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Jason Drake #4
The Assassin's Ultimatum
Jason Drake has been given a painful ultimatum.Either co-operate or lose the only chance he has of finding out what happened to his daughterThe stakes are higher and more personal than ever.The Assassin's Ultimatum is the spy thriller you've been waiting for. It's full of non-stop action and the twists and turns never stop. Every page is exciting and dripping with suspense.It continues the series many have called the best thing since Jason Bourne.The Assassin's Ultimatum is the fourth entry in what is one of the most full-throttle CIA assassin series to hit bookstores in decades. It has been created from the ground up to fill the space between Jason Bourne and Mitch Rapp. The extensive series will see one new novel every four months.Auston King is an avid reader, who has consumed every Tom Clancy, Brad Thor, Lee Child, Vince Flynn and Robert Ludlum book he could get his hands on and he wants to share stories that entertain, provoke, and leave you wanting more.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2022
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Auston King
13 books42 followersAuston King is the author name for an ex-intelligence officer who prefers to keep his anonymity about him. He's an avid reader, who has consumed every Tom Clancy, Brad Thor, Vince Flynn and Robert Ludlum book he could get his hands on and he wants to share stories that entertain, provoke, and leave you wanting more.
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September 5, 2022
This is the most POORLY edited book I've ever had the displeasure to read. Mr. King is insulting his readers by publishing manuscripts with so many clerical errors. We deserve better.
The stories are are good and the characters are interesting but the clerical errors greatly distract from enjoying the stories.
I know a good editor...., but most of the errors could be identified by loading the digital file into Word and letting it find the typos, missing words, and other grammatical errors.
All of the books in the Jason Drake Spy Thriller series should be edited , corrected, and republished.
Mike King
The stories are are good and the characters are interesting but the clerical errors greatly distract from enjoying the stories.
I know a good editor...., but most of the errors could be identified by loading the digital file into Word and letting it find the typos, missing words, and other grammatical errors.
All of the books in the Jason Drake Spy Thriller series should be edited , corrected, and republished.
Mike King
February 17, 2023
Kate Price is keeping the whereabouts of Jason's daughter from him unless he helps her bring down Lotus. The suspected head of Lotus is Eli Chambers a trusted Cabinet Member to the President and his ability to sway the President to his way of thinking (pro-Russia) is detrimental to the US.
Jason must break into the "Garden" aka Lotus headquarters and get the all the damaging info off the mainframe in order to find out where his daughter is. Kate's ex husband SAS man Colt is so against her blackmail he heads back to England and away from Kate.
Enter Kate's old boss (previously thought dead-Taggert) who has a trained group of ops soldiers called Mesa that save her from Eli's Lotus assassin's a few times and help Jason out on the op.
It doesn't end as well as we think and leaves you hanging for the next book.
Jason must break into the "Garden" aka Lotus headquarters and get the all the damaging info off the mainframe in order to find out where his daughter is. Kate's ex husband SAS man Colt is so against her blackmail he heads back to England and away from Kate.
Enter Kate's old boss (previously thought dead-Taggert) who has a trained group of ops soldiers called Mesa that save her from Eli's Lotus assassin's a few times and help Jason out on the op.
It doesn't end as well as we think and leaves you hanging for the next book.
June 6, 2022
Austin King and Jason Drake are here to stay
So I have read every book in this series, and I enjoyed them very much. I give the series five stars because the series has been great, and I highly recommend it. But this one has some rough edges that I spoke with the author about and he was humble and cool about it, and said he is smoothing it out and updating the ebook with revisions to fix them.
The characters, especially Drake, Sierra, and Clive are great, and I think the author is just getting warmed up. I would go back and start at book 1, because without the previous books I don’t know how well this book would stand on its own. But the series is definitely worth your time.
So I have read every book in this series, and I enjoyed them very much. I give the series five stars because the series has been great, and I highly recommend it. But this one has some rough edges that I spoke with the author about and he was humble and cool about it, and said he is smoothing it out and updating the ebook with revisions to fix them.
The characters, especially Drake, Sierra, and Clive are great, and I think the author is just getting warmed up. I would go back and start at book 1, because without the previous books I don’t know how well this book would stand on its own. But the series is definitely worth your time.
