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Fire and Forget
A BETRAYED ASSASSIN. A BLOODTHIRSTY WARLORD. MILLIONS OF LIVES HANG IN THE BALANCE...
Thomas Caine is a wanted man.
Framed for treason and on the run, the rogue assassin will stop at nothing to clear his name and avenge his partner's death. As he races to keep the CIA and FBI off his tail, an agency insider offers to hide his tracks if he accepts one more black ops mission. All he needs to do is hunt down a stolen biological weapon in Africa, and save millions of people from annihilation...
With the help of a beautiful doctor, Caine links the deadly virus to a sadistic rebel leader he was once ordered to protect. This time, the assassin is determined to do what he should have done years ago... cut off the snake's head!
In the heart of South Sudan's brutal civil war, Caine's mission uncovers shocking secrets that could solve the mystery of his betrayal, and expose the men who set him up. Assuming he makes it back alive...
Fire and Forget is the standalone third book in the pulse-pounding Thomas Caine series, a set of international thriller novels. If you like blockbuster-worthy action, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and globetrotting heroes, then you'll love the latest installment in Andrew Warren's super-charged series.
Thomas Caine is a wanted man.
Framed for treason and on the run, the rogue assassin will stop at nothing to clear his name and avenge his partner's death. As he races to keep the CIA and FBI off his tail, an agency insider offers to hide his tracks if he accepts one more black ops mission. All he needs to do is hunt down a stolen biological weapon in Africa, and save millions of people from annihilation...
With the help of a beautiful doctor, Caine links the deadly virus to a sadistic rebel leader he was once ordered to protect. This time, the assassin is determined to do what he should have done years ago... cut off the snake's head!
In the heart of South Sudan's brutal civil war, Caine's mission uncovers shocking secrets that could solve the mystery of his betrayal, and expose the men who set him up. Assuming he makes it back alive...
Fire and Forget is the standalone third book in the pulse-pounding Thomas Caine series, a set of international thriller novels. If you like blockbuster-worthy action, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and globetrotting heroes, then you'll love the latest installment in Andrew Warren's super-charged series.
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Published November 28, 2017
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Andrew Warren
19 books119 followersAndrew Warren was born in New Jersey, but currently resides in the warmer climate of Southern California. He studied film, English and psychology at the University of Miami, and has over a decade of experience in the television and motion picture industry, where he has worked as a post-production supervisor, story producer and writer.
His passion for writing and traveling led Andrew to Japan. As soon as he set eyes on the country he fell in love with it, and felt compelled to use it as the setting for a series of novels. It took a few years, but Tokyo Black was the result of that trip.
Andrew’s writing skills have seen him write for Youtube Red's "Fight of the Living Dead," MangoTV's "Sons of Earth", and Discovery's "True Nightmares".
His love of the Far East extends to all varieties of Asian cuisine, and he scours Southern California looking for the best ramen, dumplings and beef noodle soup. All in the name or research, of course!
His fascination for the spy thriller genre was born from a love of James Bond films. Growing up, he knew that he was never going to be a muscle-bound giant, like Schwarzenegger or Stallone. Instead, he opted for charm and sophistication, with a smattering of brains and super-cool spy gadgets.
When he’s not working or writing classic spy thrillers, Andrew likes to relax at home with his pet dachshund, Ares, and his cat, Mina. He is currently working on the next Thomas Caine thriller, which will be set in East Africa.
Andrew loves to hear from his readers. Feel free to contact him here:
www.andrewwarrenbooks.com
facebook @andrewarrenbooks
andrew@andrewarrenbooks.com
His passion for writing and traveling led Andrew to Japan. As soon as he set eyes on the country he fell in love with it, and felt compelled to use it as the setting for a series of novels. It took a few years, but Tokyo Black was the result of that trip.
Andrew’s writing skills have seen him write for Youtube Red's "Fight of the Living Dead," MangoTV's "Sons of Earth", and Discovery's "True Nightmares".
His love of the Far East extends to all varieties of Asian cuisine, and he scours Southern California looking for the best ramen, dumplings and beef noodle soup. All in the name or research, of course!
His fascination for the spy thriller genre was born from a love of James Bond films. Growing up, he knew that he was never going to be a muscle-bound giant, like Schwarzenegger or Stallone. Instead, he opted for charm and sophistication, with a smattering of brains and super-cool spy gadgets.
When he’s not working or writing classic spy thrillers, Andrew likes to relax at home with his pet dachshund, Ares, and his cat, Mina. He is currently working on the next Thomas Caine thriller, which will be set in East Africa.
Andrew loves to hear from his readers. Feel free to contact him here:
www.andrewwarrenbooks.com
facebook @andrewarrenbooks
andrew@andrewarrenbooks.com
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November 28, 2017
I got an advance copy from the author.
Thomas Caine is a burned spy, wanted by the law, and trying to find those who burned him. I came in during the middle, but an airboat chase quickly got me up to speed. From there, we get a doomsday device, a dangerous trip to Africa, and more shootouts, fistfights, and chases than you can keep track.
The action never stops.
Thomas Caine is a burned spy, wanted by the law, and trying to find those who burned him. I came in during the middle, but an airboat chase quickly got me up to speed. From there, we get a doomsday device, a dangerous trip to Africa, and more shootouts, fistfights, and chases than you can keep track.
The action never stops.
November 23, 2017
Very fast-paced, exciting story of Thomas Caine, an undercover CIA operator who is in trouble with his company at this time. This rogue assassin will use anyone he can to keep his freedom, but when he finds his ex-director needs assist for a last mission he jumps on board.
The characters are well-written, with twists and turns you won't see coming through till the end.
I really enjoyed this story, as it had me glued to the pages,living through every moment with Caine, who still has work to do when this tale ends.
The characters are well-written, with twists and turns you won't see coming through till the end.
I really enjoyed this story, as it had me glued to the pages,living through every moment with Caine, who still has work to do when this tale ends.
November 29, 2025
THIS IS AFRICA (TIA)
“Knocking off a bank or an armoured truck is merely crude. Knocking off an entire republic has, I feel, a certain style.” — Sir James Manson, The Dogs of War.
“I guess I’ve occasionally been accused of trying to set off World War III.” — An American spy.
“It’s not like I’m running my own private C.I.A., and can do what I want.” — A former American spy.
“He did what he was asked to do and he did it well. No detail was too small, no obstacle too great. I did have a good run.” — Epitaph of an American spy.
When some episode of mass murder takes place and the world watches, we historically pledge that “never again” will death of that magnitude happen in the future. It’s easily one of the top five biggest lies humanity tells itself. Whether due to realpolitik, a lack of resources, or simply a packed news cycle, sometimes we can’t—or won’t—save everyone. There’s just too much on the butcher’s bill to keep track of these days. Take South Sudan, for instance: the world’s youngest nation, now in the grip of a simultaneous civil war, famine, and refugee crisis. In 2013, a dispute between the nation’s rulers over division of oil revenues mutated into monstrous inter-ethnic violence. This year, 20 million people will die from humanitarian disasters. Five million South Sudanese make up a quarter of that number.
