The Spy, James Phelan
The Spy, James Phelan
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The Spy

Author: James Phelan

Narrator: Rob Shapiro

Unabridged: 10 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/06/2024

Synopsis

Jed Walker is the man you want watching your back.A sinister group—code-named Zodiac—has launched a series of devastating global attacks. Twelve targets across the world, twelve code-named missions. Operating distinct sleeper cells, they are the ultimate terrorist organization, watching and waiting for a precise moment to activate the next group. It’s a frightening and deadly efficient way to stay one step ahead … and cause the most chaos.For ex–CIA operative Jed Walker, chaos is his profession. Burned by his former agency, he is determined to clear his name. Stopping Zodiac is the only way. Desperate to catch the killers and find the mastermind, he can’t afford to lose the next lead—but that means that sometimes the terrorists have to win.Ultimately, it all comes down to Walker: he’s the only one who can break the chain and put the group to sleep … permanently. And he’s got exactly eighty-one hours until deadline.

About James Phelan

James Phelan was born on the 21st of May, 1979, in Melbourne, Australia. His creative spirit was nurtured from a young age, and he credits his overactive imagination to being exposed to authors such as Roald Dahl and Paul Jennings, as well as such works as The Hobbit, Treasure Island, The Jungle Book, Tales of the Punjab, Siddhartha, and The Little Prince. As a teenager James discovered a love of geo-political thrillers, of being entertained and informed on topical global events. James cites influences on the Fox series from reading such authors as Alistair MacLean, Clive Cussler, Jeffery Archer, Ken Follett, Tom Clancy, Jack Higgins, Robert Ludlum, John le Carre, Ian Fleming, and Jeffery Deaver. After high school James went on to study in Architecture, and then English Literature, eventually graduating with a PhD in Writing. It was during his masters degree and while working at The Age newspaper James developed the idea that would become his first published book, and would lead to seeing his novels in print. As part of the research for the Fox series, James consults several active and retired members of the Australian Defence Force, as well as journalists and NGO personnel that have experienced most of what he writes about. James currently lives in Melbourne. He regularly talks at schools, libraries, and literary festivals in Australia and overseas. He has written several short stories that have appeared in anthologies and periodicals, and has contributed chapters to serialised novels.

About Rob Shapiro

Rob Shapiro is a musician, writer, voice actor, and Earphones Award–winning narrator. He performed several seasons of radio comedy on Minneapolis Public Radio and voiced the titular lion in Leo the Lion. He is a musician and composer with his critically acclaimed band Populuxe. He is also a business consultant and software system designer.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kon on August 10, 2023

This is my favorite entry in the series yet. What's cooler than an American detective going toe to toe with international spies? Isaac Bell can hang with the best of them, even on a global stage. Plot revolved around military tech with a lot of World War precursors, which also added to the excitemen......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on March 23, 2019

Definitely not the best from Mr. Cussler.......more

Goodreads review by David on April 05, 2011

The Isaac Bell series is sort fun, but the author gets bogged down running this early 20th century private detective back and forth across the country on trains. While I love trains, at times the description of the first class dining car menus and the gambling entertainment becomes monotonous and te......more

Goodreads review by Jeannie on August 18, 2010

Espionage in Old New York In the late 1800s a New York gangster nicknamed Eyes O’Shay, running from trouble, jumps on board a ship and is rescued by an old wealthy jeweler and brought to Germany as a son and apprentice to learn the gem trade. Years later in 1908, he arrives back to the Gangs of New Y......more

Goodreads review by Eli - on June 21, 2019

I really liked this one, probably because there wasn't nearly as much train stuff as in the previous two books.......more

Quotes

“James Phelan has produced a big, juicy, rollicking tale in the spirit of Robert Ludlum. We haven’t seen an international thriller like this for a long time.” Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author

“A fast and furious ride through a complicated maze of timely political intrigue. James Phelan has earned a new avid fan.” Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author

“Vivid and suspenseful.” Sydney Morning Herald

“An espionage novel with grunt.” The Age (Melbourne)

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