The American, Andrew Britton
The American, Andrew Britton
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The American

Author: Andrew Britton

Narrator: Christopher Lane

Unabridged: 12 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 03/07/2006


Synopsis

At thirty-three, Ryan Kealey has achieved more in his military and CIA career than most men can dream of in a lifetime. He’s also seen the worst life has to offer and is lucky to have survived it. But being left alone with his demons is no longer an option. The CIA needs him badly, because the enemy they’re facing is former U.S. soldier Jason March. Ryan knows all about March—he trained him. He knows they’re dealing with one of the most ruthless assassins in the world, a master of many languages, an explosives expert, a superb sharpshooter who can disappear like a shadow and who is capable of crimes they cannot begin to imagine. And now, March has resurfaced on the global stage, aligning himself with a powerful Middle East terror network whose goal is nothing less than the total destruction of the United States.Teaming up with beautiful and tenacious British-born agent Naomi Kharmai, Ryan intends to break every rule in order to hunt down his former pupil, whatever the cost to himself. As Ryan puts together the pieces of a terrifying puzzle, and as the elusive March taunts him, always staying one step ahead, he discovers the madman’s crusade is personal as well as political—and Ryan himself is an unwitting pawn. With the clock ticking down and the fate of the country resting uneasily on his shoulders, Ryan is caught in a desperate game of cat-and-mouse with the most cunning opponent he’s ever faced, one who will never stop until he’s committed the ultimate act of evil—a man who is all the more deadly for being one of our own.

About Andrew Britton

Born in England, Andrew Britton moved with his family to the United States when he was seven, settling in Michigan, then North Carolina. After serving in the Army as a combat engineer, Andrew entered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and received his degree just before his death in 2008, at the age of 27.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Razvan on July 30, 2024

LATER edit: I have to go for a fourth star, as a homage to the author. Britton has written this one when he was just 22, only to pass away aged 27. Not a bad beginning, quite a four stars one, but it quickly turns into a somehow dull story, with an stupid ugly end, so I had to think positively and ra......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on April 12, 2017

The American is a political thriller trying to find the murder of US Senator Daniel Ley and security detail on the streets of Washington D.C. Retired CIA operative Ryan Kealey was brought back into the agency due to the identity of the assassin. However, been involved with the CIA again caused Ryan......more

Goodreads review by Hans on September 18, 2010

[The author has passed away, so this is not meant as a slight to his work, but really just an examination of what I like to call Men's Formula Fiction (MFF) in relation to this specific book.] I bought a used paperback copy of this MFF book on my vacation, but didn't start it until the flight home. M......more

Goodreads review by Samuel on June 10, 2015

WALKING INTO HELL. "We aren't walking in the dark. We are the dark."- CIA S.A.D officer Kara Stanton, CBS Person Of Interest Andrew Britton is a dead spy thriller writer. Born in England, moved to the USA, served in the military and then started his writing career. He managed to do 5 books before his......more

Goodreads review by Angela on December 06, 2020

Always enjoy this series!......more