It is against this backdrop that spy-thriller novelist Andrew Warren sets his third book in the Thomas Caine series, Fire and Forget. Centered around the activities of burned CIA paramilitary officer Thomas Caine, the first two books unfolded in the glittering metropolises of East Asia. Here, however, Warren takes his hero off the beaten track into an active war zone that much of the world barely knows exists. Across the marshes and grasslands of East Africa, an American assassin seeks absolution by going to war with a demon from his past—a former Company asset with the power to destabilize the entire region. The stakes are high as the first battle of a global covert war begins. Now, on to the review: How can one man make a difference when the war has already begun?
The novel opens in South Sudan. We begin through the eyes of a displaced refugee whose struggle for day-to-day survival suddenly gives way to immediate self-preservation when hand grenades fly. As it turns out, he has been sheltering a badly injured CIA officer. The man hunting that officer arrives, gloating before taking a pound of flesh from the refugee with his machete. We then cut to the great state of Louisiana, where a man heads from the metaphorical swamp of Washington, D.C., into a literal one. He’s an intelligence asset for a powerful non-state actor, and he knows he’s in for a right bollocking when he arrives at the meeting. After chewing him out in a hilarious yet chilling performance review, the handler reveals that he’s swiped a Ruger M1911 from the poor sod’s house—and asks him to take a .45 ACP to the head for the team, as he’s now a loose end.
Thomas Caine, however, has other ideas. He breaks into the room and guns down the asset’s minders before the man can kill himself. Making a deal to save his own skin, the asset flees with Caine on an airboat, with a kill team bearing down on them. A chase ensues and, although he fails to extract the asset, Caine gets a codename from the man’s phone—one that dredges up unpleasant memories. Meanwhile, in Washington, Rebecca Freeling, Director of the CIA’s National Clandestine Service, argues with the DCI over a missing officer who disappeared while tracking a WMD in East Africa.
With a peace conference approaching that might end the South Sudan civil war, the DCI is unwilling to risk heightened American presence being exposed by a gunfight with militiamen. So Rebecca turns to the deniable asset she has been running ever since events elevated her to the third-most-powerful position at Langley: Thomas Caine. Seconds before an FBI HRT unit can take him down, two members of her security detail whisk him to a covert location. There, Freeling browbeats Caine into hunting for the missing paramilitary officer.
Arriving in Khartoum, Caine begins an odyssey from the dusty alleys of Omdurman to the barren oil fields of East Africa. As he ventures deeper into a modern-day heart of darkness, he discovers that the man he seeks has been caught up in a conspiracy far beyond petty murder or local violence. Battle lines are drawn; the enemy makes its move. And as a good man goes to war, one question remains: How far would you go to keep your country great?
In terms of plot, Fire and Forget is full of surprises. It has Warren’s trademark high-octane, immersive action scenes and a fast-paced sweep that borders on the Flemingesque—but beneath the bullets, explosions and geopolitical chess of the chaotic 2010s lies a much more complex beast. A dark, brutal tale that captures both the wretchedness and wonder of Africa, Fire and Forget uses the backdrop of a real humanitarian nightmare to explore themes rarely seen in contemporary American spy fiction. Combine that with an epic conspiracy that few indie thriller writers could match in audacity, and the result is an African tale the genre hasn’t seen since Frederick Forsyth wrote The Dogs of War.
Action and setting? As usual, done to a world-class standard. From the opening airboat chase through the Louisiana bayou to a violent nighttime encounter in a Sudanese charity office, from an ambush on an aid convoy coming from Uganda to a dogfight between helicopter gunships hundreds of metres above East Africa’s largest oil field, Fire and Forget delivers. My personal favourite action scene is a chilling ambush in Washington where a convoy carrying a high-value prisoner is attacked and systematically dismantled by a well-equipped hit squad. They subvert classic tropes with devastating effect, answering every security measure with one of their own and leaving multiple trained law enforcement officers stone-cold dead. It’s a standout in a book full of standouts and is, by far, the most exhilarating chapter I read in 2017.
As for setting, this is where Warren’s writing shines brightest. They say one of the great perks of writing is creating life and world from nothing but words. Warren uses every backdrop Caine journeys through to immerse the reader—whether it’s a sprint through the largest wetlands on Earth hiding a terrible secret, a stay in East Africa’s most luxurious hotel, or a simple morning cruise across the Blue Nile. Each setting fascinates, entertains, and enhances the narrative rather than being an afterthought.
Research? Much more pronounced here due to the subject matter. From the geopolitical implications of South Sudan’s implosion, to the awful human costs of its triple-pronged disaster, to a crash course in the African oil industry and combat tactics, the book is rich with real-world detail—expertly integrated without breaking the fast-paced, escapist Ian Fleming vibe. As in previous books, Caine doesn’t receive a care package from Langley, but acquires reliable kit over the course of the story, from the excellent IMI Tavor bullpup rifle to the humble Type 54 Norinco.
But the highlight has to be the tactical pen. Machined from aircraft-grade aluminium into a nearly indestructible stabbing tool that can pass through airport security, Caine puts it to outstanding and creative use—especially the glass breaker—before moving on to better weapons when able. The pen also hides a unique feature that becomes critical in the climax, serving as the final card Caine plays to devastating effect. Meanwhile, the antagonists are far more dangerous and well-equipped than in previous instalments. The Washington D.C. wipeout scene alone sees them wield FN P90s, an Accuracy International AX50, and even one of the most notorious improvised munitions ever devised.
Themes? Surprisingly big ones. First, the question of what one is willing to do to keep their country great. The overarching antagonist is driven by this goal. He sees petty politicians and an apathetic public eroding the power of the nation he loves. Determined to secure its dominance, he dedicates his life to brutal actions—no matter how many he must kill or how many nations he must ruin. A decade earlier he might have been dismissed as a crank. But in 2017, with Pax Americana collapsing, Fire and Forget presents a chilling, murderous answer to a question Americans may one day have to confront.
Next is the theme that defines Caine’s arc: What difference can one person make in an ongoing war? Warren realistically acknowledges that no lone badass can stop a conflict as vast as the South Sudan civil war. That ship sailed. Instead, Caine focuses on killing the men who would make things worse—preventing them from shoving the entire country into the abyss. He’s no humanitarian, but in seeking absolution, he tries to destroy the demons that would otherwise consume a nation.
Characters? Excellent across the board. This instalment expands the cast and concludes the series’ “establishing arc,” setting up future events.
