99 CENT BOOK FIND: THE ORANGE MOON AFFAIR (A Thomas Gunn Thriller) by AFN Clarke

Available for JUST 99 CENTS is THE ORANGE MOON AFFAIR (A Thomas Gunn Thriller) by AFN Clarke (Click for UK, Australia, Canada or India purchase).  Why not grab a copy now?
  

BOOK DESCRIPTION

When Thomas Gunn (ex-Special Forces) investigates the mysterious murder of his wealthy father, he’s shocked when his every move is blocked or met with deadly force. Angry, he goes on the attack. Using his old skills in covert operations he joins forces with a secret division of Military Intelligence and relentlessly pursues a tangled web of clues across the UK, USA and Europe, racing to outwit an unknown enemy with more power and influence than he or his partner Julie could ever imagine. An enemy out to destroy them!

 

But who are these ruthless conspirators that wield such unimaginable power? How are they connected to his father? And what dark secrets from the past will Thomas uncover in his relentless quest for the truth? This "gripping", "thought-provoking", "hard to put down" novel by a “master storyteller" keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing to the very last page!

As the son of an MI6 operative, former officer in Britain's elite Parachute Regiment, pilot, yachstman, race car driver and bestselling author, AFN Clarke brings his own unique and eye-opening experiences to this first book of the Thomas Gunn thriller series that's fast -paced, exhilarating and frighteningly real. Don't miss The Jonas Trust Deception, with more in the series coming soon. 

 

99 CENT BOOK FIND: Contact by AFN Clarke

Available for JUST 99 CENTS is CONTACT by AFN Clarke (BARGAIN BOOK in the UK, Australia, Canada or India). Why not grab a copy now?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

This new expanded edition of AFN Clarke's best selling and controversial book CONTACT is a raw, visceral, "no-holds-barred" account of combat from one of the men we paid to kill. When first published it caused a furor for its devastating honesty and chilling revelations. Clarke vividly recounts his experiences of two tours in Northern Ireland (in Belfast and Crossmaglen) as a Platoon Commander with Britain's elite Parachute Regiment during the blood soaked 1970's.  The dangers, political agendas and religious roots underlying the conflict are eerily and heartbreakingly similar to Iraq, and Afghanistan today.  

Clarke takes us to heart of the action.  We feel what it's like to live each day with senses on high alert, waiting to be ripped apart by the accuracy of a sniper or a well-hidden bomb.  We enter the private world of soldiers ordered to hold the lines in an ancient quarrel they have little affinity for, but whose consequences are deadly.  We experience their emotions, fear, courage, humor, bravado and the anguish of death. 

This expanded edition continues from where the print version ended, revealing the untold nightmare Clarke lived through having nearly died, with half his insides missing, suffering from PTSD and being expected to return to a "normal life".  A story of the scars of war that affect generations.  Of heartache, courage and hope for peace.

".. its honesty and passion cannot be denied .. Mr. Clarke has sent out a powerful and disturbing early warning signal." Maurice Leitch Daily Telegraph.

"..a major contribution to our understanding of war and how people act .. Contact is the work of a brave writer." Kevin Toolis, Irish News.

CONTACT was first published in the UK in 1983 by Martin Secker & Warburg, was serialized for 5 days in The Mirror, a national newspaper, and became an instant best seller. In 1984 it was published in paperback by PAN Books, by Schocken Books New York and made into an award-winning BBC TV film.  Book length 69,237 words.

AFN Clarke is a full-time writer, with 5 contemporary works of fiction available on Amazon and more on the way.

99 CENT BOOK FIND: AN UNQUIET AMERICAN by AFN Clarke

Available for JUST 99 CENTS is AN UNQUIET AMERICAN   by AFN Clarke (Click for UK, Australia, Canada or India purchase).  Why not grab a copy before it goes back to full price?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

This fast-paced literary political thriller pits an ex-British SAS officer against powerful conspirators who underestimate his abilities and are about to regret they ever met him! Readers call it riveting, thought provoking, can't put the book down reading; intense, passionate, intelligent; a masterpiece of psychological warfare; superior storytelling and liken it to the best of Le Carré.

Rufus Reed, ex-British Special Forces is kidnapped, falsely accused of terrorism and taken to a secret CIA "Black Site" outside the U.S. for questioning. He's not only up against his captors, but dangerous elements at the top levels of government and a global conspiracy of unthinkable proportions fueled by greed, corruption, religious fervor and political extremism.

