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Duncan Hunter Thriller #3
No Need to Know
“Mark A. Hewitt has established himself as a great thriller author.” –James J. Seals, Jr. on No Need to Know
A major security breach finds the CIA's closest secrets divulged and dozens of their highly-placed spies exposed and killed. As the Agency investigates the source of the disclosures, an old Office of Strategic Services file and the former Director of Central Intelligence become the focal point of their research. A race is on to find the file's secrets. If al-Qaeda's wins, they can acquire "suitcase" thermonuclear devices to attack America. If the CIA gets there first, they can make a deal with a Russian billionaire and trade the missing treasure for the weapons al-Qaeda craves.
The political awakening of Duncan Hunter continues as he battles radical fundamentalists across the globe, he thwarts the terrorists' best plans and eliminates their leaders. He survived their latest attempts to kill him when he's finally cornered, captured, and dragged to an al-Qaeda lair. Inside lurks certain doom at the hand of his bitterest foe.
A major security breach finds the CIA's closest secrets divulged and dozens of their highly-placed spies exposed and killed. As the Agency investigates the source of the disclosures, an old Office of Strategic Services file and the former Director of Central Intelligence become the focal point of their research. A race is on to find the file's secrets. If al-Qaeda's wins, they can acquire "suitcase" thermonuclear devices to attack America. If the CIA gets there first, they can make a deal with a Russian billionaire and trade the missing treasure for the weapons al-Qaeda craves.
The political awakening of Duncan Hunter continues as he battles radical fundamentalists across the globe, he thwarts the terrorists' best plans and eliminates their leaders. He survived their latest attempts to kill him when he's finally cornered, captured, and dragged to an al-Qaeda lair. Inside lurks certain doom at the hand of his bitterest foe.
593 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 3, 2015
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November 19, 2024
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Over?
Ths book is the third in a series that should be read in order to get the most enjoyment from it. This story barely takes a breath! They get out of one jamb and a new, even more dangerous adventure starts. It is hard to put this book down, even to sleep or work. This is a techno-thriller with many things that may not exist, yet. It is also historical fiction. The author takes things that did happen and mixes in what could have or should have happened. This book is not as clean as the previous stories. I am still of the opinion that you will not get nightmares from reading it. I am enjoying this series so much that I am going to start the next book right now.
Ths book is the third in a series that should be read in order to get the most enjoyment from it. This story barely takes a breath! They get out of one jamb and a new, even more dangerous adventure starts. It is hard to put this book down, even to sleep or work. This is a techno-thriller with many things that may not exist, yet. It is also historical fiction. The author takes things that did happen and mixes in what could have or should have happened. This book is not as clean as the previous stories. I am still of the opinion that you will not get nightmares from reading it. I am enjoying this series so much that I am going to start the next book right now.
March 16, 2018
Mark Hewitt has established himself as a great author. His attention to detail and vivid descriptions of action held my interest and attention throughout the book. If you want nonstop action coupled with plausible technology and very well developed characters then this book is for you. This is one of the better series I have read.
August 18, 2022
If you have reach this one, and read the first 2 books, you proberbly know he dont like liberals, democrats nor Islam. That is his prerogative... I can just not read the books.
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I think its a little extreme that the main character gets away with using 2 nuclear weapons on another country, even if it's an islamic one.
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I think its a little extreme that the main character gets away with using 2 nuclear weapons on another country, even if it's an islamic one.
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April 11, 2025
No need to know
Interesting book but I got lost several times in the change of chapters and characters as I tried to understand what it was supposed to do with the major tale. In the end, it came together and made sense. Shame the end result isn't indicative of our present day situation.
Interesting book but I got lost several times in the change of chapters and characters as I tried to understand what it was supposed to do with the major tale. In the end, it came together and made sense. Shame the end result isn't indicative of our present day situation.
September 19, 2022
Another Home run for Mark Hewitt
From the first book to No Need To Know the author takes the reader on a non stop thrill ride. Duncan, Nazy, McGee and the Grinch are great characters that just keep on giving.
From the first book to No Need To Know the author takes the reader on a non stop thrill ride. Duncan, Nazy, McGee and the Grinch are great characters that just keep on giving.