July 22, 2022
Must read
For a new indie author I feel like Auston has done a great job. I have enjoyed them all. There are some editing issues but no more than a lot of other books I have read. There are a few continuity issues between books but I am willing to overlook them as that happens with a lot of authors. I stopped reading mainstream books because they were all predictable. These books have been unpredictable and that is the fun of reading.
For a new indie author I feel like Auston has done a great job. I have enjoyed them all. There are some editing issues but no more than a lot of other books I have read. There are a few continuity issues between books but I am willing to overlook them as that happens with a lot of authors. I stopped reading mainstream books because they were all predictable. These books have been unpredictable and that is the fun of reading.
September 30, 2022
Great series, makes you want to read the next book right away.
I enjoyed the well developed characters as well as the story jumping from 1part to the next. The downside is the poor editing, too many grammatical errors.This has been through out the series. I find this to be very annoying.
I enjoyed the well developed characters as well as the story jumping from 1part to the next. The downside is the poor editing, too many grammatical errors.This has been through out the series. I find this to be very annoying.
September 28, 2023
Its a sad day but a productive day
A lot of questions got answered but a lot is going on. I must have skipped this book but came back to it. Unfortunately, that meant I read the future before reading this one. Read it but in correct order and you will enjoy the thrills of the future.
A lot of questions got answered but a lot is going on. I must have skipped this book but came back to it. Unfortunately, that meant I read the future before reading this one. Read it but in correct order and you will enjoy the thrills of the future.
January 2, 2025
Top Notch
I read this book today… yes, today. One day. It is one of the best written stories I’ve read in this genre. I’ve read literally well over a hundred in the past few years. All of the great authors… This is right up with them. Take a chance. Pick it up. You won’t be able to put it down… I guarantee it.
I read this book today… yes, today. One day. It is one of the best written stories I’ve read in this genre. I’ve read literally well over a hundred in the past few years. All of the great authors… This is right up with them. Take a chance. Pick it up. You won’t be able to put it down… I guarantee it.
January 24, 2025
I already commented it in my review in the previous book in this series, it was amazing how so many characters were "returning from death"...and it happened again in this one.
I like the story, with details coming from the previous books and still "alive" for next ones...but set of characters are not earning the 4th star in my score for it.
I like the story, with details coming from the previous books and still "alive" for next ones...but set of characters are not earning the 4th star in my score for it.
April 30, 2025
Wonderful set of. Books.
This is a set of books about a BBC rouge CIA ex spy. He wants go make the world better. But he BBC is very bitter about his past. He is a very good fighter with multiple ways to fight. Everyone who worked with him unfortunately seems to die. Three book sare enjoyable.
This is a set of books about a BBC rouge CIA ex spy. He wants go make the world better. But he BBC is very bitter about his past. He is a very good fighter with multiple ways to fight. Everyone who worked with him unfortunately seems to die. Three book sare enjoyable.
June 1, 2022
a page turner
Fast action thriller — that really needs editing and proofreading. So after such quibbling, I still was captured by the book! Lots of intrigue, lots of fairly stupid politics, but impossible to put down.
Fast action thriller — that really needs editing and proofreading. So after such quibbling, I still was captured by the book! Lots of intrigue, lots of fairly stupid politics, but impossible to put down.
October 27, 2022
If you follow the series this is a must read
The gang is back in full force and is as dangerous as ever. Although they lose a few, the hardest loss was Houston. But he went doing what he was best at.
The gang is back in full force and is as dangerous as ever. Although they lose a few, the hardest loss was Houston. But he went doing what he was best at.
May 1, 2023
Back At It
Jason Drake had several major losses in this story. It seemed like he was trying to escape his past and to figure out who he is. Despite all of this heaviness, there was action and “bad guys” got what they deserved.
Jason Drake had several major losses in this story. It seemed like he was trying to escape his past and to figure out who he is. Despite all of this heaviness, there was action and “bad guys” got what they deserved.
May 17, 2023
Good read
Very well executed. Kept the reader intrigued throughout.
Touching about Houston’s last stand. And Prices demise. She defended Her country and proved to be a true patriot!
Very well executed. Kept the reader intrigued throughout.
Touching about Houston’s last stand. And Prices demise. She defended Her country and proved to be a true patriot!
