The Azure Backlash

by Steve P. Vincent

One shot to stop an empire. Mitch Herron has a bullet in his gut and a cell to call home. But when a problem arises that only Herron’s unique brand of carnage can solve, he’s put to work for his captor in return for the chance to keep breathing. As he plays his part in a gambit that will kill thousands and enslave millions, Herron baulks when the mission gets personal. But extracting himself from this mess will mean defying an empire. If he fails, there’s a hole with his name on it. If you like explosive thrillers, you’ll love The Jade Stratagem , the sixth novel in the addictive Mitch Herron series. Get it now!

122 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 10, 2021

About the author

Steve P. Vincent lives with his wife in a pokey apartment in Melbourne’s north-west, where he’s forced to write on the couch in front of an obnoxiously large television.

When he’s not writing, Steve keeps food and flat whites on the table working for the man. He enjoys beer, whisky, sports and dreaming up ever more elaborate conspiracy theories to write about.

He has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Political Science and History. His honours thesis was on the topic of global terrorism. He has travelled extensively through Europe, the United States and Asia.

The Foundation is his first novel.

Reviews

[Julie Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book but I NEED the next book. This book continues on from the last book, The Capricorn deception, which I compared the main character to Jack Reacher but with this book I think we have changed to Ethan Hunt from the mission impossible films, as Mitch is asked to go up against his deadliest foe yet. I wish the book had been longer and then we might not have been left on such a deadly cliff hanger. All of the stories in this series are fairly short so I would recommend that you start with book one and make your way through the series like one big book, especially as they continue on from the last. Even so the story is action packed and I wouldn't want to miss it. The reason I like the series is because of the main character, okay he might be a killer but you wouldn't want anybody else on your side and that makes for an action packed thrilling ride.
Having escaped Fiji with a stowaway on board, Mitch plans to return is scuppered when pirates target his yacht. With the sinking of his boat he finds he is treading deep water when his rescuers recognise him.Rather than turn him over to the authorities the captain asks him to take care of the pirate problem, giving Mitch the chance to exact his own type of revenge. The problem is the pirates are well funded and backed up by powerful people that have there own agenda. Can Mitch go up against his deadliest foe yet and come out alive?
Once again the narrator was a good choice and he puts in an excellent performance.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review

[dennis barron · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Azure Backlash. Steve P. Vincent

Mitch Herron is an elite operator, in a class of his own. Out of the game now after completing an operation in Fiji. He's on the FBI and CIA'S wanted list. He now considers himself retired. He discovers a female stow away on his yacht. They know each other and it's not a major problem. Near the Philippines they are attacked by pirates but they both manage to escape. In the water he activates a rescue beacon and an Navy helicopter helicopter rescues them both. What now unfolds is an extremely fast paced action riddled adventure.Mind boggling. Typical Steve P. Vincent. And..... to top it off a cliff hanger ending!!! Enjoyed immensely!!! My highest recommendation!!