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Sean Kruger #2
The Assassin's Trail
Two Assassinations That Appear To Be LinkedHomicide Detective Ryan Clark has a problem. A prominent businessman has been assassinated by a drive-by shooting. Two weeks earlier another man, in the same industry, was shot and killed. He suspects the assassinations are related and calls an old friend with the FBI. When FBI profiler Special Agent Sean Kruger arrives at the scene of the second murder, he agrees with Clark but is hesitant to get involved. After twenty-five years with the FBI, he is tired of the bureaucracy and politics of the job. His constant traveling has kept him away from the woman he loves and he is contemplating retiring to start a new life with her.
˃˃˃ The Assassin Strikes Close To HomeA week later, while home in Kansas City, the assassin strikes again, this time close to where he lives, making things personal. With the help of JR Diminski, the computer genius from The Fugitive’s Trail, Kruger identifies a suspect and travels to Alabama for the arrest.
˃˃˃ When Things Go From Bad To WorsePolitics and micromanaging complicate the situation. Kruger is ordered to wait but disobeys and proceeds with the arrest. When everything goes horribly wrong, he is suspended by the Director of the FBI. Now outside the protection of the agency, he must decide whether to walk away from his career or put his new marriage and life in danger by pursuing the assassin. An assassin whose ultimate goal is an attack in the center of the United States, an attack that will result in more innocent casualties than 9/11.
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˃˃˃ The Assassin Strikes Close To HomeA week later, while home in Kansas City, the assassin strikes again, this time close to where he lives, making things personal. With the help of JR Diminski, the computer genius from The Fugitive’s Trail, Kruger identifies a suspect and travels to Alabama for the arrest.
˃˃˃ When Things Go From Bad To WorsePolitics and micromanaging complicate the situation. Kruger is ordered to wait but disobeys and proceeds with the arrest. When everything goes horribly wrong, he is suspended by the Director of the FBI. Now outside the protection of the agency, he must decide whether to walk away from his career or put his new marriage and life in danger by pursuing the assassin. An assassin whose ultimate goal is an attack in the center of the United States, an attack that will result in more innocent casualties than 9/11.
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344 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 5, 2016
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About the author
J.C. Fields
25 books80 followersJ.C. Fields is a multi-award-winning and Amazon best-selling author. His Sean Kruger Series and The Michael Wolfe Saga have been awarded numerous gold, silver and bronze medals in the Reader's Favorite International Book Awards contest. In March of 2020, his book, A Lone Wolf became a #1 Best Selling Audiobook. The second book in the series, The Last Insurgent, gained Amazon's #1 New Release status in January 2021.
As one of the featured authors on the highly successful YouTube podcast, Fear From the Heartland, hosted by Paul J. McSorley, he offers a variety of original short stories penned specifically for its listeners.
He lives with his wife, Connie, in Southwest Missouri.
As one of the featured authors on the highly successful YouTube podcast, Fear From the Heartland, hosted by Paul J. McSorley, he offers a variety of original short stories penned specifically for its listeners.
He lives with his wife, Connie, in Southwest Missouri.
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March 21, 2018
"A 5* read/listen."
I loved this book - I couldn't imagine it to be better than book 1 but it is!!.
An FBI thriller all the way this series is at the top of the genre.
Some times a narrator becomes the voice of a book series and Paul.J McSorley has done just that - I couldn't imagine anyone else as special agent Sean Kruger.
I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and voluntarily leave this review.
Cannot recommend this book highly enough, if I could give it more stars I would.
I loved this book - I couldn't imagine it to be better than book 1 but it is!!.
An FBI thriller all the way this series is at the top of the genre.
Some times a narrator becomes the voice of a book series and Paul.J McSorley has done just that - I couldn't imagine anyone else as special agent Sean Kruger.
I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and voluntarily leave this review.
Cannot recommend this book highly enough, if I could give it more stars I would.
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September 10, 2016
J.C. Fields used what he knew to write a fascinating thriller suspense novel. He splits his two greatest interests between the lead characters; Sean Kruger is an FBI special agent that specializes in psychology. JR is a computer wizard. But throughout the whole book you will find he uses the topics he knows best. His extensive travel is seen when Sean has to travel back and forth to different areas of interest. Plus weapons are used throughout the whole book while Sean tries to narrow down where the terrorist will strike next.
