Nobody's Hero - (Ben Koenig) by M W Craven

Book Synopsis

"Exhilarating and darkly comic. . . Craven effectively mixes the unvarnished brutality and high body count of Lee Child with the black humor of Mick Herron. . . A must read." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"This high-body-count romp is told with such verve and relish that even readers who shy from mayhem might find themselves on Koenig's side as he hurtles from one impossible near-death experience to the next." --The New York Times Book Review

A man who can't feel fear is in a race against time to find a woman who knows a secret that could take down the United States

When a shocking murder and abduction on the streets of London leads investigators to open a safe in Langley for the first time in ten years, they find a note directing them to a few key individuals. Three of the people on the list are dead. The fourth is Ben Koenig.

Koenig has no idea why his name is on the list. Then he realizes that he knows the woman who carried out the killings. Ten years earlier, without being told why, he was tasked with helping her disappear. Far from being a deranged killer, she is the gatekeeper of a secret that could take down America, and for the safety of the country, she has been in hiding for years--until now. And if she has resurfaced, the danger may be closer and more terrifying than anyone can imagine.

Ben Koenig has to find her before it's too late. But Ben suffers from a syndrome that means he can't feel fear. He doesn't always know when he should walk away . . . or when he's leading others into danger. Fast, brutal, smart, and violent, Nobody's Hero is an engrossing story of contract killers, international terrorism, hard choices, and the future of the country--and the world as we know it.

"Craven has unleashed Ben Koenig into the thriller world. Long may he raise hell in the pages." --David Baldacci

Review Quotes

"This high-body-count romp is told with such verve and relish that even readers who shy from mayhem might find themselves on Koenig's side as he hurtles from one impossible near-death experience to the next."
--The New York Times Book Review

"Exhilarating and darkly comic. . . Craven effectively mixes the unvarnished brutality and high body count of Lee Child with the black humor of Mick Herron. With style, wit, and plot twists to spare, Craven cements this series as a must-read."
--Publishers Weekly (starred)

"A razor-sharp, adrenalized effort with complicated but satisfying twists and turns. . . A new kind of espionage thriller with plenty of old-school action and violence."
--Kirkus (starred)

"An adrenaline-fuelled second outing for former special agent; Koenig makes Reacher look like a weak-kneed softie."
--The Telegraph

"An absolute white-knuckle ride of a book. Fingernail-chewingly tense, lightning paced and as hard-edged as Koenig's Fairburn-Sykes dagger. Just brilliant."
--Neil Lancaster, bestselling author of The Devil You Know

"A new action hero for the ages; a true knockout."
--Crime Monthly

"Ben Koenig is as tough and analytical a hero as Lee Child's iconic Jack Reacher, but with an added dimension that makes him unique in the field. . . Bloody brilliant, and brilliantly bloody! . . . Craven's effortlessly spare narrative, clever construction, and laconic wit make this thriller utterly impossible to put down."
--Zoë Sharp, bestselling author of the Charlie Fox crime thrillers

"Why should Lee and Andrew Child have all the fun? . . . Just terrific and a TV series is in the pipeline."
--Times (UK)

"Koenig is a compelling protagonist. . . A good read for fans of Dennis Lehane's Darkness, Take My Hand, Jeff Lindsey's Darkly Dreaming Dexter, and Peter Swanson's Nine Lives. . . Fans of complex thrillers with an intriguing antihero will enjoy Craven's latest Koenig adventure."
--Booklist

Praise for M. W. Craven:
"Craven has unleashed Ben Koenig into the thriller world. Long may he raise hell in the pages. A superb thriller that will have everyone talking, and gasping."
--David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Tough, explosive, badass, and brilliant, Fearless is everything you could want in a thriller. Blistering pace and all-out action, impossible to put down, impossible to forget. If you like Reacher, you'll LOVE this."
--Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End

"If you haven't read any M. W. Craven yet, fix that immediately."
--S. A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of Razorblade Tears

" 'Thrill ride' gets tossed around a little too generously these days, but Craven has written one. A highly entertaining, brilliantly violent tale, full of unforgettable set pieces."
--Peter Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of The Kind Worth Killing

"Fearless is a terrific thriller, full of action, twists and turns, and a very unusual hero."
--Peter Robinson, bestselling author of the Inspector Banks novels

"A knockout thriller! Fans of Reacher will love this."
--Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of Thirteen

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