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Sean Drummond #5
The President's Assassin
"YOU CAN'T STOP US. THERE WILL BE OTHERS, AND THE PRESIDENT WILL BE HISTORY IN THE NEXT TWO DAYS."
It's a mass execution: six people shot and killed in a Virginia mansion, one of them the White House Chief of Staff. But that isn't the reason Sean Drummond is called in. Newly enlisted in a CIA cell called the Office of Special Projects, the Army lawyer knows the bodies are just a warning. Because the killer left a note.
Now the hunt begins for the ultimate hitman: brilliant, coldhearted, with an insider's knowledge of D.C. If Drummond fails, the world will never be the same --- and someone will collect the $100 million bounty on the President's head.
It's a mass execution: six people shot and killed in a Virginia mansion, one of them the White House Chief of Staff. But that isn't the reason Sean Drummond is called in. Newly enlisted in a CIA cell called the Office of Special Projects, the Army lawyer knows the bodies are just a warning. Because the killer left a note.
Now the hunt begins for the ultimate hitman: brilliant, coldhearted, with an insider's knowledge of D.C. If Drummond fails, the world will never be the same --- and someone will collect the $100 million bounty on the President's head.
449 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 23, 2005
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Brian Haig
30 books401 followersBrian Haig is the son of former US Secretary of State Alexander Haig and has been born and bred in the American military.Since retiring from duty and has been a special advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and now runs a large Helicopter company.
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July 11, 2023
a moderate book to give a read to pass the time away with a few laughs along the way. Having said that, the book could have finished earlier. It just dragged on even after the end of the plot. Oh well. Another Drummond book done. What's the saying..."If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well It were done quickly". Not quick enough!!
April 30, 2023
Президентът на САЩ е в опасност - някой е предложил награда от 100 милиона $$$ за главата му!
Шон Дръмънд, който е прехвърлен в ЦРУ от армията, става част от екипа, който ще разследва тази ситуация. За да покажат, че не се шегуват, заговорниците безмилостно започват да избиват управленския екип на страната, без да си поплюват и да се притесняват от странични жертви.
Ще успее ли нашият доблестен майор да се справи, с този толкова загадъчен проблем?
Цитат:
"Но грешките имат неприятното свойство да се комбинират и някои са по-големи от други. А взети заедно, те се превръщат в нещастие."
P.S. С авторът имаме съвпадение в мненията - Оливър Стоун е идиот!
Шон Дръмънд, който е прехвърлен в ЦРУ от армията, става част от екипа, който ще разследва тази ситуация. За да покажат, че не се шегуват, заговорниците безмилостно започват да избиват управленския екип на страната, без да си поплюват и да се притесняват от странични жертви.
Ще успее ли нашият доблестен майор да се справи, с този толкова загадъчен проблем?
Цитат:
"Но грешките имат неприятното свойство да се комбинират и някои са по-големи от други. А взети заедно, те се превръщат в нещастие."
P.S. С авторът имаме съвпадение в мненията - Оливър Стоун е идиот!
October 12, 2011
Sometimes it's enough to simply dislike a book. But that wasn't enough for me. I, foolishly, looked up Brian Haig's bio before writing this review and now I feel ill. I don't even think I can stomach a review, but for you people who need to know about this atrocious, steaming pile of waste, I'll do it.
In his world, everything is black and white and all people are valorous or inept. In his world the government is a terrible burden and pot shots at its incompetence is just matter of course where his readers are so on-board with it that it's a simple inside joke. In his world, major political leaders can be assassinated and it affects the running of nations no more than the time-out for the funeral and the bothersome ritual of half-staff. In his world those who protect and serve are worth far more than the protected.
Of course he's a Fox News employee. God, I should've known this. But more troubling is that he has credentials – West Point, Infantry Officer, and then years working in command at the Pentagon . . . OH WAIT JUST A MINUTE - - dude's got a complex. He was part of the bureaucratic machine he hates so much and he knows he was dead weight on the ass end of a bloated military industrial complex that he has to transfer blame in any and all ways possible.
Oh I know he was taking pot shots at the Bush administration in this book. But really he loathes the administrative branch more than a grade-schooler hates broccoli.
