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Capitol Break: A Chris Collins CIA Thriller Kindle Edition

by David F. Berens (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,718 ratings
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Could you save the world if your world was falling apart?

Chris Collins is a CIA Deputy Director with a history of rogue missions. He's lost his wife, his career, and maybe his friends...but there are new "friends" around every corner. And along with the new friends, some powerful new enemies.

On a bitterly cold night in Washington DC, Chris Collins is heading home to open his favorite bottle of red when his past walks right by him. A day later, his world falls apart. But he has no time to feel sorry for himself, as he soon realizes that evil forces are at work on an international scale and his country is under attack from within. There’s a job to be done.

In the midst of a personal crisis, he embarks on a global journey that takes him from the rugged coast of Ireland through the heart of Europe to the shimmering deserts of Morocco. He gets more than a little help from the mysterious stranger who keeps showing up in his life, but will it be enough to save innocent lives and bring some of the world's most powerful people to justice?

This is a page-turner thriller packed with non-stop action across exotic locations.

Read all about it in the first full-length novel in the hit Chris Collins CIA Thriller series. You'll laugh some, you'll cry some, you'll hold your breath, and then you'll hope to hell he survives for another adventure.

AMAZON REVIEWERS:

  • "A riveting political thriller."
  • "Straight out of the Mission Impossible or James Bond films."
  • "Fun, fast-paced and intriguing."


GOODREADS REVIEWERS:

  • "Honestly one of the best books I've read."
  • "If I could give more than 5 stars for this novel I would."

Readers of James Rollins, Matthew Reilly, and Mark Dawson will LOVE this series. Pick up a copy, put the phone on silent, and lock the door—this is going to be an all-nighter!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Z6M26C3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berens Books (November 1, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 378 pages
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    David Berens has traveled up and down the East Coast and has been a tourist at every beach from Key West to Pawleys Island.

    Today he calls Knoxville, Tennessee home, but constantly dreams of sun and sand and ocean breezes. He has a beautiful wife, a rambunctious little girl, and a happy little boy who remind him daily of why he is alive.

    A constant reader of Florida Fiction, Dave has enjoyed the likes of Carl Hiaasen, Tim Dorsey, Randy Wayne White, Wayne Stinnett, and Leonard Elmore just to name of few. So, when he decided to create a series of Island Thrillers, he did his best to capture that zany quality so many of these amazing writers use in their work.

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You never know friend or foe in this stunner! Main character, Chris Collins, is on the run throughout this entire book. Just when you think he has amazingly gotten out of a jam, he's in another predicament with no way out. Exciting from start to finish. Looks like the beginning of a great series. Don't miss it.
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Perfect addition to any kitchen
5.0 out of 5 stars suspenseful
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
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Constant action. Well written and detailed. Numerous surprises. Good character building for a sequel. Looking forward to follow Chris and Tsu
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023
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Berets writes a clean story absent the slutty language so many action novels use. I really enjoyed that. The story is a good one but it doesn’t run very deep. Lots of cliché used. I hope he keeps writing as his story telling is worth developing.
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Tony Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars CIA thriller
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020
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Washington DC. Emma Oakland (chief fundraiser) was trying to get everyone’s attention.
She introduced Senator Matthew McGoldrick (Presidential candidate).
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma). Restaurant. Tsu (f) & Marco (Tsu’s colleague) took cover. Shots were being fired.
Marco had been killed.
Tsu loaded the assailant up in the van.
George Bush Center for Intelligence (CIA Headquarters) Langley, McLean, Fairfax County, VA. Chris Collins (former CIA Deputy Director, retired US Navy SEALs officer) informed CIA Director Helen Miller he was quitting.
Off the Record bar. Chris had spotted someone he hadn’t seen in quite a while; Basem Lellouche (aka Adham Mokrani, professional hitman).

He decided he better follow him.
When Chris awoke the Nurse told him you have a broken nose, collarbone & severe concussion.
Pakati Stadium. Osman is to meet with Sheikh Habib (SIA leader)
Chris was on the run he had been accused of murder.
It was Basem Lellouche (aka Adham Mokrani, professional hitman) that had killed the female.

What is the McGoldrick group planning?

I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.

An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written CIA Thriller book. It was extremely easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great CIA Thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. To be continued. There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free author; Tropical Thrillers Press; Beachbum Brigade Reader Group; BookFunnel; FreeBooksy; eBookStage; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book.
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, a Jason Bourne wannabe
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
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This book had a lot of promise, but fell short for me. The main character, Chris Collins, seemed like a Jason Bourne wanna-be. He had so many bad things happen to him in such a short period of time, that it got to where it was too unbelievable. I was rolling my eyes as I was reading, at each subsequent crisis, thinking “here’s another one, what will the next one be”.

It also left a few unanswered questions about the reasons behind some characters’ actions - teasers given in the story but no additional explanation and then the characters killed off so no answers.

It seemed to end rather abruptly, when there should have been some additional explanations to fill in the ending about Chris and a couple of the main antagonists.

I won’t be reading the next one in the series, or any others from this author.

Also be aware the Kindle version is not 338 pages of this story. The story ended at 270 pages, then there were 50 pages of the first few chapters of book 2 in the series, along with some credits and a plug for a side-bar prequel story about Tsu, another character in the book.
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rlptwo
5.0 out of 5 stars Reading Chris Collins' Adventures Is A Blast
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022
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I'd read a couple books that featured Tsu but didn't realize the author for her and Chris' adventure was one and the same. After reading and enjoying books by this author I was excited to learn that Tsu and Chris have been playing on the same team, just not for the same "games". This book was on fire with intrigue and tension. I found myself gritting my teeth and grasping my Kindle like my life depended on doing so. But I was tensed not for me but for the dangers and backstabbing that were flying at Chris from every direction. If I were an avid reader of many different authors I would wax eloquently on John Hopton's comparable exciting writing style and thrillers. Since I'm not that vastly read it will have to suffice to strongly recommend this book, especially, but also generally Author Hopton's work. You'll not be disappointed in the least.
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Robert Krueger
4.0 out of 5 stars Never a quiet moment
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019
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Fasten your seat belt; the accelerator is to the floor.

Action, tension, and violence coupled with Chris searching for the truth and for vindication for himself.

Chris is at a low point in his career and his life. He is hanging in unsure of his next move, weighing his options. He has screwed-up (in the opinion of the suits) and now must pay the price. He has few options. But that is only the tip of the iceberg. Powerful political people are on his case. He is not only the pursuer, he is the pursued. He is likable, impulsive to a degree, and tough but not is a mean way.

Shift the scene to Tsu whose dinner is interrupted by the murder of her companion, but she is not intimidated. She takes down the aggressor. She is a mysterious and dangerous woman. She and her murdered partner were being paid to track down an international criminal. Is she losing her edge?

Chris and Tsu are bound to meet as their ventures come together.

This rapid fire story is told without pause. The story is expertly crafted with engrossing characters. Reviewed by the author of The Children's Story, About Good and Evil.
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eulane
5.0 out of 5 stars Another new author for me!
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023
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I thoroughly enjoyed this new read and its accompanying hero. It was exciting enough for me to read the next one in the series which doesn't happen often any more. I'm getting so old and read so much, that finding a new author I enjoy is better than sex ! Just wait until you are 70. LOL
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Manuel Gomez
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2023
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This is a very interesting story, with several twists in the plot and an unexpected end. I highly recommend it.
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Keith
4.0 out of 5 stars Utterly devastating drama
Reviewed in Australia on May 23, 2023
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Whilst Chris Collins is deliberately compromised in his position as Deputy CIA director, he has to make the unenviable decision to disappear to prevent unscrupulous enemies who are planning his ultimate demise. With few if any people who he can rely on, for help, he escaped the country risking life and limb to bring down a very unsavoury politician who is planning to get himself installed as the next President of the USA. Just as he thinks he has succeeded in bringing his plan to fruition he finds that not all his 'alllies' are fighting the good fight. How will he complete his task against such odds.
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Don Culham
4.0 out of 5 stars good read
Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2023
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Highly entertaining and a real good read if you like adventure fiction. Non stop action and a great plot. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
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ninconpoop44
3.0 out of 5 stars A Lack of Suspense and Too Easy for the Operatives
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2023
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I started reading and after ten or so pages settled down as I thought this would be an exciting read. Sadly it fell flat, the action and results of was far too easy, no dramas on the way. I did not think the characters were fully rounded, all rather bland. Overall there was simply something missing. I really wanted a five star read, sorry
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Moses
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read with plenty of action.
Reviewed in Australia on May 16, 2022
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Plenty of action across a number of locations makes for a good read with this thriller. Chris Collins has been demoted from his position as CIA Deputy Director because of a penchant for “doing things his way”, against orders. A US Senator, Matthew McGoldrick, has announced his candidacy for the US Presidency, but he becomes a person of interest to Chris as he finds concerns with events, especially after he crosses paths with a hitman that Chris first encountered in North Africa many years before and sees this person speaking with the Presidential nominee.

The story takes Chris on a worldwide quest for answers, with a lot of action along the way and then he crosses paths with another career spy that he has been involved with in earlier days.,

A good read, although at times when jumping from character to character it become a little confusing until finally the two main characters come together and the connection is clarified.

Moses
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