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Dan Stone Assassin #4
The Assassin and the Pianist
He was injured, afraid, running for his life. The winter wind would kill him if he didn't find shelter. Then he stumbled upon her, the pianist.She saved his life and with that act, unknowingly entered a dangerous world. With his memory gone, his mind damaged, could Dan ever recover his past? And if he did, what would that do to this new relationship in which he found himself?He wants to lead a different life, but dangerous men still hunt him. Dan tries to free himself from his past and become a new man, one who doesn't live in the world of violence and death.Two worlds collide in this latest thriller. Dan is in a race to learn who he is before his past catches up with him and the ones he loves.
391 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 7, 2020
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April 6, 2021
Author Needs to Seperste
This was a very good story, but, obviously Nees Has a great love for classical music/piano. So much so that he forgot that his readers want mystery, intrigue and adventure, not way too many pages of discussion of classical music. Luckily, was able to pass over much of it without effecting the story and this was a Kindle no charge read or I would have asked for my money back. Will try one more, if Nees goes on another unproductive tangent for his personal ego, it is one star and GOODBYE!
This was a very good story, but, obviously Nees Has a great love for classical music/piano. So much so that he forgot that his readers want mystery, intrigue and adventure, not way too many pages of discussion of classical music. Luckily, was able to pass over much of it without effecting the story and this was a Kindle no charge read or I would have asked for my money back. Will try one more, if Nees goes on another unproductive tangent for his personal ego, it is one star and GOODBYE!
June 19, 2020
Absolutely love it. I continue to enjoy the shaman touches and absolutely loved the Jose Wales/Ten Bears reference. I am looking forward to more Dan Stone and was crushed when I realized there wasn't another book to follow. Keep up the great work as I'm sure we all look forward to another chapter of Dan Stone.
September 4, 2021
Different
I am warming to the blend of spy novel with a touch of the supernatural. This was introduced halfway through book one, and I almost put it down. I thought; why mess up a good story with that BS ? But, I kept reading and the TOM CLANCY meets STEPHEN KING combo started to work for me.
I am warming to the blend of spy novel with a touch of the supernatural. This was introduced halfway through book one, and I almost put it down. I thought; why mess up a good story with that BS ? But, I kept reading and the TOM CLANCY meets STEPHEN KING combo started to work for me.
June 15, 2022
Just enough mystical to keep it real
I had trouble putting down this part of the ongoing saga. Once again David has strung together a sequence of intertwining storylines in a way that makes you turn the page to see what happens next. Now I am on to book five, because not only am I forced to turn the page but also the book😎😊😉
I had trouble putting down this part of the ongoing saga. Once again David has strung together a sequence of intertwining storylines in a way that makes you turn the page to see what happens next. Now I am on to book five, because not only am I forced to turn the page but also the book😎😊😉
October 11, 2022
Another good Dan Stone story but a little too much info on classical piano for my taste. Lot's of action and a real page turner once the storyline focused on the real Dan Stone. Too many unfinished questions at the end of the story which I detest. Ness should seriously consider a true conclusion to his novels. Were fans and we'll buy the next book.
July 3, 2025
Excellent Thriller
This is not a genre that I often read, but I find that the author develops interesting and diverse characters which he knows how and when to insert into the story. Quality of writing is excellent, and storylines are well thought out and intriguing. There is plenty of action and occasional romance. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
This is not a genre that I often read, but I find that the author develops interesting and diverse characters which he knows how and when to insert into the story. Quality of writing is excellent, and storylines are well thought out and intriguing. There is plenty of action and occasional romance. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
August 28, 2020
The right notes
This one hit the right notes. Good story plot a nd I enjoyed learning more about the piano when played to perfection. Hope we get to read a out Dan's encounter with the scorpion
This one hit the right notes. Good story plot a nd I enjoyed learning more about the piano when played to perfection. Hope we get to read a out Dan's encounter with the scorpion
November 25, 2020
Exceptional descriptions scenery and perceptive music appreciation. Brings the music equal to the battle against darkness.
Bringsmusic equal to the battle against darkness. Energetic and full of romance and intrigue. Really lifelike characters kept me engaged.
Bringsmusic equal to the battle against darkness. Energetic and full of romance and intrigue. Really lifelike characters kept me engaged.
January 5, 2021
The assassin and the pianist
Started out much like the James Bourne series and with many of the same nuances that made it difficult to set down. Interesting interplay with the feelings expressed for the classical music interludes and likewise intense for the battles.
Started out much like the James Bourne series and with many of the same nuances that made it difficult to set down. Interesting interplay with the feelings expressed for the classical music interludes and likewise intense for the battles.
September 24, 2021
I highly recommend this book and this series by David Nees.
Another fast moving hard hitting book about terrorism and one man's war against them. If you enjoy reading fast moving thrillers then I highly recommend this book and this series by David Nees.
Another fast moving hard hitting book about terrorism and one man's war against them. If you enjoy reading fast moving thrillers then I highly recommend this book and this series by David Nees.
December 30, 2023
Not his best
The author said he waited a long time to write this book in the series. He should have waited longer, as In forever. The action and villains are good, the silly relationship in the midst of memory loss... not so much.
The author said he waited a long time to write this book in the series. He should have waited longer, as In forever. The action and villains are good, the silly relationship in the midst of memory loss... not so much.
February 9, 2024
Page Turner! Edge of your seat!
Definitely a story that grabs your attention and holds it. Excellent descriptions, fast plot lines. Great characters. Romance, music and mayhem, all in one book!
Definitely a story that grabs your attention and holds it. Excellent descriptions, fast plot lines. Great characters. Romance, music and mayhem, all in one book!
April 22, 2024
a good read
Liked it but didn’t love it. Too much about the piano to keep the story flowing to my liking. Took me days to complete and that usually means I lost interest at points in the story. Still like the series though.
Liked it but didn’t love it. Too much about the piano to keep the story flowing to my liking. Took me days to complete and that usually means I lost interest at points in the story. Still like the series though.
January 20, 2025
not good
If this were the first book in the series, I wouldn’t have read more than 50 pages. The storyline was bogged down, disjointed, and clunky. I really liked the first three but this was quite the departure. I’ll give book five a shot but i may be looking for a new series if this is the new look.
If this were the first book in the series, I wouldn’t have read more than 50 pages. The storyline was bogged down, disjointed, and clunky. I really liked the first three but this was quite the departure. I’ll give book five a shot but i may be looking for a new series if this is the new look.
December 30, 2025
Another great Dan Stone novel. I will say it started out a little slow but quickly picked up as Dan got back to doing what he does best ( killing bad guys)!!! Don’t think twice about grabbing this book just do it. I can’t wait to read the next installment in this series!!!
May 19, 2020
Very good read enjoyed all characters in the book.
Keep up the great work.
Looking forward to the next in the series.
Keep up the great work.
Looking forward to the next in the series.
June 13, 2020
Excellent reading
This book picks up right where the other Dan Stone novels left off.
Action packed and a fun read! Looking forward to the next adventure in this series
This book picks up right where the other Dan Stone novels left off.
Action packed and a fun read! Looking forward to the next adventure in this series
July 27, 2020
Worst Stone yet, unless you are really into concert pianists, classical music, and the "spirit world." Stone Books 1 and 3 were 3 stars. And this one is barely a [courtesy?] 2. Mostly just boring.
September 21, 2020
David Nees is one of my favorite writers. I was impressed with his knowledge of piano and classical music. The "watchers" is such a unique idea to incorporate into his stories. Well done!!
October 13, 2020
Whew! What an interesting story line! Plenty of twists and turns to make you hesitant to.put it down!
February 7, 2021
Really enjoyed the split character.
March 25, 2021
Sweet read
Another blockbuster story that just keeps on twisting and turning to keep you guessing and hooked. Great author and I can't wait for the next book
Another blockbuster story that just keeps on twisting and turning to keep you guessing and hooked. Great author and I can't wait for the next book
June 19, 2021
This book was intense and fascinating. I couldn't stop reading until I finished it. Another
outstanding book by David Nees. All his books are extraordinary.
outstanding book by David Nees. All his books are extraordinary.
July 18, 2021
The Assassin And the Pianist
Very good read. A little slow at the start. It picks up and takes off real fast. It keeps you glued to the book through whole story line.
Very good read. A little slow at the start. It picks up and takes off real fast. It keeps you glued to the book through whole story line.
September 3, 2021
The Pianist - Great
As a former music teacher I was impressed with tithe research that went in the book. Fast moving. Great read
As a former music teacher I was impressed with tithe research that went in the book. Fast moving. Great read
September 19, 2021
Dan Stone Series of Books
The Dan Stone series are books that keep you reading until the end. The stories are all thought provoking and keep you glued to the book.
The Dan Stone series are books that keep you reading until the end. The stories are all thought provoking and keep you glued to the book.
October 3, 2021
Nees is one of the best!
Nees is as good as Vince Flynn, Lustbader, Lee Childs, and Baldacci! Very fast moving and exciting books, with great stories!
Nees is as good as Vince Flynn, Lustbader, Lee Childs, and Baldacci! Very fast moving and exciting books, with great stories!
October 28, 2021
Good series. Wish hero, could stay with his musician.
March 1, 2022
Surprising Twists and Turns
I thought the series was starting to loose some intensity,but boy was I wrong. A dam find read with lots of excitement!
I thought the series was starting to loose some intensity,but boy was I wrong. A dam find read with lots of excitement!
May 30, 2022
Good read
Starts slow, but picks up. A lot of music info that was hard to follow, but the book is still worth reading.
Starts slow, but picks up. A lot of music info that was hard to follow, but the book is still worth reading.
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