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An Evil Trade: Paladine Political Thriller Series
The World is a Dangerous Place to Live... And Die. This dark and twisty spy thriller, the latest in Eade's Paladine Political Thriller series, portrays a team of battle-hardened agents as they combat international conspiracies in a world where betrayal lurks around every corner and shadowy groups pull everyone's strings. Robert Garcia, who does black ops work for a mysterious agency, is assigned to stop an ISIS plot to traffic in human organs. He accomplishes this with horrific efficiency, but a sudden betrayal sends Garcia in a new direction, in what increasingly looks like a suicide mission--and he can trust no one. Book Five in Award-winning series Book 1: Paladine, 2017 RONE Award Winner, 2016 BookLife Quarter Finalist Book 2: Russian Holiday, 2017 RONE Award Nominee Book 3: Traffick Stop, 2017 Reader's Favorite Silver Medal Winner Book 4: Unwanted Discover what critics are saying about this new terrorism thriller "Readers who like coolly competent killers plying their trade with unadorned prose will find themselves quickly turning pages until the end. " Publisher's Weekly, Booklife Reviews "Readers of international thrillers and military fiction will find the nonstop action and espionage scenarios gripping." Midwest Book Review "Kenneth is one of our strongest thriller writers on the scene and the fact that he draws his stories from the contemporary philosophical landscape is very much to his credit. Another top-flight novel from the master of intrigue - one of his best series yet. Kenneth has become our go-to man for thrillers." Grady Harp, Literary Aficionado "Five books removed from Eade's excellent series debut, An Evil Trade feels just as urgent as the original. This is largely due to the subject matter, which is derived from actual ISIS atrocities. What's more, Robert is a robust character who is essentially nationless due to the complexities of his trade. While his allies and enemies alike span the globe, the lack of official affiliation with a government entity makes his plight feel especially precarious. For newcomers to the series, Eade provides just enough backstory to make An Evil Trade a viable entry point. He also uses his platform to illustrate the dangers of competing oligarchies and demagoguery on politics." BestThrillers "An Evil Trade by Kenneth Eade is an engaging, fast-paced novel, a fantastic page-turner that felt like an action movie. I enjoyed the simple layout of this complex story because so much was going on in the book, but Kenneth tied it up neatly. The thorough blending of fact and fiction is another point that this novel gets from me. I could clearly see that the book touched on the situation of the United States regarding politics, racism, and corruption. It also sheds some light on the organ trafficking issue across Syria, Turkey, and the whole of Europe. Kenneth wove a compelling story that made me laugh, yet kept me on edge because the suspense was killing me. I hope to read a sequel to this book!" Reader's Favorite
208 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2020
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About the author
Kenneth Eade
52 books179 followersDescribed by critics as "one of our strongest thriller writers on the scene," author Kenneth Eade, best known for his legal and political thrillers, practiced law for 30 years before publishing his first novel, "An Involuntary Spy." Eade, an up and coming author in the legal thriller and courtroom drama genre, has been described by critics as "One of our strongest thriller writers on the scene and the fact that he draws his stories from the contemporary philosophical landscape is very much to his credit." He is often compared to John Grisham, whom many regard as the master of the legal thriller.
Says Eade of the comparisons, "Readers compare me in style to John Grisham and, although there are some similarities, because John also likes to craft a story around real topics and we are both lawyers, all of my novels are rooted in reality, not fantasy. I use fictional characters and situations to express factual and conceptual issues. Some use the term 'faction' to describe this style, and it is present in all my fictional works."
Eade has written twenty novels, which are now in the process of being translated into ten languages. He is known to keep in touch with his readers, offering free books and discounts to all those who sign up at his web site, www.kennetheade.com.
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Says Eade of the comparisons, "Readers compare me in style to John Grisham and, although there are some similarities, because John also likes to craft a story around real topics and we are both lawyers, all of my novels are rooted in reality, not fantasy. I use fictional characters and situations to express factual and conceptual issues. Some use the term 'faction' to describe this style, and it is present in all my fictional works."
Eade has written twenty novels, which are now in the process of being translated into ten languages. He is known to keep in touch with his readers, offering free books and discounts to all those who sign up at his web site, www.kennetheade.com.
Email: info@kennetheade.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KennethGEade...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KennethEade1
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February 7, 2021
An extraordinary terrorism thriller that feels both timeless and urgent.
As the fifth book in Kenneth Eade’s Paladine series opens, we find Assassin Robert Garcia at the Syrian border with Turkey. Having completed his mission to rescue Ayisha Cullen, an assassin who had infiltrated an ISIS refugee smuggling ring, he’s on his way back to his sailboat on the Aegean sea.
