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John Stone #4
Head of the Serpent
A vicious new terrorist cell emerges.
With the Hostile Response Division disbanded, John Stone wants to go back to a quiet life. But word of a tragic terrorist attack draws John back into the fight.
Now, the retired Army Ranger and former HRD member must find the leader of a new terror cell and stop their plan to unleash chaos and destruction on a scale never before seen.
With the Hostile Response Division disbanded, John Stone wants to go back to a quiet life. But word of a tragic terrorist attack draws John back into the fight.
Now, the retired Army Ranger and former HRD member must find the leader of a new terror cell and stop their plan to unleash chaos and destruction on a scale never before seen.
275 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 17, 2018
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Allen Manning
36 books18 followersAllen Manning grew up in Las Vegas, raised on a steady diet of Saturday morning cartoons, video games, and tons of action movies. He also became a fan of fiction books while he was young, reading science fiction and fantasy adventure stories.
Now, he writes together with his twin brother, Brian Manning, to create fast-paced thriller books, filled with quippy dialogue and action movie inspired sequences.
Now, he writes together with his twin brother, Brian Manning, to create fast-paced thriller books, filled with quippy dialogue and action movie inspired sequences.
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August 15, 2019
A vicious new terrorist cell emerges.
With the Hostile Response Division disbanded, John Stone wants to go back to a quiet life, retired to Great Falls, Montana. Then Marvin Van Pierce shows up to offer him a job consulting in France, working for a counter terrorism task force. John says “No, I’m done.”
But word of a tragic terrorist attack draws John back into the fight. A few days later, Van Pierce tackles a suicide bomber, and lands them both between 2 vehicles, saving many lives, while losing his own. Now the Retired Army Ranger and former HRD member must find the leader of a new terror cell, and stop their plan to unleash chaos and destruction on a scale never before seen.
He heads for France to find justice, or maybe vengeance, for his friend. He calls Parker for IT help.
The pulse-pounding,"over the top" story continues in book four of the John Stone military action-thriller series!
My fourth book in a row by the Manning Brothers, and yes as mentioned over the top, but always action packed, and yes far fetched, but gripping, fast paced and just fun quick reads, just so easy to enjoy.
Four stars, and on to book 5....
August 17, 2018
Great action
Whenever I read about heros destroying terrorist that's my favorite hero. The scary part is that terrorists are a real threat to our world. Fortunately we do have heros now, the brave men and women in our US military!
Whenever I read about heros destroying terrorist that's my favorite hero. The scary part is that terrorists are a real threat to our world. Fortunately we do have heros now, the brave men and women in our US military!
March 27, 2019
Still loving John Stone et al.
John Stone and the crew never disappoint. Sorry they lost such a valuable member but hopefully he will leave a legacy and not be forgotten in future books. I like the new scope of their activities, however they need to immerse themselves in some alternate languages LOL! Just English isn’t enough these days. Great action packed book as usual - you can count on that with John Stone et al.
John Stone and the crew never disappoint. Sorry they lost such a valuable member but hopefully he will leave a legacy and not be forgotten in future books. I like the new scope of their activities, however they need to immerse themselves in some alternate languages LOL! Just English isn’t enough these days. Great action packed book as usual - you can count on that with John Stone et al.
March 18, 2020
A AM. & BM. Military Operations (One Man) Action Adventure (HOTS) (AAPMPT) (AJSATB -4)
Am. & BM. have penned a military operations (one man) action adventure titled "Head of the Serpent" which begins shortly after the USG operation goes defunked and JS thru back door channels is advised of a coming terrorist attack on the USA. He prepares for he oncoming attack with a little help from his friends. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
Am. & BM. have penned a military operations (one man) action adventure titled "Head of the Serpent" which begins shortly after the USG operation goes defunked and JS thru back door channels is advised of a coming terrorist attack on the USA. He prepares for he oncoming attack with a little help from his friends. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
October 13, 2018
Head of the Serpent
John Stone at his best. Loyal to a friend , John risking his life to avenge a friend's death. Continuing to uphold the justice that needed to be address
To also keep our country and their allies safer . Always his friends the captain and the computer guy right by his side willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done
John Stone at his best. Loyal to a friend , John risking his life to avenge a friend's death. Continuing to uphold the justice that needed to be address
To also keep our country and their allies safer . Always his friends the captain and the computer guy right by his side willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done
February 24, 2020
Good read
Some of the things done in the action scenes are a bit over the top. Stone seems to be to good to be believed. Otherwise this another page turner from the Manning brothers. Another book that is a good traveling companion. Keeps the reader inter and continues to do so.
