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Gabriel Wolfe #3
Condor
The young girl flinches as she’s sewn into a suicide vestA young girl detonates her suicide vest on a crowded London bus. Ex-SAS covert agent Gabriel Wolfe is caught up in the carnage. Rushing to help the bleeding and traumatised victims he sees his own bloodied face reflected in hundreds of steel ball-bearings. The nightmarish vision triggers his PTSD but it also goads him into action.Wolfe calls his boss at The Department. ‘I want to find the man who ordered this. Find him. And kill him. That man is a delusional French psychopath called Christophe Jardin.Fine wine, classical music … and extreme violenceThe angry child of upper-class Marxists, Jardin has a taste for classical music, fine wine and extreme violence.Styling himself ‘Père Christophe’, he runs a pseudo-religious cult deep in the Amazonian rainforest in Brazil. He recruits his disciples in London then selects the prettiest and the most vulnerable to join him at his compound where he indulges his depraved appetites.To get to Jardin, Wolfe will have to face down a sadistic Colombian cartel boss and a vicious biker gang.“To join us you must give up everything”Working alongside Metropolitan Police anti-terror officers, Gabriel infiltrates the cult by posing as a willing disciple. But when he travels to Brazil, things go badly wrong. Lost and alone in the cult's compound in the Brazilian rainforest, Gabriel is tortured, brainwashed and fitted with his own suicide bomb.With the stakes raised to breaking point, Gabriel needs to draw on all his training and resources to avoid obliterating a crowd of civilians at the launch of a new power station before returning to confront the man he came to kill. Where he receives a mind-numbing shock that almost destroys him.Readers’ opinions“A hundred miles an hour adventure tale which starts with a suicide bombing of a London bus. On a trail of vengeance Gabriel travels far and wide to avenge these deaths and nearly becomes a victim himself in the hands of a cult that has death at its heart. The tension lasts throughout this well told tale. You'll find it hard to put it down.”Richard Cole“The pace of the narrative is fantastic and draws you right on to the next chapter. I really like the way Andy Maslen creates his locations. Whether the hero is in Oxford Street or in the jungle or the English countryside, he somehow manages to conjure up all the sights, sounds and smells to convince you it's real.”H.V. Sherborne“I really enjoyed this book, only problem is that it is hard to put it down! Have bought more and now on book 5. Fantastic throughout!”JessieThe third book in an enthralling seriesThis fast-paced, thriller is packed full of break-neck action. Be prepared to lose sleep as you promise yourself ‘just one more chapter’.A hero like no otherReaders have compared Wolfe to other familiar action heroes. Jack Reacher. John Milton. Ben Hope. Spider Shepherd. Mitch Rapp. But in truth he is his own man.He's no super-soldier or indestructible man-mountain. If he's shot, he bleeds ... and he hurts. His PTSD, which he battles along with his country’s enemies, gives his missions a sharper edge.But make no mistake. Wolfe is a good man to have on your side in a tight spot. And he always finds time to help those in trouble, whether or not they are paying for his services.
- GenresThriller
408 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 28, 2016
605 people are currently reading
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About the author
Andy Maslen
76 books523 followersMULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER
Andy Maslen writes thrillers across a number of genres: police procedurals, vigilante, psychological, suspense and horror. He spent 30 years in business before turning to writing full time.
Readers praise Andy's novels for their relatable characters, realistic dialogue, sense of place and kinetic action sequences, and for his meticulous research into police procedure around the world.
He is the creator of best-selling series featuring Kat Ballantyne, Gabriel Wolfe, Stella Cole and Inspector Ford, plus standalone novels and short stories.
Andy was born in Nottingham, England. After leaving university with a degree in psychology, he worked in business for thirty years as a copywriter. In his spare time, he plays the guitar. He lives in Wiltshire.
Andy Maslen writes thrillers across a number of genres: police procedurals, vigilante, psychological, suspense and horror. He spent 30 years in business before turning to writing full time.
Readers praise Andy's novels for their relatable characters, realistic dialogue, sense of place and kinetic action sequences, and for his meticulous research into police procedure around the world.
He is the creator of best-selling series featuring Kat Ballantyne, Gabriel Wolfe, Stella Cole and Inspector Ford, plus standalone novels and short stories.
Andy was born in Nottingham, England. After leaving university with a degree in psychology, he worked in business for thirty years as a copywriter. In his spare time, he plays the guitar. He lives in Wiltshire.
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July 29, 2020
The story deals with terrorism very broadly and religious cult following. The plot moves at a swift pace and I could understand the choices made by Gabriel all through the story. Fast paced and never a dull moment, the premise was enjoyable. The villain was a real work of art and he was etched to almost brilliance making me really want to hate him.
Overall enjoyed it.
Overall enjoyed it.
