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|  | Author: Brad Thor
Publisher: Atria
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Rating:  108 reviews
Sales Rank: 2199
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: First
Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 1416586571
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9781416586579
ASIN: 1416586571
Publication Date: June 30, 2009
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 Enough Already! September 21, 2009
Book Maven (Seattle, WA)
8 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have to start by saying that I have read this entire series and have found each book entertaining enough to keep going. That being said, enough with the infusion of your personal political beliefs Mr. Thor! Every person is entitled to his/her beliefs but at this point I feel almost disgusted and don't know if I will continue to read the series. It was hard to overlook the obvious bias of the author and follow the story. For me, this was definitely not the best in the series and not a good introduction to Scot Harvath!
 Another fast paced fun read from Brad Thor September 19, 2009
Alain B. Burrese (Missoula, MT)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I read thrillers to have fun, and Scot Harvath's newest adventure in Brad Thor's "The Apostle" was a fun read. I enjoyed it, and look forward to Thor's next book. Brad Thor's hero, Scot Harvath, is one of my favorite thriller characters. I've enjoyed every book in the series. This latest installment is a fairly simple plot compared to some of the earlier books, but enjoyable just the same.
The investigation back in the U.S. regarding secrets kept by politicians was my least favorite part of the book, I found myself reading through these sections quickly, wanting to get back to the action with Harvath and his companions. The mission for Harvath in this novel was pretty straightforward compared to some of the previous books. A female doctor is kidnapped in Afghanistan and Harvath is sent to secure her rescue. Yes, there is a bit more than that, but that is the basic mission that Harvath needs to accomplish, and along the way he deals with multiple terrorists and cheats death on several occasions.
Thor's writing is fast paced and suspenseful, and contains good tactics and a fair amount of technology. His writing about Afghanistan takes you there with Harvath and engrosses you with a thrilling story. The political components of the story are also interesting, and make a comment on the state of affairs that go on behind closed doors in political arenas that many people are sick and tired of. I think Thor writes about many people's frustrations with the system. However, it really is Harvath and his covert operations that I enjoy the most, and those are the elements that make me a fan and have me looking forward to the next book and next adventure of Brad Thor's hero.
Bottom line: It was a fun read and that's what I read novels for!
Reviewed by Alain Burrese, J.D., author of Hard-Won Wisdom From the School of Hard Knocks and the dvds: Hapkido Hoshinsul, Streetfighting Essentials, Hapkido Cane, the Lock On Joint Locking Essentials series and articles including a regular column on negotiation for The Montana Lawyer. Alain Also wrote a series of articles called Lessons From The Apprentice.
Thor Apostle September 19, 2009
John M. Haas (Northern Virginia)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I started with Thor on this one and now have gone back and loaded everyting he has on my Kindle. Feel a bit guilty as I know Harvath will (new reader close your eyes) survive, but Thor makes each predicament interesting, amazing, but believable.
Buy this one, but before you read it, go to the flyleaf and get the others and read them in order. I am doing that now, who knew he would be good?, and it is so much better watching Harvath and the other characters plus the writing style develop.
I'd put Thor in there with Flynn and Baldacci as folks I sit waiting for on the book lists. Harvath tends to be aging better than Flynn's man, but I think Vince has a new guy in the wings (comments/inputs anyone who reads Flynn?)
Start up on this guy. He is good and deserves support.
 Disappointing September 17, 2009
Samuel Levin (Pikesville, Maryland USA)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book fais to meet the usual standards that one has come to expect from this writer. There are two predominant stories that are intertwined in this work with one dealing with a hostage situation in Afghanistan while the other involves indiscetions of the First Family. The story is described as a Thriller, yet fails to thrill as this book is rather tedious to read. The Afghani Issue is handled in the predictable manner with few twists or surprises while the Washington Issue almost seems to be an afterthought. The character development is sorely lacking on all levels and the numerous weaknesses of the plot become glaringly apparent. The book began with much potential yet rapidly turned into the mundane. If a fan of this genre, it is suggested that one get this book from the Library as it is really ordinart, at best. If one is looking for a good thriller, the Mitch Rapp Series by Vince Flynn is a better way to go.
 Send Scot Horvath to Afghanistan and the war will end sooner. September 16, 2009
michael a. draper (Guilford, CT)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Dr. Julia Gallo is volunteering her services in Afghanistan. She is kidnapped by the Taliban.
The president, Robert Alden, is grateful to Stephanie Gallo for her help in orchestrating his campaign but now her daughter has been kidnapped. The ransom demand for her release is the freedom of terrorist Mustafa Kahn.
When Alden hesitates to help, Stephanie reminds him that she has info on the president's accessory in the death of four innocent people and he conspired to cover it up.
They summon Scot Horvath,a counterterrorism operative who was involuntarily returned to civilian life when the new president was elected and had his own way of dealing with terrorists. They want Scot to get Kahn out of prison, deliver her to the terrorists as payment for Dr. Gallo's release.
When Scot gets to Kabul he looks up an old associate, Greg Gallagher, a former recon Marine. Greg includes his partner, Tom Hoyt and an Afghan, Flower, in his team. Between them, they find where Kahn is being held and free him but hold him captive.
Meanwhile, the head of the Taliban is Mullah Mossoud. He is holding Julia. An Afghan boy inappropriately touches Julia and her guard breaks the boy's jaw. When the boy's father complains, Mullah has his Soviet advisor, Sergi Simonov, kill the man. However, two other men from the father's village saw Sergi and he has to kill them too. Now the village wants revenge against the Taliban.
Scot, Gallagher and their team get info on where the Taliban is holding Julia and plan their move against them.
While in Washington, D.C. Elsie Campbell investigates what she heard when the president was speaking to Stepanie Gallo about the killing of four people.
This is an excellent action thriller. Horvath is a character similair to Lee Child's Jack Reacher, in that he is heroic, brave and gets things done in spite of the odds. The plot is well thought and the suspense constant. It was hard to put this one down until the last page.
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