Bishop's War (Bishop Series Book 1)
by Rafael Amadeus Hines
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Pub Date Feb 22 2016 | Archive Date Feb 05 2018
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Description
This fast-paced and action-packed suspense thriller introduces us to Special Forces Sergeant John Bishop, decorated war hero, and nephew of crime boss, Gonzalo Valdez. After returning home from Afghanistan John’s hopes for a peaceful future are quickly shattered when he is catapulted back into the global war on terror through a succession of life-threatening events and corrupt intrigue. He battles against terrorist operatives in New York, a powerful Afghan warlord, and a psychopathic billionaire with powerful White House connections. When John’s uncle gets involved, he proceeds to treat John’s enemies to a bitter taste of mob vengeance.
From that point on the ride speeds up and the reader will have to hold on for dear life. This is a thriller not to be matched for intensity and breathless excitement—not for the faint-hearted.
Advance Praise
"For me, there is nothing more exciting than discovering an unknown writer with great talent. Who is Rafael Amadeus Hines and why is he self-publishing his first book when a huge publisher should snap him up. Obviously, he has read a million thrillers because he understands the importance of grabbing one's attention on page one and never losing that grip. His ambitious book has scene after scene of beautifully choreographed action, a fabulous hero (John Bishop) worthy of a series, not one but several vile villains (thrillers are only as good as their villains!), a complex and creative storyline that makes this a great contender for a movie adaptation, spot-on dialogue, and even some well-placed humor to ease the tension. It's at times very brutal, yet I'd describe the book as a whole as a "fun read." It's not just a page turner but I bet you'll find yourself wanting to sneak a peek at what happens to your favorite or most despicable characters a few pages ahead! And as you're reading you'll already be thinking about the friends you want to give this book to!"
Featured Reviews
Ken C, Reviewer
Bishop's War is about a superhero even more super than most of the heroes we have to date read about. His fiancee says he is a comic book hero, and I agree. The author has taken a whale of a story and amped it up ten-fold. Nothing is easy here. Our hero is over the top, the action is over the top. Say the same for the loyalty and love shown in the novel. The violence is over the top, The unsurvivable injuries are survivable for our hero and his buddies. Much of it is mean and vulgar. The bad guys are over the top. Nothing is real life here, thus comic book is apt. It just doesn't have pictures. It is a long novel and when I finished it I was worn out. The talk of a sequel left me cold. For now. You will note that I finished this novel. I couldn't have done that if I hadn't enjoyed it Even comic book heroes have their place! Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of this interesting and exciting story.
Neil C, Reviewer
This reads like a Hollywood Action movie and just as far fetched in places.
It is fast paced with some wonderful characters.
Hold onto your hat with this one.
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