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The Assassin's Prayer: An Action Adventure Thriller (The Assassins Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Mark Allen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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HARD-HITTING ACTION WITH A WHOLE LOT OF HEART.

Burned by the betrayal of his best friend and embittered by the tragic death of his wife, former government assassin Gabriel Asher becomes a freelance gun-for-hire, trying hard to bury the past beneath a violent sea of bullets, blood, and booze.

But some sins refuse to stay buried…

When Asher finds himself targeted by Black Talon, a brutal kill-team from his past led by the ruthless and legendary Colonel Macklin, fate deals him a shitty hand and thrusts an ex-lover back into his life–and in the middle of crossfire. As Asher unleashes a take-no-prisoners war against his enemies, the guns thunder, the bodies bite the dust, and he finds the scars on his soul being ripped wide open.

With its full-throttle pace, hard-hitting action, and heart-wrenching emotion, The Assassin's Prayer is a relentless tale of redemption for those who know that sometimes bullets speak louder than words.

Publisher’s Note: The Assassin’s Prayer has been updated with new characters, major revisions, and an exhilarating new ending in this brand-new edition.

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"Mark Allen nails another winner with 'The Assassin's Prayer.' A blast to read and so many unforgettable action scenes. There's one scene in particular that ranks in my Top 10 greatest fight scenes ever -- and I read A LOT of action stuff. Best of all, the action scenes are hemmed in by a nice plot featuring unique characters. Highly recommend." ~ Stan R. Mitchell, author of Sold Out.
"The Assassin's Prayer didn't disappoint! Inthe tradition of action-adventure stories like those describing the exploits ofMack Bolan, protagonist Travis Kain cuts a bloody swath through histargets. Allen also gives us the chance to look behind the curtain andinto the mind of his protagonist, Travis Kain, who is more than a simple triggerpuller. Allen builds and maintains an empathy for Kain that is undeniable. I can't wait for more fictionfrom Mark Allen, my favorite 'Chef du Slaughter'!" ~ Jamie Sheffield, author of The Caretaker
"The Assassin's Prayer is an action-packed, dramatic novel. The violence is bloody and unforgiving, and some of the fights are spectacularly gruesome. Lots of emotional conflict, but the maudlin moments don't slow the story down and help distinguish Kain from the legion of near-robotic Grim Hired Assassins out there." ~ Jack Badelaire, author of Killer Instincts

About the Author

Mark Allen is an author who specializes in tough, uncompromising fiction that slams like a bullet to the brain or a punch to the guts, yet never loses sight of the heart and soul. He uses words like a scalpel, carving through the surface layers to rip open the dark, bleeding secrets beneath.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B095XD2W4F
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wolfpack Publishing (June 30, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2313 KB
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1494708310
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Mark Allen specializes in tough, hard-hitting fiction that slams you like a bullet in the face.

His action novel "The Assassin's Prayer" was optioned by Showtime. His horror script "Gristle"--now a gritty horror novel--was a semi-finalist in the prestigious 2010 Slamdance Screenplay Competition where it was called "a perfect blend of high drama and blood-and-guts slasher horror."

Allen currently lives in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York with a wife he loves, two daughters he adores, a pair of cats he hates with every fiber of his being, and enough ammunition to ensure he is never bothered by door-to-door salesmen.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful action read ... like "Waiting for Godot" without any waiting!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014
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I've been looking forward to Mark Allen's debut novel for a while, having enjoyed his writing since I first came across this author's shorter works a bit more than a year ago ... "The Assassin's Prayer" didn't disappoint!

In the tradition of action-adventure stories like those describing the exploits of Mack Bolan, protagonist Travis Kain cuts a wide and bloody swath through his targets as well as anyone who gets in his way (either by choice or unfortunate circumstance).

Unlike those action-adventure books I read through the 80s and 90s however, Allen also gives us the chance to look behind the curtain, and into the mind of his protagonist, Travis Kain, who is more than a simple trigger puller. Allen builds and maintains an empathy for Kain that is undeniable (and at some points confusing/conflicting, given the ankle-deep gore that splash readers during a number of the explicit scenes of violent mayhem). This duality makes for a delightful guilty pleasure.

I can't wait for more fiction from the mind of Mark Allen, my favorite 'Chef du Slaughter'!
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Jack Badelaire
4.0 out of 5 stars A Cool Hired-Killer Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2014
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THE ASSASSIN'S PRAYER is the story of Travis Kain, a killer-for-hire who once worked for the CIA, but now most often sells his services to organized crime. He lives in a state of almost constant melancholy after the death of his wife several years ago, using violence to dull the pain of his loss.

When we meet him, Kain is contracted to kill off another organized crime "made man" of some considerable status, and while the job goes mostly as planned, there are complications involving some innocent witnesses. Kain has vowed to never harm innocents (part of the "prayer" which gives the book its title), and so walks away from tying off these loose ends, an act that has serious consequences for him later on.

Kain also runs into an old flame from years gone by, and this kindles some old passions he thought were long-dead. There's a lot of conflicting emotions going on, as Kain tries to sort out his feelings for this old flame while still hurting from the loss of his wife.

