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Black Friday: A Boston Brahmin novel
The Boston Brahmin return in the newest standalone thriller from international bestselling author Bobby Akart.America's worst nightmare has become a reality. An unknown terrorist threat lurks in the shadows and holds a knife against a nation's throat on the busiest retail shopping day of the year. As Americans embark on holiday travels and time with family, multiple targets are identified and terrorist assets are in place to strike.International bestselling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, has delivered just-one-more-chapter thrillers to readers in 245 countries and territories worldwide."There are very few authors who consistently delivers novels that I simply have to finish within 48 hours, but Bobby Akart is one of those authors."As events unfold, President Henry Winthrop Sargent IV, and his young family find themselves in peril. Coming off an international incident which threatened to devolve into war with China, Sarge now must defend the country from terrorists whose tactics tear his heart out. A kidnapping. A bomb. A geopolitical threat. And a geopolitical adversary threaten to destroy a nation barely recovering from turmoil"I have read most of what Tom Clancy wrote and he was my favorite author ... was. Bobby Akard is a writer who is on a level of Tom Clancy!"The question is ... Who's behind the plot? Is it a new foe, or an old enemy. Sarge's past may come back to haunt him with deadly consequences for his family. In Black Friday, Bobby Akart roars though this nonstop action full of political intrigue, twisted betrayals, and ultimate revenge. The list of suspects is long but never forget ... the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
377 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 26, 2021
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Bobby Akart
99 books407 followersInternational bestselling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, delivers up-all-night thrillers to readers in 245 countries and territories worldwide. He's achieved Amazon Top 5 Author status in both fiction and non-fiction genres, Amazon Kindle All Star and Top 50 Amazon Author (#35) and Top 25 Best Selling Book on Amazon Charts (Yellowstone #25).
"He's right up there with James Patterson, David Baldacci, Brad Thor and others that write thrillers. To me he actually surpasses them.”
He has written more than 80 novels in the disaster, survival, medical and political thriller genres.
"He's right up there with James Patterson, David Baldacci, Brad Thor and others that write thrillers. To me he actually surpasses them.”
He has written more than 80 novels in the disaster, survival, medical and political thriller genres.
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February 9, 2025
An Ending to Ponder
Black Friday, book 8 of the Boston Brahmin Political Thrillers series opens with explosive action and doesn't stop until the end of the book. I had to take breaks to let my blood pressure come back down and my breathing to regulate. When Bobby Akart wants to write a thriller, he takes his job seriously.
Sarge, Henry Winthrop Sargeant, is in the last two months of his Presidency and is fighting to bring the Pacific States back into the fold of the United States of America.
The legislative vote is a nail-biter. Sarge's administrative team feels like they've got enough votes locked in on their side. As they get closer to the vote, something doesn't seem right. The Admin team double-checks each person's vote and it appears to be a tighter race than they had expected.
When voting is finished, the Pacific States have won the right to join the Union under their own terms. Terms that are completely unacceptable to Sarge. He decides to hold off on signing the bill, a move called, "A Pocket Veto."
Events in the life of the First Family go haywire from here on. Sarge and his closest allies are ambushed at Camp David. The women of the Loyal Nine go on a Black Friday shopping trip to a mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and Julia and Rose are kidnapped.
I kid you not; the resolution to the story is a compulsive read that will keep your teeth grinding and your hands sweating and leave you like a wrung-out washcloth, and limp and draped over your chair.
In other words, you'll love this book! And it's a pity that this is the end of the series. But you know Bobby Akart, he'll be working on another great one to catch your attention. I highly recommend this series.
Black Friday, book 8 of the Boston Brahmin Political Thrillers series opens with explosive action and doesn't stop until the end of the book. I had to take breaks to let my blood pressure come back down and my breathing to regulate. When Bobby Akart wants to write a thriller, he takes his job seriously.
