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Harvey Bennett #6
The Aryan Agenda
An ancient conspiracy is once again threatening the world...
Harvey Bennett and his CSO team receive a distress call from their friend, Sarah Lindgren:
Her father has been kidnapped.
Worse, she believes his kidnapping is only the tip of the iceberg.
From Santorini to Egypt, Michigan to Athens, The Aryan Agenda is a nail-biting mystery/thriller of epic proportions!
Harvey Bennett is back in his most intense adventure yet.
Don't miss this one! Start reading The Aryan Agenda today!
Harvey Bennett and his CSO team receive a distress call from their friend, Sarah Lindgren:
Her father has been kidnapped.
Worse, she believes his kidnapping is only the tip of the iceberg.
From Santorini to Egypt, Michigan to Athens, The Aryan Agenda is a nail-biting mystery/thriller of epic proportions!
Harvey Bennett is back in his most intense adventure yet.
Don't miss this one! Start reading The Aryan Agenda today!
562 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 29, 2018
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About the author
Nick Thacker
109 books438 followersNick Thacker is a thriller author from Texas who lives in Hawaii. In his free time, he enjoys reading in a hammock on the beach, skiing, drinking whiskey, and hanging out with his beautiful wife, two dogs, and two daughters.
For more information, visit Nick online at www.nickthacker.com
In addition to his fiction work, Nick is the founder and lead of Sonata & Scribe, the only music studio focused on producing “soundtracks” for books and series. Find out more at www.SonataAndScribe.com.
In addition to his fiction work, Nick is the founder and lead of Sonata & Scribe, the only music studio focused on producing “soundtracks” for books and series. Find out more at www.SonataAndScribe.com.
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November 11, 2022
An interesting and different take on the Atlantis story, the ending is a really good read. In fact, the second half of the book is wonderful, unputdownable. But the mediocre score is due to the very very slow and poor start. We don't meet the team until nearly 20% in and it's the same again before anything really takes off.
After that, there are some good touches, nice turns, and I still want to keep reading the series.
After that, there are some good touches, nice turns, and I still want to keep reading the series.
October 4, 2018
Excellent archeological mystery thriller. The CSO characters are great to know and follow, the dialogue is crisp and realistic, and the plot makes sense. I’m looking forward to the next adventure!
March 7, 2025
Easy 4 ⭐️
October 19, 2018
Atlantis fact or fiction
This was my first navel by Nick Thacker and I wasn't sure if I would like a book written about Aryan people but after I had read a few chapters I soon realized that this was also about Atlantis the lost continent. And about the CEO team that goes around the 🌎 solving mysteries. I would recommend this novel to anybody that has any interest in Atlantis, genetics or the spread of humans around the globe.
This November a good job of developing the good guys as well as the bad guys. They are all developed very well. I look forward to the next novel because I want to read how Ben let's Sharpe get his due. I will have to let the reader know that there some typos not that many I have seen worse in other novels. The author did a good 👍 in his research and weaving it into a good read.
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This was my first navel by Nick Thacker and I wasn't sure if I would like a book written about Aryan people but after I had read a few chapters I soon realized that this was also about Atlantis the lost continent. And about the CEO team that goes around the 🌎 solving mysteries. I would recommend this novel to anybody that has any interest in Atlantis, genetics or the spread of humans around the globe.
This November a good job of developing the good guys as well as the bad guys. They are all developed very well. I look forward to the next novel because I want to read how Ben let's Sharpe get his due. I will have to let the reader know that there some typos not that many I have seen worse in other novels. The author did a good 👍 in his research and weaving it into a good read.
Thacker
October 13, 2018
I absolutely love the Harvey Bennett thrillers! Each book gets better and better and The Aryan Agenda is no exception. I love how the latest book in the series adds to the previous books, but takes a different character and develops them further. For instance, this book adds more to Sarah Lindgren's story, a character who was introduced in the last book. Harvey Bennett is still the main character, but I love how each of them gets their chance to be developed and shine.
