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Matt Drake #19
The Blood King Legacy
The President abducted. Matt Drake's team targeted. The legacy of a madman.
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As Drake's team take a well-deserved rest in London, a young Russian tyrant's long-term plan of retribution hits fast and hard.In an audacious, devastating attack, the visiting President is snatched. London is in chaos, hit by multiple strikes as a new king of the criminal underworld rises to power.
The SPEAR team battle for their lives and the lives of all they love as they are directly targeted. Not for two years has there been such a personal, mortal threat to their lives. Still pursued, still fighting, and now with four of their team missing, they join a non-stop chase as the President is rushed out of the capital toward Paris, where the climatic, vengeful endgame awaits.
Matt Drake and his friends face their greatest threat yet as they try to save themselves and the President from their ultimate nemesis in this adrenalin-filled rollercoaster ride.
222 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 25, 2018
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David Leadbeater
90 books1,104 followersInternational bestselling author of twenty one thrillers, thirteen in the Matt Drake Action/Adventure series, also The Disavowed and Alicia Myles series'. All available for the Amazon Kindle.
Website - www.davidleadbeater.com
Reader of multiple genres. Husband. Father of two beautiful girls, aged 5 and 7. Joss Whedon fan.
Website - www.davidleadbeater.com
Reader of multiple genres. Husband. Father of two beautiful girls, aged 5 and 7. Joss Whedon fan.
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September 22, 2019
The latest in the Matt Drake series takes us on another rollercoaster ride with non-stop action from the first chapter. Matt and his team have earned some much needed downtime in London, cataloguing the weapons of the gods, when someone snatches the US President while he is in London to open the new US embassy. The team are in different locations when they get a call from Karin telling them they are under attack, but is the call too late for some?
A massive army of mercenaries is hunting the team down as the same time as the President is snatched, making their job even harder, but the team is resourceful, they rally and are soon on the trail of the President. What follows is a rollicking adventure we go from London to Paris, nipping at the heels of the kidnappers, all the time getting closer, but this new adversary is clever and always manages to be a step ahead. Matt and his friends are facing their most dangerous mission yet. Who is the new Blood King? Will they all escape with their lives?
I must admit, I have a bit of a crush on Matt Drake, and have followed him faithfully around the world for 19 books now, yet the series is as sharp as ever and I can't wait until number 20. If you want non-stop action and to spend a couple of hours not breathing, David Leadbeater is your guy. The series needs to be read in order, but I can't recommend it highly enough.
A massive army of mercenaries is hunting the team down as the same time as the President is snatched, making their job even harder, but the team is resourceful, they rally and are soon on the trail of the President. What follows is a rollicking adventure we go from London to Paris, nipping at the heels of the kidnappers, all the time getting closer, but this new adversary is clever and always manages to be a step ahead. Matt and his friends are facing their most dangerous mission yet. Who is the new Blood King? Will they all escape with their lives?
I must admit, I have a bit of a crush on Matt Drake, and have followed him faithfully around the world for 19 books now, yet the series is as sharp as ever and I can't wait until number 20. If you want non-stop action and to spend a couple of hours not breathing, David Leadbeater is your guy. The series needs to be read in order, but I can't recommend it highly enough.
February 11, 2020
The Blood King Legacy (Matt Drake Book 19) - a review by Rosemary Kenny
The original Blood King was Dmitri Kovalenko,slain by Matt Drake during a stunning climax to a SPEAR Team operation. Now his son, Luka, has taken up his father's reign of terror, eliminating enemies within his father's empire and gradually taking back control from those who would have muscled in on it and sent Luka to an early grave to join his father. Helped by his father's chief assassin to rebuild his power base and seize control, Luka now has a trained army of killers and the SPEARs and in particular Drake himself are his prime targets, as is President Coburn of the US and all of them,their loved ones and friends are in grave peril.Even former members of the Team like Karin Blake, their IT and comms expert, are targeted...where will the carnage of the Blood King's legacy vendetta end?Grab your copy of The Blood King Legacy, Book 19 in David Leadbeater's Matt Drake series as soon as you can - you'll want to read them all (in order of course)!
The original Blood King was Dmitri Kovalenko,slain by Matt Drake during a stunning climax to a SPEAR Team operation. Now his son, Luka, has taken up his father's reign of terror, eliminating enemies within his father's empire and gradually taking back control from those who would have muscled in on it and sent Luka to an early grave to join his father. Helped by his father's chief assassin to rebuild his power base and seize control, Luka now has a trained army of killers and the SPEARs and in particular Drake himself are his prime targets, as is President Coburn of the US and all of them,their loved ones and friends are in grave peril.Even former members of the Team like Karin Blake, their IT and comms expert, are targeted...where will the carnage of the Blood King's legacy vendetta end?Grab your copy of The Blood King Legacy, Book 19 in David Leadbeater's Matt Drake series as soon as you can - you'll want to read them all (in order of course)!
