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The Redaction Chronicles #2
Sentinel Five
After the Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service is assassinated, a terrorist organization plans to unleash a weapon of apocalyptic proportions and bring the British government to its knees.
A deniable team is assembled to hunt down the terrorists. Called back from obscurity to lead them is Jack “Gorilla” a freelancer with a Smith & Wesson’ 39 and cut-throat razor. And he's ready to settle the score in his own, brutal fashion.
The Sentinel Five team turns their gunsights to the East, and enters a killing ground of death.
★★★★★ - "An action-packed book with a unique storyline and well-developed characters."
★★★★★ - "If you like spy thrillers with a gritty edge and a solid bit of realism tossed in, Sentinel Five is an excellent place to start."
★★★★★ - "Jason Bourne meets Ocean's Eleven."
★★★★★ - "James Quinn is now my new best author. His characters are all three dimensional and believable, the plot logical, yet with brilliant twists and turns."
★★★★★ - "Great read! I am now officially a Gorilla Grant fan."
A deniable team is assembled to hunt down the terrorists. Called back from obscurity to lead them is Jack “Gorilla” a freelancer with a Smith & Wesson’ 39 and cut-throat razor. And he's ready to settle the score in his own, brutal fashion.
The Sentinel Five team turns their gunsights to the East, and enters a killing ground of death.
★★★★★ - "An action-packed book with a unique storyline and well-developed characters."
★★★★★ - "If you like spy thrillers with a gritty edge and a solid bit of realism tossed in, Sentinel Five is an excellent place to start."
★★★★★ - "Jason Bourne meets Ocean's Eleven."
★★★★★ - "James Quinn is now my new best author. His characters are all three dimensional and believable, the plot logical, yet with brilliant twists and turns."
★★★★★ - "Great read! I am now officially a Gorilla Grant fan."
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 22, 2016
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About the author
James Quinn
8 books31 followersABOUT THE AUTHOR:
James Quinn is the author of the "Gorilla Grant" series of spy novels. A professional security consultant and corporate intelligence operative, he currently resides in the UK but likes to travel extensively around the globe.
Visit the official James Quinn author website for more information about upcoming projects and events;
https://gorillagrant101.wixsite.com/j...
James Quinn is the author of the "Gorilla Grant" series of spy novels. A professional security consultant and corporate intelligence operative, he currently resides in the UK but likes to travel extensively around the globe.
Visit the official James Quinn author website for more information about upcoming projects and events;
https://gorillagrant101.wixsite.com/j...
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October 1, 2016
It’s hard for a sequel to live up to a great first book in a series, but this one is excellent. I actually think I liked this book better than the first. Once again we follow Gorilla Grant on an assignment filled with action, treachery, suspense, and violence. This time, I felt like the story was much more straightforward and more pleasurable to follow, and it really did feel like a spy movie in the tradition of James Bond, but grittier.
The writing again fits the genre perfectly, getting the job done with great description and dialogue. The author’s inside knowledge of this world adds a wonderful sense of reality to the story, and it’s very clear that he’s put a lot of thought into how the plot develops. Grant as a character is complex and interesting, and the new characters here all lent something unique to the story.
You’ll want to read “A Game for Assassins” first to really get to know Grant, but I also think this story stands alone pretty well because it’s quite separate from the first book’s events.
The writing again fits the genre perfectly, getting the job done with great description and dialogue. The author’s inside knowledge of this world adds a wonderful sense of reality to the story, and it’s very clear that he’s put a lot of thought into how the plot develops. Grant as a character is complex and interesting, and the new characters here all lent something unique to the story.
You’ll want to read “A Game for Assassins” first to really get to know Grant, but I also think this story stands alone pretty well because it’s quite separate from the first book’s events.
August 28, 2016
James Quinn has done it again. Sentinel Five is superb. In the mold of Ludlum, LeCarre, and yes, even Ian Fleming, Sentinel Five is the second book of the Redaction Chronicles, the story of intrigue and international terror threats facing Gorilla Grant and a team of former members of the elite British Secret Services. A criminal mastermind with a biological weapon is extorting the world with the threat to use the weapon. The Gorilla, called that by only his friends and his enemies, is called on to lead the team in search of the Raven to prevent the deaths of thousands of innocents. The story begins at the gallop and never slows down. For a spy thriller lover, this story will be one you can't put down. This book was written for you. I finished it in two reads in less than a day. Read A Game for Assassins, book one, and meet Jack Grant, and then you can see the Gorilla return to action in Sentinel Five. Well done, Mr. Quinn
March 19, 2017
A gripping story
I think Gorilla is a fantastic hero and have found these stories enthralling and I recommend them to all. But be prepared to be totally engrossed until you have Finished!
I think Gorilla is a fantastic hero and have found these stories enthralling and I recommend them to all. But be prepared to be totally engrossed until you have Finished!
November 3, 2016
If you liked A Game of Assassins by James Quinn you'll like the continuation of it in Sentinel Five. Good characters, good plot, a lot of action and a new assassin Miko. This novel contains a "new" weapon of mass destruction. Does it go off? Read the book! On to Rogue Wolves by James Quinn. Oh? Wait? He's not done writing it! But looking forward to read it!
March 7, 2019
Let’s begin with the cover, something of which I like to do. It’s really a very apt cover, as it keeps with the feel of the genre.
The story itself was one that I didn’t like as much. Now don’t get me wrong it wasn’t badly written, just not my preferred thriller. I’m more of a Splinter Cell kinda guy. Now if you’re into something grounded a bit more in what could really happen while also being a hint of action-movie-level exaggerations then grab this book. you’ll enjoy it. Because like I said it wasn’t badly written, quite the opposite actually.
Everything flows well. The characters are nicely crafted, not perfectly crafted but they certainly aren’t one dimensional.
Also, though this is the second book in the series it is a standalone novel. There will be the occasional reference you won’t get, but nothing monumental or earth-shattering. But if you’d like to read the first, well, first – then go for it.
The story itself was one that I didn’t like as much. Now don’t get me wrong it wasn’t badly written, just not my preferred thriller. I’m more of a Splinter Cell kinda guy. Now if you’re into something grounded a bit more in what could really happen while also being a hint of action-movie-level exaggerations then grab this book. you’ll enjoy it. Because like I said it wasn’t badly written, quite the opposite actually.
Everything flows well. The characters are nicely crafted, not perfectly crafted but they certainly aren’t one dimensional.
Also, though this is the second book in the series it is a standalone novel. There will be the occasional reference you won’t get, but nothing monumental or earth-shattering. But if you’d like to read the first, well, first – then go for it.
October 9, 2018
This is a nicely written book, the story unfolds slowly at the beginning, putting all the players and pieces into position building the tension until the final moves are to be played.
The history of the characters are well developed, as well as how they became embroiled into these unfolding events, making the interwoved strands of the story solid and while complex, relatively easy to follow.
The culmination of the stories events give a satisfaction that everything has been resolved, no loose ends or threads to be pulled at. For those who love a good espionage thriller, this is worth reading. The violence and fights are plausible, and the scenes are described well to give you a feel of the places that the events are happening in.
The history of the characters are well developed, as well as how they became embroiled into these unfolding events, making the interwoved strands of the story solid and while complex, relatively easy to follow.
The culmination of the stories events give a satisfaction that everything has been resolved, no loose ends or threads to be pulled at. For those who love a good espionage thriller, this is worth reading. The violence and fights are plausible, and the scenes are described well to give you a feel of the places that the events are happening in.
October 2, 2018
If you want a good spy thriller this is not your book. This is not a book about espionage, it is an action drama based in a concept which I hope mankind never faces. The concept is a drug has been created which renders people much the same as the zombies we see on television. The creator is using the drug as a governmental blackmail tool. How best to eliminate this threat? Get the Gorilla on it. The action and drama is intense and fast paced. It will race you through the contents in a few hours or a couple of days of interrupted reading. You cannot leave it for long.
April 16, 2020
Second thriller of the Redaction series. This one takes place in late 60's. For those who read Game For Assassins, this one has nothing to do with the cold war. It involves a Japanese industrialist who has developed a major bio weapon and plans to blackmail the British government into preventing its use.
Very well written. The protagonist, The Gorilla, is a carryover from A Game For Assassins as is Masterson. The other characters are fresh and Quinn develops them very well. Interesting epilogue that I didn't see coming.
Very well written. The protagonist, The Gorilla, is a carryover from A Game For Assassins as is Masterson. The other characters are fresh and Quinn develops them very well. Interesting epilogue that I didn't see coming.
February 18, 2019
A pleasant surprise in the end!
When I first started reading this book i didn't think I was going to enjoy it. The first 20% was a little slow but then the story clicked and I couldn't stop reading.
I was worried I'd missed something as this was the second book in the series but give it a chance and you'll enjoy this book in the end.
When I first started reading this book i didn't think I was going to enjoy it. The first 20% was a little slow but then the story clicked and I couldn't stop reading.
I was worried I'd missed something as this was the second book in the series but give it a chance and you'll enjoy this book in the end.
September 23, 2018
Excellent Thriller
This book was a gripping adventure from the get-go. I had not read Book 1, but that did not diminish the story or take away from the twists and turns. Looking forward to Book 3.
This book was a gripping adventure from the get-go. I had not read Book 1, but that did not diminish the story or take away from the twists and turns. Looking forward to Book 3.
May 16, 2019
Quinn does a nice job of setting up the story, and tying up all the loose ends. Gorilla Grant is a character that deserves a place beside Jason Bourne a and Jack Reacher. The very first thing I did was buy the next book.
July 13, 2019
A real violent one
I like that the good guys have to struggle to do the right ting.and that the bad guys have some successes. It seems that is a realistic story. I will more from this author.
I like that the good guys have to struggle to do the right ting.and that the bad guys have some successes. It seems that is a realistic story. I will more from this author.
September 12, 2021
Great Book
This book about Gorilla Grant continues Great story filled with many twists and turns. Lots of action leading up to an explosive ending. I would recommend this book to anyone.
This book about Gorilla Grant continues Great story filled with many twists and turns. Lots of action leading up to an explosive ending. I would recommend this book to anyone.
September 25, 2018
A really good read.
I think this is definitely one of the better thriller 's I have read in quite some time, and I definitely recommend it for everyone.
I think this is definitely one of the better thriller 's I have read in quite some time, and I definitely recommend it for everyone.
September 25, 2018
Full of action
Great descriptions of scenery and fights. Other than Miko characters felt flat. Didn't feel for Grant until I knew he was a father.
Great descriptions of scenery and fights. Other than Miko characters felt flat. Didn't feel for Grant until I knew he was a father.
September 28, 2018
Enjoyable read
A lot of action, a little possible romance, twists and turns on every page. I'll be reading Rogue Wolves, the next in the series, for certain.
A lot of action, a little possible romance, twists and turns on every page. I'll be reading Rogue Wolves, the next in the series, for certain.
October 3, 2018
LOTS OF ACTION
From the start to the end, the action described held my interest. With no knowledge of Japanese culture or history, it was also a learning experience.
From the start to the end, the action described held my interest. With no knowledge of Japanese culture or history, it was also a learning experience.
October 12, 2018
Addictive!
Quinn draws you into a world of intrigue with a host of believable characters who make you want more and more.
Quinn draws you into a world of intrigue with a host of believable characters who make you want more and more.
October 30, 2018
Review
Not a very good read. Had to keep looking ahead to make story move. Also a good read needs to leave something for the read to figure out
Not a very good read. Had to keep looking ahead to make story move. Also a good read needs to leave something for the read to figure out
November 14, 2018
If you are a fan of fast paced action by a secret group of self-contained, unapologetically hard nosed hero's who get the job done no matter who has to die James Quinn has written the book for you.
March 10, 2019
Interesting plot, but the book was too slow to develop.
August 18, 2019
Filler.
An enjoyable, predictable read. Even paced but I would have liked more character development with some of the other players. A descent read.
An enjoyable, predictable read. Even paced but I would have liked more character development with some of the other players. A descent read.
January 17, 2021
Excellent Fun
This was a fun read I completed in three reading sessions that went well into the early morning hours simply because I couldn't put it down.
This was a fun read I completed in three reading sessions that went well into the early morning hours simply because I couldn't put it down.
February 5, 2021
My second in the series. Mr. Quinn again kept me engaged in what's next. Looking forward to the next chapter in Gorillas world and assignments.
August 14, 2021
Well worth reading
August 17, 2021
Great book
Great book it was written by a great author and I will keep the best possible way it will end and it will take you to a great author
Great book it was written by a great author and I will keep the best possible way it will end and it will take you to a great author
January 24, 2023
Action straight from the first chapter. With an enemy who’s not afraid to die, Gorilla Grant has his work cut out for him. A thrill ride from start to finish.
September 9, 2023
Great read
December 11, 2023
good thriller
July 24, 2022
Not quite as good as the first in the series, which may have to do with the loss of the element of surprise or the chosen underlying story line, but good enough that I will probably read #3 in due course.
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