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The Shadow Of Medea (Luke Temple Series Book 1) Kindle Edition
A fine thriller from first time author James Flynn. Top stuff from an author who could prove well worth following.' - Blokely.com
'A plot that fizzes along like a bomb fuse, at turns brutal and exhilarating.’ - Matthew Pink Writer/Critic Cambridge Film & Arts Festival
Where do you hide when the only people who know you exist, want you dead?
Luke Temple does not exist; the systematic shut down of Group 9 has tossed him callously back into the civilian world with nothing, He craves objectives, needs them to keep the darkness at bay. So when offered a highly dangerous private job by an anonymous employer he instantly accepts. It is a decision that will send him crashing into the violent heart of National Security as he realises that a mysterious and ruthless entity known only as Medea will stop at nothing to see his target captured...and Temple dead.
The Shadow Of Medea is the explosive debut thriller from James Flynn, delivering action and twists in equal force.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication date26 Jan. 2014
- File size852 KB
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- ASIN : B006PAX056
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- Publication date : 26 Jan. 2014
- Edition : 1st
- Language : English
- File size : 852 KB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 301 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1908720146
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 1 of 2 : Luke Temple Series
- Best Sellers Rank: 639,629 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 4,177 in Espionage Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- 6,226 in Spy Stories & Tales of Intrigue
- 7,178 in Crime Action Fiction
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Customers find the book engaging with its full of twists and turns storyline, and one review describes it as an exciting page-turner. The characters receive positive feedback, and the book maintains a good pace throughout. However, the writing quality receives mixed reviews, with some customers saying it's well written while others find it poorly executed.
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Customers find the book engaging and well-written, with one describing it as an exciting page-turner.
"...A very promising first book in my opinion, one that certainly brings Mr Flynn out of the Shadow, and I'm looking forward to the next...." Read more
"...Very good indeed...." Read more
"...Just like a tv show, this book has an exciting rhythm, riveting and suspenseful that makes every page a page turner...." Read more
"A good read. Kept the pace of thriller and filled out the characters well. Luke Temple is a new hero to me." Read more
Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as an exciting thriller full of twists and turns.
"...It has a good story line that keeps you wanting to turn the page and as one other reviewer says there are occasions when you are pleased a new..." Read more
"...This is as good as any story by the usual suspects, with the tension ratcheting up until it's a relief when the chapter changes and the reader..." Read more
"...I definitely recommend this book to everyone that loves some action-packed stories! Looking forward to the next one!" Read more
"A good read. Kept the pace of thriller and filled out the characters well. Luke Temple is a new hero to me." Read more
Customers love the characters in the book, with one review highlighting the unlikely hero and another describing them as a charming man.
"...I know this is personal preference, but there was a good amount of character introduction, but not too much so that it leaves little to the..." Read more
"...are authentic, the pacing absolutely brilliant and the characters as real as you could desire...." Read more
"...more realistic and by the likability of the main character, a charming man with an admirable intelligence and a past that now and then creeps up and..." Read more
"A good read. Kept the pace of thriller and filled out the characters well. Luke Temple is a new hero to me." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's pace, with one describing it as a fast-paced thriller.
"...takes me to a very different place to my real world, moves along at a good pace and either keeps me guessing or provides twists and turns...." Read more
"...The settings are authentic, the pacing absolutely brilliant and the characters as real as you could desire...." Read more
"...Just like a tv show, this book has an exciting rhythm, riveting and suspenseful that makes every page a page turner...." Read more
"...Short nippy chapters and a good fast pace. Works for me. I've even bought the 2nd book based on the first. Hope I won't be disappointed." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written while others describe it as very poorly written and note issues with grammar.
"...The book is well written and has much potential but the plot was a bit flimsy and you don't want the hero to keep getting beat up only to win at the..." Read more
"Not bad. Occasionally the grammar leaves a little bit to be desired but overall a good story that keeps moving at a reasonable pace" Read more
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"...The author tells a good story that keeps you glued to the page right to the last. I can,t wait to get the next in the series." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 September 2014There are many genre's of books I enjoy, but when it's escapism I need, it is generally a good thriller or crime novel I look for. Something that grabs my attention, takes me to a very different place to my real world, moves along at a good pace and either keeps me guessing or provides twists and turns.
