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Paladine Political Thriller #3
Traffick Stop
He's fighting terrorism, one jihadist at a time.
From the best-selling & award winning author critics hail as "one of the strongest thriller writers on our scene" comes the continuation of the unforgettable story of an unlikely "anti-hero," Robert Garcia, a dangerous and unfeeling assassin of jihadist terrorists, exalted by social media as "Paladine", a living paladin whose mission is to rid the earth of evil for the betterment of mankind, is an assassin working covert black ops for the CIA. In this installment of the series, Paladine seeks to retire from the assassination business and finds himself fighting a band of Syrian sex traffickers.
Sequel to the bestseller, "Paladine" #1 Superhero Thriller best seller & #1 hot new release #2 Pulp Thriller best seller #1 hot new release #2 Terrorism Thriller best seller & #1 hot new release Discover what critics are saying about this new terrorism thriller series:"Some of the plot elements -- from the agent lured out of retirement to the human trafficking he's trying to prevent -- are genre tropes that will be familiar to readers. But the nature of the spy thriller somewhat obviates this issue, and fans of the genre will keep turning pages." --Publisher's Weekly, Booklife Prize in Fiction
"A satisfyingly original, compelling piece that moves well beyond genre writing and into the realm of military precision, insight, and adventure, linking action into modern-day pursuits and concerns with the precision of a surgeon. Paladine is very highly recommended reading for anyone looking for a protagonist and purpose that goes the extra mile, and then keeps on running." Midwest Book Review
"Kenneth Eade is one of our strongest thriller writers on the scene and the fact that he draws his stories from the contemporary philosophical landscape is very much to his credit."Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame, Top 100 & Vine Voice
Find out what other readers already know about this hot new assassination thriller:"A thrilling thriller, but much more, the book looks inside the evil of terrorism and portrays human courage in the battle against it. Reading it satisfies emotionally and mentally." Judy W.
"This is not just another thriller...it is more...Eade's political thrillers are taking us directly into the underbelly of the world and, even in fiction, showing us what is happening, and, in my mind, scaring you enough to become involved in whatever way you can...starting with ensuring you and your children take necessary measures to protect your family members. This is reality fiction, which happens to be an excellent, look at a major money-making activity that is increasing at unimaginable rates. Read this book to enjoy the hero, Paladine...but also to become even more aware of what human trafficking is doing to this world! Kudos to Kenneth Eade for tackling this major problem!"Glenda Bixler, GA Bixler Reviews
This gripping thriller is full of mystery and suspense, plot twists and surprises. If you like espionage & spy thrillers, hitman thrillers, military thrillers, terrorism thrillers, political thrillers, pulp thrillers, vigilante justice, murder thrillers, men's or women's adventure, FBI/CIA, American assassins, espionage & political thriller books & hard-boiled mystery thriller suspense & action, you will not be able to put this down & the end will have you begging for m223 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 24, 2017
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About the author
Kenneth Eade
52 books180 followersDescribed by critics as "one of our strongest thriller writers on the scene," author Kenneth Eade, best known for his legal and political thrillers, practiced law for 30 years before publishing his first novel, "An Involuntary Spy." Eade, an up and coming author in the legal thriller and courtroom drama genre, has been described by critics as "One of our strongest thriller writers on the scene and the fact that he draws his stories from the contemporary philosophical landscape is very much to his credit." He is often compared to John Grisham, whom many regard as the master of the legal thriller.
Says Eade of the comparisons, "Readers compare me in style to John Grisham and, although there are some similarities, because John also likes to craft a story around real topics and we are both lawyers, all of my novels are rooted in reality, not fantasy. I use fictional characters and situations to express factual and conceptual issues. Some use the term 'faction' to describe this style, and it is present in all my fictional works."
Eade has written twenty novels, which are now in the process of being translated into ten languages. He is known to keep in touch with his readers, offering free books and discounts to all those who sign up at his web site, www.kennetheade.com.
Email: info@kennetheade.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KennethGEade...
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Says Eade of the comparisons, "Readers compare me in style to John Grisham and, although there are some similarities, because John also likes to craft a story around real topics and we are both lawyers, all of my novels are rooted in reality, not fantasy. I use fictional characters and situations to express factual and conceptual issues. Some use the term 'faction' to describe this style, and it is present in all my fictional works."
Eade has written twenty novels, which are now in the process of being translated into ten languages. He is known to keep in touch with his readers, offering free books and discounts to all those who sign up at his web site, www.kennetheade.com.
