From the author of the bestselling Beneath a Scarlet Sky comes Robin Monarch "A true juggernaut . . . pure adrenaline in print . . . a Jason Bourne for the new millennium." ―James Rollins
While conducting top-secret negotiations aboard a tanker in the South China Sea, the U.S. Secretary of State and the foreign ministers of China and India are kidnapped, and the tanker they are on is hijacked. The "Sons of Prophecy" take responsibility and issue an ultimatum: If their demands are not met in seven days, the three will be beheaded live on the Internet.
With the presidential election in only eight days, sitting President Sands, about to leave office, calls in former CIA operative and master thief Robin Monarch and convinces him to save the diplomats before the threatened execution.
In Outlaw , Monarch and his counterpart, a mysterious Chinese agent named Song Le, embark upon a dangerous journey into the underbelly of Southeast Asia, a world of corrupt Vietnamese Army officers, fanatical pirates, Hong Kong triad leaders, and volatile mercenaries living around the red light districts of Thailand. As they get closer and closer, with time quickly running out, Monarch learns that the daring kidnapping and ransom pot diabolical plot is only a front. Behind it is another plot, one designed to alter the outcome of the election itself, a conspiracy that reaches deep inside the White House, back to the very people who hired Monarch in the first place.
From Publishers Weekly
Sullivan skillfully handles familiar plot elements and characters in his exciting second Robin Monarch novel (after 2012's Rogue). While the U.S. secretary of state, Agnes Lawton, is secretly negotiating with the foreign ministers of China and India aboard a freighter in the South China Sea, armed terrorists seize the ship. The group claiming responsibility, the Sons of Prophecy, demands the release of all political prisoners in the U.S., China, and India, as well as a ransom of $500 million from each country. Meanwhile, the man pulling the intricate strings of the operation, wealthy Cantonese triad chief Long Chan-Juan (aka the Moon Dragon), has a multilayered plan that he expects will secure him billions of dollars and immense power. Ex-CIA agent Monarch and Chinese Ministry of State Security agent Song Le have less than five days to save Lawton and the others. Thriller fans fond of high-stakes rescue scenarios will be more than satisfied. Agent: Meg Ruley, Jane Rotrosen Agency. (Oct.)
From Booklist
Sullivan’s fine follow-up to the stellar Rogue (2012) continues the adventures of former CIA operative and master thief Robin Monarch. A secret meeting on a tanker in the South China Sea brings together the foreign ministers of China and India, along with the U.S. secretary of state. They are meeting to discuss a sinister project that has been given the green light, but before the details are on the table, the tanker is raided, and the various envoys are kidnapped. An outrageous ransom demand forces the U.S. president to make a bold move and hire Monarch to stage a rescue. For the operation to be successful, Monarch must work with allies from the other countries, but can he trust them? Sullivan has created a fine adventure-thriller hero in Monarch, who fits perfectly into the Ludlum or Vince Flynn mode. The action and the surprises are nonstop. Readers will demand the next one in the series, pronto. --Jeff Ayers
Review
“Action-packed . . . Comparisons to Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne series are justified.” ― Associated Press on Rogue
“[Sullivan] takes his game to an entirely new and higher level. He never hits a low point, never trips, and never stops…the conclusion will leave you impatiently waiting for the next installment. Don't peek, but read.” ― Bookreporter.com on Rogue
“This lightning-fast read brings to mind Robert Ludlum and Mission Impossible-- and will definitely appeal to adrenalin junkies.” ― Booklist on Rogue
“Fast moving and well-written! Rogue reminds me of the Bourne books and movies.” ― James Patterson on Rogue
About the Author
Author of the bestsellingnovel Beneath a Scarlet Sky , MARK SULLIVAN is also the author of the Robin Monarch thrillers ( Rogue , Outlaw , and Thief ) as well as the coauthor with James Patterson of the several bestsellers in the "Private" series. He lives in Bozeman, Montanta.