In this book, our hero, Major Sean Drummond is the ideal right-wing champion. He's sarcastic to just beyond compulsive, and handsome, and dedicated to saving the Republic at all costs - - except that killing a few bureaucrats is good fodder for crime scene clues.
Oh yeah, there's a twist at the end of the book that is kind of clever if you're not too mind-numbed by propaganda by the time it comes up to care. I didn't care, to tell the truth, and wasn't surprised – but I knew our hero would figure it out before the assassination reached its true target – his reputation. Because Sean Drummond's reputation is the greatest asset our nation could possibly possess.
Blech. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go vomit.
In his world, everything is black and white and all people are valorous or inept. In his world the government is a terrible burden and pot shots at its incompetence is just matter of course where his readers are so on-board with it that it's a simple inside joke. In his world, major political leaders can be assassinated and it affects the running of nations no more than the time-out for the funeral and the bothersome ritual of half-staff. In his world those who protect and serve are worth far more than the protected.
Of course he's a Fox News employee. God, I should've known this. But more troubling is that he has credentials – West Point, Infantry Officer, and then years working in command at the Pentagon . . . OH WAIT JUST A MINUTE - - dude's got a complex. He was part of the bureaucratic machine he hates so much and he knows he was dead weight on the ass end of a bloated military industrial complex that he has to transfer blame in any and all ways possible.
Oh I know he was taking pot shots at the Bush administration in this book. But really he loathes the administrative branch more than a grade-schooler hates broccoli.
In this book, our hero, Major Sean Drummond is the ideal right-wing champion. He's sarcastic to just beyond compulsive, and handsome, and dedicated to saving the Republic at all costs - - except that killing a few bureaucrats is good fodder for crime scene clues.
Oh yeah, there's a twist at the end of the book that is kind of clever if you're not too mind-numbed by propaganda by the time it comes up to care. I didn't care, to tell the truth, and wasn't surprised – but I knew our hero would figure it out before the assassination reached its true target – his reputation. Because Sean Drummond's reputation is the greatest asset our nation could possibly possess.
Blech. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go vomit.
November 15, 2012
Haig continues to outdo himself with this series! While moving away from official military law and investigating, the scene is still high-paced and full of intrigue as the CIA takes Major Sean Drummond under their wing and has him working in one of their super secret branches. When a couple appears murdered, Drummond in there to assist with the investigation. When it becomes apparent that this murder shakes things all the way up to the Oval Office, things kick into high gear and Drummond becomes an integral part of the investigating team. A bounty on the head of the president and with numerous people close to him turning up murdered leaves Drummond, the CIA, and the FBI scrambling to solve this before the killer gets the ultimate upper hand. All things point to a distant and secluded serial killer, leading Drummond to piece things together, slowly but intelligently. But, nothing is as it seems.
I began reading Haig with an excitement to delve into military law and the JAG Corps, hoping that this would not be another legal thriller as the main character chases the killer and eventually things are tied off, neatly. Haig kept me highly excited and I was always looking to see what this military John Corey-esque character might do, the entire series morphed into something less military, but with the same sarcasm-dripping dialogue and high powered story lines. While I do miss the military angle, Haig has kept me reading, interested, and thoroughly impressed. This book is by no means a disappointment.
Kudos Mr. Haig. Let's see what the latest Drummond novel has to offer.
I began reading Haig with an excitement to delve into military law and the JAG Corps, hoping that this would not be another legal thriller as the main character chases the killer and eventually things are tied off, neatly. Haig kept me highly excited and I was always looking to see what this military John Corey-esque character might do, the entire series morphed into something less military, but with the same sarcasm-dripping dialogue and high powered story lines. While I do miss the military angle, Haig has kept me reading, interested, and thoroughly impressed. This book is by no means a disappointment.
Kudos Mr. Haig. Let's see what the latest Drummond novel has to offer.
July 12, 2015
Sean Drummond did not seem to have much of his arrogant smart-ass attitude in tact this time around which made for a more serious read. This one was a great and complexed mystery crime to read about and quite plausible in some ways but not in others. Specifically with regard to the stealing of military weapons and the FBI profiling and testing before hired for the Bureau. I was also shocked that Drummond didn't figure it out sooner as I had a hunch and it proved dead on in the end. I'm beginning to think Drummond is actually quite incompetent, even stupid sometimes while I read these books.
