The Persian Gamble

Author: Joel C. Rosenberg

Series: Marcus Ryker #2

Publisher: Tyndale

Release Date: March 12, 2019

Rating: 5 Stars

Reviewer: Jessica Higgins

Yet another superb current events thriller from Rosenberg!

The unthinkable has happened.  The Russian president and head of the FSB have just been assassinated!  And it was done by the mole that the Americans have been working to get out of Russia.  Now it a desperate escape attempt, Marcus Ryker, Oleg Kraskin, and Jenny Morris make it out of Moscow alive, but not for long.  The plane is soon shot down by Russian MiGs, but the three manage to jump to safety, but still land on Russian soil.  Jenny has been shot and needs medical attention.  The United States believes that Marcus and Oleg should be labeled as traitors and Ryker should be tried for treason while Oleg should be handed back over to the Russians.  But Marcus has a trick card up his sleeve that he must play to get presidential pardons and it concerns the transfer of Russian nuclear warheads from North Korea to Iran.  If what Oleg has said is true, Iran seems to be on a time crunch to launch several nuclear missiles at Israel and the United States.  It’s a gamble to be sure, but Marcus and Oleg haven’t lied yet.

Rosenberg continues yet another incredible series.  Picking up at the exact spot where the previous book left off, readers focus on Marcus continuing troubles.  Now a fugitive from his own country, he must figure out a way to get the group back to safety.  Marcus traits as a true leader really emerge in this installment as does his compassion for others.  He does what he must when it is kill or be killed, but that is never his motive.  Several supporting characters return for this book including Vinetti and Pete Huang.  Unfortunately, not everyone will remain alive be the end of this book.  Packed with action and a very believable story line that could easily be in tomorrow’s papers, The Persian Gamble  is as epic as it gets.

I always recommend his books for readers who love current events and a fantastic story!  Pick up a copy of this book as soon as you can!

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher.  The views and opinions expressed within are my own.