August 26, 2023
Great mid series book.
Thriller from the start, continuing the story line f Jason’s Drake. Creative twist and turn with internal Government spies. Cliff hanger ending. I am ready for Book 5.
Thriller from the start, continuing the story line f Jason’s Drake. Creative twist and turn with internal Government spies. Cliff hanger ending. I am ready for Book 5.
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September 10, 2023It's hard to give these books a five-star rating when they continualy have errors . Mr. Drake needs an editor who can read every word so that, i.e., they can detect when a word is missing. It would also show some more respect for the readers who enjoy the story, but appreciate good sentences.
January 15, 2024
Another good book...
I just love the way these books flow from one mission to the next; never any real cliffhangers but a lead on to the next mission at then end of every book and that is what I like.
I just love the way these books flow from one mission to the next; never any real cliffhangers but a lead on to the next mission at then end of every book and that is what I like.
October 22, 2024
Great plot, but...
Really enjoyed the plot and continuing storyline. The writing style is however weakening and the lack of editors is really showing with dozens of incomplete sentences or grammatical errors.
Really enjoyed the plot and continuing storyline. The writing style is however weakening and the lack of editors is really showing with dozens of incomplete sentences or grammatical errors.
March 5, 2025
Great Series
I’ve read all four books in this series and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. The action, intrigue and suspense are nonstop. I look forward to reading all the Auston King books.
I’ve read all four books in this series and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. The action, intrigue and suspense are nonstop. I look forward to reading all the Auston King books.
June 1, 2022
great read
An awesome story. Convoluted yet thrilling. It pulls a lot of things together and ends a few as well. Drake is up for it all and can’t wait for next one
An awesome story. Convoluted yet thrilling. It pulls a lot of things together and ends a few as well. Drake is up for it all and can’t wait for next one
June 20, 2022
Wow
What a story, kept me guessing til the end of the book.The characters are great and powerful. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
What a story, kept me guessing til the end of the book.The characters are great and powerful. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
July 16, 2022
Pretty good
Good action, nice plot, lots of secret agent spy stuff with guns and shot outs, definitely my kind of book.
Good action, nice plot, lots of secret agent spy stuff with guns and shot outs, definitely my kind of book.
July 29, 2022
Not really a stand a!one title
End of the world as we know it hero to save the day only its "to be continued" in book 5 not yet published
End of the world as we know it hero to save the day only its "to be continued" in book 5 not yet published
August 6, 2022
Ultimatum
Edge of the seat, non-stop suspense. Looking forward to next installment. Would recommend to any reader looking for spy action.
Edge of the seat, non-stop suspense. Looking forward to next installment. Would recommend to any reader looking for spy action.
August 9, 2022
Thrilling ride!
The story jas been told many of times but for some it never gets old. Jason Drake is refreshing and makes you definitely root for him
The story jas been told many of times but for some it never gets old. Jason Drake is refreshing and makes you definitely root for him
December 16, 2022
Good read. Fast moving book. Hard to put down. Unique ending.
February 18, 2023
The Assassin's Ultimatum CIA
This book is full of action packed scenes and fascinating characters.If you like spy thrillers, you will like this book.
This book is full of action packed scenes and fascinating characters.If you like spy thrillers, you will like this book.
April 21, 2023
Great series
This was a great series and one that I hope continues. Would be nice to watch Aidan’s grow and how she meets her father.
This was a great series and one that I hope continues. Would be nice to watch Aidan’s grow and how she meets her father.
May 16, 2023
Bullets flying and bodies dropping everywhere!!!
This installment of Jason Drake's adventures is like ride on a wild rollercoaster. Who will love or die is uncertain!
This installment of Jason Drake's adventures is like ride on a wild rollercoaster. Who will love or die is uncertain!
June 1, 2023
Great Read
I’ve now read 4 of this series and enjoyed everyone of them! This one brought tears more than once so have tissues ready .
I’ve now read 4 of this series and enjoyed everyone of them! This one brought tears more than once so have tissues ready .
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July 9, 2023Twisted perfection
Relationships are the epicenter of life and this series shows how the six degrees of separation really is applied. Great story line!!!
Relationships are the epicenter of life and this series shows how the six degrees of separation really is applied. Great story line!!!
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