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Alex Mason #4
Assets and Liabilities
Multiple time USA TODAY & Amazon 5-million copy bestselling authors DAVID ARCHER and BLAKE BANNER have combined forces to create one hell of a thriller series!
ODIN is an organization which is above top secret. It coordinates intelligence from the so-called Five Eyes The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand – and it acts on that intelligence. For that reason it’s level of security is the highest on the planet. Or so they thought, until top ODIN agent Mira Finn was murdered in Paris, her tortured body dragged from the Seine. A handful of people knew she was in France, fewer than that knew what her mission was. Two of them were Alex Mason and Nero, the chief of Odin itself, the other two were General Patrick O’Connor, chief security advisor to the President, and the President himself. One of those four men was the traitor who had leaked Mira’s mission. Of the remaining three, only two were innocent. The other was the scapegoat. Alex Mason knew that was him. He was officially on the run and he had thirty-six hours to find the truth, clear his name and avert a global catastrophe of unprecedented proportions.
ODIN is an organization which is above top secret. It coordinates intelligence from the so-called Five Eyes The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand – and it acts on that intelligence. For that reason it’s level of security is the highest on the planet. Or so they thought, until top ODIN agent Mira Finn was murdered in Paris, her tortured body dragged from the Seine. A handful of people knew she was in France, fewer than that knew what her mission was. Two of them were Alex Mason and Nero, the chief of Odin itself, the other two were General Patrick O’Connor, chief security advisor to the President, and the President himself. One of those four men was the traitor who had leaked Mira’s mission. Of the remaining three, only two were innocent. The other was the scapegoat. Alex Mason knew that was him. He was officially on the run and he had thirty-six hours to find the truth, clear his name and avert a global catastrophe of unprecedented proportions.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2022
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David Archer
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David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
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May 21, 2022
Exciting, frightening, hopeful
Alex Mason loves his country but when he is tapped by a traitor to take the fall for a deep undercover agent's death, he had to work without a playbook. Cut off from support his only friend was MOSSAD in the persona of the daughter of the head of the agency. This book is disturbingly too close to the current state of world affairs. Excellent read.
Alex Mason loves his country but when he is tapped by a traitor to take the fall for a deep undercover agent's death, he had to work without a playbook. Cut off from support his only friend was MOSSAD in the persona of the daughter of the head of the agency. This book is disturbingly too close to the current state of world affairs. Excellent read.
May 25, 2022
Action Packed Thriller:
This is a good story, well told. Excellent pace, and the action keeps you turning pages. The good guys are really good, and the bad guys are really bad.
Of course, you have to engage you suspension of disbelief switch, but that's always the case with this genre of special government agent yarn. As yarn's go, this is a good one.
Alex Mason is set up to take the fall for another agent's capture, torture, and murder, as well as the failure of her mission. The mission was to pick up a package in Paris that is a Russian scientist who is defecting with critical importance to the West and the world. The only way Mason can redeem himself and prove his innocence is to find the package, and save the world. I'll let you guess the outcome.
The story is intelligently written, with all the geography and hardware accurately portrayed. It grabs you and keeps you hooked, as much with the author's style as with the plot.
Try it. You'll like it.
This is a good story, well told. Excellent pace, and the action keeps you turning pages. The good guys are really good, and the bad guys are really bad.
Of course, you have to engage you suspension of disbelief switch, but that's always the case with this genre of special government agent yarn. As yarn's go, this is a good one.
Alex Mason is set up to take the fall for another agent's capture, torture, and murder, as well as the failure of her mission. The mission was to pick up a package in Paris that is a Russian scientist who is defecting with critical importance to the West and the world. The only way Mason can redeem himself and prove his innocence is to find the package, and save the world. I'll let you guess the outcome.
The story is intelligently written, with all the geography and hardware accurately portrayed. It grabs you and keeps you hooked, as much with the author's style as with the plot.
Try it. You'll like it.
May 28, 2022
Gripping storyline
Yet again Alex Mason and his friends have to fight the deadliest opponent's they have ever come across which happens to be the might of the USA government and law enforcement agencies,whilst trying to stop the Russians from launching nuclear weapons from a satellite which is invisible to radars because of it's stealth technology and thus saving the world from Armageddon.
