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  • The Russian

  • A Lance Spector Thriller, Book 2
  • By: Saul Herzog
  • Narrated by: Jay Myers
  • Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (278 ratings)

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The Russian

By: Saul Herzog
Narrated by: Jay Myers
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Publisher's summary

Moscow, Russia

The Kremlin activates a deadly assassin. Across the city, a massive bombing kills hundreds.

Washington DC, USA

The President believes the Kremlin is preparing for a new Cold War.

Langley, USA

With the world on the brink, the CIA has only one Asset capable of preventing catastrophe, but that man is AWOL. They have to find him.

But some men don't want to be found.

The Russian by Saul Herzog is the stunning second instalment in the series that has taken the publishing industry, and Hollywood rights departments, by storm. This dazzling tour de force is a full standalone novel. From the mind of one of the most creative and versatile writers working in America today, this book will surely go down as a classic of the spy thriller genre.

If you listen to only one book this year, this is it. Action, adventure, rebellion, provocative foreign agents, characters you can sink your teeth into. If you're looking for a new spy thriller series that will stay with you long after you finish listening, look no further.

Recommended for fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, and Brad Thor's Scot Harvath.

©2020 Saul Herzog (P)2023 Saul Herzog
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Pure Adrenaline!

Put your coffee and Red Bull down, this novel keeps you on the edge of your seat. What a great listen, exciting, with a well laid out plot and great character development. Already started book 3! Lance is a conflicted force of nature, in the same league as Orphan X, The Grey Man and Dewey Andreas.

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Great character

this book is fiction but it also has some historical events included in the fiction.

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Couldn’t stop listening. I would actually drive around the block to hear more..

I was drawn to the characters, there were something in perfectly human about lance spector. he would be someone I would like as well as the rest of the characters. I only hope that we have individuals in the CIA as dedicated and as honest as they are.

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A great read.

I have always enjoyed the politacal assassin, and this is a series that doesnt disapoint.

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Entertaining book

I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to continuing the series. I would recommend giving it a chance if you are new to it

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Incredible story !!

This book is a fun and wild ride!!
Extremely well written and has tremendous momentum. A real page turner. This is a true 5 star read!

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Love this series

Love the series and rhe characters. It was also very interesting to hear which part of the the book was based on facts.

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The thrilling plot!

The plot had me spellbound to the end. Thoroughly enjoyed and can’t wait to start the next book in series!

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a truly gifted writer

I loved the first 2 books and cannot wait to start tge next...I couldn’t stop listening Nd resented that I had to stop to go to sleep( at 2.30a.m)....bravo

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Great series

We’ve been looking for a new series to read sometime that can compare to Mitch Rapp, Jack Reacher, Scott Harvath and several others. Excited to finally have found one. The author doesn’t sound like he took his books straight from the same mold as many others. There have been several plots and turns. You can also see the growth in his characters from book to book. Anticipating what’s to come in the series.

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