This Sean Drummond series is not what I was expecting or hoping now that I've read several of them. I thought they would be more JAG courtroom, court martial type reads and they aren't. They are very entertaining though and with lots of clues to get your brain working itself into a frenzy trying to solve the crimes. Love the type of crimes created but solving them is getting a little easier. For the life of me I can't figure out why Drummond is carted off to civilian crimes and away from military crimes most of the time. He has a job and they keep sending him off to do some other job other than his 'real' job.
This Sean Drummond series is not what I was expecting or hoping now that I've read several of them. I thought they would be more JAG courtroom, court martial type reads and they aren't. They are very entertaining though and with lots of clues to get your brain working itself into a frenzy trying to solve the crimes. Love the type of crimes created but solving them is getting a little easier. For the life of me I can't figure out why Drummond is carted off to civilian crimes and away from military crimes most of the time. He has a job and they keep sending him off to do some other job other than his 'real' job.
September 29, 2020
Reading The President's Assassin took me back to my childhood and an exciting Saturday afternoon matinee at my hometown theatre. Full of exciting and deadly happenings along with wise-cracking Sean Drummond, The President's Assassin is a frightening journey into the federal government's search for a killer who has threatened to kill the President. On the journey, the killer murders a number of government officials in a variety of ways. Drummond, a former military lawyer and now a special CIA agent, attempts to solve the murders and stop the Presidential assassination with the aid of a variety of government personnel. Full of Drummond wise-cracks ("morgue bait") and his periodic challenges of authority, The President's Assassin is an entertaining thriller while, at the same time, providing thoughtful insights into the criminal mind.
April 15, 2010
My favorite character and wiseass, Sean Drummond, is back. Someone has offered a $100 million bounty on the president's life and just to get everyone's attention, assassinates, in his home, the Chief of Staff and his family and the Secret Service detail assigned to their protection.
Haig nicely integrates some -- what I think -- pertinent information regarding the real world. While interviewing the major general in charge of the Army CID to help locate some missing weapons (specifically a Bouncing Betty and anti-tank missile) we learn that because of the enormous requirement for munitions in Afghanistant and Iraq, the Army has had to contract out security at the ports to civilian contractors who hire guards at $9.00 an hour and that given the amount of material being shipped (and later exploded) it was impossible to account for a lot of the explosives. That rings very true and is not particularly comforting.
Far-fetched plot, predictable ending. Nevertheless, I am a sucker for Sean Drummond, Haig's wise-cracking CIA/FBI/MP/JAG/CID jack-of-all investigative trades. Fun.
Haig nicely integrates some -- what I think -- pertinent information regarding the real world. While interviewing the major general in charge of the Army CID to help locate some missing weapons (specifically a Bouncing Betty and anti-tank missile) we learn that because of the enormous requirement for munitions in Afghanistant and Iraq, the Army has had to contract out security at the ports to civilian contractors who hire guards at $9.00 an hour and that given the amount of material being shipped (and later exploded) it was impossible to account for a lot of the explosives. That rings very true and is not particularly comforting.
Far-fetched plot, predictable ending. Nevertheless, I am a sucker for Sean Drummond, Haig's wise-cracking CIA/FBI/MP/JAG/CID jack-of-all investigative trades. Fun.
October 17, 2018
Strong entry in the series.
March 16, 2017
Hmm... this book was a let down, compared to the high standards that I had for Brian Haig. This was more of a police procedural rather than anything to do with Sean Drummond.
I agree with Freda about how the complexity and the intrigue level of the plot has gone down compared to the previous Sean Drummond books. Haig pulls the oldest sleight of the hand with this one. I think the author tries too hard to follow in the mold of James Patterson by trying to layer and multi-fold various plot points.
I am not too chuffed about Haig loaning out Sean Drummond to different groups willy nilly. Last book Sean Drummond was in the corporate sector, his efficiency & ruthlessness in dealing with Lisa Murrows murderers saw him get loaned out to the CIA this time around. It seems like all the government agencies are playing pass the cocky, rub you the wrong way, sarcastic Drummond.
I miss solid characters like Imenda Pepperfield and the military JAG court environs. Also in this book Drummond comes across as more horny than most of the other books put together and as such misses vital clues and hints which the author tries to setup as the big reveal for the finale.
