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Rasputin's Legacy
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The Cold War. A backdrop to betrayal. A playground for spies.
A renegade general mobilizes to overthrow the Russian regime and gain control of his country's military arsenal.
The world is on the brink of war.
Annihilation menaces.
To stop him, the US president sends covert operator Atcho deep inside Siberia. Failure could spell nuclear annihilation - and a relentless investigative reporter pursues Atcho, certain that he is the shooter in an assassination attempt.
Worse yet, Atcho's beautiful fiancée, a former CIA operative, goes rogue to save him.
If you love Reacher, Bourne, and Smiley, you’ll love this international espionage thriller because Atcho is a relentless hero who fights hardest when the chips are down, bleeds when cut, and is his own man. Don't miss this nail biter that Carmine Zozzora, producer of Die Hard with Vengeance calls, "Pure Gold."
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"With this page-turning thriller, Lee connects the brooding mystic Rasputin to the Cold War, traces his dark influence into the present, and makes it relevant to today's churning events. Stunning!" Bill Thompson, editor of Stephen King's Carrie and John Grisham's The Firm >
330 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2019
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Lee Jackson
17 books539 followersMy Tagline: Lee Jackson Brings Heat To The Cold War. I write Historical Thriller Fiction - particularly surrounding the Cold War. Having lived in Morocco, Germany, Costa Rica, and of course in the United States; and, having been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan for a combined 38 months, I've been up-close-and personal with many different cultures. I graduated from West Point and Boston University, resulting in a front row seat on many pivotal events. I live in Texas with my wife. My first novel, "Curse The Moon" was published on 10 December 2013. I publish under my own name, Lee Jackson.
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October 20, 2017
Set in the 1980s and with actual speaking roles for both Gorbachev and Reagan, this is a frothy concoction of super spies, deadly double agents, a scheme to take control of Russia and some stinking fish soup. It’s boy’s own escapism pulled off with the ghostly bearded shadow of Rasputin hanging over every page of it.
Jackson clearly wants to have as much fun as he can and so – into an already packed narrative – also throws a fiancée with a grudge and a dogged investigative journalist. I did wonder whether there might be too many component parts, if the book might be over-extending itself, as surely there was no way Jackson could get them to fit altogether. But if you go with it, it’s a cracking yarn that has all the over the top drama and excitement of an old-fashioned Bond film. A bomb-countdown finale and all!
Jackson clearly wants to have as much fun as he can and so – into an already packed narrative – also throws a fiancée with a grudge and a dogged investigative journalist. I did wonder whether there might be too many component parts, if the book might be over-extending itself, as surely there was no way Jackson could get them to fit altogether. But if you go with it, it’s a cracking yarn that has all the over the top drama and excitement of an old-fashioned Bond film. A bomb-countdown finale and all!
December 5, 2017
I originally was interested in this book because of the mention of Rasputin and the Romanovs. While that was a part of all the intrigue, I found the full plot of the book to be even more thrilling than I expected. We are treated to "appearances" by both Reagan and Gorbachev....and there is a surprise identity "reveal" at the end of the book as well.
While this is a novel, it is based on actual events and the main character is based on a real person (there is information about that at the end of the book). It tends to be a little over the top at times, reminiscent of a James Bond movie. In spite of that, or maybe because of it, I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. I couldn't wait to see how various people or groups of people were going to get out of their situations and complete the mission.
Overall, this is a well-written book with lots of action and surprising twists. I would highly recommend it to fans of thrillers, spy stories, and/or political thrillers.
I received this book through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.
While this is a novel, it is based on actual events and the main character is based on a real person (there is information about that at the end of the book). It tends to be a little over the top at times, reminiscent of a James Bond movie. In spite of that, or maybe because of it, I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. I couldn't wait to see how various people or groups of people were going to get out of their situations and complete the mission.
Overall, this is a well-written book with lots of action and surprising twists. I would highly recommend it to fans of thrillers, spy stories, and/or political thrillers.
I received this book through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.