Caine is the most dangerous killer the CIA ever fielded, back in top form. With nothing but a sat phone and a pen, he walks into the most dangerous corner of Africa and survives hippos, mortar fire, RPGs, straight-shooting mercenaries, and a machete-wielding madman—just a few of the threats he faces. But beyond endurance and combat skill, it’s his cunning and tradecraft that truly shine. From crafting a makeshift sniper hide and using a 1950s bolt-action rifle to drop two armoured mercenaries, to hiding corpses with methodical professionalism, he is once again the laser-focused operator he once was. His character arc—seeking absolution, finding something nobler, and realistically avoiding the tired “lone rogue agent” trope—makes him compelling. In the final chapter, he proves he’s cut from a different cloth by finally being able to stop running.
Rebecca Freeling has settled into her role as the third-most-powerful person at Langley after surviving an assassination attempt. Intelligent and indomitable, she grapples with the limits of her authority and finds loopholes to get around them—quietly bending the no-domestic-ops rule without raising alarms. She’s no armchair general either. A former case officer, she’s combat-trained and gets to demonstrate her skills realistically. Even when shot at by one of the most dangerous SMGs ever made, she keeps her cool, plays her Glock 26 smartly, and seizes the initiative when she can.
Finally, we have “The Company Man.” The overarching antagonist of the series—what CIA legend Duane Clarridge might have become had he been a psychopath with the resources to turn his “Eclipse Group” from a half-baked joke into something that would make Langley tremble. A former spy who fell from grace, he grew bitter watching intelligence agencies become, in his view, spineless shadows of their former selves. But unlike most rogue spies, he remained a patriotic zealot. In private practice, he built a functional deep state with the talent and firepower to conduct missions that Langley no longer had the will or resources to execute. Watching Pax Americana crumble, he dedicates himself to “keeping America great” through the perfected weapon of covert war—never mind the millions who may die. Competent, charismatic, and callous, he can make you laugh one moment and gasp the next as he judges failed assets or barks orders for his next world-shaping venture.
Constructive criticism? Not much. One action scene strains suspension of disbelief, but it moves so quickly you may not notice the issue. More seriously, one instance of foreshadowing comes across a bit clunky and gives away a major reveal too early. Still, Warren has clearly hit his stride with Fire and Forget.
Fire and Forget is many things: an action thriller set in a forgotten corner of Africa that desperately needs attention; the final stage of redemption for a super-spy coming in from the cold; and a dark tale that touches on serious real-world themes rarely found in American thriller fiction.
There hasn’t been a truly great spy novel or war story set in Africa since Forsyth wrote the immortal The Dogs of War. Fire and Forget ranks among the best of them, bringing back those heady days of danger and excitement that made Africa both beloved and notorious. Having gained absolution and chosen to come in from the cold, Thomas Caine now faces a war in which the entire world is the battlefield. His journey from here will be violent and surprising. But this time, he won’t be going it alone.
And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
“Knocking off a bank or an armoured truck is merely crude. Knocking off an entire republic has, I feel, a certain style.” — Sir James Manson, The Dogs of War.
“I guess I’ve occasionally been accused of trying to set off World War III.” — An American spy.
“It’s not like I’m running my own private C.I.A., and can do what I want.” — A former American spy.
“He did what he was asked to do and he did it well. No detail was too small, no obstacle too great. I did have a good run.” — Epitaph of an American spy.
When some episode of mass murder takes place and the world watches, we historically pledge that “never again” will death of that magnitude happen in the future. It’s easily one of the top five biggest lies humanity tells itself. Whether due to realpolitik, a lack of resources, or simply a packed news cycle, sometimes we can’t—or won’t—save everyone. There’s just too much on the butcher’s bill to keep track of these days. Take South Sudan, for instance: the world’s youngest nation, now in the grip of a simultaneous civil war, famine, and refugee crisis. In 2013, a dispute between the nation’s rulers over division of oil revenues mutated into monstrous inter-ethnic violence. This year, 20 million people will die from humanitarian disasters. Five million South Sudanese make up a quarter of that number.
It is against this backdrop that spy-thriller novelist Andrew Warren sets his third book in the Thomas Caine series, Fire and Forget. Centered around the activities of burned CIA paramilitary officer Thomas Caine, the first two books unfolded in the glittering metropolises of East Asia. Here, however, Warren takes his hero off the beaten track into an active war zone that much of the world barely knows exists. Across the marshes and grasslands of East Africa, an American assassin seeks absolution by going to war with a demon from his past—a former Company asset with the power to destabilize the entire region. The stakes are high as the first battle of a global covert war begins. Now, on to the review: How can one man make a difference when the war has already begun?
The novel opens in South Sudan. We begin through the eyes of a displaced refugee whose struggle for day-to-day survival suddenly gives way to immediate self-preservation when hand grenades fly. As it turns out, he has been sheltering a badly injured CIA officer. The man hunting that officer arrives, gloating before taking a pound of flesh from the refugee with his machete. We then cut to the great state of Louisiana, where a man heads from the metaphorical swamp of Washington, D.C., into a literal one. He’s an intelligence asset for a powerful non-state actor, and he knows he’s in for a right bollocking when he arrives at the meeting. After chewing him out in a hilarious yet chilling performance review, the handler reveals that he’s swiped a Ruger M1911 from the poor sod’s house—and asks him to take a .45 ACP to the head for the team, as he’s now a loose end.
Thomas Caine, however, has other ideas. He breaks into the room and guns down the asset’s minders before the man can kill himself. Making a deal to save his own skin, the asset flees with Caine on an airboat, with a kill team bearing down on them. A chase ensues and, although he fails to extract the asset, Caine gets a codename from the man’s phone—one that dredges up unpleasant memories. Meanwhile, in Washington, Rebecca Freeling, Director of the CIA’s National Clandestine Service, argues with the DCI over a missing officer who disappeared while tracking a WMD in East Africa.
With a peace conference approaching that might end the South Sudan civil war, the DCI is unwilling to risk heightened American presence being exposed by a gunfight with militiamen. So Rebecca turns to the deniable asset she has been running ever since events elevated her to the third-most-powerful position at Langley: Thomas Caine. Seconds before an FBI HRT unit can take him down, two members of her security detail whisk him to a covert location. There, Freeling browbeats Caine into hunting for the missing paramilitary officer.
Arriving in Khartoum, Caine begins an odyssey from the dusty alleys of Omdurman to the barren oil fields of East Africa. As he ventures deeper into a modern-day heart of darkness, he discovers that the man he seeks has been caught up in a conspiracy far beyond petty murder or local violence. Battle lines are drawn; the enemy makes its move. And as a good man goes to war, one question remains: How far would you go to keep your country great?
In terms of plot, Fire and Forget is full of surprises. It has Warren’s trademark high-octane, immersive action scenes and a fast-paced sweep that borders on the Flemingesque—but beneath the bullets, explosions and geopolitical chess of the chaotic 2010s lies a much more complex beast. A dark, brutal tale that captures both the wretchedness and wonder of Africa, Fire and Forget uses the backdrop of a real humanitarian nightmare to explore themes rarely seen in contemporary American spy fiction. Combine that with an epic conspiracy that few indie thriller writers could match in audacity, and the result is an African tale the genre hasn’t seen since Frederick Forsyth wrote The Dogs of War.