September 25, 2017
This is the 3rd in the Gabriel Wolfe stories and can also be read as a stand alone book without missing out on anything. Gabriel is n London when a bomb goes off on a bus just near him while he is sat having coffee. He helps the victims the best he can but will this bring his PTSD to the fore again. He is no longer part of the military but does work for his old friend Don Webster and when he is sent on a mission to go undercover and integrate himself into the cult known as The Children of Heaven.I really enjoyed the insights into this 'cult' and how they manipulate their followers, will Gabriel be able to overcome that and remain true to his mission? Things get very uncertain and he has no contact with the outside world, will this be the end for Gabriel? The tension mounts and I found myself rushing to the end but then wanting more of Gabriel Wolfe and his sometimes odd previous colleague's.
I loved the book and would recommend it to everyone, I really would have given more than 5 stars if I could.
I loved the book and would recommend it to everyone, I really would have given more than 5 stars if I could.
October 2, 2017
Condor by Andy Maslen.
When former SAS operative Gabriel Wolfe gets caught up in a terrorist suicide bombing attack on a London bus, he vows to find the person who ordered the attack and deliver justice. Now, lost and alone in the terrorist’s cult compound in the Brazilian rainforest, Gabriel must shake off the effects of Soviet-style brainwashing techniques and kill “Père Christophe” before any more people are murdered.
A very good read. I really enjoyed it. Full of action. Would love to see this as a mini series. 5*. Tbc on fb.
When former SAS operative Gabriel Wolfe gets caught up in a terrorist suicide bombing attack on a London bus, he vows to find the person who ordered the attack and deliver justice. Now, lost and alone in the terrorist’s cult compound in the Brazilian rainforest, Gabriel must shake off the effects of Soviet-style brainwashing techniques and kill “Père Christophe” before any more people are murdered.
A very good read. I really enjoyed it. Full of action. Would love to see this as a mini series. 5*. Tbc on fb.
October 16, 2022
Not all terror attacks are from the usual suspects. Condor by Andy maslen is another great action filled story about ex SAS soldier Gabriel Wolfe. This time he has to deal with a cult that has some strange ideas to how and why they do things. We also get to know more about Gabriels past. I do enjoy this series and there are some books left to read before I'm finished with it and I'm sure I will enjoy those as well.
January 29, 2019
I didn't enjoy this book as much as the previous 2 Gabriel Wolfe novels. I felt it was slow to develop and then very fast to end, with some variations with how Gabriel would behave (thinking about how he treats the bar owner during his trip back to Eden).
September 4, 2020
This book drew my attention at the beginning of the story and at the end. I have not read the other "Gabriel Wolfe" stories so did not know what to expect. I found a little too much detail in the "types" of guns and weapons he used and the explanation of each, but otherwise the story was different. I expected our savior to "fly" in and save Eden and was surprised at what happened. All in all, I did enjoy the book and it was a quick read, although at times I put it down for a few days because I was quite busy.
October 22, 2021
Gabriel, The Avenging Archangel.
A hundred miles an hour adventure tale which starts with a suicide bombing of a London bus.
On a trail of vengeance Gabriel travels for and wide to avenge these deaths and nearly becomes a victim himself in the hands a pseudo religious cult, which has death at its heart.
The tension lasts throughout this well told tale. You'll find it hard to put it down.
A hundred miles an hour adventure tale which starts with a suicide bombing of a London bus.
On a trail of vengeance Gabriel travels for and wide to avenge these deaths and nearly becomes a victim himself in the hands a pseudo religious cult, which has death at its heart.
The tension lasts throughout this well told tale. You'll find it hard to put it down.
June 3, 2023
Beware of False Idols
The potential for control of large numbers of impressionable young minds is and no doubt has devastating effects on population globally. The power to send willing suicide bombers anywhere. Add in a corrupt patriarch with their own issues, together with greed fuelled drug cartels give Gabriel Wolfe a deadly, almost fatal path to follow.
Exciting escape into the shadow world of undercover agency's. Great well crafted story, great characters.
The potential for control of large numbers of impressionable young minds is and no doubt has devastating effects on population globally. The power to send willing suicide bombers anywhere. Add in a corrupt patriarch with their own issues, together with greed fuelled drug cartels give Gabriel Wolfe a deadly, almost fatal path to follow.
Exciting escape into the shadow world of undercover agency's. Great well crafted story, great characters.
January 13, 2019
Just gets better
Brilliant series of books, watch out Lee Child. Great character in Gabriel Wolfe. Once you pick up these books you do not want to put them down. Each story is really good the details and the storyline are very compelling, bring on the next one I highly recommend these books so full of action!!!!