July 8, 2017
Lee Jackson has hit another "home run" with his second book featuring Atcho. Jackson writes incredible fiction that is part historical fiction and part "what if" fiction. The author's long military career brought him to all the corners of the earth, making his plot that covers DC, Paris, Siberia, Moscow very vivid. Although this book can stand alone, it is very helpful to have read Book 1 to know and understand the back story of Atcho. The intricate details of CIA and KGB operations, along with incredible weapon, tactics, and scenes of combat are entirely believable, also most likely the result of the author's own journey from West Point through an entire army career. This author is definitely a peer to Brad Thor and Robert Ludlum. For those of us who "lived through" the cold war, this book is especially interesting. For the younger readers who are watching Putin on the world stage, remember that Putin was a career KGB agent, who could probably play any of the KGB operatives that Jackson has created to go against Atcho. The plot movies very fast, and lots of action , intrigue, twists and turns, etc. Really looking forward to Book #3. Strong work Stonewall Jackson.
September 7, 2018
The author has devised an excellent plot around the Cold War. The mystique of political figure heads who have shaped the 20th century are brought to life in this novel. One of the most infamous Russian legends Rasputin rears his head as a group of his followers are influenced by a Soviet General who thinks he is a direct descendant and wants to use the group in order to overthrow the present regime. This brings the American President into the conflict and has to employ an undercover agent. The story runs at pace and the political and economic differences are expertly described. The icing on the cake is the fact that people want to follow and worship extraordinary characters from their history in order to keep their spirit and beliefs alive.
Another brilliantly novel from Lee Jackson who enthralls and excites his readers. Just goes to show that waiting for authors books are well worth the wait.
Another brilliantly novel from Lee Jackson who enthralls and excites his readers. Just goes to show that waiting for authors books are well worth the wait.
December 7, 2017
I am a fan of Lee Jackson. I have read a few of his other books and they are different from other books – deeper, more thorough.
Rasputin’s Legacy reminds me of my favorite crime television shows wrapped in a book – crime, corruption, darkness – something you would expect to be on your screen, not in your hands.
I didn’t feel like I was missing a ton – not enough to detract me from this book – but I do wish I would have read the first book so that I could have more of the background on Atcho. It is definitely a book I will be grabbing to read so I can follow more of Atcho and get background on what he had gone through previous to this journey.
This is definitely a must read if you enjoy more of the past/historical reads that keep you on the edge of your seat.
Rasputin’s Legacy reminds me of my favorite crime television shows wrapped in a book – crime, corruption, darkness – something you would expect to be on your screen, not in your hands.
I didn’t feel like I was missing a ton – not enough to detract me from this book – but I do wish I would have read the first book so that I could have more of the background on Atcho. It is definitely a book I will be grabbing to read so I can follow more of Atcho and get background on what he had gone through previous to this journey.
This is definitely a must read if you enjoy more of the past/historical reads that keep you on the edge of your seat.
December 8, 2017
Quite a bit of this book is true--part of it is fiction. It is based on the life of a man called Achoo. It will take you through a period of history that very few of us in the United States were ever told about-The Cold War era. The ending may give you chills as it shows how someone present day and much in the news came into power!!
This book will captivate history lovers as well as those who love thrillers.
I really don't want to say more or I might give up the story--all I can say is read it--and be sure to read all the pages in the back where you will be told what is fact and what is fiction!
RASPUTIN'S LEGACY
This book will captivate history lovers as well as those who love thrillers.
I really don't want to say more or I might give up the story--all I can say is read it--and be sure to read all the pages in the back where you will be told what is fact and what is fiction!
RASPUTIN'S LEGACY
December 10, 2017
I spent a lot of time trying to find the right words to express how I feel about this book. It makes you feel like you're right in the midst of a cold war action thriller, but not in a cheesy-over-the-top Hollywood effects way. More of a gritty, seat-of-your-pants, heart pounding, spy versus spy. This adds a new dimension to the cold war, as the reader races with Atcho and team against the clock to stop a psychotic spy who's back from the dead, and who isn't afraid to pick up some revenge on his way to fulfilling his destiny, as leader of the world.
received for free from author as a gift
received for free from author as a gift
July 2, 2017
I loved the first book in this series and this second installment of the adventures of Atcho is a great addition. This is a gripping page turner, which I have to say upfront would make a great film. The story is set when Gorbachev was putting an end to the cold war, leading to the break up of the Soviet Union, which did not endear him to many of his colleagues in the Kremlin. The plot is clever and original, weaving bits of Russian history such as references to Rasputin into an exciting thriller. Interesting characters and loads of action! Highly recommended.
