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Blowback: A Thriller | 
 enlarge | Author: Brad Thor
Publisher: Atria
Category: Book
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Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 245541
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Atria Books Hardcover Ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 448
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.5
ISBN: 0743271157
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780743271158
ASIN: 0743271157
Publication Date: June 28, 2005
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Product Description
When a mysterious new weapon tips the balance against American and Allied forces throughout the Middle East, the only person the president can call for help is the man the administration has just fired - Navy SEAL turned covert Homeland Security operative, Scot Harvath. Caught live on Al Jazeera in an off-the-books operation, Harvath is forced to go to ground as a senator, with presidential aspirations, turns her sights on the White House and forces President Jack Rutledge to publicly end the career of America's number one counter-terrorism operative. But when the tide in the war against terror suddenly turns against the West, the president has no choice but to bring Harvath back inside. Ducking a congressional subpoena, Harvath travels to Cyprus where he learns about a weapon called The Sword of Allah, which terrorists intend to use to rid all Muslim lands of Western infidels. As the layers of truth unfold, Harvath is witness to realities more menacing than he ever could have imagined and must rely solely on his instincts to confront a new evil closing in on the United States. With his characteristic precision in describing military technology, high-voltage action, and sweeping international sensibility, Brad Thor has created another supercharged novel that is sure to thrill.
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Could this happen? Maybe December 27, 2008
If you like the TV series "24', then you will like this book. I made the mistake of reading this story right after I read "Act Of Treason". Scot Harvath is a lot like Mitch Rapp in the way they deal with terrorists, so I was mixing them up some. What makes this story one star over the other is the plot and the way the story line develops; it seemed so possible to me. It also surprised me how old the use of germ and chemical warfare is.
 Another good book, good price November 23, 2008
First book I have read by this author. I liked it and will try other books by him.
Good Clean & Fast Fun October 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Blowback is the 4th book in Brad Thor's thriller series featuring Scott Harvath. This is a fun book to read with the fast pacing for which the author has come to be known. Blowback features numerous exotic locations; from Switzerland to Saudi Arabia, counter-intelligence specialist Harvath must race against the clock to try to once again save America. Adding intrigue to the story are the historical elements involving the Ottoman Empire and Hannibals trek across the Alps.
The book features an ambitions female senator who desires to take down President Rutledge - a recurring character - by using an international incident from the Middle East involving Harvath.
There is no doubt that the imagination must be stretched a bit sometimes when reading one or all of the novels in this series. That is why it is called fiction; however. I recommend suspending any disbelief and enjoying the fast paced ride and good storyline that Blowback delivers. Enjoy this 4-star read!
The books in this series are:
The Lions of Lucerne
Path of the Assassin: A Thriller
The Last Patriot: A Thriller
State of the Union: A Thriller
Blowback: A Thriller
Takedown: A Thriller
The First Commandment: A Thriller
 Kind of tedious and unbelievable October 14, 2008
It was okay. I've read the previous books in the series, but I'm taking a Scot Harvath break for a little while. It's an okay read if you like a LOT of science and history (which I usually do, but come on!) mixed in with your political thriller. Although I found a lot less thriller and more detective work in this one.
Good read, Timely and full of action. September 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good book with lots of action involving real time events and social issues. Keeps the reader reading late in the night.
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