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Bill Blake #1
The Operator
THE OPERATOR IS ONE MAN AGAINST THE MACHINE
Bill Blake is a senior officer inside D19, a cadre of hand-picked SAS soldiers designed to be an elite within the elite but when a raid on a Russian safehouse goes wildly wrong and his own men try to kill him, the hunter becomes the hunted. Blake finds himself on the run and desperate to clear his name. Then, he defends a young woman from the brutal violence of her drug-dealing boyfriend and soon realises he has two battles on his hands.
Blake is now an outlaw. A rogue special operative out in the cold. The only way he can clear his name and save his life is to follow the dark, lethal trail of conspiracy that goes right to the very top of the British Government. Everything is stacked against him in this fast-paced, high-octane action crime thriller. For fans of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp and Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne.
Bill Blake is a senior officer inside D19, a cadre of hand-picked SAS soldiers designed to be an elite within the elite but when a raid on a Russian safehouse goes wildly wrong and his own men try to kill him, the hunter becomes the hunted. Blake finds himself on the run and desperate to clear his name. Then, he defends a young woman from the brutal violence of her drug-dealing boyfriend and soon realises he has two battles on his hands.
Blake is now an outlaw. A rogue special operative out in the cold. The only way he can clear his name and save his life is to follow the dark, lethal trail of conspiracy that goes right to the very top of the British Government. Everything is stacked against him in this fast-paced, high-octane action crime thriller. For fans of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp and Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne.
187 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 12, 2020
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Rob Jones
61 books84 followersInternational bestselling author of twenty-five thrillers, including fourteen in the Joe Hawke action-adventure series and The Hunter Files. All available for the Amazon Kindle.
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January 16, 2021
First book by this author for me and a standalone thriller, sadly.
I am ready for book 2, shame!
This book starts with a bang and stays at that pace till the end, action packed, fast paced, interesting thriller, great lead character. A quick read at 187 pages.
Bill Blake is a senior officer inside D19, a cadre of hand-picked SAS soldiers designed to be an elite within the elite but when a raid on a Russian safehouse goes wildly wrong and his own men try to kill him, the hunter becomes the hunted. Blake finds himself on the run and desperate to clear his name. Then, he defends a young woman from the brutal violence of her drug-dealing boyfriend and soon realises he has two battles on his hands.
Blake is now an outlaw. A rogue special operative out in the cold. The only way he can clear his name and save his life is to follow the dark, lethal trail of conspiracy that goes right to the very top of the British Government. Everything is stacked against him in this fast-paced, high-octane action crime thriller.
For fans of Tom Wood's Victor , Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp, Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, Mark Greaney's The Gray Man, Mark Dawson's, Beatrix Rose, Gregg Hurwitz's Nowhere Man, Kerry J Donovans Ryan Kaine and many more I could name of favourite author books and characters that I enjoy so much.
Recommended. Four stars.
I am ready for book 2, shame!
This book starts with a bang and stays at that pace till the end, action packed, fast paced, interesting thriller, great lead character. A quick read at 187 pages.
Bill Blake is a senior officer inside D19, a cadre of hand-picked SAS soldiers designed to be an elite within the elite but when a raid on a Russian safehouse goes wildly wrong and his own men try to kill him, the hunter becomes the hunted. Blake finds himself on the run and desperate to clear his name. Then, he defends a young woman from the brutal violence of her drug-dealing boyfriend and soon realises he has two battles on his hands.
Blake is now an outlaw. A rogue special operative out in the cold. The only way he can clear his name and save his life is to follow the dark, lethal trail of conspiracy that goes right to the very top of the British Government. Everything is stacked against him in this fast-paced, high-octane action crime thriller.
For fans of Tom Wood's Victor , Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp, Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, Mark Greaney's The Gray Man, Mark Dawson's, Beatrix Rose, Gregg Hurwitz's Nowhere Man, Kerry J Donovans Ryan Kaine and many more I could name of favourite author books and characters that I enjoy so much.
Recommended. Four stars.
November 4, 2020
Blake doesn't even think twice before pulling the trigger. I like that.
No sentiments. No Mercy.
He also has this sense of urgency and the author did will not to stretch the crunch situations by injecting needless dialogues which actually breaks the buildup.
No sentiments. No Mercy.
He also has this sense of urgency and the author did will not to stretch the crunch situations by injecting needless dialogues which actually breaks the buildup.
September 3, 2020
A great action packed read
This was a new author for me. I very much enjoyed the writing style and plot in this one off and stand alone book. The author stated there would not be a sequel. This is a shame because I liked the character and, for me at least, there is a lot of scope for more storylines. I look forward to reading some other books written by Rob Jones. A big thank you to the author and a well deserved 5 stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a new author for me. I very much enjoyed the writing style and plot in this one off and stand alone book. The author stated there would not be a sequel. This is a shame because I liked the character and, for me at least, there is a lot of scope for more storylines. I look forward to reading some other books written by Rob Jones. A big thank you to the author and a well deserved 5 stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 10, 2021
Action packed thriller
Action from start to finish and the storyline opens up the shadowy world of dangerous people who manipulate people and they are not afraid to terrorise them into doing their dirty work whilst hiding in the shadows.
And then one man stands up to be counted and puts paid to their schemes in the only way he knows,by using his abilities learnt in the SAS to stop them permanently.