As far as plots go, I am docking a star, coz the plot was basically Meh! There were probably 15-20 different ways the author could have done this if the ultimate objective was what the plot revealed.
Considering the books title, the President was not seen even in a single scene; all we heard about the man was from his mouthpieces, we never even saw any hide or hair of the great Gumba. So much for the President being assassinated.
The pace of the plot is frenetic and the story moves fast, it would have probably been better suited to a stand alone novel rather than one featuring Sean Drummond. The book carried the weight of the previous books in the series on it shoulders and sadly those shoulders weren't good enough to hold it up.
I am giving this one 3 stars only due to the affection that I have for Sean Drummond and the previous books in the series. It is my sincere hope that the next book in the series returns to its roots rather than casting Drummond out further in the sea.
I agree with Freda about how the complexity and the intrigue level of the plot has gone down compared to the previous Sean Drummond books. Haig pulls the oldest sleight of the hand with this one. I think the author tries too hard to follow in the mold of James Patterson by trying to layer and multi-fold various plot points.
I am not too chuffed about Haig loaning out Sean Drummond to different groups willy nilly. Last book Sean Drummond was in the corporate sector, his efficiency & ruthlessness in dealing with Lisa Murrows murderers saw him get loaned out to the CIA this time around. It seems like all the government agencies are playing pass the cocky, rub you the wrong way, sarcastic Drummond.
I miss solid characters like Imenda Pepperfield and the military JAG court environs. Also in this book Drummond comes across as more horny than most of the other books put together and as such misses vital clues and hints which the author tries to setup as the big reveal for the finale.
As far as plots go, I am docking a star, coz the plot was basically Meh! There were probably 15-20 different ways the author could have done this if the ultimate objective was what the plot revealed.
Considering the books title, the President was not seen even in a single scene; all we heard about the man was from his mouthpieces, we never even saw any hide or hair of the great Gumba. So much for the President being assassinated.
The pace of the plot is frenetic and the story moves fast, it would have probably been better suited to a stand alone novel rather than one featuring Sean Drummond. The book carried the weight of the previous books in the series on it shoulders and sadly those shoulders weren't good enough to hold it up.
I am giving this one 3 stars only due to the affection that I have for Sean Drummond and the previous books in the series. It is my sincere hope that the next book in the series returns to its roots rather than casting Drummond out further in the sea.
November 5, 2019
A very easy read, The President's Assassin, is the 5th book in the Sean Drummond series by Brian Haig. It's been nearly a decade since I last read a book from the series. That being said, I recognized the main character immediately and reconnected with him, his humor, and his voice right away. Part police procedural, part special ops, and part thriller, these books are all extremely accessible and entertaining. I can recommend the series for a simple diversion, based on my most recent read and the fact I'd included it on my To Read list when I joined Goodreads.
My favorite part of the book has to be Sean Drummond's smart-alecky inner narrative. With books written from the first-person perspective, it's always better to have a strong voice and someone (somewhat) relatable to help the reader be attached. Sean voice is definitely memorable because of his use of obscure words, they constantly surprised and made me laugh. He was definitely more relatable as a result and it added color to an otherwise mildly predictable book.
My favorite part of the book has to be Sean Drummond's smart-alecky inner narrative. With books written from the first-person perspective, it's always better to have a strong voice and someone (somewhat) relatable to help the reader be attached. Sean voice is definitely memorable because of his use of obscure words, they constantly surprised and made me laugh. He was definitely more relatable as a result and it added color to an otherwise mildly predictable book.
August 28, 2018
Great read
Kept my attention the whole time and I love Drummand and look forward to reading more of his books
Hope Haig writes more!
Kept my attention the whole time and I love Drummand and look forward to reading more of his books
Hope Haig writes more!
March 4, 2018
Sean Drummond, one of the most likable arrogant, smart-mouthed protagonists, this side of Demille's John Aloysius Corey...Drummond is no longer with JAG, but seconded to the CIA...he becomes involved in a multi-agency task force hunting for a murderous serial killer targeting some of the highest government officials...a real 5-star page-turner!!!...Loved it!
September 7, 2007
Not one of his better stories but still good read and visiting with Drummond is always fun.