January 4, 2020
Not bad, not great. Worth 2.5 stars. I rounded up because it held my attention until I finished it. This is a genre I’m generally a little embarassed to admit I enjoy. I consider the Ian Fleming stuff to be at one extreme, this book is about 1/2 way to the other end of that spectrum, where the really good stuff, Graham Greene / Somerset Maugham / John LeCarre is found.
August 25, 2017
I received this book as an advanced reader book. In exchange I offered an honest review.
One of the nice things about being able to read eBooks is that I can look at a lot of different types. When I was much younger I read a lot of different types of books. As I got older with less time to read, most of what I read was for school or work. I am now coming around to reading a variety of books. Rasputin's Legacy was a book that looked interesting so I picked it up.
Our hero, with the interesting name Atcho, has done a service to the Russian/US relationships during the Regan era that took place during the first book in this series. To the authors credit, this not one of those books that you have to read the rest of the series to understand this one. What little you have to know is conveyed in a quick and concise style as it is needed.
Because of his service to both countries from the first book, when a man claims to be a descendant of both the czars of Russia and Rasputin, a mystic to the last of the czars, Atcho is chosen to try to stop him. Why? Because in the first book, Atcho had killed him, or so he thought. Also, the CIA and the KGB can not act openly, so things have to be done rather secretively. And, by the way, the man happens to have a nuclear bomb.
With the backdrop of the cold war, our hero and his team, some willing but not all, try to make there way to stop the takeover of Russia.
Stay till the end. Some people are not whom they seem to be in this story.
Writing is clean, and true to the characters. I recommend it to anyone looking for a good suspense story. Except for the violence, it is one that I could recommend to most people I know. Of course, a cold war era book has to have some violence so that is to be expected if you pick it up.
One of the nice things about being able to read eBooks is that I can look at a lot of different types. When I was much younger I read a lot of different types of books. As I got older with less time to read, most of what I read was for school or work. I am now coming around to reading a variety of books. Rasputin's Legacy was a book that looked interesting so I picked it up.
Our hero, with the interesting name Atcho, has done a service to the Russian/US relationships during the Regan era that took place during the first book in this series. To the authors credit, this not one of those books that you have to read the rest of the series to understand this one. What little you have to know is conveyed in a quick and concise style as it is needed.
Because of his service to both countries from the first book, when a man claims to be a descendant of both the czars of Russia and Rasputin, a mystic to the last of the czars, Atcho is chosen to try to stop him. Why? Because in the first book, Atcho had killed him, or so he thought. Also, the CIA and the KGB can not act openly, so things have to be done rather secretively. And, by the way, the man happens to have a nuclear bomb.
With the backdrop of the cold war, our hero and his team, some willing but not all, try to make there way to stop the takeover of Russia.
Stay till the end. Some people are not whom they seem to be in this story.
Writing is clean, and true to the characters. I recommend it to anyone looking for a good suspense story. Except for the violence, it is one that I could recommend to most people I know. Of course, a cold war era book has to have some violence so that is to be expected if you pick it up.
July 12, 2017
Not Kindle Unlimited, actually got this one as arc or either here's a free book, hope you enjoy it but also review it, one of my tbr {read} review books, all my own free will, no compensations etc blah blah
When Ronald Reagan asks covert operator and West Point graduate Atcho to execute an impossible assignment, he finds himself on a deadly mission deep in Siberia with no support. His foe is a Soviet general bent on gaining control of the USSR's nuclear weaponry. At the back of Atcho's mind is that the country he is sent to save is the same Superpower that helped enslave Cuba, his beloved birthplace. Out of the gloom surrounding the murders of the brooding mystic Rasputin and the Russian royal family, emerges the evil that survived World War II. It fomented the Cold War and propelled their effects into the modern age on a global scale. Atcho must avert their horrors, yet to be imagined. Will he be able to set aside his personal feelings and help save not only his adopted country, but the world?
Trying to get this to post for second time. I remember doing it, because said something about always liked real people in fictional or possible fictional situations.
