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Chain of Command: A Blake Jordan Thriller
The president will be assassinated. Can Blake Jordan stop it?
After the NSA learns of a terror attack planned for election night, federal agent Blake Jordan travels to Chicago to look into it. But when he arrives, he realizes there’s a lot more going on than everyone knows.
When he teams up with his former boss to investigate, Blake learns that the primary target is the President of the United States. But he soon discovers that the terrorists want the vice president dead, too.
If he wants to keep them safe, Blake must stop the assassinations in time. But the people responsible are buried deep within the government… and they’re far more powerful than Blake could ever have imagined.
CHAIN OF COMMAND is a fast-paced thriller you’ll be reading late into the night.
Are you ready for a great story? Start reading now.
After the NSA learns of a terror attack planned for election night, federal agent Blake Jordan travels to Chicago to look into it. But when he arrives, he realizes there’s a lot more going on than everyone knows.
When he teams up with his former boss to investigate, Blake learns that the primary target is the President of the United States. But he soon discovers that the terrorists want the vice president dead, too.
If he wants to keep them safe, Blake must stop the assassinations in time. But the people responsible are buried deep within the government… and they’re far more powerful than Blake could ever have imagined.
CHAIN OF COMMAND is a fast-paced thriller you’ll be reading late into the night.
Are you ready for a great story? Start reading now.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 29, 2023
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January 12, 2024
Always eager to tackle another Ken Fite novel, I was pleased to get my hands on the tenth novel in the Blake Jordan series. With more political and espionage thrills on every page, Fite shows that he has all the elements for a sensational novel. Series fans will enjoy the continued storylines, as well a the new adventures that Bake Jordan faces in short order. A perfect addition to the series.
When the sitting vice-resident’s daughter is kidnapped on election day, panic ensues, which is only quelled when the kidnappers are killed in the heart of Chicago. Soon thereafter, the NSA receives word of a massive terror plot set for that same night. With all resources tied up with election night events, federal agent Blake Jordan is sent to the scene in hopes of being able to unravel things in a timely manner. Having spent a great deal of time working for the CIA in Chicago, Jordan knows the lay of the land, as well as the characters involved in the federal hierarchy there.
Arriving in Chicago, Jordan soon realises that this is a complex situation with many facets. POTUS is at the heart of the plot, though a lost election will not be enough. Not only is POTUS on a list for death, but the vice-president is right there with him, harbouring a secret of his own that could bring down the administration on the night it seeks to be re-christened by the electorate.
Vowing to protect both POTUS and VPOTUS, Jordan will have to do all in his power to stop the plot. However, with members of the plan buried deep within the government, this will be a race to get answers and there is no time to waste. All the while, a return to Chicago drums up old worries for Jordan, whose time in the Windy City was anything but peaceful. Ken Fite does a masterful job at building things in this piece and leaves the reader in the middle of all the action.
I have long enjoyed Fite’s novels, which read well and so very quickly. Packed with action and political spins, the narrative foundation is key to a successful story that has elements of greatness. Momentum is gained at just the right time and the reader is permitted to devour a stellar work of fiction.
Characters emerge throughout that are sure to flavour the story. Some are returning while other don the pages of this book for the first time. Fite weaves their stories together well as he peppers plot twists throughout, leaving nothing off the table for potential actions. Fite has a wonderful way with words and ideas, which is why I keep returning to see what he has been crafting. I can see great things for this series and hope only that others can agree with me here.
Kudos, Mr. Fite, for another stunning read in a series that has o much potential.
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When the sitting vice-resident’s daughter is kidnapped on election day, panic ensues, which is only quelled when the kidnappers are killed in the heart of Chicago. Soon thereafter, the NSA receives word of a massive terror plot set for that same night. With all resources tied up with election night events, federal agent Blake Jordan is sent to the scene in hopes of being able to unravel things in a timely manner. Having spent a great deal of time working for the CIA in Chicago, Jordan knows the lay of the land, as well as the characters involved in the federal hierarchy there.