Some of the things done in the action scenes are a bit over the top. Stone seems to be to good to be believed. Otherwise this another page turner from the Manning brothers. Another book that is a good traveling companion. Keeps the reader inter and continues to do so.
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September 20, 2020Very gripping story. I noticed that there were a few cuss words added to this book, when they had none before. I'm hoping that this is not the direction they are headed. The previous books clearly showed that you can have a great story that keeps you on the edge of your seat without having to use profanity.
July 29, 2018
Head of the Serpent
This was a very good series but this last book was not. I didn't even finish it. When they took the story line out of the USA it became a poor story. Would not recommend this book.
This was a very good series but this last book was not. I didn't even finish it. When they took the story line out of the USA it became a poor story. Would not recommend this book.
October 23, 2018
Can't get enough of John Stone action series!
Amazing book! I'm ordering the next one.
Action, such a page turner. Keep 'em comin'
Allen and Brian Manning are great story tellers. I'll be reading all the others also, I am sure they are all great!
Irene
Amazing book! I'm ordering the next one.
Action, such a page turner. Keep 'em comin'
Allen and Brian Manning are great story tellers. I'll be reading all the others also, I am sure they are all great!
Irene
January 21, 2019
Actually getting better.
Still Capt America but has gained a sense of humor about him. Good story line and could probably happen. Couldn't find any info on an operation called "Lazy Dog" in Vietnam. Doesn't mean it's not true. Looking forward to the next one.
Still Capt America but has gained a sense of humor about him. Good story line and could probably happen. Couldn't find any info on an operation called "Lazy Dog" in Vietnam. Doesn't mean it's not true. Looking forward to the next one.
July 10, 2019
Great
Again a great book with a lot of action. The Manning books are so much fun to read. It's like watching your favorite action movie every time u pick up their books.
John Stone it such a cool character, the more I read the more I want to read.
Again a great book with a lot of action. The Manning books are so much fun to read. It's like watching your favorite action movie every time u pick up their books.
John Stone it such a cool character, the more I read the more I want to read.
November 8, 2019
Great Story
Enjoyed the adventure and would have given 5 stars, but Stone is starting to become a cartoon super hero, putting himself in situations no human could survive, but John and his crew do. Way over the top. Make it a little more real!
Enjoyed the adventure and would have given 5 stars, but Stone is starting to become a cartoon super hero, putting himself in situations no human could survive, but John and his crew do. Way over the top. Make it a little more real!
March 3, 2020
LOVE THIS SERIES!!
I just love the John Stone series! If you like this genre, you’ll love this. Lots of action, you can read this one as a stand alone but it’ll be much better to read them in sequence! Starting book 5 in the series right now!!
I just love the John Stone series! If you like this genre, you’ll love this. Lots of action, you can read this one as a stand alone but it’ll be much better to read them in sequence! Starting book 5 in the series right now!!
January 9, 2021
This was a good book. It kept me engaged throughout.
There were quite a few spelling and grammatical errors that had me stopping and rereading parts. This is quite irritating to me. Better proofreading before publication is required.
There were quite a few spelling and grammatical errors that had me stopping and rereading parts. This is quite irritating to me. Better proofreading before publication is required.
September 12, 2019
Another Exciting Thriller
The Team is back to take downs another terrorist. I love the nonstop action. Sorry to lose MVP, can’t wait for the next book in the series.
The Team is back to take downs another terrorist. I love the nonstop action. Sorry to lose MVP, can’t wait for the next book in the series.
October 18, 2019
I do like this series but, don’t you think it’s time John had a little more in his life, rather than just fighting and getting injured all of the time? How about a little fun sometime!
November 2, 2019
Plenty of Action.
Plenty of action, pity it's not believable though. A bit too far fetched for me. Hence only a three stars review.
Plenty of action, pity it's not believable though. A bit too far fetched for me. Hence only a three stars review.
April 30, 2023
action non- stop
John Stone tries to go back to the quiet life, but he is pulled into an international terrorist conspiracy after the death of a close friend.
John Stone tries to go back to the quiet life, but he is pulled into an international terrorist conspiracy after the death of a close friend.
May 4, 2024
I love a good series, and this one is excellent! When a terrorist group called The Four Serpents emerges, John Stone and his team try to shut them down before now innocent lives are taken.
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