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Storm Thriller #1
Storm Rising
From Bestselling Author Steven Becker comes an all new adventure
After being outwitted by an Iranian spy in London, CIA agent Mako Storm finds himself in dire straits. The trail for redemption leads Storm to the British Virgin Islands and an uncomfortable alliance with a man from his past. When they discover an old nemesis – a beautiful Chinese woman is involved, a terrifying plot to rebuild the blood thirsty Persian empire begins to unfold.
Only one thing stands between the empire and a new world order – American agent Mako Storm.
After being outwitted by an Iranian spy in London, CIA agent Mako Storm finds himself in dire straits. The trail for redemption leads Storm to the British Virgin Islands and an uncomfortable alliance with a man from his past. When they discover an old nemesis – a beautiful Chinese woman is involved, a terrifying plot to rebuild the blood thirsty Persian empire begins to unfold.
Only one thing stands between the empire and a new world order – American agent Mako Storm.
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182 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 7, 2016
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August 30, 2020
Entertaining
It was one of those that kept having far too many coincidences that were "too good to be true" for me.
It was one of those that kept having far too many coincidences that were "too good to be true" for me.
May 16, 2017
EVEN THE CIA HIRES CONTRACTORS
I was given an advance copy of this book by the author in exchange for a honest review.
In Mr. Becker's fifth Mac Travis book, Wood's Harbor, we met CIA analyst Alicia Phon. In the time since she talked a self-effacing Senior CIA operative into letting her do some field work, where she ended up meeting Mac Travis and Alan Trufante, she has become an independent contractor for the CIA with an impetuous playboy wannabe, Mako, as her partner. Mako does the leg work while Alicia does the computer analysis and delves into various system back doors, grabs remote control of anything connected to a network, and TRIES to keep her partner alive and somewhat on the straight and narrow.
When an assignment at Lloyd's of London goes awry, the CIA takes the contract back from Alicia and Mako, and gives it to a "retired" CIA operative that now does contracts for them, John Storm. Mako had retrieved some sensitive information from the Lloyd's of London computer system, but when attempting to escape after being caught trying to exit the Lloyd's office, the USB drive on which the information was placed dropped out of Mako's pocket into the Thames River. From London, the quest for the encrypted information moves into the Eastern Caribbean aboard a mega-wealthy Iranian's mega-yacht and involves a lethal Chinese spy and her equally lethal daughter.
This is another exciting adventure by a great writer who has a penchant for writing great story lines and believable, rascally characters.
I was given an advance copy of this book by the author in exchange for a honest review.
In Mr. Becker's fifth Mac Travis book, Wood's Harbor, we met CIA analyst Alicia Phon. In the time since she talked a self-effacing Senior CIA operative into letting her do some field work, where she ended up meeting Mac Travis and Alan Trufante, she has become an independent contractor for the CIA with an impetuous playboy wannabe, Mako, as her partner. Mako does the leg work while Alicia does the computer analysis and delves into various system back doors, grabs remote control of anything connected to a network, and TRIES to keep her partner alive and somewhat on the straight and narrow.
When an assignment at Lloyd's of London goes awry, the CIA takes the contract back from Alicia and Mako, and gives it to a "retired" CIA operative that now does contracts for them, John Storm. Mako had retrieved some sensitive information from the Lloyd's of London computer system, but when attempting to escape after being caught trying to exit the Lloyd's office, the USB drive on which the information was placed dropped out of Mako's pocket into the Thames River. From London, the quest for the encrypted information moves into the Eastern Caribbean aboard a mega-wealthy Iranian's mega-yacht and involves a lethal Chinese spy and her equally lethal daughter.
This is another exciting adventure by a great writer who has a penchant for writing great story lines and believable, rascally characters.
May 5, 2017
The novel starts slowly, almost like a romance, as Mako makes clear he's a "bad boy" player. Quickly the action heats up and suddenly one is in the middle of a Bruce Willis movie. The deeper I got into the plot the faster I read, trying to keep up with the action. Well developed story line and interesting characters make me happy that this is but the start of a new series. Can't wait to see what these folks get up to next!