August 6, 2018
Awesome book with an unseen twist
September 15, 2018
Just what the doctor ordered, in terms of a thriller to read on a brisk Saturday morning.
A review from July 2014
So, another series thriller. Fortunately, Brian Haig writes series books that stand alone, so it was quite enjoyable. The humour in this book is an integral part of the writing. The dialogue is full of people sharpening their wits on each other. Sample page one when Sean Drummond, army lawyer and presently seconded to the CIA, meets his FBI counterpart en route to the scene of the crime:
“That's a lovely pistol you're carrying.”
No reply.
“The accessorized holster is nice, too.”
“Well ... they're FBI issue.”
“No kidding. Ever shoot anybody with it?”
“Not yet.” She gave me a brief glance. “You might be my first.”
And just like that, we understand that Jennifer Margold is not to be trifled with, and why his bosses are sick of Sean Drummond, and why we're going to like this book already.
Someone has just killed the Chief of Staff of the US President, his family, and his Secret Service detail. And left a note that more killings will follow, with the President as the finale, in just two days.
Margold and Drummond have to battle not only the villains, but internal politics. The FBI profiler's team doesn't like her recent promotion, her boss has a history with Drummond and hates him already, and doesn't mind hating her as well. The two are clearly supposed to take the fall in case the villains really do succeed. High stakes detective work combine with snappy dialogue, and twists and turns almost worthy of Jeffrey Deaver (the dialogue is better). When all the villains are taken down (oh, come on, you know that will happen, it's not a spoiler), we're brought back to reality to ponder who wants to convince everyone Drummond is one of them, too. Yeah, it's not over. There are still forty pages to go.
Move over, M, Phyllis Carney is here. I loved Drummond's boss. She's sharp, old, and runs a tight ship. George Meany is well named, as Margold's boss and Drummond's love's ex-boyfriend. I enjoyed loving to hate him. I liked the resolution. Satisfactory, and tying up all the loose ends. And of course, I loved Drummond's incisive observations, witty lines and ability to cut through the crap. Just what a thriller should be.
A review from July 2014
So, another series thriller. Fortunately, Brian Haig writes series books that stand alone, so it was quite enjoyable. The humour in this book is an integral part of the writing. The dialogue is full of people sharpening their wits on each other. Sample page one when Sean Drummond, army lawyer and presently seconded to the CIA, meets his FBI counterpart en route to the scene of the crime:
“That's a lovely pistol you're carrying.”
No reply.
“The accessorized holster is nice, too.”
“Well ... they're FBI issue.”
“No kidding. Ever shoot anybody with it?”
“Not yet.” She gave me a brief glance. “You might be my first.”
And just like that, we understand that Jennifer Margold is not to be trifled with, and why his bosses are sick of Sean Drummond, and why we're going to like this book already.
Someone has just killed the Chief of Staff of the US President, his family, and his Secret Service detail. And left a note that more killings will follow, with the President as the finale, in just two days.
Margold and Drummond have to battle not only the villains, but internal politics. The FBI profiler's team doesn't like her recent promotion, her boss has a history with Drummond and hates him already, and doesn't mind hating her as well. The two are clearly supposed to take the fall in case the villains really do succeed. High stakes detective work combine with snappy dialogue, and twists and turns almost worthy of Jeffrey Deaver (the dialogue is better). When all the villains are taken down (oh, come on, you know that will happen, it's not a spoiler), we're brought back to reality to ponder who wants to convince everyone Drummond is one of them, too. Yeah, it's not over. There are still forty pages to go.
Move over, M, Phyllis Carney is here. I loved Drummond's boss. She's sharp, old, and runs a tight ship. George Meany is well named, as Margold's boss and Drummond's love's ex-boyfriend. I enjoyed loving to hate him. I liked the resolution. Satisfactory, and tying up all the loose ends. And of course, I loved Drummond's incisive observations, witty lines and ability to cut through the crap. Just what a thriller should be.
April 2, 2021
I was very disappointed in this book. Maybe it is best not to read the books in the series back to back like I have been or maybe it’s just a bad Book. I almost gave it a lower rating but gave it a three because the story was OK and I have been enjoying the other books in the series. The character of Sean Drummond is starting to get to me. Also, I’ve probably read over 3000 books in my life and this had to be probably the only one or the worst one or for sure the only one that I can remember and win there is a lot of lines that are broken up or stuttering. That was absolutely ridiculous. Just about every character was doing this and maybe it was the narrator of the book that made it sound worse but again that was horrible in my opinion. An example would be “oh, how, oh, why what, oh, man.“ it would not of been bad if it happened once or twice but just about every character in the book was doing that. I think that was very horrible writing. Also every girl Sean Drummond works with he falls in love with, we already know every blonde girl is going to be beautiful and it seems the Hispanics are usually short and pudgy. It was so distasteful already for him being with the sister of his almost last girlfriend. For the first time in this series I was trying to hurry up and get through the book and almost did not finish it. The other books I cannot put them down. I will finish the series and hopefully it improves.
April 4, 2022
This was a great mystery novel. Our protagonist, Sean Drummond, leaves his law degree behind for this book, and works as a CIA investigator, in coordination with the FBI, when prominent politicians begin dying, starting with the White House Chief of Staff. In truth, the Sean Drummond novels have never been legal thrillers as Sean never goes into Court, never tries a case, or receives a verdict on his cases. The novels are always about the investigation necessary for Sean to defend his client; this time, however, we don't even have the pretense that this is a legal thriller. Here, Sean acts as an independent investigator looking into who is committing these murders.
As far as the mystery goes, it's a good one, and fairly complex, though not overly so. The climax and ending are both very satisfying. This might be the best Sean Drummond novel yet.
As far as the audio version goes, it was odd to have Scott Brick take over the reins as Sena Drummond after four other books having been performed by someone else. The new voice gave Sean a whole new personality - more than I would've anticipated. Scott is great though, so no complaints here.
As far as the mystery goes, it's a good one, and fairly complex, though not overly so. The climax and ending are both very satisfying. This might be the best Sean Drummond novel yet.
As far as the audio version goes, it was odd to have Scott Brick take over the reins as Sena Drummond after four other books having been performed by someone else. The new voice gave Sean a whole new personality - more than I would've anticipated. Scott is great though, so no complaints here.
July 18, 2023
Sean Drummond is a lawyer - a JAG officer. Sardonic, sarcastic, and self-deprecating at times, Sean is a good guy, a patriot that has taken his oath to "preserve, protect, and defend" to heart. Each book is a complex who-done-it murder mystery in a military environment - from Baghdad to South Korea to Washington DC to Abu Ghraib, Leavenworth, and more.
Intricate plots, no objectionable language, little sex - all fade to black; Brian Haig shopped around with regard to narrators. Preference? Scott Brick or Christopher Lane - but they are all acceptable. There is a bit of violence - Sean gets himself into some scrapes, but nothing gratuitous.
Written by Brian Haig, the Sean Drummond Series consists of seven novels - Secret Sanction, Mortal Allies, The Kingmaker, Private Sector, The President's Assassin, Man in the Middle, and The Night Crew. The novels range from 12-17+ hours in length, each story has a beginning-middle-end, and you can jump in anywhere, no need to read in sequence. Released over a period of 10+ years - several publishers.
Recommended mysteries.
Intricate plots, no objectionable language, little sex - all fade to black; Brian Haig shopped around with regard to narrators. Preference? Scott Brick or Christopher Lane - but they are all acceptable. There is a bit of violence - Sean gets himself into some scrapes, but nothing gratuitous.
Written by Brian Haig, the Sean Drummond Series consists of seven novels - Secret Sanction, Mortal Allies, The Kingmaker, Private Sector, The President's Assassin, Man in the Middle, and The Night Crew. The novels range from 12-17+ hours in length, each story has a beginning-middle-end, and you can jump in anywhere, no need to read in sequence. Released over a period of 10+ years - several publishers.
Recommended mysteries.
January 4, 2020
This was an entertaining read for me. It seemed to be a familiar writing style so I must have read other novels by Brian Haig before tracking on Goodreads.
Sean Drummond is engaged in serious business but keeps the one liners coming. He's an army lawyer loaned to the CIA to find out who wants to assassinate the President. In the meantime, people are being killed that have a direct line to the president.
