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Enemy Within
If the most wanted man in the country was sleeping in your house . . . If the world's fate depended on your actions . . . HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO?
The year is 1918. War is raging in Europe. America has a new weapon so deadly no one knows about it. But a killer spy in New York finds out, and he will stop at nothing to fulfill his destructive mission. As the War begins to slip out of the Allies grasp, who will stop the man who can turn the tide of war? Find out in this blistering, fast paced thriller, that races to a nail biting finish.
The year is 1918. War is raging in Europe. America has a new weapon so deadly no one knows about it. But a killer spy in New York finds out, and he will stop at nothing to fulfill his destructive mission. As the War begins to slip out of the Allies grasp, who will stop the man who can turn the tide of war? Find out in this blistering, fast paced thriller, that races to a nail biting finish.
199 pages, Paperback
First published November 18, 2016
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February 12, 2017
The action-packed, fast-paced thriller “Enemy Within” is set in 1918 as the German Imperial Army marches across Europe and the American military fabricates a chemical weapon that could turn the tide of the war.
As the plot opens German spy, Paul Becker (aka Hermann Ascoff) has been assigned to find out about the Americans’ research and to stop production of their latest weapon, but as he does the body count mounts.
In an exciting and riveting page- turner Major Thomas Tunney a Military Intelligence agent and his colleagues begin hunting for the killer after the death of a chemist, and a break in at a military base but their prey is elusive and deadly, and only with patience and diligent detective work will they be able to stop him.
In a subplot Maggie Myers and her family are introduced; the young woman struggling to keep Clay Tree Farm from financial bankruptcy. Tension escalates when she meets Paul Becker at the market and he deviously offers to help with the workload which has grown exceedingly heavy since her father’s illness. With little opportunity to meet young men Maggie becomes attracted to Paul never suspecting he might have an ulterior motive for his actions. Intensity and suspense continually escalate when Major Tunney uncovers clues to Becker’s whereabouts, heightening the action with a violent confrontation at the farm.
Mick Bose is an expert at keeping the reader on the edge of their seat in this cat and mouse game as the German high command waits to hear that their operative’s mission is successful before moving forward with their plans, and the American military puts pressure on Thomas to find the spy before something catastrophic happens.
The characters are intense, complex and realistic, infusing the story with high- energy, passion and drama. Thirty-four -year -old Major Thomas Tunney is street smart and tough, having been raised in the Bronx. He’s smart, perceptive and stubborn, determined to find the spy and bring him to justice. Maggie Myers a young woman facing the restrictions of wartime works hard to keep the farm afloat. She’s strong, pragmatic, passionate and feminine enough to want to have a man in her life. Yet it’s the cold ruthlessness and cleverness of Paul Becker that adds a realistic, terrifying chill to the story.
I thoroughly enjoyed “Enemy Within” rate it highly, and impressed enough to want to read other novels by Mick Bose.
As the plot opens German spy, Paul Becker (aka Hermann Ascoff) has been assigned to find out about the Americans’ research and to stop production of their latest weapon, but as he does the body count mounts.
In an exciting and riveting page- turner Major Thomas Tunney a Military Intelligence agent and his colleagues begin hunting for the killer after the death of a chemist, and a break in at a military base but their prey is elusive and deadly, and only with patience and diligent detective work will they be able to stop him.
In a subplot Maggie Myers and her family are introduced; the young woman struggling to keep Clay Tree Farm from financial bankruptcy. Tension escalates when she meets Paul Becker at the market and he deviously offers to help with the workload which has grown exceedingly heavy since her father’s illness. With little opportunity to meet young men Maggie becomes attracted to Paul never suspecting he might have an ulterior motive for his actions. Intensity and suspense continually escalate when Major Tunney uncovers clues to Becker’s whereabouts, heightening the action with a violent confrontation at the farm.
Mick Bose is an expert at keeping the reader on the edge of their seat in this cat and mouse game as the German high command waits to hear that their operative’s mission is successful before moving forward with their plans, and the American military puts pressure on Thomas to find the spy before something catastrophic happens.
