Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

I just reviewed The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager. #TheLastTimeIlied #NetGalley. I loved this one from Matthew, from the opening pages to the end, each page is a turner. My only feedback is that many of these in the genre are started to read the same. I may have to take a break from the espionage genre for a little time.

Betley is another wonderful thriller writer by Atriea thrillers. Much in the flavor of fast paced action thrillers Betley doesn’t let up. Great action writing. Recommended.

Matthew Betley never fails to write a enjoyable, interesting thriller. I've yet to be disappointed. One of my favorite characters.

Thankyou to NetGalley, Atria/Emily Bestler Books and the author, Matthew Betley, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of Rules Of War in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
The premise of the storyline promises a high octane ride and that is certainly what was delivered.
The storyline was gripping and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I can't wait for more from this author.
Well worth a read.

What a fantastic book. If you are looking for a high octane, mile a minute thrill ride, look no further. The action starts at the beginning and only gets faster as it goes on. Matthew Betley has knocked it out of the park with this one and develops his characters very well. This book will keep you up way past your bedtime and you will need some expresso the next day since you will not get much sleep. Run, don't walk to your nearest bookseller for this one!

Rules of War has a lot to like, although some think the violence is too much. But, it is war. Violence is such a big part of entertainment these days that a book about violence has to go the extra mile to compete. Thanks, NetGalley,, for the ARC.

Matthew Betley gained a new reader this week. I enjoyed Rules of War, seeing that it's the 4th book in a series (Logan West Thrillers) I decided to seek out the first 3. Rules of War stood alone fairly well, there was enough background to carry me into the story. Because the storyline, or the "mission," seems to over arch all 4 books, I suggest they be read in order for the best entertainment experience. The stellar character portraits and the tightly woven plot is an indication of the talent of the author. There is a really nice balance between action and story. I appreciated that though the pacing was fast, Mr Betley didn't overwhelm me with over the top action sequences.
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Matthew Betley rocks again with his action packed fourth entry into the renowned Logan West thriller series. I was pleasantly surprised by the sheer wild pace of the thriller, starting on all thrusters without letting up. Rules of War is a delicious treat for hardcore action thriller fanatics looking for a smart, adrenaline pumping and no holds barred action read with lethal characters.

Rules of War starts off not much later after the events of Field of Valor, with Logan West on the trail of his target, the ex-Vice President of the United States, who turned out to be a nefarious character in the shocking twists of the previous novel. While Mr. Betley does aptly explain the events of the prior novel for a new reader to quickly jump into this book, I would recommend that readers go through Field of Valor at least beforehand to get the gist of the ‘race-against -time’ circumstances and the personal stakes involved.

The narrative is fast and direct, with entertaining thrills and suspense. While there are no huge plot twists, I felt the book did not need any, with the emphasis on dynamic situations, leading Logan West and his colleagues to adapt to the changing situational environments faster than I could breathe. The main focus this time around is on Logan West and Cole Matthews of Task Force Ares, as they dismantle The Organization. John Quick and Amira Cerone, while away from the action in Venezuela where Logan and Cole wreak havoc still have a lethal arc in Rules of War, with John Quick having a bad-ass fight sequence inside a Chick Fil A kitchen.

As with all previous Logan West thrillers, Rules of War does not disappoint with its authentic tactics and weapon systems, owing its thanks to Mr. Betley’s years of service. The tactical authenticity lends a huge helping hand to the power of action sequences in this novel. The action is relentless, taking place in exciting and breathtaking sequences such as earthquakes, chair lifts, on top of trains, and then some. The shootouts and close quarter combat sequences are superbly written, allowing readers to visualize every aspect of the moment in slow motion, a trait limited to a few authors who can write stunning action sequences. It’s always fun reading Logan West shoot bad guys while advancing in a combat crouch.

There is no denying there is a strong emotional factor in this lethal thriller. With emotional stakes, both from painful pasts and hopeful futures, the emotions for both protagonists and antagonists give them another layer of depth to their three-dimensional characters, which really helps to invest oneself into the book. With emotions swirling high and fueling the action, the narrative is even better.

With such a fast and action-packed pace, the book rarely gives you time to ponder about the events that transpire. This however isn’t a bad thing, especially for Rules of War since the story is a straight shooter with lots of gunfights and a thirst for vengeance that sucks the readers in like its their own battle for vengeance. All in all, Rules of War is a highly entertaining thriller with memorable action sequences, grounded characters and situations, and a heart that easily resonates with readers who invest themselves in this thriller. A great read for the summer!

Logan West and his team have been sent to catch the vice president of the United States—who is on the run after faking his own kidnapping and committing treason— and bring him to justice. We follow Logan and his team, with the help of CI Santiago Rojas as they navigate the dense mountain forests of Caracas, Venezuela. A well-written thriller, fast-paced, solid writing, and a great cast of characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Many thanks to Matthew Betley, NetGalley and Atria/Emily Bestler Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, what an amazing series. Matthew Betley has such a skilful and fluid writing style, and he has that wonderful ability to pull you into the story so that nothing else exists around you. I especially like that the story is quite unpredictable, and has an edge to it, with some outstanding characters. Logan West have some serious skills and he’s definitely not someone to be messed with.
Army Lieutenant General Victor Ascension Corones is a man out for revenge for the murder of his son. His son Daniel had worked for SEBIN and had died at the result of the protests because of the failing economy of Venezuela. Now the General had a plan for revenge, and he was hopefully going to be able to use Joshua Baker, the Vice President of the United States who had managed to escape. Now Logan West had been tasked with tracking Baker down and he had some very powerful people backing him. It looks like Logan and Cole are going to need to head into the mountains to some very hostile territory. If you enjoy Action Thrillers, then you will love this book. 5/5 Star Rating.

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I guess I am the silly one having not read the previous 3 books in this series but I will. Good action, action that makes sense and is plausible. Boom, boom, enjoy folks.

The action scenes were magnificent, and definitely deserve the “wow“ factor, which is the highest compliment that I can pay them.In other words, they were so good that I had trouble turning the pages fast enough. I will look forward to reading the next book by this author.

Rules of War by Matthew Betley, a good mystery thriller read. If you enjoyed his other books, you will like the Rules of War, picks up right away and lots of good action.

I have read all the Logan West books by author Matthew Betley and they never disappoint. Full of action and with a story that keeps moving. Logan West is in the hunt for the Vice President who has left the United States after leading his secret service team into an ambush and their deaths. Logan West is consumed by the need to bring him to justice. This leads to Venezuela and down great action scenes that keep the pages turning.
Thank you Matthew Bentley, Netgalley and Atria books for the ARC for my honest review.

Rules Of War is a beautifully crafted book. Utterly believable characters, and a plot that is relentless.. Be prepared to not get anything done until the climatic ending !

I have read several books by this author and have enjoyed them all. This one was no different. Fast paced easy to read book. I highly recommend it.

With his latest novel Matthew Betley puts himself firmly in contention with the likes of Matthew Reilly as the king of action novels. Picking up straight where the previous novel left off with the traitorous ex vice president on the run, we follow Logan West and his team around the world in a chase to catch him and bring him to justice.

The action starts from page one and doesnt let up until the very end. Not only are there multiple gunfights, explosions and a scene involving some very hungry sharks, the tam even has to fight mother nature herself to bring the Vice President to justice.

Highly recommended for all action fans and cant wait for the next adventure with Logan West.

I loved this and cannot wait to catch up on more of this author's work.

This book is full of action tied to emotional reasons and right or wrong. When Logan West and his crew plus some are after the Vice President after he faked his own kidnapping and had his own secret service detail killed, it's non stop action and decisions that he and his team will have to make that aren't always black and white.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it's characters. I look forward to the next one.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first book that I’ve read in the series, and I would have benefited by knowing more of the backstory. However, the non-stop action kept me interested and the characters were easy to root for and against. Just when you think Logan West has it all under control in his quest to bring the vice-president to justice, another obstacle needs to be overcome.