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Russian Assault
Russian Assault is an action-thriller for readers who love intense life-and-death dramatic scenes! Fast-paced, page-turning, spine-tingling action that won’t let you put the book down!
In this sequel to the critically-acclaimed thriller, A Dangerous Freedom , a rogue group of former Russian KGB agents launch deadly attacks on Washington, D.C. in an attempt to overthrow the U.S. government. In this fast-paced action-thriller, new American hero, Dylan Reilly, is enlisted to work with the Secret Service and combat deadly assaults on the U.S. capital. The fate of America rests on their ability to identify the source of this coup d'état and stop them in their tracks. If they can’t, the country could fall to the Russians.
In this sequel to the critically-acclaimed thriller, A Dangerous Freedom , a rogue group of former Russian KGB agents launch deadly attacks on Washington, D.C. in an attempt to overthrow the U.S. government. In this fast-paced action-thriller, new American hero, Dylan Reilly, is enlisted to work with the Secret Service and combat deadly assaults on the U.S. capital. The fate of America rests on their ability to identify the source of this coup d'état and stop them in their tracks. If they can’t, the country could fall to the Russians.
224 pages, Paperback
Published September 3, 2022
About the author
John Ruane
8 books49 followersJohn Ruane is an author, journalist and playwright. He has written for the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, and Atlanta-Journal Constitution. He is a critically-acclaimed author of six books, including "The Earl Campbell Story" (ECW Press, 1999) and "Parish the Thought" (Simon & Schuster, 2008). "A Dangerous Freedom" was his first thriller novel, published by Permuted Press, and the beginning of the Dylan Reilly series. "Russian Assault" is the sequel, published by Roswell Press.
Since leaving the Sun-Times, John has made his living in the public relations industry, creating and implementing several award-winning programs. He is a graduate of Chicago State University where he was an English major, wrote a column for the school newspaper, played center on two college hockey championship teams and pitched for the Cougars baseball team. Later, he volunteered his time to coaching fifty-two youth sports teams over a 17-year period.
John and his wife, Charlotte, are proud parents of four adult children and three grandchildren.
Since leaving the Sun-Times, John has made his living in the public relations industry, creating and implementing several award-winning programs. He is a graduate of Chicago State University where he was an English major, wrote a column for the school newspaper, played center on two college hockey championship teams and pitched for the Cougars baseball team. Later, he volunteered his time to coaching fifty-two youth sports teams over a 17-year period.
John and his wife, Charlotte, are proud parents of four adult children and three grandchildren.
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September 27, 2022
“Yeah, I’m that guy,” Dylan replied.
The author, John Ruane, has made a protagonist with an invincible belief in what is right, in his faith, and in his ability to do what needs to be done. Many of the characters are shamelessly and delightfully taken from present day politicians. Even the FBI is the FBI of former years before its reputation was tarnished. An enjoyable read where the good guys win and the bad decisively lose. A fun read.
The author, John Ruane, has made a protagonist with an invincible belief in what is right, in his faith, and in his ability to do what needs to be done. Many of the characters are shamelessly and delightfully taken from present day politicians. Even the FBI is the FBI of former years before its reputation was tarnished. An enjoyable read where the good guys win and the bad decisively lose. A fun read.
October 13, 2022
This was a GoodReads giveaway win of a Kindle ebook.
I kept thinking this was written ten years ago or so and formed the opinion that it was dated. But I find that it was in fact published just this year, so my opinion is less generous knowing current history. I would really have given it 1.5 stars.
I like to let the author unfold his/her story in their own way and try hard to just enjoy the development. And the set up was fair. But I think the chance to pit the radical left against the right would have played out better if it was more of the radical right versus the right. That would have introduced just another layer of nuance to fuzz up who is right and who is wrong.
"That guy" with the six shooter was over the top. And at the three quarter point church scenario, when the climax action sequence starts to take place, this story really goes over the top. NO sense of the real world at all. The real topper was the closing epilog segment. Really not my style. In no way would it happen.
Oh, shooting the bad guy to disable... so Hollywood. If you are going to do that, why not have one of the bad guys survive long enough to implicate the larger plot?
You may like this story, so give it a read. Meanwhile, I will be in search of my next GoodReads.
I kept thinking this was written ten years ago or so and formed the opinion that it was dated. But I find that it was in fact published just this year, so my opinion is less generous knowing current history. I would really have given it 1.5 stars.
I like to let the author unfold his/her story in their own way and try hard to just enjoy the development. And the set up was fair. But I think the chance to pit the radical left against the right would have played out better if it was more of the radical right versus the right. That would have introduced just another layer of nuance to fuzz up who is right and who is wrong.
"That guy" with the six shooter was over the top. And at the three quarter point church scenario, when the climax action sequence starts to take place, this story really goes over the top. NO sense of the real world at all. The real topper was the closing epilog segment. Really not my style. In no way would it happen.
Oh, shooting the bad guy to disable... so Hollywood. If you are going to do that, why not have one of the bad guys survive long enough to implicate the larger plot?
You may like this story, so give it a read. Meanwhile, I will be in search of my next GoodReads.
October 23, 2022
An intriguing story! I especially loved the twists throughout as to what has happened and what is currently happening in our country with references to the mind-bent liberal culture and how they've been weaponized via the ever-played out "Russian conspiracy" dogma. The fabrication of revolution and the government's ineptness in realizing such was right in line with today's puppet administration. The juxtaposition of evil in this novel was brilliant, and John Ruane displayed his best in the usual satirical truths. The melding of political woes into a militia/thriller is well rendered. His smearing the line between between both extremist factions in order to keep all those involved . . . involved, should positively bedazzle the most jaded of libertarians.
December 5, 2022
In this second novel in the Dylan Reilly thriller series, a rogue group of former Russian KGB agents launch deadly attacks on Washington, D.C. in an attempt to overthrow the U.S. government. In this sequel to the critically-acclaimed action-thriller, "A Dangerous Freedom," our hero, Dylan Reilly, works with the Secret Service to combat the deadly assaults, hoping to save the country. The story is fast-paced, with lots of action-packed scenes. The author has a way of putting the reader right in the middle of the action. Well-developed story, plots, and characters.
February 13, 2023
Tasteful thriller
I found this one packed with nail biting plots and twists that the title and cover promises.
A tasteful thriller that dives into a tight storyline held together with creative writing. Rarely I come across books that delivers on the shudder element when peeling away the life and death plotline.
I found this one packed with nail biting plots and twists that the title and cover promises.
A tasteful thriller that dives into a tight storyline held together with creative writing. Rarely I come across books that delivers on the shudder element when peeling away the life and death plotline.
November 17, 2022
I enjoyed the links between the actions in this novel with some of the January riots at the Capitol. The author was not afraid to add his own opinions either1
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