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Christopher Wren #4
False Flag
They framed him as a terrorist. All bets are off.
Locked away in a CIA black site, Chris Wren is last to hear about the riots raging across America, sparked by the kidnap of his bold lieutenant, Sally Rogers.
The riots have no clear leaders. They have just one demand - Release Christopher Wren - and Wren alone knows what it means.
Someone's trying to spark a war in his name.
Stoked by a year of division and fear, America races toward mass insurrection. Only Wren can save Rogers and calm the blaze, but the CIA will never give him that chance - not when they believe he masterminded it all…
The acclaimed Chris Wren novels are each a complete action adventure, and can be read in any order.
Locked away in a CIA black site, Chris Wren is last to hear about the riots raging across America, sparked by the kidnap of his bold lieutenant, Sally Rogers.
The riots have no clear leaders. They have just one demand - Release Christopher Wren - and Wren alone knows what it means.
Someone's trying to spark a war in his name.
Stoked by a year of division and fear, America races toward mass insurrection. Only Wren can save Rogers and calm the blaze, but the CIA will never give him that chance - not when they believe he masterminded it all…
The acclaimed Chris Wren novels are each a complete action adventure, and can be read in any order.
- GenresThriller
392 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 16, 2020
595 people are currently reading
154 people want to read
About the author
Mike Grist
27 books134 followersMike Grist is the British/American author of the Christopher Wren and Girl Zero thriller series.
For 11 years Mike lived in Tokyo, Japan, exploring and photographing the dark side of the city and the country: gangs, cults and abandoned places. Now he writes from London, UK, about ex-DELTA operator Christopher Wren - an anti-hero vigilante who brings brutal payback for dark crimes on an unprecedented scale.
Mike also writes science fiction and fantasy as Michael John Grist:
For 11 years Mike lived in Tokyo, Japan, exploring and photographing the dark side of the city and the country: gangs, cults and abandoned places. Now he writes from London, UK, about ex-DELTA operator Christopher Wren - an anti-hero vigilante who brings brutal payback for dark crimes on an unprecedented scale.
Mike also writes science fiction and fantasy as Michael John Grist:
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February 18, 2023
Beyond far fetched
It's become monotonous. If any country had this many problems in this short a time it would implode
The psycho babble has become the preeminent aspect of the story and has suffered drastically as a result
I appreciate this is fiction, but dear God this has taken it to such an extreme it makes you wonder what goes on in the mind of the author
There won't be a book 5 for me, it's just too much disbelief to be even slightly worthwhile
And the cliff hanger at the end, no real surprise and not even remotely possible in the world this book is set
It's become monotonous. If any country had this many problems in this short a time it would implode
The psycho babble has become the preeminent aspect of the story and has suffered drastically as a result
I appreciate this is fiction, but dear God this has taken it to such an extreme it makes you wonder what goes on in the mind of the author
There won't be a book 5 for me, it's just too much disbelief to be even slightly worthwhile
And the cliff hanger at the end, no real surprise and not even remotely possible in the world this book is set
August 2, 2022
Tense, suspenseful and scary in how close to reality it could be
This book was a gripping read that kept punching at the gut with its moments of near parallels to our current state of affairs. While so much seems far fetched at the same time it is scarily plausible.
There’s a lot of navel gazing in this book as Christopher does a lot of remembering and reflecting. As he once again is chasing ghosts of his past and his father’s present. The action scenes are crazy and vivid, seemingly written with movie sequences in mind. I kept picturing Tom Cruise or Matt Damon or someone leaning out of those helicopters.
This book leads directly into the next book. As we get to the ending I see yet more parallels to our recent political realities. Again, it looks like book five will be ridiculous and yet plausible given what our recent reality has been. I have to say however that I am beginning to get weary of the Apex storyline. I hope the author will conclude it soon and then we can have Christopher move on to other battles.
This book was a gripping read that kept punching at the gut with its moments of near parallels to our current state of affairs. While so much seems far fetched at the same time it is scarily plausible.
There’s a lot of navel gazing in this book as Christopher does a lot of remembering and reflecting. As he once again is chasing ghosts of his past and his father’s present. The action scenes are crazy and vivid, seemingly written with movie sequences in mind. I kept picturing Tom Cruise or Matt Damon or someone leaning out of those helicopters.
This book leads directly into the next book. As we get to the ending I see yet more parallels to our recent political realities. Again, it looks like book five will be ridiculous and yet plausible given what our recent reality has been. I have to say however that I am beginning to get weary of the Apex storyline. I hope the author will conclude it soon and then we can have Christopher move on to other battles.
September 19, 2022
LIKE CAPTAIN AMERICA WITH A TRAGIC BACKSTORY
So far I am liking the series but I feel it has to end soon. The premise is great but I think we are at the point that it needs to wrap up and start a new set of adventures. The action is quick like Captain America fighting in an elevator. It’s only possible if you are a superhero y’know. But, that’s why we read superhero stuff.
