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Jake Noble #5
Noble Asset
Alone and cut off. Jake Noble accepts a suicide mission to save a little girl from a ruthless regime but someone has set Jake up for a fall and when the rescue attempt fails, the CIA cuts all ties and disavows any knowledge of the mission.
On the run. With the entire Iranian Revolutionary Guard in hot pursuit, can Noble save the lives of his men and himself? It's a race against time and overwhelming odds as Jake tries to outwit his pursuers in a desperate fight for freedom.
On the run. With the entire Iranian Revolutionary Guard in hot pursuit, can Noble save the lives of his men and himself? It's a race against time and overwhelming odds as Jake tries to outwit his pursuers in a desperate fight for freedom.
405 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 25, 2020
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About the author
William Miller
15 books86 followersI was born and raised in sunny Saint Petersburg, FL on a steady diet of action movies and fantasy novels. After 9/11, I left a career in photography to join the United States Army. Since then, I have travelled the world and done everything from teaching English in China to driving a forklift. I studied creative writing at Eckerd College and wrote four hard-boiled mysteries for Delight Games before releasing the first Jake Noble book. When not writing, I can be found indoor rock climbing, playing the guitar, and haunting smoke-filled jazz clubs in downtown Saint Pete. I’m currently at work on another Jake Noble thriller. You can follow me on twitter @NobleManAuthor and my blog www.LiteraryRebel.com
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January 13, 2024
This is the fifth book in the series that is part of the Unlimited Kindle selections from Amazon.
One again our boy Jake is on the outs with the CIA. Those in charge just don't understand how he can accomplish what he does while breaking every run the they have for covert operatives. So Jake is living on his boat and taking time to visit his Mom at her assisted living place.
But when a spy in Iran is compromised, the CiA needs to get her out of Dodge. Of course everything has to be totally deniable by the US Govenment. So Jake is asked to put together a group that can get her out. She's a fourteen year old girl who was forced to marry a high level Iranian General who is a big-shot in the Iranian Republican Forces. The girl was force to marry the General after he killed her father and raped her.
She has been using her place as his wife to come by intelligence on what the Iranians are doing and send it on to the CIA. She is found out and thrown into prison and is scheduled for execution. Jake and his group are tasked at freeing her from prison and getting her out of the country.
Unknown to Jake and his handlers at the CIA, there is a spy in the Congressional Committee who oversea clandestine operations. As soon as Jake's Group break the girl out of prison, the are confronted by Iranian Republic Forces. Jake and his group realize they have been compromised and will be getting no help in getting the girl and themselves out of the country.
What ensues is Jake and his crew doing their thing while the whole of the IRF is on their tale.
One again our boy Jake is on the outs with the CIA. Those in charge just don't understand how he can accomplish what he does while breaking every run the they have for covert operatives. So Jake is living on his boat and taking time to visit his Mom at her assisted living place.
But when a spy in Iran is compromised, the CiA needs to get her out of Dodge. Of course everything has to be totally deniable by the US Govenment. So Jake is asked to put together a group that can get her out. She's a fourteen year old girl who was forced to marry a high level Iranian General who is a big-shot in the Iranian Republican Forces. The girl was force to marry the General after he killed her father and raped her.
She has been using her place as his wife to come by intelligence on what the Iranians are doing and send it on to the CIA. She is found out and thrown into prison and is scheduled for execution. Jake and his group are tasked at freeing her from prison and getting her out of the country.
Unknown to Jake and his handlers at the CIA, there is a spy in the Congressional Committee who oversea clandestine operations. As soon as Jake's Group break the girl out of prison, the are confronted by Iranian Republic Forces. Jake and his group realize they have been compromised and will be getting no help in getting the girl and themselves out of the country.
What ensues is Jake and his crew doing their thing while the whole of the IRF is on their tale.
November 1, 2023
The cornucopia of misspelled words, dubious metaphors and similes, and overwrought drama made this book a difficult asset to take seriously. Even the character names are a bit hackneyed: Samantha Gunn, for example. Reminds the reader of the fictional private eye, Peter Gunn, unless Sam is Peter’s granddaughter, niece, daughter-in-law, cousin, for instance. If so, it should be explained. Also, Jake Nobel’s name is much too close for the very popular Jack Noble series (see Noble Beginnings) action-adventure books by. Miller’s characters and premise seem too much of rip-off and lead me to doubt his authenticity.
Too many passages make little sense, if any:
The author refers to Nobel’s mother by her full name, ad infinitum, throughout the book: Mary Elise Noble. Mary Elise Noble. Mary Elise Noble. Why not just “Mary Elise"? Remember, that’s Mary Elise Noble! Mary Elise Noble!