Frightening thing about this book is the fact that e everything which is being described could actually happen for real,very thought provoking.
Yet again Alex Mason and his friends have to fight the deadliest opponent's they have ever come across which happens to be the might of the USA government and law enforcement agencies,whilst trying to stop the Russians from launching nuclear weapons from a satellite which is invisible to radars because of it's stealth technology and thus saving the world from Armageddon.
Frightening thing about this book is the fact that e everything which is being described could actually happen for real,very thought provoking.
July 27, 2022
Real Thriller
This author takes you once again on an frightening, and thrilling adventure. I could travel to the locations described in this plot, and not feel unfamiliar. He described them so well.
As always,the main characters are so strong uncompromising and skilled, yet vulnerable. I love following them from one adventure to another. I worry about them as if they real, and I personally know them.
This plot is so scary. Could it really happen? If so, I would hope there is an Alex, Gillian and ODIN to save us.
This author takes you once again on an frightening, and thrilling adventure. I could travel to the locations described in this plot, and not feel unfamiliar. He described them so well.
As always,the main characters are so strong uncompromising and skilled, yet vulnerable. I love following them from one adventure to another. I worry about them as if they real, and I personally know them.
This plot is so scary. Could it really happen? If so, I would hope there is an Alex, Gillian and ODIN to save us.
August 1, 2022
Assets - Thrilling
I mean it! This was a tru thriller. Fast paced with hardly enough time to catch your breath!!! Some of the twists had to be reread and I had to slow it down in my mind to make sense of it BUT it was there. Right there! Very enjoyable read. I always love the plot of your stories. You give us just enough to make the gambit plausible but not sliding into mockery. Thank you!❤️
I mean it! This was a tru thriller. Fast paced with hardly enough time to catch your breath!!! Some of the twists had to be reread and I had to slow it down in my mind to make sense of it BUT it was there. Right there! Very enjoyable read. I always love the plot of your stories. You give us just enough to make the gambit plausible but not sliding into mockery. Thank you!❤️
May 1, 2023
Tomorrow’s Battle Told With Today’s Global Players
Banner & Archer deliver a timely battle story set with today’s politicians & Military strategist at a pace that you will enjoy into the night. Alex Mason becomes larger than life in book 4 with the help of an Israeli ally that together uncover and solve a corrupt plan for space weapons to create a New World Order. The ending will surprise the reader.
Banner & Archer deliver a timely battle story set with today’s politicians & Military strategist at a pace that you will enjoy into the night. Alex Mason becomes larger than life in book 4 with the help of an Israeli ally that together uncover and solve a corrupt plan for space weapons to create a New World Order. The ending will surprise the reader.
April 8, 2024
It's almost like the authors were seeing inside Putin today
I love suspense novels and this one was superior! Putin is power hungry, wanting his Russian Empire to be large and great again during his reign. Mason and Gallin working together again to read Putin's tea leaves and to foil his latest plot against the Western World. But can they put all the pieces together in time? A great read for those who relish suspense novels.
I love suspense novels and this one was superior! Putin is power hungry, wanting his Russian Empire to be large and great again during his reign. Mason and Gallin working together again to read Putin's tea leaves and to foil his latest plot against the Western World. But can they put all the pieces together in time? A great read for those who relish suspense novels.
May 19, 2022
Big step up
The authors have stepped up their game. By far the most involving book. Characters more 3 dimensional and story more engaging. Over the top, sure, but some tension and reader involvement. Definitely more than the first 3! The smoldering relationship needs to be consummated, I’m guessing that happens in number 5. A good quick read.
The authors have stepped up their game. By far the most involving book. Characters more 3 dimensional and story more engaging. Over the top, sure, but some tension and reader involvement. Definitely more than the first 3! The smoldering relationship needs to be consummated, I’m guessing that happens in number 5. A good quick read.
May 25, 2022
Assets and Liabilities David Archer Blake Banner
Alex Mason is being used as a traitor to take the fall for another agents death. What ensues is a read of unimaginable acts of deception and treason. POTUS is being used, manipulated by people he trusted. A strike is in place to cause the deaths of millions of people. An excellent read!! Enjoyed immensely!!
