The Ghost War
Putnam Adult - Putnam Adult
Release date: 2008-02-12
Hardcover
Author: Alex Berenson
American Mystery & Suspense Fiction, Fiction, Fiction - Espionage / Thriller, Espionage/Intrigue, Fiction / Thrillers, Thrillers, Intelligence service, Suspense fiction, Taliban
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The Ghost War
Date undefinedWith just his second book, Alex Berenson, in my opinion has joined the ranks of today's elite spy thriller writers. The Ghost War, like its predecessor featuring CIA agent John Wells, is a tension-mounting thriller that has Wells returning to Afghanistan to investigate evidence the CIA received pertaining to a surge in Taliban activity backed by an unknown foreign power. But what he finds there is far from what he expected. Without going into detail, The Ghost War will have you on the edge of your seat as it tells its tale of the world hurtling toward confrontation as a result of a power play in China, an Iran determined to go to nuclear, and a mole within the ranks of the CIA. As with The Faithful Spy, Berenson's The Ghost War is well-written, exciting and very true-to-life. Further, the author has created characters that are believable and interesting; and John Wells is a character I definitely plan to go along with when the third book in the series, called The Silent Man, is published in March. Like most books, The Ghost War has some very minor flaws but they really aren't worth taking up your time describing. Rest assured, The Ghost War is a very worthwhile read, but I recommend that you read its predecessor, The Faithful Spy, first.
The Ghost War
Date undefined Returning to Washington after a harrowing case in the Middle East, CIA agent and al-Qaeda infiltrator John Wells is selected to investigate a surge in Taliban activity with possible Asian ties. BT.
This was another entertaining 'hold on to your seat' thriller from Alex Berenson that I really enjoyed. I love a hero that's almost indestructable because that's what makes good escapist fiction. With his topical plotting and thrilling stories I am very much looking forward to the next John Wells thriller.
The Ghost War
Date undefinedMany times you read books in this genre and are disappointed with the illogical twists and turns used in the plot or the development of the characters. I have read Berenson's first book and enjoyed it and his main character, John Wells. The second books are often disappointing but this one was both exciting and real. I highly recommend Mr. Berenson's books to people who are looking for a "real" plot and "real" hero."
Steve