Action and setting? As usual, done to a world-class standard. From the opening airboat chase through the Louisiana bayou to a violent nighttime encounter in a Sudanese charity office, from an ambush on an aid convoy coming from Uganda to a dogfight between helicopter gunships hundreds of metres above East Africa’s largest oil field, Fire and Forget delivers. My personal favourite action scene is a chilling ambush in Washington where a convoy carrying a high-value prisoner is attacked and systematically dismantled by a well-equipped hit squad. They subvert classic tropes with devastating effect, answering every security measure with one of their own and leaving multiple trained law enforcement officers stone-cold dead. It’s a standout in a book full of standouts and is, by far, the most exhilarating chapter I read in 2017.
As for setting, this is where Warren’s writing shines brightest. They say one of the great perks of writing is creating life and world from nothing but words. Warren uses every backdrop Caine journeys through to immerse the reader—whether it’s a sprint through the largest wetlands on Earth hiding a terrible secret, a stay in East Africa’s most luxurious hotel, or a simple morning cruise across the Blue Nile. Each setting fascinates, entertains, and enhances the narrative rather than being an afterthought.
Research? Much more pronounced here due to the subject matter. From the geopolitical implications of South Sudan’s implosion, to the awful human costs of its triple-pronged disaster, to a crash course in the African oil industry and combat tactics, the book is rich with real-world detail—expertly integrated without breaking the fast-paced, escapist Ian Fleming vibe. As in previous books, Caine doesn’t receive a care package from Langley, but acquires reliable kit over the course of the story, from the excellent IMI Tavor bullpup rifle to the humble Type 54 Norinco.
But the highlight has to be the tactical pen. Machined from aircraft-grade aluminium into a nearly indestructible stabbing tool that can pass through airport security, Caine puts it to outstanding and creative use—especially the glass breaker—before moving on to better weapons when able. The pen also hides a unique feature that becomes critical in the climax, serving as the final card Caine plays to devastating effect. Meanwhile, the antagonists are far more dangerous and well-equipped than in previous instalments. The Washington D.C. wipeout scene alone sees them wield FN P90s, an Accuracy International AX50, and even one of the most notorious improvised munitions ever devised.
Themes? Surprisingly big ones. First, the question of what one is willing to do to keep their country great. The overarching antagonist is driven by this goal. He sees petty politicians and an apathetic public eroding the power of the nation he loves. Determined to secure its dominance, he dedicates his life to brutal actions—no matter how many he must kill or how many nations he must ruin. A decade earlier he might have been dismissed as a crank. But in 2017, with Pax Americana collapsing, Fire and Forget presents a chilling, murderous answer to a question Americans may one day have to confront.
Next is the theme that defines Caine’s arc: What difference can one person make in an ongoing war? Warren realistically acknowledges that no lone badass can stop a conflict as vast as the South Sudan civil war. That ship sailed. Instead, Caine focuses on killing the men who would make things worse—preventing them from shoving the entire country into the abyss. He’s no humanitarian, but in seeking absolution, he tries to destroy the demons that would otherwise consume a nation.
Characters? Excellent across the board. This instalment expands the cast and concludes the series’ “establishing arc,” setting up future events.
Caine is the most dangerous killer the CIA ever fielded, back in top form. With nothing but a sat phone and a pen, he walks into the most dangerous corner of Africa and survives hippos, mortar fire, RPGs, straight-shooting mercenaries, and a machete-wielding madman—just a few of the threats he faces. But beyond endurance and combat skill, it’s his cunning and tradecraft that truly shine. From crafting a makeshift sniper hide and using a 1950s bolt-action rifle to drop two armoured mercenaries, to hiding corpses with methodical professionalism, he is once again the laser-focused operator he once was. His character arc—seeking absolution, finding something nobler, and realistically avoiding the tired “lone rogue agent” trope—makes him compelling. In the final chapter, he proves he’s cut from a different cloth by finally being able to stop running.
Rebecca Freeling has settled into her role as the third-most-powerful person at Langley after surviving an assassination attempt. Intelligent and indomitable, she grapples with the limits of her authority and finds loopholes to get around them—quietly bending the no-domestic-ops rule without raising alarms. She’s no armchair general either. A former case officer, she’s combat-trained and gets to demonstrate her skills realistically. Even when shot at by one of the most dangerous SMGs ever made, she keeps her cool, plays her Glock 26 smartly, and seizes the initiative when she can.
Finally, we have “The Company Man.” The overarching antagonist of the series—what CIA legend Duane Clarridge might have become had he been a psychopath with the resources to turn his “Eclipse Group” from a half-baked joke into something that would make Langley tremble. A former spy who fell from grace, he grew bitter watching intelligence agencies become, in his view, spineless shadows of their former selves. But unlike most rogue spies, he remained a patriotic zealot. In private practice, he built a functional deep state with the talent and firepower to conduct missions that Langley no longer had the will or resources to execute. Watching Pax Americana crumble, he dedicates himself to “keeping America great” through the perfected weapon of covert war—never mind the millions who may die. Competent, charismatic, and callous, he can make you laugh one moment and gasp the next as he judges failed assets or barks orders for his next world-shaping venture.
Constructive criticism? Not much. One action scene strains suspension of disbelief, but it moves so quickly you may not notice the issue. More seriously, one instance of foreshadowing comes across a bit clunky and gives away a major reveal too early. Still, Warren has clearly hit his stride with Fire and Forget.
Fire and Forget is many things: an action thriller set in a forgotten corner of Africa that desperately needs attention; the final stage of redemption for a super-spy coming in from the cold; and a dark tale that touches on serious real-world themes rarely found in American thriller fiction.
There hasn’t been a truly great spy novel or war story set in Africa since Forsyth wrote the immortal The Dogs of War. Fire and Forget ranks among the best of them, bringing back those heady days of danger and excitement that made Africa both beloved and notorious. Having gained absolution and chosen to come in from the cold, Thomas Caine now faces a war in which the entire world is the battlefield. His journey from here will be violent and surprising. But this time, he won’t be going it alone.
And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
November 27, 2017
I’ve read all of Andrew Warren’s Thomas Caine series and this is the best of them. The latest offering sends the disgraced CIA assassin, Caine, to East Africa and the heart of a war zone allowing Warren to excel at what he does best, which is write adrenaline-fueled, seat of your pants action sequences.
The good guys are troubled but honorable. The bad guys are the personification of evil. There are no shades of grey in between. The action shifts from the swamps of Louisiana in a Live and Let Die inspired chase sequence, to a Die Hard style battle in a shopping center, and then onto Sudan and South Sudan where the action really picks up.
