A tiny device causes big trouble in Assignment: Sydney, the fourth installment in the SpyCo Novella Series.When an Australian scientist develops technology capable of revolutionizing nuclear missile warfare, North Korea’s rogue government will stop at nothing to get their hands on it. Straight from a harrowing mission in Istanbul, top SpyCo agent James Burke is dispatched to head off disaster. … dispatched to head off disaster. Little does he know he will face one of the most difficult decisions of his career.
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I’m DNFing this one. I’m OK with irreverent humor, but this is too frequent and seems to cross the line more than I’m comfortable with. Burke’s repeated comments about other women, especially when supposedly in a relationship, were particularly cringeworthy. Also, despite being warned by Dot that Park has probably been in his room and planted bugs on his clothing Burke just ignores this and continues to travel without checking any of his belongings. Then is surprised when a tracker is found. I don’t expect protagonists to be perfect – but this seems really, really dense on Burke’s part. It kind of killed it for me and I found I lost the minimal interest I had in the plot…
I enjoyed the first 3 and they only seem to be loosely connected, so I’m still inclined to check out the next one, Assignment: Alaska.
Assignment series:
Assignment: Athens #1 – A well written little spy story. Not in Ludlum’s league, but Hart does a good, simplistic job. The prologue starts the ball rolling with favors of Mr. Majestyk and The Mechanic, which made me laugh. While this isn’t my favorite story, I love the other books I’ve read from this author, especially the Serenity Series.
If you like Assignment: Athens, prepare to get your socks knocked off with Serenity. I am curious to see if the next book in the SpyCo series will be as well written as the Serenity, which by the way are all 5-star books. 4*
Assignment: Paris #2 – Another well written spy story from a good storyteller. The characters are believable, the fast paced plot twists and the humor rampant. Mr. Majestyk is replaced with James Bond, but the story still rocks. 5*
Assignment: Istanbul #3 – Another well written little spy story. The books in this series are getting better, as most good things do with age or practice, and the reader has a fast paced, suspense filled story laced with humor. I recommend reading the series from the beginning as the well developed characters pop in and out from various books. Plus, why not, they’re a fun way to spend a couple of hours. 5*
Assignment: Sydney #4 – Again, another well written, suspense filled novel that keeps the reader immersed in the story while having fun reading it, too. The characters are interesting and the plot is well thought out, plus there’s the signature humor found in this series and other Hart books. 5*
Assignment: Alaska #5 – These stories get better and better. A well written, action packed, humorous novel that keeps the reader in stitches while glued to the pages. Some of the characters have returned from previous stories and get more interesting. The well thought out plot and the return of Dot makes the intrigue rock. I noticed a new coauthor and can tell a difference with his contribution.
Update: I found the coauthor did not help write this book; it was written strictly by Mr. Hart. This is my favorite book of the series so far, including Dublin #6. The other books are missing him not being the only writer, but I understand his reason. 5*
Assignment Dublin #6 – Another well written little spy story. Dot appears again; she’s my favorite character. The gang’s off again with a new assignment, which if you read the other books, you know what to expect. A quick read done in a couple hours, good for relaxing. 4*
This is the 4th book in the SpyCo Novella Book Series that Craig A. Hart and S.j. Varengo have written and I can say,this, you won’t be disappointed! Another fast paced, high, energy, page turner spy story.
SpyCo Agent , James Burke is sent to head off a disaster in Sydney! James Burke needs to stop North Korea from getting the technology, that would enable them to LAUNCH NUCLEAR WEAPONS!!!
We get introduced into some other characters that make the adventure happen.
I received this as a ARC for my honest review!
So, if you enjoy action,check this series out, you can read each assignment in any order or alone and you will enjoy the read!