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Danny Pearson #3
Who Holds The Power
As a Secret organisation kills, corrupts and influences its way to global domination. Danny Pearson must stop them and the deadly Chinaman in his most dangerous adventure to date...
Still in government man Howard's debt, Danny Pearson reluctantly fly's to Vienna to retrieve a package sent to Kate Crossman by her brother. A simple pick up turns into a fight for their lives when an assassin known as the Chinaman turns up.
The package holds information that will expose a secret organisation called the Board and its Chairman wants it back. The Boards power and influence spread far and wide, with enemies around every corner Danny must protect Kate and the information until justice can be done. Could the Chinaman's be the last face Danny sees...
Beware the Chinaman is the third in the Danny Pearson Thriller Series, if you like evil villains and breath-taking action, then you'll love Stephen Taylor's third chilling action thriller.
Readers are saying
"Jack Reacher, Mitch Rapp, Jason Bourne and now Danny Pearson."
Although some characters appear in several books, the series can be read in any order.
The Danny Pearson Shorts
SNIPE
HEAVY TRAFFIC
THE TIMEKEEPERS BOX
The Danny Pearson Thriller Series
Execution of Faith
Vodka and Jellied Eels
Beware the Chinaman
Alive Until I Die
Sport of Kings
Blood Runs Deep
BUY NOW and Jump on board.
Still in government man Howard's debt, Danny Pearson reluctantly fly's to Vienna to retrieve a package sent to Kate Crossman by her brother. A simple pick up turns into a fight for their lives when an assassin known as the Chinaman turns up.
The package holds information that will expose a secret organisation called the Board and its Chairman wants it back. The Boards power and influence spread far and wide, with enemies around every corner Danny must protect Kate and the information until justice can be done. Could the Chinaman's be the last face Danny sees...
Beware the Chinaman is the third in the Danny Pearson Thriller Series, if you like evil villains and breath-taking action, then you'll love Stephen Taylor's third chilling action thriller.
Readers are saying
"Jack Reacher, Mitch Rapp, Jason Bourne and now Danny Pearson."
Although some characters appear in several books, the series can be read in any order.
The Danny Pearson Shorts
SNIPE
HEAVY TRAFFIC
THE TIMEKEEPERS BOX
The Danny Pearson Thriller Series
Execution of Faith
Vodka and Jellied Eels
Beware the Chinaman
Alive Until I Die
Sport of Kings
Blood Runs Deep
BUY NOW and Jump on board.
292 pages, Paperback
Published December 8, 2022
About the author
Stephen Taylor
32 books67 followersStephen Taylor spent over twenty years wiring up homes and businesses with audio visual kit before the big 50 started looming and he finally sat down to write the book he’d always had rattling around in his head.
That book was Execution of Faith — a supercharged, no-nonsense thriller that hit the ground running and never looked back. Readers loved it so much he wrote a prequel, Vodka Over London Ice, which became the first in what is now the internationally bestselling Danny Pearson series.
Raised on a diet of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp, and Tom Wood’s Victor — with a healthy side serving of Die Hard, Daniel Craig’s Bond, and anything Guy Ritchie ever pointed a camera at — Stephen writes the kind of thrillers he wants to read: hard, fast, no filler, and with enough humour to keep you grinning between the gunfights.
The Danny Pearson series has found fans across the world who love action that doesn’t let up and a hero who’s as handy with a one-liner as he is with his fists. If you like your thrillers with the throttle wide open, you’re in the right place.
That book was Execution of Faith — a supercharged, no-nonsense thriller that hit the ground running and never looked back. Readers loved it so much he wrote a prequel, Vodka Over London Ice, which became the first in what is now the internationally bestselling Danny Pearson series.
Raised on a diet of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp, and Tom Wood’s Victor — with a healthy side serving of Die Hard, Daniel Craig’s Bond, and anything Guy Ritchie ever pointed a camera at — Stephen writes the kind of thrillers he wants to read: hard, fast, no filler, and with enough humour to keep you grinning between the gunfights.
The Danny Pearson series has found fans across the world who love action that doesn’t let up and a hero who’s as handy with a one-liner as he is with his fists. If you like your thrillers with the throttle wide open, you’re in the right place.