December 29, 2019
Another great adventure with the Spear team!
Mr. Leadbeater is one of my favorite authors. If you like non stop action, great characters, a fast pace storyline then this author is who you need to be reading. If you have never read any of his books then you are missing out. I can not recommend his books enough!
This story was a fast and deadly ride. This is a prime example why you kill the bad guys whole family. This story had it all, death, destruction, heartache, humor, sadness. Let’s just hope in the next book the gang can finally put down the Evil son of the Blood King and rescue their friends.
Mr. Leadbeater is one of my favorite authors. If you like non stop action, great characters, a fast pace storyline then this author is who you need to be reading. If you have never read any of his books then you are missing out. I can not recommend his books enough!
This story was a fast and deadly ride. This is a prime example why you kill the bad guys whole family. This story had it all, death, destruction, heartache, humor, sadness. Let’s just hope in the next book the gang can finally put down the Evil son of the Blood King and rescue their friends.
February 18, 2020
This is a fight for life or death
The spear team have never fought so hard not only to save them selves the team but the president of the USA and his family unfortunately some where lost one was saved and 4 are captured. The blood kings son is all out for vengeance he wants the whole spear team dead he will stop at nothing to get what he wants and cares naught for the lives of his men there are loads of twists and red herrings in this book and The author holds the key (no pun intended) to all the answers I highly recommend thus book
The spear team have never fought so hard not only to save them selves the team but the president of the USA and his family unfortunately some where lost one was saved and 4 are captured. The blood kings son is all out for vengeance he wants the whole spear team dead he will stop at nothing to get what he wants and cares naught for the lives of his men there are loads of twists and red herrings in this book and The author holds the key (no pun intended) to all the answers I highly recommend thus book
December 28, 2018
I wanted to like this book but.....
It never caught my interest. Maybe if I had read earlier episodes I might have found the characters interesting but I simply did not care about any of them. I found the plot uninteresting and plodding. Then another pet peeve of mine, the ploy of a seemingly insecure author as the story ends but there are unresolved issues so one has to purchase the next book to discover what happens....it didn't work here as I don't care.
It never caught my interest. Maybe if I had read earlier episodes I might have found the characters interesting but I simply did not care about any of them. I found the plot uninteresting and plodding. Then another pet peeve of mine, the ploy of a seemingly insecure author as the story ends but there are unresolved issues so one has to purchase the next book to discover what happens....it didn't work here as I don't care.
November 28, 2018
Another great adventure from D.L.
I have this book 5🌟 for the full on nature of the storyline. Exactly what I've come to expect from David. He keeps you engrossed in the storyline from start to finish. Spear have been in lots of sticky situations but is one going to finish them. Roll on next book and we find out of they survive the mayhem that is ahead of them.
I have this book 5🌟 for the full on nature of the storyline. Exactly what I've come to expect from David. He keeps you engrossed in the storyline from start to finish. Spear have been in lots of sticky situations but is one going to finish them. Roll on next book and we find out of they survive the mayhem that is ahead of them.
December 21, 2018
An assault on the senses!!
This book is an edge-of-your-seat, action-packed full-on assault! Just plain awesome. Far better than a few of the more recent Drake books where it seemed that the author had slowed things down to the point where I was considering cutting my losses ...... Which of the other Leadbeater series is going to replicate Drake 21??
This book is an edge-of-your-seat, action-packed full-on assault! Just plain awesome. Far better than a few of the more recent Drake books where it seemed that the author had slowed things down to the point where I was considering cutting my losses ...... Which of the other Leadbeater series is going to replicate Drake 21??
March 13, 2019
In true Matt Drake e this starts at full speed and never slows down, the team are having some well earned R & R well all hell breaks loose and no one knows who is causing all the mayhem and why. Will they all live to see another day who knows not even them. Brilliant David and looking forward to the next
October 26, 2018
Woa!
I feel battered, bruised, and dissatisfied. Dissatisfied because I finished this book too quickly and because I have to wait for the next one in January. For those of you who haven't yet, please read all David Leadbeaters books and enjoy the adventure. Roll on January.
I feel battered, bruised, and dissatisfied. Dissatisfied because I finished this book too quickly and because I have to wait for the next one in January. For those of you who haven't yet, please read all David Leadbeaters books and enjoy the adventure. Roll on January.
December 11, 2018
Best of the series
Of all the unbelievable adventures this group
has fought through, this seemed the most
realistic. Sadly, I think it was the jolt from the losses
that did it. Looking forward to the new wrinkles promised
for this great series.
Of all the unbelievable adventures this group
has fought through, this seemed the most
realistic. Sadly, I think it was the jolt from the losses
that did it. Looking forward to the new wrinkles promised
for this great series.
March 17, 2019
Another fast paced read.
