The Wolves, Alex Berenson
The Wolves, Alex Berenson
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The Wolves

Author: Alex Berenson

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 11 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 02/09/2016

Synopsis

CIA agent John Wells refuses to let a privileged businessman walk away from a crime in this novel of modern suspense from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author.
 
John Wells has just barely managed to stop an operation designed to drive the United States and Iran into war, but the instigator himself disappeared behind an impenetrable war of security. Now it’s time for him to pay, and Wells has made it his personal mission. There are plenty of crosscurrents at work, though. The White House doesn’t want anybody stirring the pot; his old CIA bosses have their own agendas; other countries are starting to sniff around, sensing something unusual. It is when Russia and China enter the mix, however, that the whole affair is set to combust. With alarming speed, Wells is once again on his own...and the wolves are closing in.

About The Author

This is Alex Berenson’s tenth novel featuring John Wells. 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 Bernard Madoff. He graduated from Yale University in 1994 with degrees in history and economics, and lives in New York City. The Faithful Spy won the 2007 Edgar Award for best first novel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by L.A. on April 02, 2016

One of the best yet from Alex Berenson. He cuts no corners in this high-action thriller involving everyone from the US president to China and Russia. Perfect for readers who like books by Vince Flynn, etc. who are not already acquainted with Berenson.......more

Goodreads review by Sandy Kay on December 27, 2015

I haven't read all of the John Wells books but of the several I have read, this one was my least favorite. The storyline follows directly from [[ASIN:0399159746 Twelve Days (A John Wells Novel)]] so you probably should read that book first to understand the context of how the characters relate to ea......more

Goodreads review by Jacqui on January 04, 2016

Alex Berenson's "The Wolves" (Putman and Sons 2016) is IMO the best yet in the John Wells' series. It's fast moving, clever, with a bias for meaningful action driven by John Wells. This story is the sequel to the unfinished trauma/drama started in 'Twelve Days' where Wells barely stops a world war,......more

Goodreads review by Michael on December 24, 2015

This is Alex Berenson's 10th novel featuring John Wells. His novel, "The Faithful Spy: won the Edgar Award in 2007 for the best first novel. "The Wolves" follows the action in "Twelve Days," where billionaire Aaron Duterman tried to get the U.S. and Israel to invade Iran. Needless to say, this would......more

Goodreads review by Joseph on February 28, 2023

Pulse pounding, non stop action and suspense. These are all characteristics commonly shared by the John Wells series. In this installment, we learn of a multibillion dollar honey trap being arranged by our good friends the FSB. They ensnare a wealthy casino owner in their plot, and use him and his b......more

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Praise for The Wolves

“Exhilarating...when the call of duty summons, Wells rises to the occasion; his emotions may be mixed, but he still puts on a great show for readers.”—Publishers Weekly
 
“[An] adrenaline-filled thriller...Fans of the John Wells series won’t be disappointed. They’ll agree with his enemies that if Wells isn’t Superman, he’s super something.”—Kirkus Reviews
 
“As always, Berenson brilliantly blends global politics into an adrenaline-pulsing spy novel. But, most of all, there is Wells, a stone-cold killer who nevertheless does what we all wish we could do: stand up to the powerful and make them pay.”—Booklist
 
“Masterful...The Wolves is driven by a terrific and well-executed plot, but where Berenson truly shines is in his explanation of how certain parts of the world work. These would include spycraft and the dark tradeoffs made by governments at the highest and lowest levels.”—Bookreporter.com
 
“Berenson’s John Wells series has lost none of its power, novelty, and excitement. Wells is unique in contemporary thriller fiction [and] has become a richer character with each new story.”—Connecticut Post
 
“Berenson’s style is as seductive as his storytelling, and The Wolves has a bite that doesn’t let go from the first page straight through to the last.”—The Providence Journal

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