Scot Harvath is sent to Ukraine to stop rogue Russian unit that is pillaging Ukraine. A US Citizen is dead and another has gone missing. It is up to SScot Harvath is sent to Ukraine to stop rogue Russian unit that is pillaging Ukraine. A US Citizen is dead and another has gone missing. It is up to Scot to stop them before it is too late.
The good of this novel was Scot being dropped into the middle of the Ukraine/Russian War. It provided non stop action and a new situation for Scot to navigate. The bad was the side plot of the story involving a mole within the US and their handler. I just thought that 2as underdeveloped and not melded into the story fully. For this reason, I went with four, not five stars.
Overall this is still a very good thriller that takes Scot Harvath into the middle of a deadly war. Well worth the read or listen. ...more
Scot Harvath is thrown into a interesting new scenario involving the Chinese and Indian border while working to track down who murdered a CIA spy and Scot Harvath is thrown into a interesting new scenario involving the Chinese and Indian border while working to track down who murdered a CIA spy and his friend. Oh not to mention he is also working on behalf of the president to get an Asian version of NATO started.
There is a lot going on in this book, so it surprised me that it felt like it dragged at times. Other times it felt like a fast paced thriller. I’m the plus side, I thought the idea for the plot was very original and interesting. I would say this book is in the top third of the series. If you like a good thriller that is an easy read, this book is worth a read. ...more
I listened to the audio version of this book. It was a fine thriller. About average for the series which I feel overall is a little overrated. Scot isI listened to the audio version of this book. It was a fine thriller. About average for the series which I feel overall is a little overrated. Scot is avoiding work, hanging out with his new girlfriend in Norway. He is walking to the store to grab some items for dinner, when he see a person from his past who he thought was dead. As he begins to dig into the situation with his girlfriend, he uncovers a secret agreement between two enemies of the United States.
On the plus side, I do like Scot’s new girlfriend, Solvi. She is smart and tough and very much an equal to Scot. The setting of Norway and the Arctic was also pleasing and was a good background for the story.
On the negative side, I just felt the story dragged along at times. It didn’t seem to have the explosiveness and intensity I expect from a thriller. This was the main negative and the reason I only rated it a three star. ...more
Someone has put a price on Scot Harvath’s head and unleashed a number of assassins to take him out. Scot must stay alive while hunting down the personSomeone has put a price on Scot Harvath’s head and unleashed a number of assassins to take him out. Scot must stay alive while hunting down the person who wants him dead.
A thought the plot line for the story was excellent, but the action was lacking. The story tended to drag at times. Still in the top half of the books in the series based on the story line.
I listened to the audio version of this book. ...more
Easily the best book in the series since The Lions of Lucerne, which was the first novel in the series. I listened to the audio version of this book. Easily the best book in the series since The Lions of Lucerne, which was the first novel in the series. I listened to the audio version of this book. It picks up right where the previous novel, Spymaster, ends. Scot Harvath is kidnapped by then Russians. As he being flown to a new location, the plane carrying him goes does. Scot is on his own in the Russian wilderness trying to get to the border while trying to avoid the Russians chasing him and mother nature.
Overall a fun listen. It was fast pasted with a lot of action. Winter in the wilderness of Russia was a great setting. Just when you thought the story was going to end, there was a last little bit that closed the book perfectly.
Overall an excellent novel, and it sets the scene for future novels. I’m excited to read the next couple novels in the series after this one which is a change from previous novels in the series. ...more
I listened to the audio version of this book. As a number of diplomats from NATO nations are attacked, Scot Harvath is dispatched with his team to SweI listened to the audio version of this book. As a number of diplomats from NATO nations are attacked, Scot Harvath is dispatched with his team to Sweden to stop a Russian take over of a small island that could be Russia’s first move towards talking back the Baltic States and starting World War III.
I like the move away from Scot Harvath fighting ISIS all the time and the introduction of Russia. There was a good amount of action, but at times the story was tedious. The ending and the involvement of Russia ticked up my rating enough to warrant a solid four star. I’m glad I’m behind on this series, so I don’t have to wait a whole year for the next installment. ...more
I listened to the audio version of this book. Scot Harvath is called in by the CIA to help prevent a terrorist attack and then track down the people bI listened to the audio version of this book. Scot Harvath is called in by the CIA to help prevent a terrorist attack and then track down the people behind the attack before they can strike again.
The book would fall in the top half of 5he series as a whole for me. It was nice to see Scot working more in a team setting rather than his typical lone wolf taking on everyone. While it was a Middle East Terrorist plot, I did appreciate the fact that they took the story to Italy versus Scot kicking ass in the Middle East again.
Kind of a hot mess. The plot was all over the place, and a secret Natzi machine that teleports people was a little out there. The women on the team itKind of a hot mess. The plot was all over the place, and a secret Natzi machine that teleports people was a little out there. The women on the team itself kind of all ran together and I was never sure who was who. On the plus side there was a ton of action, but some of the scenarios were a little cliche. I’d base on this book as I didn’t feel it offered much outside of a number of intense action scenes. ...more
I listened to the audio version of this book. I thought this was one of the better books in The Scot Harvath series. The plot was interesting with ScoI listened to the audio version of this book. I thought this was one of the better books in The Scot Harvath series. The plot was interesting with Scot working to uncover the real truth behind an ISIS attack. There seemed to be a little more political intrigue in this book which I did enjoy. As with all of Mr. Thor’s novels, there is plenty of action.