To further complicate matters, the CIA - who never drop a grudge - sends one of their top "operators" after Kain, because apparently his departure from the Agency was less than mutually accepted. The operator who goes after Kain is a real sumbitch, and he's got a whole cadre of other sumbitches along with him.

All of this comes together to create a pretty action-packed, dramatic novel. Allen is a big fan of the action genre, and heaps it on with gusto. The violence is bloody and unforgiving, and some of the fights are spectacularly gruesome. If you're not into vivid depictions of violence and gore, this may not be the book for you.

Taken as a whole, TAP is a solid debut novel. There are a couple of major coincidences that form plot points in the story, and they'll either make or break a reader's enjoyment of the novel; either you'll accept them and move on, or you'll lose your suspension of disbelief and fall out of the story. I was willing to carry on and swallow the coincidences, but I'm sure it'll be a deal-breaker for some readers.

There is also a lot of emotional conflict, most of it tied to both the death of Kain's wife and the rediscovery of his long-lost flame, but there's also some deep-seated angst regarding his former best friend, whom Kain now despises. There were several times I just wanted Kain to cowboy up and quit weeping into his whiskey. If I wanted to be cheeky, I'd refer to Kain as an "Emo Assassin", but since the story moves at a pretty brisk clip, the maudlin moments don't slow the story down, and I think it helps distinguish Kain from the legion of near-robotic Grim Hired Assassins out there. Some other reviewers clearly liked a more complicated, emotional protagonist, while others found it annoying. As usual, your mileage may vary.

So if you're interested in a cool Hired-Killer Thriller, consider picking up THE ASSASSIN'S PRAYER. And if you're such a cheapskate that you don't want to invest $2.99 on the book, check out some of his other works, such as "The Killing Question" and "Resurrection Bullets". Allen has quite the collection of varied short stories, and I'm sure there's something for everyone.
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bob b
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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A book you wait for that is exciting to read and difficult to put down. The second book is just as good.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Fast action steady kills
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2014
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The book was okay,lots of killing and a bit of romance,but the ending was awful.left a bad taste in my mouth.would not like to experience anymore of this Mark Allen's works.
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Paul green
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2014
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I really enjoyed this book. I have never read anything from this author before so it was a well thought out story. As A female reader I like to read something with a bit of grit and this didn't fail. After looking at what else this author wrote I was sorry to see that the other two I found were only short stories. Will keep this author in mind.
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Michael Francis
5.0 out of 5 stars assassins prayer
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
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Well done it took me 3 days but it is a page turner.very entertaining.don’t stop writing.your very good at it.
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rlptwo
5.0 out of 5 stars A Thriller That Makes You Hold Your Breath Too Long
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021
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And hold it too long I did, far too many times! This book, the first of a series, look to be a good barometer of what to expect if this story holds true to form. It was a fantastic ride into the life of a contract killer from the perspective of someone who cannot allow emotions like tenderness, caring or love into his life. To do so brings him to decisions about his vulnerability and his need to protect himself and others from those traits that can cause hesitancy, something that could result in death. And that's something he cannot have on his conscience.
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Monica Campos
4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022
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Nicely paced, good excitement. Good summer book to read while on the beach. Will start the second book in this series shortly.
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Christopher di Armani
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing.
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2021
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This is the first book I've read by Mark Allen, but it won't be the last. This is one seriously talented author. Thank you, sir, for an amazing story with one heck of an ending.
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Kindle Customer Judith
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent storyline, compulsive reading.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2022
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Well written, great storyline
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R.Ethiraj,India
4.0 out of 5 stars Prayed but no salvation
Reviewed in India on May 7, 2019
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Incredible action on every pages mostly.
The plot you might have read earlier , but the language and the speed the action sequences aŕe exposed, you will not disappoint. A straight and one sitting read. Kain the assassin with a heart . You will love him but the climax is a blow to your heart. I have really enjoyed as if watched an action movie
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John Lemke
4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in Australia on April 28, 2023
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A really interesting and troubled story that keeps the reader enthralled. Lots of action and interesting twists. A lot of fun to read.
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healthysean
4.0 out of 5 stars Great New Name to the Action Scene
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2023
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HARD-HITTING ACTION WITH A WHOLE LOT OF HEART.

Great to find a new action thriller, and yes action packed, strong story, gripping, great ending.

Burned by the betrayal of his best friend and embittered by the tragic death of his wife, former government assassin Gabriel Asher becomes a freelance gun-for-hire, trying hard to bury the past beneath a violent sea of bullets, blood, and booze.

But some sins refuse to stay buried…

Asher soon finds himself targeted by Black Talon, a brutal kill-team from his past led by the ruthless and legendary Colonel Macklin. Asher just wants to be left alone but when fate thrusts an ex-lover back into his life and she is caught up in the crossfire, Asher unleashes a take-no-prisoners war against his enemies. As the guns thunder and the bodies bite the dust, he finds the scars on his soul being ripped wide open.

Also there is an old friend, now a furious hate for his old friend. Painful memories, taking all his soul away, can he find something worth fighting for and enjoy life.

With its full-throttle pace, hard-hitting action, and heart-wrenching emotion, The Assassin's Prayer is a relentless tale of redemption for those who know that sometimes bullets speak louder than words.

Great book, straight away on Book 2, with a different character. Four stars.
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