Yet nothing is quite what it seems, and Rufus is no ordinary prisoner. As he slowly plants seeds of doubt in the minds of his captors, related events explode on the world stage racing with unnerving twists and turns from Hong Kong, Jordan, Italy, USA and Latvia to the highest levels of the CIA, the Knesset and the Vatican. What's at stake is not just Reed's life, but the very essence of democracy and freedom! 

And just as you think you know what's going to happen, the actions of three powerful figures - a high-profile Iranian Muslim woman, a former Israeli Intelligence Officer, and a Catholic mining billionaire - create a new layer of intrigue and propel the story to a riveting and unexpected conclusion!

This controversial and politically provocative thriller draws on bestselling author AFN Clarke's own experiences in the military and as the son of a low-level British MI6 operative living in different countries, cultures and political systems around the world. It is set against the background of a US Presidential election and traces decisions in history that may contribute to some of the world's problems today. An exciting and thought-provoking book, it reveals both the power of greed and corruption and the power of the human spirit to rise above it.AFN Clarke is the best selling author of CONTACT (non-fiction), and various works of fiction: An Unquiet American, Dry Tortugas, The Book of Baker Series (Dreams from the Death Age; Armageddon; Genesis Revisited), Collisions and a new suspense series coming soon.

Book length 365 pages.

99 CENT BOOK FIND: The Jonas Trust Deception by AFN Clarke

Available for JUST 99 CENTS is THE JONAS TRUST DECEPTION (A Thomas Gunn Thriller) by AFN Clarke (Click for UK, Australia, Canada or India download).  

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

Publication Date: September 28, 2013

Exposing the Orange Moon conspiracy was brutal on Thomas Gunn.  His father was murdered.  His best friend killed. And he and his partner Julie nearly lost their lives. But a desperate call from his journalist friend Morgan propels him into an even more sinister plot that threatens the United States and the world's security. Racing to follow her cryptic clues, he's thrust into the deadly path of drug cartels, the FBI, MI5, corrupt politicians and greedy Wall St brokers. But his greatest shock is the discovery that everything leads back to his own past, as a British Special Forces Officer in Afghanistan at the height of the war. A past he had hoped to forget, but will not forget him.

Tearing at his soul is a haunting question - was he used as a pawn in an evil "game" back then? And is he still being "played" even now?  Outraged at the thought, he does something so unexpected that its boldness and daring will take your breath away!  But how high a price will he have to pay for uncovering the truth?

As the son of an MI6 operative, a former officer in Britain's elite Parachute Regiment, racecar driver, pilot, yachstman and bestselling author of Contact, AFN Clarke brings a wealth of experience to this second book of the Thomas Gunn thriller series, hailed by San Francisco Book Review as "fast-paced books that you won't want to put down and you won't want them to finish."

Reviews

"Edge of your seat material. AFN Clarke is a powerful force in the thriller genre..." 5 Stars, John Staughton.

"Like The Orange Moon Affair...a fantastic, all-absorbing read...classy, complex and cunningly compelling." 5 Stars, Thalia.

"One of the first thrillers I've ever read that wasn't packed with cliches, stock characters and hackneyed plot turns...a genuinely thrilling novel...you won't be able to put it down...this book does more than entertain, it intoxicates." 5 Stars, Veritas Vincit "Bill".

"AFN Clarke .. knows what he is about - a master builder of tense thrillers that involve constant input of questions that plead to be answered." Grady Harp, Hall of Fame Top 50 Amazon Reviewer.

The Thomas Gunn Thriller Series

Don't miss the first book, The Orange Moon Affair, available in the Kindle store now.  Look out for third book, Running With The Bonefish, due late May, 2014.

99 CENT BOOK FIND: The Jonas Trust Deception by AFN Clarke

Available for JUST 99 CENTS is THE JONAS TRUST DECEPTION (A Thomas Gunn Thriller) by AFN Clarke (Click for UK, Australia, Canada or India download).  

