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Dan Roy #7
Scorpion Down
They tortured her. Left her for her dead. That was their first mistake.
But they didn't know what she was fighting for. That was their second mistake.
The Scorpion doesn't give a third chance.
Revenge runs in her blood like fire. There will be no reprieve.
A brutal conspiracy looms, stretching from the Middle East, Russia, to the heart of the American intelligence. The enemy is well prepared to strike a blow from which the world will not recover. Dan Roy stands in their way, and he has to fight against the one woman whose kills are legendary. A woman he once loved. Can he kill her? It is the only way Dan Roy will survive the greatest battle of his life.
Three lives collide in this gripping white knuckle ride, and the future of the Vatican hangs in the balance.
Nothing will ever be the same again.
But they didn't know what she was fighting for. That was their second mistake.
The Scorpion doesn't give a third chance.
Revenge runs in her blood like fire. There will be no reprieve.
A brutal conspiracy looms, stretching from the Middle East, Russia, to the heart of the American intelligence. The enemy is well prepared to strike a blow from which the world will not recover. Dan Roy stands in their way, and he has to fight against the one woman whose kills are legendary. A woman he once loved. Can he kill her? It is the only way Dan Roy will survive the greatest battle of his life.
Three lives collide in this gripping white knuckle ride, and the future of the Vatican hangs in the balance.
Nothing will ever be the same again.
293 pages, ebook
First published September 14, 2018
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September 25, 2019
Here is a great novel in Mick Bose's Dan Roy espionage thriller series. This one takes place in Russia and Italy focused on an Islamic terrorism plot to bring down the Vatican. But what is really interesting about this novel are the two lead women.
The first is Natasha, aka the Scorpion and a highly proficient assassin working for a Russian criminal gang in Sardinia. The second is Melania Stone, an agent with the CIA whose mission, both personal and professional, is to hunt down and impart justice of children smugglers. The two women's pasted are linked in unexpected ways and the backstory for both is what really makes this thriller stand out.
The main character in this series, CIA assassin Dan Roy takes a back seat in this one, as not much happens to him compared to the two female leads. But that doesn't distract from the story, rather makes this a different experience to what one might normally expect from this kind of fiction. Highly recommended.
The first is Natasha, aka the Scorpion and a highly proficient assassin working for a Russian criminal gang in Sardinia. The second is Melania Stone, an agent with the CIA whose mission, both personal and professional, is to hunt down and impart justice of children smugglers. The two women's pasted are linked in unexpected ways and the backstory for both is what really makes this thriller stand out.
The main character in this series, CIA assassin Dan Roy takes a back seat in this one, as not much happens to him compared to the two female leads. But that doesn't distract from the story, rather makes this a different experience to what one might normally expect from this kind of fiction. Highly recommended.
September 15, 2018
Dan and his nemesis, the Scorpion, actually find they are on the same side in this thriller. A planned attack on the Vatican. Roy and Melania have to get into the Vatican to stop this attack, but no one will believe this is going to happen so they have to get in by whatever means they can.
September 14, 2018
Straight into the action from the first page .. welcome back Dan Roy!
For once, we find Dan back in his home town, living a peaceful life. The action is happening over in Europe where we meet his old adversary, The Scorpion, and once again she's involved in some murky dealings. Enter Melania Stone, a dedicated CIA agent and very much on the side of law and order. Melania is a well-respected officer, driven by something in her past - but what? When Dan's old boss McBride makes contact, will the information he feeds him pique Dan's interest enough to get him back into the world of black-ops and espionage?
As always, this is a fast-paced and riveting read. This author always sets his novels in some stunning locations, and we are treated to the beauty of Sardinia as well as the stunning Vatican City. There is so much of interest and on top the heart-pumping excitement of the chase. I race through these novels - there's never a quiet enough moment to lay the book aside and I can't wait to find out what's going to happen next. And, as usual, I'm not disappointed! By the time I reach the final page, I feel as if I've been in a firefight or two of my own - my pulse races harder than Dan Roy's when he's ran up a mountainside! I love the graphic descriptions of the weaponry involved - and this from someone who would normally run in the opposite direction. But what makes this book so special is the quality of the story - a great story with lots of content with plenty of twists and turns. Gripping from beginning to end, this is not only a novel, but a complete series which I cannot recommend highly enough and I live in hope that we haven't seen the last of Mr. Roy.
My thanks to the author for my copy. This is my honest, original and unbiased review.