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October 14, 2020
Another explosive thriller by Stephen.
The pace and action is relentless and preasurable
reading all along.After having read four of his books
in a row one is thoroughly addicted.
One need not read the comments on the jacket.Pick up any book by this author.
Guaranteed to keep you enthralled in non stop action.
The pace and action is relentless and preasurable
reading all along.After having read four of his books
in a row one is thoroughly addicted.
One need not read the comments on the jacket.Pick up any book by this author.
Guaranteed to keep you enthralled in non stop action.
June 1, 2020
An excellent read which I really enjoyed, I’ve added Stephen Taylor to my list of preferred authors
July 7, 2020
Another great roller coaster of a read. The book was action packed all of the way and it was great to see a few old faces making an appearance. There were quite a few sad bits as well as the good guys winning against the sad guys. It was certainly worrying to see think how easily two countries could potentially be manipulated into war. I look forward to the next book which I understand will be some time in the summer of 2020. A huge thanks to the author a well deserved 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
December 22, 2024
If you love the action and adventure genre, this is a series that you really ought to try.
It is my third book in the series this spring and I am now an avid Stephen Taylor fan!
His characterization, settings, technical details, and storyline always buzz with energy, and the bad guys may appear to be gaining the upper hand, but then they don't reckon fully on Danny Pearson!
A series I would highly recommend.
It is my third book in the series this spring and I am now an avid Stephen Taylor fan!
His characterization, settings, technical details, and storyline always buzz with energy, and the bad guys may appear to be gaining the upper hand, but then they don't reckon fully on Danny Pearson!
A series I would highly recommend.
September 17, 2024
Who holds the power
Excellent plot and very well written thriller. Did I miss something ? I thought one of the triplet chinamen was killed early in the book and the second by Danny at the end. However, in the briefing with the US President we were told that the first triplet died when he was 18.
Excellent plot and very well written thriller. Did I miss something ? I thought one of the triplet chinamen was killed early in the book and the second by Danny at the end. However, in the briefing with the US President we were told that the first triplet died when he was 18.
February 16, 2020
Worldwide energy conspiracy Chinese hitmen MI6 under attack Daniel Pearson becomes embroiled in a conspiracy that could end his life.
Gripping book and a continuing saga about my fast becoming favourite ex SAS man.
Gripping book and a continuing saga about my fast becoming favourite ex SAS man.
May 15, 2024
Power is an assumption
A great read. Unusually fast paced. It really keeps you guessing where we're going next. Could not put this book down. Love the characters and enjoyed the pace around the world. You can't help but enjoy this mystery. Read on to the next great read.
A great read. Unusually fast paced. It really keeps you guessing where we're going next. Could not put this book down. Love the characters and enjoyed the pace around the world. You can't help but enjoy this mystery. Read on to the next great read.
August 26, 2024
Danny doing what he does best
Book 3 by Stephen Taylor, excellent well thought out plot, Danny in the thick of it again, some explosive scenes, this will have you on the edge of your seat not wanting to put the book down.
Book 3 by Stephen Taylor, excellent well thought out plot, Danny in the thick of it again, some explosive scenes, this will have you on the edge of your seat not wanting to put the book down.
August 17, 2020
Another fast action thriller with a few unexpected surprises thrown in here and there. Can't wait to read the next book.
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January 27, 2024Another phenomenal read.
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March 8, 2024Good book
I was reeled in from the first page. Good characters and some good twists and turns right to the last page . Well worth a read .
I was reeled in from the first page. Good characters and some good twists and turns right to the last page . Well worth a read .
April 27, 2024
action packed
Very much enjoying the escapades of Danny Pearson looking forward once more to the next in series of action packed reading.
Very much enjoying the escapades of Danny Pearson looking forward once more to the next in series of action packed reading.
July 13, 2024
Great read, keep them coming!
December 22, 2024
Thrill a minute.
Left me wanting more. Danny and friends are my type of reading all action on nearly every page. On to the nxt book 📖.
Left me wanting more. Danny and friends are my type of reading all action on nearly every page. On to the nxt book 📖.
