BISHOP’S WAR
A stunning debut thriller from critically acclaimed
author,
Rafael Amadeus
Hines
This fast-paced
and action-packed suspense thriller introduces us to Special Forces Sergeant John Bishop, decorated
war hero, and nephew of crime boss, Gonzalo Valdez. After returning home
from Afghanistan John’s hopes
for a peaceful future are quickly shattered when he is catapulted back into
the global war on terror through
a succession of life-threatening events and corrupt intrigue. He battles
against terrorist operatives in New York,
a powerful Afghan warlord, and a psychopathic billionaire with powerful White
House connections. When John’s uncle gets involved, he proceeds to treat John’s
enemies to a bitter taste of mob vengeance. From that point on the ride speeds
up and the reader will have to hold on for dear life. This is a thriller not to
be matched for intensity and breathless
excitement—not for the faint-hearted.
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More In the Series:
In his debut novel, Bishop’s War, author Rafael Amadeus Hines
delivered a knock-out punch! The international bestselling action-thriller
introduced us to former US Special Forces Sgt. John Bishop, his Spec Ops team,
and John’s crime boss uncle, Gonzalo Valdez, as they united to take on
terrorists, contract killers, a psychotic billionaire, and Afghan warlords. In
the eagerly anticipated sequel, Bishop’s Law, the nonstop action continues with
Bishop and his team battling against ISIS terror cells, a family of Pakistani
assassins, and the Russian mob. Hang on for an action-packed and
suspense-filled thrill ride! Once again—not for the faint-hearted. Bishop's Law (Bishop Series Book 2) - Kindle edition by Hines, Rafael
Amadeus. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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** 2,300 Reviews and an average rating of 4.5-star
consensus/average!!**
** Both books have been
Amazon bestsellers in multiple categories in both the US and the UK**
“This is a rollicking debut, the first book
in a series. In it, Hines dexterously keeps each of his many plot elements
moving along furiously…Throughout this multilayered narrative, he particularly
demonstrates a unique talent for realistic dialogue… which complements the
story well as characters find themselves embroiled in a seemingly endless
streak of deadly ordeals. Hines shows himself to be masterful at pacing and
plot progression as well as effective at supplying gritty characterization.
Fans of suspense fiction will find much to appreciate here… It’s a provocative,
densely plotted action tale even if it’s not for the squeamish. A consistently
thrilling opening installment” _ Kirkus
“Since
the far too early demise of my favorite author, Vince Flynn, I have waited, and
longed, for someone who could write realistic, action-oriented novels, with
compelling characters. That wait ended when I received “Bishop’s War,”
the debut of Rafael Amadeus Hines’ (what a fantastic name, by the way) amazingly
unique character-driven, action series. It was a one-sitting, page-turner of a
read (I read slowly, so it was a long, very worthwhile sit), and I loved every
page of it. I truly believe my now second-favorite author, Vince Flynn, would
love the world of John Bishop, and would tip his hat to Rafael for his splendid
storytelling, and varied and deep personalities. He takes the reader into an
otherwise unknown world of tangled webs, situated on the Lower East Side of
NYC. My only regret about Bishop’s War is
that there wasn’t a second and third book in the series ready and waiting for
me to devour when I completed the first, so, once again I wait… and long for
the sequel.” _ Tim Clemente (Counter-Terrorism
Expert, Retired FBI Special Agent, Swat Team Member, Producer and Author)
“Not
for the faint of heart, Bishop’s War had us breathlessly
grasping pages as they seemed to almost vanish at lightning speed. Rafael
Amadeus Hines is clearly a master storyteller, which begs the question–– where
the heck is the next book?”_Top Shelf Magazine
About Rafael:
Rafael
Amadeus Hines is a native New Yorker with Panamanian,
Jamaican, and Irish roots, who was born and raised on Manhattan’s Lower East
Side. Dipping into his early Alphabet City memories, he loosely based many of
the characters in his first novel, Bishop’s War, on the people he
grew up with, and adapted many of his own experiences into the book as well.
Rafael
is a former Jazz club owner and restaurateur, and has worked in the financial
and energy markets for over twenty years. On 9/11 he watched his office along
with all the others in the Twin Towers come crashing down and, like many New
Yorkers on that day, he anticipated follow up attacks to take place throughout
the city. Years later he envisioned a lone citizen soldier preventing these
attacks and the hero Sgt. John Bishop appeared on paper.
Rafael
is a former Jazz club owner and restaurateur, and has worked in the financial
and energy markets for over twenty years. On 9/11 he watched his office along
with all the others in the Twin Towers come crashing down and, like many New
Yorkers on that day, he anticipated follow up attacks to take place throughout
the city. Years later he envisioned a lone citizen soldier preventing these
attacks and the hero Sgt. John Bishop appeared on paper.
Rafael is the father of three and still spends much of his time in
the New York neighborhood where he grew up. A voracious reader of suspense
thrillers, his writing career was inspired by legendary artist-authors Elmore
Leonard, John Sandford, Stephen Hunter, James Lee Burke, Tom Clancy, Vince
Flynn, and Walter Mosley. He is currently working on book three in the
Bishop series.
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