Why not grab a copy now?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Publication Date: September 28, 2013

Exposing the Orange Moon conspiracy was brutal on Thomas Gunn.  His father was murdered.  His best friend killed. And he and his partner Julie nearly lost their lives. But a desperate call from his journalist friend Morgan propels him into an even more sinister plot that threatens the United States and the world's security. Racing to follow her cryptic clues, he's thrust into the deadly path of drug cartels, the FBI, MI5, corrupt politicians and greedy Wall St brokers. But his greatest shock is the discovery that everything leads back to his own past, as a British Special Forces Officer in Afghanistan at the height of the war. A past he had hoped to forget, but will not forget him.

Tearing at his soul is a haunting question - was he used as a pawn in an evil "game" back then? And is he still being "played" even now?  Outraged at the thought, he does something so unexpected that its boldness and daring will take your breath away!  But how high a price will he have to pay for uncovering the truth?

As the son of an MI6 operative, a former officer in Britain's elite Parachute Regiment, racecar driver, pilot, yachstman and bestselling author of Contact, AFN Clarke brings a wealth of experience to this second book of the Thomas Gunn thriller series, hailed by San Francisco Book Review as "fast-paced books that you won't want to put down and you won't want them to finish."

Reviews

"Edge of your seat material. AFN Clarke is a powerful force in the thriller genre..." 5 Stars, John Staughton.

"Like The Orange Moon Affair...a fantastic, all-absorbing read...classy, complex and cunningly compelling." 5 Stars, Thalia.

"One of the first thrillers I've ever read that wasn't packed with cliches, stock characters and hackneyed plot turns...a genuinely thrilling novel...you won't be able to put it down...this book does more than entertain, it intoxicates." 5 Stars, Veritas Vincit "Bill".

"AFN Clarke .. knows what he is about - a master builder of tense thrillers that involve constant input of questions that plead to be answered." Grady Harp, Hall of Fame Top 50 Amazon Reviewer.

The Thomas Gunn Thriller Series

Don't miss the first book, The Orange Moon Affair, available in the Kindle store now.  Look out for third book, Running With The Bonefish, due late May, 2014.

BOOK OF THE DAY: CONTACT by AFN Clarke

CONTACT

by AFN Clarke

(Click here for UK purchase)

BOOK DESCRIPTION

This new expanded edition of AFN Clarke's best selling and controversial book CONTACT is a raw, visceral, "no-holds-barred" account of combat from one of the men we paid to kill. When first published it caused a furor for its devastating honesty and chilling revelations. Clarke vividly recounts his experiences of two tours in Northern Ireland (in Belfast and Crossmaglen) as a Platoon Commander with Britain's elite Parachute Regiment during the blood soaked 1970's.  The dangers, political agendas and religious roots underlying the conflict are eerily and heartbreakingly similar to Iraq, and Afghanistan today.  

Clarke takes us to heart of the action.  We feel what it's like to live each day with senses on high alert, waiting to be ripped apart by the accuracy of a sniper or a well-hidden bomb.  We enter the private world of soldiers ordered to hold the lines in an ancient quarrel they have little affinity for, but whose consequences are deadly.  We experience their emotions, fear, courage, humor, bravado and the anguish of death. 

This expanded edition continues from where the print version ended, revealing the untold nightmare Clarke lived through having nearly died, with half his insides missing, suffering from PTSD and being expected to return to a "normal life".  A story of the scars of war that affect generations.  Of heartache, courage and hope for peace.

".. its honesty and passion cannot be denied .. Mr. Clarke has sent out a powerful and disturbing early warning signal." Maurice Leitch Daily Telegraph.

"..a major contribution to our understanding of war and how people act .. Contact is the work of a brave writer." Kevin Toolis, Irish News.

CONTACT was first published in the UK in 1983 by Martin Secker & Warburg, was serialized for 5 days in The Mirror, a national newspaper, and became an instant best seller. In 1984 it was published in paperback by PAN Books, by Schocken Books New York and made into an award-winning BBC TV film.  Book length 69,237 words.

AFN Clarke is a full-time writer, with 5 contemporary works of fiction available on Amazon and more on the way.

AUTHOR BIO

AFN Clarke is the bestselling author of CONTACT and numerous works of fiction.  He has lived all over the world, served in the British army, had a near death experience, lost half his insides and recovered from the physical and emotional traumas of war.  He a proud father of four daughters, writer, pilot, race car driver, screen writer, loves to sail, listen to opera, cook gourmet meals, drink wine, read good books, have heated discussions and travel off the beaten path. 

