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Able Danger
Agent Harrison Court-006, a black-ops spy ventures across the globe to exotic locations on a mission to diffuse a deadly plot destined to unleash a super weapon on American cities. A den of spies among us engages in covert operations behind a curtain of espionage and intrigue to eliminate the evil minds that plot destruction. A race of supremacy among world leaders lures the suave, debonair, and dangerous Harrison Court-006 into an arena of international espionage.
- GenresMystery
266 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 15, 2009
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Kensington Roth
4 books12 followersGenre Novelist/Screenwriter
Kensington Roth has penned the superhero thriller LEXI SPIDERWOMAN for Superhero fans set in modern-day San Francisco. The book has been slated for an upcoming feature film production as well as a comic book and graphic novel publication.
Known for his spy thrillers set in exotic locations crisscrossing the globe, Kensington Roth is the author of these explosive spy novels since James Bond. SPIES AMONG US and ABLE DANGER set the international espionage spectrum of sequels.
Kensington Roth has penned the superhero thriller LEXI SPIDERWOMAN for Superhero fans set in modern-day San Francisco. The book has been slated for an upcoming feature film production as well as a comic book and graphic novel publication.
Known for his spy thrillers set in exotic locations crisscrossing the globe, Kensington Roth is the author of these explosive spy novels since James Bond. SPIES AMONG US and ABLE DANGER set the international espionage spectrum of sequels.
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February 25, 2010
Able Danger
Author: Kensington Roth
The author has set the stage for many interesting situations each having its own outcome, which would destroy one country and benefit the agenda of another. James Bond move over and make room for Harrison Court-006, a black ops spy who has a dangerous mission in store and makes you pale in comparison. Court's goal is to find out what the Chinese are up to and why they need to add a B-2 stealth bomber to their fleet.
Able Danger is a brand of thriller that is unique and different. It's main character Harrison Court is smart, thinks on his feet, and does not falter. Court is every woman’s hero and every foes nightmare. He is charismatic, charming and faithful and knows how to handle untenable situations. But, is he the right man for the job? When the events unfold you'll have to decide.
Kensington Roth has created a plot so devious, so frightening it allows the reader to learn to what depths the government will go to not only create mass deception and deceit but have the same thing done to them and mirrored exactly by another power.
An ending so bones chilling that not even Patterson or Berry’s novels could compare to that of author Kensington Roth. He has penned the ending leaving the reader ready for the sequel and what happens next? Read the effects of Gravvox and picture the end results as the author describes it. Would you survive? Who is the winner? Read this outstanding thriller and you decide?
This was a great book. I can't wait to see the movie and read the sequel "Danger for 2." I want to see what Court does next.
Fran Lewis: reviewer
Author of the Bertha Series of Books and Memories are Precious
Author: Kensington Roth
The author has set the stage for many interesting situations each having its own outcome, which would destroy one country and benefit the agenda of another. James Bond move over and make room for Harrison Court-006, a black ops spy who has a dangerous mission in store and makes you pale in comparison. Court's goal is to find out what the Chinese are up to and why they need to add a B-2 stealth bomber to their fleet.
Able Danger is a brand of thriller that is unique and different. It's main character Harrison Court is smart, thinks on his feet, and does not falter. Court is every woman’s hero and every foes nightmare. He is charismatic, charming and faithful and knows how to handle untenable situations. But, is he the right man for the job? When the events unfold you'll have to decide.
Kensington Roth has created a plot so devious, so frightening it allows the reader to learn to what depths the government will go to not only create mass deception and deceit but have the same thing done to them and mirrored exactly by another power.
An ending so bones chilling that not even Patterson or Berry’s novels could compare to that of author Kensington Roth. He has penned the ending leaving the reader ready for the sequel and what happens next? Read the effects of Gravvox and picture the end results as the author describes it. Would you survive? Who is the winner? Read this outstanding thriller and you decide?
This was a great book. I can't wait to see the movie and read the sequel "Danger for 2." I want to see what Court does next.
Fran Lewis: reviewer
Author of the Bertha Series of Books and Memories are Precious
May 7, 2010
ABLE DANGER Book Tour Reviews
"Able Danger" is a brand of thriller that is unique and different by Fran Lewis
Plot, counter-plot, and conspiracy theory intertwine with fictionalized real-world terrorism coming under curiously confident suspicion by Sheila Deeth
I thoroughly enjoyed the premise. I felt the author was writing in a style similar to Robert Crais and David Baldacci. Kensington Roth has his own unique style and is obviously on his way to write many more spy-action novels by Barbara Hudson
Roth has created a thriller that takes the reader on a break taking ride from Italy to China to the caves of Tora Bora. This book is recommended for readers of spy novels who like non-stop action by Sandie Kirkland
It's main character Harrison Court is every woman’s hero and every foes nightmare by Fran Lewis
Roth's book is a very compelling work of fiction that ties into reality very well by Betty Gelean
An ending so bone chilling that not even Patterson or Berry’s novels could compare to that of author Kensington Roth by Fran Lewis
It was well written with a nice blend of action. It was an interesting story with an intriguing twist on current international relations. Think of it as a cousin to the Jason Bourne novels by Beth's Book Review Blog
The charming, sleek main character Harrison Court a.k.a 006 leads the story with incredible grace and adventure by Kay Zen
Kensington Roth's portrayal of the anonymous suburban family is brilliant and clever, using everyday tasks to define the significance of the incident by Ashleigh Bonang
Author Kensington Roth steers the story with such elegance that many if not most spy thrillers lack. The book is a perfect ten by Kay Zen
Kensington Roth has created a plot so devious, so frightening it reveals the government's mass deception and deceit by Fran Lewis
The author's sense of place and time is exquisite, and the characterizations are believable and consistent by Betty Gelean
Special effects abound in the threat of super-weapons, high-speed car-chases, and B-52s bombers landing two thousand pound bombs by Sheila Deeth
The action grows all the way through the book like a runaway train! by Betty Gelean
A plausible scenario with a great and terrible surprise ending by Betty Gelean
The ending makes you crave for the sequel "Danger for 2" by Kay Zen
The conclusion promises an interesting direction for the sequel by Sheila Deeth
"Able Danger" is a brand of thriller that is unique and different by Fran Lewis
Plot, counter-plot, and conspiracy theory intertwine with fictionalized real-world terrorism coming under curiously confident suspicion by Sheila Deeth
I thoroughly enjoyed the premise. I felt the author was writing in a style similar to Robert Crais and David Baldacci. Kensington Roth has his own unique style and is obviously on his way to write many more spy-action novels by Barbara Hudson
Roth has created a thriller that takes the reader on a break taking ride from Italy to China to the caves of Tora Bora. This book is recommended for readers of spy novels who like non-stop action by Sandie Kirkland
It's main character Harrison Court is every woman’s hero and every foes nightmare by Fran Lewis
Roth's book is a very compelling work of fiction that ties into reality very well by Betty Gelean
An ending so bone chilling that not even Patterson or Berry’s novels could compare to that of author Kensington Roth by Fran Lewis
It was well written with a nice blend of action. It was an interesting story with an intriguing twist on current international relations. Think of it as a cousin to the Jason Bourne novels by Beth's Book Review Blog
The charming, sleek main character Harrison Court a.k.a 006 leads the story with incredible grace and adventure by Kay Zen
Kensington Roth's portrayal of the anonymous suburban family is brilliant and clever, using everyday tasks to define the significance of the incident by Ashleigh Bonang
Author Kensington Roth steers the story with such elegance that many if not most spy thrillers lack. The book is a perfect ten by Kay Zen
Kensington Roth has created a plot so devious, so frightening it reveals the government's mass deception and deceit by Fran Lewis
The author's sense of place and time is exquisite, and the characterizations are believable and consistent by Betty Gelean
Special effects abound in the threat of super-weapons, high-speed car-chases, and B-52s bombers landing two thousand pound bombs by Sheila Deeth
The action grows all the way through the book like a runaway train! by Betty Gelean
A plausible scenario with a great and terrible surprise ending by Betty Gelean
The ending makes you crave for the sequel "Danger for 2" by Kay Zen
The conclusion promises an interesting direction for the sequel by Sheila Deeth
April 12, 2010
Able Danger, by Kensington Roth, is a fast-moving novel of spies, politics and international intrigue. The characters travel between the US, China, ToraBora and Italy, with convincing accents and dialog well-rendered, even to the realism of simultaneous conversations and bracketed captions for foreign words. Scenery is carefully described almost like dressing a movie set, and action given in detail. But the novel loses speed during political monologues, when the line between character opinion and authored facts grows blurred, and when the obfuscation of politi-speak weaves its way into the narrative.
