The Russian (Lance Spector Thrillers Book 2)
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Moscow, Russia
The Kremlin activates a deadly assassin. Across the city, a massive bombing kills hundreds.
Washington DC, USA
The President believes the Kremlin is preparing for a new Cold War.
Langley, USA
With the world on the brink, the CIA has only one Asset capable of preventing catastrophe, but that man is AWOL. They have to find him.
But some men don’t want to be found.
The Russian by Saul Herzog is the stunning second instalment in the series that has taken the publishing industry, and Hollywood rights departments, by storm. This dazzling tour de force is a full standalone novel. From the mind of one of the most creative and versatile writers working in America today, this book will surely go down as a classic of the spy thriller genre.
If you read only one book this year, this is it. Action, adventure, rebellion, provocative foreign agents, characters you can sink your teeth into. If you’re looking for a new spy thriller series that will stay with you long after you turn the last page, look no further.
Recommended for fans of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp, Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, and Brad Thor’s Scot Harvath.
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ASIN : B087H2W6HT
Publisher : AuthorContact
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : September 30, 2020
Language : English
File size : 2.2 MB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 566 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1777189730
Page Flip : Enabled
Book 2 of 9 : Lance Spector Thrillers
Best Sellers Rank: #12,121 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #43 in Financial Thrillers (Books) #65 in Assassination Thrillers (Kindle Store) #74 in Political Thrillers & Suspense
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Customers find this book to be a thrilling ride from beginning to end, with an intense storyline full of twists and turns that continues where the previous book left off. The characters are well-developed, with new characters being a great addition, and the pacing is fast-moving with non-stop action. Customers praise the writing quality, with one comparing it to Robert Ludlum’s work, and appreciate the realism, with one noting it’s not far from reality.
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Khellian –
What a Thrilling Ride !
As fast acting thrillers go, there are very few others that have kept me so enthralled. Be warned that when you start reading you will want to keep on turning pages until the end. The first thing to mention is that the characters are so well drawn that there is a depth to the story; they are not gossamer shadows but characters who share their fears, their emotions and their courage. The plot is in amazing detail, very fast moving and not without a multitude of twists and turns to keep you engaged. Finally with everything that we see and read about in regard to international relations and the threats to America from bad overseas actors, it has the feeling of realism that leaves to thinking how this could happen and in some parts, probably already has. Saul Herzog really knows how to write a riveting story and does so ,from what appears to be the case, from an in depth understanding of government and covert operations behind the scenes. Well done Sir !
SFH –
Hard to swallowâ¦
Hard to swallow, but fun to chew on. Levi , Laurel and Lance are definitely operatives I would want on my side.
Kenneth B. Turner –
Best thriller adventure!
I had just read the ASSET and couldnât wait for the next chapter of Lance Spectorâs story. The characters are basically what your imagination would expect them to be and Lance Spector is the complex man youâd want him to be. He is not a simple 2 dimensional character, he has a personal code of ethics and tries to be true to it. He is trapped in his beliefs and his perception of his role in life. I highly recommend this series especially for those of us who donât trust governments and who enjoy action packed narratives. I appreciate how rapidly the story unfolded and found it truly was impossible to put down.
Amazon Customer –
Very much enjoyed this book
I’m only writing this because Saul suggested I should. So here goes. I’m not going to get into plots, storylines or other topics of the book. However, if you like strong characters, great story and enjoy reading to the point where nothing else matters than the next chapter, then this one book won’t let you down. How was this “review” Saul?
Dennis K. Watson –
excellent book
Great plot and action. A few sections needed more or smoother detail. Looking forward to next book. Liked character development.
Sumafu –
Another good old American spy thriller
Again, some parts of the book are little over the top, such as the way Spector once more manages to easily infiltrate another of Russia’s most secure buildings or how he shows Jack-Bauer-like survival skills. But apart from that, the action seems to ring fairly true and there is plenty of it!The story is told from an American perspective, obviously, where the Americans are the good guys, naturally. In an interesting twist that we began to see in Book 1, however, while most of the Russian men are bad guys, most of the Russian women are good guys, too.So, if you can identify with that premise, and I guess the Russian invasion of Ukraine only makes it easier to do so, you will undoubtedly find this an enjoyable read.Even the cynical view of American politics, where even the president himself seems will to do anything at all for the sake of keeping enough votes to stay in power, seems to ring especially true in the wake of what’s happened in the USA in recent years.Indeed, in more ways than one, the book seemed ahead of its time.Finally, as in Book 1, there is some violence, torture and hinted sensuality, but nothing very graphic.I definitely look forward to reading Book 3!
danlb46 –
Tense But Full of Holes
The story is OK, but with a lot of leeway. There’s a ton of holes in the details, none bigger than reading that there’s a sign commemorating Route 66 near Washington, D.C. But moreover, the conspiracy in the story is never fully resolved. Knowing you must read the third book in the series is too easily a hook to find how it plays out. First book is more believable.
skylark –
My new favorite author
Great read never know what is going to happen next. Don’t even want to mention Ingram, 3 letter stalkers will come visit scary.Onto book 3 can’t seem to put it down.
Jacques de Guise –
i read Herzogâs book The Asset which led me to this one.Apart from the Agent reaching the Russian president, I have to say simply that Iâm ready for Book 3. Those who know a little about the former USSR, Russian politics will enjoy this book.Again, the reader should take this novel and analyse present day events and see how realistic this non fiction could become fiction in terms of real international politics and the weakness of America. While a thriller, the book overall moved me.Enjoy.
gumsbubba –
Same league as Vince Flynn ( RIP) and Lance Spector shall not disappoint. Fast paced action and fairly realistic and easy read.
Andrew Fox –
I donât usually review books but Iâve been looking for some time for an author who could fill Tom Clancyâs boots. Big boots they are but I think Herzog has managed it, with this marriage of on the ground action and high politics. Of course, many of Clancyâs books were twice as long as this, so pull your finger out, Saul, enough with these novellas already …I think this is even better than the first in the series, itâs a riveting story with Spector, Roth and the President on one hand and the three Russian women on the other. I especially found Larissa and Svetlana very touching characters, pulled out of their ordinary lives into a world of violence and intrigue. Perhaps the action is a bit cartoonish sometimes, but difficult to avoid this pitfall. What is rare about these books is the setting of the events in a world context that is convincing and fills the reader (this reader, at any rate) with outrage.Also, very few typos!Looking forward to the next one….
Kindle Customer –
This was a good story. I read it in a couple of days. It was very difficult to put down. Lots of action.
A. AKANNI –
Kept me entertained throughout and an immediate follow-up to the first book. The characters aren’t really any further developed but remained consistent. Some of the Russian character names are truely funny – the equivalent of “Boaty McBoatface”!!Lance Spector is a little too unbelievable at times – gets into some dire situations but manages to escape.The ending seemed a little rushed, and some of the new characters turn into mini-spies a little to conveniently, but good fun overall.