Email: info@kennetheade.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KennethGEade...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KennethEade1
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February 28, 2017
Another informative fictional book.
Kenneth Eade always does great research before writing. This book is how ISIS recruiting women, especially blonde, blue eyes are great demand. How men and women from all over the world being transported through Turkey to Syria. ISIS makes money from trafficking, illegal organ sales and slavery.
Kenneth Eade always does great research before writing. This book is how ISIS recruiting women, especially blonde, blue eyes are great demand. How men and women from all over the world being transported through Turkey to Syria. ISIS makes money from trafficking, illegal organ sales and slavery.
April 13, 2017
Another great story by Kenneth Eade
This is another wonderful addition to the Paladine story! He is an assassin, but only of those who hurt others, and never of women or children. This is very well written of human trafficking, and the horrors of that life. A thrilling action story from which you can also learn a thing or two. A great series...
This is another wonderful addition to the Paladine story! He is an assassin, but only of those who hurt others, and never of women or children. This is very well written of human trafficking, and the horrors of that life. A thrilling action story from which you can also learn a thing or two. A great series...
September 9, 2017
Garcia is an intense main character, if very one-dimensional. Ayisha, on the other hand, steals the show as a strong woman willing to go anywhere to find her sister.
Read full review in the 2017 September issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2017 September issue of InD'tale Magazine.
February 26, 2017
“You may choose to look the other way but you can never say again that you did not know.” ― William Wilberforce
Said once and said again, Kenneth Eade is one of our strongest thriller writers on the scene and the fact that he draws his stories from the contemporary philosophical landscape is very much to his credit. Kenneth Eade may be best known to readers as the author of ’Bless the Bees: The Pending Extinction of our Pollinators and What We Can Do To Stop It, and A Bee, See: Who Are Our Pollinators and Why Are They In Trouble? - two superlative books about his concern for our environment, a topic he takes to the top level in his superb books. Eade is an international business lawyer, based in Los Angeles, specializing in international law, Internet Law, appeals and complex litigation. He is a member of the Bar of California, the federal District Court for the Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. He holds a Juris Doctor in Law from Southwestern University School of Law, and a B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge. He is also an accomplished filmmaker and a freelance writer for the Los Angeles Daily Journal as well as an environmentalist.
What most readers who hear the name of Kenneth Eade now think about is the name Brent Marks – a very special breed of Perry Mason cum Jason Bourne cum Jack Ryan et al – men who face tough action with skill and finesse. Now Kenneth places before us a vey contemporary topic – Terrorism. And in presenting his intensely suspenseful story he has created a new series – PALADINE ANTITERRORISM THRILLER NOVELS, of which this is Book 3 And for those following Kenneth’s main characters, Unlikely "anti-hero," Robert Garcia was an unremarkable man, tapped out of a promising military career to become a death squad assassin for the CIA.’ The title of the book is a moniker the social media assigned to his new hero. But we are getting ahead of the story.
In summary, ‘Paladine, terrorism's worst enemy, is back in this third episode of the hit political thriller series a continuation of the unforgettable story of an unlikely "anti-hero," Robert Garcia, a dangerous and unfeeling assassin of jihadist terrorists, exalted by social media as "Paladine", a living paladin whose mission is to rid the earth of evil for the betterment of mankind, is an assassin working covert black ops for the CIA. In this installment of the series, Paladine seeks to retire from the assassination business and finds himself fighting a band of Syrian sex traffickers.’
Kenneth opens this installment with a bit of philosophy – ‘Sacrifice, charity, and concern for others has always been a characteristic of the human spirit. But there is a wild, hungry, thirsty, selfish creature that lurks deep within the libido of each of us. That id some of us ignore, others deny, and still others put a mask on it or lock it away so even they cannot release it. But when the balance is tipped to its side, it can break any bonds that have tied it down, and we are powerless to stop it. The result can be exhilarating, intoxicating, mind-blowing, or it can be deadly.’ And in those words he sets the magnetic tone for this story.
Another top-flight novel from the master of intrigue – one of his best series. Kenneth Eade obviously is just becoming our go-to man for thrillers. Highly recommended
Said once and said again, Kenneth Eade is one of our strongest thriller writers on the scene and the fact that he draws his stories from the contemporary philosophical landscape is very much to his credit. Kenneth Eade may be best known to readers as the author of ’Bless the Bees: The Pending Extinction of our Pollinators and What We Can Do To Stop It, and A Bee, See: Who Are Our Pollinators and Why Are They In Trouble? - two superlative books about his concern for our environment, a topic he takes to the top level in his superb books. Eade is an international business lawyer, based in Los Angeles, specializing in international law, Internet Law, appeals and complex litigation. He is a member of the Bar of California, the federal District Court for the Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. He holds a Juris Doctor in Law from Southwestern University School of Law, and a B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge. He is also an accomplished filmmaker and a freelance writer for the Los Angeles Daily Journal as well as an environmentalist.