Alex Mason is being used as a traitor to take the fall for another agents death. What ensues is a read of unimaginable acts of deception and treason. POTUS is being used, manipulated by people he trusted. A strike is in place to cause the deaths of millions of people. An excellent read!! Enjoyed immensely!!
May 25, 2022
All Assets, No Liabilities
A ripped-from-the-headlines plot. The phrase is trite and over-used but here it’s very accurate — and the story is all the more believable and exciting for it’s likeness to the real-world. Well-crafted characters + well-written text = well-satisfied readers.
A ripped-from-the-headlines plot. The phrase is trite and over-used but here it’s very accurate — and the story is all the more believable and exciting for it’s likeness to the real-world. Well-crafted characters + well-written text = well-satisfied readers.
July 4, 2022
Archer is always a good read.
I enjoy the plot build up and the character has engaging personality. It is troubling that the fictional situations are close to reality. Anyway it makes me think there really might be a acceptable ending to the current happenings. Always enjoy this author’s books a great diversion from daily worries.
I enjoy the plot build up and the character has engaging personality. It is troubling that the fictional situations are close to reality. Anyway it makes me think there really might be a acceptable ending to the current happenings. Always enjoy this author’s books a great diversion from daily worries.
July 11, 2022
almost but not quite
This book didn’t reach the hight I expected. The story is a bit far fetched, some of the battles (2 people attacking 60) are less logical and in general it was a bit less convincing.
I really wanted it to be as good as book 3 but I guess it didn’t meet my expectations and in general was just a bit to much for me.
happens hope book 5 will be better.
This book didn’t reach the hight I expected. The story is a bit far fetched, some of the battles (2 people attacking 60) are less logical and in general it was a bit less convincing.
I really wanted it to be as good as book 3 but I guess it didn’t meet my expectations and in general was just a bit to much for me.
happens hope book 5 will be better.
November 13, 2023
Rapid Action Thriller
I am loving this series. The action is non-stop set in a contemporary political environment where powerful people play with our lives. What they haven't factored in is the determination and audacity of the cat loving Alex Mason who fabulously disrupts their plans using whatever is available.
I am loving this series. The action is non-stop set in a contemporary political environment where powerful people play with our lives. What they haven't factored in is the determination and audacity of the cat loving Alex Mason who fabulously disrupts their plans using whatever is available.
January 22, 2026
Just keeps getting better
Brilliant plot, excitement and the twistiest, turniest most descriptive story. Read alone or if you're a bit OCD like me buy the whole series and have one helluva binge fest. Highly recommended. If you like Reacher, Sam Pope, John Milton, Beatrix Rose and all our other potential saviours out there, you'll love Alex Mason. He ,da , boy!!!!
Brilliant plot, excitement and the twistiest, turniest most descriptive story. Read alone or if you're a bit OCD like me buy the whole series and have one helluva binge fest. Highly recommended. If you like Reacher, Sam Pope, John Milton, Beatrix Rose and all our other potential saviours out there, you'll love Alex Mason. He ,da , boy!!!!
May 24, 2022
Oh my! What a story!
This is a scary plot that makes you wonder how much truth might be hidden in our government! With Putin trying to destroy Ukraine, you can see this scenario really happening!
This is a scary plot that makes you wonder how much truth might be hidden in our government! With Putin trying to destroy Ukraine, you can see this scenario really happening!
May 25, 2022
Ukrainian real time—magnified
The Russians really up the ante making Ukraine look like a school yard fight and knees scraped. Almost psychic in timing with current events and international intrigue we see on the five o’clock news.
The Russians really up the ante making Ukraine look like a school yard fight and knees scraped. Almost psychic in timing with current events and international intrigue we see on the five o’clock news.
May 25, 2022
Scary stuff!
This could have been ripped from the headlines. Watching what is happening in the world right now, makes one wonder just how close we could be to having this story come true!
This could have been ripped from the headlines. Watching what is happening in the world right now, makes one wonder just how close we could be to having this story come true!
May 28, 2022
Alex Mason, Mira, Aila, Nero and a bunch of other villains collide!!!
Like any other Alex Mason thriller, Odin cannot leave Alex alone for too long as another tragedy unfolds and it is in hyperdrive!!!
