealey and Kharmai as they chase him across the globe.
Another entertaining, action-packed read, though just like the first one occasionally too predictable and involving a great many lucky escapes. I'm not a fan of the romantic development, though at least Naomi has become a little less useless and annoying in this one.
Another entertaining, action-packed read, though just like the first one occasionally too predictable and involving a great many lucky escapes. I'm not a fan of the romantic development, though at least Naomi has become a little less useless and annoying in this one.
June 10, 2015
DEAD IN A NEW YORK MINUTE.
“There will be killing till the score is paid.”- Homer.
Interestingly enough, one of the antagonists in this book who is a real life person was killed in Syria this year by a air strike. However, in the appropriately titled "The Assassin", he dies a whole lot sooner by Ryan Kealey's Beretta 92FS. The second counter-terrorist thriller written by Andrew Britton, "The Assassin" is superior in almost every way to its predecessor, rectifying several problems and marks the beginning where the Mitch Rapp deconstruction really came into play. Now to the review, How much would it cost you to get a second shot at the target which got away?
The novel begins in Baghdad. Similar to the previous book, there's a assassination. Only this time it involves the controlled demolition of a hotel Iraq's now former Prime Minister is visiting. The ensuring blast nearly flattens him, wipes out his security detail, but he barely survives. Meanwhile, in Syria, the remnants of Saddam Hussein's dictatorship are consolidating themselves and decide to make a gesture which will destroy the credibility of the Iraq government and America. In London at the American Embassy, an analyst comes across a photograph of a high value target she was involved in tracking down. And in Iraq, Ryan Kealey, plying his trade as a Special Activities Division officer botches what was supposed to be a problem free attempt at gathering intel. All these threads come together in a whirlwind of destruction, betrayal, crushed dreams and psychological degeneration.
In terms of plot, Britton learned from the limitations of the previous book and as a result, The Assassin has a larger scope than the previous book. From the seething low intensity warzone that is pre-Daesh Iraq to an investigation which takes the main characters across Europe, the novel sets up one of the better climaxes I have seen in the counter-terrorist genre, a chess match across New York, with Kealey and his adversary playing chess with the lives of their allies. Next, the research continues to be a highlight, with Mr Britton managing to integrate it into the narrative much more seamlessly than the previous book. From the banking tricks used in modern terrorism, to the tactics, ambushes and accurately described kit used by both heroes and villains, The Assassin strikes the balance between Clancy's insider depth, and Flynn's relevant broad strokes approach.
Now, characters, and there are a lot more stand-outs in this book. First Ryan Kealey, who finally embraces his role as the deconstruction of Mitch Rapp. At the beginning of the book, he's in a bad way mentally. It gets worse. When he tries to do the cowboy antics, unlike Rapp, he doesn't get off easily. Friends abandon him, enemies within the American government take shameless advantage of the collateral damage that ensures and near the end of the book he's almost completely cut off, with only a single ally and a Beretta for company. During the course of the novel, he once again falls victim to the idea that he can escape his profession. That light gets ruthlessly snuffed out, with him helpless and forced to watch.
Next, we have Naomi, Kealey's analyst associate from the previous book. A bit more savvy than in the previous, book, she manages to keep up with the damaged Special Activities Division officer quite well. However, she gets sucked into the tragedy Kealey suffers throughout the series and does not leave the book intact, far from it.
Next, we have John Harper, Kealey's affable, smooth-talking "friend" and superior. He's fighting a political battle to the death with the second in command of the CIA, and is forced to take a massive gamble with supporting Kealey as his enemy sets her sights on him.
Speaking of Harper's political enemy, she also makes the cut. Her name is Rachel Ford, and she brings the SIGNIT HUMNIT conflict that intelligence agencies faced in the last decade to the forefront. Contemptuous of HUMNIT and killers like Kealey, she gets drawn into an obsessive quest to bring it all down...at the wrong moment.
Finally, we have Yasmin Ransin, a secondary antagonist. While she's evil, she's also a damn good female antagonist, one of the few who have featured in the counter-terrorist genre. Badass, and with the cunning of a viper, she's just as capable as her partner in crime and damn near steals the show from him, till she's forced to flee from British law enforcement and disappear.