What most readers who hear the name of Kenneth Eade now think about is the name Brent Marks – a very special breed of Perry Mason cum Jason Bourne cum Jack Ryan et al – men who face tough action with skill and finesse. Now Kenneth places before us a vey contemporary topic – Terrorism. And in presenting his intensely suspenseful story he has created a new series – PALADINE ANTITERRORISM THRILLER NOVELS, of which this is Book 3 And for those following Kenneth’s main characters, Unlikely "anti-hero," Robert Garcia was an unremarkable man, tapped out of a promising military career to become a death squad assassin for the CIA.’ The title of the book is a moniker the social media assigned to his new hero. But we are getting ahead of the story.
In summary, ‘Paladine, terrorism's worst enemy, is back in this third episode of the hit political thriller series a continuation of the unforgettable story of an unlikely "anti-hero," Robert Garcia, a dangerous and unfeeling assassin of jihadist terrorists, exalted by social media as "Paladine", a living paladin whose mission is to rid the earth of evil for the betterment of mankind, is an assassin working covert black ops for the CIA. In this installment of the series, Paladine seeks to retire from the assassination business and finds himself fighting a band of Syrian sex traffickers.’
Kenneth opens this installment with a bit of philosophy – ‘Sacrifice, charity, and concern for others has always been a characteristic of the human spirit. But there is a wild, hungry, thirsty, selfish creature that lurks deep within the libido of each of us. That id some of us ignore, others deny, and still others put a mask on it or lock it away so even they cannot release it. But when the balance is tipped to its side, it can break any bonds that have tied it down, and we are powerless to stop it. The result can be exhilarating, intoxicating, mind-blowing, or it can be deadly.’ And in those words he sets the magnetic tone for this story.
Another top-flight novel from the master of intrigue – one of his best series. Kenneth Eade obviously is just becoming our go-to man for thrillers. Highly recommended
March 12, 2017
Traffick Stop by Kenneth Eade is a powerful thriller that is sure to make you feel empowered by reading this wondrous story about the fight against human trafficking.
This book is the third installment in the Paladine series and though I haven’t read the earlier parts, I did not felt like I was missing out on something while reading this book. So the author has managed to give enough descriptions of the lead’s mannerisms and his personality on the whole that I was able to follow him on his journey without any reservations.
I loved the premise of the story and the way things unfolded. There were enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged throughout the book and in spite of being based on such a serious and heavy topic, I didn’t feel over-burdened by the severity of it all, which is the main reason why I really liked this book.
The characterization was really good and I was able to relate to the main lead and also to most of the secondary characters. I liked how the main lead was shown with all the dramatization as it made it an enjoyable read without losing the main point.
I liked the writing style of the author and the writing was simple to follow and made reading this book a pleasant experience. This is a no-nonsense book about human trafficking and sex slave industry, and the author has done a really good job in minute detailings.
I’d recommend this book to all the thriller lovers and to all those people who’d like to experience freedom by reading about the downfall of modern terrorist groups. I sure as hell did feel very inspired!
You can also read this review at The Reading Bud
This book is the third installment in the Paladine series and though I haven’t read the earlier parts, I did not felt like I was missing out on something while reading this book. So the author has managed to give enough descriptions of the lead’s mannerisms and his personality on the whole that I was able to follow him on his journey without any reservations.
I loved the premise of the story and the way things unfolded. There were enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged throughout the book and in spite of being based on such a serious and heavy topic, I didn’t feel over-burdened by the severity of it all, which is the main reason why I really liked this book.
The characterization was really good and I was able to relate to the main lead and also to most of the secondary characters. I liked how the main lead was shown with all the dramatization as it made it an enjoyable read without losing the main point.
I liked the writing style of the author and the writing was simple to follow and made reading this book a pleasant experience. This is a no-nonsense book about human trafficking and sex slave industry, and the author has done a really good job in minute detailings.
I’d recommend this book to all the thriller lovers and to all those people who’d like to experience freedom by reading about the downfall of modern terrorist groups. I sure as hell did feel very inspired!
