The shadow patrol, by alex berenson, is the continuing saga of the authors hero, john wells, a former central intelligence agency operative whom we first met in the faithful spy at the end of a yearslong undercover assignment to infiltrate alqaeda in the mountains of pakistan, in the process of which he became a devout muslim. Now, more than two years later, the station is still floundering, agents are dying, and at langley the cias chiefs wonder if the unthinkable has happened, if somehow the taliban has infiltrated the station. Download or stream the shadow patrol by alex berenson. The plot was not as far reaching or gripping as his previous novels. In 2009, the cias kabul station fell for a source who promised to lead it to bin laden, but instead he blew himself up, taking the stations most senior officers with him. In late 2009, cia officers in afghanistans kabul station allowed a jordanian doctor into their closest confidence. I enjoy your books, but in shadow patrol on page 30 you made a bad mistake. I have read all of alex berensons other books and i enjoyed this one very. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Alex berensons the shadow patrol the hugh hewitt show. John wells penetrates al qaeda for ten years shelve the faithful spy. The shadow patrol by alex berenson 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. In 2009, the cia officers in afghanistans kabul station received information from a reliable source regarding the whereabouts of osama bin laden.
We have safely shipped hundreds of books to satisfied customers. After graduating from yale university in 1994 with degrees in history and economics, he joined the denver post as a reporter. Now, back living a sometimes uneasy life in the united states, john is asked by his former employers to do another job. The shadow patrol by alex berenson book 6 in the john wells spy thriller series 2012. The names of alexs fiction books are in order of publication. Buy this book in this latest installment in berensons. Alex berensons writing doesnt quite measure up to them, but it comes close. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. The shadow patrol alex berenson, read by george guidall. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The shadow patrol john wells, book 6 by alex berenson. The shadow patrol book by alex berenson thriftbooks. Praise for the shadow patrol superbly paced action sequences and the kind of background that suggests a betterthanaverage understanding of what soldiers on the ground actually see in afghanistan.
If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. Below is a list of all alex berenson books he has written. Buy the shadow patrol by alex berenson online at alibris. Berensons series of espionage thrillers featuring now former cia agent john wells are among the most wellwritten, carefully researched and. After graduating from yale university in 1994 with degrees.
Browse alex berensons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Not only have berensons books been met with critical acclaim in the united states, but they have also been published in countries around the world. Buy the paperback book the shadow patrol by alex berenson at indigo. His most recent novel about the adventures of soldierspy john wells, the shadow patrol, explores the tragic dimensions of the u. Download the shadow patrol audiobook by alex berenson. Buy the shadow patrol by alex berenson from waterstones today. We recommendthe shadow patrol by alex berenson pcld blog. Providence journal this thriller pours on the blood and guts. First, a reminder than the wolves which is book 10 in the john wells series will be released on feb. The faithful spy, the ghost war, the silent man, the midnight house, the secret soldier, the shadow patrol, and the night ranger.
If you are a fan of thriller fiction and alex berenson is not on your must read list, then you need to take the first step toward remedying that state of affairs by reading the shadow patrol. In the shadow patrol, rumors spread about a cia officer helping the taliban and excia agent john wells is called upon to go to kabul and investigate the allegations. Im a fan of berensons john wells series of espionage thrillers. When alex berenson writes a novel, he does deep research to make an authentic story.
The shadow patrol, book by alex berenson paperback. Eventually the mole plans to use the taliban leader to kill the head of the cia. Rising superstar among the thriller writers knocking on the flynnsilvathor door along with c. Box if alex berenson, and his new novel releasing today has john wells back in afghanistan. In 2009, the cias kabul station fell for the claims of a source who promised to lead them to osama bin ladens hideout, but instead blew himself up, taking several senior officers with him. Alex berenson born january 6, 1973 is a former reporter for the new york times and the author of several thriller novels and a book on corporate financial filings. John again ends up in afghanistan, this time to find a cia mole who is dealing heroin purchased from a taliban leader. Novel shadow patrol a realistic look at afghanistan. Alex berenson was born in new york in 1973 and grew up in englewood, n. Please tick this box to indicate that youre or over. In 2009, the cias kabul station fell for a source who promised to lead it to bin laden, but instead he blew himself up, taking the stations most senior officers with. The burn center is at bamc fort sam houston in san antonio.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Alex berenson audio books, best sellers, author bio. John only has one in reading this book, you learn a lot about what is happening in afghanistan that is not reported in the news. Shadow patrol by alex berenson signed first edition book see all titles by alex berenson in 2009, the cias kabul station fell for a source who promised to lead it to bin laden, but instead he blew himself up, taking the stations most senior officers with him. Shadow patrol by alex berenson signed first edition book. The faithful spy 2006 the ghost war 2008 the silent man 2009 the midnight house 2010 the secret soldier 2011 the shadow patrol 2012 the night ranger 20 the counterfeit agent 2014 twelve days 2015 the wolves 2016 the prisoner. Book recommendations for people who like the shadow patrol by alex berenson. The books featured on this site are aimed primarily at readers aged or above and therefore you must be years or over to sign up to our newsletter. The shadow patrol, by berenson, alex 20 massmarket. Alex berensons latest novel shadow patrol is his sixth novel and i have read them all. If you liked the shadow patrol by alex berenson, here are some books like this. In late 2009, cia officers in afghanistans kabul station allowed a jordanian doctor into.
But when they followed the informant to bin ladens apparent location, they. The novel is set mostly in afghanistan in 2011 and 2012. The shadow patrol entertains and informs but will also add fuel to the fire of americas mission there. As former deep cover afghanistan agent john wells shelve the ghost war.