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Man of Wax Trilogy #0-3
The Complete Man of Wax Series: Legion / Man of Wax / The Inner Circle / End Game
The entire four-book series in the best-selling Man of Wax series: Legion, Man of Wax, The Inner Circle, End Game.
Legion
A message courier pushed into the path of a train. A young woman commits a terrible act of violence. A family man puts a gun to his head.
John Smith suspects these aren't random events — someone engineered them. But who — or what? And why is John Smith their next target?
Man of Wax
Ben Anderson goes to bed Sunday night, lying next to his wife in the comfort and safety of their Pennsylvania family home, to wake up the next day in a rundown motel in California — alone.
He doesn't know how he got there, he doesn't know where his family is, and written in dried blood on the bathroom door are the words LET THE GAME BEGIN.
Soon Ben is contacted by Simon. Simon knows all there is to know about Ben, more than he cares to remember himself. If Ben wants to save himself and his family, he will have to do everything Simon says.
As the game begins — with stakes much higher than either man can imagine — no one knows where it will lead or how it will end.
Only one thing is for certain: this time the game will change everything.
The Inner Circle
Two years ago Ben Anderson woke up in a rundown motel, three thousand miles from home, his family missing, and the words LET THE GAME BEGIN written in blood on the back of the bathroom door.
Now, with his past life gone, Ben has become a soldier in Carver Ellison's army against Caesar.
But when a mission goes wrong and one of their team members is murdered, it's the last cryptic word spoken that will lead Ben and the team one step closer to the Inner Circle — a step that may bring them salvation ... or get them all killed.
End Game
Two years ago Ben Anderson woke up in a rundown motel, three thousand miles from home, his family missing, and the words LET THE GAME BEGIN written in blood on the back of the bathroom door.
Two years ago, everything changed. Not just for Ben and his family, who he believed was lost forever, but for those who had orchestrated the whole ordeal and who had stuck Ben in a game he was never supposed to win.
Ben vowed he would never play the game again.
But now, after learning a startling truth, Ben has no choice but to once again play the game. He wakes up in a rundown motel — a very familiar rundown motel — with the words LET THE GAME CONTINUE on the back of the bathroom door.
Caesar and his people are expecting a good show. And Ben’s about to give them one. Because every game must end, and Ben will be the one to end this game ... or die trying.
Legion
A message courier pushed into the path of a train. A young woman commits a terrible act of violence. A family man puts a gun to his head.
John Smith suspects these aren't random events — someone engineered them. But who — or what? And why is John Smith their next target?
Man of Wax
Ben Anderson goes to bed Sunday night, lying next to his wife in the comfort and safety of their Pennsylvania family home, to wake up the next day in a rundown motel in California — alone.
He doesn't know how he got there, he doesn't know where his family is, and written in dried blood on the bathroom door are the words LET THE GAME BEGIN.
Soon Ben is contacted by Simon. Simon knows all there is to know about Ben, more than he cares to remember himself. If Ben wants to save himself and his family, he will have to do everything Simon says.
As the game begins — with stakes much higher than either man can imagine — no one knows where it will lead or how it will end.
Only one thing is for certain: this time the game will change everything.
The Inner Circle
Two years ago Ben Anderson woke up in a rundown motel, three thousand miles from home, his family missing, and the words LET THE GAME BEGIN written in blood on the back of the bathroom door.
Now, with his past life gone, Ben has become a soldier in Carver Ellison's army against Caesar.
But when a mission goes wrong and one of their team members is murdered, it's the last cryptic word spoken that will lead Ben and the team one step closer to the Inner Circle — a step that may bring them salvation ... or get them all killed.
End Game
Two years ago Ben Anderson woke up in a rundown motel, three thousand miles from home, his family missing, and the words LET THE GAME BEGIN written in blood on the back of the bathroom door.
Two years ago, everything changed. Not just for Ben and his family, who he believed was lost forever, but for those who had orchestrated the whole ordeal and who had stuck Ben in a game he was never supposed to win.
Ben vowed he would never play the game again.
But now, after learning a startling truth, Ben has no choice but to once again play the game. He wakes up in a rundown motel — a very familiar rundown motel — with the words LET THE GAME CONTINUE on the back of the bathroom door.
Caesar and his people are expecting a good show. And Ben’s about to give them one. Because every game must end, and Ben will be the one to end this game ... or die trying.