You can also read this review at The Reading Bud
May 31, 2017
The Paladine series will grab you.
The Paladine series where terrorism is not safe. Reading the Paladine series will pull your attention and make you keep reading. Author Kenneth Eade is a masterful writer who knows how to keep your attention and hold it. I recommend checking out all the books Kenneth Eade wrote. You will not be disappointed and you may even find a new favorite. Another great aspect of his books would be at the end of reading his afterwords are filled with facts about current events as well as his reference material.
The Paladine series where terrorism is not safe. Reading the Paladine series will pull your attention and make you keep reading. Author Kenneth Eade is a masterful writer who knows how to keep your attention and hold it. I recommend checking out all the books Kenneth Eade wrote. You will not be disappointed and you may even find a new favorite. Another great aspect of his books would be at the end of reading his afterwords are filled with facts about current events as well as his reference material.
March 4, 2021
Decent story
I've read the first 3 books of this series in a row. I'm ready for a break. The story has lots of action but it's all very formulaic. Good guy hunts bad guys. Sometimes he gets hurt. He has a Russian buddy. They help each other. Then he goes fishing. On to the next one. I may come back to these books at some point but have a lot of other things to read. So who knows?
I've read the first 3 books of this series in a row. I'm ready for a break. The story has lots of action but it's all very formulaic. Good guy hunts bad guys. Sometimes he gets hurt. He has a Russian buddy. They help each other. Then he goes fishing. On to the next one. I may come back to these books at some point but have a lot of other things to read. So who knows?
May 25, 2017
Traffic Stop Kenneth Eade
Paladine, aka Robert Garcia. Ex special forces, covert CIA agent. Retired. He hates terrorists. He hunts and kills them as a mercenary. But he has a moral compass. He has agreed to help a woman find her sister in Syria. ISIS has her. All Hell is about to break loose! An action thriller extraordinaire!! An excellent read!
Paladine, aka Robert Garcia. Ex special forces, covert CIA agent. Retired. He hates terrorists. He hunts and kills them as a mercenary. But he has a moral compass. He has agreed to help a woman find her sister in Syria. ISIS has her. All Hell is about to break loose! An action thriller extraordinaire!! An excellent read!
November 14, 2019
Intense
You know it's going to get real, real fast. Clandestine ops, executed by a "dead" operator. Robert has gone off the grid, they all think he's dead. Sailing around, he still manages to find a situation in need of his special skills. Good book, good ending !
You know it's going to get real, real fast. Clandestine ops, executed by a "dead" operator. Robert has gone off the grid, they all think he's dead. Sailing around, he still manages to find a situation in need of his special skills. Good book, good ending !
March 23, 2017
Well written entertaining, and dealing with one of today's more challenging issues.
Reads well, holds your interest and while some aspects stretch credibility a thoroughly enjoyable thriller. Try it you will like it.
Reads well, holds your interest and while some aspects stretch credibility a thoroughly enjoyable thriller. Try it you will like it.
March 12, 2017
This book was excellent! Fast-paced, heart-pounding, good vs. evil - what more could you ask for. 5 stars for me.
January 2, 2018
Nicely done!
I received Trafficking Stop,from Kenneth Eade, free,as an early reviewer,for an honest review. Trafficking Stop, as in all of the Paladins books, keeps you on the edge of your seat. I love books like this,and it definitely gives you twists and turns along the way. Please read it for yourself, and see what you think. Authors like the feedback of reviews so please review it after and let Kennet know what you think of it too.
I received Trafficking Stop,from Kenneth Eade, free,as an early reviewer,for an honest review. Trafficking Stop, as in all of the Paladins books, keeps you on the edge of your seat. I love books like this,and it definitely gives you twists and turns along the way. Please read it for yourself, and see what you think. Authors like the feedback of reviews so please review it after and let Kennet know what you think of it too.
February 26, 2017
Amazing next in Paladine series...
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March 12, 2017
Traffick Stop by Kenneth Eade is a brilliant terrorism thriller with lots of heart-thumping action and a very important message for its readers. It is an extremely well-written, brilliantly executed and excellently told story full of suspense, memorable characters and lots of drama that'll keep you up all night turning the pages.
This book deserves all the praise and so much more. If you're looking to read one thriller this year, then make sure that this is the one.
This book deserves all the praise and so much more. If you're looking to read one thriller this year, then make sure that this is the one.
May 3, 2017
Really enjoyed this, will definitely finish the series.
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