Now, I consider The Assassin the best of the Ryan Kealey books. However, there is two things I really don't like. The characterization of the female characters apart from Mrs Ransin. It seems that they're either, arrogant, unpleasant and petty in their interactions with the main characters before Mr Kealey humbles them around to his way of thinking. Secondly, there's a token romance in this book that's not well developed. While plot relevant as it's another catalyst for Mr Kealey's descent into his hell on earth, it's not well developed or realistically portrayed. I've seen better. Hell, Vice Flynn took the time to develop the love affair between Mitch Rapp and his wife Ann over six books. The romance here on the other hand is badly executed.
Apart from those problems however, I recommend "The Assassin" very much. Ryan Kealey slips into the role of the anti-Mitch Rapp, forced to suffer the consequences of his cowboy actions and endure the destruction of his hopes and dreams. It makes him a more rounded and fascinating character psychologically than Mr Rapp and pity him as he falls further into the darkness. Combined with a supporting cast whom do their jobs well, a plot which balances all the elements perfectly and another decent well researched narrative, "The Assassin", is an excellent counter-terrorist thriller that you will enjoy.
VERY RECOMMENDED.
“There will be killing till the score is paid.”- Homer.
Interestingly enough, one of the antagonists in this book who is a real life person was killed in Syria this year by a air strike. However, in the appropriately titled "The Assassin", he dies a whole lot sooner by Ryan Kealey's Beretta 92FS. The second counter-terrorist thriller written by Andrew Britton, "The Assassin" is superior in almost every way to its predecessor, rectifying several problems and marks the beginning where the Mitch Rapp deconstruction really came into play. Now to the review, How much would it cost you to get a second shot at the target which got away?
The novel begins in Baghdad. Similar to the previous book, there's a assassination. Only this time it involves the controlled demolition of a hotel Iraq's now former Prime Minister is visiting. The ensuring blast nearly flattens him, wipes out his security detail, but he barely survives. Meanwhile, in Syria, the remnants of Saddam Hussein's dictatorship are consolidating themselves and decide to make a gesture which will destroy the credibility of the Iraq government and America. In London at the American Embassy, an analyst comes across a photograph of a high value target she was involved in tracking down. And in Iraq, Ryan Kealey, plying his trade as a Special Activities Division officer botches what was supposed to be a problem free attempt at gathering intel. All these threads come together in a whirlwind of destruction, betrayal, crushed dreams and psychological degeneration.
In terms of plot, Britton learned from the limitations of the previous book and as a result, The Assassin has a larger scope than the previous book. From the seething low intensity warzone that is pre-Daesh Iraq to an investigation which takes the main characters across Europe, the novel sets up one of the better climaxes I have seen in the counter-terrorist genre, a chess match across New York, with Kealey and his adversary playing chess with the lives of their allies. Next, the research continues to be a highlight, with Mr Britton managing to integrate it into the narrative much more seamlessly than the previous book. From the banking tricks used in modern terrorism, to the tactics, ambushes and accurately described kit used by both heroes and villains, The Assassin strikes the balance between Clancy's insider depth, and Flynn's relevant broad strokes approach.
Now, characters, and there are a lot more stand-outs in this book. First Ryan Kealey, who finally embraces his role as the deconstruction of Mitch Rapp. At the beginning of the book, he's in a bad way mentally. It gets worse. When he tries to do the cowboy antics, unlike Rapp, he doesn't get off easily. Friends abandon him, enemies within the American government take shameless advantage of the collateral damage that ensures and near the end of the book he's almost completely cut off, with only a single ally and a Beretta for company. During the course of the novel, he once again falls victim to the idea that he can escape his profession. That light gets ruthlessly snuffed out, with him helpless and forced to watch.
Next, we have Naomi, Kealey's analyst associate from the previous book. A bit more savvy than in the previous, book, she manages to keep up with the damaged Special Activities Division officer quite well. However, she gets sucked into the tragedy Kealey suffers throughout the series and does not leave the book intact, far from it.
Next, we have John Harper, Kealey's affable, smooth-talking "friend" and superior. He's fighting a political battle to the death with the second in command of the CIA, and is forced to take a massive gamble with supporting Kealey as his enemy sets her sights on him.
Speaking of Harper's political enemy, she also makes the cut. Her name is Rachel Ford, and she brings the SIGNIT HUMNIT conflict that intelligence agencies faced in the last decade to the forefront. Contemptuous of HUMNIT and killers like Kealey, she gets drawn into an obsessive quest to bring it all down...at the wrong moment.
Finally, we have Yasmin Ransin, a secondary antagonist. While she's evil, she's also a damn good female antagonist, one of the few who have featured in the counter-terrorist genre. Badass, and with the cunning of a viper, she's just as capable as her partner in crime and damn near steals the show from him, till she's forced to flee from British law enforcement and disappear.
Now, I consider The Assassin the best of the Ryan Kealey books. However, there is two things I really don't like. The characterization of the female characters apart from Mrs Ransin. It seems that they're either, arrogant, unpleasant and petty in their interactions with the main characters before Mr Kealey humbles them around to his way of thinking. Secondly, there's a token romance in this book that's not well developed. While plot relevant as it's another catalyst for Mr Kealey's descent into his hell on earth, it's not well developed or realistically portrayed. I've seen better. Hell, Vice Flynn took the time to develop the love affair between Mitch Rapp and his wife Ann over six books. The romance here on the other hand is badly executed.
Apart from those problems however, I recommend "The Assassin" very much. Ryan Kealey slips into the role of the anti-Mitch Rapp, forced to suffer the consequences of his cowboy actions and endure the destruction of his hopes and dreams. It makes him a more rounded and fascinating character psychologically than Mr Rapp and pity him as he falls further into the darkness. Combined with a supporting cast whom do their jobs well, a plot which balances all the elements perfectly and another decent well researched narrative, "The Assassin", is an excellent counter-terrorist thriller that you will enjoy.
VERY RECOMMENDED.
June 30, 2019
It is not often that I read a six hundred page book, that I am not left feeling that with some removed fluff the story could have been more concisely told. Not the case in this book, every page and paragraph was integral to this action packed thriller. Another great read from author Andrew Britton.
August 31, 2024
This is not a genre I normally read but I quite enjoyed this book. It took me a bit to get into it but by the end I really enjoyed the pace of the story. Lost of twists and turns to keep you guessing.
October 5, 2010
2.5 stars. [And lots of spoilers.]
The character arcs become a little more apparent as they build from the first novel. Not bad follow-up, but I would have saved the main bad guy for book 3. But once Vanderveen was in the story, it was good that he was out by the end of the book. It was getting nearly to the point of one-too-many escapes that just couldn't be justified when our Big Bad has such depth and breadth in his evil training.
Being picky, I found the gag with the chapter headings mentioning the location to be a bit of a bother when the chapter break occurred mid-scene* and also when the location didn't change for numerous chapters.
Not sure what to think about the surprises in the twist ending, but as a reading completist, I'll pick up the next book to find out what happens. It seemed like our lady assassin should have gone after Harper much sooner after the aftermath of the failed bomb in NYC**. Not sure why she didn't simply go take care of the unfinished business the next day or even week, because I think that was supposed to be at least a month later. Oh yeah, and the secret daughter of Saddam Hussein who is pregnant with the conceived-in-violent-sex child of the dead assassin...all that really should drop the book to 2 stars. Guess I'm feeling generous.
*straight from the James Patterson school of novel writing.
**I checked the spoilers box for a reason!
The character arcs become a little more apparent as they build from the first novel. Not bad follow-up, but I would have saved the main bad guy for book 3. But once Vanderveen was in the story, it was good that he was out by the end of the book. It was getting nearly to the point of one-too-many escapes that just couldn't be justified when our Big Bad has such depth and breadth in his evil training.