1486 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 13, 2020
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About the author
Robert Swartwood
62 books308 followersUSA Today bestselling and ITW Thriller Award–winning author of The Serial Killer's Wife, The Killing Room, Man of Wax, and several other novels. He created the term "hint fiction" and edited Hint Fiction: An Anthology of Stories in 25 Words or Fewer.
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February 26, 2023
Shades of issues in today's world
I gave this 4 stars, primarily because the editing needs work. While reading, I enjoy going smoothly. When a word salad is thrown in, the storyline is thrown off and rereading parts to make sense takes place. I enjoyed the book series immensely. I am thrilled to have discovered this author and enjoy his books. I do hope to see more Holly Lin in the coming years. Robert Swartwood is a talented writer. His writing and character development are believable. This series brings thoughts of the Epstein drama and Covid pandemic to mind. The idea of current events truths being reflected in this series was always in the back of my mind. Thank you for the exciting, action packed story.
I gave this 4 stars, primarily because the editing needs work. While reading, I enjoy going smoothly. When a word salad is thrown in, the storyline is thrown off and rereading parts to make sense takes place. I enjoyed the book series immensely. I am thrilled to have discovered this author and enjoy his books. I do hope to see more Holly Lin in the coming years. Robert Swartwood is a talented writer. His writing and character development are believable. This series brings thoughts of the Epstein drama and Covid pandemic to mind. The idea of current events truths being reflected in this series was always in the back of my mind. Thank you for the exciting, action packed story.
October 8, 2020
Very exciting and captivating, but maybe a little too unbelievable.
I really enjoyed all of these books. I had to go back and forth from the prelude to book 1, to make sure I was reading the same series, cause it was a completely different story. It all came together eventually and I enjoyed it. I have a hard time believing (spoiler alert) Jen and Casey were kept alive two years by their captors.... just in case? Seems a little too far fetched. But all in all a great series. Will definitely recommend.
I really enjoyed all of these books. I had to go back and forth from the prelude to book 1, to make sure I was reading the same series, cause it was a completely different story. It all came together eventually and I enjoyed it. I have a hard time believing (spoiler alert) Jen and Casey were kept alive two years by their captors.... just in case? Seems a little too far fetched. But all in all a great series. Will definitely recommend.
August 5, 2020
This is the first time I've read Robert Swartwood and I am now a fan. I loved this series. There's nothing like a good conspiracy in the world of fiction. (Shame they don't stay there!) I loved the characters and the plot and especially loved the constant tension throughout the books. I am going to be reading more of Robert's work.
November 30, 2021
An excellent tale. Three books. I found myself staying awake to read these books. The first "Legion" written in 2011, ending with "The End Game" written in 2020. A story about powerful and dangerous people, the elite...vs the rest of us. Not so far fetched when we observe what is going on in todays world.
July 22, 2020
A Wonderful Series
I enjoyed reading this series. I never read anything by this Author before. His books in this series were great. I loved the characters, and the storyline. Also this Author has a new fan.
I enjoyed reading this series. I never read anything by this Author before. His books in this series were great. I loved the characters, and the storyline. Also this Author has a new fan.
October 25, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyed this series....couldn't stop reading...excellent.
A real page Turner from beginning to end. The author creates situations that hook you and draw you in so you feel immersed in the action. Tremendous.
A real page Turner from beginning to end. The author creates situations that hook you and draw you in so you feel immersed in the action. Tremendous.
July 11, 2020
Wow wow wow
Wow wow wow. Really loved this series, totally outstanding, thrilling and exciting. Loved every single word of this totally believable story.
Wow wow wow. Really loved this series, totally outstanding, thrilling and exciting. Loved every single word of this totally believable story.
July 15, 2020
Awesome Ride
Great story line all through the series!!! Exciting, scary, different. Will look for more of the author’s books. Awesome ride!
Great story line all through the series!!! Exciting, scary, different. Will look for more of the author’s books. Awesome ride!
July 22, 2020
One of the best books or series of books I have read in a very long time.
Really interesting story line providing lots of action.
Just had to keep reading. Strongly recommend.
Really interesting story line providing lots of action.
Just had to keep reading. Strongly recommend.
March 13, 2021
A page turner.
This series kept me reading and not wanting to put it down.
Many twists and turns to keep the reader guessing.
This series kept me reading and not wanting to put it down.
Many twists and turns to keep the reader guessing.
February 11, 2023
Could not put this book(s) down!
These books had me on the edge of my seat. The anticipation of what was to come...
I will be reading more from this author.
These books had me on the edge of my seat. The anticipation of what was to come...
I will be reading more from this author.
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