- Hardcover: 496 pages
- Publisher: Morrow; 1 edition (2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 006185929X
- ISBN-13: 978-0061859298
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 16 x 3.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 726 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #185,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
ALEX HAWKE IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND THRILLER HERO,
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Ce commentaire est de: WARLORD (Hardcover)
Wasted. That's the only way to describe the way we first find our favorite British spy in Ted Bell's exciting sixth Alex Hawke adventure. After all, what could one expect from even the strongest, most disciplined of men when he's lost everything that had any meaning for him? In Alex's words, "My parents were murdered before my eyes when I was seven years old. I met a wonderful woman, the first I'd ever wanted to marry. She died in my arms on the steps of the chapel where we'd just been wed." Then as he puts it "The truly unbelievable happened - he fell in love again and they were to be married, but she died carrying his child, a son.Alex no longer wants to right wrongs or defend the innocent; he simply wants to die and is choosing to kill himself with alcohol and cigarettes. That is until he received a middle of the night phone call from Prince Charles. The two men have been friends since boyhood, and now Charles asks Alex to return to England because the royal family is in danger, all of them Charles, his mother, Wills, Harry. Threats have been made in notes signed by The Pawn. Charles believes the threat to his family is from the IRA, those responsible for killing of Lord Mountbatten in 1979. Of course, Alex promises to be in England as soon as possible. Once there he'll be joined in tracking the would-be killer or killers by his good friend Ambrose Congreve. Former Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard. Readers of Hawke books know this is an estimable pair. They're more than challenged when the chase also involves trying to find a missing nuke in the wilds of Afghanistan. The challenges before him are the best medicine Hawke could find unless, of course, he dies in the process. As is his wont Bell serves healthy bits of humor with his suspense. Plus he adds great doses of realism with information gathered when he participated in a special ops program sponsored by the Secretary of Defense. WARLORD is compelling adventure led by a one-of-a-kind thriller fiction hero. Alex Hawke leads the pack. - Enjoy. - Gail Cooke
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Thriller no Less!,
By Ian Gordon Malcomson (Victoria, BC) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME) (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
Ce commentaire est de: WARLORD (Hardcover)
Looking for an easy way to escape into the nasty, harum-scarum world of big-time, modern terrorism? If so, look no further than Ted Bell's latest Alex Hawke novel, "Warlord". Every so often I have to break away from my heavy-duty reading to capture a bit of the fantastic as embodied in the efforts of cape crusaders like Dirk Pitt and Alex Hawke. Here are some quick observations as to why I consider this novel a good read for anyone wanting to curl up in front of a fire during a winter storm:a) Bell once again presents Hawke as a plausible international warrior who is well suited for handling and overcoming danger. He knows how to use his social and political connections from the past to make the world a safer place in the future; b) Never count Hawke out as not being able to rise to the occasion when the call comes through from friends in high places; c) The story, while wide-spread in scope, is intensively active. There is enough interconnectivity of events in the plot to sustain the reader's interest; d) As usual, the author supplies a sufficient real-life background of modern-day events to allow the reader some sense of realism to counter the many 'flights into danger' scenarios at work in the plot; e) Bell's writing style is both very entertaining and informative. Considerable research has gone into making this book a journey into the lessons of the past in preparation for the future when terrorism could possibly have a stronger grip than ever on our world. We are all vulnerable to a force of evil that does not play by the rules of civility and tradition; f) Ever the promoter of mobile anti-terrorist units, Bell portrays a world forever vulnerable to nuclear attacks, assassinations, insurgencies, and security leaks that require an ever-growing diligence on the part of the experts to foil; g) Bell sees Russia as the great unknown in this whole brave-new-world scene of good versus evil. As the book concludes, we are left contemplating the 'Anatasia' factor as a possible point of departure in his next novel in the series. h)While I would recommend this book as a lively, fast-paced, easy-to-absorb adventure with some food for thought, I wouldn't view it as offering any great insights into how people live in this hugger-mugger world of espionage. There is just not enough moral dilemma and conflict in Alex Hawke's life to allow me to form a long-standing identity with him. He is, undoubtedly, cast as a white knight meant to save the British monarchy from going under and protect the vestiges of tradition from being further eroded by evil men, but I can think of infinitely more pressing concerns facing a future world than keeping royalty safe.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (81 customer reviews) 55 of 60 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you like James Bond, you'll love this.,
By R. Rohn "Nikita Fan" - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: WARLORD (Hardcover)
Ted Bell doesn't write books that are less than entertaining. His latest, Warlord may be his best yet. Literate, suspenseful with a good dollop of humor thrown in. Alex Hawke, the heir apparent to James Bond, is drowning in a sea of rum and self destruction when he gets a call from Prince Charles. The good Prince has reason to believe his life, if not the British monarchy, are being threatened. This is the catalyst to set Hawke off on another adventure told with superior skill and panache by Mr. Bell. This is storytelling at its best with an interesting take on terrorism. Fun, exciting and full of fascinating tidbits about the British royal family, spycraft and global politics. Highly recommended.
32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sensational Thriller,
By Simon Westbury - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: WARLORD (Hardcover)
For someone who grew up enthralled with James Bond then graduated to Jason Borne, Jack Ryan and more recently Jack Bauer; 'Warlord' is a terrific read and Ted Bell's best. All the characters are interesting and well developed. The dialogue is natural, regardless of the character's nationality. The scenes are described in riveting detail.I found 'Warlord' as intense and modern as '24' without requiring the constant suspension of disbelief. On the contrary, Alex Hawke does a chillingly plausible job of lacing together the IRA killing of Lord Mountbatten, the great fire at Windsor Castle, the death of Lady Di and Dodi Fayed in the Paris tunnel and assorted Taliban bombings into a sensational thriller. I couldn't put it down. Can't wait to see Hawke on the silver screen. 23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Terrific Ted Bell Page Turner,
By W. Terry Whalin "Publisher/ Editor / Writer" - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: WARLORD (Hardcover)
I've read several Alex Hawke books from Ted Bell and I've enjoyed each one. WARLORD was particularly engaging and held my attention from the opening page until the final one.It's a rare day that I find the time to read fiction. I took WARLORD on a long flight across the U.S. and it provided the perfect way to spend several hours. Because of the length (554 pages), I have to make sure I have a solid block of time to finish a Ted Bell novel because I know once I get started, everything else around me fades and I have to complete it. I recommend WARLORD as a well-crafted read. |
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