Sarge, Henry Winthrop Sargeant, is in the last two months of his Presidency and is fighting to bring the Pacific States back into the fold of the United States of America.
The legislative vote is a nail-biter. Sarge's administrative team feels like they've got enough votes locked in on their side. As they get closer to the vote, something doesn't seem right. The Admin team double-checks each person's vote and it appears to be a tighter race than they had expected.
When voting is finished, the Pacific States have won the right to join the Union under their own terms. Terms that are completely unacceptable to Sarge. He decides to hold off on signing the bill, a move called, "A Pocket Veto."
Events in the life of the First Family go haywire from here on. Sarge and his closest allies are ambushed at Camp David. The women of the Loyal Nine go on a Black Friday shopping trip to a mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and Julia and Rose are kidnapped.
I kid you not; the resolution to the story is a compulsive read that will keep your teeth grinding and your hands sweating and leave you like a wrung-out washcloth, and limp and draped over your chair.
In other words, you'll love this book! And it's a pity that this is the end of the series. But you know Bobby Akart, he'll be working on another great one to catch your attention. I highly recommend this series.
December 1, 2021
Fantastic
I love every book Bobby Akart puts out! Every book brings you into the series like your the actual characters going through all the ups and downs.. The Brahmin series is amazing so much thought and care with every detail
I love every book Bobby Akart puts out! Every book brings you into the series like your the actual characters going through all the ups and downs.. The Brahmin series is amazing so much thought and care with every detail
November 29, 2021
Bobby Akart is BACK!!
Now this is the Bobby Akart style of writing I have been missing. The storyteller has returned. There were no superheroes or families who know all have all and do all. What you are getting is a good book to read. Thank you.
As you can see, I enjoyed the book. It was fast paced, riveting and kept me interested from start to finished. Plus I had the opportunity to revisit characters I missed. This is the style of writing I enjoy. Definitely recommend. I know it said this was a standalone book, but you will enjoy it more knowing the back story so get the whole series and be prepared for a adventure.
Now this is the Bobby Akart style of writing I have been missing. The storyteller has returned. There were no superheroes or families who know all have all and do all. What you are getting is a good book to read. Thank you.
As you can see, I enjoyed the book. It was fast paced, riveting and kept me interested from start to finished. Plus I had the opportunity to revisit characters I missed. This is the style of writing I enjoy. Definitely recommend. I know it said this was a standalone book, but you will enjoy it more knowing the back story so get the whole series and be prepared for a adventure.
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November 30, 2021It's good to see Sarge and the gang back in action!
President Henry Winthrop Sergent IV was looking forward to life past the Presidency. Just short weeks remained after the Holidays - if he could survive them! Nail biting action in a country torn in two, fighting for its identity. Sarge and the Elite Eight fight to save the country and his family. I couldn't put it down. It just never stopped! All my favorite characters returned like no time has passed! Some of the best written action sequences I've read since Clancy! Choose Freedom!
President Henry Winthrop Sergent IV was looking forward to life past the Presidency. Just short weeks remained after the Holidays - if he could survive them! Nail biting action in a country torn in two, fighting for its identity. Sarge and the Elite Eight fight to save the country and his family. I couldn't put it down. It just never stopped! All my favorite characters returned like no time has passed! Some of the best written action sequences I've read since Clancy! Choose Freedom!
October 13, 2022
Awesome!!!!
Strange how this book coincides with what is going on now, politically. It makes you stop and think about how corrupt the government really is. Bobby Akart knows his stuff btw. I looked up several subjects he wrote about, including the Boston Brahmin. It really does exist. He made the characters come to life. This would be great for a movie. One more book left in this series,,,, I have a feeling devastation will rear its ugly head for Sarge or Drew. We'll see!! I hate to see this series come to an end.