The highlights of Fire and Forget is the journey Caine takes from Khartoum, as he heads south along the Nile into the swamplands, oilfields and war zones of South Sudan. Travelling with the enigmatic Doctor Nena Vasani, protecting her from fanatical warlords because she has access to a sample of a highly toxic biological weapon that could destroy the world that all the bad guys want, they encounter aggressive hippos, traumatized elephants, starving villagers, trigger-happy mercenaries and battle-hardened insurgents. There is never a dull moment as the action and danger escalates with each turn of the page.
More so than his other books, Warren delves into the realms of adventure fiction with some scenes reminding me of the works of Clive Cussler and Andy McDermott, sprinkled with the grounded characters in the style of Mark Dawson and Rob Sinclair. But the tale is firmly placed in the espionage action thriller genre, where it belongs.
With Fire and Forget, you can see that Warren is building up a bigger backstory, with the development of a sinister global terror organization that Caine will go up against in future books SPECTRE-style. I like how Fire and Forget ends, with Caine’s rogue status from the first three books drawing to a close, allowing him to kick up a notch or three what he will be capable of in future books.
I suspect we haven’t seen the last of CIA hero Thomas Caine by a long shot. After four books, Warren is now very comfortable in his prose and plotting, and this story never lets up at demonstrating why he is so popular. Highly recommended.
The good guys are troubled but honorable. The bad guys are the personification of evil. There are no shades of grey in between. The action shifts from the swamps of Louisiana in a Live and Let Die inspired chase sequence, to a Die Hard style battle in a shopping center, and then onto Sudan and South Sudan where the action really picks up.
The highlights of Fire and Forget is the journey Caine takes from Khartoum, as he heads south along the Nile into the swamplands, oilfields and war zones of South Sudan. Travelling with the enigmatic Doctor Nena Vasani, protecting her from fanatical warlords because she has access to a sample of a highly toxic biological weapon that could destroy the world that all the bad guys want, they encounter aggressive hippos, traumatized elephants, starving villagers, trigger-happy mercenaries and battle-hardened insurgents. There is never a dull moment as the action and danger escalates with each turn of the page.
More so than his other books, Warren delves into the realms of adventure fiction with some scenes reminding me of the works of Clive Cussler and Andy McDermott, sprinkled with the grounded characters in the style of Mark Dawson and Rob Sinclair. But the tale is firmly placed in the espionage action thriller genre, where it belongs.
With Fire and Forget, you can see that Warren is building up a bigger backstory, with the development of a sinister global terror organization that Caine will go up against in future books SPECTRE-style. I like how Fire and Forget ends, with Caine’s rogue status from the first three books drawing to a close, allowing him to kick up a notch or three what he will be capable of in future books.
I suspect we haven’t seen the last of CIA hero Thomas Caine by a long shot. After four books, Warren is now very comfortable in his prose and plotting, and this story never lets up at demonstrating why he is so popular. Highly recommended.
November 26, 2017
Ian Fleming would be proud!
The author provided me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Andrew Warren has already proven with his previous two books that he is an exceptionally talented writer. His third novel however marks him as one of the most innovative authors writing in the spy thriller genre today!
FIRE AND FORGET is not only Warren’s best novel to date, it also would have made Ian Fleming proud! The exotic locations (Khartoum never felt more alive on the page) and the brilliantly over the top villain could have come right of a Bond novel. But Andrew Warren is also a master story teller in his own right! The pacing in contrast to Fleming is lightening fast, with action scenes ranking among the most vivid and inventive of the genre and a plot hundred times more devastating than anything Ian Fleming could’ve dreamed up! Also, Warren’s story fits perfectly into today’s troubled times and is ultimately grounded in reality.
The heart of the book however are its multi-layered two main characters, which evolve with every book and are quite easy to cheer for! The new characters are great as well though and the ending… Well let’s just say that it really sets the stage for things to come while also nicely capping of the first three books! Nevertheless, this book makes for a fantastic standalone story as well, so hurry up and don’t miss this one!
The author provided me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Andrew Warren has already proven with his previous two books that he is an exceptionally talented writer. His third novel however marks him as one of the most innovative authors writing in the spy thriller genre today!
FIRE AND FORGET is not only Warren’s best novel to date, it also would have made Ian Fleming proud! The exotic locations (Khartoum never felt more alive on the page) and the brilliantly over the top villain could have come right of a Bond novel. But Andrew Warren is also a master story teller in his own right! The pacing in contrast to Fleming is lightening fast, with action scenes ranking among the most vivid and inventive of the genre and a plot hundred times more devastating than anything Ian Fleming could’ve dreamed up! Also, Warren’s story fits perfectly into today’s troubled times and is ultimately grounded in reality.
The heart of the book however are its multi-layered two main characters, which evolve with every book and are quite easy to cheer for! The new characters are great as well though and the ending… Well let’s just say that it really sets the stage for things to come while also nicely capping of the first three books! Nevertheless, this book makes for a fantastic standalone story as well, so hurry up and don’t miss this one!
October 24, 2019
This the stand-out novel so far in the Thomas Caine series. Caine is equal parts James Bond and Jason Bourne, and Andrew Warren's prose and stories are the closest to Fleming-esque as any modern thriller writer. Warren is especially adept at atmosphere and setting, often borderline travelogue without going overboard as Fleming often did, and excels at bringing to life exotic locations. The series is more pulpish and adventure-y than, say, Mitch Rapp or the Gray Man, but also retains a modern, up-to-date setting with accurate research and realistic political backdrops.
This entry is set primarily in Sudan and South Sudan and includes wonderful descriptions of Khartoum, the Nile River, and the oilfields of South Sudan, as Caine pursues a missing CIA spy, conspirators in the US intelligence community, an insane warlord backed by a mercenary army, and a stolen bio-weapon. The action scenes, with highlights including a boat chase across a New Orleans swamp, an ambush in DC, and a climactic fight aboard a Mi-17 helicopter, are vividly described. The flavor of the action varies between borderline over-the-top Bondian setpieces and more gritty and violent.
By far, though, the high point of the novel is the reveal of the evil mastermind who has secretly been pulling the strings behind the scenes for the past two books and generally making life difficult for Thomas Caine. With his identity and his twisted plot to reshape the world now revealed, Warren has set the stage for future installments.
This entry is set primarily in Sudan and South Sudan and includes wonderful descriptions of Khartoum, the Nile River, and the oilfields of South Sudan, as Caine pursues a missing CIA spy, conspirators in the US intelligence community, an insane warlord backed by a mercenary army, and a stolen bio-weapon. The action scenes, with highlights including a boat chase across a New Orleans swamp, an ambush in DC, and a climactic fight aboard a Mi-17 helicopter, are vividly described. The flavor of the action varies between borderline over-the-top Bondian setpieces and more gritty and violent.
By far, though, the high point of the novel is the reveal of the evil mastermind who has secretly been pulling the strings behind the scenes for the past two books and generally making life difficult for Thomas Caine. With his identity and his twisted plot to reshape the world now revealed, Warren has set the stage for future installments.