Brilliant series of books, watch out Lee Child. Great character in Gabriel Wolfe. Once you pick up these books you do not want to put them down. Each story is really good the details and the storyline are very compelling, bring on the next one I highly recommend these books so full of action!!!!
July 13, 2024
This started off well, but after the initial event and its immediate aftermath the story went in a different direction and I really just didn’t care for any of it after that. It felt disjointed, and several aspects seemed like strange choices for this series.
But I enjoyed the first two books and I’ll likely enjoy more after this, so it’s fine.
But I enjoyed the first two books and I’ll likely enjoy more after this, so it’s fine.
February 23, 2019
Condor
Good story with happenings of today mixed just the right amount with those of yesterday. Complex workings of the mind intermingled with reality injected throughout the tale make the hero real instead of stilted stereotype.
Good story with happenings of today mixed just the right amount with those of yesterday. Complex workings of the mind intermingled with reality injected throughout the tale make the hero real instead of stilted stereotype.
August 12, 2021
Always a twist you never see coming
Well paced, plenty of action but also plenty of character focus too.
Always learning more about what makes Gabriel Wolfe tick.
A series I'm throughout enjoying.
Well paced, plenty of action but also plenty of character focus too.
Always learning more about what makes Gabriel Wolfe tick.
A series I'm throughout enjoying.
December 20, 2021
A fascinating story
This was a page turner. The action was constant, and the psychological underpinning of the protagonists added to the enjoyment of the reading. I am sure the Gabriel Wolfe series will be a winner
This was a page turner. The action was constant, and the psychological underpinning of the protagonists added to the enjoyment of the reading. I am sure the Gabriel Wolfe series will be a winner
December 12, 2023
Action packed
Gabriel Wolfe embarks on a complex mission taking him to South America following a major incident in London. He confronts many challenges, some intensely personal. Excitement runs throughout this well-written volume.
Gabriel Wolfe embarks on a complex mission taking him to South America following a major incident in London. He confronts many challenges, some intensely personal. Excitement runs throughout this well-written volume.
October 5, 2017
An engaging, well-paced thriller, ripped right out of the headlines.
April 7, 2018
An engaging addition to this excellent series.
July 16, 2018
The deeper into the story, it was harder to put this book down. Enjoyable and very current.
August 30, 2018
YES......YES.......YES!!!!!!!!Forgot how good these are .
December 29, 2018
Off the Rails
Not as good as the first two in the series, this one goes off the rails 2/3s of the way through.
Not as good as the first two in the series, this one goes off the rails 2/3s of the way through.
March 7, 2019
Gabriel woolfe
Brilliant read pacy exciting loved Wolfe and his personality. Ready to ready to readthenext one. Hope you write many. More Andy.
Brilliant read pacy exciting loved Wolfe and his personality. Ready to ready to readthenext one. Hope you write many. More Andy.
June 30, 2019
Dumb ending.
Book just ended. I found myself going to the next book in the series to try and find a continuation but there was none.
Book just ended. I found myself going to the next book in the series to try and find a continuation but there was none.
December 4, 2019
Interesting read
Lots of good and challenging storylines.
Character development is great. Not trying to be a special forces training manual.
Looking forward to next book.
Lots of good and challenging storylines.
Character development is great. Not trying to be a special forces training manual.
Looking forward to next book.
June 30, 2020
Another great read with one of my favourite characters.
July 30, 2020
Hard to put down once you start
It was a very interesting book it will make you think about easily people can be convinced to do anything or they can be fooked
It was a very interesting book it will make you think about easily people can be convinced to do anything or they can be fooked
November 21, 2020
Voices
International thriller loaded with action. Death is around every corner in this well written adventure story. You will not be able to put it down.
International thriller loaded with action. Death is around every corner in this well written adventure story. You will not be able to put it down.
February 11, 2021
A great book
I really enjoyed reading about Gabriel Wolfe and his adventures and his sense of right and wrong thanks Andy Mason!
I really enjoyed reading about Gabriel Wolfe and his adventures and his sense of right and wrong thanks Andy Mason!
August 25, 2021
A very good read
Just as promised, a thriller to the end. Must follow more of the adventures of Gabriel Wolfe. You won't be disappointed.
Just as promised, a thriller to the end. Must follow more of the adventures of Gabriel Wolfe. You won't be disappointed.
May 8, 2022
Very enjoyable
I really enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more of Gabriel Wolfe series and his exploits, I highly recommend these books
I really enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more of Gabriel Wolfe series and his exploits, I highly recommend these books
May 15, 2022
Gory but good
The narrative is always first person thoughtful planned and
complete. Would not want to be a target for Gabriel!!!Page turner
The narrative is always first person thoughtful planned and
complete. Would not want to be a target for Gabriel!!!Page turner
August 2, 2022
I enjoyed this book very much but felt it jumped around quite a bit once he went out after the cult
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