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Jason Drake #6
The Assassin's Contract
Jason Drake learns a valuable keep your friends close, or your enemies will hunt them down.
The mysterious Russian group known as Chaos Magnum is left reeling after their sudden defeat. And while Magnum's leader, Vladimir Alexandrov, still desires power, his sights are aimed firmly on the man who stopped him in Jason Drake.
What follows is a rip-roaring spy thriller pulled straight from the headlines. From the grimy streets of Amsterdam to the dusty deserts of Sudan, the action never stops.
If there's only one spy action thriller you can read in 2023, this is it.
The Assassin's Contract is the sixth entry in one of the most full-throttle CIA assassin series to hit bookstores in decades. It has been created from the ground up to fill the space between Jason Bourne and Mitch Rapp. The extensive series sees a new novel every four to six months.
Auston King is an avid reader who has consumed every Tom Clancy, Brad Thor, Lee Child, Vince Flynn, and Robert Ludlum book he could get his hands on, and he wants to share stories that entertain, provoke, and leave you wanting more.
The mysterious Russian group known as Chaos Magnum is left reeling after their sudden defeat. And while Magnum's leader, Vladimir Alexandrov, still desires power, his sights are aimed firmly on the man who stopped him in Jason Drake.
What follows is a rip-roaring spy thriller pulled straight from the headlines. From the grimy streets of Amsterdam to the dusty deserts of Sudan, the action never stops.
If there's only one spy action thriller you can read in 2023, this is it.
The Assassin's Contract is the sixth entry in one of the most full-throttle CIA assassin series to hit bookstores in decades. It has been created from the ground up to fill the space between Jason Bourne and Mitch Rapp. The extensive series sees a new novel every four to six months.
Auston King is an avid reader who has consumed every Tom Clancy, Brad Thor, Lee Child, Vince Flynn, and Robert Ludlum book he could get his hands on, and he wants to share stories that entertain, provoke, and leave you wanting more.
239 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2023
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December 3, 2023
Not one of the better Jason Drake books. It might be a good idea to read a synopsis of the last book as this one jumps right in assuming the reader knows or remembers what happened last.
Sierra is off to Italy alone, Jason is on assignment in Amsterdam to take pictures only - yeah right.
There is a second team there following weapons and of course Jason can't seem to stick in his picture taking lane. He travels from Amsterdam to Sudan following the sale of the weapons but always seems to be a bit late. The US embassy is leveled, Jason is in jail and Sierra is missing.
A cliffhanger to get you to read the next installment.
Sierra is off to Italy alone, Jason is on assignment in Amsterdam to take pictures only - yeah right.
There is a second team there following weapons and of course Jason can't seem to stick in his picture taking lane. He travels from Amsterdam to Sudan following the sale of the weapons but always seems to be a bit late. The US embassy is leveled, Jason is in jail and Sierra is missing.
A cliffhanger to get you to read the next installment.
January 28, 2025
Big plot started in previous books continues and Jason is dealing with it although he would have preferred to be not involved.
There are some situations just announced and suddenly being over in the next page with no more details about it; a man who is supporting bad guys because his daughter was kidnapped, helped Jason and, after that, he is moving with him to get her back....next page Jason is informing he was delayed because he was helping that guy and I don't that.
There are some situations just announced and suddenly being over in the next page with no more details about it; a man who is supporting bad guys because his daughter was kidnapped, helped Jason and, after that, he is moving with him to get her back....next page Jason is informing he was delayed because he was helping that guy and I don't that.
April 23, 2025
Another entertaining Jason drake novel (book 6).
Another fast enjoyable read in the Drake continuing saga. It's a quick plot with enough vignettes to keep the reader rapt until the end. The only distraction is the numerous grammatical and syntax errors which are common to reliance on AI assist in writing without adequate proof reading. Still I look forward to continuing the series.
Another fast enjoyable read in the Drake continuing saga. It's a quick plot with enough vignettes to keep the reader rapt until the end. The only distraction is the numerous grammatical and syntax errors which are common to reliance on AI assist in writing without adequate proof reading. Still I look forward to continuing the series.
January 19, 2024
Good Thriller But
The biggest problem with this book is the reader doesn’t feel anything for lead character Drake. It’s spy by the numbers without evoking empathy for his plight. There are action scenes and some good twists, but also an escape that is too easy. Sets up a cliffhanger for the next in the series.
The biggest problem with this book is the reader doesn’t feel anything for lead character Drake. It’s spy by the numbers without evoking empathy for his plight. There are action scenes and some good twists, but also an escape that is too easy. Sets up a cliffhanger for the next in the series.
June 1, 2024
I could get more intrigue from a comic book. This author has bad dreams and tries to squeeze all of them into a never ending story with no continuity. I’ve been wanting to read the reconnect with Jason’s daughter; I labored thru 3-books hoping to get there. Now I find book 8 isn’t even published yet. I may not make it there in September.