Strange how this book coincides with what is going on now, politically. It makes you stop and think about how corrupt the government really is. Bobby Akart knows his stuff btw. I looked up several subjects he wrote about, including the Boston Brahmin. It really does exist. He made the characters come to life. This would be great for a movie. One more book left in this series,,,, I have a feeling devastation will rear its ugly head for Sarge or Drew. We'll see!! I hate to see this series come to an end.
December 14, 2021
Welcome back to the Brahmans. Black Friday, 2024 was supposed to be a fun time for the President and his family. He was going to take the guys and go hunting and the girls were going to take the kids and go to the mall. Assassins have plans too. Plan A is to kill the President and plan B is to kidnap Julia. Sarge survived, but Julia and Rose got kidnapped. Time for the Loyal Nine to do what they do best.
November 28, 2021
Black days...
Another great book, Black Friday was enthralling! I just wish it was longer. Bobby Akart continues to deliver the top thrillers of the year, year after year! The humor that subtly shines through his books continues... I love that this was published on Black Friday!
Another great book, Black Friday was enthralling! I just wish it was longer. Bobby Akart continues to deliver the top thrillers of the year, year after year! The humor that subtly shines through his books continues... I love that this was published on Black Friday!
February 12, 2022
Great Cliffhanger
As usual, Akart has put a strong plot and interesting characters together into a well-devised plot. With an end to the apocalypse caused by the cyber attack, he focuses on politics and plots. While a bit overblown, the good guys manage to save the country without a hair out of place. It's a fun read.
As usual, Akart has put a strong plot and interesting characters together into a well-devised plot. With an end to the apocalypse caused by the cyber attack, he focuses on politics and plots. While a bit overblown, the good guys manage to save the country without a hair out of place. It's a fun read.
April 17, 2023
Political thriller
I thought this series ended with book 7 but I was happily wrong and am glad to revisit the Loyal Nine. In fact, I hope there is another one to come to put a c!owe on this chapter. The Loyal Nine and their families have been targeted for assassination and their survival is very much in question. Full of action.
I thought this series ended with book 7 but I was happily wrong and am glad to revisit the Loyal Nine. In fact, I hope there is another one to come to put a c!owe on this chapter. The Loyal Nine and their families have been targeted for assassination and their survival is very much in question. Full of action.
September 4, 2024
An attack against the President, his family and members of the Loyal Nine is bad enough but when the person carrying it out was once a friend and ally that betrayal cuts deeper. When a perceived slight manifests into a murderous rage, revenge becomes the only option. This book is an edge of your seat page turner that will grab your attention from the get go. I enjoyed this book a lot.
June 28, 2025
Awesome read
It was hard to put this series down! I loved how people came together to get out of the mess the country was in. It does bother me t
hat someone has the power to cause such devastating damage to our county, especially an American citizen! But the eletist has the money and power to accomplish anything! Love reading Bobby Akart series.
It was hard to put this series down! I loved how people came together to get out of the mess the country was in. It does bother me t
hat someone has the power to cause such devastating damage to our county, especially an American citizen! But the eletist has the money and power to accomplish anything! Love reading Bobby Akart series.
November 27, 2021
More Please
I will not post a spoiler. I will say it was a great twist, out of left field read. I love all of Mr. Akart's books but I really wish he would stop leaving me hanging and already confirm the next book.
I will not post a spoiler. I will say it was a great twist, out of left field read. I love all of Mr. Akart's books but I really wish he would stop leaving me hanging and already confirm the next book.
December 3, 2021
Another Akart political thriller.
I couldn't put this book down, and read it into the wee hours. Sarge is such a mesmerizing character from the Boston Brahman series, I'd vote for him as president in real life. A smooth reading thriller.
I couldn't put this book down, and read it into the wee hours. Sarge is such a mesmerizing character from the Boston Brahman series, I'd vote for him as president in real life. A smooth reading thriller.
January 24, 2022
great read
Bobby has done it again. He gets you from the start of his books and you can’t put them down. So many nights of not getting enough sleep but we’ll worth it. Now on to find another one to read.