Arriving in Chicago, Jordan soon realises that this is a complex situation with many facets. POTUS is at the heart of the plot, though a lost election will not be enough. Not only is POTUS on a list for death, but the vice-president is right there with him, harbouring a secret of his own that could bring down the administration on the night it seeks to be re-christened by the electorate.
Vowing to protect both POTUS and VPOTUS, Jordan will have to do all in his power to stop the plot. However, with members of the plan buried deep within the government, this will be a race to get answers and there is no time to waste. All the while, a return to Chicago drums up old worries for Jordan, whose time in the Windy City was anything but peaceful. Ken Fite does a masterful job at building things in this piece and leaves the reader in the middle of all the action.
I have long enjoyed Fite’s novels, which read well and so very quickly. Packed with action and political spins, the narrative foundation is key to a successful story that has elements of greatness. Momentum is gained at just the right time and the reader is permitted to devour a stellar work of fiction.
Characters emerge throughout that are sure to flavour the story. Some are returning while other don the pages of this book for the first time. Fite weaves their stories together well as he peppers plot twists throughout, leaving nothing off the table for potential actions. Fite has a wonderful way with words and ideas, which is why I keep returning to see what he has been crafting. I can see great things for this series and hope only that others can agree with me here.
Kudos, Mr. Fite, for another stunning read in a series that has o much potential.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
February 3, 2024
Now we know!
Blake is saving the day, yet again. In this book I learned the answers to several questions so now I know, but it also left me with lots of questions. Looking forward to the next book.
In this book, not only must Blake save President Keller, he also has the VP and the people of Chicago. Trust no one as the level of corruption uncovered as Blake tries to figure out what is going on leads him to trust no one!
After the attempted kidnapping of the VP's daughter, Blake, Jamie, Chris and Morgan are trying to figure out what's going on. It's quickly determined that agents on the VP's detail may be involved in the kidnapping attempt, but this is just the beginning of a wild ride of what is really going on and who is involved.
I enjoyed the twists, turns, revelations, and the character development in this book. We learn more about Blake and how he became who he is. Looking forward to the next book to answer the questions introduced in this book...
I highly recommend this book. It's truly hard to put down once you start reading.
Blake is saving the day, yet again. In this book I learned the answers to several questions so now I know, but it also left me with lots of questions. Looking forward to the next book.
In this book, not only must Blake save President Keller, he also has the VP and the people of Chicago. Trust no one as the level of corruption uncovered as Blake tries to figure out what is going on leads him to trust no one!
After the attempted kidnapping of the VP's daughter, Blake, Jamie, Chris and Morgan are trying to figure out what's going on. It's quickly determined that agents on the VP's detail may be involved in the kidnapping attempt, but this is just the beginning of a wild ride of what is really going on and who is involved.
I enjoyed the twists, turns, revelations, and the character development in this book. We learn more about Blake and how he became who he is. Looking forward to the next book to answer the questions introduced in this book...
I highly recommend this book. It's truly hard to put down once you start reading.
January 8, 2024
A definite must read book and series!!
Another fantastic addition to this awesome series! This was an intense, complex, suspenseful, and intriguing thriller that will certainly keep you guessing until the very end. It's a definite must read book and series for those who love fast paced and exciting thrillers! I can't wait to see where the series goes from here, but I know that it'll definitely be worth the wait.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and exceptional author.
Another fantastic addition to this awesome series! This was an intense, complex, suspenseful, and intriguing thriller that will certainly keep you guessing until the very end. It's a definite must read book and series for those who love fast paced and exciting thrillers! I can't wait to see where the series goes from here, but I know that it'll definitely be worth the wait.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and exceptional author.
February 17, 2024
out of steam
Very interesting. I have read all the books in the series. All through the three quarters it was very great reading. But suddenly Mr. Fits Seems to have run in to a wall. He seems to come up with a story a little disconnected in the end. All the while Blake in Chicago, he seems to be running blindly but given his intelligence and having sixth sense, he starts trusting his previous boss. I have loved Ken Fite’s story telling. I purposely left the details of the book so reader can make their own mind about the way it ends.