But Robert and Ayisha experience something will forever be etched in their minds: a mass grave of young girls. The victims, aged 15 to 17, had their organs harvested before they were murdered. Robert heads back to his boat, trying to convince himself that it’s none of his business. Similarly, Ayisha heads back to San Francisco.
Eventually, neither will be able to refuse the call to destroy ISIS’ organ trafficking trade. Along the way, Eade has plenty of surprises in store, and their quest will take their respective journeys to New York, Athens, Istanbul and elsewhere.
But a twist in the plot of this story presents Robert with a despicable choice that his very life depends upon. Five books removed from Eade’s excellent series debut, An Evil Trade feels just as urgent as the original. This is largely due to the subject matter, which is derived from actual ISIS atrocities. What’s more, Robert is a robust character who is essentially nationless due to the complexities of his trade. While his allies and enemies alike span the globe, the lack of official affiliation with a government entity makes his plight feel especially precarious.
For newcomers to the series, Eade provides just enough backstory to make An Evil Trade a viable entry point. He also uses his platform to illustrate the dangers of competing oligarchs and the manipulation of society and politics to serve their whims from both a national security and societal perspective. The result is a potent narrative that is as informative as it is entertaining.
As the fifth book in Kenneth Eade’s Paladine series opens, we find Assassin Robert Garcia at the Syrian border with Turkey. Having completed his mission to rescue Ayisha Cullen, an assassin who had infiltrated an ISIS refugee smuggling ring, he’s on his way back to his sailboat on the Aegean sea.
But Robert and Ayisha experience something will forever be etched in their minds: a mass grave of young girls. The victims, aged 15 to 17, had their organs harvested before they were murdered. Robert heads back to his boat, trying to convince himself that it’s none of his business. Similarly, Ayisha heads back to San Francisco.
Eventually, neither will be able to refuse the call to destroy ISIS’ organ trafficking trade. Along the way, Eade has plenty of surprises in store, and their quest will take their respective journeys to New York, Athens, Istanbul and elsewhere.
But a twist in the plot of this story presents Robert with a despicable choice that his very life depends upon. Five books removed from Eade’s excellent series debut, An Evil Trade feels just as urgent as the original. This is largely due to the subject matter, which is derived from actual ISIS atrocities. What’s more, Robert is a robust character who is essentially nationless due to the complexities of his trade. While his allies and enemies alike span the globe, the lack of official affiliation with a government entity makes his plight feel especially precarious.
For newcomers to the series, Eade provides just enough backstory to make An Evil Trade a viable entry point. He also uses his platform to illustrate the dangers of competing oligarchs and the manipulation of society and politics to serve their whims from both a national security and societal perspective. The result is a potent narrative that is as informative as it is entertaining.
December 14, 2020
An Evil Trade. Kenneth Eade
Robert Garcia, has a degree of training probably 6% or less have in America. Ex special forces, CIA operative and other clandestine operations very few know even exist. He has become expendable. He knows too much. He has faked his death but the clandestine powers to be took that with a grain of salt. He is now an operator with another organization closely monitored by Paladines old employers. The noose is closing. His newest assignment involves traffickers of human organs. Partially completed, then is arrested an an old homicide warrant in Arizona. He is bailed out, charges dropped. His old employer. There's a catch. His assignment? The assassination of POTUS. This book has two primary themes. Human trafficking, largely unchecked in America with very few prosecutions and the current political climate. An excellent read!!
Robert Garcia, has a degree of training probably 6% or less have in America. Ex special forces, CIA operative and other clandestine operations very few know even exist. He has become expendable. He knows too much. He has faked his death but the clandestine powers to be took that with a grain of salt. He is now an operator with another organization closely monitored by Paladines old employers. The noose is closing. His newest assignment involves traffickers of human organs. Partially completed, then is arrested an an old homicide warrant in Arizona. He is bailed out, charges dropped. His old employer. There's a catch. His assignment? The assassination of POTUS. This book has two primary themes. Human trafficking, largely unchecked in America with very few prosecutions and the current political climate. An excellent read!!
May 13, 2021
Are you kidding me ?
