Field of Fire, James O. Born
Field of Fire, James O. Born
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Field of Fire

Author: James O. Born

Series: Alex Duarte #1

Narrator: Jonathan Davis

Unabridged: 11 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/01/2007

Synopsis

Since returning from Bosnia, ATF agent Alex "Rocket" Duarte has been slowly reacclimating to life in South Florida. But when a gunrunner's car explodes, Duarte's life kicks into high gear in a high-profile hunt for what appears to be a serial bomber. Teamed up with a lawyer from the Department of Justice who herself is looking into possibly related bombings in Virginia and Seattle, Duarte crisscrosses the country, following the bomber and hoping to anticipate his next move, but as he peels away the layers of deception, the lines between friends and enemies begin to blur—and the results are explosive.

About James O. Born

James O. Born is a former US drug and state law enforcement agent. Each of his crime novels is based on some aspect of his career. Escape Clause won the inaugural Florida Book Award for Best Novel.

About Jonathan Davis

Jonathan Davis has received widespread critical acclaim for his narration in a variety of genres. He has won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration in 2009, 2011, and 2012, as well as being a finalist for an Audie in 2007, 2013, and three times in 2014. He has also garnered accolades from Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and AudioFile magazine.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen Wilkins on March 10, 2021

Really good read I choose this book because he coauthored a book with James Patterson that was really good. And this one was just as good. Good character development and lots of twists and turns. A new author with a bright future.......more

Goodreads review by Candace on July 01, 2017

I loved this book. It's my first boo with this character from the ATB and I love the narrator. He does the Jack Swytek series......more

Goodreads review by Jane on June 15, 2010

I first listened to the Audio book while driving. Early in the book the author tells you what's coming when he gives the philosophy followed by Alberto Salez the escapee ATF agent Alex Duarte is chasing. The best way to solve any problem is to kill it, and he does in various and sundry ways with whi......more

Goodreads review by Linda on June 06, 2008

Alex Duarte is an ATF agent with a lot of explosives expertise learned from his tour in Bosnia in the army. He's called in to investigate a bombing, and eventually realizes that he can't trust anyone involved with the case. I was interested enough in the story to keep reading, but I don't think I'll......more

Goodreads review by Robert on May 18, 2013

Born introduces an ATF character that is called in to investigate a series of bombings said to be labor union related. However after seeing the evidence the suspicions build. Teamed with a female character from the DOJ the reader is also treated to a little love interest tossed in. Don't worry becau......more

Quotes

“A story and a character that should put this book at the top of any reader’s stack. Alex Duarte is my kind of cop.” Michael Connelly

“Though this is primarily a blood-and-guts thriller, the story includes a few sensitive issues. Davis handles those moments with a gentle and persuasive touch. His accents are also first-rate.” AudioFile

“Author James O. Born is a working cop who knows firsthand how people on the street and in law enforcement think and act, resulting in finely-drawn characters and a sense of realism. He also knows how to build suspense, Field of Fire is impossible to put down.”          MysterySceneMag.com

“Born dedicates his fourth novel to Elmore Leonard, whose influence is evident. Leonard’s best books (think City Primeval, 1980) have been urban noir with flawed, hard-bark protagonists consumed by the pursuit. Duarte would fit right in. Born has talent and momentum; don’t be surprised if, soon enough, he has his own, Leonard-like breakthrough.” Booklist

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