Very interesting. I have read all the books in the series. All through the three quarters it was very great reading. But suddenly Mr. Fits Seems to have run in to a wall. He seems to come up with a story a little disconnected in the end. All the while Blake in Chicago, he seems to be running blindly but given his intelligence and having sixth sense, he starts trusting his previous boss. I have loved Ken Fite’s story telling. I purposely left the details of the book so reader can make their own mind about the way it ends.
January 11, 2024
OMG! This is such a great series, and each book keeps getting better than the last. And while you can read this as a standalone, the story is richer from having read the whole series. As I was reading, I could easily see the events happening in real life. But then, isn't that part of what makes a thriller that much scarier. There are some surprising revelations and many twists along the way that had my head spinning at times. This book will pull you in and keep you turning the pages to the end.
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February 11, 2024This is my first book by Ken Fite. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of twists and turns. Never knowing who to trust. Even though this is book 10 in the series, I was able to keep up with what was going on. There were brief backgrounds of each character to help the story to flow.
Hard to put down. You never knew what was going to happen next. I highly recommend this book. I will definitely be reading the series
Hard to put down. You never knew what was going to happen next. I highly recommend this book. I will definitely be reading the series
January 7, 2024
Another great Blake Jordan thriller.
Like all previous Blake Jordan books this one flows extremely well and holds you to the very end. While all of the books in the series tie together they all stand are very enjoyable even if you have not read the others. Try it I am confident that you will enjoy it!
Like all previous Blake Jordan books this one flows extremely well and holds you to the very end. While all of the books in the series tie together they all stand are very enjoyable even if you have not read the others. Try it I am confident that you will enjoy it!
January 18, 2024
Another amazing Blake Jordan book! Someone is planning on assassinating the President and Vice President on election night. Blake is sent to Chicago to track down the culprits but who can he trust? It looks like people that should be protecting the President are doing anything but. Fast paced, page turner.
January 22, 2024
Hang on for the ride!
Ken Fire has written an incredible series around Blake Jordan. I have read this whole series and I can say that it's one of my favorite characters and books. Don't miss these books. If you like suspense and intrigue and fast paced action, here's the series for you. Thank you Ken for entertaining me so deliciously well. When's the next one coming out?!?
Ken Fire has written an incredible series around Blake Jordan. I have read this whole series and I can say that it's one of my favorite characters and books. Don't miss these books. If you like suspense and intrigue and fast paced action, here's the series for you. Thank you Ken for entertaining me so deliciously well. When's the next one coming out?!?
February 6, 2025
Fast paced and intriguing
I've read all the books in this series. And I may start over, each one is so good. Its a story about good people going up against the corrupt. The scenarios are griping yet hopeful. It makes me wonder how realistic it is. I hope part of it is, at the part about the good guys coming out on top
I've read all the books in this series. And I may start over, each one is so good. Its a story about good people going up against the corrupt. The scenarios are griping yet hopeful. It makes me wonder how realistic it is. I hope part of it is, at the part about the good guys coming out on top
January 14, 2024
Great follow up to this series. Love how he pulls in characters fro previous books. Once I started to read it I had to finish it. I find that with his books. Just love Blake Jordan. Great job Ken Fite!
January 17, 2024
Action packed thriller
The Blake Jordan series continues. It's nearly election day and there is a kidnapping attempt on vice president's daughter. Who planned it and why? Who can we trust? So many twists.
The Blake Jordan series continues. It's nearly election day and there is a kidnapping attempt on vice president's daughter. Who planned it and why? Who can we trust? So many twists.
January 26, 2024
Ken Fite is an amazing author!! I was thoroughly engrossed in Chain Of Command from the beginning to the ending. I was on the edge of my seat following all the twists and turns of this plot! Outstanding story!! Can't wait for his next book!!!