February 6, 2018
Former CIA assassin, Thomas Caine has been framed and is now on the run from his former employers. His attempts to clear his name lead him on the trail of a biological weapon and to Sudan where he crosses paths with an enemy from his past.
Fire and Forget has a multifaceted plot. Caine is at the center of a massive conspiracy which probably makes more sense initially to readers of the previous novels. Enough details are provided that new readers can catch up although, it might take a while to become invested in the plot. That said, something is always going on in this novel, so the process of playing catch up is never boring. Furthermore, it all pays off as Warren thinks of a novel use for a certain biological agent, gradually fleshes out the fore mentioned conspiracy in a compelling manner and eventually wraps it all up in a satisfying conclusion.
The novel moves at a rapid pace from set piece to set piece. Despite this Warren still manages to flesh out the setting. This is down to the taut prose which does not mince words. The reader might wish for some more flourish now and then but the action comes so fast that the book never feels monotonous. Warren has clearly done his homework on the two Sudans and the places visited by the characters leave a lasting impression. However, it does feel sometimes that every scene is doomed to turn into an action sequence. This works to keep the pressure on for most of the novel but gets a little ridiculous at times and does not give the characters much space to develop. However, all of the action set pieces are very good and many are excellent. Each one is also very different from the others so the reader is constantly left guessing how Caine will escape from his latest predicament. It would be an injustice to the novel to describe them here but suffice to say they leave many of the action set pieces in Hollywood films for dead.
The heroes in the novel are not particularly compelling for a first time reader. Likely, they were developed more fully in the preceding novels. The villians on the other hand are quite colourful and pose a very credible threat. The big bad who might have been seen as the good guy in an earlier era is probably the most interesting. Another villian, who is a Sudanese warlord, as superstitious as he is murderous, comes in as a close second.
Do I recommend Fire and Forget? If you have read the previous novels than you will probably enjoy this one. However, if you are new to the Caine novels, I have the impression that the earlier ones would be a better place to start and would make the stakes feel a bit higher. Regardless, this is a fast paced novel with a compelling plot, interesting villains and many great action scenes.
Fire and Forget has a multifaceted plot. Caine is at the center of a massive conspiracy which probably makes more sense initially to readers of the previous novels. Enough details are provided that new readers can catch up although, it might take a while to become invested in the plot. That said, something is always going on in this novel, so the process of playing catch up is never boring. Furthermore, it all pays off as Warren thinks of a novel use for a certain biological agent, gradually fleshes out the fore mentioned conspiracy in a compelling manner and eventually wraps it all up in a satisfying conclusion.
The novel moves at a rapid pace from set piece to set piece. Despite this Warren still manages to flesh out the setting. This is down to the taut prose which does not mince words. The reader might wish for some more flourish now and then but the action comes so fast that the book never feels monotonous. Warren has clearly done his homework on the two Sudans and the places visited by the characters leave a lasting impression. However, it does feel sometimes that every scene is doomed to turn into an action sequence. This works to keep the pressure on for most of the novel but gets a little ridiculous at times and does not give the characters much space to develop. However, all of the action set pieces are very good and many are excellent. Each one is also very different from the others so the reader is constantly left guessing how Caine will escape from his latest predicament. It would be an injustice to the novel to describe them here but suffice to say they leave many of the action set pieces in Hollywood films for dead.
The heroes in the novel are not particularly compelling for a first time reader. Likely, they were developed more fully in the preceding novels. The villians on the other hand are quite colourful and pose a very credible threat. The big bad who might have been seen as the good guy in an earlier era is probably the most interesting. Another villian, who is a Sudanese warlord, as superstitious as he is murderous, comes in as a close second.
Do I recommend Fire and Forget? If you have read the previous novels than you will probably enjoy this one. However, if you are new to the Caine novels, I have the impression that the earlier ones would be a better place to start and would make the stakes feel a bit higher. Regardless, this is a fast paced novel with a compelling plot, interesting villains and many great action scenes.
December 1, 2019
Fire and Forget is a pulse-pounding non-stop action thriller with just the right amount of gunfights, romance, espionage-intrigue, and dark moments that have defined the protagonist, Thomas Caine, all so well in his previous novels. From the get-go, Fire and Forget feels a fitting title for the book, as the readers are launched on a roller coaster ride, and surely the readers hit the intended target, that is unbelievable fun while reading the book.
Fire and Forget continues to build on the events of previous novels, with Thomas Caine hellbent on hunting those who had burned him on a mission, which resulted in the death of his partner and himself being framed for treason. Just two chapters in, there is a fantastic airboat chase sequence that had me on the edge of my seat in excitement. The action continues on, spanning from US to South Sudan, with realistic and gritty shootouts, hand-to-hand combat, and a visually pleasing motorcycle chase, all culminating in a spectacular finale in the air.
While Thomas Caine novels are not ones to shy away from dark material, Fire and Forget feels like Thomas Caine’s darkest adventure yet, taking a dive into Caine’s memories and dark corners that he has to face. Caine’s character development takes a giant leap forward, taking a small but impactful step out of the darkness, into the light, thanks to Mr. Warren’s exquisite writing, making me even more excited for what is next in store for Caine. Every character in Fire and Forget is imbued with a living spirit, making the events all the more nerve wrecking.
The malevolent plan of the antagonists felt familiar yet fresh, with lots of twists that don’t reveal the actual nefarious plan until the very end. Fire and Forget is definitely a no-holds barred action thriller with strong characterizations and smart plot with plenty of visually aesthetic action sequences. A definite must-read for action thriller fanatics. Looking forward to the next book, Code Green.
Fire and Forget continues to build on the events of previous novels, with Thomas Caine hellbent on hunting those who had burned him on a mission, which resulted in the death of his partner and himself being framed for treason. Just two chapters in, there is a fantastic airboat chase sequence that had me on the edge of my seat in excitement. The action continues on, spanning from US to South Sudan, with realistic and gritty shootouts, hand-to-hand combat, and a visually pleasing motorcycle chase, all culminating in a spectacular finale in the air.
While Thomas Caine novels are not ones to shy away from dark material, Fire and Forget feels like Thomas Caine’s darkest adventure yet, taking a dive into Caine’s memories and dark corners that he has to face. Caine’s character development takes a giant leap forward, taking a small but impactful step out of the darkness, into the light, thanks to Mr. Warren’s exquisite writing, making me even more excited for what is next in store for Caine. Every character in Fire and Forget is imbued with a living spirit, making the events all the more nerve wrecking.
The malevolent plan of the antagonists felt familiar yet fresh, with lots of twists that don’t reveal the actual nefarious plan until the very end. Fire and Forget is definitely a no-holds barred action thriller with strong characterizations and smart plot with plenty of visually aesthetic action sequences. A definite must-read for action thriller fanatics. Looking forward to the next book, Code Green.