Curse The Moon (Cold War Series Book 1)
Rasputin's Legacy: Cold War Series, Book 2
When Ronald Reagan asks covert operator and West Point graduate Atcho to execute an impossible assignment, he finds himself on a deadly mission deep in Siberia with no support. His foe is a Soviet general bent on gaining control of the USSR's nuclear weaponry. At the back of Atcho's mind is that the country he is sent to save is the same Superpower that helped enslave Cuba, his beloved birthplace. Out of the gloom surrounding the murders of the brooding mystic Rasputin and the Russian royal family, emerges the evil that survived World War II. It fomented the Cold War and propelled their effects into the modern age on a global scale. Atcho must avert their horrors, yet to be imagined. Will he be able to set aside his personal feelings and help save not only his adopted country, but the world?
Trying to get this to post for second time. I remember doing it, because said something about always liked real people in fictional or possible fictional situations.
Curse The Moon (Cold War Series Book 1)
Rasputin's Legacy: Cold War Series, Book 2
December 6, 2017
You are transported back to the early 80's in Rasputin's Legacy when Ronald Reagan, and Mikhail Gorbachev where in power, now whilst these men are very real the story is very much not! Lee Jackson has created a spy thriller that reminded me of the early Bond movies, set in the Cold War era with Russia and America pitied against each other, though in this case they are both joining forces to help thwart a plot to overthrow the Soviet Government.
Atcho is our American Agent, and whilst reading I discovered that a lot has happened to him in a previous book which I didn't realise when starting this one, it did not hinder this story though there were a few moments where reading the previous book would have been helpful to get a better picture of Atcho and his nemesis Yermolov.
What initially drew me to the book was the aspect of Rasputin - the Tsars and the mad monk have fascinated me along with Russian History for a long time, and throw into the mix a great spy novel interwoven around the idea of Rasputin's bloodline and religious sect just made me want to read it even more.
If you love spy, action thrillers then this is for you.
Atcho is our American Agent, and whilst reading I discovered that a lot has happened to him in a previous book which I didn't realise when starting this one, it did not hinder this story though there were a few moments where reading the previous book would have been helpful to get a better picture of Atcho and his nemesis Yermolov.
What initially drew me to the book was the aspect of Rasputin - the Tsars and the mad monk have fascinated me along with Russian History for a long time, and throw into the mix a great spy novel interwoven around the idea of Rasputin's bloodline and religious sect just made me want to read it even more.
If you love spy, action thrillers then this is for you.
May 31, 2018
A well known undercover agent with a retired ex-CIA friend is in the same building as Gorbatschow and Reagan, they wink at him, the press is seeing it and all this because another CIA agent in France goes for a drink, stumbles into a meeting of Russians and a guy who should be dead sits there. They let the CIA agent go, let him sent a message to his handler and then kill him.
The well known undercover agent is now a real estate guru and plans to get married to his girlfriend which is working a an analyst at ..... guess ?
Before there is a breakin at his house, where the professionals planting bugs the police and the agent couldn’t find, but the ex-CIA friend who tells the police that he is an ex-......bla bla bla, what than gets to an investigating reporter who finds the uncercover agent/real estate guru in the library reading a book about Rasputin .........well and this was only in 37 pages of the book and he didn’t even get off to find the Russian(he killed years before), kill him again and save Russia and the world from another Rasputin. Well ? I stopped reading there ........any questions why ?
The well known undercover agent is now a real estate guru and plans to get married to his girlfriend which is working a an analyst at ..... guess ?
Before there is a breakin at his house, where the professionals planting bugs the police and the agent couldn’t find, but the ex-CIA friend who tells the police that he is an ex-......bla bla bla, what than gets to an investigating reporter who finds the uncercover agent/real estate guru in the library reading a book about Rasputin .........well and this was only in 37 pages of the book and he didn’t even get off to find the Russian(he killed years before), kill him again and save Russia and the world from another Rasputin. Well ? I stopped reading there ........any questions why ?
July 6, 2017
I loved this sequel to the author's "Curse the Moon". It brilliantly continued the story of a Cuban turned West Pointer [US Military Academy], freedom fighter, and international hero. In this book, our protagonist Atcho rediscovers a Cold War villain and an eerie link back to the early 1900s Russian madman Rasputin. Equally important, Atcho constantly relives the strong bonds of family and friends. I found this tale to be a page burner with well-researched detail of CIA and KGB operations, weaponry and tactics. While the endgame is somewhat predictable [based on history], the journey there is packed with unlikely twists and turns. If you're a Cold War buff, particularly the 1991 Soviet Putsch, this book is a nail biter. I'm looking forward to a Book 3, hopefully involving Atcho's daughter and son-in-law.
Disclosure: I received an ARC under no obligation to review. I do so freely and unbiased.
Disclosure: I received an ARC under no obligation to review. I do so freely and unbiased.
July 27, 2017
A rare gem. Simply stunning!
One doesn't often find Cold War thrillers that reach the heights of a Le Carrè, Deighton or Clancy, but Rasputin's Legacy by Lee Jackson has done so with ease.
The combination of the allure of Rasputin still casting his dubious influence decades after his death, combined with the presence of Atcho, the West Point graduate and Cuban resistance fighter first found in Jackson's Curse the Moon was too great to resist.
Meticulous research together with the intricate interweaving of historical fact and ingeniously devised fiction almost had me double-checking my memory at times just to reassure myself that this was indeed a fictional rendering of the events leading up to the attempted putsch and ousting of Mikhail Gorbachov in 1991. That's the brilliance of this tale, the plausibility.
Can't recommend this sequence of books highly enough and eagerly await the next.
One doesn't often find Cold War thrillers that reach the heights of a Le Carrè, Deighton or Clancy, but Rasputin's Legacy by Lee Jackson has done so with ease.
The combination of the allure of Rasputin still casting his dubious influence decades after his death, combined with the presence of Atcho, the West Point graduate and Cuban resistance fighter first found in Jackson's Curse the Moon was too great to resist.
Meticulous research together with the intricate interweaving of historical fact and ingeniously devised fiction almost had me double-checking my memory at times just to reassure myself that this was indeed a fictional rendering of the events leading up to the attempted putsch and ousting of Mikhail Gorbachov in 1991. That's the brilliance of this tale, the plausibility.
Can't recommend this sequence of books highly enough and eagerly await the next.
June 28, 2017
Tight action, carefully woven strands of plot, a too-realistic storyline make this a seat-gripping thriller I would NOT want to even suspect in real life! Atcho, a deep operative, is called upon by an old friend, a retired CIA officer, at the request of the President, to stop an international disaster. The President’s trust in Atcho stems from his great skill and his familiarity with the target. His fiancée, Sofia, refuses to stay out of it—after all, she has extensive experience unknown to Atcho. In order to pull off this mission, several people have to align with, double-cross allies, and even doubt friends.
I suspect Lee Jackson is an operative in his own right, but don’t breathe a word of that! Thank you, sir, for a truly exciting book.
I suspect Lee Jackson is an operative in his own right, but don’t breathe a word of that! Thank you, sir, for a truly exciting book.
December 14, 2017
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Rasputin’s Legacy by Lee Jackson is set in the Cold War era and is centred around a rogue Russian general attempting to stage a coup and covert operator Atcho who goes deep inside Siberia to stop him.
I have a bit of a lame reason for wanting to read this book. I saw ‘Rasputin’ in the title and my fascination with his story attracted me. Rasputin’s Legacy doesn’t revolve around the man himself as much as I thought or would have liked, but by no means am I disappointed by what I read.
The prologue sets the book up for great things, which continue right through until the very end. There is no end to the twists and turns in this book and it is rather heavily based in the political sphere, the CIA and the KGB. However, there wasn’t a time when I felt lost or in over my head with the language used. Jackson is actually a retired Infantry Officer in the US Army and it really shows in his writing – he must have experience explaining complex matters in layman’s terms. However, my favourite aspect of Jackson’s writing is how well he was able to blend fact and fiction together. Sometimes I needed to pause and check if what he described actually happened in reality!
Every character in this book, whether likeable or not, was very smart and extremely well-written. However, there were two in particular that stood out to me. Tony Collins, the Washington Post journalist was a breath of fresh air amongst a cast almost solely working in governmental roles. He was also a great example of just how influential the media can be. However, it is Sophia who is my favourite. The only female character in the book, it seemed at first she would simply play the role of Atcho’s fiancée. How excited was I when she became a former CIA operative who goes rogue to save him. Jackson brought to the forefront a strong, independent female character who could hold her own in a male-dominated area and I applaud him for that.
