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Adam Drake #10
The Deterrent
A live sample of the deadly H7N9 flu virus has been delivered to terrorists as ransom in a kidnapping. It’s being synthetically engineered as a bioweapon to deter the United States and Israel from attacking Iran.
Adam Drake, an attorney and former Special Forces operator, has agreed to help an old friend, who is a private investigator, find the kidnapped victim. She’s the daughter of a research biologist who was working to develop a vaccine for the H7N9 virus when his daughter was kidnapped.
It’s not clear who kidnapped the biologist’s daughter, but Drake realizes that whoever it was, the virus is in the hands of the wrong people. He knows he stands a better chance of getting the daughter back if the FBI isn’t involved, but going it alone risks not getting the sample of the virus back before it disappears on the black market, or worse.
Adam Drake, an attorney and former Special Forces operator, has agreed to help an old friend, who is a private investigator, find the kidnapped victim. She’s the daughter of a research biologist who was working to develop a vaccine for the H7N9 virus when his daughter was kidnapped.
It’s not clear who kidnapped the biologist’s daughter, but Drake realizes that whoever it was, the virus is in the hands of the wrong people. He knows he stands a better chance of getting the daughter back if the FBI isn’t involved, but going it alone risks not getting the sample of the virus back before it disappears on the black market, or worse.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2020
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June 16, 2023
Torn from current events. Frightening
Another complex story to keep you wondering as the pieces unfold. I hope there really are teams like Adam Drake and Chase Fulton out there at the ready. Our enemies are ruthless and playing totally "nice" won't win the games they play. Looking forward to the next chapters.
Another complex story to keep you wondering as the pieces unfold. I hope there really are teams like Adam Drake and Chase Fulton out there at the ready. Our enemies are ruthless and playing totally "nice" won't win the games they play. Looking forward to the next chapters.
August 14, 2025
A definite must read book and series!
Although this book is fictional, it's terrifying to think about something like this (or anything else) happening in real life. It was an intense and intriguing story with many unexpected twists that you won't want to miss!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
Although this book is fictional, it's terrifying to think about something like this (or anything else) happening in real life. It was an intense and intriguing story with many unexpected twists that you won't want to miss!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
January 11, 2021
Excellent series
I've read each book on this series and have enjoyed every one. Each is a unique story that will hold your interest and turning pages late into the the night. Can't wait to see what the president has in store for Drake.
I've read each book on this series and have enjoyed every one. Each is a unique story that will hold your interest and turning pages late into the the night. Can't wait to see what the president has in store for Drake.
November 19, 2021
The Deterrent / Adam Drake
Scott Matthews has a way about spinning a great novel. Combine that with his excellent character development, you feel like you are there. If you haven’t read one of Scott’s novels, I strongly recommend picking one up. You won’t regret it.
Scott Matthews has a way about spinning a great novel. Combine that with his excellent character development, you feel like you are there. If you haven’t read one of Scott’s novels, I strongly recommend picking one up. You won’t regret it.
November 21, 2024
Adam Drake
Great series of books, good believable story lines
Characters have depth with good back stories
I particularly like the fact that the female characters are just as capable as the men
Great series of books, good believable story lines
Characters have depth with good back stories
I particularly like the fact that the female characters are just as capable as the men
March 11, 2025
Great Concept Perfectly Executed
I have never read anything with this plot before. I am very happy I read this exciting novel.
The characters seem real, the scenario makes sense, and it reads like something out of a newspaper instead of a fictional story.
I have never read anything with this plot before. I am very happy I read this exciting novel.
The characters seem real, the scenario makes sense, and it reads like something out of a newspaper instead of a fictional story.
May 31, 2025
Adam Drake - The Deterrent
A very well written book with an interesting and believable storyline. A great continuation of the always ready for whatever terror is waiting around the corner, Adam Drake.
A very well written book with an interesting and believable storyline. A great continuation of the always ready for whatever terror is waiting around the corner, Adam Drake.
October 18, 2020
Great read
I really enjoyed this book as I have with others of this series. I can’t wait for the next one.
I really enjoyed this book as I have with others of this series. I can’t wait for the next one.
December 13, 2022
Really enjoying the serie
July 27, 2024
AS it was for Books #1-9, I thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie between all the characters, especially Casey and Drake. Both are so loyal to their family, friends and people that they interact with,
March 7, 2025
Very good
Far fewer editing or continuity errors. Still not much character development but the end had a good surprise for the next couple of books
Far fewer editing or continuity errors. Still not much character development but the end had a good surprise for the next couple of books
August 22, 2020
Adam and Liz rock! And Mike too.....and all the rest of them
I absolutely love these characters and their adventures. I am a huge fan of Jack Ryan, and Jr., Amos Decker, Michael Bennet, Kyle Achilles, and of course Gabriel Allon, but these characters just come to life so vividly, they are my new favorites! I have read all of the books in the series and they just keep getting better. So contemporary, so smart, and so fun to hang out with. I hope they have many more adventures!!
I absolutely love these characters and their adventures. I am a huge fan of Jack Ryan, and Jr., Amos Decker, Michael Bennet, Kyle Achilles, and of course Gabriel Allon, but these characters just come to life so vividly, they are my new favorites! I have read all of the books in the series and they just keep getting better. So contemporary, so smart, and so fun to hang out with. I hope they have many more adventures!!
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