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Julian Mercer #2
Betrayal
Another day, another kidnapping...
A programmer's wife is abducted from her home under suspicious circumstances. The only clues are a missing kitchen knife and some blurry security cam footage. It is up to Julian Mercer and his team to identify the kidnapper and negotiate the woman's release. However, things don't go as planned.
The kidnapper is methodical and careful. He only wants one thing in exchange for the woman, but obtaining it will be nearly impossible. Forced to make some hard decisions, Mercer and his team must split up, but it's uncertain if they'll succeed or if someone will betray them.
A programmer's wife is abducted from her home under suspicious circumstances. The only clues are a missing kitchen knife and some blurry security cam footage. It is up to Julian Mercer and his team to identify the kidnapper and negotiate the woman's release. However, things don't go as planned.
The kidnapper is methodical and careful. He only wants one thing in exchange for the woman, but obtaining it will be nearly impossible. Forced to make some hard decisions, Mercer and his team must split up, but it's uncertain if they'll succeed or if someone will betray them.
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 18, 2016
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About the author
G.K. Parks
79 books191 followersG.K. Parks has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History. After spending some time in law school, G.K. changed paths and earned a Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Now, that education is being put to use, creating a fictional world based upon years of study and research.
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My books:
All of my books can be read as standalone novels, but for those who like to know the proper order, I've included it below.
The Alexis Parker Prequel series:
1) Assignment Zero
2) Agent Prerogative
3) The Final Chapter
**note all three are combined in the full-length novel Outcomes and Perspective**
The Alexis Parker series:
1) Likely Suspects
2) The Warhol Incident
3) Mimicry of Banshees
4) Suspicion of Murder
5) Racing Through Darkness
6) Camels and Corpses
7) Lack of Jurisdiction
8) Dying for a Fix
9) Intended Target
10) Muffled Echoes
11) Crisis of Conscience
12) Misplaced Trust
13) Whitewashed Lies
14) On Tilt
15) Purview of Flashbulbs
16) The Long Game
17) Burning Embers
18) Thick Fog
19) Warning Signs
20) Past Crimes
21) Sinister Secret
22) Zero Sum
23) Buried Alive
24) Trouble Brewing
The Julian Mercer series:
1) Condemned
2) Betrayal
3) Subversion
4) Reparation
5) Retaliation
6) Hunting Grounds
The Liv DeMarco series:
1) Dangerous Stakes
2) Operations Stakeout
3) Unforeseen Danger
4) Deadly Dealings
5) High Risk
6) Fatal Mistake
7) Imminent Threat
8) Mistaken Identity
9) Malicious Intent
10) Controlled Burn
Cross Security Investigations:
1) Fallen Angel
2) Calculated Risk
Visit my Amazon author page and follow me on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/G.K.-Parks/e/B...
Find me on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/LikelySuspects
Follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/g.k.parks/
Follow me on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GKParks
My books:
All of my books can be read as standalone novels, but for those who like to know the proper order, I've included it below.
The Alexis Parker Prequel series:
1) Assignment Zero
2) Agent Prerogative
3) The Final Chapter
**note all three are combined in the full-length novel Outcomes and Perspective**
The Alexis Parker series:
1) Likely Suspects
2) The Warhol Incident
3) Mimicry of Banshees
4) Suspicion of Murder
5) Racing Through Darkness
6) Camels and Corpses
7) Lack of Jurisdiction
8) Dying for a Fix
9) Intended Target
10) Muffled Echoes
11) Crisis of Conscience
12) Misplaced Trust
13) Whitewashed Lies
14) On Tilt
15) Purview of Flashbulbs
16) The Long Game
17) Burning Embers
18) Thick Fog
19) Warning Signs
20) Past Crimes
21) Sinister Secret
22) Zero Sum
23) Buried Alive
24) Trouble Brewing
The Julian Mercer series:
1) Condemned
2) Betrayal
3) Subversion
4) Reparation
5) Retaliation
6) Hunting Grounds
The Liv DeMarco series:
1) Dangerous Stakes
2) Operations Stakeout
3) Unforeseen Danger
4) Deadly Dealings
5) High Risk
6) Fatal Mistake
7) Imminent Threat
8) Mistaken Identity
9) Malicious Intent
10) Controlled Burn
Cross Security Investigations:
1) Fallen Angel
2) Calculated Risk
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
August 25, 2017
Very good story and plot and I like the characters but a bit too much reflection on the death of Michelle by Julian Mercer which happened before this book and even the first book in the series was ever written. Yes , it disturbs him to lose his wife so violently but parts of this book were overkill ,I thought in terms of continuing the present storyline. It is for the above reason I only gave it 4 stars.