Being picky, I found the gag with the chapter headings mentioning the location to be a bit of a bother when the chapter break occurred mid-scene* and also when the location didn't change for numerous chapters.
Not sure what to think about the surprises in the twist ending, but as a reading completist, I'll pick up the next book to find out what happens. It seemed like our lady assassin should have gone after Harper much sooner after the aftermath of the failed bomb in NYC**. Not sure why she didn't simply go take care of the unfinished business the next day or even week, because I think that was supposed to be at least a month later. Oh yeah, and the secret daughter of Saddam Hussein who is pregnant with the conceived-in-violent-sex child of the dead assassin...all that really should drop the book to 2 stars. Guess I'm feeling generous.
*straight from the James Patterson school of novel writing.
**I checked the spoilers box for a reason!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 13, 2014
Usually not a fan of this type of stories or movies, especially since I am not familiar with weapons (which is referred to a lot in this book); but I fell into the story hard and found I couldn't put it down.
April 10, 2015
Excellent; Continuing character: Ryan Kealey; an old enemy is working with one Middle East country to drive strife in another, with the master plan being a terrorist attack in America; Kealey and others work to catch their trail and stop it, bending or breaking rules along the way
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July 28, 2011It's really unfortunate that the author died after writing only 3 books. The stories were ripped out of the news headlines, were very well written, real page turners.
March 7, 2014
I liked this one better than the first one. So there's that. 8.5/10.
May 14, 2014
I loved this better than his debut. The cat & mouse play between Kealey and Vanderveen is very entertaining. The ending was great!
April 26, 2015
Good book hate his endings...which never end...you have to read the next book to find out what happened. A cheap trick from someone who doesn't trust his writing ability!
January 28, 2016
Kept your interest and kept you guessing throughout.
May 24, 2025
Amazing follow to the American.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Assasin.
Ryan & Naomi have their hands full.
With top foreign leaders being killed on US soil & the bombing at the Babylon Hotel, what else could go wrong.
Plenty, according to DCI Jonathan Harper, and none of it good.
Especially when it's discovered that Will Vanderveer is still alive & creating havoc everywhere he goes.
With the intent of bringing the US to it's knees.
From Maine to Washington, to New York & the Far East, Ryan is determined to stop him at any cost.
Will killed the person he wanted to settle down & spend his life with.
So Ryan has nothing to lose. Right?
That is until he catches feelings for his partner Naomi Kharmai.
Oh the web 🕸 we weave...
Don't sleep on this....
More is to come & with that being said....
Happy Reading 📚!¡!!
Ciao 💋
I thoroughly enjoyed the Assasin.
Ryan & Naomi have their hands full.
With top foreign leaders being killed on US soil & the bombing at the Babylon Hotel, what else could go wrong.
Plenty, according to DCI Jonathan Harper, and none of it good.
Especially when it's discovered that Will Vanderveer is still alive & creating havoc everywhere he goes.
With the intent of bringing the US to it's knees.
From Maine to Washington, to New York & the Far East, Ryan is determined to stop him at any cost.
Will killed the person he wanted to settle down & spend his life with.
So Ryan has nothing to lose. Right?
That is until he catches feelings for his partner Naomi Kharmai.
Oh the web 🕸 we weave...
Don't sleep on this....
More is to come & with that being said....
Happy Reading 📚!¡!!
Ciao 💋
October 2, 2022
Not that many twists and turns.
Some technical errors.
Some heroes are a bit too fantastic, too typecast, too predictable.
Nevertheless I like Kealey and Naomi. Kealey is someone I would like to be like, but the blowback and mental anguish would be too much. That is one reason why we need heroes, I think.
I didn't see the internal bad guy, but neither did Kealey. Heroes get fooled, too. Finally I could rest easy when Will got blasted and the country was safe, though it did verge on the fantastic.
Unconventional techniques are often required to get to the truth. Red tape is meant to protect the slow, the bureaucrats. People who cut through red tape are meant to protect the country.
Some technical errors.
Some heroes are a bit too fantastic, too typecast, too predictable.