For once, we find Dan back in his home town, living a peaceful life. The action is happening over in Europe where we meet his old adversary, The Scorpion, and once again she's involved in some murky dealings. Enter Melania Stone, a dedicated CIA agent and very much on the side of law and order. Melania is a well-respected officer, driven by something in her past - but what? When Dan's old boss McBride makes contact, will the information he feeds him pique Dan's interest enough to get him back into the world of black-ops and espionage?
As always, this is a fast-paced and riveting read. This author always sets his novels in some stunning locations, and we are treated to the beauty of Sardinia as well as the stunning Vatican City. There is so much of interest and on top the heart-pumping excitement of the chase. I race through these novels - there's never a quiet enough moment to lay the book aside and I can't wait to find out what's going to happen next. And, as usual, I'm not disappointed! By the time I reach the final page, I feel as if I've been in a firefight or two of my own - my pulse races harder than Dan Roy's when he's ran up a mountainside! I love the graphic descriptions of the weaponry involved - and this from someone who would normally run in the opposite direction. But what makes this book so special is the quality of the story - a great story with lots of content with plenty of twists and turns. Gripping from beginning to end, this is not only a novel, but a complete series which I cannot recommend highly enough and I live in hope that we haven't seen the last of Mr. Roy.
My thanks to the author for my copy. This is my honest, original and unbiased review.
December 3, 2018
Action, Adventure and a strong storyline
This is Mick Bose’s 7 th Dan Roy book, and once again it doesn’t disappoint. When the government agencies employ Dan Roy to work alongside a CIA operative against Russian forces the story is going to get stormy!
This book touches upon human trafficking, and plots to change the world forever. An elaborate plot following Dan as he sets off for Sardinia in order to track down an ex Russian operative with an amazing track record, a name which brings fear to grown men an adventure begins.
In this book we once again see a bit of the background story of Dan and the reasons he is as he is. This book could be read as a stand alone book but I recommend you go to the beginning and follow Dan as he negotiates his way around staying alive.
This is Mick Bose’s 7 th Dan Roy book, and once again it doesn’t disappoint. When the government agencies employ Dan Roy to work alongside a CIA operative against Russian forces the story is going to get stormy!
This book touches upon human trafficking, and plots to change the world forever. An elaborate plot following Dan as he sets off for Sardinia in order to track down an ex Russian operative with an amazing track record, a name which brings fear to grown men an adventure begins.
In this book we once again see a bit of the background story of Dan and the reasons he is as he is. This book could be read as a stand alone book but I recommend you go to the beginning and follow Dan as he negotiates his way around staying alive.
June 3, 2020
Scorpion Down. Mick Bose
A young Russian girl. Kidnapped by brutal Russian slave traders. Now an assassin for them. She has no equals. The same girls sister has taken by the Russians, but rescued by an American CIA officer. The man is actually the father of both of the sisters. The one named Melanie becomes a CIA agent like her father. The assassin code named the Scorpion is initially hired to kill Dan Roy. But as fate turns out, they become lovers. Now the two sisters and Dan Roy are in Sardinia Italy. The man who abducted the Scorpion is in Italy with plans to destroy the Vatican. Again the two sisters life's and Dan's are entwined. This is a non stop action thriller of epic proportions. My highest recommendation!!!
A young Russian girl. Kidnapped by brutal Russian slave traders. Now an assassin for them. She has no equals. The same girls sister has taken by the Russians, but rescued by an American CIA officer. The man is actually the father of both of the sisters. The one named Melanie becomes a CIA agent like her father. The assassin code named the Scorpion is initially hired to kill Dan Roy. But as fate turns out, they become lovers. Now the two sisters and Dan Roy are in Sardinia Italy. The man who abducted the Scorpion is in Italy with plans to destroy the Vatican. Again the two sisters life's and Dan's are entwined. This is a non stop action thriller of epic proportions. My highest recommendation!!!
August 25, 2019
Another reviting page turner
The second Scorpion book did not disappoint. Absolutely love M. Bose books. He tells deeply engaging stories with complex characters and deals with very uncomfortable subject matters in a respectful way. Add to the mix is strong, highly intelligent and competent female characters that are central to the story. Kudos for that! The only thing I cannot forgive is identifying a place called The Bimini Big Game Club in two separate places in the book and insinuate that it is in Sardinia. No sir, The Bimini Big Game Club is in Bimini, The Bahamas and as a Bahamian I take umbrage to that gross error. Otherwise great series.
The second Scorpion book did not disappoint. Absolutely love M. Bose books. He tells deeply engaging stories with complex characters and deals with very uncomfortable subject matters in a respectful way. Add to the mix is strong, highly intelligent and competent female characters that are central to the story. Kudos for that! The only thing I cannot forgive is identifying a place called The Bimini Big Game Club in two separate places in the book and insinuate that it is in Sardinia. No sir, The Bimini Big Game Club is in Bimini, The Bahamas and as a Bahamian I take umbrage to that gross error. Otherwise great series.
September 14, 2018
This is definitely the best of the Dan Roy books to date, it was great to have him come up against his old adversary/lover (yes both) again in this complex, satisfying and yes exciting thriller.
We learn new things about both Dan and the Scorpion and how they got to where they are now. Even though this book does refer back to earlier books in the series it works extremely well as a stand-alone read.
I received an advance copy and have voluntarily written this review.
We learn new things about both Dan and the Scorpion and how they got to where they are now. Even though this book does refer back to earlier books in the series it works extremely well as a stand-alone read.
I received an advance copy and have voluntarily written this review.
September 17, 2018
The latest Dan Roy book brings him back in contact with Scorpion, but are they working together or against each other? This is another fast paced thriller that keeps you guessing as to who is pulling the strings to get the Scorpion to do their bidding, who is behind the attack on the Vatican and why, and what is Melania's story? Once you start reading this book, you won't want to put it down. Hopefully we will see more of Scorpion in future books.
December 4, 2018
"This Is One Boiling Thriller"
A young female has been tortured and left for dead. But she's not dead and she matures to become a deadly, fierce killer. There's a conspiracy looming from the Middle East and Russia against the U.S. Agent Dan Roy takes on the battle with a woman agent and they must face the vicious woman called the 'Scorpion.' The novel is fast-paced, stunning and gripping. A story I could not put down.
A young female has been tortured and left for dead. But she's not dead and she matures to become a deadly, fierce killer. There's a conspiracy looming from the Middle East and Russia against the U.S. Agent Dan Roy takes on the battle with a woman agent and they must face the vicious woman called the 'Scorpion.' The novel is fast-paced, stunning and gripping. A story I could not put down.
September 9, 2018
Scorpion Down starts in Russia and ends at the Vatican. A truly action-packed thriller, this is another Dan Roy thriller but there's more especially where there are 2 strong women who will stop at nothing if they think they are right. Such an unusual ending a must for people that like action intrigue and strong bold characters.
September 17, 2018
Excitement and Emotion
Dan Roy continues his struggles with the Scorpion as he is drawn into a plot involving human trafficking to finance an incredible terrorist attack. A lot of violence in the beginning that resolves into a cat and mouse game. Suspense all the way through and a big surprise at the end.
Dan Roy continues his struggles with the Scorpion as he is drawn into a plot involving human trafficking to finance an incredible terrorist attack. A lot of violence in the beginning that resolves into a cat and mouse game. Suspense all the way through and a big surprise at the end.
September 26, 2018
Fast paced , enjoyable, fun read. First Dan Roy book I've read and thoroughly enjoyed it. Personally familiar with a few of the locations that Dan Roy and Scorpion found themselves in and its obvious that the author did his research. Really good plot with a couple of twists that came out of the blue.
Will definitely look forward to the next chapter in this saga.
Will definitely look forward to the next chapter in this saga.
October 4, 2018
Great Series
The series gets better and better! Another page turner from Mick Bose. A Dan Roy thriller with lots of action twists and turns. The story begins with children smuggling of children. Explosice when the Scorpion and Dan Roy mingle again. Grab this one, highly recommend.
The series gets better and better! Another page turner from Mick Bose. A Dan Roy thriller with lots of action twists and turns. The story begins with children smuggling of children. Explosice when the Scorpion and Dan Roy mingle again. Grab this one, highly recommend.
October 5, 2018
An Outstanding Read!
The pace of this thriller is outstanding. I not only recommend this book but any others Mick Bose writes! His primary character comes off as real with human doubts and feelings and even allows primary action parts to female heroines. Outstanding tensions between the Scorpion, Melania, and Dan Roy. Full of surprising twists and turns. Highly recommended.
The pace of this thriller is outstanding. I not only recommend this book but any others Mick Bose writes! His primary character comes off as real with human doubts and feelings and even allows primary action parts to female heroines. Outstanding tensions between the Scorpion, Melania, and Dan Roy. Full of surprising twists and turns. Highly recommended.
