Action & Adventure Novels

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Stand By, Stand By

Chris Ryan

Action Novel

Series 1/4

Our review: Written by an ex-SAS operative so you’re guaranteed authenticity at every turn. The story follows Geordie Sharp an SAS operative on a personal vendetta. Solid writing that keeps the energy high until the end. 

Real page-turning action.

Authenticity guaranteed.

Book cover of 'Stand By, Stand By' by Chris Ryan. The cover features an image of two armed men with military gear, with a distressed, cracked appearance. The title and author's name are prominently displayed.
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Command Authority

Tom Clancy / Mark Greaney

Action novel

Series 13/25

Our review: If you already know the Jack Ryan stories then mid series is this little gem which can be read as a standalone if you prefer. This time Jack Ryan is off to Russia to save the day. Fast-paced with large doses of action. 

Can be read as a standalone

Book cover of "Command Authority" by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney, featuring bold black text on an orange and black background with an illustration of a tank.
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The Secret

Lee Child / Andrew Child

Action Novel

Series 29/30

Our review: Another thrilling outing for vigilante Jack Reacher as he works in an investigative team to uncover murderous secrets. Set in 1992 towards the beginning of his career this novel is laying the groundwork for who Reacher becomes - you’ll notice familiar Reacher traits and how they originate.

Jack Reacher origin story.

Book cover for 'The Secret' by Lee Child and Andrew Child, featuring a silhouette of a person walking on a bridge at dusk or dawn.
Five stars, four filled in with pink, one outlined outline for rating.
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The Da Vinci Code

Dan Brown

Action / Adventure novel

Series 2/5

Our review: Robert Langdon is a religious symbologist is called upon to help solve a murder at the Louvre.

If you know the movie then resat assured the book is equally as fantastic.

History and mystery wrapped up in realistic action.

Book cover for 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown featuring a red rose in front of a classical building with columns.
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