Like the previous books, The Aryan Agenda can be read without reading the previous books as Nick does a great job of giving a background on what has transpired up to the start of this book, but I personally think it's best to start with the beginning. This series is that good.
Unlike previous books, our usual gang of heroes don't really make an appearance until a bit of the story has been established. The beginning of this book starts with the antagonist's plot and really was more of a mystery that had me totally hooked by the time Ben and Reggie showed up. As usual for this series, this book starts a bit "slow" (I hate to say it like that because I do still enjoy the start of each story), but then ramps up to a break-neck pace for about the last 3/4ths of the book.
I loved the story line for The Aryan Agenda. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but the reasons behind why the antagonist is doing what she is doing, really adds to the character and almost makes you sympathize with her cause. Almost, but not quite. Nick does a great job, as usual, with these characters. You love to root for the heroes, but the antagonists are at least humanized to the point that their not just monsters acting like monsters to watch the world burn. I like antagonists who are bad because they think they're right, not just because they want to hurt people.
I loved this book and I think Nick gets better with each addition to this series. His plot lines dialogue flow well and get better with each story. I anxiously look forward to each next installment. Check this series out, it's worth the read!
Like the previous books, The Aryan Agenda can be read without reading the previous books as Nick does a great job of giving a background on what has transpired up to the start of this book, but I personally think it's best to start with the beginning. This series is that good.
Unlike previous books, our usual gang of heroes don't really make an appearance until a bit of the story has been established. The beginning of this book starts with the antagonist's plot and really was more of a mystery that had me totally hooked by the time Ben and Reggie showed up. As usual for this series, this book starts a bit "slow" (I hate to say it like that because I do still enjoy the start of each story), but then ramps up to a break-neck pace for about the last 3/4ths of the book.
I loved the story line for The Aryan Agenda. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but the reasons behind why the antagonist is doing what she is doing, really adds to the character and almost makes you sympathize with her cause. Almost, but not quite. Nick does a great job, as usual, with these characters. You love to root for the heroes, but the antagonists are at least humanized to the point that their not just monsters acting like monsters to watch the world burn. I like antagonists who are bad because they think they're right, not just because they want to hurt people.
I loved this book and I think Nick gets better with each addition to this series. His plot lines dialogue flow well and get better with each story. I anxiously look forward to each next installment. Check this series out, it's worth the read!
May 11, 2021
Plato, Nazis and the Pyramids
The Civilian Special Operations (CSO) is back in force with Harvey 'Ben' Bennett, Julie Richardson, Gareth 'Reggie' Red, Sarah Lindgren and Mr. and Mrs. E.
Reunited when a call for help comes from Sarah that her father, the famous archeologist, Graham Lindgren, has gone missing, CSO springs into action to investigate the mysterious artifact sent to Sarah and it's link to her father.
As Reggie and Sarah awkwardly navigate seeing each other after a stormy love affair in the past, the CSO group immediately runs afoul of Interpol and the enigmatic Agent Sharpe.
Trekking across the world from America to the Agean Islands to Egypt, CSO narrowly escapes death on the Island of Santorini, lead by the clues of Professor Lindgren and his quotes from Plato's dialogues.
Thanks to the efforts of Sarah's intern, Alexander Whipple, the group is rescued and sent on their way to the true destination in Egypt, the Pyramid of Giza plateau.
The situation rapidly gets complicated by the interaction of Interpol and the Mukhabarat, Egypt's Intelligence Agency with a woman, Rachel Rancher, who claims to be descended from the original 'pure' race of humans.
Nick Thacker strings together mysteries that have fascinated humankind for millennia and weaves in pulse pounding action, conspiracy theories, love stories and an end leaving you hanging for more. Definitely a 5*****!
The Civilian Special Operations (CSO) is back in force with Harvey 'Ben' Bennett, Julie Richardson, Gareth 'Reggie' Red, Sarah Lindgren and Mr. and Mrs. E.
Reunited when a call for help comes from Sarah that her father, the famous archeologist, Graham Lindgren, has gone missing, CSO springs into action to investigate the mysterious artifact sent to Sarah and it's link to her father.
As Reggie and Sarah awkwardly navigate seeing each other after a stormy love affair in the past, the CSO group immediately runs afoul of Interpol and the enigmatic Agent Sharpe.
Trekking across the world from America to the Agean Islands to Egypt, CSO narrowly escapes death on the Island of Santorini, lead by the clues of Professor Lindgren and his quotes from Plato's dialogues.
Thanks to the efforts of Sarah's intern, Alexander Whipple, the group is rescued and sent on their way to the true destination in Egypt, the Pyramid of Giza plateau.
The situation rapidly gets complicated by the interaction of Interpol and the Mukhabarat, Egypt's Intelligence Agency with a woman, Rachel Rancher, who claims to be descended from the original 'pure' race of humans.
Nick Thacker strings together mysteries that have fascinated humankind for millennia and weaves in pulse pounding action, conspiracy theories, love stories and an end leaving you hanging for more. Definitely a 5*****!
January 16, 2020
The Aryan Agenda (Harvey Bennett #6), My sixteenth read from author Nick Thacker. What appeared to be a one-off with Thacker’s writing of The Enigma Strain was soon followed by The Amazon Code, then by The Ice Chasm and then The Jefferson Legacy. The problem with writing a successful book is amplified in a successful series, the reader's expectations are that this book will be even better than the last, and for the second book in a row, this one is not. When I reviewed earlier Thacker books I commented that his writings were reminiscent of James Rollins. This book isn't! I'm a character reader, I get into the characters, their story, who/what they are. In this, the sixth Harvey Bennet book, the characters, so well developed after 4 previous works are lacking. They only make a guest appearance in the first third of this book. Not that this isn't a good book, that you can't wait to turn the next page and learn more about them, but the story-line seems a little stagnate and it's not til the last half of the book that it takes off! No spoiler's here, though I will say that with Thacker's track record I can't wait to read his next book and I'm sure it will be back to his established standards! (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
February 17, 2019
A question that still isn't answered
In this installment of the Harvey Bennett series, we find our heroes, well, it takes a moment! The novel begins with chapters from Sarah Lindgren, conducting an archeological dig in the Great Lakes region, in an attempt to further her research into a second route for early American settlers. We are also introduced to a scientist, and an evil one at that, continuing her family's work; trying to find the original race, and their pure descendants. Sound familiar? And we thought we were finished with those pesky Nazis!
When Sarah's famous father is kidnapped, she enlists the aid of her CSO friends to bring him home.
As usual, not everything is as it seems, and the team may have gotten into a lot more than they bargained for.
This is the most heavily researched book in the series to date, and it shows. Well written, just enough truth to make it believable, and the cast of characters we've grown to love.
In this installment of the Harvey Bennett series, we find our heroes, well, it takes a moment! The novel begins with chapters from Sarah Lindgren, conducting an archeological dig in the Great Lakes region, in an attempt to further her research into a second route for early American settlers. We are also introduced to a scientist, and an evil one at that, continuing her family's work; trying to find the original race, and their pure descendants. Sound familiar? And we thought we were finished with those pesky Nazis!
When Sarah's famous father is kidnapped, she enlists the aid of her CSO friends to bring him home.
As usual, not everything is as it seems, and the team may have gotten into a lot more than they bargained for.
This is the most heavily researched book in the series to date, and it shows. Well written, just enough truth to make it believable, and the cast of characters we've grown to love.
December 29, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Great Addition to The Harvey Bennett
The Aryan Agenda fits right in with The Harvey Bennett Series by Nick Thacker. This book is not only about the Nazies but the lost City of Atlantis as well. I enjoyed all the twists and turns that make up this story. You never know what is going to happen next. Just when you think the good guys are dead for sure, they figure out a way to remove themselves from that threat. If you have read any of Nick Thacker’s books and liked them you will love this one. He always does a lot of research, so part of the book is true and the rest is fiction. I love this series and hope the next one is out soon.
