Vital Force (Jake Adams International Thrillers, No. 4) [Paperback]

Trevor Scott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2010

When a Cold Warrior from Russia asks Jake to observe the launch of their newest ICBM, Jake finds himself in the taiga of the Russian Far East. But something goes terribly wrong with the missile, and the Russians discover an American plane has shot down the missile with their new Airborne Laser system. This event sets into motion actions and reactions that span from the U.S. capitol to California to the Pacific Northwest, to a remote Aleutian Island, and across the Pacific to China. Jake is recruited back into Network service undercover in China, where he battles with agents, the Chinese Army, and even the elements, as he struggles to discover his enemies. Everyone wants this new laser system, but Jake must ensure it doesn't get into the wrong hands.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Vital Force is the riveting novel of rapidly paced, non-stop, action adventure. The stuff of which block-buster movies are made, Vital Force is very highly recommended reading for those who enjoy a well crafted spy-thriller story."--Midwest Book Review --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Trevor Scott is the author of the Jake Adams International Thriller Series, Hypershot, and Strong Conviction. He lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Product Details

• Paperback: 290 pages
• Publisher: Salvo Press (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930486596
• ISBN-13: 978-1930486591
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,623,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Trevor Scott was born in Duluth, Minnesota. He is the author of a dozen mystery/thriller novels in the Jake Adams International Thriller Series, the Hypershot Series, and the Tony Caruso Mystery Series. He was an aviation ordnanceman on the flight deck of aircraft carriers in the Navy, and was a captain in the Air Force, where he was stationed in a missile squadron for three years in Germany during the fall of communism and the Berlin Wall. He was the section commander in a B-52 squadron during the Gulf War. He was awarded numerous military medals, as well as a German shooting award. He is an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He has a master's in creative writing from Northern Michigan University and a bachelor's in English from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. He has traveled to 50 countries and currently resides on Padre Island, Texas. When he is not traveling or writing, he spends as much time as possible hiking and hunting the western mountains.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for reading for those who enjoy a well crafted spy-thriller story, June 9, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vital Force (Jake Adams International Thrillers, No. 4) (Paperback)

The fourth title in the Jake Adams series of international thrillers by Trevor Scott, Vital Force is the riveting novel of rapidly paced, non-stop, action adventure. This time Jake is called upon to secure America's greatest defense from Russia's new missile which has been shot down by the Americans using the Airborne Laser system. This international incident swiftly brings Adams to China where he must battle with double agents, the Chinese Army, and his own mind to determine his true enemies and protect his countries defense. The stuff of which block-buster movies are made, Vital Force is very highly recommended for reading for those who enjoy a well crafted spy-thriller story.

4.0 out of 5 stars Read all of Trevor Scott's books, October 23, 2011

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Emilio "rufusndufus" (Montana) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vital Force (A Jake Adams International Espionage Thriller) (Kindle Edition)

After racing through this read I ended up reading ALL of Trevor Scott's Kindle books. I like him. I like him a lot. Enough said.

3.0 out of 5 stars Adventure Story, October 31, 2010

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E. Prihoda "Avid reader" (Portland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vital Force (Jake Adams International Thrillers, No. 4) (Paperback)

This is a good book but not an excellent one. Very simple story line with few characters.