The main protagonist, Agent Harrison Court introduces himself in chapter two, with a quick first-person nod to James Bond. Then a third-person narrator takes over. Court, who works for a “nonexistent sector of the CIA,” is heading for a meeting in Hong Kong on his way to meet his intended “China doll” bride. Plot, counter-plot and conspiracy theory intertwine from this first discussion, with fictionalized real-world terrorism coming under curiously confident suspicion. Special effects abound in the threat of super-weapons, high-speed car-chases, and “B-52s bombers landing two thousand pound bombs.”
This is probably not a book for readers who find misused words distracting or prefer to keep their real-world events and opinions separate from the fictional world. The mixture of entertainment and conspiracy theory probably works best for those not overly invested in a different point of view. But the short chapters move fast and the conclusion promises a fascinating direction for the sequel.
The main protagonist, Agent Harrison Court introduces himself in chapter two, with a quick first-person nod to James Bond. Then a third-person narrator takes over. Court, who works for a “nonexistent sector of the CIA,” is heading for a meeting in Hong Kong on his way to meet his intended “China doll” bride. Plot, counter-plot and conspiracy theory intertwine from this first discussion, with fictionalized real-world terrorism coming under curiously confident suspicion. Special effects abound in the threat of super-weapons, high-speed car-chases, and “B-52s bombers landing two thousand pound bombs.”
This is probably not a book for readers who find misused words distracting or prefer to keep their real-world events and opinions separate from the fictional world. The mixture of entertainment and conspiracy theory probably works best for those not overly invested in a different point of view. But the short chapters move fast and the conclusion promises a fascinating direction for the sequel.
March 16, 2010
BOOK TOUR REVIEW by Betty Gelean
"Able Danger" by Kensington Roth
Covert groups, spies on spies-the "Able Danger" series will keep the reader traveling the world. It opens with what appears to be a nice normal American suburban household which is suddenly disrupted in a very peculiar way. The family becomes an unwitting test subject.
Kensington Roth has taken a political debacle beyond its limits. His protagonist is a black-ops spy Harrison Court-006. Roth's book is a very compelling work of fiction that ties into reality very well. The style of writing is very descriptive, and the reader can picture whatever Court sees and encounters. The author's sense of place and time is exquisite, and the characterizations are believable and consistent.
The action grows all the way through the book. Court discovers some kind of super-weapon, Gravvox and must hunt down a rogue ex-CIA agent. The plot becomes a runaway train to locate the ex-agent and to learn the who, what, and when. A plausible scenario with a great and terrible surprise ending. Fortunately Roth is on his toes and the next book "Danger For 2" will be out soon because I can't wait to find out what direction the sequel will take.
by Betty Gelean
Author of "Bagpipe Memories"
http://nightreader-blog.blogspot.com/
"Able Danger" by Kensington Roth
Covert groups, spies on spies-the "Able Danger" series will keep the reader traveling the world. It opens with what appears to be a nice normal American suburban household which is suddenly disrupted in a very peculiar way. The family becomes an unwitting test subject.
Kensington Roth has taken a political debacle beyond its limits. His protagonist is a black-ops spy Harrison Court-006. Roth's book is a very compelling work of fiction that ties into reality very well. The style of writing is very descriptive, and the reader can picture whatever Court sees and encounters. The author's sense of place and time is exquisite, and the characterizations are believable and consistent.
The action grows all the way through the book. Court discovers some kind of super-weapon, Gravvox and must hunt down a rogue ex-CIA agent. The plot becomes a runaway train to locate the ex-agent and to learn the who, what, and when. A plausible scenario with a great and terrible surprise ending. Fortunately Roth is on his toes and the next book "Danger For 2" will be out soon because I can't wait to find out what direction the sequel will take.
by Betty Gelean
Author of "Bagpipe Memories"
http://nightreader-blog.blogspot.com/
February 3, 2010
High energy, explosive spy-thriller to hold your attention. Don't miss the fun and Bond-like intrigue. The character stunningly beautiful and Harrison Court, 006 is a dream. The spy-girls are typical bond-like fantasies. The book reads like a movie, which I understand is coming with a stellar cast.
Don't miss the fun!!!
Don't miss the fun!!!
March 18, 2010
I felt like I was ready a bad version of Ian Fleming's James Bond. There was definately some dialogue, but reasearch into the spy world seems to come across as a mixed bag. I finished reading Stephen King "On Writing" yesterday and one word of great advice was to put your manuscript in the bottom drawer for six weeks after you have completed it. Its a long enough time for you not to be afraid to kill your darlings (pet descriptions, phrases etc.-).
Keep writing I think you are not there but getting close.
Keep writing I think you are not there but getting close.
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