Thrillers & Suspense
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The 9th Man (Luke Daniels, 1)
From New York Times bestselling author of the Cotton Malone series comes a thrilling, action-packed historical adventure that sends Luke Daniels on an international manhunt for the truth about the assassination of President John Kennedy.
Luke Daniels is in London, between assignments with the Magellan Billet, when he receives a frantic call from an old friend. Jillian Stein is in trouble. She made a mistake and now her life may be in danger. She needs Luke's help. Immediately. Racing to Belgium Luke quickly finds that she was right. A shadow team of highly-trained operatives are there on the hunt. Intervening, he finds himself embroiled in a war between two determined sides - one seeking the truth, the other trying to escape the past - a war that has already claimed one life and is about to claim more.
Thomas Rowland is a Washington insider, a kingmaker, problem-solver, but also a man with a past. For him everything turns with what happened on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. What history has recorded is wrong. There is more to the story, much more, and Thomas Rowland is at the center of that terrible reality. But forces are working against him, and Rowland will do anything to keep the world from learning what actually happened on that fateful day, including killing Luke, Jillian and anyone else who might be a threat.
In a race from Belgium, to Luxembourg, to the bayous of Louisiana and the Wyoming wilderness, to a final confrontation in the Bahamas, Luke Daniels confronts a series of shocking truths which not only rewrite history but will forever change his own life - as he comes face to face with the ninth man.
Luke Daniels is in London, between assignments with the Magellan Billet, when he receives a frantic call from an old friend. Jillian Stein is in trouble. She made a mistake and now her life may be in danger. She needs Luke's help. Immediately. Racing to Belgium Luke quickly finds that she was right. A shadow team of highly-trained operatives are there on the hunt. Intervening, he finds himself embroiled in a war between two determined sides - one seeking the truth, the other trying to escape the past - a war that has already claimed one life and is about to claim more.
Thomas Rowland is a Washington insider, a kingmaker, problem-solver, but also a man with a past. For him everything turns with what happened on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. What history has recorded is wrong. There is more to the story, much more, and Thomas Rowland is at the center of that terrible reality. But forces are working against him, and Rowland will do anything to keep the world from learning what actually happened on that fateful day, including killing Luke, Jillian and anyone else who might be a threat.
In a race from Belgium, to Luxembourg, to the bayous of Louisiana and the Wyoming wilderness, to a final confrontation in the Bahamas, Luke Daniels confronts a series of shocking truths which not only rewrite history but will forever change his own life - as he comes face to face with the ninth man.
Editorial Reviews
"Berry and Blackwood keep the pot boiling vigorously until their final surprise … My country, 'tis of thee, land of conspiracy."―Kirkus
"One of the best thrill rides you will read this year."―BookReporter.com
"A suspenseful believable novel . . .This story has non-stop action with many twists. As with all of Berry's novels there is a mixture of history within an action-adventure plot."―Mystery & Suspense magazine
"An action thrill-ride right from the start . . . Fans of Cotton Malone will love this book . . . All action, with twists and turns."―Red Carpet Crash
"One of the best thrill rides you will read this year."―BookReporter.com
"A suspenseful believable novel . . .This story has non-stop action with many twists. As with all of Berry's novels there is a mixture of history within an action-adventure plot."―Mystery & Suspense magazine
"An action thrill-ride right from the start . . . Fans of Cotton Malone will love this book . . . All action, with twists and turns."―Red Carpet Crash
Readers Top Reviews
EileenPaulaC B
Couldn’t put the book down. Great fiction or is it? Will we ever know? Luke Daniels is so likable, Cotton Malone trained him well. Enjoy!
Kindle
I've enjoyed Berry's Cotton Malone books for years. And the character of Luke Daniels has always intrigued me. This is an excellent read that delivers a real gut punch towards the end. Looking forward to the next Luke Daniels book.
Joseph H. Sorrentino
Another great novel. Story line is very interesting to any United States citizen who liked JFK. It is fast pace with interesting characters and twist and turns to keep the reader wanting more.
Jim Hendricks
I really enjoyed this book. It was well written, liked the characters, it's good to Luke on his own and look forward to more. Haven't read any of Grant Blackwood's books but have to checkout his work. Lots of twists and turns that keep the reader turning the pages.
Nancy C.
This book is such a page turner that I stayed stuck to it for two days. The story keeps you breathless for large parts. I like Luke Daniels and glad that he got his own book. This one I can highly recommend. From Europe to USA to the Caribbean, the story weaves it way to a great end. I always enjoy the truth or fiction explanations at the end, and this one had a few surprises for me.
