Cold Fear, Brandon Webb
Cold Fear, Brandon Webb
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Cold Fear
A Thriller

Author: Brandon Webb, John David Mann

Narrator: Johnathan McClain

Unabridged: 12 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/07/2022


Synopsis

Finn’s search for his memory of one fateful night leads him to Iceland—only to be followed by an unhinged assassin intent on stopping him—in the riveting follow-up to Steel Fear, from the New York Times bestselling writing team Webb & Mann, combat-decorated Navy SEAL Brandon Webb and award-winning author John David Mann.

“One of the best crime novels of the year . . . a brilliant blend of procedural mystery and geopolitical thriller.”—Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of Hunting Time

Disgraced Navy SEAL Finn is on the run. A wanted man since he jumped ship from the USS Abraham Lincoln, he’s sought for questioning in connection to war crimes committed in Yemen by a rogue element in his SEAL team. But his memory of that night—as well as the true fate of his mentor and only friend, Lieutenant Kennedy—is a gaping hole.

Finn learns that three members of his team have been quietly redeployed to Iceland, which is a puzzle in itself; the tiny island nation is famous for being one of the most peaceful, crime-free places on the planet.

His mission is simple: track down the three corrupt SEALs and find out what really happened that night in Yemen. But two problems stand in his way. On his first night in town a young woman mysteriously drowns—and a local detective suspects Finn’s involvement. What’s worse, a SEAL-turned-contract-killer with skills equal to Finn’s own has been hired to make sure he never gets the answers he’s looking for. And he’s followed Finn all the way to the icy north.

About Brandon Webb

BRANDON WEBB is a former U.S. Navy SEAL; his last assignment with the SEALs was Course Manager for the elite SEAL Sniper Course, where he was instrumental in developing new curricula that trained some of the most accomplished snipers of the twenty-first century. Webb has received numerous distinguished service awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Commendation Medal with a “V” for “Valor,” for his platoon’s deployment to Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks. He is editor for Military.com’s blog Kit Up, SOFREP’s Editor in Chief, and a frequent national media commentator on snipers and related Special Operations Forces military issues.


Reviews

Goodreads review by PamG on June 03, 2022

Cold Fear by Brandon Webb and John David Mann is a suspenseful, gripping, and intense crime thriller set in Reykjavik, Iceland. This is the second book in the Finn series. Four months after the night in Yemen Finn is still trying to remember what happened and whether he is guilty of the crime. W......more

Goodreads review by Jeremy on May 04, 2022

Brandon Webb and John David Mann have written a great follow-up to last year's Steel Fear, featuring "disgraced" Seal Finn. Steel Fear was probably the most surprising book I read last year so I had high hopes for Cold Fear. I'm happy to say Webb and Mann did not disappoint. Known for their nonficti......more

Goodreads review by 3 no 7 on July 17, 2022

Peaceful Iceland is an unlikely spot for tragic murder and a covert military op. “Cold Fear’ opens in the dark and the cold. Iceland is known as the land of ice and fire; in the summer it has the midnight sun, but now, in the winter, it is ice and darkness. How does anyone survive the winters here? I......more

Goodreads review by Bam cooks the books on June 05, 2022

The writing team of Webb and Mann bring us the next exciting installment in their Finn series. This time Finn is in Iceland as the year comes to a close. He's on the trail of three men whom he believes have information about what really happened in Yemen. It soon becomes apparent that he is being pu......more


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Praise for Cold Fear

“A blockbuster! Cold Fear grabs you on the first page and never lets go. A brilliant blend of procedural mystery and geopolitical thriller, this book offers up truly rich and compelling characters, nonstop plotting, and surprises every few chapters. This is, hands down, one of the best crime novels of the year. And on top of that, I now know Reykjavík like a natural born resident!”—Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of Hunting Time

“John David Mann and Brandon Webb, award-winning author and combat-decorated SEAL, take a second deep dive with Finn in a thriller set against the typically peaceful backdrop of cold, dark Iceland. From the moment a real-life little mermaid is found drowned beneath the ice, the pages turn fast enough to fly, contemporary issues of systemic corruption play out, and the hunt for true justice is on.”—Jenny Milchman, Mary Higgins Clark Award–winning author of Cover of Snow and The Second Mother

Cold Fear is a hugely satisfying novel and the best kind of thriller: propulsive action, a twisty and smart mystery, emotionally resonant characters, and top-notch writing that brings to life a rich, layered setting. Highly recommend.”—Lou Berney, author of November Road

“As they did in Steel Fear . . . the authors combine genuine talent for old-school adventure . . . with a full-bodied portrait of an introspective, good-hearted yet deeply troubled hero.”Booklist (starred review)

“The balance of action and characterization is perfect, and Jack Reacher fans will find much to like in Finn. This complex, suspenseful thriller proves that the authors’ collaborative fiction debut was no fluke.”—Publishers Weekly


Praise for Steel Fear

“Sensationally good—an instant classic, maybe an instant legend. Steel Fear takes all the strengths of a traditional thriller and makes them as modern as tomorrow.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child

“An absolutely amazing thriller! Steel Fear comes in hot and never slows down. Exciting, action-packed, and twisty from stem to stern. This will be one of the hottest books of the summer!”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor

Steel Fear is deadly good, a five-star scorcher from first page to last. The enigmatic and mysterious Finn is the next big thriller superstar.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais