Framed for crimes he didn't commit, CIA operative Jack Copeland is forced to go rogue when a covert agency programme, The Phoenix Directive , turns against him. As a mysterious conspiracy unravels, Copeland finds himself hunted by the very people he once trusted.
With his reputation in tatters and his life on the line, Copeland must expose the shadowy figures pulling the strings from within the highest levels of government. Teaming up with his closest allies, Elisabeth Young and Karl Langdon, he races across continents to stop a global power grab that could destabilise the world.
Fast-paced, suspenseful, and filled with high-stakes twists, The Phoenix Directive reveals just how deep the corruption goes - and how far one man will go to take it down.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
The Phoenix Directive is a fast-paced sequel as we follow the
riveting story of the protagonist, Copeland, who's been wrongfully accused of
espionage, terrorism and treason. Fabricated evidence portrays Jack Copeland as
a rogue agent bent on betraying his country.
The tension kicks off into an intense
escape scene with Langdon and Copeland navigating the mysterious and winding
canal district of Vienna while being pursued by dangerous adversaries.
The central conflict is a conspiracy called the Phoenix Directive,
which threatens global stability. The action sequences are well-written and
exciting, making effective use of the global setting to enhance the escalating tension.
The writing style effectively immerses the reader in a high-stakes
environment, characterised by sharp dialogue, strategic planning, and
unexpected twists. All this set against a terrifying pursuit as the net closes
on Copeland, Langdon and Elisabeth, who has been drawn in after the masterminds
decided to use her to expose Copeland.
The pacing is well-structured, with a continuous build-up of
tension. The imminent threat of the Phoenix Directive adds urgency, engaging
the reader's curiosity about its implications and the lengths to which the
characters will go to stop it.
The setting descriptions of the various sites, shrouded in fog and
rain, and biting cold are evocative and build the mood and atmosphere, making
the scenes feel extremely vivid, immediate and immersive. The use of sensory
details like the derelict rail yards and industrial wastelands, and other dramatic
environments the protagonists both use and fight against, effectively builds pressure
and evokes an ominous feeling of looming danger.
The Phoenix Directive is an engaging and
well-crafted thriller that successfully combines action, suspense, and
character-driven storytelling. The relentless pace and non-stop action
sequences will satisfy any diehard fan of the spy thriller novel. Ross is a
master of metaphor, simile and other tools of his craft and uses them to
generate an atmospheric and credible spy thriller. This book cements Ethan Ross as a masterful
and commanding author of the genre.
Colleen
Figg -Professional freelance editor and reviewer
Sprache
Verlagsort
Grendon Underwood
Großbritannien
Maße
Höhe: 203 mm
Breite: 127 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-917525-02-2 (9781917525022)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Ethan Ross has personal experience of security, espionage
and the secret service. Although
fictional, his books in the Jack Copeland series are derived from personal
knowledge and experience of real events adding to his vivid imagination and
unique style.