April 10, 2025
Taylor knows how to write a fast moving, action packed thriller.
Really enjoyable reading, great plot, fun characters.
Will be reading more soon!
Really enjoyable reading, great plot, fun characters.
Will be reading more soon!
September 9, 2021
Good fast moving thriller.
Good thriller that has Danny Pearson kept on his toes to stay alive against unknown assailants. While trying to bring a stolen hard drive outlining identities and plans of a criminal organisation he falls for the lady to whom it was posted to and becomes in a race to keep them both alive. A race that requires the help of past comrades at home and new comrades from America.
Good thriller that has Danny Pearson kept on his toes to stay alive against unknown assailants. While trying to bring a stolen hard drive outlining identities and plans of a criminal organisation he falls for the lady to whom it was posted to and becomes in a race to keep them both alive. A race that requires the help of past comrades at home and new comrades from America.
April 12, 2022
Who holds the power
Wow just wow! This was complex, brutal, heartbreaking, fast, confusing and absolutely bloody brilliant! I was desperate to read the next page, page after page, these books just keep getting better, onto the next in series....
Wow just wow! This was complex, brutal, heartbreaking, fast, confusing and absolutely bloody brilliant! I was desperate to read the next page, page after page, these books just keep getting better, onto the next in series....
October 26, 2022
Pearson starting to get hold of me
Exotic locations, a cast of villains and the retired hero doing battle for the good of keeping the peace. Taylor adds more sophisticated plot lines to his books as you go through the series.
Exotic locations, a cast of villains and the retired hero doing battle for the good of keeping the peace. Taylor adds more sophisticated plot lines to his books as you go through the series.
December 18, 2022
3 rd one down….great read👏🏻👏🏻
Great plot like all the characters and plenty of action, blood and mayhem interspersed with light touches of humour… highly recommend and looking forward to number 4
Great plot like all the characters and plenty of action, blood and mayhem interspersed with light touches of humour… highly recommend and looking forward to number 4
May 30, 2021
Brilliant series
Well righten plentey of pass start to finish
Well worth a read this a series to rival Rapp or reacher
Well righten plentey of pass start to finish
Well worth a read this a series to rival Rapp or reacher
June 2, 2021
Didn't enjoy this as much as the previous two but still a good addition to the series.
December 4, 2021
A good read
I'm thoroughly enjoying the adventures of Danny and his motley crew. Only quibble are the occasional proof reading mistakes, but not enough to be a problem.
I'm thoroughly enjoying the adventures of Danny and his motley crew. Only quibble are the occasional proof reading mistakes, but not enough to be a problem.
March 2, 2022
Lots of twists and turns
Lots happening. Interesting plot lines and a connection with the characters. Really enjoyed it. Off to read the next one !
Lots happening. Interesting plot lines and a connection with the characters. Really enjoyed it. Off to read the next one !
December 20, 2022
Just keep getting better
I've now read the first three Danny Pearson books by Stephen Taylor and have each one is getting better. Excellent.
I've now read the first three Danny Pearson books by Stephen Taylor and have each one is getting better. Excellent.
March 3, 2023
excellent book
I’m loving this whole series, well written, likeable characters and good story lines.
I can’t wait to read the rest.
I’m loving this whole series, well written, likeable characters and good story lines.
I can’t wait to read the rest.
March 26, 2023
excellent book would make great tv series
This is a great great as was book 1 & 2 I’m going to book 4 shortly great read .
This is a great great as was book 1 & 2 I’m going to book 4 shortly great read .
July 25, 2025
I absolutely loved this book! A real page turner that I hardly put down. Going to pick up some more of his :-)
December 5, 2025
Hold the power
These books are so gripping, exciting, love the twists and turns in the story, also like that you get the background story of Daniels life
These books are so gripping, exciting, love the twists and turns in the story, also like that you get the background story of Daniels life
January 12, 2026
Top action yarn
December 18, 2025
Decent
I enjoy these books but they do seem a bit plot convenient at times with main character having the worse luck of all time.
I enjoy these books but they do seem a bit plot convenient at times with main character having the worse luck of all time.
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