On a mission to Afghanistan to gather information about the opium trade, Rex Dalton stumbles across spine-chilling deceit and corruption reaching the highest hallways of power in Afghanistan, America, and Europe.His requests to his superiors to wipe out the drug stores, labs, and drug lords, fall on deaf ears.With no time to waste, and US politicians failing to act, Rex takes matters into his … takes matters into his own hands and stirs up a hornet’s nest. One so deadly even Rex, one of the world’s most lethal assassins, might not survive.
THE POWER OF THREE is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the second book in the electrifying new Rex Dalton series.
more
I have just started reading this author and I enjoyed his books immensely.
Really elevated my opinion on the intelligence of service dogs.
The author pulled you into the story with his writing style.
good read
This was the first JC Ryan book I read, but it will not be the last. Loved the theme, action and tone of the book. As soon as I finished I looked to see what else he had written so I could get started on them.
Loved the book. Just got the follow up book and started reading today. Highly recommend. Well written with interesting characters and plot.
This was a fast paced and action packed story. The main character is a bit over the top and indestructible, think a more intelligent, more adaptable Jack Reacher and the super capable dog he has helping him only adds to the story.
Excellent book for those liking military adventures or anyone who had a pet they thought could actually communicate with them.
I couldn’t leave the book alone and had to order the next book in line before reading anything else. I am so happy that I found JC Ryan and super-enjoy his writings.
Kept me on the edge of my chair.
Excellent trilogy of books that caused me to keep on reading… ended up reading five of the first six books in three days. The main character, Rex, is likeable from the start and Digger gets your attention from the first page he’s introduced on. Looking forward to reading the sixth book next.
I thought this book was realistic.
Rex Dalton runs into corruption that leads back to the United States and to people that he knows.
I love Digger and I hope you do to.
Rex looses friends in this story.
I recently finished The Power of Three, the second novel in JC Ryan’s Rex Dalton Thriller series.
Rex was sent on a mission to Afghanistan to gather information about the opium trade. His mission brief was to find out who were the key players, the trade routes, and to follow the money trail from the producers, distributors into the coffers of Taliban and other terrorist organizations. Before long he had opened a can of worms revealing spine chilling deceit and corruption that reached into the highest hallways of power in Afghanistan, America, and Europe.
Once again JC has created realistic characters to augment Rex. Stand by for a whirlwind tour through various locations, as Rex fights for his survival while still helping those who have are mired in helplessness by unfortunate circumstances. A fantastic story which will keep you up late at night turning the pages!
The Power of Three #2 – I absolutely enjoy this author’s books. If you’re Ludlum and company fan, you will like Ryan, too. If you haven’t read The Fulcrum, the first book, it isn’t necessary since this book gives background from the first. But I recommend reading it anyway; it is a good foundation for the series. Well written, fast paced with intriguing and suspense filled storylines.
The characters range from good to despicable, with many characters from the previous book. The emotions run the gamut. The terrible truth about America’s governing leaders will dishearten many, but there’s still hope the Dark State won’t win completely. After all, not all Americans want donuts and circuses; the proof of that lies with the current elected president, instead of the increased circus clowns being elected.
The relationship between Rex and Trigger develop, but at a great cost to both. Part of the cost brings Rex to make decisions about their future and leaves possibilities of multiple paths to be taken in their journeys. While not a cliffhanger, the story is complete, but the series does continue. There’s an overview, which I appreciate knowing what a story is about before I read nowadays. I contacted the author to review his books and found this book on authorsxp.com. Minor editing needed. 5*
No Doubt – I read The Fulcrum (#1) before I read this short story. I enjoyed the writing style of the beginning chapters and the presentation of the island’s natives and tourists. Quite comical until the murder, then the style changed similar to The Fulcrum. There’s a bit of maturity in the character and dialog missing in this short, but it’s still an interesting and entertaining story. This is introduction to Rex and Digger’s histories, as well as bits and bobs about Rex’s purpose for being on the island. The Fulcrum actually did a great job with Rex and Digger, which makes this short unnecessary, but still a good read. 4*
The Fulcrum #1 – My first read by this author and I couldn’t put the book down! Mesmerized by the writing style, the vivid descriptions and the storylines, I read without stopping. Fast paced, action packed and interesting on several facets. Rex is a good example of what many Americans used to be, the masses who made this country great. Now after the decades of the Dark State (read chapter 15 for clarification) at work molding the brainwashed and dumb downed younger American generations with Mickey Dees and smartphones, our future and security is at stake. This is not a political agenda on part of the author, but part of the description of what we’re facing; the reasons Rex became driven. The truth of what we’re actually facing with cartels, terrorists and the havoc and destruction caused by the corruption and ineptness of our government’s screaming chimps. Oh, sorry, our politicians.
I thought our Founding Fathers voted English (by one vote over German) as our Country’s language? A point that caused me concern was his blacking out and thinking he was rescuing his sister. Not sure he would have been allowed to continue, but I’m not in that world and maybe he has special talents that were in dire need. As for mental testing, as determined as he was, he probably had the ability to pass them. Of course there’s clarification later concerning those tests. While the ending was not a cliffhanger, the job was accomplished, plus; the ending gives the opening to the next book of the series. Ludlum is my favorite author, but I’ve found another one that I look forward to reading more of his work. The only editing needed was Internet, somehow everyone thinks this proper noun and place is lower case. I found this book on authorsxp.com. 5*