Nevertheless I like Kealey and Naomi. Kealey is someone I would like to be like, but the blowback and mental anguish would be too much. That is one reason why we need heroes, I think.
I didn't see the internal bad guy, but neither did Kealey. Heroes get fooled, too. Finally I could rest easy when Will got blasted and the country was safe, though it did verge on the fantastic.
Unconventional techniques are often required to get to the truth. Red tape is meant to protect the slow, the bureaucrats. People who cut through red tape are meant to protect the country.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 13, 2019
Leave it to Andrew Britton not to pull punches in any way. It was established from The American, that anyone can be killed expect Ryan Kealey, but he can get hurt bad.
The Assassin starts with a determined but broken Ryan, hell-bent on delivering justice with a death wish. When he found out that William Vanderveen is alive and still causing havoc, he started the race to stop him or die trying started.
It was so much fun at some point I was at the edge my seat thinking the same fate would before a certain someone.
You might know how the book ends, but not the journey there.
The Assassin starts with a determined but broken Ryan, hell-bent on delivering justice with a death wish. When he found out that William Vanderveen is alive and still causing havoc, he started the race to stop him or die trying started.
It was so much fun at some point I was at the edge my seat thinking the same fate would before a certain someone.
You might know how the book ends, but not the journey there.
May 27, 2018
Following the events of the first book in this series, Kealey is an understandably hardened man in this one. He confronts the villain who plots another diabolical act against the United States which nicely includes some government intrigue and builds on his relationship with Naomi. There is an intense slam bang ending pushing my rating up to 4. Well done - a nice companion to the Mitch Rapp books.
January 23, 2021
Number 2 in the series was just exciting as the first one. The story continues with Ryan Kealey having to outsmart his nemesis William Vanderveen and at the same time dealing with the brutal murder of his fiance by said nemesis which took place in the first book.
It is now a year later and events are ramping up in the Middle East with the buzzing of a major attack similar to 9/11 happening in NYC once again.
It is a great read filled with intrique, suspense and a touch of romance.
It is now a year later and events are ramping up in the Middle East with the buzzing of a major attack similar to 9/11 happening in NYC once again.
It is a great read filled with intrique, suspense and a touch of romance.
April 19, 2023
Much better read than book one, The American. I like that he brought part of the story will Jason March closed but left the door open for the next book. Some nice twists. There were parts where he went on a tad long with TMI but otherwise a definite page turner. It's sad that he died so young from an undiagnosed heart condition -- I can only imagine how many good reads we could have enjoyed from him.
October 5, 2017
It’s not a thriller if you know who are the good and who are the bad before reading 10% of the book. I guess some people would give it a 5 star rating because good guys are killing bad guys (aka, American hero is killing Iraqis), whereas the real fact is America shouldn’t have invaded Iraq in first place based on lie.
I felt sad knowing the writer died at the age of 27.
I felt sad knowing the writer died at the age of 27.
June 9, 2019
Exciting but not accurate.
The novel has several inaccurate descriptions of the Sunni and Shia insurgency groups that distracted from the story. Additionally, the book dragged out for me. However, the main characters were spot on great. I'll give Andrew another chance.
The novel has several inaccurate descriptions of the Sunni and Shia insurgency groups that distracted from the story. Additionally, the book dragged out for me. However, the main characters were spot on great. I'll give Andrew another chance.
July 31, 2021
I really enjoy Andrew Britton’s writing style and story lines. They are fast-paced and keep me interested from the beginning to the end.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants the read well-written, and interesting fiction
I recommend this book to anyone who wants the read well-written, and interesting fiction
February 24, 2024
The Assassin
I like Andrew Britton as a writer. Great stories good writing. I do feel he spend s to much time on expletives of the minutia. They main thing is his description of guns etc. The character of Kelly is a great one but I kind of feel he needs a break.
I like Andrew Britton as a writer. Great stories good writing. I do feel he spend s to much time on expletives of the minutia. They main thing is his description of guns etc. The character of Kelly is a great one but I kind of feel he needs a break.
May 8, 2017
I'm bailing on this series. Didn't even finish the second book.
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