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Alex King #14
Dead Man Walking
It has been twenty years since MI6 gave King a new identity, and now somebody knows the truth. A killer is taunting him, killing those King was once close to in a bid to force him out into the open.
MI5 is under cyber-attack. GCHQ have found the source of the cyber-terrorism and have uncovered transcripts naming a spy within the UK government. Dispatching a team to investigate, they discover a link between the source of the cyber-terrorism and the man contracted to kill King.
King investigates old enemies in the hope of finding his would-be assassin, but soon uncovers a plot that if unchecked, will devastate Ukraine and could trigger World War Three.
MI5 is under cyber-attack. GCHQ have found the source of the cyber-terrorism and have uncovered transcripts naming a spy within the UK government. Dispatching a team to investigate, they discover a link between the source of the cyber-terrorism and the man contracted to kill King.
King investigates old enemies in the hope of finding his would-be assassin, but soon uncovers a plot that if unchecked, will devastate Ukraine and could trigger World War Three.
378 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2022
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About the author
A.P. Bateman
44 books79 followersA P Bateman is the author of seventeen novels, with twelve of his titles reaching No.1 in Amazon's paid top 100 categories in all Amazon regions and four titles reaching No.1 in Kindle sales in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.
He has a background in close protection and investigations which has given him a unique insight into the scenarios and locations his characters find themselves in.
His hobbies are swimming, driving, archery, shooting and food; his passions are travel and writing.
He has recently released his seventeenth novel - "Hunter Killer" - the twelfth book in the highly acclaimed Alex King series.
You can keep up with A P Bateman and discover more at his Facebook page: @authorapbateman or his website: www.apbateman.com
Reading Order:
The Rob Stone Series:
1) The Ares Virus
2) The Town
3) The Island
The Alex King Series:
1) The Contract Man
2) Lies and Retribution
3) Shadows of Good Friday (A series prequel)
4) The Five
5) Reaper
6) Stormbound
7) Breakout
8) From the Shadows
9) Rogue
10) The Asset
11) Last Man Standing
12) Hunter Killer
Standalone Novels:
Hell's Mouth
Unforgotten
Short Stories:
The Perfect Murder?
Atonement (an Alex King thriller)
He has a background in close protection and investigations which has given him a unique insight into the scenarios and locations his characters find themselves in.
His hobbies are swimming, driving, archery, shooting and food; his passions are travel and writing.
He has recently released his seventeenth novel - "Hunter Killer" - the twelfth book in the highly acclaimed Alex King series.
You can keep up with A P Bateman and discover more at his Facebook page: @authorapbateman or his website: www.apbateman.com
Reading Order:
The Rob Stone Series:
1) The Ares Virus
2) The Town
3) The Island
The Alex King Series:
1) The Contract Man
2) Lies and Retribution
3) Shadows of Good Friday (A series prequel)
4) The Five
5) Reaper
6) Stormbound
7) Breakout
8) From the Shadows
9) Rogue
10) The Asset
11) Last Man Standing
12) Hunter Killer
Standalone Novels:
Hell's Mouth
Unforgotten
Short Stories:
The Perfect Murder?
Atonement (an Alex King thriller)
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April 13, 2022
Real Life Collides With Alex King's World, Watch Out!
Alex King, looking for whoever is trying to kill him as they terrorize any who are close to him as a way to weaken him, to bring him to his knees. Well, we Know that's Not going to happen, but this Is one time in our hero's life that the murders do make him feel physically ill. It Has been twenty years since being given his new identity, and now Someone knows the Truth, using their knowledge to force him out into the open in the hope that they will Finally be able to be rid of his presence disturbing every operation they attempt. But King does not intend to make it easy for them, using his connections and a Russian prisoner to investigate a source for cyber-terrorism being directed at M15. However he located something completely different, a plot to use some hidden poison that will totally devastate those fighting in Ukraine. And although many in the group refuse to get involved, 'It is Not our mission', you know King can not walk away...
Another fantastic action adventure bringing things happening in the world right now into King's world, where he deals with it all any way he can!!!
Alex King, looking for whoever is trying to kill him as they terrorize any who are close to him as a way to weaken him, to bring him to his knees. Well, we Know that's Not going to happen, but this Is one time in our hero's life that the murders do make him feel physically ill. It Has been twenty years since being given his new identity, and now Someone knows the Truth, using their knowledge to force him out into the open in the hope that they will Finally be able to be rid of his presence disturbing every operation they attempt. But King does not intend to make it easy for them, using his connections and a Russian prisoner to investigate a source for cyber-terrorism being directed at M15. However he located something completely different, a plot to use some hidden poison that will totally devastate those fighting in Ukraine. And although many in the group refuse to get involved, 'It is Not our mission', you know King can not walk away...