His books are rich with his own past and present experiences, giving them a greater immediacy, depth and realism, even in his flights of fantasy.  Writing mainly fiction these days, he tends to favor politically charged thrillers, suspense and intrigue, humorous satire and books about the challenges of human relationships. Despite setbacks, he's an optimist at heart and still believes in the overwhelming power of love and of the human spirit.

REVIEWS

5.0 out of 5 stars CONTACT: A timeless and classic account of terrorist warfare November 27, 2012

By S. Mclaughlin

Format:Kindle Edition

A few years ago I was a guest speaker at a `Peace & Reconciliation' conference hosted by the Tim Parry Peace Centre in Warrington. Various figures from the military were there to speak about our experiences of serving in Northern Ireland at different stages of the conflict; I was there to discuss how it felt in the very end stages, when 'The Troubles' had all but petered out. But by far our most illuminating guest and powerful speaker was a former Parachute Regiment Captain and author, AFN Clarke - which brings me to the purpose of this review.

In 1983 Tony wrote Contact, a blisteringly honest and deeply controversial account of his two tours in NI at the very height of the troubles in the 1970s. Contact rapidly achieved cult status amongst the rank & file of the army, won critical acclaim from prestigious reviewers and at the same time drew stinging criticism from the retired Brigadiers & Colonels establishment brigade - which usually means you're doing something right because you've got them rattled. As the saying goes: "You judge a man by the strength of his enemies." Well Tony gained plenty; not least of all in the highest ranks of the MOD and politics - so much so that a smear campaign was launched against him and he was forced to defend his name with aggression and grit. The attacks only strengthened him and Contact was immediately made into an award-winning BBC film.

Tony went on to live in America where he built a new career as a Pilot, Yacht Charter Captain for hire and general all-round adventurer. If ever you have the privilege of meeting him you'll instantly recognise the classic `rebellious officer' streak that runs right through him and so irritated his former paymasters. But maddeningly for them he was undeniably a gifted soldier; he joined 3 Para as a Private `Tom', made Lance Corporal within a year and was commissioned from the ranks after just two; a difficult task in today's army but damn near impossible in the class ridden 70s - unless you were very, very good. And he was.

Contact deals with his first tour in Belfast in 1973 and his second tour in South Armagh in 1976, before culminating in his tragic and premature medical discharge from the army as a 28yr old Captain with his entire brilliant future cruelly ripped away from him. During his first tour the temporarily `friendly' locals spiked his tea with ground glass as he drank it on hearts & minds patrols, which resulted in internal organ failure, the removal of his entire bowel region and the almost complete ruination of his health. He soldiered on for six long years passing glass shards and undergoing a dozen operations, before his body finally gave in and literally half of his belly was removed. It was only his previous dogged fitness and determination that kept him in the army and on his feet for so long. Of course, he fought back and went on to climb mountains and fly planes, but all the time since he's carried a permanent pain and dreadful scars.

But the pride, fierce glint in the eyes and inner steel remains...

It felt a little odd at the Warrington peace talks because some anti-war types and `Troops Out' members were there and they clearly had strong feelings about British soldiers. And there was Tony, sat there with injuries that they couldn't imagine, this hard-as-nails former Para, and he was cool as a cucumber, effortlessly batting away their attacks with genuine warmth, humour and compassion. He'd seen more action than everyone in that room put together and paid the highest price, yet he was the calmest, most graceful and forgiving one there. It was inspiring stuff and a lesson in how to handle yourself when you're getting it from all sides.

Tony has now fully updated Contact to take in the aftermath of his own service, that of his former colleagues and his own assessment and true feelings about the peace process - something that I know he's a great supporter of, however painful NI was and continues to be for him. I can't recommend his book highly enough to you - truly it's a superb, timely read - especially in light of the recent deaths in NI and roadblocks that seem to constantly block the path to peace. I think too that it's an important and hugely relevant book in that we seem to be bogged down in an eerily similar `terrorist War' in Afghanistan, and there are lessons and parallel conclusions to be drawn for our military involvement `out there'.

Certainly I reckon that any young Squaddie going on his first tour abroad would get a hell of a lot from this book, because for me it was an object lesson in how to treat and interact with the locals; they're never going to be your friends and they'll never accept your presence, but if you at least treat them with a modicum of tact, diplomacy and discretion (whenever you safely can), then a wary tolerance and fragile mutual respect can sprout. Which is a damn sight better than the alternative...

