Someone wants Jake Parker dead. He’ll find out why, or die trying…
Ex-army, ex-police, widowed husband, estranged son. Jake Parker has no family, no one to care if one of the government-contract jobs he takes goes wrong. So he’s shocked to get a phone call from his father as he’s pursuing an anomaly from his latest mission. But his dad isn’t calling for a chat, he’s issuing a warning: stop digging around, let this job go.
Jake barely has time to register the news that his father has been keeping tabs on him before a bomb tears apart his apartment, and he barely escapes with his life. Now he’s injured, on the run, and determined to find out who wants to silence him, and why.
The more he digs, the more drastic the attempts on his life become, but Jake won’t be beaten at this game. When he gets hold of one of the thugs trying to take him out, Jake learns that he’s treading on the toes of an illicit arms deal and now he may be the only person who can stop a cargo of weapons getting into the hands of international terrorists. Terrorists with their eyes on the US and who seem to have a hold on his father. Now Jake has to make the ultimate choice: allegiance to his family, or to his country…? He can only save one.
A completely gripping thriller from a USA Today bestselling author. A pulse-pounding read for fans of David Baldacci, Tim Tigner and the Jack Ryan thrillers.
False Allegiance was published yesterday by Bookoutre.
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False Allegiance is the third novel in the Jake Parker series. As mentioned above, I loved the first, Containment, and you can read my review here. I had originally thought this was the follow up but the second book is, in fact, The Patriot, published in January of this year. Somehow that passed me by at the time, but I've just bought it so I can catch up with what I've missed. Although it's part of a series False Allegiance works perfectly as a standalone too. There are references to events in the previous books but enough information is given for the new reader.
This mission becomes personal for Jake following a couple of phone calls from his estranged father. Their relationship is colder than I've but Jake is nonetheless intrigued by his father's words. He's also pretty wound up after an event early in the book and finds himself a target for someone, he just doesn't know who. The mission takes him from the US all the way to Africa, all the time trying to stay one step ahead of his pursuers.
Jake Parker is one cool customer. He pretty much lives out of a go bag with very few possessions. He is able to think on his feet and remain calm when faced with danger, which he is frequently! It seems to follow him wherever he goes. And he has a strong moral compass, knows what's right and what's wrong. In my head he's very good looking, but I don't really know if that's the case! He's certainly fit, quick and agile. On this mission he is supported by Jackson Holland who he met on a previous job. I loved the description of Holland's looks and also the easy banter between the two men. They are really in tune with each other and work well together. You can feel the deep friendship and respect between the pair. I hope we'll see more of Holland in future books (if any are planned).
False Allegiance is a cracking action thriller. There is a bit of everything - explosions, fights, car chases, gun battles and more. The action is pretty much non-stop from beginning to end - I was exhausted by the time I finished it! Caught myself holding my breath more than once too. A real rollercoaster ride. Well written with two brilliant protagonists, I loved it and hope we'll see more of Parker before too long. And hopefully more of Holland too - I'm definitely a fan of his!
The Author
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Nick Thacker is the USA Today Bestselling Author of action-adventure thrillers and mysteries, including the Harvey Bennett Thrillers series. Often mentioned as a cross between Clive Cussler and James Rollins, his stories are written in a fast-paced, punchy style.
He lives on a volcano in Hawaii with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
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