The Field of Blackbirds

Name: The Field of Blackbirds
Brand: Brilliance Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Thomas Ryan
ISBN: 9781543613643

Author: Thomas Ryan

Series: A Jeff Bradley Thriller

Narrator: Simon Mattacks

Unabridged: 9 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Published: 06/30/2017

Categories: Fiction, Action & Adventure, Suspense & Thriller, Military

Synopsis

Former SAS soldier Jeff Bradley thought he had left warzones behind when he inherited a vineyard in rural New Zealand. But now his vineyard manager, Arben Shala, has gone missing in his native Kosovo. An enigmatic message tells Jeff that his friend is in grave danger.Determined to find Arben and bring him home, Jeff travels to Kosovo and finds a lawless state in the grip of criminal gangs. Corrupt officials obscure every lead. With the help of USAID director Morgan Delaney, Jeff delves into the province’s seedy underworld and uncovers a conspiracy of terrifying scale. A web of dark connections links the captors with a terrorist bombing campaign across Europe, and now it is no longer just Arben whose survival is at stake.Double-crossed by allies, watched at every turn, can Jeff get to the heart of the conflict before the warlords get to him?Revised edition: This edition of The Field of Blackbirds includes editorial revisions.

About Thomas Ryan

Thomas Ryan has been a soldier in a theatre of war, traded in Eastern Europe, trampled the jungles of Asia, and struggled through the trials of love and loss: ideal life experiences for a would-be author. Schooled by professionals who have helped him hone his literary style, Ryan is quickly establishing himself as a skilled writer of riveting thrillers and short stories. He considers himself foremost a storyteller, a creator who has plunged his psyche into the world of imagination and fantasy. Taking readers on a thrilling journey is what motivates Ryan as a writer.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Simon

The Field of Blackbirds by Thomas Ryan is a gripping conspiracy thriller that will have the reader gasping for breath many times throughout this brilliant book. Jeff Bradley's vineyard in New Zealand needs an influx of cheap wine. He sends his manager, Arben Shala to his home country of Kosovo to acq......more

Goodreads review by Bronwyn

Thrillers like this aren't my usual choice, but this is up-to-date and it's an enjoyable read.......more

Goodreads review by Sandra

I liked this story, and I was sitting here trying to figure out why. It's not easily cubbie-holed into genre. It's not really action-packed. The main male character is former New Zealand SAS, but you won't find him doing any impressive flying martial artistry that would woo his 30-something red hair......more

Goodreads review by Brian

Fast-paced, thrilling and fun. The Field of Blackbirds is a gripping and well-written thriller that races along at a crackling pace. Jeff Bradley is a New Zealander and former soldier in the SAS. Jeff's trusted friend and business associate Arben has traveled to Kosovo to settle a dispute over a vin......more

Goodreads review by John

“The Field of Blackbirds” eBook was published in 2015 (May) and was written by Thomas Ryan ([URL not allowed]). This is Mr. Ryan’s first novel. I obtained a galley of this novel for review through [URL not allowed] I would categorize this novel as ‘PG’ as there are instances o......more