The Assassin’s Trail will keep you anticipating from chapter to chapter until the clash comes to a head. Sean is very careful to treat the people he works with in a kind and respectful manner, always trusting his gut. Therefore, he has multiple acquaintances throughout the nation at his fingertips willing to give him a helping hand in his investigation.
The system used by the terrorist to get a message to another individual is quite brilliant. The Assassin’s Trail is fast pace but realistic.
The Assassin’s Trail will keep you anticipating from chapter to chapter until the clash comes to a head. Sean is very careful to treat the people he works with in a kind and respectful manner, always trusting his gut. Therefore, he has multiple acquaintances throughout the nation at his fingertips willing to give him a helping hand in his investigation.
The system used by the terrorist to get a message to another individual is quite brilliant. The Assassin’s Trail is fast pace but realistic.
March 29, 2018
What a wild exciting ride that holds you spellbound from the drive by shooting that starts the book leaving you holding your breath asking why as the author lowly fills in the holes giving you a story that could be right out of the newspapers headlines. There is danger all around as first one person is shot and then another. The team is trying their best to fill in the gaps and find out what and who is behind it all, could this be one lonely man or is the plot bigger than anyone could guess? The author fills these pages with adventure of the unknown as the FBI Special Agent Sean Kruger turns to his old pal JR to piece together the puzzle as the world around them goes crazy. Homicide detective Ryan Clark goes to work with JR learning everything he can to find the footprints in the electrics they have found. The author holds you on the edge as the clues come in slowly and ex military set in motion a plot that could leave so many dead. Will they be too late to find the answers saving the marks that are to be taken out. What if they are wrong and thousands end up dead. This is a very exciting read with true emotions, as I was listening them working out about the motorcycle I was so drawn into the story that when a motorcycle past me I found myself wondering if he could be the killer. Shaking my head and telling myself I was being silly this was just a story and the poor man on the bike was just going home to his family. Knowing I was right didn’t stop my eyes from following him until he was out of sight.
The narrator does a wonderful job pulling the reader in giving a highly entertaining story making you hold your breath through all the danger and killing that holds you spellbound waiting to see where this will all lead. He knows how to show true emotion through his voice making the listener feel they are right there watching. His male voices are outstanding although some are close to others but you always know who is talking and what they are feeling. His female voices need a little work sometimes they sound more male than female. He pauses when he needs and speeds up to get the full excitement when it is called for. His normal voice is just as nice as his character voices, each of his character voices are smooth, clear as he gives it the right pitch to make you feel what the characters are feeling. There are no background noises, no volume changes, if any breaks were taken I could not tell. He really portrays the picture the author gave me by pulling you in through emotions and tones that holds your attention until the end.
I have no trouble at all in seeing this series made into a movie it would be filled with excitement, danger, adventure holding the watched in its grips until the end. I know I was so invested in this story that I didn’t want it to end. It was nice to see all the characters from the last story, meeting new ones and seeing how they all worked together. JR and Sean have been one of my favorites, I love how they work together, how JR pulls things out of thin air. There is a little drama that makes it realistic and believable a touch of family life just like a normal family with normal issues. Some new characters have been added to the mix as well as some that are not very smart that puts a little egg on the FBI’s face. I really loved the phone call when the director is talking to the president. I got a real big smile on my face and had no trouble picturing the faces of the agents and the big smiles they were wearing.
This is a great story filled with everything that makes a read exciting and a book you do not want to put down. I can see older teens and parents reading this comparing notes giving them some, one on one quality time pulling the family closer. If you like actions pack thrills with tons of excitement that has no trouble keeping you invested, then this is the story for you. I know I had a hard time putting it down.
The narrator does a wonderful job pulling the reader in giving a highly entertaining story making you hold your breath through all the danger and killing that holds you spellbound waiting to see where this will all lead. He knows how to show true emotion through his voice making the listener feel they are right there watching. His male voices are outstanding although some are close to others but you always know who is talking and what they are feeling. His female voices need a little work sometimes they sound more male than female. He pauses when he needs and speeds up to get the full excitement when it is called for. His normal voice is just as nice as his character voices, each of his character voices are smooth, clear as he gives it the right pitch to make you feel what the characters are feeling. There are no background noises, no volume changes, if any breaks were taken I could not tell. He really portrays the picture the author gave me by pulling you in through emotions and tones that holds your attention until the end.