Contact is one of the best military stories that I have ever read and I recommend it to you in the highest terms; it's a book from a past conflict that has timely and resonant lessons for a present one.

Steven McLaughlin,
Author of Squaddie: A Soldier's Story
Mainstream Publishing

5.0 out of 5 stars An Endless War, August 18, 2002

By 

John J. Mclennon "John J. McLennon" (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Contact (Hardcover)

Contact is the best account of military service in North Ireland during the latest eruption of terrorism. It gives us a fresh view of the "Troubles" from a British paratrooper who served in Belfast and Crossmaglen. It discusses lessons that might apply to the violence now taking place in Isreal.

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99 CENT BOOK FIND: THE ORANGE MOON AFFAIR (A Thomas Gunn Thriller) by AFN Clarke

Available for JUST 99 CENTS is THE ORANGE MOON AFFAIR (A Thomas Gunn Thriller) by AFN Clarke

(Click here for UK purchase).  Why not grab a copy now?

 

BOOK DESCRIPTION

The Orange Moon Affair - by the best-selling author of CONTACT - is the first book of a compelling new thriller series, an action-packed conspiracy with a hero and heroine you hold your breath for. If you enjoy the action of Robert Ludlum, the intensity of Brad Thor and international intrigue of Daniel Silva, then this book’s for you!

Ex-British Special Forces soldier Thomas Gunn is drawn back into his old life of international intrigue and danger following the murder of his billionaire father. The deeper he digs the more complicated the puzzle becomes until he finds himself working for MI5 uncovering a global conspiracy that puts the freedom of the western world at grave risk. His girlfriend Julie becomes his accomplice surprising him with her loyalty, strength of character and physical prowess.

While traversing the globe being shot at, shot down, and losing loved ones - a haunting question tears at his soul – was his father really at the heart of this evil conspiracy? Or was he a pawn in a larger more insidious game that even he could not control?

Seeking the final answer could cost Thomas dearly, ripping from him all that he most loves and cherishes and leaving him questioning his past, his future and what kind of person he is or wants to become. The final outcome depends on him! Or does it?

As a former Captain of Britain’s elite Parachute Regiment and son of an MI6 operative, the author brings his unique and eye-opening experiences to the character and exploits of Thomas Gunn, as well as an unsettling blurring of the lines between fiction and reality when exploring the ruthless abuse of power and position for personal gain.

YouTube book trailer: http://youtu.be/wiR7mJ8vUNc

BOOK OF THE DAY: The Jonas Trust Deception by AFN Clarke

THE JONAS TRUST DECEPTION (A Thomas Gunn Thriller)

by AFN Clarke

(Click here for UK purchase)

BOOK DESCRIPTION

The Jonas Trust Deception, another Thomas Gunn thriller by bestselling author AFN Clarke, follows The Orange Moon Affair, a "hard to put down", "5-star novel by a 5-star author". Thomas (ex-Special Forces) goes on high alert after a desperate message from his journalist friend, Morgan. She's in danger. But where? And why? Rushing to her ranch he finds it being torn apart by a female assassin of East European descent, with a mysterious butterfly tattoo on her neck. An image that sends his mind reeling. Dread seeping into his soul.

Has Morgan uncovered something even more explosive than the Orange Moon conspiracy?  If so, her enemies will want both her and her information destroyed. Racing to follow tangled leads, Thomas and his girlfriend Julie are thrust into the deadly path of Mexican drug cartels, corrupt politicians, unscrupulous financial brokers like Jonas T Purdue, the FBI, the UK intelligence services and their arch nemesis Marika Keskküla. What deception binds these unlikely "players" together? And what's the connection to a secret mission in Afghanistan, that Thomas has tried so hard to forget?

Outraged by the feeling of constantly being "played", Thomas decides to take an action so shocking and unexpected, that even his team fear he's lost his mind. Has he? Or can he strike at the heart of the conspirators forever?

"Like The Orange Moon Affair...a fantastic, all-absorbing read...classy, complex and cunningly compelling." 5 Stars, Thalia.