Finally, I just want to state that this is the second book in the series but can certainly be read as a standalone book. At the beginning, like me, you might feel like there is a gap missing in the story but don’t fear, all the information you need is provided to truly enjoy Rasputin’s Legacy.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Rasputin’s Legacy by Lee Jackson is set in the Cold War era and is centred around a rogue Russian general attempting to stage a coup and covert operator Atcho who goes deep inside Siberia to stop him.
I have a bit of a lame reason for wanting to read this book. I saw ‘Rasputin’ in the title and my fascination with his story attracted me. Rasputin’s Legacy doesn’t revolve around the man himself as much as I thought or would have liked, but by no means am I disappointed by what I read.
The prologue sets the book up for great things, which continue right through until the very end. There is no end to the twists and turns in this book and it is rather heavily based in the political sphere, the CIA and the KGB. However, there wasn’t a time when I felt lost or in over my head with the language used. Jackson is actually a retired Infantry Officer in the US Army and it really shows in his writing – he must have experience explaining complex matters in layman’s terms. However, my favourite aspect of Jackson’s writing is how well he was able to blend fact and fiction together. Sometimes I needed to pause and check if what he described actually happened in reality!
Every character in this book, whether likeable or not, was very smart and extremely well-written. However, there were two in particular that stood out to me. Tony Collins, the Washington Post journalist was a breath of fresh air amongst a cast almost solely working in governmental roles. He was also a great example of just how influential the media can be. However, it is Sophia who is my favourite. The only female character in the book, it seemed at first she would simply play the role of Atcho’s fiancée. How excited was I when she became a former CIA operative who goes rogue to save him. Jackson brought to the forefront a strong, independent female character who could hold her own in a male-dominated area and I applaud him for that.
Finally, I just want to state that this is the second book in the series but can certainly be read as a standalone book. At the beginning, like me, you might feel like there is a gap missing in the story but don’t fear, all the information you need is provided to truly enjoy Rasputin’s Legacy.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 24, 2018
Finally a Spy/Thriller Novel with no Profanity
Finally a spy thriller with no profanity and no sex scenes. The story engaged me from beginning to end, and didn't go off into sub-plots that had nothing to do with story. The author kept it interesting by weaving in fact with fiction. It's hard to find a spy-thriller author that weaves a story without their characters using profanity every time they open their mouth. Just because some people in the military talk that way, not everyone does and I feel if you are a master storyteller, a wordsmith, you can convey that without the actual use of profanity. Really enjoyed this book and will read his fist one and can't wait till others come out in this series.
Finally a spy thriller with no profanity and no sex scenes. The story engaged me from beginning to end, and didn't go off into sub-plots that had nothing to do with story. The author kept it interesting by weaving in fact with fiction. It's hard to find a spy-thriller author that weaves a story without their characters using profanity every time they open their mouth. Just because some people in the military talk that way, not everyone does and I feel if you are a master storyteller, a wordsmith, you can convey that without the actual use of profanity. Really enjoyed this book and will read his fist one and can't wait till others come out in this series.
July 8, 2017
This is a thriller that will keep you in suspense from page one to the unexpected kick at the end. You can feel cold of the Siberian wasteland as a purloined bomb is transported to the hold of a giant new aircraft at a KGB facility. The characters are well-defined and appropriate to the role they are playing. Part of the suspense involves a female agent using covert methods to locate and join her lover, Atcho, the man called upon to thwart the scheme to wipe out Russia and America by triggering a nuclear war. Some very interesting personalities are displayed on both sides of the conflict. The style of writing is rich and clear, and draws the reader in emotionally as the story continues.
July 8, 2017
“Rasputin’s Legacy” is a masterful Cold War thriller. The author continues the story of Cold War intrigue that he began in “Curse The Moon”. While this book stands on its own, I recommend that the reader begin with “Curse The Moon” in order to gain a better understanding of Atcho and the other characters. In this installment, the United States and the Soviet Union have joined forces to stop a plot to overthrow the Soviet government. This fast paced story provides a number of plot twists to keep the reader in suspense from start to finish.
