Powell stumbles across a sinister and clandestine group intent on changing the world order. The mysterious Chairman of this group, has brought together some of the wealthiest and most powerful men on the planet. But Powell’s focus is on saving one abused woman and her children.Rose Carter has discovered evidence of the group’s existence and must be silenced. Ruthless assassins are hunting down … hunting down the family and Powell must keep one step ahead if he’s to keep them alive.
In a gripping thriller, the book races to a shocking climax before Powell receives help from an unexpected quarter.
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As usual Ward has produced a book that is fast paced, topical and so very readable. It’s almost a guilty pleasure to read. Also, having read all his books as they are released meeting Powell, Afina and Jenkins is like catching up with old friends.
A group of the super rich and powerful have joined together to make the world a better place unfettered by politics or the need for public approval. Manipulating terrorist attacks along with assisting an unpopular American President with secret understandings with Russia is all part of the course to achieve their greater aims. With such far reaching plans there’s always going to be collateral damage involving insignificant people. That is until Powell becomes involved in helping one of those people.
I have bitter-sweet emotions after reading this book: on one hand it was such a wonderful, thrilling ride, but on the other hand, it was the last book in the series and now I officially don’t know what to do with myself! I hope that new Powell installment is in the works and I’ll get to read about his saving the day once again.
In The Cabal, Powell has to not only save the day but the world itself as it seems, after uncovering the plot about an organization that plans on changing it forever. They’re the most powerful people on the planet, holding a quarter of its riches; so, what can possibly one ordinary (ok, maybe extraordinary due to all of his talents) man do to disrupt their plans? Read, and you’ll find out.
The plot in this last installment was incredibly dynamic and fast-moving. The atmosphere was charged with tension and I found myself on the edge of my seat quite a few times. Also, featuring a newly elected American President in a couple of scenes was also a very interesting touch, and the characterization was spot on. If you love conspiracy theory thrillers and just thrillers with riveting plots, this book is perfect for you. Five stars!
This is the first Powell novel I’ve read, and it’s easy to follow the story without having read any of the others. It’s a fast-paced thriller, with a bit of romance and heartache thrown in. Powerful men seek to change the world. The theme reminded me of Taylor Caldwell novels, but these men are “supposedly” out to make the world a better place. But crossing them is dangerous. Once you know their plans, you are either a part of it — or you are dead! Although they remain unnamed, it’s easy to pick out the politicians the story is making fun of.
Along with trying to discover the identity of the Chairman and the purpose of The Cabal, Powell finds himself trying to safeguard a woman abused by her political husband. Like many women in this situation, fear of so many things makes it difficult for her to leave her husband. It breaks your heart that so much of this exists in “civilized” societies.
If you’ve read other Powell novels, you are sure to enjoy this one as well. If you haven’t read any, why not try it. Plenty of action to keep you reading.