January 31, 2019
An SB. Spy Adventure/London/South Caribbean/Iranian &Chinese Spy
SB. had. penned a spy novel about contract workers for the CIA. who are given a mission and to enter and download a certain file. The Team accomplished the mission, but lose the drive too an Iranian and Chinese spies. The Team knows that their next stop is located in the Islands. They have to recover the file to get paid. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
SB. had. penned a spy novel about contract workers for the CIA. who are given a mission and to enter and download a certain file. The Team accomplished the mission, but lose the drive too an Iranian and Chinese spies. The Team knows that their next stop is located in the Islands. They have to recover the file to get paid. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
March 1, 2021
Storm Rising is a real action mystery. Steven Becker is really in the zone on his mystery series.
This is action non stop and I truly enjoyed reading it. I could not stop reading until I was finished.
The majority of the setting is on the ocean and it is a his suspense read. The character are very good and well fleshed out so you know who is saying what just by their name. The writing by Steven is getting better and better. If you want to binge read then this one is a good one for that.
This is action non stop and I truly enjoyed reading it. I could not stop reading until I was finished.
The majority of the setting is on the ocean and it is a his suspense read. The character are very good and well fleshed out so you know who is saying what just by their name. The writing by Steven is getting better and better. If you want to binge read then this one is a good one for that.
September 11, 2023
It starts off promising. The. We’re subjected to Mako hooking up with rando women while on missions. He’s flakey at best; lazy at worst. He’s also wildly uninteresting.
This was a 3 Storm books for 99 cents. Unfortunately, the plot line is completely unbelievable, too many coincidences particularly for Mako who doesn’t really seem interested in doing much beyond scoring his next female conquest.
Not a great thriller spy series.
This was a 3 Storm books for 99 cents. Unfortunately, the plot line is completely unbelievable, too many coincidences particularly for Mako who doesn’t really seem interested in doing much beyond scoring his next female conquest.
Not a great thriller spy series.
October 10, 2019
"A Swift Moving Hunt For The Bad Guys!"
This action-packed novel, the first of a new series, is very different from Becker's previous novels. It has some quirky people, often making mistakes. It is humorous, but I haven't been captivated. There's espionage and adventure over land and on the sea. Mako and John Storm are prime characters. It was okay for the most part.
This action-packed novel, the first of a new series, is very different from Becker's previous novels. It has some quirky people, often making mistakes. It is humorous, but I haven't been captivated. There's espionage and adventure over land and on the sea. Mako and John Storm are prime characters. It was okay for the most part.
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August 15, 2023 Independent contractors out for bids from the CIA etce.. but then...Steven Becker-author-had to go and screw it up with a young, gods-gift-to women, punk (talk about a major turn-off) who screws (little? pun there?) up everything, BUT somewhere down the line becomes the SON of one of the major contractor? That's like suspending my disbelief over the Grand Canyon on a tightrope.
November 9, 2024
Stormy
This was an engaging story that kept the reader's interest with action and plot twists. The characters were interesting, though somewhat predictable. I would expect more backstory or a prequel to explain some of the relationships between characters, although these were hinted at.
This was an engaging story that kept the reader's interest with action and plot twists. The characters were interesting, though somewhat predictable. I would expect more backstory or a prequel to explain some of the relationships between characters, although these were hinted at.
December 18, 2018
Loved the action
I am glad that TJ and Alicia are Ina new series with Storm. Greatly enjoyed the action in this first book. I didn't want to stop reading when I had to after 2/3 way thru it.
I am glad that TJ and Alicia are Ina new series with Storm. Greatly enjoyed the action in this first book. I didn't want to stop reading when I had to after 2/3 way thru it.
October 31, 2019
Delightfully impressed with Steven Becker’s amazing knowledge of sailing and the islands, he writes an intriguing story that’s a pretty good mix of good spy craft, old fashioned womanizing and down right fun. I think you will enjoy its twists and turns.
June 26, 2023
Well thought out story
The Storms are busy in this one. You have the play oy and the old master. Time will tell who makes the most of it. Characters from several authors are in this one, well done.
The Storms are busy in this one. You have the play oy and the old master. Time will tell who makes the most of it. Characters from several authors are in this one, well done.