Bobby has done it again. He gets you from the start of his books and you can’t put them down. So many nights of not getting enough sleep but we’ll worth it. Now on to find another one to read.
February 9, 2022
very Realistic
All of Bobby Akart’s books are fantastic! He gives his each character a real personality and infuses every chapter with realism and excitement. I always have trouble putting his books down to sleep, because they always keep me on the edge of my seat!
All of Bobby Akart’s books are fantastic! He gives his each character a real personality and infuses every chapter with realism and excitement. I always have trouble putting his books down to sleep, because they always keep me on the edge of my seat!
June 16, 2022
an interesting read
Bobby Akart is a very prolific author. I’ve read 90% of his books. I really enjoy this series. This book though, I didn’t enjoy as much as the others. It’s still worth the read.
Bobby Akart is a very prolific author. I’ve read 90% of his books. I really enjoy this series. This book though, I didn’t enjoy as much as the others. It’s still worth the read.
July 28, 2022
Great!
This was great book that finishes a great series. My only complaint is that both the book and the series ended too soon! If there were an Oscar for book series this would vet it!!
This was great book that finishes a great series. My only complaint is that both the book and the series ended too soon! If there were an Oscar for book series this would vet it!!
November 26, 2021
Bobby Akarts best book ever, until he writes his Next Best Book Ever!
December 4, 2021
Great series
Very well written, action from start to finish. Bobby Akart is a great author and his books are very believable fiction. I highly recommend this series.
Very well written, action from start to finish. Bobby Akart is a great author and his books are very believable fiction. I highly recommend this series.
December 6, 2021
Fast moving
Hard to put down. Fast action fun to read. Can't wait for the sequel to come out. Very believable. Yes
Hard to put down. Fast action fun to read. Can't wait for the sequel to come out. Very believable. Yes
December 8, 2021
Bitter revenge
Black Friday is darker than it has ever been, when a plot explodes to take out the Loyal Nine. Will it succeed or will the intrepid group stand fast?
Black Friday is darker than it has ever been, when a plot explodes to take out the Loyal Nine. Will it succeed or will the intrepid group stand fast?
December 15, 2021
Bitter Revenge: Black Friday is darker than it has ever been, when a plot explodes to take out the Loyal Nine. Will it succeed or will the intrepid group stand fast?
January 10, 2022
Better and better
The characters and twists and turns are still forging ahead, these 8 books in. Can't wait for the next book.
The characters and twists and turns are still forging ahead, these 8 books in. Can't wait for the next book.
February 7, 2022
Another great read
I always Bobby Akart's books. This one was less graphic than some but more sensitive. I love the loyal nine
I always Bobby Akart's books. This one was less graphic than some but more sensitive. I love the loyal nine
February 9, 2022
Another great chapter of this story. Choose Freedom
March 26, 2022
Another great book in the series though I feel it finished kind of abruptly without any real details.
May 4, 2022
Great book
Love all of his work
Finished the book in only 2 days thoroughly enjoyed the story and characters. Hope it continues
Love all of his work
Finished the book in only 2 days thoroughly enjoyed the story and characters. Hope it continues
November 22, 2023
Five star
Great "sequel" ending book for Boston Brahmin. Could actually be believable considering the state of our nation today. Completely possible.
Great "sequel" ending book for Boston Brahmin. Could actually be believable considering the state of our nation today. Completely possible.
February 11, 2024
What a whirlwind
I very much enjoyed this thriller, action-packed intensity filled with an emotional charge. Lives are in danger and the past returns to the present.
I very much enjoyed this thriller, action-packed intensity filled with an emotional charge. Lives are in danger and the past returns to the present.
October 7, 2025
Incredible
Reading constantly from afternoon to almost AM, I reached the end, but the story ended with a . . . .
Reading constantly from afternoon to almost AM, I reached the end, but the story ended with a . . . .
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