I have no trouble at all in seeing this series made into a movie it would be filled with excitement, danger, adventure holding the watched in its grips until the end. I know I was so invested in this story that I didn’t want it to end. It was nice to see all the characters from the last story, meeting new ones and seeing how they all worked together. JR and Sean have been one of my favorites, I love how they work together, how JR pulls things out of thin air. There is a little drama that makes it realistic and believable a touch of family life just like a normal family with normal issues. Some new characters have been added to the mix as well as some that are not very smart that puts a little egg on the FBI’s face. I really loved the phone call when the director is talking to the president. I got a real big smile on my face and had no trouble picturing the faces of the agents and the big smiles they were wearing.
This is a great story filled with everything that makes a read exciting and a book you do not want to put down. I can see older teens and parents reading this comparing notes giving them some, one on one quality time pulling the family closer. If you like actions pack thrills with tons of excitement that has no trouble keeping you invested, then this is the story for you. I know I had a hard time putting it down.
November 4, 2017
This is a well-paced suspense story with some great characters. It's quite weak in the area of technology and requires some significant suspension of disbelief in that regard, but the plot isn't as far over the top as so many stories in this genre. The author's note at the end indicates that Fields likes to incorporate real locations in his novels. I like that, but I wish he'd do the same with the technology.
Paul J McSorley performs well and has found just the right voices for these characters. It's great that he's reading this entire series so far.
I also commend Fields for concluding his stories and refraining from the use of the dreaded cliffhanger. I still want to follow the characters into the next story.
NOTE: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Paul J McSorley performs well and has found just the right voices for these characters. It's great that he's reading this entire series so far.
I also commend Fields for concluding his stories and refraining from the use of the dreaded cliffhanger. I still want to follow the characters into the next story.
NOTE: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
May 3, 2020
Really only listening to these because I bought them 3 for the price of 1. The author is terribly wordy; saying in 15 words what can be said and implied in five. Also, the writing is repetitive. A thesaurus would do wonders. And really, there are other names out there than Tom, Bill, Bob, or Charlie. The author can come up with other names to use for additional characters.
I would also say that half of my like or dislike in an audiobook lies with the narrator. An amazing narrator can bring a mediocre audiobook to life. Unfortunately this did not occur here. As I start book 3, I still find that the narrator’s performance is very irritating.
One more to listen and done with these books. I won’t be picking up additional novels by Fields in the future.
I would also say that half of my like or dislike in an audiobook lies with the narrator. An amazing narrator can bring a mediocre audiobook to life. Unfortunately this did not occur here. As I start book 3, I still find that the narrator’s performance is very irritating.
One more to listen and done with these books. I won’t be picking up additional novels by Fields in the future.
March 20, 2021
I'm not aware of having read
Any of J.C. Fields books before today. I can assure you, it won't be the last. It's very fast moving. Blink and you miss a lot of information! This book moves at an incredible amount of speed, with tons of information. Being a woman, I'm usually in a coma, from so much technical and detailed information. But surprisingly, I did not feel overwhelmed, confused or bored, with any part of the book. There wasn't a lot of the story that wasn't related to the plot, but what was, identified the main characters As more human and relateable. This is a book I know my husband would really enjoy, as most men. I highly recommend this book, to everyone who enjoys a fast paced FBI thriller!
Any of J.C. Fields books before today. I can assure you, it won't be the last. It's very fast moving. Blink and you miss a lot of information! This book moves at an incredible amount of speed, with tons of information. Being a woman, I'm usually in a coma, from so much technical and detailed information. But surprisingly, I did not feel overwhelmed, confused or bored, with any part of the book. There wasn't a lot of the story that wasn't related to the plot, but what was, identified the main characters As more human and relateable. This is a book I know my husband would really enjoy, as most men. I highly recommend this book, to everyone who enjoys a fast paced FBI thriller!
December 4, 2021
Atrocious editing!
The story lines are good, the characters are fairly well developed and one wants to cheer on the good guys to victory and see the bad guys go down. I do have to say there is a little too much politicizing going on.
However, the editing is cringe worthy! AND, the errors are not only glaring and distracting, even the most bare boned of editing programs should have caught the mistakes. I am surprised this author would keep releasing books with such shoddy editing. Such a shame too as the stories are basically good stories, a little drawn out here and there and a bit much cut and paste and obvious "filling" material, but, non-the-less a good read. I would recommend this series, with a warning regarding the editing.
