Armageddon Conspiracy (Brent Lucas Thriller) [Hardcover]

John Thompson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 24, 2009 | Series: Brent Lucas Thriller

Fast-rising money manager Brent Lucas has no idea that the head of his new firm is a Christian fanatic or that his multi-million dollar job is a set-up until a billion dollars disappears from a client s account--and until he ends up as the only suspect. Determined to clear himself, he goes to his client s home where he finds only corpses. Narrowly escaping, Lucas runs from both the FBI and his would-be killers. Fueled by memories of his brother s tragic death in the Trade Center and aided by his ex-fiancée, a beautiful cop assigned to the Project Seahawk anti-terrorism taskforce, Lucas begins to unravel a flawlessly planned conspiracy. He discovers his politically unassailable boss has masterminded a plot aimed at bringing about Armageddon with stolen missiles, depleted nuclear fuel and a band of Muslim terrorists intent on killing the President. As the FBI closes in, Lucas launches his own desperate attempt to stop the madness before it is too late.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"an extraordinary debut novel...Bold and pitch-perfect, [Thompson's] narrative moves with a drive that is part engine and part caboose.  He takes no prisoners and leaves no loose ends." -The Post and Courier

About the Author

John Thompson spent twenty-five years as an investment banker in New York before retiring to write full time. His novel, Armageddon Conspiracy, will be published by Harbor House Books in October of 2008. He lives with his wife and daughter and divides his time between Charleston, S.C., and a mountain home in Hawley, Pa. Mr. Thompson is actively involved in his local community and serves on a number of non-profit boards. In those capacities, he has chaired the board of one of the nation s leading children s hospitals and served as interim headmaster of a private school. He currently serves as Chairman of the Charleston Education Network. He chairs the Investment Committee for the Medical University of South Carolina Foundation and serves on its Executive Committee, and he is on the National Advisory Board of Donors Choose, a charity selected by Amazon.com in 2005 as America s Most Innovative Non-Profit.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 286 pages
• Publisher: Joggling Board Press; revised, 2nd edition (February 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981873545
• ISBN-13: 978-0981873541
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,027,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Thompson spent 25 years as an investment banker in New York before retiring to write full time. He lives with his wife and daughter and divides his time between Charleston, SC, and a mountain home in Hawley, PA. Mr. Thompson is actively involved in his local community and serves on a number of non-profit boards. In those capacities, he has chaired the board of one of the nation's leading Children's Hospitals and served as interim headmaster of a private school. Currently, he serves on the boards of a local private school, LILA (the Lowcountry Initiative for Literary Arts) and on the Executive Committee for the Medical University of South Carolina Foundation. He is a founding trustee of the South Carolina division of Donors Choose, a charity selected by Amazon.com in 2005 as Americas Most Innovative Non-Profit. http://www.booksbyjohnthompson.com

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SCARY, October 6, 2008

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Beverly Seinsheimer (Cashiers, North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Armageddon Conspiracy (Hardcover)

A great fun read....scary premise because it's so plausible...sorry about the sleep you'll lose because you can't put it down!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary, October 5, 2008

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Ellie M. Davis (Charleston, South Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Armageddon Conspiracy (Hardcover)

Bold and absolutely pitch-perfect, Thompson's narrative moves with fierceness that is part engine and part caboose. He takes no prisoners and leaves no loose ends. He is the real McCoy. As for the watchers and tellers of the world--Thompson will stand as a master observer and storyteller...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT vacation Read!, October 5, 2008

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D. Forster (London, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Armageddon Conspiracy (Hardcover)

I was lucky to receive a preview copy of this fun, fast paced, enjoyable vacation read. I enjoyed this book so much that it took me less than 24 hours to read, as I had to find out what was going to happen next. Fans of John Grisham's novels will definitely enjoy the characters and all of the twists and turns in The Armageddon Conspiracy.

I am already eagerly awaiting John Thompson's next book. The rumor is that it will be a sequel to this one. I sense we may have found a worthy successor to Jason Bourne. ENJOY!