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Simon Fisk #4
Beyond Gone
Return Specialist Simon Fisk is about to go on his most dangerous mission: rescuing the granddaughter of the US Secretary of State from terrorists.
Simon Fisk, a specialist in recovering abducted children, is on a routine case in Cape Town when he suddenly finds the body of the suspect he has been following. Believing he is being framed for murder, he runs and soon discovers the job was merely a ruse to lure him to the continent.
There, Simon will be tasked with his most dangerous mission yet: trekking through the African bush to locate a group of terrorists responsible for abducting the granddaughter of the US Secretary of State.
Although Simon prefers to work alone, he is accompanied by university professor Jadine Visser, an old flame, who quickly proves adept at survival. But why is she involved? And how will they locate the underground militant group bent on using the girl in a high-profile terror attack before it's too late?
Simon Fisk, a specialist in recovering abducted children, is on a routine case in Cape Town when he suddenly finds the body of the suspect he has been following. Believing he is being framed for murder, he runs and soon discovers the job was merely a ruse to lure him to the continent.
There, Simon will be tasked with his most dangerous mission yet: trekking through the African bush to locate a group of terrorists responsible for abducting the granddaughter of the US Secretary of State.
Although Simon prefers to work alone, he is accompanied by university professor Jadine Visser, an old flame, who quickly proves adept at survival. But why is she involved? And how will they locate the underground militant group bent on using the girl in a high-profile terror attack before it's too late?
289 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2020
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About the author
Douglas Corleone
31 books115 followersDouglas Corleone is the highly acclaimed and award-winning author of contemporary thrillers. His debut novel, ONE MAN'S PARADISE, introducing hotshot defense attorney Kevin Corvelli was a finalist for the 2010 Shamus Award for Best First Novel and winner of the 2009 Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Award. Corleone's other novels in the Kevin Corvelli series include NIGHT ON FIRE and LAST LAWYER STANDING.
Douglas Corleone's highly acclaimed international thriller, GOOD AS GONE, featuring former U.S. Marshal Simon Fisk, was hailed by the Huffington Post as a "heart-wrenching, adrenaline-producing adventure that...leaves the reader gasping for breath." The second book in the series, PAYOFF is due out in August 2014.
Recently Douglas Corleone was selected by the Estate of Robert Ludlum, internationally bestselling author and creator of the Jason Bourne series, to continue Ludlum's series of thrillers featuring ex-Navy SEAL and former covert government agent Paul Janson. ROBERT LUDLUM'S THE JANSON EQUATION will hit stores early in 2015.
A former New York City criminal defense attorney, Douglas Corleone now resides in the Hawaiian Islands with his family, where he is currently at work on his next novel.
Douglas Corleone's highly acclaimed international thriller, GOOD AS GONE, featuring former U.S. Marshal Simon Fisk, was hailed by the Huffington Post as a "heart-wrenching, adrenaline-producing adventure that...leaves the reader gasping for breath." The second book in the series, PAYOFF is due out in August 2014.
Recently Douglas Corleone was selected by the Estate of Robert Ludlum, internationally bestselling author and creator of the Jason Bourne series, to continue Ludlum's series of thrillers featuring ex-Navy SEAL and former covert government agent Paul Janson. ROBERT LUDLUM'S THE JANSON EQUATION will hit stores early in 2015.
A former New York City criminal defense attorney, Douglas Corleone now resides in the Hawaiian Islands with his family, where he is currently at work on his next novel.
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May 3, 2020
Former U.S. Marshal Simon Fisk was paid to find and return a young boy that was taken to Africa by his mother. The money was good, but it isn’t too long before he realizes that he has been set up. He is needed in Africa, but for an entirely different case. The granddaughter of the United States Secretary of State has been kidnapped. Even though she was in the country under an assumed name, her death will be guaranteed if they find out who she really is. Simon agrees to find her after he is offered incentives that will assist his daughter Hailey. Simon never gives up as he goes after the group that is kidnapping young women. Although a Simon Fisk novel guarantees plenty of action, danger and adventure, I did not enjoy this one as much as I did the previous books. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
November 15, 2021
Definately enjoyed the previous books more than this one. It was slow slogging with all the unpronouncable city names, plus how is one man supposed to find one kidnapped girl among hundreds taken & guarded by unrational terriorists seems a bit far fetched. Not to mention those same terrorists always seems to be wherever he is (something rotten here).
