Ted Bells Monarch, Ryan Steck
Ted Bells Monarch, Ryan Steck
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Ted Bell's Monarch

Author: Ryan Steck

Series: An Alex Hawke Novel #13

Narrator: John Shea

Unabridged: 15 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 03/25/2025

Synopsis

Ted Bell's New York Times bestselling series returns with Lord Alexander Hawke facing his greatest challenge yet—to find the missing king of Britain.

Following a successful but costly mission to destroy an enemy outpost in Antarctica, Alex Hawke is looking forward to some quiet time at Teakettle Cottage, his home in Bermuda, along with his family. But he's not a man who can avoid trouble.

Former Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard Ambrose Congreve calls him with stunning news. Just days away from a controversial vote threatening to tear the United Kingdom apart at the seams, King Charles has disappeared while vacationing at Balmoral Castle. The prime minister believes she can keep the news quiet for no more than 72 hours. After that, Britain will be plunged into chaos.

With the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance, it's up to Lord Hawke to find and rescue the missing monarch before it's too late.

About The Author

Ted Bell was the chairman of the board and creative director of Young & Rubicam, one of the world’s largest advertising agencies. He was also the New York Times bestselling author of the Alex Hawke series as well as the YA adventure novels Nick of Time and The Time Pirate. He passed away in January 2023.Ryan Steck is the author of Fields of Fire, Lethal Range, Redd Christmas, and Out for Blood. He is also a freelance editor, the founder and editor-in-chief of The Real Book Spy, and he was named an online influencer by Amazon. Praised as “one of the hardest-working and fairest reviewers out there” by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline, Steck has “quickly established himself as the authority on mysteries and thrillers” (author A. J. Tata). He lives in Michigan.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ryan on April 02, 2025

When I was given the opportunity to review this novel, as a debut author, I felt wholly inadequate to report on the highly anticipated 13th book in the beloved Alex Hawke series created by the late Ted Bell. I decided it would be fitting to employ one I think much better qualified to examine the incredi......more

Goodreads review by Kim on April 22, 2025

Excellent job Ryan Steck! You did bring Alex to life and created a wonderful book. Love that all the characters were back, new secrets hinted at and as always endless action. Looking forward to the next one.......more

Goodreads review by Darren on March 19, 2025

I recently had the opportunity to read an advance copy of the latest book in Ted Bell's Alex Hawke series. First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Ryan Steck, and Berkley Publishing Group for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased re......more

Goodreads review by Brian on December 29, 2024

If anyone could carry on Ted Bell's legacy, it appears Ryan Steck is the one! The last couple Alex Hawke books that the late Ted Bell wrote weren't my favorite and I LOVED this series from the start. Alex Hawke is one of my favorite thriller series characters - his wit combined with his ruthlessness......more

Goodreads review by Thrillers R Us on March 21, 2025

Basically retooling the 1970s formula and punching into the early 1980s, ROCKY III nonetheless clung to the tragedy-as-motivator hook and brought in a meaner, bigger, and better opponent for Balboa. The peak Laurence Tureaud, aka Mr. T, notwithstanding, the third installment of the classic Stallone......more

Quotes

“Monarch is that rarity in thrillers: first class writing, wit, and suspense. This is one of the best Alex Hawke thrillers and I’ve read all of them."
–James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Packed with twisting surprises and a double dose of action, Ted Bell’s Monarch marks the return of Lord Alexander Hawke, one of the thriller genre’s most captivating and electric heroes, as he races to not only stop a fiendish plot to attack London but also find the missing king before the UK is torn apart. Hawke has never flown higher!”  
— Nelson DeMille, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Blood Lines

"The smashing return of Alex Hawke in a pulse-pounding thriller of the first order. Relentless action, endless intrigue, and a masterful plot keep the pages flying." 
— Dirk Cussler, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Corsican Shadow

“Steck’s passion for this project leaps from every page. He masterfully captures Bell’s exuberance, characters, and storytelling in a way that will keep fans clamoring for more. Lord Hawke lives!”
— Kyle Mills, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Code Red

"A twisty, action-packed thriller that reads like today's 007. Timely and relevant, Ryan Steck carries on the Hawke legacy with a voice that is both fresh and familiar. Ted Bell would be proud." 
— Andrews & Wilson, New York Times bestselling authors of Tom Clancy Act of Defiance.

“Alex Hawke is back in a twisted tale of adventure, action, and intrigue. Ryan Steck’s vivid prose, firmly conceived plot, and edge-of-your-seat action scenes all contribute to make Monarch an obsessive page-turner the great Ted Bell would be proud of.” 
—Simon Gervais, former RCMP counterterrorism officer and bestselling author of The Elias Network.

“Ryan Steck channels Alex Hawke perfectly. This is my dad’s Alex Hawke. The Hawke we all know and love.” 
— Byrdie Bell

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