A Great Addition to The Harvey Bennett
The Aryan Agenda fits right in with The Harvey Bennett Series by Nick Thacker. This book is not only about the Nazies but the lost City of Atlantis as well. I enjoyed all the twists and turns that make up this story. You never know what is going to happen next. Just when you think the good guys are dead for sure, they figure out a way to remove themselves from that threat. If you have read any of Nick Thacker’s books and liked them you will love this one. He always does a lot of research, so part of the book is true and the rest is fiction. I love this series and hope the next one is out soon.
August 21, 2019
I'd really give it 4.5 stars. The only thing lacking for me was that this book was a little more step by step, bam-bam-bam pacing, and the personalities of the characters were muted in favor of pushing the plot forward. It was enough for me to notice the change but not enough to ruin my enjoyment of the book. I absolutely adore Ben and the CSO, and dearly wish someone would make a film of these books. I am eager to start the next book and see where Nick is going with this adventure! I also want to reread the series from the beginning since the publishing time between books is long enough that I kinda forget where we left off. (Not a complaint, just an observation.)
July 20, 2021
Thacker does it again!
I read my first book in his Harvey Bennett series out of order, it got me hooked. He blends his adventures of Bennett and members of the CSO by mixing historical, facts and fiction. Starting with book 1, it’s a by the seat of your pants ride around the world with his characters and the mystery’s they solve. This book took them to the Greek Isles and wound up in Egypt finding a Nazi experiment in play while looking for one of the CSO’s members kidnapped girlfriend and her father. The books are fast paced and full of daring escapades.
I also like that I learn some true facts in each of his books.
I read my first book in his Harvey Bennett series out of order, it got me hooked. He blends his adventures of Bennett and members of the CSO by mixing historical, facts and fiction. Starting with book 1, it’s a by the seat of your pants ride around the world with his characters and the mystery’s they solve. This book took them to the Greek Isles and wound up in Egypt finding a Nazi experiment in play while looking for one of the CSO’s members kidnapped girlfriend and her father. The books are fast paced and full of daring escapades.
I also like that I learn some true facts in each of his books.
March 14, 2024
Great Adventure
I look forward to completing the series of Harvey and his CSO team, and will quite happily suspend belief about some OTT scenes, this is fiction - after all. So why the missing star? Two reasons: CSO took their time about entering the arena of kidnap and mayhem and (hope this is not a spoiler) Reggie is shot in the leg, then he is attacked by a soldier, kicking him (same leg) so hard, a bone is heard cracking, GASP! However our intrepid hero is still able to move with assistance from willing shoulders - fast forward a page or three, (and yet another fight) he is now walking unaided, with a broken bone/leg? I don’t think so.
I look forward to completing the series of Harvey and his CSO team, and will quite happily suspend belief about some OTT scenes, this is fiction - after all. So why the missing star? Two reasons: CSO took their time about entering the arena of kidnap and mayhem and (hope this is not a spoiler) Reggie is shot in the leg, then he is attacked by a soldier, kicking him (same leg) so hard, a bone is heard cracking, GASP! However our intrepid hero is still able to move with assistance from willing shoulders - fast forward a page or three, (and yet another fight) he is now walking unaided, with a broken bone/leg? I don’t think so.
February 17, 2022
Interesting, Informative, a Page Turner
The team is at it again. This story starts with a bang and doesn't stop. Rachel is a scientist trying to complete a fami!y endeavor that started during WW II looking for the "pure" race. As director of Prehistory in Egypt she could delve into her scheme and experiments without any interference. When one of their own is kidnapped while trying to find her father. The team does what they do best but even after the rescue and stopping Rachel it doesn't end there. Great story full of exciting moments. Thank you for a job well done.