"One of the first thrillers I've ever read that wasn't packed with cliches, stock characters and hackneyed plot turns...a genuinely thrilling novel...you won't be able to put it down...this book does more than entertain, it intoxicates." 5 Stars, Veritas Vincit "Bill".

"Edge of your seat material. AFN Clarke is a powerful force in the thriller genre..." 5 Stars, John Staughton.

AFN Clarke, a former Captain of Britain's elite Parachute Regiment and son of an MI6 operative, is the bestselling author of Contact as well as An Unquiet American, Dry Tortugas, The Book of Baker Series (Dreams from the Death Age; Armageddon; Genesis Revisited), Collisions and now the new Thomas Gunn thrillers, with Running With The Bonefish the third book in the series due for release late March 2014.

Visit afnclarke.com for more information and leave us your email for future updates. Deep appreciation for any reviews. Book length: 331 pages

AUTHOR BIO

AFN CLARKE is the son of a British MI6 operative, pilot, sailor, screenwriter, father of four who’s lived all over the world, served in the British Army and recovered from the physical/emotional traumas of war. His bestselling memoir CONTACT was serialized in a British newspaper and made into an award winning BBCTV film. He’s insatiably curious, loves heated discussions and has a rascally sense of humor.

He now writes fiction of various genres – political thrillers (AN UNQUIET AMERICAN), human drama (DRY TORTUGAS), humor/satire (DREAMS FROM THE DEATH AGE; ARMAGEDDON), horror (COLLISIONS) and THE ORANGE MOON AFFAIR the first of the new Thomas Gunn thriller series with more coming soon. Please visit www.afnclarke.com for more information and leave your email for future updates.

REVIEWS

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard-hitting, no-punches pulled, riveting thriller November 4, 2013

By Ba

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a hard-hitting, no-punches pulled, riveting thriller in the great tradition of Jason Bourne and James Bond. My first encounter with the Thomas Gunn series, I couldn't immediately help making comparisons with other like thriller-agents (as previously mentioned) though I was relieved to note that at least the initials of our protagonist here were not J.B. ( as per Jason Bourne, James Bond, Jack Bauer etc.).

Before even conducting any research on the author AFN Clarke it was plainly obvious to me that here was an individual who knew his stuff from having been in the game. The way the author described the various types of equipment mentioned in this book from aircraft to weapons it made me, the reader feel, as if I possessed that knowledge personally.

The author's solid handle on description does not merely end with equipment it pretty much encompasses everything else. This is a thriller that immerses the reader into its ambience such that when the author describes a place you are there, when he describes an event you're part of it. Plainly put, this is more of a show-not-tell saga, much in the vein of a screenplay (albeit with a lot more detail). When a character is ambushed and blasted away I like to picture in my mind's eye how it all goes down...and this thriller doesn't disappoint.

Encompassing Latin mafia gangs, all-powerful and super-secretive lettered government agencies as well as a slew of off-the-beaten-track, colorful characters, there truly is never a dull moment in this read. AFN Clarke knows precisely how to pace his story, choosing just the right moment to give the reader some breathing space before riling them up for the next adrenaline shot of action.

All in all this is an excellent page-turner that does not disappoint and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a jolly rollicking time! 

5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense at its best October 7, 2013

By Thalia

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

The `Jonas Trust Deception' is the second installment in AFN Clarke's Thomas Gunn thriller series. Once again, we join Thomas Gunn and his girlfriend Julie, in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where the stakes are high...for wherever Gunn goes, `trouble, death and destruction' follow him. Like its prequel, `The Orange Moon Affair', this novel is a fantastic, all-absorbing read. You will find it difficult to put down once you've started, so make sure you have a few hours of uninterrupted time to enjoy the ride!

Although classed as a military/spy thriller, this book will appeal to a wide audience, with underlying themes that are realistic and very relevant to the world we live in today. For how often has it been suggested that globalization has enabled a powerful few to control the masses, creating a world system of financial control, able to dominate the political system of each and every country and the economy of the world as a whole? Terrifying, if those select few are experts in abusing their power, and it is this deadly game of `Big Brother' that Gunn finds himself immersed in, in this suspenseful, riveting read that will have you guessing till the very end. For can Gunn win this dangerous game of `global three dimensional chess', when he's up against formidable agencies, cartels and consortiums?

