Guest Review: Targets of Revenge – Jeffrey S. Stephens

COUNTRY FIRST. All the bureaucratic scolding in Washington cannot stop resourceful CIA Agent Jordan Sandor when he’s hungry for revenge. This time he’s on the hunt for the cold-blooded sociopath known as Adina, whose indiscriminate slaughter of innocent people, including Sandor’s close friend, represents man at his worst.

Mobilizing a team of skilled and dedicated agents to carry out his secret operation, Sandor flies in the face of his superiors’ stern warnings—ultimately crash-landing in the heart of the Venezuelan jungle. Armed with little more than a combat knife and a deadly automatic weapon, he infiltrates Adina’s camp and discovers that the ruthless terrorist is smuggling not only cocaine into the United States, but also a deadly substance that could cost tens of thousands of lives.

Sandor develops intel that leads him to Egypt and then Moscow as he fights to prevent this disaster, but after he lands on Interpol’s list of international fugitives, the truth becomes clear: Adina’s evil web extends to the far corners of the globe. Meanwhile, someone Sandor trusts could very well be feeding the agent dangerous lies as he struggles to stay on Adina’s trail.

More focused than ever, Sandor refuses to end his perilous mission, even after he has been taken captive. In the end, when he uncovers the realities of Adina’s deranged plan for a catastrophic assault on New York City, Sandor has no choice but to risk his life to protect his country’s safety and freedom.

Series:  Jordan Sandor #2
Release Date:  February 19, 2013
Publisher:  Gallery Books
Source:  Provided by Publisher
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Reviewer’s Thoughts:

There is no way it’s possible to write a better book the third time around, right?  WRONG!  This series is, without a doubt, epically amazing.  I am absolutely floored and left reeling from such an intensely dangerous and scary adventure with CIA agent Jordan Sandor.  His need for revenge takes him on a wild goose chase across the globe as he tries to track down a powerful villain who takes innocent lives without a second thought.  Determined to catch the monster that has killed someone close to him, Jordan works diligently and against all odds to pay his revenge and to also protect his country from terrorists and their biological weapons of destruction.

Yet another thrill ride, Stephens has outdone himself with Jordan and his supporting cast of characters.  Their adventures are beyond words, made all the more intense by the idea that these are real people, doing so many of these very same things each and every day.  It leaves you with a deep appreciation and better understanding of those who serve our country.

Seriously, if you’re looking for an amazing mystery/thriller series to dive in to, this one is an absolute must read.  I promise, you won’t be disappointed!