November 4, 2018
Love this book
All of this series would be 5 start if not for the spelling and wrong words. Drives me nuts. With the talent this author has it’s unfortunate he doesn’t have his works proofed. I find at least 50 per book. But I LOVE the stories and characters so I keep reading them.
All of this series would be 5 start if not for the spelling and wrong words. Drives me nuts. With the talent this author has it’s unfortunate he doesn’t have his works proofed. I find at least 50 per book. But I LOVE the stories and characters so I keep reading them.
December 27, 2018
Fantastic!
I'm not even sure why I started reading the Dan Roy series, because it is not the type of book I generally read. But, I am glad I did. These books have kept me up nights reading, I just couldn't put them down. I will be reading every book by Mick Bose from now on. Truly an engaging series.
I'm not even sure why I started reading the Dan Roy series, because it is not the type of book I generally read. But, I am glad I did. These books have kept me up nights reading, I just couldn't put them down. I will be reading every book by Mick Bose from now on. Truly an engaging series.
September 20, 2018
Amazing author. Have thoroughly enjoyed this Dan Roy series. Every book has been thrilling.
Highly recommend all books in this series. Kept me activated. Suspense in every chapter. Intriguing from beginning to very last sentence.
Highly recommend all books in this series. Kept me activated. Suspense in every chapter. Intriguing from beginning to very last sentence.
October 15, 2018
Well worth the time.
Charaters are well developed. Which not always the case. This is the first one in the series that I have read. Got though a special via Goodreads. Will now start from the beginning.
Charaters are well developed. Which not always the case. This is the first one in the series that I have read. Got though a special via Goodreads. Will now start from the beginning.
November 8, 2018
Gripping
This is the only book in the series that I’ve read. It is suspenseful keeps you wanting more. Still able to understand the story without having to read the first 6 books in the series.
This is the only book in the series that I’ve read. It is suspenseful keeps you wanting more. Still able to understand the story without having to read the first 6 books in the series.
May 12, 2019
Great story
This is one of the best books in the series. Read them in order and this one ties together to make a great story with a lot of possibly for the next book. It is fast paced and will keep you guessing until the end. Very good story line and a great book.
This is one of the best books in the series. Read them in order and this one ties together to make a great story with a lot of possibly for the next book. It is fast paced and will keep you guessing until the end. Very good story line and a great book.
September 18, 2018
Scorpion Down/Dan Roy Excitement and action from beginning to the end. I go finished this book in one sitting. Waiting for the next book with Bates breath.
October 10, 2018
Fast-paced action. Believable characters. Plenty of intrigue.
October 13, 2018
BRILLIANT
Well written with lot's of twists and turns to keep you on edge and guessing what's going to happen next, and a great ending. Is this the last Dan Roy? I hope not!
Well written with lot's of twists and turns to keep you on edge and guessing what's going to happen next, and a great ending. Is this the last Dan Roy? I hope not!
October 17, 2018
Great series of books
I enjoyed this fast paced, thriller, mystery adventure series of books. Hopefully, there will be more books in the series.
I enjoyed this fast paced, thriller, mystery adventure series of books. Hopefully, there will be more books in the series.
November 11, 2018
Scorpion down is hard to put down
The latest Dan Roy thriller is just that, lots of action and suspense. Once I started reading the action just keeps getting better and better
The latest Dan Roy thriller is just that, lots of action and suspense. Once I started reading the action just keeps getting better and better
November 24, 2018
Mike keeps writing, I keep reading
I've enjoyed the entire Dan Roy series. What I like most is that the characters and the story are believable and easy to follow
I've enjoyed the entire Dan Roy series. What I like most is that the characters and the story are believable and easy to follow
November 25, 2018
A very good D read.
Good action; plot was well developed; characters were interesting and evenly used throughout the book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Good action; plot was well developed; characters were interesting and evenly used throughout the book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
December 11, 2018
Scorpion down No way Unputdownable
Well written absolutely readable with a brilliant twist to the tale now is Sergei still in the mix we await the answer
Well written absolutely readable with a brilliant twist to the tale now is Sergei still in the mix we await the answer
March 7, 2019
Living this series
Good read with twists and turns. On to book 8 and more Dan Roy and
hopefully a reunion of love .
Good read with twists and turns. On to book 8 and more Dan Roy and
hopefully a reunion of love .
March 9, 2019
Good read! I was caught right from the start.
Fast and enjoyable. A lot of action, which keeps you reading. If you like action this is for you. Can't wait for the next
Fast and enjoyable. A lot of action, which keeps you reading. If you like action this is for you. Can't wait for the next
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