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Blowback (Scot Harvath, Bk 4)
Blowback - Scot Harvath, Bk 4
Author: Brad Thor
When a mystery thousands of years in the making threatens to catapult the enemies of America to a sure and decisive victory, the only person the president can call for help is the man the administration has just fired. — Caught live on Al Jazeera in an off-the-books operation, Scot Harvath's career has been terminated and he is forced to go t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780743271158
ISBN-10: 0743271157
Publication Date: 6/28/2005
Pages: 448
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 32 ratings
Publisher: Atria
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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reviewed Blowback (Scot Harvath, Bk 4) on + 33 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Brad Thor's "Blowback" is an action-packed spy thriller about the complex world of international terrorism, biological warfare, religious fanaticism, and political corruption. The macho hero is Scot Harvath, a former SEAL who works for the Office of International Investigative Assistance in the Department of Homeland Security. He has repeatedly sacrificed his personal happiness and peace of mind in order to serve his country. Scott's archenemy is Khalid Sheik Alomari, a high-ranking al-Qaeda operative and ruthless assassin. Alomari has been traveling around the world killing Muslim scientists who may have unlocked the key to a devastating super weapon.
"Blowback" is timely story that is "ripped from the headlines," with references to people and organizations that we read about in the news every day. Brad Thor provides well-researched and detailed background information about the Muslim world, and he explores the many ways in which the United States is battling the terrorist threat posed by radical fundamentalists. Scot Harvath's courage, knowledge of weaponry, and unerring instincts make him a worthy and appealing hero, and for a change, the author doesn't provide his protagonist with a love interest to distract him from his duties. Although Scot does have a beautiful and brainy partner, a molecular biologist named Dr. Jillian Alcott, his relationship with her is strictly platonic. Jillian provides the scientific expertise that Scot needs in order to fight a terrifying biological weapon that may soon be unleashed against the United States.

by E. Bukowsky "booklover10" (NY United States)
reviewed Blowback (Scot Harvath, Bk 4) on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great read! I will definately check out Thor's other books.
Dartha avatar reviewed Blowback (Scot Harvath, Bk 4) on + 102 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Took me six months to read this really good book.
I had to keep turning it over so I could gaze at the photo of the author on the back of the book...
reviewed Blowback (Scot Harvath, Bk 4) on + 1568 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A scary peek inside the worlds of political and financial power-without-responsibility--

From back cover: Scot Harvath's counter terrorism career has just crashed and burned--thanks in part to a ruthless senator with her sights set on the White House. But when the war on terror takes a chilling turn, the president has no choice but to secretly bring Harvath back inside.
Deep beneath an Alpine glacier, an ancient weapon designed to devastate the Roman Empire has been unearthed--and a shadowy organization intends to use it for America's downfall.
Racing across Europe, Harvath must secure the ultimate instrument of destruction before it brings the United States and the rest of the world to its knees.
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Helpful Score: 1
Counterterrorism of today, is what the Cold War was yesterday. This author will keep you on the edge of your seat. Great book.
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reviewed Blowback (Scot Harvath, Bk 4) on + 9 more book reviews
Loved it.
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Great story, very interesting plot.
reviewed Blowback (Scot Harvath, Bk 4) on + 70 more book reviews
"A weapon designed to decimate the Roman Empire has just become the number one threat to the United States." (from the book cover)
Really up to date on the current state of terrorists and plausible scenarios. I enjoyed it, however felt it went on a little too long.
A great summer read.
MKSbooklady avatar reviewed Blowback (Scot Harvath, Bk 4) on + 937 more book reviews
Another fast paced adventure by Brad Thor.
velvetdreams avatar reviewed Blowback (Scot Harvath, Bk 4) on + 8 more book reviews
Hardly time to catch one's breath in reading this action-packed thriller! One escapade after another as the intrigue builds. Brad Thor includes lots of fascinating and relevant-to-the-plot historical information in this novel as the plot unwinds toward the explosive climax.

This novel is well-written, attention-grabbing, believable, and, did I say "Action-packed?" I loved it!
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Outstanding thriller, can not wait to his new book comes out this summer


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