February 12, 2024
Exciting and intriguing
Ken Fite has done it again another five star Blake Jordan series. I have enjoyed all of them, and this one kept me guessing, who was really the bad guy? The elements of the mystery kept changing and kept me going to the last page.
Ken Fite has done it again another five star Blake Jordan series. I have enjoyed all of them, and this one kept me guessing, who was really the bad guy? The elements of the mystery kept changing and kept me going to the last page.
April 9, 2024
Who can you trust?
Everyone is in this for something and no one knows who to trust. Bodies are piling up and Chicago is in the middle again! Blake is not going to stop until he figures it out.
Everyone is in this for something and no one knows who to trust. Bodies are piling up and Chicago is in the middle again! Blake is not going to stop until he figures it out.
April 20, 2024
awesome sweies
I absolutely loved all 10 books in this series!
The characters were wonderful and the story involving federal issues including police, CIA, FBI, Homeland Security and military was very well done! I couldn’t put the books down. Ken Fite is an unbelievable writer!
I absolutely loved all 10 books in this series!
The characters were wonderful and the story involving federal issues including police, CIA, FBI, Homeland Security and military was very well done! I couldn’t put the books down. Ken Fite is an unbelievable writer!
April 21, 2024
Blake Jordan does it again!
I have read all 10 Blake Jordan thrillers. Each one is better than the one before. They are page turners and keep your interest. I cannot put them down once I start reading and cannot wait for the next book in the series. Keep them coming Ken!
I have read all 10 Blake Jordan thrillers. Each one is better than the one before. They are page turners and keep your interest. I cannot put them down once I start reading and cannot wait for the next book in the series. Keep them coming Ken!
February 13, 2025
loved this whole series
Wow thank you, I haven’t put these books down since I started reading the first one till
I read book ten! Loved the whole series, loved the characters and the plots and the intrigue and action, well done
Wow thank you, I haven’t put these books down since I started reading the first one till
I read book ten! Loved the whole series, loved the characters and the plots and the intrigue and action, well done
January 6, 2024
Don't miss this
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. A page turner, action packed thriller. You will not be disappointed. You should read the whole series.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. A page turner, action packed thriller. You will not be disappointed. You should read the whole series.
January 12, 2024
Great Book
I was intrigued about what would happen next. It is a book that is difficult to put down before you come to the end.
Thank you for another fantastic book.
I was intrigued about what would happen next. It is a book that is difficult to put down before you come to the end.
Thank you for another fantastic book.
January 29, 2024
Trust no one
Blake is brought in to prevent both the President and the Vice President from being assassinated. Corruption on every front: DDC, FBI and Secret Service.
Blake is brought in to prevent both the President and the Vice President from being assassinated. Corruption on every front: DDC, FBI and Secret Service.
February 19, 2024
Great mystery book. I have read the entire series
I like the story line and the fast pace. No lag time in finding out what happens next. Can’t wait for the next book.
I like the story line and the fast pace. No lag time in finding out what happens next. Can’t wait for the next book.
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April 28, 2024Very enjoyable leisure read. It is fun to follow Jordon solve the puzzle and foil the bad guys. Great read for the beach or kicking back by the pool with a cold beer.
May 23, 2024
Morgan
Interesting book but too long and you got lost with all the people involved. Story had a great plot but it was dragged on too long with too many players.
Interesting book but too long and you got lost with all the people involved. Story had a great plot but it was dragged on too long with too many players.
December 24, 2024
This entire series is fantastic. These books are fast moving and exciting.
May 26, 2025
Good read
With all the necessary twists and turns; plots thickening, with me saying well that was boring, until, the next twist and the following twists.
With all the necessary twists and turns; plots thickening, with me saying well that was boring, until, the next twist and the following twists.
December 22, 2024
furrowed brows
Read all ten books. Found them to be enjoyable , but with each book fond them more trite, as though written by AI. Will not forget the umpteen references to “furrowed brows”😖
Read all ten books. Found them to be enjoyable , but with each book fond them more trite, as though written by AI. Will not forget the umpteen references to “furrowed brows”😖
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