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Scott Steletto #4
The Petrova Betrayal
When valuable high-tech radar plans are stolen from a U.S. defense contractor, chaos breaks loose as friends and enemies snipe at each other to acquire the data.
Scott Stiletto's mission is to retrieve the plans before they fall into the wrong hands, and potentially render the U.S. stealth fleet useless.
The enemy wants to spill blood. Stiletto will make certain it's their own.
Scott Stiletto's mission is to retrieve the plans before they fall into the wrong hands, and potentially render the U.S. stealth fleet useless.
The enemy wants to spill blood. Stiletto will make certain it's their own.
173 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 10, 2019
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Brian Drake
74 books41 followersBrian Drake has been a writer of mystery, crime and adventure fiction since his first publication at age 25. As a troublemaker in high school, Drake was once accused of contributing to the delinquency of his classmates; now, as an internationally-selling thriller writer, he can contribute to the delinquency of the whole earth. He is lifelong resident of California, but keeps running out of reasons to stay. In his spare time, Drake can be found racing through Sacramento County in a bright red hot rod. Someday he may get a dog.
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July 30, 2018
The Petrova Betrayal - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Having cut loose and gone as an independent operator from the CIA, Scott Stiletto's soon enmeshed in the 4th book in the Scott Stiletto Thriller series by the genius of Brian Drake - Everyman's John le Carre for the 21st century.
The premise for The Petrova Betrayal is that the head of Jordan Defence contractors, Kim Jordan, has called on Scott to regain control of plans her company's developed for a spy radar system, which can detect 'stealth' bombers and the data for which has been targeted by industrial spies of unknown origins.
The mission, which is complicated by Scott's involvement with Kim, takes Scott on a global quest and sees him opposed by foreign saboteurs, at least one of which Scott had believed dead and reconciled as an ally of former enemies, before auction of the data for nefarious purposes can take place must be Scott's top priority. Will he succeed? If so, what will be the price he may find too high to pay be?
A 5-star recommendation for Brian Drake's latest impressive offering, The Petrova Betrayal, is well deserved, making it a must for fans of spy-thrillers in the James Bond and Ethan Hunt style.
Grab the whole series for your bookshelves and tell all your friends to buy all four too - Brian Drake's books are a well-kept secret that everyone should know - more please!
Having cut loose and gone as an independent operator from the CIA, Scott Stiletto's soon enmeshed in the 4th book in the Scott Stiletto Thriller series by the genius of Brian Drake - Everyman's John le Carre for the 21st century.
The premise for The Petrova Betrayal is that the head of Jordan Defence contractors, Kim Jordan, has called on Scott to regain control of plans her company's developed for a spy radar system, which can detect 'stealth' bombers and the data for which has been targeted by industrial spies of unknown origins.
The mission, which is complicated by Scott's involvement with Kim, takes Scott on a global quest and sees him opposed by foreign saboteurs, at least one of which Scott had believed dead and reconciled as an ally of former enemies, before auction of the data for nefarious purposes can take place must be Scott's top priority. Will he succeed? If so, what will be the price he may find too high to pay be?
A 5-star recommendation for Brian Drake's latest impressive offering, The Petrova Betrayal, is well deserved, making it a must for fans of spy-thrillers in the James Bond and Ethan Hunt style.
Grab the whole series for your bookshelves and tell all your friends to buy all four too - Brian Drake's books are a well-kept secret that everyone should know - more please!
October 27, 2019
As entertaining as usual
March 13, 2024
Hey there, Military action aficionados,
Prepare to be catapulted into the heart of espionage and danger with Brian Drake's latest masterpiece in the Scott Stiletto saga, 'The Glinkov Extraction.' This fourth explosive entry in the series elevates the military thriller to new heights of intensity. Join Scott Stiletto on a harrowing journey that snakes through the shadowy corridors of Eastern Europe and across the scorching sands of the Middle East. In this nail-biting chapter, Stiletto grapples with a conspiracy that threatens to topple empires, all while battling inner turmoil and treacherous foes. Brian Drake masterfully weaves a tale that's not just about high-octane action; it's an introspective dive into the soul of a soldier teetering on the edge of moral precipices. It is so interesting how the author weaves this thrilling storyline with the character's fiber to give such a thrilling ride to the reader. Join me on Scott Stiletto's journey through the balance of this series. Pick up your copy today. Box sets are also available.
• ASIN: B07T1JQVVS
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 7/10/2019
• File Size: 2580 KB
• Print Length: 276 pages
• Genre: Espionage Thrillers - War & Military Action Fiction - Action Thriller Fiction
Prepare to be catapulted into the heart of espionage and danger with Brian Drake's latest masterpiece in the Scott Stiletto saga, 'The Glinkov Extraction.' This fourth explosive entry in the series elevates the military thriller to new heights of intensity. Join Scott Stiletto on a harrowing journey that snakes through the shadowy corridors of Eastern Europe and across the scorching sands of the Middle East. In this nail-biting chapter, Stiletto grapples with a conspiracy that threatens to topple empires, all while battling inner turmoil and treacherous foes. Brian Drake masterfully weaves a tale that's not just about high-octane action; it's an introspective dive into the soul of a soldier teetering on the edge of moral precipices. It is so interesting how the author weaves this thrilling storyline with the character's fiber to give such a thrilling ride to the reader. Join me on Scott Stiletto's journey through the balance of this series. Pick up your copy today. Box sets are also available.
