The
Plot:
Even killers need a vacation
Paladine,
terrorism’s worst enemy, is back in this sequel to the hit political thriller.
Unlikely
“anti-hero,” Robert Garcia, a dangerous and unfeeling assassin of jihadist
terrorists, has been exalted by social media as “Paladine,” a living paladin
whose mission is to rid the earth of evil for the betterment of mankind.” In
this installment of the series, Paladine crosses paths with a Russian assassin,
which puts him in the middle of the controversial new cold war between the
United States and Russia.
About the Author:
Described
by critics as “one of our strongest thriller writers on the scene,” author
Kenneth Eade, best known for his legal and political thrillers, practiced law
for thirty years before publishing his first novel, “An Involuntary Spy.” Eade,
an award-winning, best-selling top one hundred thriller author, has been
described by his peers as “one of the up-and-coming legal thriller writers of
this generation.” He is the 2015 winner of Best Legal Thriller from Beverly
Hills Book Awards and the 2016 winner of a bronze medal in the category of
Fiction, Mystery and Murder from the Reader’s Favorite International Book
Awards. His latest novel, “Paladine” is currently a quarter-finalist in
Publisher’s Weekly’s BookLife Prize for Fiction. Eade has authored three
fiction series: The “Brent Marks Legal Thriller Series,” the “Involuntary Spy
Espionage Series,” and the “Paladine Anti-Terrorism Series.” He has written
fifteen novels which have been translated into French, Spanish, Italian and
Portuguese.
“I’ve
been writing all my life, but began publishing my work out of a passion for the
environment. My wife, Valentina, is a professional photographer, who worked for
two years on an environmental exhibition called, “Bee Cause I Care” which was
exhibited by the Prince Albert II Foundation and is now touring cities in France
to bring awareness to the importance of pollinators and the dangers facing
them. I penned a few articles on the subject for the Los Angeles Daily Journal
and turned my research into my first book, “Bless the Bees.” That passion
continued with the publication of my novel, “An Involuntary Spy,” which is an
action thriller that also points to the dangers of genetically engineered food.
Then I began publishing the “Brent Marks Legal Thriller Series,” which, in
part, is based on actual experiences during my long career in law.
“Now
I divide most of my time between France, where I have resided for the better
part of ten years, and Russia. I try to put as much realism into my novels as
possible, and they all revolve around important social issues. I treasure all
of my readers and love to hear from them, whether it’s good or bad. Sometimes I
make changes based on their suggestions and one reader has inspired a character
who has appeared in my latest two novels. Everyone who signs up on my mailing
list at http://www.kennetheade.com gets a free e-book, and I give
away a Kindle Fire every month to a lucky winner on the list. I love this new
adventure and hope you enjoy taking it with me.”
Review:
When
he read my review of the first book in the Paladine series, Mr. Eades was
surprised I felt sympathy for his “unfeeling” assassin. Of course, he didn’t
realize that as a volunteer at the VA and former Navy medic I’ve come across
quite a few people who have buried their feelings as a defense mechanism.
Besides, anyone who would adopt a scruff-butt mutt like Buttface can’t be completely
unfeeling. I see Robert Garcia as damaged. The Army turned him into a killing
machine, and with heritage that’s half Hispanic and half Arabic, he speaks
flawless Arabic and has the swarthy looks needed to infiltrate terrorist
groups. And if that doesn’t work, he can hit a target at an ungodly distance
with a sniper rifle, or kill a man before the guy even knows Robert’s there.
Yup, a real killing machine—but not a totally unfeeling one.
In
Russian Holiday, Robert has one last
mission for the government’s uber-secret agency to which he’s sentenced for
killing terrorists in the US without permission. When his pick-up fails to
appear, a Russian patrol rescues him. The officer in charge is a fellow
assassin who invites Robert to accompany him to Moscow for a holiday. Together
they enjoy food, vodka, and women. Until Robert’s nabbed by his own agency and
sent back to work. He just prays he never has to face his Russian friend in a
firefight. Because they’re actually on opposite sides of a second Cold War.
In
addition to being a much more sympathetic character than his author seems to
realize he is, Robert Garcia doesn’t sit around and think much. He moves at a
fast, page-burning pace, grabbing your attention on the first page and holding
it to the last—pulling you away from work and keeping you up when you should be
sleeping. He’s a complex character with feelings that are a bit farther under
the surface than usual, but they’re there. He’s basically a good guy whose job
requires him to do bad things—depending on your perspective. I suggest
you take a good look at Paladine. Have fun with him on his Russian Holiday.
Contact Kenneth:
Author Website: http://www.kennetheade.com
Email: mailto:info@kennetheade.com
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/KennethEade1
Book Info:
Warnings: Violence
Length: 316 Pages
Prices:
Print: $11.65
Digital: $3.99
Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/B01M3RBMUR
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