Elements of Risk

by Brady Ridgway

Noah Stark always dreamed of moving to Prague. After twenty years service in the French Foreign Legion, he finally does. He should be living the dream, but he can't stay sober, his gambling is out of control and he's running out of money: fast. Then a deal comes his way that's too good to be true. By the time he learns that he's sold the wrong stuff to the wrong people there's no going back; his girlfriend has disappeared and he's running for his life. When he discovers that she's in the hands of the CIA, he agrees to work for them by baiting a trap for a Pakistani scientist. Then his aircraft is intercepted en-route to Iran. Thrown into jail, Noah escapes and returns to Prague to seek revenge.

321 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 16, 2016

About the author

Brady Ridgway is a South-African-born novelist, pilot and former casino executive whose writing career began with gritty articles on infantry weapons for Soldier of Fortune, Combat & Survival and Handgunner magazines.
A dozen years in the gaming world followed—starting as a croupier at Sun City and rising to casino manager in the Czech Republic—before he swapped roulette wheels for flying charters and peace-keeping missions across Africa, and then flying Boeing 737s for a regional airline.
Adventure still calls: when he isn’t at his desk, Ridgway and his wife Nicky roam the Mediterranean aboard their aluminum Ovni 435 sailing yacht, accompanied by their dog Lola.
Ridgway’s diverse life fuels his fiction. His Noah Stark thrillers—Elements of Risk and The Horn Mansion—blend military detail with global intrigue, while his new middle-grade tale, The Adventures of William Woodpecker, channels his passion for wildlife and environmental stewardship into a heart-warming story for young readers.
When ashore at their home in rural France, he divides his time between writing, photography and renovating a village house.

Reviews

[Doreen Ashbrook · Rating 4 out of 5]

This action-packed "James Bondish" book is a winner. I was exhausted by the time I was finished reading. Sometimes a little far fetched, but a good adventure nonetheless. Thank you Goodreads Giveaways.

[Rose Siano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed the book, suspenseful, kept my interest

[Rhonda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very enjoyable read. Reading the book, I was a little put off by a small amount of the language, but did realize it fit the main character. But I found I kept picking the book up, wanting to know what was going to happen next and enjoying the author's style of writing. The author's writing was well laid out, interesting, and with light, humorous moments tucked in all over the place. The novel is fast paced, and I didn't know how it would actually end. I ended up very thoroughly enjoying the read and would definitely read another novel by the author.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great storyline

[William daly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Read

A thoroughly enjoyable read.
Obviously well researched, very entertaining, couldn't put it down.
The author outdid himself, definitely recommend this book.

[Qui2 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would’ve given this book a four, because parts of it were really intense, but other parts of it were too convoluted and confusing. Overall, I liked the book. The writing was good. The scene in the underwater plane was awesome and had my heart beating fast! That said, I don’t think I’ll be reading the rest of the series.