April 12, 2025
An enjoyable read !!!
Good character development with a common thread of a plot.
I especially admired Jamal's character. I felt his pain & frustration but was pleased with Jason's caring enough to help him !!
I recommend reading this book & I will seek out other Jason Drake adventures !!
Good character development with a common thread of a plot.
I especially admired Jamal's character. I felt his pain & frustration but was pleased with Jason's caring enough to help him !!
I recommend reading this book & I will seek out other Jason Drake adventures !!
September 15, 2025
Lots of components and they all work.
This was a fast paced story with solid twists and turns. Life in the Sudan and Taiwan makes the craziness in the US look calm. I love all the a special forces guys as they always find a way out of tough situations and do it with humor. Well done.
This was a fast paced story with solid twists and turns. Life in the Sudan and Taiwan makes the craziness in the US look calm. I love all the a special forces guys as they always find a way out of tough situations and do it with humor. Well done.
December 30, 2023
awesome.
Damnit cause I hate when these books end. This book entertains, it plays out in your mind as you read it like an action-packed, nail biting movie of the highest caliber. Just have to wait for the next one.
Damnit cause I hate when these books end. This book entertains, it plays out in your mind as you read it like an action-packed, nail biting movie of the highest caliber. Just have to wait for the next one.
August 14, 2024
Good story, but lots of typos.
The story line keeps you coming back, but the typos and grammatical errors at times makes the story confusing as to which character is speaking. Plot line is still good, though.
The story line keeps you coming back, but the typos and grammatical errors at times makes the story confusing as to which character is speaking. Plot line is still good, though.
June 5, 2025
The Assassin’s Contract: COA Assassin (Jason Drake Spy Thriller Book 6)
Really moves the story forward. Strong characters. Emotive characters. International complications. Jason makes a surprising choice at the end. Great read.
Really moves the story forward. Strong characters. Emotive characters. International complications. Jason makes a surprising choice at the end. Great read.
June 12, 2025
The Assassin's Contract
This one was not as good as the previous books I read on this serie. Things occurred too conveniently making it not so believable. I hope the next book will be better...
This one was not as good as the previous books I read on this serie. Things occurred too conveniently making it not so believable. I hope the next book will be better...
September 17, 2025
Editorss
Whatever you are paying your editors its too much, poor English and poor punctuation. It seems as though English is not their first language. If nor, use someone who is adept.
Whatever you are paying your editors its too much, poor English and poor punctuation. It seems as though English is not their first language. If nor, use someone who is adept.
November 9, 2023
weak and redundant
I have read several of this series but feel this one was not developed. Could certainly tell a few chapters in how the remaining chapters would play out.
I have read several of this series but feel this one was not developed. Could certainly tell a few chapters in how the remaining chapters would play out.
January 14, 2024
Spoiler Alert
I do not like books that have been purposely written for sequel. The fist 5 were not, this one was.
I do not like books that have been purposely written for sequel. The fist 5 were not, this one was.
January 23, 2024
Good story. However, the author needs a better editor. I lost count of the number of mistakes, including getting the names of characters wrong. A lot of grammatical errors.
January 28, 2024
Good book
A good book, looking forward for the next book in the series. The author has a great writing style. Do yourself a favor and read the series.
A good book, looking forward for the next book in the series. The author has a great writing style. Do yourself a favor and read the series.
February 27, 2024
Quite frankly, this was a bit of a level down considering the previous volumes. The writing was simple (like it was designed for primary school kids), and there was little suspense.
March 28, 2024
Definitely a page turner
Very good book. Easy reading and kept my attention. Definitely recommend this series to anyone who likes crime type books.
Very good book. Easy reading and kept my attention. Definitely recommend this series to anyone who likes crime type books.
May 16, 2024
Fun Series
Still really enjoying this series. It’s an enjoyable page turner.
Looking forward to the next one! Go get your girl Jason.
Still really enjoying this series. It’s an enjoyable page turner.
Looking forward to the next one! Go get your girl Jason.
July 28, 2024
Such a great series ...I am enjoying them so much and cannot wait to read Book 7 in October 2024
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 6, 2024
Found it hard to get into this story and finished it without ever caring about the main character.
August 12, 2024
Horrible editing, mistakes throughout
This series looks as if it’s never been proofread. Either that or it’s AI and very distracting to read. Time for a good editing.
This series looks as if it’s never been proofread. Either that or it’s AI and very distracting to read. Time for a good editing.
February 12, 2025
Just confusing.
September 8, 2025
Gripping
Good read for the spy guys that like this kind of suspense and life or death chase I very much enjoyed reading it
Good read for the spy guys that like this kind of suspense and life or death chase I very much enjoyed reading it
August 10, 2024
The Assassins Contract
It seems like this series is coming to a head. It keeps getting more and more exciting. Soon I think it will finish. Another couple of books.
It seems like this series is coming to a head. It keeps getting more and more exciting. Soon I think it will finish. Another couple of books.
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