Action from start to finish and the storyline opens up the shadowy world of dangerous people who manipulate people and they are not afraid to terrorise them into doing their dirty work whilst hiding in the shadows.
And then one man stands up to be counted and puts paid to their schemes in the only way he knows,by using his abilities learnt in the SAS to stop them permanently.
October 16, 2020
Kill or Be Killed
Blake and his highly trained army operatives go on a mission to take a Russian spy to a safe house. The object is almost completed when two of his men shoot the spy, her body guards and another member of the team. Shocked when they turn the gun on him, he escapes and works to stop the mission to kill him.
Blake and his highly trained army operatives go on a mission to take a Russian spy to a safe house. The object is almost completed when two of his men shoot the spy, her body guards and another member of the team. Shocked when they turn the gun on him, he escapes and works to stop the mission to kill him.
March 31, 2021
Started Great.......
Not my cup of tea at all.
When a SAS (half) Colonel is on the run having nearly been assassinatedon, I find it quite unbelievable he'd follow these actions. Also inconsistencies and allowing an armed man (knife) to be in touching distance (head to head) and could feel his breath....... sorry, but rather sorry state for a special force's thriller.
Not my cup of tea at all.
When a SAS (half) Colonel is on the run having nearly been assassinatedon, I find it quite unbelievable he'd follow these actions. Also inconsistencies and allowing an armed man (knife) to be in touching distance (head to head) and could feel his breath....... sorry, but rather sorry state for a special force's thriller.
September 14, 2022
I really enjoy Rob Jones books and this one the first one in the Bill Blake series didn't disappoint.
A great story that starts at a fast pace and doesn't slow down and left me looking forward to book 2.
Interesting new character and looking forward to where this goes whilst I read the Joe hawke series along side it.
A great story that starts at a fast pace and doesn't slow down and left me looking forward to book 2.
Interesting new character and looking forward to where this goes whilst I read the Joe hawke series along side it.
September 12, 2020
Fast moving
Similar to other spy/SAS books but with a twist. Throughly enjoyed the book and I would like a follow up to the story. More adventures are to be had by Mr Blake .Good read. More of this kind please Mr Jones..
Similar to other spy/SAS books but with a twist. Throughly enjoyed the book and I would like a follow up to the story. More adventures are to be had by Mr Blake .Good read. More of this kind please Mr Jones..
November 1, 2020
No sequaL?
What do you mean no sequel? You have a great character here, you just can’t stop this story! Please reconsider. Characters like him are hard to find and good authors even more so!
What do you mean no sequel? You have a great character here, you just can’t stop this story! Please reconsider. Characters like him are hard to find and good authors even more so!
April 11, 2021
Excellent
This is an excellent story that had me turning the pages and wanting me to find out more about the characters and situations it led to. I've never read anything from Rob Jones before and it was the delight to start off my reading journey with this book
This is an excellent story that had me turning the pages and wanting me to find out more about the characters and situations it led to. I've never read anything from Rob Jones before and it was the delight to start off my reading journey with this book
May 21, 2021
Lacking strength
Tried packing in two stories in one with a huge dose of superman and cars that run for days without refuelling. I kept reading in the hope that the story would get better. It didn't.
Tried packing in two stories in one with a huge dose of superman and cars that run for days without refuelling. I kept reading in the hope that the story would get better. It didn't.
January 19, 2022
Well worth a read
Well worth reading although I would recommend a packet of salt taken in pinched with a good glass of whisky. In all seriousness the story is well contrived but I'm sure there will be any number of ex forced having a chuckle.
Well worth reading although I would recommend a packet of salt taken in pinched with a good glass of whisky. In all seriousness the story is well contrived but I'm sure there will be any number of ex forced having a chuckle.
March 26, 2021
Easy read
Enjoyable and easy book to read. Fast moving action sweeping you through the streets of London and beyond to the Norfolk Broads.
Enjoyable and easy book to read. Fast moving action sweeping you through the streets of London and beyond to the Norfolk Broads.
June 7, 2021
Can't fault if looking forward to the next one.
A stomping good read plenty of action all the way through. Story well told and you had to keep turning the pages.
A stomping good read plenty of action all the way through. Story well told and you had to keep turning the pages.
June 9, 2021
A great read
Honest and brutal, but then some plots don't need sugar coating. If you enjoy action and intrigue then don't miss this book!
Honest and brutal, but then some plots don't need sugar coating. If you enjoy action and intrigue then don't miss this book!
December 18, 2021
To say this book was rubbish is probably a serious under statement. I am still trying to make my mind up if a 13 year old wrote it.
February 12, 2022
The operator
This was a book of mystery and excitement, bringing ordinary peoples lives into the unknown of spies and clandestine operations.
This was a book of mystery and excitement, bringing ordinary peoples lives into the unknown of spies and clandestine operations.
December 26, 2022
A real hero
Enjoyed it was easy reading is there a follow up? I hope there is if so I look forward to it
Enjoyed it was easy reading is there a follow up? I hope there is if so I look forward to it
December 29, 2023
great book to read
Really interesting book and easy to read. I highly recommend it, especially when you have something else to read. Overall really good
Really interesting book and easy to read. I highly recommend it, especially when you have something else to read. Overall really good
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