Brett Battles – författare

Three jobs, no questions. That’s the deal Jonathan Quinn—freelance operative and professional “cleaner”—has struck with his client at the Office. But his first assignment in rural Ireland unexpectedly results in four dead bodies to dispose of—and leads him to an astounding mystery about to spin wildly out of control.Now Quinn, along with his colleague and girlfriend, the lethal Orlando, has a new mission: find and protect a U.N. aide worker who has suddenly disappeared from her assignment in war-torn Africa. If it were only that easy. Soon Quinn and Orlando will unearth a horrifying plot that is about to reach stage critical for a gathering of world leaders—and an act of terror more cunning, and more insidious, than anyone can foresee.

Attention all Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher fans - this is the book for you! This is a thriller in every sense of the word, with double-backs and triple crosses galore. Add a razor sharp plot and you've got one hell of a ride!'Break-neck pacing, colourful locales and dizzying plot twists make the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller genre.' -- Publishers Weekly'Battles keeps layering on the suspense until you can hardly breathe' -- Linwood Barclay'This book is a pure delight.' - Jeffrey Deaver'Who needs Lee Child when Battles is about?' -- ***** Reader review'Awesome - the style is crisp and the story fast paced with more twists and turns than a stream' -- ***** Reader review'Fabulous book, couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review'Excellent. Loved it' -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************JONATHAN QUINN KEEPS PEOPLE'S SECRETS. NOW SOMEONE IS ABOUT TO UNCOVER HIS.Professional 'cleaner' Jonathan Quinn's latest job is a strange one: find and remove the remains of a body hidden twenty years ago inside the walls of a London building, before the building is demolished.But Quinn and his team are being watched.Suddenly caught in the crossfire between two dangerous rivals, Quinn must unravel the identity of the body and why it still poses so great a threat even in death. Because a plot stretching from the former Soviet Union to Hong Kong, from Paris to London, from Los Angeles to Maine is rapidly falling apart.And Quinn hasn't just been hired to tie up loose ends - he is one.

Bestselling author Brett Battles takes us on a brilliantly nerve-wracking journey in this hypnotically captivating espionage thriller, jam-packed with twists and turns and fascinating characters. Fans of Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher will not be disappointed!'Razor-sharp prose bites deep, cuts to a raw nerve and leaves you...craving more. Just don't say I didn't warn you.' -- James Rollins'Break-neck pacing, colourful locales and dizzying plot twists make the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller genre.' -- Publishers Weekly'The plot kept me guessing through to the last three or four chapters. Really, really a super read. I loved it!!' -- ***** Reader review'Thoroughly enjoyed the ride' -- ***** Reader review'Great balance in story line, character development and a twist at the end that is, literally, sleep depriving.' -- ***** Reader review'A totally awesome read and highly recommended to all who enjoy a good mystery.' -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************HE DISPOSES OF THE DEAD, BUT THEIR SECRETS WON'T STAY BURIED.As a professional 'cleaner', Jonathan Quinn disposes of bodies and ties up loose ends - doesn't get his hands dirty.But when he discovers he's been hired to vanish all traces of Steven Markoff, one of his best friends who just happened to work for the CIA, his job suddenly hits too close to home. This time, it's personal.Quinn is determined to get justice for his friend. Plus, now, Markoff's girlfriend Jenny, who had been an assistant to an ambitious Congressman, has also disappeared...Racing from the corridors of power in Washington to the bustling streets of Singapore - along with his smart, eager apprentice Nate and brilliant Orlando, his closest friend who's saved his life more than once - events quickly spiral dangerously out of control...

In this high-octane and mesmerising action thriller bestselling author Brett Battles expertly weaves together break-neck speed action with complex plot twists, exotic locations and unforgettable characters. If you like Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher, you will not be disappointed!'A brilliant and heart-pounding thriller...This book is a pure delight.' -- Jeffrey Deaver'The best word I can use to describe his writing is addictive' - James Rollins'Break-neck pacing, colourful locales and dizzying plot twists make the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller genre.' -- Publishers Weekly'This was a great book, really moves fast and keeps you wanting more!' -- ***** Reader review'Somehow, Brett Battles brings out another book that I can't put down' -- ***** Reader review'Brett Battles really knows how to put a story together' -- ***** Reader review'A sophisticated story' -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************THINK OF EVERYTHING. TRUST NO ONE.Jonathan Quinn, freelance operative and professional 'cleaner', is on a mission in Ireland - purely as an observer.But things go wrong when a hidden assassin kills four men and suddenly Quinn has bodies to dispose of and a clue which is to lead him on an extraordinary odyssey to Africa and back.Along with his beautiful Vietnamese colleague, Orlando, Quinn is charged with finding a disappeared UN aide worker and the child she is protecting.But as soon as he finds her, she flees - and Quinn and Orlando become involved in a terror plot so insidious that it could change the world...

Fans of Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher will devour this high-octane, all-action thriller packed with grit, intrigue, suspense and break-neck-speed plot twists. Bestselling author Brett Battles has conjured up a heart-stopping masterpiece you won't be able to put down...'Battles keeps layering on the suspense until you can hardly breathe' -- Linwood Barclay'The best word I can use to describe his writing is addictive' - James Rollins'I was glued to each sentence as though my life depended on it' -- ***** Reader review'I could not put this book down' -- ***** Reader review'Addictively engrossing' -- ***** Reader review'A terrific story' -- ***** Reader review'Read it and you will not want to put it down....' -- ***** Reader review**********************************************************************************************SOMETIMES GOOD INTENTIONS CAN LAND YOU IN A WHOLE HEAP OF TROUBLE...When an F-18 Navy fighter careens out of the blue sky above the Mojave desert, TV cameraman Wes Stewart can see exactly what is going to happen next. Frantically, he races to the downed jet and tries to save the pilot's life.The plane explodes - and Wes escapes without harm but plunges into a murderous conspiracy.He finds himself up against the US military, the local police and someone who is tracking his every move. For, in the moments he spent with the dying pilot, Wes discovered something that could get him killed.But while he tries to untangle a web of lies and secrets surrounding the crash, another danger is stalking him.And this one he will never see coming.