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Paul Adams #3
Enemy Within
How can you fight an enemy when you don’t know who they are?
Medics Paul Adams and Lizzie Jarman are back at home, recovering from two brutal tours of Afghanistan. They’re in the process of getting on an even keel when, in an attempt to escape the horrific memories of combat, Lizzie decides to take a sabbatical in Sierra Lone.
Back in the United Kingdom aspiring investigative journalist, Eleanor Vickers, has uncovered something unusual about the local bio-technology institute that is sponsoring Lizzie’s sabbatical. She risks everything to uncover the truth about the secretive establishment while around her, invisible forces are determined to start a very different type of war—the likes of which the world has never seen.
But as the first shot is fired, Lizzie is right in its path. With Adams thousands of miles away and unable to help, Lizzie’s fate—and the fate of countless others—is unknowingly in Eleanor’s hands.
Who is the enemy within? Can Eleanor discover what they are planning in time? Or will it be too late to stop the coming war?
Medics Paul Adams and Lizzie Jarman are back at home, recovering from two brutal tours of Afghanistan. They’re in the process of getting on an even keel when, in an attempt to escape the horrific memories of combat, Lizzie decides to take a sabbatical in Sierra Lone.
Back in the United Kingdom aspiring investigative journalist, Eleanor Vickers, has uncovered something unusual about the local bio-technology institute that is sponsoring Lizzie’s sabbatical. She risks everything to uncover the truth about the secretive establishment while around her, invisible forces are determined to start a very different type of war—the likes of which the world has never seen.
But as the first shot is fired, Lizzie is right in its path. With Adams thousands of miles away and unable to help, Lizzie’s fate—and the fate of countless others—is unknowingly in Eleanor’s hands.
Who is the enemy within? Can Eleanor discover what they are planning in time? Or will it be too late to stop the coming war?
474 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2021
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Nathan Burrows
50 books164 followersNathan Burrows is a writer based in Norfolk in the United Kingdom. His debut novel, Blind Justice, was published in March 2018.
Nathan's a keen reader as well as a writer. He occasionally runs marathons, has a Norwich City football club season ticket, and is the proud part-owner of a Daschund puppy called Bertie.
Nathan's a keen reader as well as a writer. He occasionally runs marathons, has a Norwich City football club season ticket, and is the proud part-owner of a Daschund puppy called Bertie.
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September 29, 2021
I received a review copy from the author at my request and this is my honest opinion. What a roller-coaster read this book is. And just like your favorite roller-coaster, it is a bit slow at the beginning as it lays the foundation and builds the suspense for the ride. Then it reaches the top of the first hill and you better hold onto your hat because it is an all-out wild ride from there!
Having read the first two books in the series I was very familiar with Lizzie and Adams and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them again. I love watching their relationship slowly and steadily build. It is not perfect and has its bumps and bruises but appears solid so far.
As a retired nurse, I always approach a medical novel with a bit of trepidation because sometimes authors, like tv directors, go for the drama and not the accuracy. I have to say Mr. Burrows has yet to make a major error. Some things are different since my career was in the US and Lizzie and Adams are in the UK, but otherwise, the details are right.
Mr. Burrows has the ability to create excellent characters be they "good guys" or "bad". His characters are down-to-earth, relatable, and authentic. And his "bad guys" are so bad that I felt my blood pressure rise on more than one occasion. The dialogue is natural sounding and flows easily and the military details feel right (no military experience here so I can't be positive).
All in all, this is an excellent read and one that provides plenty of suspense, twists and twists at every corner, and all kinds of excitement. This is one of those "just one more chapter" books that you find yourself reading long after you should have been in bed. I highly recommend it and the previous two books in the series.
Having read the first two books in the series I was very familiar with Lizzie and Adams and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them again. I love watching their relationship slowly and steadily build. It is not perfect and has its bumps and bruises but appears solid so far.
As a retired nurse, I always approach a medical novel with a bit of trepidation because sometimes authors, like tv directors, go for the drama and not the accuracy. I have to say Mr. Burrows has yet to make a major error. Some things are different since my career was in the US and Lizzie and Adams are in the UK, but otherwise, the details are right.
Mr. Burrows has the ability to create excellent characters be they "good guys" or "bad". His characters are down-to-earth, relatable, and authentic. And his "bad guys" are so bad that I felt my blood pressure rise on more than one occasion. The dialogue is natural sounding and flows easily and the military details feel right (no military experience here so I can't be positive).
All in all, this is an excellent read and one that provides plenty of suspense, twists and twists at every corner, and all kinds of excitement. This is one of those "just one more chapter" books that you find yourself reading long after you should have been in bed. I highly recommend it and the previous two books in the series.
October 13, 2025
I enjoyed this a lot. It follows the pattern of a series of chapters from the point of view of a number of characters, it is only as the book moves in that it becomes clear show they are connected and what the big picture is. A novel of its time, that’s all I’m saying - but highly recommended.
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