Ledbetter just keeps cranking these out. Fun plots keep you guessing what will happen next. There's always a hook for the next book.
Only glitch in this one is an American kid calling Mum instead of Mom. So British.
Ledbetter just keeps cranking these out. Fun plots keep you guessing what will happen next. There's always a hook for the next book.
Only glitch in this one is an American kid calling Mum instead of Mom. So British.
March 25, 2019
Non stop action as team SPEAR return, as does the Blood King, set upon revenge and leaving a path of destruction. Good book as ever, the pace never lets up, as the team race to save the president and stop this new threat.
December 1, 2020
What a great read, exciting from start to finish. The team certainly had their work cut out for them following the Blood King. Plenty of twists, turns and unexpected shocks for them all. Gripping stuff, looking forward to the next book.
October 28, 2018
Wow, just keeps getting better!!
Action at every page. I can sleep safe at night knowing these people are out saving the world. Feel as if they are real. Known them for years!!
Action at every page. I can sleep safe at night knowing these people are out saving the world. Feel as if they are real. Known them for years!!
October 29, 2018
What can i say????????
Like Game of Thrones, no one is safe!!!!!! As always David Leadbeater produces another exciting Spear Team tale. Can't wait for the next installment.
Like Game of Thrones, no one is safe!!!!!! As always David Leadbeater produces another exciting Spear Team tale. Can't wait for the next installment.
October 30, 2018
My goodness, what a roller coaster of action, threat and emotion! I loved it, and can't wait for the next one.
November 10, 2018
Exhausting.
Whew!!!! I am absolutely exhausted after reading this adrenaline overloaded adventure. Can't wait for the rest of this story. Well done.
Whew!!!! I am absolutely exhausted after reading this adrenaline overloaded adventure. Can't wait for the rest of this story. Well done.
November 11, 2018
Literally Non-Stop
This story literally was non-stop action w/ a twist around every corner. It was a wild ride and I can’t wait to read what happens next!!
This story literally was non-stop action w/ a twist around every corner. It was a wild ride and I can’t wait to read what happens next!!
November 24, 2018
Another page Turner
Another hit by the author. I finished this book in days and can't wait for the next book!! I'm patiently waiting.
Another hit by the author. I finished this book in days and can't wait for the next book!! I'm patiently waiting.
January 29, 2019
Unable to put it down
Once started I couldn't stop reading. A gentle pace to start and then full throttle. Looking forward to the next book
Once started I couldn't stop reading. A gentle pace to start and then full throttle. Looking forward to the next book
March 2, 2020
Shocks and horrors
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March 3, 2020
Wow. The excitement does not end
Matt Drake and the SPEAR team fight to save the world and the action never ends. Great stories, interesting characters and lots of action.
Matt Drake and the SPEAR team fight to save the world and the action never ends. Great stories, interesting characters and lots of action.
March 31, 2021
Gripping
What a belting read. I sat down with a coffee and started to read, three coffees later and one book read in one sitting, not many books grip you like that.
What a belting read. I sat down with a coffee and started to read, three coffees later and one book read in one sitting, not many books grip you like that.
March 28, 2019
A bit off a sad one
Some of the team do not make it in this book. At one point I thought that none would survive? This book is the first part so what will be the fate of Mat Drake and co..
Some of the team do not make it in this book. At one point I thought that none would survive? This book is the first part so what will be the fate of Mat Drake and co..
May 4, 2023
The President abducted. Matt Drake's team targeted. The legacy of a madman.
.
As Drake's team take a well-deserved rest in London, a young Russian tyrant's long-term plan of retribution hits fast and hard.
In an audacious, devastating attack, the visiting President is snatched. London is in chaos, hit by multiple strikes as a new king of the criminal underworld rises to power.
The SPEAR team battle for their lives and the lives of all they love as they are directly targeted. Not for two years has there been such a personal, mortal threat to their lives. Still pursued, still fighting, and now with four of their team missing, they join a non-stop chase as the President is rushed out of the capital toward Paris, where the climatic, vengeful endgame awaits.
Matt Drake and his friends face their greatest threat yet as they try to save themselves and the President from their ultimate nemesis in this adrenalin-filled rollercoaster ride.
.
As Drake's team take a well-deserved rest in London, a young Russian tyrant's long-term plan of retribution hits fast and hard.
In an audacious, devastating attack, the visiting President is snatched. London is in chaos, hit by multiple strikes as a new king of the criminal underworld rises to power.
The SPEAR team battle for their lives and the lives of all they love as they are directly targeted. Not for two years has there been such a personal, mortal threat to their lives. Still pursued, still fighting, and now with four of their team missing, they join a non-stop chase as the President is rushed out of the capital toward Paris, where the climatic, vengeful endgame awaits.
Matt Drake and his friends face their greatest threat yet as they try to save themselves and the President from their ultimate nemesis in this adrenalin-filled rollercoaster ride.
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