The characters are intense, complex and realistic, infusing the story with high- energy, passion and drama. Thirty-four -year -old Major Thomas Tunney is street smart and tough, having been raised in the Bronx. He’s smart, perceptive and stubborn, determined to find the spy and bring him to justice. Maggie Myers a young woman facing the restrictions of wartime works hard to keep the farm afloat. She’s strong, pragmatic, passionate and feminine enough to want to have a man in her life. Yet it’s the cold ruthlessness and cleverness of Paul Becker that adds a realistic, terrifying chill to the story.
I thoroughly enjoyed “Enemy Within” rate it highly, and impressed enough to want to read other novels by Mick Bose.
July 14, 2017
Good story but sloppily produced.
The plot is good and even well developed. But I have never read a proper book so badly put together. One of the reasons I chose to read it was its historical setting. But I soon realized that none of the historical information could be considered accurate because there were so many obvious errors, e.g., use of idioms not in use at the time or inventions not created at that time. There were also endless inconsistencies. Being told that the label was on the left side of the shirt and in the next chapter it's on the right side. And I was very put off by the ever present misspellings and missing words and pervasive grammatical errors. It all gave me the feeling that the author had pounded the book out over a long weekend after little or no research and no one, not the author or the editor, bothered to ever look at it again. I read the first part of Hidden Attraction and can see the pattern being repeated.
The plot is good and even well developed. But I have never read a proper book so badly put together. One of the reasons I chose to read it was its historical setting. But I soon realized that none of the historical information could be considered accurate because there were so many obvious errors, e.g., use of idioms not in use at the time or inventions not created at that time. There were also endless inconsistencies. Being told that the label was on the left side of the shirt and in the next chapter it's on the right side. And I was very put off by the ever present misspellings and missing words and pervasive grammatical errors. It all gave me the feeling that the author had pounded the book out over a long weekend after little or no research and no one, not the author or the editor, bothered to ever look at it again. I read the first part of Hidden Attraction and can see the pattern being repeated.
December 9, 2017
Enemy Within is an excellent one session read.
It's not perfect and the punctuation leaves a lot to be desired. For instance, "The damned English had placed a naval blockade so stringent German children were starving." Clearly, the author did not mean "stringent German children were starving," but that is how it reads. There was also reference to a thirty-dollar bill ?) and this classic, "He threw the bomb as far as he could aiming for a dry spot two hundred yards away." Two hundred yards away? The world javelin record is about 114 yards so this was a throw that even superman would have been proud of.
Despite a few glitches, Enemy Within is an excellent read that takes us back to the U.S. at the time of the Great War. It is entertaining, captivating and a thoroughly enjoyable read. The main characters are particularly well developed and the author has done a good job in portraying the times.
It's not perfect and the punctuation leaves a lot to be desired. For instance, "The damned English had placed a naval blockade so stringent German children were starving." Clearly, the author did not mean "stringent German children were starving," but that is how it reads. There was also reference to a thirty-dollar bill ?) and this classic, "He threw the bomb as far as he could aiming for a dry spot two hundred yards away." Two hundred yards away? The world javelin record is about 114 yards so this was a throw that even superman would have been proud of.
Despite a few glitches, Enemy Within is an excellent read that takes us back to the U.S. at the time of the Great War. It is entertaining, captivating and a thoroughly enjoyable read. The main characters are particularly well developed and the author has done a good job in portraying the times.
February 22, 2018
Difficult
to read at times due to clunky wording, stilted dialogue and amateurish prose. While I’m at it, the editing wasn’t very good either. What did earn the 3 stars was the story. If you can overlook the difficulties, (it’s almost like English isn’t this authors first language), you will find a fast paced, espionage thriller. At times, it was a bit cliche but somehow I didn’t mind as it seemed to fit the time and story - late WW1. This won’t be the best book you read this year but it will entertain for a few hours given the chance.
to read at times due to clunky wording, stilted dialogue and amateurish prose. While I’m at it, the editing wasn’t very good either. What did earn the 3 stars was the story. If you can overlook the difficulties, (it’s almost like English isn’t this authors first language), you will find a fast paced, espionage thriller. At times, it was a bit cliche but somehow I didn’t mind as it seemed to fit the time and story - late WW1. This won’t be the best book you read this year but it will entertain for a few hours given the chance.
