The Archangel Response: A Thriller

by Kevin Harmon

As the founder of one of the world’s largest tech companies, mysterious billionaire Michael Cavanaugh seems to have it all – fabulous wealth, power, and access to the most influential politicians in Washington. A collector of classic art and fine wine, Michael's business has provided him with a very good life. But Michael also has a secret. One that could cost him everything if discovered. With the aid of Marlin, a former CIA case officer and his longtime mentor, Michael operates a clandestine organization that protects his company from a global network of intellectual-property pirates who want what he has, even if they have to kill to get it. Together, the two men use whatever means necessary to defend what Michael has spent his life building. Because of his very dangerous life, Michael has forbidden himself from ever getting too close to anyone. That is, until he meets Caitlin Doyle, a beautiful, intelligent, and politically connected campaign strategist working on the upcoming presidential election. While on a weekend vacation to the mountains, Michael and Caitlin come under attack by a group of hired assassins. Barely escaping the sudden, brutal, and well-orchestrated assault, Michael must respond against a powerful and unknown enemy in ways that test his courage and beliefs like never before. With merely a blurred photo of a man's hand to go on, Michael wages a battle that circles the globe – all to hunt down the men who invaded his perfect life. Set against the contrasting worlds of high technology, politics, and espionage, The Archangel Response moves quickly from a defiled Russian monastery to an exploding supertanker in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor, through the corrupt halls of government in Washington DC to Spain's Running of the Bulls. Ending in a violent confrontation that could cost Michael everything he's worked for, and even the woman he loves, The Archangel Response is a pulse-pounding thriller from first-time author Kevin Harmon that will leave readers shocked and emotionally moved.

514 pages, Paperback

First published October 22, 2011

Reviews

[Walt Mccluskey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Archangel Response

Totally enjoyable book with as many twists and turns as you might hope to try to work your way through. In the end it was a simple solution compatible with the characters persona as developed by a detailed description of their mental and physical makeup. Difficult to put down and easy to recommend.

[Cory Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Billionaire tech mogul starts his own privately funded clandestine organization to combat intellectual property theft, i.e.. pirating. Interesting story good action intrigue plenty of twists and turns, overall good engaging story.

[Teresa Bruntz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sequel??

I want more. Some sort financial crisis or virus bomb, a wedding, baby. Caitlin accepts the real world
, kidnapping stuff like that.