Another fantastic action adventure bringing things happening in the world right now into King's world, where he deals with it all any way he can!!!
May 9, 2022
RIVETING
Once again the author spins a riveting tale that holds the reader spell bound - I have now read every novel written by Mr Bateman many one after the other.
Everyone has enthralled unlike many other writers he manages to make each unpredictable with relatable characters.
These novels deserve to be published in paperback however releasing them on Kindle enable the author to be current almost prophetic
I used to love Reacher books but are finding the latest lacking and seem to be written to a formula the Alex King certainly are not
I highly recommend all these books forHours of enjoyment
Once again the author spins a riveting tale that holds the reader spell bound - I have now read every novel written by Mr Bateman many one after the other.
Everyone has enthralled unlike many other writers he manages to make each unpredictable with relatable characters.
These novels deserve to be published in paperback however releasing them on Kindle enable the author to be current almost prophetic
I used to love Reacher books but are finding the latest lacking and seem to be written to a formula the Alex King certainly are not
I highly recommend all these books forHours of enjoyment
April 10, 2022
Great read and co inside what's going on in Ukraine and Russia .When King comes across a plant that has the gas stored to murder the Jews terrifying thing when you know it could be true .King is trying to find the people who are trying to kill him .Good story line and was well engaged in the book highly recommend .well worth a read .
July 24, 2023
Erm.... Wow..I'd be swearing of how up to date, full of surprises,oh and so much more.
I thought I'd read the best book last time.
This one had me shouting out loud. Laughing out loud. And sad all at the same time.
So I'm just going to say today this is the best ######¢¢¢¢¢ book ever.
I thought I'd read the best book last time.
This one had me shouting out loud. Laughing out loud. And sad all at the same time.
So I'm just going to say today this is the best ######¢¢¢¢¢ book ever.
September 13, 2022
Every Book Just Tops the One Before!
Started with book one and looking forward to book fifteen! Would like to find out more about, Jane, his first wife, but I guess that ship has sailed. Will be looking for and reading more of his books.
Started with book one and looking forward to book fifteen! Would like to find out more about, Jane, his first wife, but I guess that ship has sailed. Will be looking for and reading more of his books.
April 23, 2022
Brilliant read yet again
I really love these Alex King stories and so up to date with the Ukraine/Russia conflict, I really hope there is more in the series to come
I really love these Alex King stories and so up to date with the Ukraine/Russia conflict, I really hope there is more in the series to come
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May 20, 2022Looking forward to reading your next book
I enjoyed every bit could 😀 not put it down just starting to read the next book
Which I am sure I will enjoy as much
I enjoyed every bit could 😀 not put it down just starting to read the next book
Which I am sure I will enjoy as much
July 3, 2022
Fantastic book!
Once again this author delivers another fantastic, fast paced book, subterfuge and intrigue in the spade full! Highly recommended read.
Once again this author delivers another fantastic, fast paced book, subterfuge and intrigue in the spade full! Highly recommended read.
December 19, 2022
clever
Different on many levels but still an easy read. Off to the next, possibly last, book in the series. We shall see.
Different on many levels but still an easy read. Off to the next, possibly last, book in the series. We shall see.
September 24, 2024
Not very impressive
Too much propaganda based on misinformation and disinformation... am ready to give up the Alex King series ...weak at its best
Too much propaganda based on misinformation and disinformation... am ready to give up the Alex King series ...weak at its best
October 8, 2024
wonderful
Absolutely wonderful. Just like all of the Alex King stories. Once you start it, you just can’t put it down.
Absolutely wonderful. Just like all of the Alex King stories. Once you start it, you just can’t put it down.
January 7, 2024
The best Alex King story yet but this is only part one.
It's dark outside the home of Alex King and his partner Caroline, Caroline is still recovering from a broken leg and King's on a sabbatical from the service but only King is home and knows trouble is coming and he's ready. But what happens in this unbelievable story has everyone in their small section left stunned. You'll have to read this book and Sovereign Power which together make up a breathtakingly exciting story of deception, mindless murders, ruthless assassins and so much more. Read both books but even by itself this is A.P. Bateman's best Alex King story yet.
It's dark outside the home of Alex King and his partner Caroline, Caroline is still recovering from a broken leg and King's on a sabbatical from the service but only King is home and knows trouble is coming and he's ready. But what happens in this unbelievable story has everyone in their small section left stunned. You'll have to read this book and Sovereign Power which together make up a breathtakingly exciting story of deception, mindless murders, ruthless assassins and so much more. Read both books but even by itself this is A.P. Bateman's best Alex King story yet.
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