I had an inkling early on about who the mastermind was but had dismissed it. It seemed they were going after the right person. /
Sean Drummond is engaged in serious business but keeps the one liners coming. He's an army lawyer loaned to the CIA to find out who wants to assassinate the President. In the meantime, people are being killed that have a direct line to the president.
I had an inkling early on about who the mastermind was but had dismissed it. It seemed they were going after the right person. /
August 1, 2018
Overall I liked this book. I don't normally like 1st person POV, but this one was readable. And interesting. However, having said that, the main character is also pretty much of a jerk. I don't mean his snarkiness or outspokenness, but rather the fact that, with dire circumstances taking place by the hour, Sean is looking to "get a little" from his sexy new friend. (Kinda convenient that his sort-of girlfriend lives in another city, huh?) Also, I found the character's generalizations about women to be annoying--not to mention largely WRONG. And speaking of generalizations... Sean apparently thinks that every person born south of the Mason-Dixon line is a shotgun-totin', likker-swillin', college football-watchin' redneck.
Other than that... pretty good book.
Other than that... pretty good book.
June 22, 2022
Such a huge relief to be reading something decent again. I had been hoping to find some new authors to binge read so bought Faith Martin, J R Ellis and Michael Hambling. I thought I must be losing it because they were truly dreadful, despite huge numbers of rave reviews, all were dire so I chose this and was immediately rewarded with intelligent articulate prose. I have read most of the others and think the series is great. So too are his stand-alone stories. If I wanted to nit-pick there were a couple of things that I thought the agency would have expected but the writing is too good to let that spoil my enjoyment.
November 1, 2017
It is my 5th book from Brian Haig. I just loved his main cynical character - Sean Drummond All 5 books I marked as 5 Stars. No wander this one got a 5 star as well. In this book Sean is not acting as a lawyer but as a temporary CIA agent.
For the life of me I could not understand the last chapter in the book. It looks so detached from the main ending, that it was confusing as what exactly Mr. Haig was trying to relate.
For the life of me I could not understand the last chapter in the book. It looks so detached from the main ending, that it was confusing as what exactly Mr. Haig was trying to relate.
January 25, 2021
A government agent is invited to see a murder of a high government official, it appears to be an inside job, hmmm. Oh, and the President is on the list? A bounty is advertised? Any reader of this type of story will quickly feel that this story is not what it appears to be, and they are right. A SIGNIFICANT amount of discussions and some detective work. A bit of a slog. Swearing. Written by Alexander Haig's son. Pass on this.
August 13, 2017
This book finds Drummond, paired with an FBI agent to try and find out who is killing top government officials and has threatened the President. They try to track down their top suspect a Secret Service agent while wondering how he got all this inside information and is haunting them at every turn. Good read.
January 18, 2018
It's a mass execution: six people shot and killed in a Virginia mansion, one of them the White House Chief of Staff. But that isn't the reason Sean Drummond is called in. Newly enlisted in a CIA cell called the Office of Special Projects, the Army lawyer knows the bodies are just a warning. Because the killer left a note.
March 27, 2019
I enjoyed this book. There was a surprising twist as to who the real villain was. The most difficult part was the reader. In the four previous books of the Sean Drummond series, they used the same reader. I had begun to build his character around that reader. Then book they use a different voice. Just not the same.
March 26, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. Sean Drummond, the FBI and some members of the CIA investigate a series of murders of high-level people in the government and a plot to murder the president. Drummond works together with Jennifer Margold, a profiler. There are some surprising developments and startling twists near the end that I certainly didn't see coming.
August 15, 2017
Great read with the required twists till the end
A good political thriller showcasing the inner workings of the FBI and CIA and the daunting task they have and how they achieve this with such efficient methods.
A good political thriller showcasing the inner workings of the FBI and CIA and the daunting task they have and how they achieve this with such efficient methods.
January 26, 2023
Excellent read
As always Mr Haig is his usual sarcastic writer, but this book has an unusual surprise ending. Just as you think everything is resolved, the plot changes completely. Excellent writing!
As always Mr Haig is his usual sarcastic writer, but this book has an unusual surprise ending. Just as you think everything is resolved, the plot changes completely. Excellent writing!
January 1, 2024
Very interesting, thrilling, and fast-paced. The twist at the ending was also interesting, although there was little foreshadowing or insight into the mind of the final criminal perpretraitor.
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