The story lines are good, the characters are fairly well developed and one wants to cheer on the good guys to victory and see the bad guys go down. I do have to say there is a little too much politicizing going on.
However, the editing is cringe worthy! AND, the errors are not only glaring and distracting, even the most bare boned of editing programs should have caught the mistakes. I am surprised this author would keep releasing books with such shoddy editing. Such a shame too as the stories are basically good stories, a little drawn out here and there and a bit much cut and paste and obvious "filling" material, but, non-the-less a good read. I would recommend this series, with a warning regarding the editing.
December 18, 2020
Agent Sean Kruger continues with his investigations, this time delving into what initially seems to be two possibly unrelated homicides, but after delving into evidence, turns out to be a terrorist plot.
Follow Agent Kruger as he travels throughout the country, battling an inept agent in charge, a politically inspired cover up, and being just one step behind the perpetrators of what could be a heinous disaster.
Again, a well written story and also proving it is possible to weave a good story without profanity and gore. Well done, J.C. Fields!
Follow Agent Kruger as he travels throughout the country, battling an inept agent in charge, a politically inspired cover up, and being just one step behind the perpetrators of what could be a heinous disaster.
Again, a well written story and also proving it is possible to weave a good story without profanity and gore. Well done, J.C. Fields!
April 13, 2022
Don’t mess with the U.S.
This was an interesting action story showing the development of Sean and the people around him. The book has good flow leading from one part to the next. These Sean Kruger books are more down to earth than other action books. The ending was great in showing what the U.S. did to people who hurt their citizens. People that want to do harm to others, just to satisfy their weak ideas of what life should be like or their on evil thoughts deserve only one ending. This is a well written book, that was enjoyable reading.
This was an interesting action story showing the development of Sean and the people around him. The book has good flow leading from one part to the next. These Sean Kruger books are more down to earth than other action books. The ending was great in showing what the U.S. did to people who hurt their citizens. People that want to do harm to others, just to satisfy their weak ideas of what life should be like or their on evil thoughts deserve only one ending. This is a well written book, that was enjoyable reading.
December 16, 2025
Kudos to J C Fields
I read all the Michael Wolfe books. Btw, when is 5 being released?😄 But then I hit pay dirt w/Sean Kruger! I want to compliment you on how your books grab you and suck you in. Also, having lived in the Springfield, MO, Bentonville & Fayetteville areas for 15 years, your research is amazingly thorough. I have always been leary of the Bobby Hopper Tunnel and even more so now! I can't wait to read the next book! Thanks so much for the entertainment!
I read all the Michael Wolfe books. Btw, when is 5 being released?😄 But then I hit pay dirt w/Sean Kruger! I want to compliment you on how your books grab you and suck you in. Also, having lived in the Springfield, MO, Bentonville & Fayetteville areas for 15 years, your research is amazingly thorough. I have always been leary of the Bobby Hopper Tunnel and even more so now! I can't wait to read the next book! Thanks so much for the entertainment!
September 13, 2021
This was another exciting adventure with FBI agent Sean Kruger. He is given very difficult cases and he is so talented that he figures them out. He sometimes has a misstep along the way, but in the end, he gets his man. This story involves a terrorist cell, among other bad guys. He also has a developing relationship with Stephanie that is nice to watch. I look forward to reading Book #3.
January 17, 2023
Excellent series
The Sean Kruger series is, without a doubt, one of the best series I have read in a long time. Both the first and second books take off like a shot and never slow down. The characters are brought to life in a very believable fashion. I'm getting ready to start book three !
The Sean Kruger series is, without a doubt, one of the best series I have read in a long time. Both the first and second books take off like a shot and never slow down. The characters are brought to life in a very believable fashion. I'm getting ready to start book three !
May 21, 2018
I listened to the audiobook version of this boxed set and it was amazing. Paul the narrator did an great job with all the accents and suspense. Would highly recommend to all thrillers and FBI/CiA/SPY fanatics. Lots of action and suspense.
January 9, 2019
Good characters with down to earth drama
Well done! Enjoyable drama depicting reality amongst the characters. Believable story with realistic characters and plot. Curious to see what becomes of this with a new potus appointment to the "university" ...
Well done! Enjoyable drama depicting reality amongst the characters. Believable story with realistic characters and plot. Curious to see what becomes of this with a new potus appointment to the "university" ...