November 21, 2017
Thomas Caine is back! And man, does he deliver. If you've read the others in this series you will not be disappointed. My only concern? Waiting for the next adventure. I'm up there in age and want to read as many as I can fit in before well, bed time. ;) Job well done Mr. Warren!
January 5, 2019
Thomas Caine's adventures began in Asia, hopping from Japan to China, where he chased down vile polluters. In "Fire and Forget," a reference to his experience as an operative, he heads to the Sudan to chase down a criminal with ties to his past and Allan Bernatto, the former boss who betrayed him. The stakes are high, and the antagonists have in their possession a bacteria that could unleash death and destruction if activated. The novel introduces new characters, a doctor who helps the destitute and a family caught in the crossfire when they are found to have given shelter to an injured American who is a former body guard for Rebecca Freeling, who had enlisted the aid of Caine in the off-book rescue. Caine has few resources so must rely on help provided by old contacts and the doctor to try and sort out what's going on, who's involved and what it all means. He's no superman. But he's smart and makes due with what he finds, no matter what. Warren's stories all culminate with fantastic climaxes and this is no different. He has a way of keeping the tension high and the action just minutes away. Every read is an experience.
December 2, 2017
Another great Thomas Caine book. I didn't think I'd like the book at first because of the setting being Sudan. So much fighting, famine, and pain in that area. And, true to that, there was a character that exploited these people. A antagonist you love to hate. After a bit of gore...I'll be honest, anyone who is sensitive to certain things, may be turned off...the storyline really started picking up. Once again we are rooting for Caine, who has no back up because he is a rogue agent, to be the hero. He rewards us with lots of action and in the end does not let us down. One thing that does get in Caine's way are his personal feelings. But, in my opinion, that makes him human. That makes him the Caine we love. There are a few surprises in this book that even shocks Caine. There is also a surprise ending that I think readers will be shocked over but that is the reason we read these terrific books. I can't wait for the next book.
I was given an ARC in return for my honest review. My thoughts and opinions are truly my own.
I was given an ARC in return for my honest review. My thoughts and opinions are truly my own.
February 12, 2018
In all fairness I'm not sure what to give this book. It didn't connect with me and I enjoy this genre. There was too much talking and I didn't feel the characters had their own unique personalities or characters developed well enough. I'd be reading along and then feel like who's talking? In that sense the book was one dimensional and could have been more made more interesting. I appreciated his plot but again there was too much talking about nothingness. I thought much of the book was boring. I finished it and hoped the end would give the book more meaning but it didn't do that for me. The author probably has better books than this one and his effort at writing an interesting book is why I gave it three stars. Otherwise I'd give it two stars. In hindsight I wish I had't purchased this particular book but do appreciate the author's effort. It might connect well with others but simply didn't with me.
August 24, 2018
Thomas Caine is one of my favorite action stars to read about Fire and Forget did not disappoint. Each book features at least one major location, and this time we head to Sudan for a very different story than we have seen in Tokyo and China.
I would never want to start a series at book three, and wouldn't recommend doing so either. Assuming you have read Tokyo Black and Red Phoenix already, if you enjoyed those then I'm certain you will enjoy this just as much.
If the Thomas Caine books were made into movies, and they absolutely should be, then they would fall somewhere between Mission Impossible for the constant action, and maybe Jack Reacher. Possibly Burn Notice without the team or the campy comedy.
In a nutshell, I highly recommend this entry into the series, and I would love to see the movie if it ever gets made.
I would never want to start a series at book three, and wouldn't recommend doing so either. Assuming you have read Tokyo Black and Red Phoenix already, if you enjoyed those then I'm certain you will enjoy this just as much.
If the Thomas Caine books were made into movies, and they absolutely should be, then they would fall somewhere between Mission Impossible for the constant action, and maybe Jack Reacher. Possibly Burn Notice without the team or the campy comedy.
In a nutshell, I highly recommend this entry into the series, and I would love to see the movie if it ever gets made.
September 28, 2024
I can sympathise with Thomas Caine. Killing somebody, no matter the circumstances, does not come easy to a sane person, no matter the circumstances. A CIA operative and now unjustly a fugitive, seeking revenge for the killing of his partner, he nevertheless is haunted by the kills he had made.
If only he could shoot and forget, as once advised.
But given a chance to find out what is happening in the Sudan, killing and forgetting is just about the last thing he can and would forget was when he discovered the nemesis he sought, was in sight again very much so in the Sudan.
Accomplished author Andrew Warren once again weaved a complicated, action filled action thriller that will have you feverishly turning the pages once again in this fourth book in the Thomas Caine series, Fire and Forget.
Enjoy
If only he could shoot and forget, as once advised.
But given a chance to find out what is happening in the Sudan, killing and forgetting is just about the last thing he can and would forget was when he discovered the nemesis he sought, was in sight again very much so in the Sudan.
Accomplished author Andrew Warren once again weaved a complicated, action filled action thriller that will have you feverishly turning the pages once again in this fourth book in the Thomas Caine series, Fire and Forget.
Enjoy
November 16, 2017
I just finished reading this book in two sittings...it kept me on the edge of my seat until the Kindle Fire 10 battery died and I had to wait until I recharged it to finish the book. Talk about suspense!
The novel began fast-paced and didn't slow down until the end. The blending of the story line between Rebecca, Tom Caine and the rest of the characters was complex but easily followed. I particularly liked the way that Yeil (sp?) was taken care of.
The action was non-stop, fact-paced and took twists and turns that I did not expect, particularly the issue with Corrigan at the end of the book. The reader is, obviously, left hanging on what challenges Tom will face next and what the effect will be on Tom and Rebecca
I can't wait for the next book to come out.
The novel began fast-paced and didn't slow down until the end. The blending of the story line between Rebecca, Tom Caine and the rest of the characters was complex but easily followed. I particularly liked the way that Yeil (sp?) was taken care of.
The action was non-stop, fact-paced and took twists and turns that I did not expect, particularly the issue with Corrigan at the end of the book. The reader is, obviously, left hanging on what challenges Tom will face next and what the effect will be on Tom and Rebecca
I can't wait for the next book to come out.
February 2, 2022
Brutal action based in Sudan and South Sudan, with a blood thirsty war lord being pursued by Thomas Caine. Caine is out to rid himself of brutal memories involving the war lord during previous interaction. The story also brings to light the corruption of some of those in high positions of authority in what may be assumed to be the good guys organisations, and how there are always twists and turns when this happens. Whilst there are his superiors that are corrupt, Thomas Caine has been painted into a corner by some of them and needs to keep a low profile as he has many agencies tracking him.
With the assistance of an attractive female local doctor, Caine tracks down a virus that the war lord plans to release on the world to assist his plans in taking over the oil fields of South Sudan. This makes for an entertaining fast moving story that keeps the reader turning the pages to reveal the next twist and action.
Moses.
