The Last Refuge = Delicious, Raw, Evocative
Finally. The Heir to Clancy, DeMille and Le Carré emerges. After tolerating lesser novels and novelists for nearly a decade, a little literary magic returned to the bookshelf.
Due out on July 3, Ben Coes' latest novel, The Last Refuge, does not disappoint. The writing is exquisite. A former aide to presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush and speechwriter for the Secretary of Energy during the Gulf War, Coes' knowledge facilitates a thrilling story.
Quiet diplomacy between an Iranian official and an Israeli special forces commander is interrupted, a nuclear weapon the focus of their communiques. After the Israeli is kidnapped by Iranian intelligence operatives, Coes' hero Dewey Andreas steps into the breach. The story feels authentic. An intricate, delicious, raw and evocative tale with an all too plausible web of clandestine and special operations characters satisfies the appetite.
One lucky commenter here will receive a copy of The Last Refuge, courtesy of Mr. Coes.
Happy Summer.
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Oct '11
Re: The Last Refuge = Delicious, Raw, Evocative
Loved the first two books, so i am ready for the third! Dewey Andreas is a great character.
Mar '12
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Sounds good. Just finished one of Daniel Silva's earlier novels. Great stuff. I'll have to give Coes a try.
Apr '11
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We are always on the lookout for books like this. Thanks for the recommendation!
May '11
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dash: Hello!
I know I stand little chance of winning, being a loser and all, so I thought I would just hijack this thread to promotemyfirst novel. I've only just begun, but here's the first sentence. (It's a first draft, and I think it's pretty good so far, but I would be open to criticism, possibly).
16 hours ago
Your opening paragraph is eerily similar to my latest novel which tries to tap into the current popularity of post modern feminist porn. I titled it 50 Grades of Shay.
May '11
Re: The Last Refuge = Delicious, Raw, Evocative
Oops, I clearly meant post-feminist modern porn.
May '12
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Southern Pessimist
Your opening paragraph is eerily similar to my latest novel which tries to tap into the current popularity of post modern feminist porn. I titled it 50 Grades of Shay. · 6 hours ago
Are you suggesting that my work is somehow...sub par?
Jun '12
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HeartofAmerica
Valin: Great idea!!
I have one tiny problem...I never win these kind of things...I'm starting to think its all part of THE PLOT!
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you. · 3 minutes ago
Wait! I thought it was just me who never wins anything. There is a Big "L" firmly planted on my forehead. · 19 hours ago
OMG! This is worse than I thought. Its more than a PLOT...its a conspiracy!
The question before is, is just your garden variety conspiracy, or the giant insidious kind?
I am going to get my Crack Staff on this.
Apr '12
Re: The Last Refuge = Delicious, Raw, Evocative
This sounds like a good read that will get added to my Amazon list if I don't win!
Re: The Last Refuge = Delicious, Raw, Evocative
Congratulations, HOWELLIS!!!!!!!!!