January 11, 2023
Jam packed Action
Maveric and Bull Frog make a great team. The story is well written and fast paced. The characters have you rooting for them. Can't wait until the next book. Bourne, Coleman, Rapp, all in one.
Maveric and Bull Frog make a great team. The story is well written and fast paced. The characters have you rooting for them. Can't wait until the next book. Bourne, Coleman, Rapp, all in one.
April 18, 2024
Very great series
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
July 12, 2024
No need to know
I love a good action thriller, and this Author really comes through with another great one. Sometimes bringing the book close to real life situations. Can't wait to start next book in series.
I love a good action thriller, and this Author really comes through with another great one. Sometimes bringing the book close to real life situations. Can't wait to start next book in series.
September 1, 2024
Great series, Duncan Hunter.
I've truly enjoy reading the Ducan Hunter series. I'm a big Brad Thor and Vince Flynn fan and I'll be looking for all the new adventures of Mark A Hewitt's.
I've truly enjoy reading the Ducan Hunter series. I'm a big Brad Thor and Vince Flynn fan and I'll be looking for all the new adventures of Mark A Hewitt's.
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July 18, 2025Sir to all
Best of all in suspense. Never guessing the next turn of events. The entrance into the hijacked aircraft was nice. Wondered why author used the guy getting wet when aircraft landed. Nice touch on the "pit".
Best of all in suspense. Never guessing the next turn of events. The entrance into the hijacked aircraft was nice. Wondered why author used the guy getting wet when aircraft landed. Nice touch on the "pit".
July 1, 2020
Excellent story.
August 16, 2021
What 's going on in Africa???
Going to get exciting as Bill and Duncan finish one task only to be thrust into another unexpected situational challenge!!!
Going to get exciting as Bill and Duncan finish one task only to be thrust into another unexpected situational challenge!!!
April 24, 2022
Another awesome book
Although rather improvable the continuation of this series remains a great read. Looking forward to getting into the next one.
Although rather improvable the continuation of this series remains a great read. Looking forward to getting into the next one.
May 28, 2023
Enlightening
I was aghast of evil that zealots can make.Great description of planes, places and efforts of dedicated people to safeguard freedom. Conrad Samayoa.
I was aghast of evil that zealots can make.Great description of planes, places and efforts of dedicated people to safeguard freedom. Conrad Samayoa.
July 4, 2023
Too much political commenting.
The author is free to write whatever he wants, but his political (anti-liberal)comments are a big distraction from what
was a pretty good story.
The author is free to write whatever he wants, but his political (anti-liberal)comments are a big distraction from what
was a pretty good story.
August 12, 2023
great read
I like the characters and the tech stuff. Good plot which some is believable. Unfortunately. Will continue to read this author.
I like the characters and the tech stuff. Good plot which some is believable. Unfortunately. Will continue to read this author.
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May 6, 2025Another Winner!
Very entertaining book. A couple of times I felt the book pushed the limits, but
sometimes a fictional character just has to do that!
Very entertaining book. A couple of times I felt the book pushed the limits, but
sometimes a fictional character just has to do that!
June 10, 2025
Hunter, you are one lucky dude!
I wasn't sure how the beginning was going to factor into the storyline but, it made sense later in the story.
I wasn't sure how the beginning was going to factor into the storyline but, it made sense later in the story.
June 27, 2025
interesting
Story was good but his politics were bad. Just write the novel and keep your politics out of it. Bb
Story was good but his politics were bad. Just write the novel and keep your politics out of it. Bb
November 24, 2025
To much
Pushed the limit on this one, still like the balance of current events and history. But to far fetched for me.
Pushed the limit on this one, still like the balance of current events and history. But to far fetched for me.
February 2, 2016
There is so much to like about this book. Mark Hewitt really knows how to write an Action Thriller. As with his first two books this one has a well-developed plot, with plenty of surprises. I love the characters Duncan Hunter & Bill McGee, and what they go through trying to stop al-Qaeda. Once again the Author has hit the mark with this book, incredibly well written. Read it, you won’t regret it.
October 8, 2016
More?
As usual this guy is really good. After the space bar was discovered in book two the quality soared. Enjoy your work, sir.
As usual this guy is really good. After the space bar was discovered in book two the quality soared. Enjoy your work, sir.
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