December 24, 2023
I enjoyed the narration of Theo Holland
This is action non stop with some quirky people, often making mistakes. It is humour. There's espionage and adventure over land and on the sea. Mako and John Storm are prime characters.
This is action non stop with some quirky people, often making mistakes. It is humour. There's espionage and adventure over land and on the sea. Mako and John Storm are prime characters.
April 21, 2024
good read
First rate thriller & happy ending! The author is obviously well familiarized with the Caribbean & describes it well. I can attest to his accuracy—I know Vinny, the owner of Corsairs in Jost Van Dyke. We grew up & went to school together in NY’s Mud Hudson Valley!
First rate thriller & happy ending! The author is obviously well familiarized with the Caribbean & describes it well. I can attest to his accuracy—I know Vinny, the owner of Corsairs in Jost Van Dyke. We grew up & went to school together in NY’s Mud Hudson Valley!
April 13, 2021
I like Mako.
Are John Storm and Mail going to be semi a partners or what? Decent storyline and well written with no literary mistakes to detract from the story. Plan to read more.
Are John Storm and Mail going to be semi a partners or what? Decent storyline and well written with no literary mistakes to detract from the story. Plan to read more.
December 6, 2023
Liked
It is a fast paced thriller abd a good read. I wanted more of Storm and, maybe, a little less Mako.
It is a fast paced thriller abd a good read. I wanted more of Storm and, maybe, a little less Mako.
September 18, 2024
Pretty good read, goona start #2 in a little while.
May 10, 2016
High-Tech Becker!! A great read
Steven Becker takes his new series, at least I hope there are more, in a new direction. Set in the present Storm Rising takes off like a rocket. You are quickly embroiled in a fast moving plot that runs from London to the Carribean. Becker adds a new dimension to his usual twists and turns with an eye in the sky handler trying to keep her very impulsive partner on the case. Everytime you think you have a handle where the plot is going a new surprise pops up. As the action heats up and the plot thickens you get carried along for the ride and the next thing you know you have run out of book.This book was everything i've come to expect from Mr. Becker and I am already on the look out for the next new book from Him. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast paced adventure.
Steven Becker takes his new series, at least I hope there are more, in a new direction. Set in the present Storm Rising takes off like a rocket. You are quickly embroiled in a fast moving plot that runs from London to the Carribean. Becker adds a new dimension to his usual twists and turns with an eye in the sky handler trying to keep her very impulsive partner on the case. Everytime you think you have a handle where the plot is going a new surprise pops up. As the action heats up and the plot thickens you get carried along for the ride and the next thing you know you have run out of book.This book was everything i've come to expect from Mr. Becker and I am already on the look out for the next new book from Him. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast paced adventure.
June 14, 2016
This is a fairly short, but interesting, easy to read story with some present day connotations. An encryption program is stolen, presumably by an Iranian with delusions about being the next Shah of Persia. The contractors, working for the CIA to recover the program, are a motley crew, making the story read like a Maxwell Smart guest appearance on Mission Impossible. There are a couple of sub-plots, but describing them could be classified as spoilers.
May 14, 2016
Not bad
This was a decent spy book, not the best but definitely not the worst. It has a good story that's mostly believable, it was well written and flowed nicely with nothing pulling you out of the story.
I did receive my copy for free in exchange for an honest review.
This was a decent spy book, not the best but definitely not the worst. It has a good story that's mostly believable, it was well written and flowed nicely with nothing pulling you out of the story.
I did receive my copy for free in exchange for an honest review.
August 13, 2016
Action packed
This is an action packed thriller. It combines technology and under cover work. Interesting how technology can intertwine with undercover investigation . many twists and turns.
This is an action packed thriller. It combines technology and under cover work. Interesting how technology can intertwine with undercover investigation . many twists and turns.
March 29, 2021
A different type of spy thriller. The CIA has hired contractors. Mako who wants to redeem himself, will do the legwork. While Alicia is a whizz at the computer. Knowing back doors to find the file.Good action to the end.
December 8, 2016
Good spying
Lots of action. Good guys save the world. I've read several books written by this author and liked them all. Not literary genius, just good action packed fun.
Lots of action. Good guys save the world. I've read several books written by this author and liked them all. Not literary genius, just good action packed fun.
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