The team is at it again. This story starts with a bang and doesn't stop. Rachel is a scientist trying to complete a fami!y endeavor that started during WW II looking for the "pure" race. As director of Prehistory in Egypt she could delve into her scheme and experiments without any interference. When one of their own is kidnapped while trying to find her father. The team does what they do best but even after the rescue and stopping Rachel it doesn't end there. Great story full of exciting moments. Thank you for a job well done.
October 23, 2018
What an amazing ride. Archeologist, anthropologist, the CSO team, a few delusional scientists and Interpol round out the characters in this creation.
We quickly move from Sarah's dad disappearing to Sarah being kidnapped. The CSO team is met at every turn by an Interpol agent.
The crazy incidents continue throughout the world and there is a big one left to solve as we are left in a big cliffhanger.
We quickly move from Sarah's dad disappearing to Sarah being kidnapped. The CSO team is met at every turn by an Interpol agent.
The crazy incidents continue throughout the world and there is a big one left to solve as we are left in a big cliffhanger.
September 17, 2021
another enjoyable read
This book again was fast paced and full of action. Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse they did get worse. Ben and his crew spent time trying to find out who had kidnap Sarah’s father and in the meantime Sarah is kidnapped. Reggie and the crew are determined to find Sarah and her father find out why so many people are hunting down the details of Sarah and her father.
This book again was fast paced and full of action. Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse they did get worse. Ben and his crew spent time trying to find out who had kidnap Sarah’s father and in the meantime Sarah is kidnapped. Reggie and the crew are determined to find Sarah and her father find out why so many people are hunting down the details of Sarah and her father.
May 17, 2025
Tedious reading. The author has a definite anti Catholic attitude.
Insulting anti Catholic remarks near the end of this book claiming the Church isn’t about truth, only about controlling people. This alone means I will never read another one of his books. Also, too many times the characters begin comments with “Wait” and then some ridiculous question. Very amateurish. So long, Nick, better authors are calling.
Insulting anti Catholic remarks near the end of this book claiming the Church isn’t about truth, only about controlling people. This alone means I will never read another one of his books. Also, too many times the characters begin comments with “Wait” and then some ridiculous question. Very amateurish. So long, Nick, better authors are calling.
July 31, 2025
Dedicated to your friends make you do the impossible!
Great read. The team (CSO) goes after one of their own after being kidnapped by a group of possible Nazi science personnel. The team travels the world trying to get info on Sarah ainnd her father. Getting into trouble with Interpol total with. Blooms into a mess. A lot of good information to digest. Remember this is fiction. Easy to start to wonder. Read on.
Great read. The team (CSO) goes after one of their own after being kidnapped by a group of possible Nazi science personnel. The team travels the world trying to get info on Sarah ainnd her father. Getting into trouble with Interpol total with. Blooms into a mess. A lot of good information to digest. Remember this is fiction. Easy to start to wonder. Read on.
September 6, 2020
Nazis, Interpol, trouble on every side makes The Aryan Agenda a fun read
In my humble opinion, this is the best Harvey Bennett thriller the best yet. I only gave it’s 4 because I felt it started out a bit slow as all the major players were introduced. However it certainly heated up as it continued. Well worth the read.
In my humble opinion, this is the best Harvey Bennett thriller the best yet. I only gave it’s 4 because I felt it started out a bit slow as all the major players were introduced. However it certainly heated up as it continued. Well worth the read.
May 23, 2022
Review of this book
Very well written. A lot of research went into writing this book. The story was very well written, and a little disturbing. It took the reader back to a very dark time in history. Unfortunately certain groups are trying to bring back this way of thinking. An excellent story, with a lot of drama and spine tingling action.
Very well written. A lot of research went into writing this book. The story was very well written, and a little disturbing. It took the reader back to a very dark time in history. Unfortunately certain groups are trying to bring back this way of thinking. An excellent story, with a lot of drama and spine tingling action.
July 15, 2022
They're back and in quite an interesting storyline
There are enough truths in this work of fiction to make you wonder about some of the things we were taught in school. Intriguing is the best way to describe this book. Plus it was great to be back in the mix with Julie, Ben & Reggie.
