The Medusa Protocol - (An Assassins Anonymous Novel) by Rob Hart (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Mark's protege Astrid has been kidnapped and is being held in a mysterious prison on a remote island off the coast of Brazil. Can she escape while keeping her pledge to not to take another life? When Astrid, known in her elite assassin days as Azrael, stopped showing up to Assassins Anonymous, the group assumed her past had caught up with her. Only Mark, Astrid's sponsor and formerly the deadliest assassin in the world, holds out hope that she's okay. Then the group gets a sign, or rather, a pizza delivery. Is there another psychopath out there who actually likes olives on their pizza, or is Astrid trying to send them a message? Meanwhile, Astrid woke up in a cell in a black site prison, on an island off the coast of Brazil. She has no idea why she's there. A doctor subjects her to mysterious experiments, plumbing the depths of her memory and looking for a vital clue from her past. Astrid will do anything to escape, oh, except...killing anyone. Damn. It's not so easy to blow this joint without actually blowing anything up"--

Book Synopsis

Welcome back to Assassins Anonymous, the only twelve-step group where joining can be deadly.

When Astrid, known in her assassin days as Azrael, stopped showing up to Assassins Anonymous, the group assumed her past had caught up with her. Only her sponsor Mark, formerly the deadliest killer in the world, holds out hope that she's okay. Then, during a meeting, the group gets a sign, or rather, a pizza delivery. Is there another psychopath out there who actually likes olives on their pizza, or is Astrid trying to send Mark a message?

Meanwhile, Astrid wakes up in the cell of a black site prison, on a remote island. A doctor subjects her to mysterious experiments, plumbing the depths of her memory and looking for a vital clue from her past. She'll do anything to escape, except...killing anyone. Hmm. Turns out it's not easy to blow this joint without blowing anything, or anyone up.

Review Quotes

"Hart triumphs with this deliriously enjoyable sequel to Assassins Anonymous . . . He keeps the tone sharp and the intensity high. Fans of Jeff Lindsay and Jeffery Deaver will delight in this series' effortless mix of wit and brutality." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"[C]heeky, swiftly paced . . . [T]he stakes are human, the worldbuilding is fun, and the vibrant supporting cast is stocked with spinoff-worthy personalities. Hart brings the heart in this entertaining tale of redemption, sacrifice, and found family." --Kirkus

"High octane and irresistible, this page-turner is not only breathtakingly smart, but heartbreakingly unique. Completely cinematic, constantly entertaining, and written with Hart's signature dark wit, The Medusa Protocol offers non-stop suspense with the highest of stakes. Do not miss this!" -- Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word

"The Medusa Protocol is an exhilarating, pulse-pounding sequel to Assassins Anonymous that expands the world while standing on its own as a startlingly original thriller. Not to be missed." --S.A. Cosby, New York Times best selling author of All the Sinners Bleed

"The Medusa Protocol is a cracking-whip of a read. From characters and settings to fight scenes, Rob Hart knows how to land a punch--to the gut and to the heart. This follow-up to the kinetically-brilliant Assassins Anonymous buzzes with energy and action." --Rachel Howzell Hall, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Last One

"Hart strikes an incredible balance between nonstop action and unforgettable characters to examine the nature of violence and repentance. The Medusa Protocol is thrilling, funny, and heartfelt--clear your calendar before you start because it's impossible to put down." --Mark Greaney, New York Times bestselling author of the Gray Man series

About the Author

Rob Hart is the author of Assassins Anonymous, The Paradox Hotel, The Warehouse, and the Ash McKenna crime series, and the co-author of Scott Free with James Patterson. He's worked as a book publisher, a reporter, a political communications director, and a commissioner for the city of New York. Hart lives in Jersey City.