• ASIN: B07T1JQVVS
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 7/10/2019
• File Size: 2580 KB
• Print Length: 276 pages
• Genre: Espionage Thrillers - War & Military Action Fiction - Action Thriller Fiction
January 21, 2021
Another "Perils of Pauline" type book. Huge amount of action that is completely unbelievable, unrealistic, and incomprehensible. The hero loses more fights than he wins and if it were not for his constant rescuers, he'd be history by now. Granted, there is more action in this book than in almost any war, but it's so far fetched that it makes no sense at all. Overall, a fast read, but not at all satisfying.
August 9, 2018
Had a good anticipating story which helped to keep you interested in the next phase. Overall a little boring too easy to anticipate and very Short story.
Had a good anticipating story which helped to keep you interested in the next phase. Overall a little boring too easy to anticipate and very Short story.
Had a good anticipating story which helped to keep you interested in the next phase. Overall a little boring too easy to anticipate and very Short story.
January 1, 2022
After going rogue in The Glinkov Extraction, Stiletto is now a mercenary, now hired by a private defence firm to track down a Russian woman, Zhanna Petrova, who's stolen a US military technology. While the plot isn't very complicated, the back to back action sequences keep you busy. That's what makes this series entertaining. Will get the next one soon.
September 8, 2022
The amount of times that Scott got bashed over the head without killing him suggest that they were using foam rubber pretend guns and then the amount of times the he tripped or slipped and lost his gun put the book from being a good read to one that relied on fantasy for the plot so a very poor read
March 22, 2020
Good vacation read
May 15, 2020
Tumultuous
Lots of action and many twists. Good novel to take mind off of current cov-19 bad news ; hard to put down.
Lots of action and many twists. Good novel to take mind off of current cov-19 bad news ; hard to put down.
July 31, 2023
fabulous
Love. The suspense. Keep it up! Keeps be going until the end of the book. I can read faster than you write, though!
Love. The suspense. Keep it up! Keeps be going until the end of the book. I can read faster than you write, though!
January 31, 2020
Easy read!
July 10, 2019
A Definite "Men's Novel!"
Drake masterfully begins on a high level of violent action and doesn't slow down until the end! His main characters aren't as invulnerable to harm but they always get the job done although usually more than a bit best up! Every scene different and fresh with amazing entertaining my action!
Drake masterfully begins on a high level of violent action and doesn't slow down until the end! His main characters aren't as invulnerable to harm but they always get the job done although usually more than a bit best up! Every scene different and fresh with amazing entertaining my action!
September 27, 2019
Action packed adventure
This series is an excellent group of adventures with a super agent at the center. This was just as good as his previous three.. The best testimony I can give Mr. Drake is that the latest release in the Mitch Rapp series was auto delivered as I started this book and it say unopened until I finished The Petrova Betrayal. This book was that good.
This series is an excellent group of adventures with a super agent at the center. This was just as good as his previous three.. The best testimony I can give Mr. Drake is that the latest release in the Mitch Rapp series was auto delivered as I started this book and it say unopened until I finished The Petrova Betrayal. This book was that good.
August 30, 2019
Lightening Fast Pace!
These are some of the funnest books to read. I have read all 4 and get hooked from start to finish. This one has a few new characters and all of them are interesting. If you like fast paced action, get in here.
These are some of the funnest books to read. I have read all 4 and get hooked from start to finish. This one has a few new characters and all of them are interesting. If you like fast paced action, get in here.
September 1, 2019
The Petrova Betrayal
Brian is an interesting writer his characters come to life which I enjoy. The story line doesn’t jump around and allows the reader to maintain a steady flow. There is nothing that is beyond belief and totally unreasonable.
Brian is an interesting writer his characters come to life which I enjoy. The story line doesn’t jump around and allows the reader to maintain a steady flow. There is nothing that is beyond belief and totally unreasonable.
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August 4, 2019Good read fort those that want to escape for awhile with a fast moving plot
August 5, 2019
Stiletto is Awesome
The adventures are great and the action is never ending. A sense of humor goes a long way. This is one series not to be missed.
GMR
The adventures are great and the action is never ending. A sense of humor goes a long way. This is one series not to be missed.
GMR
August 7, 2019
Good
Good story and wdl) drawn characters.. Nice paced to pLott. LooKing forward to he rest of the series good Rhett keep up to this one.
Good story and wdl) drawn characters.. Nice paced to pLott. LooKing forward to he rest of the series good Rhett keep up to this one.
August 12, 2019
Bruised hero
Our hero finds himself in situations where he is unsuccessful, and injured. Fortunately, he is saved by a Greek amazon.
Our hero finds himself in situations where he is unsuccessful, and injured. Fortunately, he is saved by a Greek amazon.
September 25, 2019
Outstanding
This book had outstanding action with so many twists and turns that I had a hard time putting it down.
This book had outstanding action with so many twists and turns that I had a hard time putting it down.
November 2, 2019
How much punishment can Scott Stiletto take???
It seems as though Scott Stiletto is an abuse magnet and that his body will never be completely healed, right???
It seems as though Scott Stiletto is an abuse magnet and that his body will never be completely healed, right???
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