August 6, 2022
Not quite as fast paced a thriller as I was expecting and it certainly had a few gruesome scenes. There were rather too many coincidences for me and the detailed facts about the guerrilla warfare in Nigeria and neighbouring states rather overwhelmed the narrative at times. It didn’t quite gel for me.
December 3, 2021
Decent story, although I'm not real big on international type stories. It did gain momentum and at times it could have been anyplace, I didn't feel like I was in Africa any more. It ended up quite enjoyable.
June 19, 2020
A very readable story that flows easily from start to finish.
March 1, 2021
Very Good; Continuing character: Simon Fisk; Fisk is deceived into helping find the daughter of an old girlfriend (and granddaughter of the US Secretary of State) who has been kidnapped in Nigeria
January 5, 2022
Itwas a good read, however, entirely too much back narrative about Simon’s daughter etc.
January 20, 2020
Former US Marshall, Simon Fisk has become something of the ‘go to guy’ in recovering abducted children. In this plot we find him in Cape Town and then tasked with a mission to recover the grand-daughter of the US Secretary of State who has been taken by a group of terrorists in Africa. He is accompanied by a university professor, Jadine Visser who is not all she seems.
It is clear from the outset that this is not the first book featuring Simon Fisk and the unravelling of those plots tends to slow-up the flow of this plot. What was very interesting was the information relating to the missing girls that have been ‘removed’ from their homes and schools – and the hundreds of girls that are still missing. This I found quite harrowing.
When I started this book I was very much looking forward to a Robert Ludlum type book, and as far as it goes perhaps one could say this is. However, it is not Robert Ludlum, not even close. Don’t ask me why it isn’t because I just have not figured it out. What irritated me (just me remember) was the unfamiliar names, of places and people that I found hard to retain due to their spelling or pronunciation – so that it slowed up the pace. Also, we seemed to have a fair bit of repetition: how many times do we have to hear that it could be in Chad, or ? or ?. I get it, you don’t know where they are.
I read Robert Ludlum many, many years ago. Perhaps the same would be said of his works if I read them now. Perhaps I am just over this type of plots. I don’t think so. I just think this didn’t work for me. Sorry Mr Corleone, but I was very pleased to finish the book so that I could move on. I had no emotional connection to either Simon or Jadine.
Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for providing an ARC via my Kindle in return for an honest review.
It is clear from the outset that this is not the first book featuring Simon Fisk and the unravelling of those plots tends to slow-up the flow of this plot. What was very interesting was the information relating to the missing girls that have been ‘removed’ from their homes and schools – and the hundreds of girls that are still missing. This I found quite harrowing.
When I started this book I was very much looking forward to a Robert Ludlum type book, and as far as it goes perhaps one could say this is. However, it is not Robert Ludlum, not even close. Don’t ask me why it isn’t because I just have not figured it out. What irritated me (just me remember) was the unfamiliar names, of places and people that I found hard to retain due to their spelling or pronunciation – so that it slowed up the pace. Also, we seemed to have a fair bit of repetition: how many times do we have to hear that it could be in Chad, or ? or ?. I get it, you don’t know where they are.
I read Robert Ludlum many, many years ago. Perhaps the same would be said of his works if I read them now. Perhaps I am just over this type of plots. I don’t think so. I just think this didn’t work for me. Sorry Mr Corleone, but I was very pleased to finish the book so that I could move on. I had no emotional connection to either Simon or Jadine.
Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for providing an ARC via my Kindle in return for an honest review.
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