Enjoyed Eades past Palatine books didn't realize he is a woke leftie referencing President Trump the way he did . best President we've had in decades when I realized it I stopped reading and deleted it never to purchase another book from him Eade take your head out of your ass this country is going down . Trump was/ is our last chance. the lies you write in this book was just unbelievable . A real Robert Garcia would never take on the assignment to kill a Trump . He's a patriot and you turned him into a ....... something he would never be
Enjoyed Eades past Palatine books didn't realize he is a woke leftie referencing President Trump the way he did . best President we've had in decades when I realized it I stopped reading and deleted it never to purchase another book from him Eade take your head out of your ass this country is going down . Trump was/ is our last chance. the lies you write in this book was just unbelievable . A real Robert Garcia would never take on the assignment to kill a Trump . He's a patriot and you turned him into a ....... something he would never be
March 20, 2023
Suppose to be an action thriller about organ trafficking instead it is simply a politicized anti-Trump screed.
Joins authors like Stuart Woods (RIP) who never hid his belief that Democrats=GOOD, Republicans=Evil and James Rollins (The Crucible), Steve Berry (The Kaiser's Web) & Daniel Silva (The Cellist) who deviated from the roots to incorporate their Trump hate into their novels.
Vitue-signalling may make these authors feel good & let them bask in the approval of their like-minded colleagues but politics and vitriol have their places but not disguised as novles.
Joins authors like Stuart Woods (RIP) who never hid his belief that Democrats=GOOD, Republicans=Evil and James Rollins (The Crucible), Steve Berry (The Kaiser's Web) & Daniel Silva (The Cellist) who deviated from the roots to incorporate their Trump hate into their novels.
Vitue-signalling may make these authors feel good & let them bask in the approval of their like-minded colleagues but politics and vitriol have their places but not disguised as novles.
January 22, 2021
Unexpected
I love reading about Robert and his missions. He excels at his profession and appears to have no emotional attachment, not to his fishing mentor, not to Joelle, not to his operative peers, or his dog. He's amazing, precise and thorough. After he completed his first mission, and was put in jail, this story took on an eerie familiarity. I kept feeling like his new target was someone we knew. No spoiler alert, but it was completely unexpected, and thrilling.
I love reading about Robert and his missions. He excels at his profession and appears to have no emotional attachment, not to his fishing mentor, not to Joelle, not to his operative peers, or his dog. He's amazing, precise and thorough. After he completed his first mission, and was put in jail, this story took on an eerie familiarity. I kept feeling like his new target was someone we knew. No spoiler alert, but it was completely unexpected, and thrilling.
January 26, 2021
This WAS A Good Series Until It Became Political
Paladine has been one of my favorite hero/anti-hero characters until now. The author has decided to go on a hate-filled tirade against President Donald Trump that is disrespectful of the office and unimaginable in scope.
It’s too bad that Paladine didn’t really die in the bloody attack at the end. As far as I am concerned this is the end for this character and author.
Paladine has been one of my favorite hero/anti-hero characters until now. The author has decided to go on a hate-filled tirade against President Donald Trump that is disrespectful of the office and unimaginable in scope.
It’s too bad that Paladine didn’t really die in the bloody attack at the end. As far as I am concerned this is the end for this character and author.
March 13, 2022
Disappointing
The concept was good, the execution terrible. This book feels as though it has been written by a 12 year old ghostwriter with no understanding of grammar, or the author was drunk when he wrote it. In some instances the sentences made no sense whatsoever and it seems to me that no proofreading had been done at all. Given the good quality of the previous books this one is most disappointing.
The concept was good, the execution terrible. This book feels as though it has been written by a 12 year old ghostwriter with no understanding of grammar, or the author was drunk when he wrote it. In some instances the sentences made no sense whatsoever and it seems to me that no proofreading had been done at all. Given the good quality of the previous books this one is most disappointing.
January 24, 2021
An Evil Trade: Paladine Political Thriller
This book was equally part novel (a great story involving Paladine) and political propaganda for never Trumpers Republicans and Trump haters. This is too bad since this book could have been a powerful story about organ harvesting and human trafficking. Well, President Trump is gone, so, let us unite as a country.
This book was equally part novel (a great story involving Paladine) and political propaganda for never Trumpers Republicans and Trump haters. This is too bad since this book could have been a powerful story about organ harvesting and human trafficking. Well, President Trump is gone, so, let us unite as a country.
January 30, 2021
I loved the paladine series. Got every one the minute it came out. AND THEN: This last one is awful, terrible, waste of time. All it is is a Trump bashing in disguise. Dont spend a dime on it. If i could get my money back i would.
February 11, 2021
Poorly edited and disjointed story. On top of that the author goes on a left wing rant and uses that to justify the actions of Paladine. The whole thing is a waste of time.
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