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The heart-pounding next installment in the New York Times bestselling Kirk McGarvey series

Pakistan is torn apart by riots in the streets. The CIA sends Pakistan expert David Haaris to meet with leaders of the military intelligence apparatus which all but controls the country, to try to head off what appears to be the disintegration of the government.

But Haaris has other ideas. After disguising himself, he beheads the president in front of a mob of ten thousand people and declares himself the new Messiah. He says he will bring peace and stability to the country by allying with the Taliban.

At that moment, miles to the south on the border with Afghanistan, one of four stolen nuclear weapons is detonated.

Pakistan has become the most dangerous nation in the world. Legendary former director of the CIA Kirk McGarvey is given a mission--assassinate the Messiah, code name: The Fourth Horseman.

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February 23, 2016
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“David Hagberg consistently delivers thrillers that truly thrill, with an uncanny ability to anticipate future headlines. Skill, experience, knowledge and a dedication to quality long have been hallmarks of Hagberg’s novels, and The Fourth Horseman exceeds all expectations. Swift, sharp, and satisfying!” ―Ralph Peters, Fox News strategic analyst and New York Times bestselling author of Valley of the Shadow

“David Hagberg is the pros' pro, the plot master we all wish we were.” ―Stephen Coonts, New York Timesbestselling author of Pirate Alley

“If you want yesterday’s headlines, read The New York Times. If you want tomorrow’s read David Hagberg.”―Ward Larsen, award-winning author of Assassin’s Game

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About the Author

David Hagberg (1947-2019) is a New York Times bestselling author who wrote numerous novels of suspense, including his bestselling thrillers featuring former CIA director Kirk McGarvey, which include Abyss, The Cabal, The Expediter, and Allah’s Scorpion. He earned a nomination for the American Book Award, three nominations for the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award and three Mystery Scene Best American Mystery awards.

He spent more than thirty years researching and studying US-Soviet relations during the Cold War. Hagberg joined the Air Force out of high school, and during the height of the Cold War, he served as an Air Force cryptographer.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B012MZ4L0U
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forge Books (February 23, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 23, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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MJ Hanson

Outstanding Book!

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016

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I have been reading David Hagberg novels for at least ten years and always enjoy them. I hate to get to the end because I know I will have to wait awhile before the next book is available. I really like the characters Kirk McGarvey and Otto Rencke and their unique working relationship. Mr. Hagberg's novels are so realistic and touch on current events. The scenarios he uses could be happening now, in today's current environment, and we wouldn't know it. I think that anyone who works for the CIA, NSA, FBI, or any of those alphabet intelligence agencies, would be interested in his novels and the descriptions he portrays of possible events which could occur.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016

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This book is astonishingly bad and an insult to reader's intelligence. I have rarely ever disliked a book as much as I did this one.

David Hagberg used to write really great books, but for the past several years there's been a stunning decline in quality.

The Fourth Horseman is only a slight improvement over previous books, but it's nowhere close to, say, Joshua's Hammer. He should have left McGarvey as CIA director and found a new character to fulfill the action role. The series hit its decline once an almost 60 year old retired CIA director goes back to being a covert assassin. And once more (for, what, the 7th time?) McGarvey is called out of retirement to save the world. This guy is called out of retirement almost as much Gabriel Allon. And just how old is he? I remember references in past books to McGarvey's operations in Vietnam!

As usual with Hagberg's books, the plot sounding intriguing, topical, and creative, and I was duped into buying another bad book.

A rogue CIA agent is conspiring in Pakistan, a country now on the verge of collapse with the government losing control of its nukes. But as usual, Hagberg never develops the more interesting plot points or characters, and we end up with an absurd, ridiculous comic book, totally lacking in any depth or complexity, and it makes James Bond look realistic.

There's just too many weird moments and things that would not happen in real life. Inexplicably, there's a white, blonde haired American woman who is an agent/assassin for the Pakistani intelligence service and also an ABC reporter. The cartoonish villain dons a costume and voice altering device to deceive everyone and hide his identity like a Scooby-Doo villain. Everyone pretty much suspects (without any clear reason to) the identity of the Messiah anyway, but nobody really seems to care or do anything about it. Kirk McGarvey goes undercover (also with a disguise) but everybody knows exactly who he is from the start (as well they should since he's a former CIA director). Which is another problem in the book. McGarvey has also become completely invincible by this point. Even when he's captured and water boarded, there's zero tension or sense of danger. He effortlessly endures the torture, and then escapes the Pakistani prison.

The other characters are likewise completely lifeless and generic, and every character somehow always knows everything. Without any type of investigation or logical deductions or analysis, characters just somehow automatically know things, make connections, and put disparate pieces together. Perhaps because they read the plot summary on the dust jacket.

Then there's huge plot developments that aren't satisfactorily explained or even developed, but would have helped make the story more believable and add tension. Why does the president decide that the Messiah needs to be assassinated when he has the popular support of the Pakistani people and has made no threatening moves toward the US? Why do the Pakistani people fanatically accept some totally unknown person as their "messiah" just because he killed the president? And why would they think he's a messiah? Who knows. Hagberg offers zero incite into Islamic beliefs or Pakistani culture concerning a messiah. Pakistanis are just here as a dumb, raging mob in the streets. What happens after the nuke is detonated in Afghanistan? Seems like that would be kind of a big a deal with important geopolitical ramifications. But not here. Why was the nuke detonated in the first place? Why are India and Pakistan abruptly on the verge of war toward the end of the book, and then abruptly tensions are reduced?

The book also noticeably lacks the details of Hagberg's older novels. Characters, settings, and environments are all blandly depicted with practically no descriptive detail. The narrative is like reading the first draft of a screenplay. Compare this book to Hagberg's superior Assassin (McGarvey Book 6) or Joshua's Hammer (McGarvey Book 8) . Totally different style of writing and greater complexity the stories and characters.

I have the impression that Hagberg really no longer even cares or puts any effort into these books anymore. If an author without name recognition wrote this as a first book, it would not have been published. So if Hagberg doesn't care about his own book and characters, why should I?

You're better off saving your money and time for The Fall of Moscow Station: A Novel (a Jonathan Burke/Kyra Stryker Thriller) a new spy thriller from a way more talented author who obviously puts effort and care into his writing. or re-read any of the Mitch Rapp novels.

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Stu

Good Book

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020

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Kept me reading did not want. to put the book down.

Looking forward to the next Mc garvey story by David Hagberg

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Bernard

Boom

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2018

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Fast read lotto build up. Great plot. Smart characters. I would have given it 5 stars except the ending is a bit weak and offset. For sh a smart usto forget that the shielding of the caskets would interfere with ahis cell. Signalman Pete showing up at just the right moment. Other than that, a good read

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foxtrotoscar

Another Winner For Hagberg!

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2016

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This is a very good spy story, with a plot that is a little different than most. As with most Kirk McGarvey stories, the action scenes are frequent and vivid. It is a fast-paced read, however, just before the end, it slows down a tad, which was a little disappointing. This did not detract from the readability and enjoyment of the story.

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Too many miraculous moments to suspend disbelief

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2018

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It's a good read...but there are soooo many near magical events that I was left doubting any of this was remotely possible during far too much of the book. In this regard, this installment in the series is below expectations.

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Seagees

Speed read

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2016

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Hagberg does it again. Excellent novel, timely and right to the point in today's political climate. DO NOT pick up this book if you plan on doing anything other than reading. It is impossible to put the book down. Hagberg is truly a master story teller with a vivid imagination. Should be a great movie.

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Curtis Wright

Kirk McGarvey always gets the job done for America

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2016

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David Hagberg has created an awesome hero in Kirk McGarvey. Nothing keeps him from overcoming the longest odds- especially not misguided, self-centered government leaders. This latest McGarvey thriller ratchets up the intrigue and derring-do by more then w few notches.

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Joan Morgan

Excellent - enjoy many of his books and maybe because ...

Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2016

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Excellent - enjoy many of his books and maybe because I had not read one in a while found this one refreshingly different and a good story making for a good read

Marlene Webber

I really enjoyed this book

Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2016

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I really enjoyed this book, not as good as some of his other books, but an enjoyable read nonetheless. I enjoy Davvid Hagbergs books keep them coming.

Cecile Forest

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2016

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Excellent Story, very enjoyable.

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