Overall this is far from my favorite series in the genre, but Foreign Agent is one of the better entries in the Scot Harvath series I have read so far. Lots of action, power hungry politicians, and a dangerous unknown enemy always makes for a good read. ...more
I listened to the audio version of this book. Probably one of the better entries into the Scot Harvath series. Scot is asked to take on a special missI listened to the audio version of this book. Probably one of the better entries into the Scot Harvath series. Scot is asked to take on a special mission to investigate an event in Africa. As he begins to uncover more, he realizes this is a threat to United States and world as a whole.
I thought this plot was excellent, and it was an easy listen. I really liked the variety of character ms in the novel, and Scot himself seemed a little less preachy than in other books.
Overall an above average entry into the series. ...more
I listened to the audio version of this book. There is a Chinese threat to United States that could threaten its existence. Interesting concept and plI listened to the audio version of this book. There is a Chinese threat to United States that could threaten its existence. Interesting concept and plot lines, but the ending was kind of abrupt. Not horrible, but not great. ...more
The chairman of the Fed has a heart attack and his five replacements who are supposedly on a secret list are kidnapped. Scot Harvath is called in by tThe chairman of the Fed has a heart attack and his five replacements who are supposedly on a secret list are kidnapped. Scot Harvath is called in by the Fed to help find the kidnapped candidates before it is too late.
Good entry into the series. Again I appreciate Mr. Thor moving past every book being about Arab Terrorists. I thought the plot was interesting and not cookie cutter like. Overall a solid novel. It’ll be interesting to see where the series goes from here with the way the book wrapped up....more
Short story that acts as a precursor to Hidden Order. Basically a short story about Scot Harvath and team taking a boat. Sort of felt like the first cShort story that acts as a precursor to Hidden Order. Basically a short story about Scot Harvath and team taking a boat. Sort of felt like the first chapter of Hidden Order that got cut. ...more
I listened to the audio version of this book. Picking up where Full Black left off, Scot Harvath survives an attempt on his life and now must track doI listened to the audio version of this book. Picking up where Full Black left off, Scot Harvath survives an attempt on his life and now must track down the perpetrators and stop them before they can try again.
I enjoyed this book more than the last couple in the series as we finally took a break from the Scot Harvath vs Islamic terrorist. The plot was solid and as all ways the book was action packed
I listened to the audio version of this book. I liked this entry into the Scot Harvath series more than the last couple books in the series. The reasoI listened to the audio version of this book. I liked this entry into the Scot Harvath series more than the last couple books in the series. The reason for this is that the main protagonist is not a Muslim terrorist. It is a wealthy billionaire who is dead set on destroying America and turning it along with the rest of the world into a socialist society that he can control. While Scot is busy trying to thwart some terrorist plots, a hit team is sent to eliminate a well known film maker who is making a documentary meant to expose the billionaire.
As with any novel from Mr. Thor you need to be able to get past him and his strong views that are prominent throughout the novel. It’s not that I agree or disagree with his views, but it is so blatantly obvious as you read the novel his distaste for certain types of people in the country that it almost becomes uncomfortable reading.
That being said I still rated this a four-star novel because I really enjoyed the evil billionaire protagonist angle. The book ends with a bang and I am excited to continue the series in the near future....more
I listened to the audio version of this book. Similar formula Mr. Thor has used in the last few in the series. Taliban Terroist threaten the world andI listened to the audio version of this book. Similar formula Mr. Thor has used in the last few in the series. Taliban Terroist threaten the world and Scot Harvath steps in to save the day. Scot is now part of an independent intelligence agency that is funded by the government, but is lost in the huge budget.
Book wasn’t awful, but it was far from great. The last chapter hints at more of the same coming in the next book. ...more
Scot Harvath is let go by the new administration that takes over the White House. He is about to embark on a new job as a private contractor when one Scot Harvath is let go by the new administration that takes over the White House. He is about to embark on a new job as a private contractor when one of the president’s key aids has her daughter kidnapped by the Taliban. The president calls Scot back to help facilitate an exchange to retrieve the captive. With the promise of financial reward from the president’s aid, he embarks on the mission.
I would rate this book in the lower end of the Scot Harvath novels in the series to this point. The plot seemed a little thin, and there was a secondary plot within the story based in Washington that really didn’t add to the story at all. Maybe Mr. Thor is going to involve this secret service agent down the road more, and this was just an elaborate set up for a future book. Otherwise it seemed like filler to get the novel to a certain length.
Hopefully Mr. Thor branches out from killing the Talaban eventually as this storyline seems to be the central theme after the initial Scot Harvath novel, The Lions of Lucienne. If you’ve read the rest of the series you’ll probably enjoy it enough, but if you haven’t I would skip this entry. ...more
I listened to the audio version of this book. Scot Harvath has left his position in service to his country to take a break to travel with his girlfrieI listened to the audio version of this book. Scot Harvath has left his position in service to his country to take a break to travel with his girlfriend. While in France, they stumble across a bomb meant to take out University of Virginia Professor who was helping the president with a secret mission. Scot is pulled back into helping the president on a quest to uncover a secret last chapter of the Koran.
This was a slightly different take than previous novels in the series. This novel felt very much like a Steve Berry novel. A long lost mystery is hinted at and the hero travels the globe to discover the mystery. In this case the hero was Scot Harvath instead of Cotton Malone. The book still had a heavy Arab influence, but it was nice change to have Scot Harvath chasing after a long lost mystery versus stopping another Arab bomber.
Overall this is a solid thriller with a bit of embellished history tied in. ...more
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