The following passage stunned me:
Mendoza’s guts were clenched tighter than a nun’s garter belt . . .” What is the correlation between a nun and a garter belt? Do nuns wear garter belts these days? Does the author even know the construction and comfort of a garter belt?
The story dragged much too much for me. I really want to like this book series, upon a recommendation. I wish the author would get help writing. Please, William Miller, please find a competent proofreader and editor to help you out. I wish you success. The poor writing -- well, you can do better.
Too many passages make little sense, if any:
The author refers to Nobel’s mother by her full name, ad infinitum, throughout the book: Mary Elise Noble. Mary Elise Noble. Mary Elise Noble. Why not just “Mary Elise"? Remember, that’s Mary Elise Noble! Mary Elise Noble!
The following passage stunned me:
Mendoza’s guts were clenched tighter than a nun’s garter belt . . .” What is the correlation between a nun and a garter belt? Do nuns wear garter belts these days? Does the author even know the construction and comfort of a garter belt?
The story dragged much too much for me. I really want to like this book series, upon a recommendation. I wish the author would get help writing. Please, William Miller, please find a competent proofreader and editor to help you out. I wish you success. The poor writing -- well, you can do better.
July 14, 2023
Noble Asset Book 5 - bring extra ammo
I always enjoy Jake Noble books by author William Miller. They are filled with action that is so well described that you can almost smell the spent rounds. Book 5, Noble Asset, starts as a simple in and out mission. Grab the asset the bug-out. Yeah, right! Jake and his team find themselves up to their rucksacks in betrayal and politics. Using every option available to them, they are thwarted by someone on the inside, leaking information to the enemy. Jake begins to contemplate his own mortality and remembers the faith of his mother. In a place where there is little separation between religion and government, a sharp contrast is seen. What will it mean? I don't know, but I will be reading the last book in this series, Book 6, Noble Sanction.
I always enjoy Jake Noble books by author William Miller. They are filled with action that is so well described that you can almost smell the spent rounds. Book 5, Noble Asset, starts as a simple in and out mission. Grab the asset the bug-out. Yeah, right! Jake and his team find themselves up to their rucksacks in betrayal and politics. Using every option available to them, they are thwarted by someone on the inside, leaking information to the enemy. Jake begins to contemplate his own mortality and remembers the faith of his mother. In a place where there is little separation between religion and government, a sharp contrast is seen. What will it mean? I don't know, but I will be reading the last book in this series, Book 6, Noble Sanction.
April 5, 2022
Wow. What a drop in quality
I have enjoyed the previous books immensely, however this one failed to deliver in pretty much every aspect
It starts of with action then drops into a 4 day restrospective almost as if the author knew starting without the action would kill off far to many readers interest
The characters are ok, Jake is as reliable as ever, but the whole premise just seems to go from one unfortunate turn of events to the next.
Given I have enjoyed the previous books, I'll give the next one a go, but the author seriously needs to up their game, or book 6 will be the last for me
I have enjoyed the previous books immensely, however this one failed to deliver in pretty much every aspect
It starts of with action then drops into a 4 day restrospective almost as if the author knew starting without the action would kill off far to many readers interest
The characters are ok, Jake is as reliable as ever, but the whole premise just seems to go from one unfortunate turn of events to the next.
Given I have enjoyed the previous books, I'll give the next one a go, but the author seriously needs to up their game, or book 6 will be the last for me
January 2, 2021
Very timely book, considering our current dealings with Iran. Jake and his team are tasked with getting a 14 yr old girl out of an Iranian prison. She is a CIA asset and she was discovered. The mission was very well planned out and should have gone smoothly, but someone is leaking their every move before they even make it. When the extraction team comes up empty, they assume Jake and his team have been eliminated. That was a distraction set up by Noble to save the lives of everyone. But now they need to find another way out of Iran and the CIA will no longer help.
March 12, 2021
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Loved this one too, I like the character, think his aging is interesting as many heroes don’t seem to age from one episode to another. Kept me interested and hanging on every page. I really liked W. Miller’s books and I recently got an unpleasant surprise when I ordered a set of books by JT Ryan who’s hero has a similar name, but who isn’t as interesting imho as Jake Noble. I was not happy when I discovered my mistake, so be careful when ordering.