April 15, 2019
A super story about terrorism and how a small group of FBI agents stopped the threat
A very interesting story of A very savvy FIB agent with great insight and a terrific team was able stop a terrible terrorist attack
A very interesting story of A very savvy FIB agent with great insight and a terrific team was able stop a terrible terrorist attack
May 6, 2019
My 1st book by this author. Really enjoyed it, fast paced, entertaining and believable. Really makes you stop and think. Like the Kruger and Stephanie relationship. Will be looking for more books by this author.
January 7, 2020
Reassessing Trail By JC. fields
This is a great Book FIB Sean Kruger is just great I hope he don't retire In not going to review any. Thing just get the book You won't be disappointed from page one to the end is a page turner.💘 it.
This is a great Book FIB Sean Kruger is just great I hope he don't retire In not going to review any. Thing just get the book You won't be disappointed from page one to the end is a page turner.💘 it.
March 5, 2020
The Assassin’s Trail
Very engrossing book, once you start you hate to put it down. A great story and storyline with awesome characters. If you like books of action, this is definitely one to read!
Very engrossing book, once you start you hate to put it down. A great story and storyline with awesome characters. If you like books of action, this is definitely one to read!
April 26, 2020
Great Series!I!👍
Well developed story and characters! Really enjoyed his family side shared on this book! Lots of action, you keep turning pages as fast as you can to see what is going to happen!!! Ready for the next book!
Well developed story and characters! Really enjoyed his family side shared on this book! Lots of action, you keep turning pages as fast as you can to see what is going to happen!!! Ready for the next book!
October 23, 2020
Readable and gripping
Well written and believable. About a conspiracy to blow up a large number of US citizens and assassinate a handful of Israeli sympathizers.
Worth a good read over the weekend
Well written and believable. About a conspiracy to blow up a large number of US citizens and assassinate a handful of Israeli sympathizers.
Worth a good read over the weekend
October 25, 2020
Realistic in today’s world.
FBI agent Kruger is a superstar. Smart and resourceful, he develops a team and turns them from good to great each for their own skills. A great read! Thanks.
FBI agent Kruger is a superstar. Smart and resourceful, he develops a team and turns them from good to great each for their own skills. A great read! Thanks.
June 30, 2021
The Assassin’s Trail is awesome
Action filled and well done. You can see how this kind of scenario could be real. I suspect that more things like this story are occurring around us all the time…….
Action filled and well done. You can see how this kind of scenario could be real. I suspect that more things like this story are occurring around us all the time…….
May 30, 2022
The Assassins Trail
The book was well written with an abundance of plots. The main character is intelligent and crafty.
Anyone looking for a thrilling book with lots of action will love this read.
J.C. Fields you have a new fan.
The book was well written with an abundance of plots. The main character is intelligent and crafty.
Anyone looking for a thrilling book with lots of action will love this read.
J.C. Fields you have a new fan.
May 22, 2023
Attack on US Retail
Sean Kruger at his best means the USA security at its 👌 best. JR always delivers. Well done to JC he knows how to keep the suspense without failing in his storytelling.
Sean Kruger at his best means the USA security at its 👌 best. JR always delivers. Well done to JC he knows how to keep the suspense without failing in his storytelling.
June 19, 2023
a great team
This is the second Sean Kruger book but it is just as well written as the first. The storyline is interesting with the people behind the scenes working to protect America.
Love the interplay of characters as they work as a team to complete the job.
This is the second Sean Kruger book but it is just as well written as the first. The storyline is interesting with the people behind the scenes working to protect America.
Love the interplay of characters as they work as a team to complete the job.
November 10, 2023
excellent thriller
This book is hard to put down. It’s easy to get to know and like the different characters. The plot is defined perfectly and easy to follow. I’m looking forward to the next Sean Kruger book.
This book is hard to put down. It’s easy to get to know and like the different characters. The plot is defined perfectly and easy to follow. I’m looking forward to the next Sean Kruger book.
June 1, 2025
Excellent, as always!
I really enjoyed this Sean Kruger episode. It was fast paced but with plenty of detail and enough character development to keep me engaged with the characters. On to the next in the series!
I really enjoyed this Sean Kruger episode. It was fast paced but with plenty of detail and enough character development to keep me engaged with the characters. On to the next in the series!
July 24, 2025
very good book
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
October 1, 2018
Fast paced and a great read. Loved it.
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