June 16, 2023
Although mild, there was too much profanity for my taste. There were a number of grammatical errors too. But overall the story was great and the suspense intense and the plot interesting. The writing, pacing, and characters were all good. Now there's a dissection of a story that absolutely tells one hardly anything. I don't like to give away spoilers, but it's about a German spy who is a ruthless murderer and saboteur in the U.S. during WWI who is set on single-handedly changing the course of the war as he leaves a bloody track.
March 27, 2018
Good thriller
I enjoy Mick Bose 's writing. His stories enthrall one and consequently feel apart of the story.
This story about Paul Becker a German spy was brilliant in that Bose allowed the reader to see the physical prowess of the man and a little of his motivation. Bose goes on to paint the picture of Tunney and from there the chase is on. Baited breath as will Tunney get his man in time to prevent a catastrophe.
One to read for the answer
I enjoy Mick Bose 's writing. His stories enthrall one and consequently feel apart of the story.
This story about Paul Becker a German spy was brilliant in that Bose allowed the reader to see the physical prowess of the man and a little of his motivation. Bose goes on to paint the picture of Tunney and from there the chase is on. Baited breath as will Tunney get his man in time to prevent a catastrophe.
One to read for the answer
January 9, 2018
Recommended!
Fast paced edge of your seat plotline. Lots of killing but not described simply for the shock value. Shades of "eye of the needle" intertwined in the story. Well written except for some editorial slip ups. All in all a welcome change from the old routines of the police procedural.
Fast paced edge of your seat plotline. Lots of killing but not described simply for the shock value. Shades of "eye of the needle" intertwined in the story. Well written except for some editorial slip ups. All in all a welcome change from the old routines of the police procedural.
July 20, 2017
Enemy within
Very interesting novel on world war 1. But in the end, I felt that Maggie Myers is not in order in not informing Tunney about Becker who is hiding in her farm. That has spoiled her characterisation. All in all this is good book.
Very interesting novel on world war 1. But in the end, I felt that Maggie Myers is not in order in not informing Tunney about Becker who is hiding in her farm. That has spoiled her characterisation. All in all this is good book.
July 21, 2017
LOVED THIS BOOK !
Engaging characters, plot was absorbing, descriptions vivid. Especially interesting protagonist. Enjoyed the mixture of historical and fictional events. Thoroughly recommend the read.
Engaging characters, plot was absorbing, descriptions vivid. Especially interesting protagonist. Enjoyed the mixture of historical and fictional events. Thoroughly recommend the read.
July 27, 2017
A very enjoyable and entertaining story.
A fast action story of espionage and ruthless actions of a enemy who was able to gain access to top secret materials and information. He was unable to complete his intended destruction because of a very resourceful Army officer.
A fast action story of espionage and ruthless actions of a enemy who was able to gain access to top secret materials and information. He was unable to complete his intended destruction because of a very resourceful Army officer.
August 4, 2017
War story at best
A good story line packs the punch of thriller and also throws some light on how war affected common man. Not too heavy on words written in simple every day English. Short length that can be finished in one session.
A good story line packs the punch of thriller and also throws some light on how war affected common man. Not too heavy on words written in simple every day English. Short length that can be finished in one session.
August 13, 2017
Good thriller.
Cracking good story of German espionage within the US during the last months of WWI.
Engaging characters, plenty of tension, twists and action. An altogether satisfying, enjoyable read.
Cracking good story of German espionage within the US during the last months of WWI.
Engaging characters, plenty of tension, twists and action. An altogether satisfying, enjoyable read.
March 23, 2018
Very well paced and taut thriller. The characters are very well thought out and developed, into a well researched story. One keeps turning the pages effortlessly, as the writing style flows very smoothly. Would recommend more from this author.
March 26, 2018
A riveting read.
A story that builds pace as the events unfold. You can't help but feel some admiration for Paul Becker, the German spy. And Maggie and Major Tunney were well developed characters. A great read that really gets moving as the story unfolds. Good one Mick.
A story that builds pace as the events unfold. You can't help but feel some admiration for Paul Becker, the German spy. And Maggie and Major Tunney were well developed characters. A great read that really gets moving as the story unfolds. Good one Mick.
July 12, 2018
Great story
The writer has really worked a interesting story
It is one you do not start in the evening it is hard to stop
Hopefully he can make another great series out of this story line
The writer has really worked a interesting story
It is one you do not start in the evening it is hard to stop
Hopefully he can make another great series out of this story line
April 29, 2022
Enemy Within (A World War 1 Thriller)
Action packed edge of your seat story from start to finish. Espionage at its best. Not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach, very brutal. Highly recommend!
Action packed edge of your seat story from start to finish. Espionage at its best. Not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach, very brutal. Highly recommend!
July 18, 2017
A Historical fiction/Thriller is a good description. WWI era, German bad guy vs Ohio farm girl. Not a romance
July 26, 2017
An Enemy Within
A little bit of a slog. The detail was good maybe just a bit too much of it, not sure. Took a while to get through it. Ending was predictable.
A little bit of a slog. The detail was good maybe just a bit too much of it, not sure. Took a while to get through it. Ending was predictable.
July 28, 2017
Really enjoyed this book. Its a great read.
Reading this one made me seek out others by this author. I expect to get just as much pleasure from those.
Reading this one made me seek out others by this author. I expect to get just as much pleasure from those.
November 14, 2017
Not a book I would normally read, but Mick Bose is an author I admire. This is extremely fast-paced, the characters are intelligent and heroic - what more could you want? I rate it 5 stars.
November 22, 2017
While I agree with some of Lucy's review, I didn't let it spoil my enjoying reading this book. The plot was good and fast paced.
March 22, 2018
Fast paced!
Very good! Action, plot, suspense, romance, tragedy, all here in a nice little package that keeps the pages turning on autopilot!
Very good! Action, plot, suspense, romance, tragedy, all here in a nice little package that keeps the pages turning on autopilot!
December 16, 2018
Great read
It had a great story line and was full of action. The plot kept you in the edge of you seat page to page.
It had a great story line and was full of action. The plot kept you in the edge of you seat page to page.
May 10, 2019
3 stars. review to come
March 8, 2023
Enemy Within
This was a decent read. It could have been great. The author tells a very good story but towards the end uses a few "convenient" solutions that were unrealistic.
This was a decent read. It could have been great. The author tells a very good story but towards the end uses a few "convenient" solutions that were unrealistic.
July 8, 2017
Entertaining spy genre story
February 8, 2017
Kindle Unlimited, #0, lots of action, really hard for me to describe it all. Hidden Agenda is book #1 and Dark Water is #2 and great follow up books.
Hellfire: A Dan Roy Thriller (The Dan Roy Series 0)
Hidden Agenda : A Dan Roy Thriller: Dan Roy Series Book 1
Dark Water: A Dan Roy Thriller (The Dan Roy Series Book 2)
Enemy Within {this one more historical action, hard to explain} but just as good as the others just different way.
Hellfire: A Dan Roy Thriller (The Dan Roy Series 0)
Hidden Agenda : A Dan Roy Thriller: Dan Roy Series Book 1
Dark Water: A Dan Roy Thriller (The Dan Roy Series Book 2)
Enemy Within {this one more historical action, hard to explain} but just as good as the others just different way.
December 10, 2016
I found this story fascinating.. one of those historical fiction things you can imagine happening.. I was very surprised to find the only other rating on this book was a 1 star!!
October 23, 2019
WWI thriller - using some facts, some fiction and lots of intrigue. Quite a good read once I got about 50 pages in.....
August 3, 2017
Unfortunately so must check was known ahead of time
I very much liked the way things were written but due to the topic of the story the r Eastleigh that couldn't be anticipated. The rest was window dressing and pretty much a given as well.
I very much liked the way things were written but due to the topic of the story the r Eastleigh that couldn't be anticipated. The rest was window dressing and pretty much a given as well.
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