James Flynn's The Shadow Media fitted the bill very well indeed. I know this is personal preference, but there was a good amount of character introduction, but not too much so that it leaves little to the imagination. Interesting characters, that you can like or dislike as the story builds. It has a good story line that keeps you wanting to turn the page and as one other reviewer says there are occasions when you are pleased a new chapter arrives as you can take a breath.
A very promising first book in my opinion, one that certainly brings Mr Flynn out of the Shadow, and I'm looking forward to the next. In the saturated world of ebooks this is one I would have gladly paid for and felt good value for money - at free... well what can I say except give it a go.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2012What an excellent thriller by a new writer,but one I'll be watching out for.
This is as good as any story by the usual suspects, with the tension ratcheting up until it's a relief when the chapter changes and the reader finally has time to draw breath. The settings are authentic, the pacing absolutely brilliant and the characters as real as you could desire. The plot twists, turns and falls back on itself, nuanced with multiple possibilities so the reader is unable to anticipate the climax. Very good indeed.
My only criticism, which is all that prevented me from awarding this excellent thriller 5*s, is that it could do with an edit, particularly in the early chapters, to eliminated incorrect usage of some words - 'scolded' didn't fit the context, and one of the characters had 'died hair' instead of 'dyed hair.' There are several of these niggling errors that as a writer myself I could not help noticing, though overall they did not spoil my enjoyment of the book as a whole. With these errors eliminated, I would be prepared to change my rating to 5*s.
Despite the errors, I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 November 2014sorry but for a supposed mega trained Bourne like superspy, he's rubbish at fighting. The book is well written and has much potential but the plot was a bit flimsy and you don't want the hero to keep getting beat up only to win at the last moment by fluke intervention of someone else.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 August 2014Shadow of Medea was recommended to me anticipating the near release of James Flynn second novel from the Luke Temple series. I thought I would give it a go and get myself ready for the second book, it never crossed my mind that I would now be waiting for it just like I have waited for the next episode of 24 or Nikita (yes, every girl wanted to be Nikita at some stage in their lives) or any other gripping action based TV series.
Just like a tv show, this book has an exciting rhythm, riveting and suspenseful that makes every page a page turner. This is aided by the scenarios descriptions that makes everything more realistic and by the likability of the main character, a charming man with an admirable intelligence and a past that now and then creeps up and shows his humanity.
I definitely recommend this book to everyone that loves some action-packed stories!
Looking forward to the next one!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 July 2022A good read. Kept the pace of thriller and filled out the characters well. Luke Temple is a new hero to me.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 September 2014Engaging story line with twists and turns throughout. A bit unsure whether to side with Luke when he was killing the good guys, but that moral dilemma for me added to the appeal. Kept me reading and not wanting to put it down. Dare I say it, better than Jack Reacher, which I have read most of. Looking forward the second book. Shame there isn't a series of books to read yet, because after I have read book two i can see I am going to be frustrated. Forgot to mention it was free. I have been disappointed with other free books such as Mari Hannah murder wall, which was very amateurish especially compared to this book which fir me is already up with the best selling authors like Lee Child, even after this first book.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 June 2012Not my usual genre of book but at such a small price, I thought I would give it a bash.
Unlike a lot of books I have bought I was instantly hooked (too many authors start too slowly or have a style of writing which doesn't sit well with me.)
I now find myself in the situation of eagerly awaiting the sequel in the series (a few sample chapters are included).
As has been said there are parts which are graphic but not overly so. Plot progresses well into a spectacular ending.
The book is short but well worth the purchase.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 January 2021good read
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- MGReviewed in the United States on 31 December 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read.
This is a particularly compelling black ops storyline and Flynn has cast his characters well. It is fast paced with many twists and turns- no quarter is given and none taken. There is betrayal more than once and political intrigue abounds. The stage has been set for the next Luke Temple mission.
- Paradise141Reviewed in Canada on 9 January 2021
3.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Good read
- DJReviewed in the United States on 21 December 2014
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Good suspense & twists & turns but toward the end I guessed who Medea was. Good read.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United States on 30 September 2015
3.0 out of 5 stars Slow start to the story line and I
Slow at first but I just keep with it and I'm so happy I did,man as it really picked up. Good book.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United States on 6 November 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars A new series for me
I liked the suspense, which started early on and didn't let up until the end. The lead character is appealingly macho and vulnerable at the same time. I plan to read more about Luke Temple.