Loved this one too, I like the character, think his aging is interesting as many heroes don’t seem to age from one episode to another. Kept me interested and hanging on every page. I really liked W. Miller’s books and I recently got an unpleasant surprise when I ordered a set of books by JT Ryan who’s hero has a similar name, but who isn’t as interesting imho as Jake Noble. I was not happy when I discovered my mistake, so be careful when ordering.
November 7, 2021
4++++
If it wasn't for a few editorial mistakes, this book and this series would be a five (5).
Adventure, exciting action and some heart tugging emotions (there is a dog involed) make this series truly worth reading.
If you have any inclination to read a book full of patriotism and action, this one is for you (and I'm not related to nor employed by the author nor paid to give this review (so there!)
If it wasn't for a few editorial mistakes, this book and this series would be a five (5).
Adventure, exciting action and some heart tugging emotions (there is a dog involed) make this series truly worth reading.
If you have any inclination to read a book full of patriotism and action, this one is for you (and I'm not related to nor employed by the author nor paid to give this review (so there!)
December 4, 2025
Good story, very poor editing.
While I enjoy your stories, I have a question. How is it that you write about Jake Noble and another author has Jack Noble? Brothers?
More importantly, the editing of the book is very poor. I found many grammar and sentence structure mistakes. That takes away from the story as I had to figure out what you were trying to say. If you need a proofreader, I’m available.
While I enjoy your stories, I have a question. How is it that you write about Jake Noble and another author has Jack Noble? Brothers?
More importantly, the editing of the book is very poor. I found many grammar and sentence structure mistakes. That takes away from the story as I had to figure out what you were trying to say. If you need a proofreader, I’m available.
April 2, 2021
Noble Asset
It is an eye opening experience to hear about war in Iran Afghanistan and all over the middle east. The book is fiction but I am certain slot of truth is behind it. Our soldiers are dying and for what? They need to come home and help us at home . Life is precious and so few people understand this. Good read
It is an eye opening experience to hear about war in Iran Afghanistan and all over the middle east. The book is fiction but I am certain slot of truth is behind it. Our soldiers are dying and for what? They need to come home and help us at home . Life is precious and so few people understand this. Good read
November 2, 2022
Nobel Asset/ What a thriller!
And it just keeps going and going! The suspense never ends until the last sentence of Jack Noble’s Book 5. I couldn’t stop reading. Was everyone going to die in this journey to save a 14 year old from an unjust death in a nasty prison on foreign soil? Best suspense thriller ever!
And it just keeps going and going! The suspense never ends until the last sentence of Jack Noble’s Book 5. I couldn’t stop reading. Was everyone going to die in this journey to save a 14 year old from an unjust death in a nasty prison on foreign soil? Best suspense thriller ever!
May 14, 2024
Good but not great
Too much with the religion and too much cerebral BS. He get’s too boring during the read.
I like how he equates Adam Schroeder and Ayeen to Illian Omar and Adam Schiff. Both traitors to our nation.
But that being said. Author need to tone the religion down a lot!
Too much with the religion and too much cerebral BS. He get’s too boring during the read.
I like how he equates Adam Schroeder and Ayeen to Illian Omar and Adam Schiff. Both traitors to our nation.
But that being said. Author need to tone the religion down a lot!
October 1, 2025
What a fabulous story. As soon as you start reading it grabs your interest and you are eager to find out what next. This is a no put down work, that has you on the edge of your seat. I have to say I enjoyed this book more than the last couple of books I read. I. Highly Recommend you read this story!
January 15, 2021
Spy Thriller
If you like action, suspense, with a very believable bunch of characters you'll be in heaven. Mr. Miller's writing is wonderful and it makes it hard to put down this story. Enjoy!
If you like action, suspense, with a very believable bunch of characters you'll be in heaven. Mr. Miller's writing is wonderful and it makes it hard to put down this story. Enjoy!
February 11, 2021
Definitely keeps your attention
Another very good installment in the Jake Noble series. Keeps your attention throughout. It keeps you wanting to see what is coming next for the team in the next page.
Another very good installment in the Jake Noble series. Keeps your attention throughout. It keeps you wanting to see what is coming next for the team in the next page.
April 8, 2021
So much action!
This book starts off with intensity and never lets up. I was stressed out reading it. It was well written with good plot and character development; you cannot tell it’s the fifth book in a series! I’m hoping we hear from Sam again soon-I am sure she’s still alive.
This book starts off with intensity and never lets up. I was stressed out reading it. It was well written with good plot and character development; you cannot tell it’s the fifth book in a series! I’m hoping we hear from Sam again soon-I am sure she’s still alive.
May 23, 2021
U believe Action
More action than you can believe!
Felt the tension and fear of the group getting out of Iran. Exciting ending but sad for all the heroes who gave their lives. Recommended to all fans of Jake Noble
More action than you can believe!
Felt the tension and fear of the group getting out of Iran. Exciting ending but sad for all the heroes who gave their lives. Recommended to all fans of Jake Noble
June 7, 2021
Good book
Love the character and the book was good, but I have never seen such poor writing with typos and grammatical errors. It's like the author wasn't even present and no one proofread this book.
Love the character and the book was good, but I have never seen such poor writing with typos and grammatical errors. It's like the author wasn't even present and no one proofread this book.
June 9, 2021
A really great book
Boy William Miller done his self proud with this book it has been the best one yet it made you cry and keep you on the edge of your seat, can't wait till the next one!
Boy William Miller done his self proud with this book it has been the best one yet it made you cry and keep you on the edge of your seat, can't wait till the next one!
September 26, 2021
Jake Noble and his team get trapped inside Iran during a rescue attempt and the Iranian Army pursues them as they try to flee the country. Non-stop action from beginning to end.
Really enjoy this series and this character. I'm hoping #7 is on the way.
Really enjoy this series and this character. I'm hoping #7 is on the way.
November 2, 2021
Good, but what kind of quick ending was that?
Good read, but it was like the Author needed to take a bathroom break, no real aftermath after the suspenseful resolution. Made for a less satisfying read.
Good read, but it was like the Author needed to take a bathroom break, no real aftermath after the suspenseful resolution. Made for a less satisfying read.
November 23, 2021
Jake Nobel the man !
Great read. Just enough explanation of guns( don't need to know every detail ) A lot of action kept me interested the entire series. Hope to see more of Jake Noble soon.
Great read. Just enough explanation of guns( don't need to know every detail ) A lot of action kept me interested the entire series. Hope to see more of Jake Noble soon.
January 2, 2022
A sad war story
I enjoyed the story but felt sad that Reyes and Griggs were killed I was of the opinion they would have made it back. All in all they stir was sad good as usual. I can understand why he dedicated the story to those in the war
I enjoyed the story but felt sad that Reyes and Griggs were killed I was of the opinion they would have made it back. All in all they stir was sad good as usual. I can understand why he dedicated the story to those in the war
February 25, 2022
Need Better Editing
Another great addition to the series. However, it really needs a better editing job. Typos, grammar errors and a few times characters refer to heading west to Afghanistan. Impossible to do when Iran shares its eastern border with Afghanistan.
Another great addition to the series. However, it really needs a better editing job. Typos, grammar errors and a few times characters refer to heading west to Afghanistan. Impossible to do when Iran shares its eastern border with Afghanistan.
March 5, 2022
One of the best Jake Noble books
Enjoyed this book very much. Looking forward to the next one. It was just like reading the daily news, with even a Senior from MN that had a life in Iran, before.
Enjoyed this book very much. Looking forward to the next one. It was just like reading the daily news, with even a Senior from MN that had a life in Iran, before.
July 7, 2022
Noble Asset! A terrific novel
The author, William Miller, weaves a great story about courage and deceit. A book you want to keep reading until the end as quick as possible. Highly recommended.
The author, William Miller, weaves a great story about courage and deceit. A book you want to keep reading until the end as quick as possible. Highly recommended.
October 7, 2024
Another homerun for William Miller
Like the last four books in the Jake Noble series, this was hard to put down. Several times I was on the edge of my seat reading. Author William Miller continues to put out a quality and entertaining read.
Like the last four books in the Jake Noble series, this was hard to put down. Several times I was on the edge of my seat reading. Author William Miller continues to put out a quality and entertaining read.
December 25, 2025
One must LOVE Jake Noble
He never gives up, pushes through in every situation and always “gets his man.”
I so enjoy this series, learn something from each and every one of the stories!
Thanks Mr Miller
He never gives up, pushes through in every situation and always “gets his man.”
I so enjoy this series, learn something from each and every one of the stories!
Thanks Mr Miller
January 9, 2021
Fast paced and great characters.
January 17, 2021
A brilliant thriller that holds you spellbound.
A rescue operation gone bad.
Non stop action to survive against overwhelming odds.
Each book gets better.Just too good .
A rescue operation gone bad.
Non stop action to survive against overwhelming odds.
Each book gets better.Just too good .
February 9, 2021
Good read
I am a female and really enjoyed this series. Characters are believable and excellent layering of the plots and subplots. Ready for number 6!
I am a female and really enjoyed this series. Characters are believable and excellent layering of the plots and subplots. Ready for number 6!
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