July 31, 2017
A well written book with a tightly woven, intricate plot and well developed, intriguing characters who play off one another beautifully. Jackson moves his story through history from the time of the Russian revolution and Rasputin to the cold war to the time of Ronald Reagan and pulls the threads from these disparate times to produce an entertaining read.
I requested and received an Advance Reader Copy of this book. My review is voluntary and the opinions entirely my own.
I requested and received an Advance Reader Copy of this book. My review is voluntary and the opinions entirely my own.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 31, 2017
Riviting
What a fascinating, riveting story. I could not put it down. I think I read it in 3 days. The Author Lee Jackson did an absolutely great job in keeping your interest, giving visual scenery and seen to use as much factual documentation were possible. This is the products I like in a story. Is it a true story or fictional, did it happen or could it happen in the future.
What a fascinating, riveting story. I could not put it down. I think I read it in 3 days. The Author Lee Jackson did an absolutely great job in keeping your interest, giving visual scenery and seen to use as much factual documentation were possible. This is the products I like in a story. Is it a true story or fictional, did it happen or could it happen in the future.
November 5, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review
This was a very quick read for me, but that doesn't mean that the story was substandard. Actually, it was just the opposite as the story was topnotch. The action was intense and gripping, situations could have been right out of 60's cold war operatives, and the characters were three dimensional with depth and character. There was also a dry ironic type of humor thrown into the mix also. A good quick read
This was a very quick read for me, but that doesn't mean that the story was substandard. Actually, it was just the opposite as the story was topnotch. The action was intense and gripping, situations could have been right out of 60's cold war operatives, and the characters were three dimensional with depth and character. There was also a dry ironic type of humor thrown into the mix also. A good quick read
July 2, 2017
Great characters in a intricate story. Lots of action and non-stop intrigue as the story winds it's way across the map. Twists and turns straight out of real life and real possibilities. Entertaining and thought provoking.
I received a free advance review copy of this story. The review is my own honest opinion.
I am looking forward to more from Lee.
I received a free advance review copy of this story. The review is my own honest opinion.
I am looking forward to more from Lee.
July 4, 2017
A superb book!! A gripping story, totally believable scenario, full of twists and turns, and a feeling that you are losing control as everyone is joining the fray with their own personal agendas. In Atcho we have another great operative, but one who is totally unpredictable. An unputdownable book! An absolute must read for all thriller fans.
November 4, 2017
Historical Fiction Illuminates The Mind
I truly enjoyed reading this story of the Cuban legacy in our country, along with the Russian legacy. Our country in the US Of A is diverse and this is good; it necessitates that the American public stay informed concerning the culture of our countrymen!
I truly enjoyed reading this story of the Cuban legacy in our country, along with the Russian legacy. Our country in the US Of A is diverse and this is good; it necessitates that the American public stay informed concerning the culture of our countrymen!
December 29, 2017
Great Cold War thriller
Having been always fascinated by Rasputin, the title caught my eye. Once into the book the story took off like a rocket. Quite the page turner. Being the 2nd in the series you still get a good back story on the major characters. It stands on its own. I will for sure go back and read the first book.
Having been always fascinated by Rasputin, the title caught my eye. Once into the book the story took off like a rocket. Quite the page turner. Being the 2nd in the series you still get a good back story on the major characters. It stands on its own. I will for sure go back and read the first book.
October 5, 2018
Riveting!
Loved this historical fiction which left me puzzling fact from fiction - my favorite kind of book! I was intrigued throughout by the main characters and how they functioned. The plot to overtake Gorbachev and Reagan's role in stopping it provided a great story which was well told. The ending was fascinating! Great book.
Loved this historical fiction which left me puzzling fact from fiction - my favorite kind of book! I was intrigued throughout by the main characters and how they functioned. The plot to overtake Gorbachev and Reagan's role in stopping it provided a great story which was well told. The ending was fascinating! Great book.
November 24, 2021
Confusing
I had no problems reading the first book of the series, The Reluctant Assassin. But in this book, I could not always keep characters straight. So many Russian players was confusing. It was a very interesting story which is loosely based on history. History buffs interested in the cold was might enjoy it.
I had no problems reading the first book of the series, The Reluctant Assassin. But in this book, I could not always keep characters straight. So many Russian players was confusing. It was a very interesting story which is loosely based on history. History buffs interested in the cold was might enjoy it.
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