I never give anything less than four stars because I’ve tried to write a book and was utterly unable. The fifth star means it is worthy to grab at the bookstore and invest a bit of real money one.
So far I am liking the series but I feel it has to end soon. The premise is great but I think we are at the point that it needs to wrap up and start a new set of adventures. The action is quick like Captain America fighting in an elevator. It’s only possible if you are a superhero y’know. But, that’s why we read superhero stuff.
I never give anything less than four stars because I’ve tried to write a book and was utterly unable. The fifth star means it is worthy to grab at the bookstore and invest a bit of real money one.
July 22, 2021
We Are Seeing Some Headway
This episode of the series is moving in the right direction. Christopher Wren is finally getting his head in the game and he's taking it to the Apex instead of reacting. The Foundation is coming back alive and smart decisions are being made. The story moves at a fast pace and is engaging. But I have not started the next book to know if Chris keeps following the right direction but I'll be interested to see how the next book and story shakes out.
This episode of the series is moving in the right direction. Christopher Wren is finally getting his head in the game and he's taking it to the Apex instead of reacting. The Foundation is coming back alive and smart decisions are being made. The story moves at a fast pace and is engaging. But I have not started the next book to know if Chris keeps following the right direction but I'll be interested to see how the next book and story shakes out.
September 2, 2021
If you like a lot of action, you know you are going to get it with Christopher Wren. You might not think so at first as he is imprisoned and tortured. Pretty much everyone is convinced he is a murderer. His Foundation is in hiding too. No surprise that he escapes, but now he is alone. He has to outsource his intel. Apex isn't slowing down in his old age either. You won't want to put it down until the end.
May 9, 2021
Thought provoking!
As I continue to read this series, which is not in any way like the majority of styles I read, I find parallels to events currently happening in our country , and it’s scary! I keep telling myself that I’m not going to read the next book, but I just have too! I need t find answers!
As I continue to read this series, which is not in any way like the majority of styles I read, I find parallels to events currently happening in our country , and it’s scary! I keep telling myself that I’m not going to read the next book, but I just have too! I need t find answers!
June 15, 2024
A streamlined rewritten version of the earlier published book (which has several titles... ) this is a sprint from start to finish - as Wren seeks the man who is claiming to be killing people on Wren's behalf. Even after the last several attempts to bring down the US failed largely due to Wren he still manages to polarise opinion.
Fast moving as ever this is a new book!
Fast moving as ever this is a new book!
March 12, 2025
An average read with some unbelievable actions by the protagonist. The only reason I keep reading this series is to find out what happens between him and his father. But I feel the author is following a same basic plan for each book which makes it a very predictable read.
June 19, 2020
These thriller books with Wren get better and better, and I think this one is the best one yet. Engrossed from the start, intrigue and action all the way. Highly recommended.
March 19, 2021
Better, and better
The story gets better and better. The plot thickens. So the world is a crazy place. Good job Mike Frost.
The story gets better and better. The plot thickens. So the world is a crazy place. Good job Mike Frost.
April 15, 2021
Intriguing suspense with dynamic characters. Series gets better with each book.
April 24, 2021
Love the series
I got hooked on the first book and can’t wait to finish them So on the book reminds me of what’s going on I. The country now.
Hang on America
I got hooked on the first book and can’t wait to finish them So on the book reminds me of what’s going on I. The country now.
Hang on America
June 6, 2021
Great book
Just finished and ready to start book five, I’ve really enjoyed all of the fantastic books and thank Mike Grist
Just finished and ready to start book five, I’ve really enjoyed all of the fantastic books and thank Mike Grist
June 21, 2020
epub ARC 270 pages
I don't like using 'roller-coaster/page-turner' in reviews as they are too pat descriptors, useful shorthand, maybe - but lacking some oomph. And Ghost War certainly has the OOMPH! If I wanted a brief description then 'express train ride, barely short of a complete runaway train' comes close. The action is breath-taking, right from the start - and I'm not going to try to describe it. Go and read for yourself - but make sure you have read the previous books first.
Over three books we have gradually learned something of Wren's early life and upbringing. We learn some more here as we careen through the action. The shocking climax is followed by a brief sense of relief that the storm has passed - but then everything is topped by the ending. I should have seen it coming but I completely failed to, logical though it is.
A stunning book - go, read it.
I don't like using 'roller-coaster/page-turner' in reviews as they are too pat descriptors, useful shorthand, maybe - but lacking some oomph. And Ghost War certainly has the OOMPH! If I wanted a brief description then 'express train ride, barely short of a complete runaway train' comes close. The action is breath-taking, right from the start - and I'm not going to try to describe it. Go and read for yourself - but make sure you have read the previous books first.
Over three books we have gradually learned something of Wren's early life and upbringing. We learn some more here as we careen through the action. The shocking climax is followed by a brief sense of relief that the storm has passed - but then everything is topped by the ending. I should have seen it coming but I completely failed to, logical though it is.
A stunning book - go, read it.
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