Clarke is an expert in his field, easily building suspense with an air of mystery, carefully allowing the reader to put certain pieces of the puzzle together but never disclosing the missing links before delivering a thrilling climactic finish. Cleverly, and no doubt purposely, even the novel's titles give little away, engaging the reader from the get-go to indulge and uncover.

If the first two installments are anything to go by, the third book in the Thomas Gunn thriller series, `The Bonefish Run Conspiracy', is sure to be another ripper. Another top-notch read; the Jonas Trust Deception is classy, complex and cunningly compelling. 

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BOOK OF THE DAY: THE ORANGE MOON AFFAIR (A Thomas Gunn Thriller) by AFN Clarke

THE ORANGE MOON AFFAIR (A Thomas Gunn Thriller)

by AFN Clarke

(Click here for UK purchase)
 

BOOK DESCRIPTION

The Orange Moon Affair - by the best-selling author of CONTACT - is the first book of a compelling new thriller series, an action-packed conspiracy with a hero and heroine you hold your breath for. If you enjoy the action of Robert Ludlum, the intensity of Brad Thor and international intrigue of Daniel Silva, then this book’s for you!

Ex-British Special Forces soldier Thomas Gunn is drawn back into his old life of international intrigue and danger following the murder of his billionaire father. The deeper he digs the more complicated the puzzle becomes until he finds himself working for MI5 uncovering a global conspiracy that puts the freedom of the western world at grave risk. His girlfriend Julie becomes his accomplice surprising him with her loyalty, strength of character and physical prowess.

While traversing the globe being shot at, shot down, and losing loved ones - a haunting question tears at his soul – was his father really at the heart of this evil conspiracy? Or was he a pawn in a larger more insidious game that even he could not control?

Seeking the final answer could cost Thomas dearly, ripping from him all that he most loves and cherishes and leaving him questioning his past, his future and what kind of person he is or wants to become. The final outcome depends on him! Or does it?

As a former Captain of Britain’s elite Parachute Regiment and son of an MI6 operative, the author brings his unique and eye-opening experiences to the character and exploits of Thomas Gunn, as well as an unsettling blurring of the lines between fiction and reality when exploring the ruthless abuse of power and position for personal gain.

YouTube book trailer: http://youtu.be/wiR7mJ8vUNc

AUTHOR BIO

AFN CLARKE is the son of a British MI6 operative, pilot, sailor, screenwriter, father of four who’s lived all over the world, served in the British Army and recovered from the physical/emotional traumas of war. His bestselling memoir CONTACT was serialized in a British newspaper and made into an award winning BBCTV film. He’s insatiably curious, loves heated discussions and has a rascally sense of humor.

He now writes fiction of various genres – political thrillers (AN UNQUIET AMERICAN), human drama (DRY TORTUGAS), humor/satire (DREAMS FROM THE DEATH AGE; ARMAGEDDON), horror (COLLISIONS) and THE ORANGE MOON AFFAIR the first of the new Thomas Gunn thriller series with more coming soon. Please visit www.afnclarke.com for more information and leave your email for future updates.

REVIEWS

5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Magnificent, June 30, 2013

By R P Rochford (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: THE ORANGE MOON AFFAIR (A Thomas Gunn Thriller) (Kindle Edition)

AFN Clarke is a writer who can really pull you into a story. Is it his writing style? Is it his characters? Is it his captivating plot? Whatever, it grabs you by the collar and never lets you go until the end.

 

Thomas Gunn looks to be a runaway success as a character and hero, and with it being just part 1 of a series, it could be mega. It has "make me into a movie" written all across it, and you can't help wondering if its just a question of when not if it happens. Clarke is one talented writer, and I already await his next novel.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Five-star novel by a five-star author, June 21, 2013

By orchardstudio - See all my reviews

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This review is from: THE ORANGE MOON AFFAIR (A Thomas Gunn Thriller) (Kindle Edition)

Clarke has another hit on his hands with "The Orange Moon Affair". This action packed mystery/thriller starts out in exhilarating fashion, and with Thomas Gunn then looking back at how he got there.

Clarke is one of those authors who, like his fictional hero Thomas Gunn, is going places. You will neither be bored nor will you be disappointed with his books.

This is an excellent example of good writing that will keep you guessing what will happen next. This is another 5-star novel by a 5-star author. If you have never read A.F.N. Clarke, do yourself a favor and pick up this book, you won't be disappointed.

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