There are enough truths in this work of fiction to make you wonder about some of the things we were taught in school. Intriguing is the best way to describe this book. Plus it was great to be back in the mix with Julie, Ben & Reggie.
June 20, 2024
This book is a steamroller! What a ride around the world! From Alaska to Egypt. As the reader goes through this book, we learn a great deal about the pyramids. But be watchful. The author merges fact and fiction so well, it is easy to believe everything is true. Be sure to read the author's remarks at the end of the book. It adds a lot. Highly recommended.
August 15, 2025
So good! This series is full of action, adventure, science, good vs evil, friendship, and so much more. I loved this combination of the myth of Atlantis, Nazi craziness, evil mastermind plotting evil things, and civilians saving the day. Well maybe they aren’t exactly civilians but I do enjoy following their exploits. It really is similar to an Indiana Jones adventure.
September 14, 2025
The Atlantean Artifact
Another great read by Nick Thacker.
I love that the author puts in real Science and other facts. It gives the tales an exciting flare.
Follow Ben and Julie as they chase bad guys around the world, only to discover more bad guys waiting for them. Read as they defeat said bad guys and plan for ways to get even more. A series worth following!
Another great read by Nick Thacker.
I love that the author puts in real Science and other facts. It gives the tales an exciting flare.
Follow Ben and Julie as they chase bad guys around the world, only to discover more bad guys waiting for them. Read as they defeat said bad guys and plan for ways to get even more. A series worth following!
October 19, 2018
Riproaring adventure
Harvey 'Ben' Bennett and his Civilian Special Operations unit plunge into an exciting adventure combining Ancient Egypt, Atlantis and Neo Nazis! A brilliant read.
Harvey 'Ben' Bennett and his Civilian Special Operations unit plunge into an exciting adventure combining Ancient Egypt, Atlantis and Neo Nazis! A brilliant read.
December 30, 2018
This Story Was OK
I read books five and six back to back, and by the time I was about half way through book six I was skimming pages. The story was semi interesting, but I was just ready to move on to another author.
I read books five and six back to back, and by the time I was about half way through book six I was skimming pages. The story was semi interesting, but I was just ready to move on to another author.
August 1, 2020
Excellent book once again.
Another face paced, action packed thrill ride. I really love Nick Thatchers work and this one did not disappoint once again. The way it ended, there will be a part two.
Another face paced, action packed thrill ride. I really love Nick Thatchers work and this one did not disappoint once again. The way it ended, there will be a part two.
December 8, 2020
Amazing Read
Again Ben, Reggie, Julie, and Mrs.E make for a great read as the group ends up in Egypt not too many dull moments here but lots of action as there are neo nazi traits quite a few twists but altogether I was sorry to see it end
Again Ben, Reggie, Julie, and Mrs.E make for a great read as the group ends up in Egypt not too many dull moments here but lots of action as there are neo nazi traits quite a few twists but altogether I was sorry to see it end
January 5, 2021
Another nail-biting thriller from Nick Thacker
If you like the Harvey Bennett series, then you will love this story about Atlantis, Plato, Egypt, Santorini, eugenics and murder. There are twists and turns - many predictable - some surprises, and plenty of action and mystery.
If you like the Harvey Bennett series, then you will love this story about Atlantis, Plato, Egypt, Santorini, eugenics and murder. There are twists and turns - many predictable - some surprises, and plenty of action and mystery.
June 19, 2022
A Little Slow
This book started off fine. It dragged in the middle, it was hard to keep my attention. It picked up near the end. Unfortunately I did not like the way it ended. I was expecting more.
This book started off fine. It dragged in the middle, it was hard to keep my attention. It picked up near the end. Unfortunately I did not like the way it ended. I was expecting more.
November 20, 2022
Really great read
The author has created an amazing collection of theories and with compelling directives has assembled an excellent cast of characters making this hard to put down
The author has created an amazing collection of theories and with compelling directives has assembled an excellent cast of characters making this hard to put down
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