Hawke: A Novel (Hawke (Atria Hardcover)) Book

A James Bond for the 21st century, the eponymous Hawke is suave, sexy, smart, wealthy and deadly. And he's got the bloodlines to boot--the direct descendant of a famous English pirate, Alex Hawke is a British secret agent back in the Caribbean where his ancestor once amassed a legendary fortune. Decades ago, his own parents were brutally tortured and murdered for a secret Alex, to this day, doesn't know he has in his possession. What brings Alex back to the scene of a crime he only vaguely remembers witnessing, is a mission to find and recover a stealth submarine that's gone missing less than a hundred miles from the American mainland, complete with 40 nuclear warheads and a rogue terrorist's finger on the countdown button. It's a hoary premise, but Bell makes it work with skilful plotting, quick characterisations, and a lively hero who deserves a sequel, not to mention the big screen treatment. --Jane Adams, Amazon.comRead More