October 8, 2018
Really interesting kidnapping story, with a computer code as ransom. The boys get caught up in more than a straightforward case because the ransom is something they have to steal, and the captors are well hidden.
Many layers get uncovered throughout, little secrets that could help, plus stonewalling from the company that hires them, then calls the cops every time they show up to see their client. Unexpected twists make it a great read.
Love all the team members, but Bas is best, though I liked hearing more about Donovan and Hans. Julian is always an interesting character to read, very complex.
Liking the series a lot.
KU
Many layers get uncovered throughout, little secrets that could help, plus stonewalling from the company that hires them, then calls the cops every time they show up to see their client. Unexpected twists make it a great read.
Love all the team members, but Bas is best, though I liked hearing more about Donovan and Hans. Julian is always an interesting character to read, very complex.
Liking the series a lot.
KU
February 28, 2021
Betrayal 2
The team is called to a small area by the Trial Corporation's Insurance company to negotiate the release of an employee*s wife who had been .kidnapped. It took the team a while to get the truth and all the information they needed. They finally get a lead and Julian set up a meet with Alpha to trade the information for Sarina. Julian is captured, tortured and shot before he and Sarina are rescued. The team and the couple are in a safe house trying to figure why Alpha had shot Omega and who had shot Alpha and left him in the tunnels. Julian figures it all out in the end and they leave for a holiday.
The team is called to a small area by the Trial Corporation's Insurance company to negotiate the release of an employee*s wife who had been .kidnapped. It took the team a while to get the truth and all the information they needed. They finally get a lead and Julian set up a meet with Alpha to trade the information for Sarina. Julian is captured, tortured and shot before he and Sarina are rescued. The team and the couple are in a safe house trying to figure why Alpha had shot Omega and who had shot Alpha and left him in the tunnels. Julian figures it all out in the end and they leave for a holiday.
March 8, 2023
I would have given 5 stars except…
As an aside - there are no spoilers in this review.
The writing, pace, and characters were up to G. K. Parks’ normal high standards. The loss of a star was due to the erratic behavior of some of the ancillary characters and I thought that the surprise villain was obvious fairly early on.
That said, I’ve already finished Parks’ Alexis Parker’s series and I intend to continue reading everything this author has written.
As an aside - there are no spoilers in this review.
The writing, pace, and characters were up to G. K. Parks’ normal high standards. The loss of a star was due to the erratic behavior of some of the ancillary characters and I thought that the surprise villain was obvious fairly early on.
That said, I’ve already finished Parks’ Alexis Parker’s series and I intend to continue reading everything this author has written.
January 21, 2026
Great series
I have read all 27 of the full length Alexis Parker books twice, and I have read all 10 of the Liv DeMarco series twice. I have read the Alexis Parker prequel trilogy once. This is the second book in the Julian Mercer series. Alexis Parker has not shown up in this series yet. The Julian Mercer series has 4 former SAS operatives. They are mainly working to get kidnapped victims back. The 2 books in have read so far have been interesting.
I have read all 27 of the full length Alexis Parker books twice, and I have read all 10 of the Liv DeMarco series twice. I have read the Alexis Parker prequel trilogy once. This is the second book in the Julian Mercer series. Alexis Parker has not shown up in this series yet. The Julian Mercer series has 4 former SAS operatives. They are mainly working to get kidnapped victims back. The 2 books in have read so far have been interesting.
October 31, 2018
Betrayal
OMG. This is a really great thriller. This book keeps you in suspense up till the very end. It is great. I highly recommend this book. This book was so much better than book one. Can't wait to read book three.
OMG. This is a really great thriller. This book keeps you in suspense up till the very end. It is great. I highly recommend this book. This book was so much better than book one. Can't wait to read book three.
November 5, 2018
I liked it more than book 1 in the series
March 17, 2020
Fast read - likable characters.
December 18, 2021
Good series
The storyline is gripping. Kind of figured out the end part way through or thought is was a possibility. Stupid Bird.
The storyline is gripping. Kind of figured out the end part way through or thought is was a possibility. Stupid Bird.
January 15, 2023
I have enjoyed the first two books in the Mercer series and will move on to the third. The 4 main characters compliment each other pretty well.
March 14, 2023
great series
I enjoy writers style of suspense with action and believability. Fluid reading which makes you wanting more. I am a series junkie and ready to start book 3.
I enjoy writers style of suspense with action and believability. Fluid reading which makes you wanting more. I am a series junkie and ready to start book 3.
February 12, 2020
Julian, charming as usual (or not)!
Another kidnap and Julian's team to the rescue.
Well written as always, with devious twists & turns that keep you gussing.
Another kidnap and Julian's team to the rescue.
Well written as always, with devious twists & turns that keep you gussing.
Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews