The Secret Soldier, Alex Berenson
The Secret Soldier, Alex Berenson
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The Secret Soldier

Author: Alex Berenson

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 11 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 02/08/2011


Synopsis

John Wells goes undercover in Saudi Arabia in a cutting-edge novel of modern suspense from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author.

John Wells may have left the CIA, but it hasn't left him. A mysterious call brings a surprise meeting with the aged monarch of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah. "My kingdom is on a precipice," he tells Wells. "Powerful factions are plotting against me, and my own family is in danger. I don't know who I can trust, but I'm told I can trust you."

Reluctantly, and with the secret blessing of the CIA, Wells goes undercover; but the more he learns, the more complicated things become, and soon he, too, is unsure whom to trust, in Saudi Arabia or Washington. One thing, however, is clear: If the conspirators prevail, it will mean more than the fall of a monarch-it may be the beginning of the final conflagration between America and Islam.

About The Author

Alex Berenson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the John Wells series, including The Faithful Spy, which won the 2007 Edgar Award for best first novel. As a reporter for The New York Times, Berenson covered topics ranging from the occupation of Iraq—where he was stationed for three months—to the flooding of New Orleans, to the world pharmaceutical industry, to the financial crimes of Bernie Madoff. He graduated from Yale University in 1994 with degrees in history and economics, and lives in New York City.George Guidall is one of the foremost narrators in the audiobook industry, having recorded more than 800 unabridged novels. His 40-year career includes leading roles on- and off-Broadway and numerous appearances in film and television. He has won an Obie Award for best performance.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Pierre

Wells travelled a lot, gave a good account of himself and his fight for his goals. Believable or not it was a ride…some rides are more exciting than others. This one was. Run of the mill. Yes, it could be read as a stand alone book.......more

Goodreads review by Daniel

I finished Alex's book yesterday, I was sorry it ended. As a writer myself I enjoyed this book very much for writerly reasons and, as a fan of the genre Alex is re-defining, it will be one of the "books of the year" for 2011. Alex took some chances most safer writers still won't take with certain is......more

Goodreads review by Mal

Alex Berenson's espionage novels about American soldier-spy John Wells are timely and topical. They invariably give the reader an intimate, insider's look at the U.S. intelligence establishment. And they reflect Berenson's extensive travels as a foreign correspondent for the New York Times as well a......more

Goodreads review by Jeffrey

An excellent espionage thriller from the ex New York Times reporter Alex Berenson. His hero John Wells is out of the CIA and on his own living in Vermont, but he keeps his toe in the spy business. Wells is not all seeing all doing killer who can vanquish 5 foes in an instant, but he is not afraid to......more


Quotes

Praise for The Midnight House

"Berenson's best thriller yet, this outstanding novel stands on the top rung of commercial spy fiction."
-Library Journal

"A rare thriller that combines intelligence and humanity."
-Smart Money