With the assistance of an attractive female local doctor, Caine tracks down a virus that the war lord plans to release on the world to assist his plans in taking over the oil fields of South Sudan. This makes for an entertaining fast moving story that keeps the reader turning the pages to reveal the next twist and action.
Moses.
October 30, 2025
This installment finds Caine still on the run since he refuses to "come in" and be debriefed. Until he does, he's on his own. He's in the States, hunting leads on Benedetto's whereabouts when he's caught by the FBI, removed under there nose and given an offer by DIR. Rebecca Freeling to find her former security man Josh Calloway who hasn't checked in from his mission now that he's back in the field. Unfortunately, the op is located in Sudan- somewhere Caine has been before & which still gives him nightmares.
He's finally going to confront Puff Adder - a subsidized warlord he let go years ago, against his better judgement.
It's extremely bloody & gruesome with a few impossible action scenes.
He's finally going to confront Puff Adder - a subsidized warlord he let go years ago, against his better judgement.
It's extremely bloody & gruesome with a few impossible action scenes.
November 28, 2017
Fire and Forget Andrew Warren
Thomas Caine has has a personal vendetta. A brutal warlord in the Sudan. He has been framed by his former employer. Set up. Someone he trusted. He's believed to be a traitor. He's been given another chance. Not to clear his name, but to rescue a fellow agent and fulfill his vendetta. This is an explosive read! Ripe with treachery, deceit at the highest levels of the intelligence community. Twists and turns to the very last page! An extraordinary action packed read!! Andrew Warren hit a grand slam and got to eat his cake and ice cream too! Enjoyed immensely!!
Thomas Caine has has a personal vendetta. A brutal warlord in the Sudan. He has been framed by his former employer. Set up. Someone he trusted. He's believed to be a traitor. He's been given another chance. Not to clear his name, but to rescue a fellow agent and fulfill his vendetta. This is an explosive read! Ripe with treachery, deceit at the highest levels of the intelligence community. Twists and turns to the very last page! An extraordinary action packed read!! Andrew Warren hit a grand slam and got to eat his cake and ice cream too! Enjoyed immensely!!
September 11, 2019
Thomas Caine Is A Badass
There are many times throughout this book that I realized that I needed to breathe because I was so caught up in the action and intrigue and was holding my breath! I've read books by Steven Coons (sp?), David Balducci, Ty Patterson and other great thriller/mystery writers that have nothing on Andrew Warren. Warren's writing is crisp and fast paced. His characters seem so real that you can almost touch them. And the plots and their execution are spellbinding. I'm so glad I discovered him.
There are many times throughout this book that I realized that I needed to breathe because I was so caught up in the action and intrigue and was holding my breath! I've read books by Steven Coons (sp?), David Balducci, Ty Patterson and other great thriller/mystery writers that have nothing on Andrew Warren. Warren's writing is crisp and fast paced. His characters seem so real that you can almost touch them. And the plots and their execution are spellbinding. I'm so glad I discovered him.
January 22, 2022
like the other books.
This book was just like the other Caine books, just a different story line. Some of the problems Caine got out of was a little hard to believe. Seems like all the books are same O, same O in one fight problem to the next. The author does take you through the whole fight from start to finish with a lot of detail. The books are interesting, with detail about the surrounding .
This book was just like the other Caine books, just a different story line. Some of the problems Caine got out of was a little hard to believe. Seems like all the books are same O, same O in one fight problem to the next. The author does take you through the whole fight from start to finish with a lot of detail. The books are interesting, with detail about the surrounding .
August 4, 2018
Fast Paced
Another fantastic fast paced, page turning thriller that had me on the edge of my seat. Thomas Caine is caught up on a mission to investigate the disappearance of an agent. The jouney brings him face to face with a madman, a mortal enemy. Action galore! Highly recommend to all thriller fans.
Another fantastic fast paced, page turning thriller that had me on the edge of my seat. Thomas Caine is caught up on a mission to investigate the disappearance of an agent. The jouney brings him face to face with a madman, a mortal enemy. Action galore! Highly recommend to all thriller fans.
October 1, 2021
Brilliant detail
Andrew Warren gets the details in place so that you can recognize what is believable. In other words, guns do run out of ammunition, stitches are fragile, and bones do break. This is not Crocodile Dundee or even James Bond. It is a gripping adventure you will not want to put down.
Andrew Warren gets the details in place so that you can recognize what is believable. In other words, guns do run out of ammunition, stitches are fragile, and bones do break. This is not Crocodile Dundee or even James Bond. It is a gripping adventure you will not want to put down.
March 13, 2018
A great black ops story of action, danger and intrigue. A spiderweb of a plot and intriguing characters that makes for a whirlwind, edge of your seat read. (It also makes me glad I am not in that line of work.)
April 7, 2019
This was another audible book that I listened to while I exercised. Lots of action and easy to follow after days away from the story. However, the hand-to-hand combat got old... Too many long sections were dedicated to the action. After three books, the villain is still at large?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 18, 2019
Another great book in the series.
I have read a lot of different books by different authors and they are all great. Among these great authors is Andrew Warren and the Thomas Caine series. I will always look forward to his next book.
I have read a lot of different books by different authors and they are all great. Among these great authors is Andrew Warren and the Thomas Caine series. I will always look forward to his next book.
June 22, 2019
This series gets better and better
A great page turner. Caine is still hunting the men that have betrayed him. It's a dangerous proposition with lots of action and death defying leaps.
A great page turner. Caine is still hunting the men that have betrayed him. It's a dangerous proposition with lots of action and death defying leaps.
December 21, 2021
Hardcore Entertainment!
A bit over the top of believability but certainly a page turner full of one action scene after another! Within the time, staying up late to keep the action going!
A bit over the top of believability but certainly a page turner full of one action scene after another! Within the time, staying up late to keep the action going!
December 22, 2021
A beach book thriller
An all too perfect protagonist miss down cardboard thin villains. The descriptions of locales and action stock. It reads like an extended movie treatment designed for one of Hollywood's lesser lites. If you're looking for a mindless beach read, this works.
An all too perfect protagonist miss down cardboard thin villains. The descriptions of locales and action stock. It reads like an extended movie treatment designed for one of Hollywood's lesser lites. If you're looking for a mindless beach read, this works.
December 24, 2021
memories
Caine has so much going on in his mind, most beautiful f t s bad. So many demons to fight with. In this book he kills some but not all. A very good book about terrorism and the aftermath.
Caine has so much going on in his mind, most beautiful f t s bad. So many demons to fight with. In this book he kills some but not all. A very good book about terrorism and the aftermath.
December 28, 2021
Lot of action
Good writer. There is a lot of action. Enjoyed the book so much I read till late at night, then couldn't sleep for thinking about it. Only drawback was the last chapter which had sex, I skipped that part.
Good writer. There is a lot of action. Enjoyed the book so much I read till late at night, then couldn't sleep for thinking about it. Only drawback was the last chapter which had sex, I skipped that part.
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