Synopsis: Old instincts die hard.
Although CIA agent Jordan Sandor has left active duty and become a journalist, when the crack of automatic weaponry shatters the peace on a rural New York back road, his quick reactions save his close friend and a severely wounded police officer. But why did two strangers react to a routine traffic stop with deadly violence before speeding away? And what was their motive for torturing and then murdering the man Jordan was going to meet—a retired merc with a story to tell? Like it or not, Sandor has been called back into the service of his country.
From New York to Florida, Paris, and the Italian Riviera, the lethal trail reveals a complex plan linked to al-Qaeda—a wave of attacks putting millions at risk with poisonous nerve gas. And when Jordan discovers a rogue agent behind the plot, he realizes he is on his own…
You can read an excerpt on the Publishers website.
Review: This book is the third book in the Jordan Sandor series, but is actually the prequel to book 2, Targets of Opportunity, which we reviewed back in January. It's been out in hardback for awhile, but just got released in paperback last month! Obviously Stephens was on a roll when he was writing! It was interesting to read the prequel and get a flushed out version of the backstory that was touched on in the 'previous' book. But having said that, there was something missing compared to the other book. Whether this book was rushed, or not checked very well, I'm not sure- but I kept getting bogged down on inconsistencies, that would make me stop and go 'huh?' and wanted to flip back a chapter or two, to make sure I had read the previous description right. It bogged down the book to me, whereas Targets of Opportunity was a roller coaster read that kept you reading along. But if you can just roll with that, then it is a good read, especially if you read Targets of Opportunity.
About the Author:Jeffrey S. Stephens is the author of the well-received Jordan Sandor suspense series: Targets of Deception and Targets of Opportunity. Born in New York City, he graduated from the Bronx High School of Science. He then attended Pennsylvania State University, where he received a B.A. in Creative Writing, and Fordham University School of Law. His private legal practice has included extensive civil and criminal courtroom experience, and he has represented a wide range of celebrity clients. He lives in Greenwich, CT, with his wife, Nancy—where he is working on the next Jordan Sandor novel. Jeff welcomes visitors to his website at www.jeffreystephens.com.
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I was sent this book, free of charge, for review purposes, from Gallery Books. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it.
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