Like any other Alex Mason thriller, Odin cannot leave Alex alone for too long as another tragedy unfolds and it is in hyperdrive!!!
May 31, 2022
All i can say is ...WOW!.
If this was an aircraft, it'd definitely be rated as a "fast-mover!! " Great characters, great story-line, great everything! Exciting, intense, and as "unputdownable" as any thriller I've read, in a long, long time.
If this was an aircraft, it'd definitely be rated as a "fast-mover!! " Great characters, great story-line, great everything! Exciting, intense, and as "unputdownable" as any thriller I've read, in a long, long time.
June 2, 2022
Assets and Liabilities
A scary story that even though it is fictional could be closer to reality than we would like to admit. The characters are similar to the actual people pulling the levers and switches. Does not make you overly comfortable!
A scary story that even though it is fictional could be closer to reality than we would like to admit. The characters are similar to the actual people pulling the levers and switches. Does not make you overly comfortable!
June 3, 2022
Look out people the world is nuts
The story is possible and governments here and around the world need to wake. up to the reality that we are facing serious trouble. This story spins a good yarn that needs to be considered possible and disastrous.
The story is possible and governments here and around the world need to wake. up to the reality that we are facing serious trouble. This story spins a good yarn that needs to be considered possible and disastrous.
June 13, 2022
This series is just good. I prepared myself because I was fully aware that I would probably not put this book down and I was correct. Action in spades, great characters, etc. I will be awaiting the next book and I will again make sure I have nothing to do for several hours
July 18, 2022
Really good
From the characters to the plot altogether enjoyable. I especially enjoyed the banter between Alex and Gallen. And with the way Putin is acting these days the story is so believable.
From the characters to the plot altogether enjoyable. I especially enjoyed the banter between Alex and Gallen. And with the way Putin is acting these days the story is so believable.
July 24, 2022
Good read
Creative writing and excellent thriller. Lots of thought brought forward into how a dictatorship with an uncontrollable head of state could possibly bring the Western World to its demise.
Creative writing and excellent thriller. Lots of thought brought forward into how a dictatorship with an uncontrollable head of state could possibly bring the Western World to its demise.
July 31, 2022
Wow. What a waKeup call
Very possible doomsday tale too clever and realistic in our future. Love our heroes. Great adventure and daring. Look forward to new adventure. Wi!l hard to top.
Very possible doomsday tale too clever and realistic in our future. Love our heroes. Great adventure and daring. Look forward to new adventure. Wi!l hard to top.
August 6, 2022
A little top far fetched but a great read
For example, 30 days advanced warninng comes down to 30 seconds to save western civilazation and rescue the President by elimanating 100 mercenaries!
For example, 30 days advanced warninng comes down to 30 seconds to save western civilazation and rescue the President by elimanating 100 mercenaries!
August 9, 2022
GREAT READ
This was a well written exciting book that is hard to put down. Lots of twists and turns. This is one of the best mysteries that I have read. I highly recommend this book.
This was a well written exciting book that is hard to put down. Lots of twists and turns. This is one of the best mysteries that I have read. I highly recommend this book.
October 14, 2022
Best Yet
Page turning, fast paced, action packed st
ory with a scary parallel to today's political situation. Finally. Seeing characters development - but come on this platonic relationship needs to evolve. Looking forward to the next one.
Page turning, fast paced, action packed st
ory with a scary parallel to today's political situation. Finally. Seeing characters development - but come on this platonic relationship needs to evolve. Looking forward to the next one.
November 8, 2022
I love this series. So full of non stop action and excitement. It’s Bond/ Bourne and Reacher rolled into one.
With interplay with Gallin it’s so engaging. I literally couldn’t put the book down.
David and Blake are a collaboration to be reckoned with.
With interplay with Gallin it’s so engaging. I literally couldn’t put the book down.
David and Blake are a collaboration to be reckoned with.
November 26, 2022
Scary look at today's political situation
I like the main characters and their slowly developing relationship. The political situations are a little too realistic for comfort. It does make you ponder where we are going as a society.
I like the main characters and their slowly developing relationship. The political situations are a little too realistic for comfort. It does make you ponder where we are going as a society.
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