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'A' for Argonaut (English Edition) Formato Kindle

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Mack Maran, the most skilled op his nation ever had, stands outside the courthouse at Ft. Bragg, home of his “non-existent” unit. America’s unsung hero has been betrayed, ambushed, and disgraced in a mission to rescue young American idealists held by African terrorists.

His enemies, led by a major illegal arms dealer in league with Islamist terrorists, are cunning and treacherous. But they don’t count on Maran’s tenacity. He plans to hunt down the enemies who butchered his men, hobbled his health, and defiled his honor—and then kill them.

He sets up his own spy firm and finds he’s not a lone victim.

The strong and independent diamond courier, Amber Chu, leads Mack on a race to free her kidnapped son and destroy their common enemy. Together they plunge through a maze of danger and intrigue to unravel a massive diamond scam that takes them from the U.S. Diamond Board, to the gemstone cutting tables of Antwerp, to the Congo—and back to the nation’s capital.

Maran’s probe exposes the dark side of unbridled idealism at the highest levels, where the thirst for wealth and power meet.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008J54GSU
  • Editore ‏ : ‎ Clipper Trade Books; 1° edizione (4 luglio 2012)
  • Lingua ‏ : ‎ Inglese
  • Dimensioni file ‏ : ‎ 985 KB
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Dan Pollock
5,0 su 5 stelle A HELL of A LOT OF RIVETING STORY HERE
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 12 gennaio 2014
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Like Frederick Forsyth (my favorite thriller writer), Stedman likes to show off a bit, with what seems to me like insider knowledge of everything his complex tale involves. A short list might include special ops, post-colonial African merc warfare, money laundering, the international diamond trade, both legal and illicit (including an Antwerp diamond bourse where negotiations are conducted in Yiddish), the systematic rape, torture and infibulation of African girls, data mining and cyber warfare. Like Forsyth, Stedman, a former intelligence professional, can be forgiven his excesses of backgrounding and exposition, because a) he obviously knows whereof he writes; and a) there’s a hell of a lot of riveting story here, with layer upon layer of Ludlum-like geopolitical skullduggery, not to omit a compelling and complex hero to root for. Stedman’s Mack Maran, a black American Jew raised as a Boston “Southie,” seems perfectly positioned for a big-time sequel comeback.
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Max China
5,0 su 5 stelle Smacks of authenticity.
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 28 giugno 2014
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This is a real page turner. A fast-paced, no holds barred, action thriller filled with intrigue and behind the scenes plotting. Executed with gritty realism, Michael Stedman has not only created a cast of memorable characters, but clearly knows his way around the international arena. I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to his next book.
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K. A. Lynch
4,0 su 5 stelle Some unusual twists in this novel.
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 6 luglio 2013
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Stedman apparently knows a lot about cyber warfare and integrates that into this novel. The novel is unusual (to me, anyway) because the use of electronic communication in military intelligence often gets shallow treatment, where here it is more central to the story, especially where players on both sides of the good/bad coin are skillful in using data and information as a component in their arsenal. The story kept me interested, and I found the dynamics of political/criminal struggle, here set in Africa, to add an interesting touch. The characters are familiar (rogue generals, beautiful but deadly women) but not to the point where we can anticipate all their actions. Often it is necessary for a writer to give the reader some background or a setting in order to put the story in context and move it forward. This is an area in which I thought the book needed more polish. Some of the descriptions seemed dry and slowed down the storyline. I can't fault the author too much on this one, as these transitions can be very tricky, especially when the subject matter is complex. Would I read another novel by this author? You bet!
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Michael shenton
1,0 su 5 stelle A for awfull
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 22 gennaio 2013
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Complete mix of abbreviations computer speak with a storyline which got lost with every page .Aborted 35% in
To book. Not for me!
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Michele Tunnell
3,0 su 5 stelle Terrorism, treason, arms dealing, blood diamonds and money all lead to a hero's search for the truth.
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 31 luglio 2014
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A for Argonaut is a book about an American soldier, Mack Maran, who is set up and disgraced while trying to executing a rescue mission. Problem for those that set him up, he's not going to just lay down and take it. He is determined to find the truth and clear his name. If you like books by Vince Flynn the Mitch Rapp series, C. G. Cooper the Corps Justice series or Lee Child the Jack Reacher series (I haven't started this one but I understand it fits into the theme) then you should enjoy A for Argonaut. Unlike the books by Mr. Flynn and Mr. Cooper though there is a lot of military jargon ie. acronyms, but considering Mr. Stedman's background in the military this isn't surprising it's what he is use to. Though it is part of the reason for my rating, it would probably have been easier to listen to this book. I first read this book back in 2014 and have just finished rereading it. Both times took me some time to read just because there are so many people and so much information and details to remember. Having my new Kindle Paperwhite with it's x-ray feature really helped this time around. Despite the rating I gave if Mr. Stedman ever released a sequel (which was implied he was thinking of doing back in 2012) I would purchase and read it.

Terrorism, money, treason, arms dealing and blood diamonds that is basically what's going on in this book. Mack Maran was thrown under the bus in order to cover up what was really going on. Problem, like in most stories they should have made sure to kill him, but we wouldn't have a story then would we. During his time in the Army he was lucky to make friends with some people that came in handy to help him find the truth and clear his name. With the help of those friends he starts an investigation business BANG! and using everything he was trained for in the Army he sets out on his mission. His goal find out who set him up and stop one of the worst terrorists leaders in Africa, Grigol Rakhmonov Boyko a.k.a. The Animal and his goon Slang Vangaler. Along the way he meets a woman, Amber Cu, who's son is being held by Grigol in order to make her help him with the smuggling of his diamonds. These are most of the main characters, unfortunately there are many more almost to many to keep up with but most actually play an important role in the storytelling and a few give an opening to sequels. Don't worry though everything gets tied up by the end of the book so your not left hanging.

Be warned the book can get a bit graphic at times with blood, sexual acts or speaking of rapes and mutilation. So if these are topics that are sensitive for you then you might want to rethink reading it.

It did take me two readings to fully understand and appreciate this story. But a second reading didn't change my rating just my review. I can't give this story more than three stars because I don't think it's a book for the everyday casual reader. If you have been in the military or have a better understanding of it then it will make it easier. There is just to much information at times that makes this book a difficult read. Though there are only small parts that don't really eventually lead to a better understanding down the road. If you're going to need to be ready to dedicate some time. What I mean is it's not a book to read while reading something else. Nor is it a book so say I'll read a little bit here and there. To keep everything fresh you need to be able to read it quickly, unless that just isn't a problem for you. If you have a Kindle that has the x-ray feature that will help otherwise it might not hurt to take notes along the way.
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