The Mark of Halam, Thomas Ryan
The Mark of Halam, Thomas Ryan
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The Mark of Halam

Author: Thomas Ryan

Narrator: Simon Mattacks

Unabridged: 8 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 07/14/2017

Synopsis

USS Ulysses: State-of-the-art nuclear submarine. Deterrent. Target.When an Olympic medalist is the subject of an attempted assassination, former SAS trooper Jeff Bradley knows his past is once again casting a shadow over his new life. A note left by the assassin confirms his suspicions: Bradley made an enemy back in Kosovo, and the man is out for revenge. But Jeff knows the killer is not working alone: higher up the ranks sits Avni Leka, a terrorist warlord who will stop at nothing to achieve his bloody goal.And it’s not just Bradley who is under threat. A hijacking leads him to sense something bigger is being planned—a plot that, if successful, will end thousands of innocent lives, and could light the touchpaper of global conflict.He can’t allow it to happen. But events are spiralling out of control. Bradley knows he must reach the eye of the storm before it tears his world apart.

About Thomas Ryan

Thomas Ryan has been a soldier in a theatre of war, traded in Eastern Europe, trampled the jungles of Asia and struggled through the trials of love and loss: ideal life experiences for a would-be author. Schooled by professionals who have helped him hone his literary style, Ryan is quickly establishing himself as a skilled writer of riveting thrillers and short stories. He considers himself foremost a storyteller, a creator who has plunged his psyche into the world of imagination and fantasy. Taking readers on a thrilling journey is what motivates Ryan as a writer.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Roxann on February 27, 2016

From the cover: When an Olympic medalist is the subject of an attempted assassination, former SAS trooper Jeff Bradley knows his past is once again casting a shadow over his new life. A note left by the assassin confirms his suspicions: Bradley made an enemy back in Kosovo, and the man is out for re......more

Goodreads review by Walt Mccluskey on June 24, 2017

The Mark of halam A good action thriller with plenty of the chases and firefights one might expect. The hero manages to get kicked around quite a bit as he discovered you don't respond as well or fast as you age. Amazing how well the terrorists send to work together to achieve success when there is a......more

Goodreads review by Sue on October 26, 2017

Fast-paced and action-filled Except for the premise that a US nuclear sub would dock at a wharf in New Zealand, when they anchor out in deep water in the US, the story was very compelling. The main characters had a variety of backgrounds and were paired up differently in several situations, making th......more

Goodreads review by Jerry C. Walker on July 06, 2017

Straight forward intrigue An unwieldy governing structure, bright but pushy reporter, reluctant cop, and frustrated special forces retiree are forced to work together in this fine thriller. The plot is believable - yes, it could really happen - as the threat is not far-fetched. A very entertaining r......more

Goodreads review by Peter Neilson on December 04, 2023

I haven't read any of Thomas Ryan's works that I can recall but I enjoyed this one and set In NZ which was refreshing, being in Australia's backyard. Plenty of twists and turns and you actually see this really happening in reality. I'll be trying some more.......more

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