Emperor by John Fullerton reads like today’s news
behind the news. This must-read thriller takes the reader behind the
political curtains in Beijing and Washington, DC and delves into the world of
international espionage and intrigue as events built toward WWIII. The
narrative is so authentic and well-researched it reads like a prophetic foretelling
of events before they unfold on the world stage.
Fullerton draws the reader in with a fast-paced
introduction to believable characters caught up in undercover activities. A
whistleblower deep inside the Beijing government leaks details to the West. A
strong female protagonist and former NSA agent, Ava Shute, reluctantly accepts
the challenge of making the information known because it is the right thing to
do. On the other side of the scenario, an aging Chinese Emperor, fights ill
health as he plots the invasion of Taiwan aiming to make one China unity his
legacy.
Book Review: Empire by John Fullerton
The detailed leaks read true and ratchet up suspense like a lit fuse. I recommend this book to those who enjoy war and
military novels, and spy novels with thriller plot lines and political overtones.
I give it a strong five stars. It’s authentic, unpredictable, and the
techniques and espionage procedures used are convincing. It delivers gripping action,
adventure, misdirection, and realistic characters you can sink your teeth into.
Who can you trust? That may change as you turn the page. This spy thriller
stays with you even after you finish the book. I didn’t see the end coming.
Loved it.
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About
Author John Fullerton
John
Fullerton was, for a time, a ‘contract laborer’ for the UK’s Secret Intelligence
Service, an experience that formed the basis of his recent Cold War spy
trilogy. He’s lived or worked in 40 countries as a journalist and covered a
dozen wars. Fullerton was employed by Reuters for 20 years with postings in
Hong Kong, Delhi, Beirut, Nicosia, Cairo, and London. Emperor is his tenth
novel. He lives in Scotland and has begun a new espionage series set in the UK
and Germany. For more information check out his website at https://johnfullertonauthor.scot/
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