Description:
From the author of the bestselling Beneath a Scarlet Sky comes Robin Monarch "A true juggernaut . . . pure adrenaline in print . . . a Jason Bourne for the new millennium." ―James Rollins
While conducting top-secret negotiations aboard a tanker in the South China Sea, the U.S. Secretary of State and the foreign ministers of China and India are kidnapped, and the tanker they are on is hijacked. The "Sons of Prophecy" take responsibility and issue an ultimatum: If their demands are not met in seven days, the three will be beheaded live on the Internet.
With the presidential election in only eight days, sitting President Sands, about to leave office, calls in former CIA operative and master thief Robin Monarch and convinces him to save the diplomats before the threatened execution.
In Outlaw , Monarch and his counterpart, a mysterious Chinese agent named Song Le, embark upon a dangerous journey into the underbelly of Southeast Asia, a world of corrupt Vietnamese Army officers, fanatical pirates, Hong Kong triad leaders, and volatile mercenaries living around the red light districts of Thailand. As they get closer and closer, with time quickly running out, Monarch learns that the daring kidnapping and ransom pot diabolical plot is only a front. Behind it is another plot, one designed to alter the outcome of the election itself, a conspiracy that reaches deep inside the White House, back to the very people who hired Monarch in the first place.
From Publishers Weekly
Sullivan skillfully handles familiar plot elements and characters in his exciting second Robin Monarch novel (after 2012's Rogue). While the U.S. secretary of state, Agnes Lawton, is secretly negotiating with the foreign ministers of China and India aboard a freighter in the South China Sea, armed terrorists seize the ship. The group claiming responsibility, the Sons of Prophecy, demands the release of all political prisoners in the U.S., China, and India, as well as a ransom of $500 million from each country. Meanwhile, the man pulling the intricate strings of the operation, wealthy Cantonese triad chief Long Chan-Juan (aka the Moon Dragon), has a multilayered plan that he expects will secure him billions of dollars and immense power. Ex-CIA agent Monarch and Chinese Ministry of State Security agent Song Le have less than five days to save Lawton and the others. Thriller fans fond of high-stakes rescue scenarios will be more than satisfied. Agent: Meg Ruley, Jane Rotrosen Agency. (Oct.)
From Booklist
Sullivan’s fine follow-up to the stellar Rogue (2012) continues the adventures of former CIA operative and master thief Robin Monarch. A secret meeting on a tanker in the South China Sea brings together the foreign ministers of China and India, along with the U.S. secretary of state. They are meeting to discuss a sinister project that has been given the green light, but before the details are on the table, the tanker is raided, and the various envoys are kidnapped. An outrageous ransom demand forces the U.S. president to make a bold move and hire Monarch to stage a rescue. For the operation to be successful, Monarch must work with allies from the other countries, but can he trust them? Sullivan has created a fine adventure-thriller hero in Monarch, who fits perfectly into the Ludlum or Vince Flynn mode. The action and the surprises are nonstop. Readers will demand the next one in the series, pronto. --Jeff Ayers
Review
“Action-packed . . . Comparisons to Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne series are justified.” ― Associated Press on Rogue
“[Sullivan] takes his game to an entirely new and higher level. He never hits a low point, never trips, and never stops…the conclusion will leave you impatiently waiting for the next installment. Don't peek, but read.” ― Bookreporter.com on Rogue
“This lightning-fast read brings to mind Robert Ludlum and Mission Impossible-- and will definitely appeal to adrenalin junkies.” ― Booklist on Rogue
“Fast moving and well-written! Rogue reminds me of the Bourne books and movies.” ― James Patterson on Rogue
About the Author
Author of the bestsellingnovel Beneath a Scarlet Sky , MARK SULLIVAN is also the author of the Robin Monarch thrillers ( Rogue , Outlaw , and Thief ) as well as the coauthor with James Patterson of the several bestsellers in the "Private" series. He lives in Bozeman, Montanta.