Redemption: (Ryan Drake: book 1): a compelling, action-packed and high-octane thriller that will have you gripped from page one

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There, he finds himself presented with an unexpected offer – travel to Libya, kidnap a high-ranking officer in Gaddafi’s much feared intelligence service, and return him to the UK. In exchange, Drake will be given everything his needs to destroy the career of the CIA’s corrupt leader, Marcus Cain.Also, I think Cain was a great antagonist, and the face off between him, Drake and Anya a stunning scene (though I completely saw it coming before even starting this book). However, I didn't really buy the twist of having a man behind the man behind the curtain pulling all the strings and acting as the final antagonist - Stark. It caught me off guard, sure, but we had nine books of build up for Cain, only a few chapters for Stark. Well, at least Hawkins was left for the very climax. You have proven yourself willing to not be one of those timid writers who neither seek to dare greatly or have any vision for their work. There are many of those people out there. It is a pleasure to find someone like yourself who defies such timidity.

I listened to this book while Russia was invading Ukraine, and the war in real life drew my attention in a way that I'm sure made me pay less attention to this book than I was able to pay to the previous entries in the series. I think I might have enjoyed the book even more had I been able to concentrate on it more - I'm still giving it four stars which means the book is great. New Publisher Canelo Offers UK Authors Strong Incentives". Publishing Perspectives. 2015-07-14 . Retrieved 2021-09-29. Anya's on the warpath, and Drake has to figure out what she's up to...and if she needs to be stopped. Drinker's VIP Lounge -- The Drinker interviews creators and actors who've worked in Hollywood itself, from movies, TV and comics. This includes: Neil Marshall, Sam J. Jones, Mark Rolston, Marc Zicree, Adil & Bilall, and Mark Millar. This was introduced in March 2022. One review I read mentioned that the language was often repetitive and uninspired. I would say that is probably a valid criticism. It's clear Mr. Jordan is no wordsmith. However this is more than balanced by excellent characterisation, plot and pacing. Personally, I would also have welcomed some of the author's natural wit to have come across in the novel.Sadly, Jordan's editor let him down again... badly. Within the first few chapters, there's a comment about the landscaping around a building, where Drake observes that a "coy pond" wouldn't have been out of place, presumably meaning a Koi pond. Then there's a scene where Drake's superior asks him something like "Was anything I said unclear?", to which he responds "Abundantly.", as if he'd been asked "Did I make myself clear?"... Believe that!" -- The Drinker makes a proud boast or proclamation of something, followed by the yelling "Believe that!".