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Wow great follow up to 'Black 13' - fast-paced, action-packed adventure thriller.. Highly recommend

A cracking follow-up to 'Black 13' featuring former MI6 agent Scott Pearce. Hired by a mysterious billionaire to thwart a deadly plot to spread a poisonous drug. A fast-paced, action-packed adventure thriller.

Scott Pearce is back and boy it doesn't take him long to get into trouble.
Prison escapes, drugs and of course a deadly assassin.
What more do you want from an adventure novel? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is the second book in the Scott Pearce series, and it brings together again four unlikely characters that are the world’s only hope. The story opens with a daring prison break that leaves a massacre behind the escapees. The authorities are baffled, but Pearce has that gut feeling that it isn’t a one-off event. Two more take place and only Pearce link them together, but he is far from solving the puzzle.

It becomes an international problem, as it touches down on different continents. A new life and death race is about to begin that will become all too real. Kidnappings and a ticking clock are on the cards. The stakes have never been higher, with some of the chapters that tear you apart.

Another fabulous storyline with heart in the mouth moments that turn the pages faster. I am growing to love the unpredictable choices that this elite group make. There is a ruthless edge about them, even with each other, which is fascinating, unpredictable, and deadly.


The scary thing about these books is you could see something like this happening. Another terrific read.

I wish to thank Net Galley and the publisher for an e-copy of this book which I have reviewed honestly.

A gripping thriller, action packed and fast paced.
It's the second in a series but it can be read as a stand alone. I had a lot of fun as it kept me on the edge and turning pages.
The author is a good storyteller, character and plot development are excellent.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

My thanks to Pan Macmillan for an eARC via NetGalley of ‘Red Wolves’ by Adam Hamdy in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second in his series featuring Scott Pearce, an ex-MI6 agent living in exile. Following the events of ‘Black 13’ Pearce has returned to his previous mission of seeking the perpetrators of a terrorist attack. It was this obsession that led to his being booted out of MI6.

In the opening of ‘Red Wolves’ there is a daring escape from a Cairo prison that leaves a number of prisoners and guards dead from a mysterious toxin that kills at a single touch. Other deaths follow. Pearce and his associates quickly gets drawn into this case as they learn that the shadowy group involved are planning to unleash a highly dangerous drug onto the streets of America.

This is just a taste of this non stop high octane thriller. While it certainly provided a few hours of white knuckle escapism, there’s no doubt of the real world threat of synthetic opioid addiction that underlies the main story.

Adam Hamdy addresses this in his Author’s Note and includes a link to a list of international organisations that work to assist people in the grip of drug addiction. He also notes his decision to refer to the Covid-19 pandemic in the narrative, which mainly manifests in characters being tested for the virus.

Overall, ‘Red Wolves’ proved a great action thriller and I will be looking forward to future adventures for Scott Pearce and his team.

Red Wolves marks the return of Scott Pearce - or Captain Scarlet as I dubbed him in my review for the first in series Black 13, which I would recommend you read first as there are things in this book that follow on directly from action in that one. He's just as indestructible in this follow up, which is not a bad thing given what the author puts him through once again. Him and his three colleagues.
And the threat in this book is rather scary. We start with a prison break which ends in mass extinction of life for all those around the two escapees. Deaths by an unknown poison it appears. Scott teams up with internet whizz Leila to track down the escapees whilst Kyle Wollerton and Brigitte follow up the technology aspect of the delivery of the toxin.
And that's all I am saying about the plot as to say much more could inject spoilers and, well, not going there. Suffice to say that if you have read Black 13 - and if you've paid attention to my opening, you have, so you'll know what you're getting yourself into. Action comes thick and fast and, on the whole delivered punch after punch. Ramping up to becoming a bit of a race against time and a formidable enemy to make the world a safe place once again.
With characters that are both larger than life and also real - yes that does make sense, acting out an extremely well plotted and executed story, this book gripped me from the start, held me captive throughout, spitting me out at the end, satisfied and exhausted. It's a long old book, page count wise, but it really doesn't feel like that whilst reading it. With scant waffle or padding and with description limited to the necessary, the book gets on with itself very well indeed.
Just now have to wait for episode 3. And I will be keeping an eye open for it.
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this amazing book

A thriller of a ride and the surprises and violence are non stop, I am loving how this author writes

This is a follow on from the last book but you can read this as a read along as it stands out by. Itself nothing is lost

And If this is the future it’s going to be a frightening place to live

My thanks to NetGalley, publisher Pan Macmillan and author, Adam Handy for the electronic review copy.

This is a cracking story and follows on from Book#1 - Black 13. To appreciate fully the background Black 13 is a really good read, but this Book#2 can be read as a standalone as sufficient past information is provided in the narrative for continuity.

Scott has been on the trail of a smuggling gang for 2 years and is now in Malaysia. Compromised by a situation where young white girls are traded for arms, Scott once again encounters Brigitte Attali, a former French Intelligence Officer. She's now working for Huxley Blaine Carter - a self-styled spymaster with access to very hi-tech resources and billions of dollars, and henceforth finds himself in Blaine Carter's presence, along with his disabled friend Leila Nuhman - herself being extremely technically adept, together with Scott's MI6 recruiter Kyle Wollerton. All three are propositioned by Blaine Carter. - do a job for him for 3 weeks and he would facilitate helping each one with their personal quests. He'll help Leila find her sister, give a firm lead for Scott's smugglers, and restore Kyle's self-worth.

Two weeks previously Elroy Lang had positioned himself in a notorious Egyptian prison to facilitate the escape of Ziad Malek by means of exploding a canister of white powder which, on contact, killed all those present..
Ziad wants revenge on those who had set him up for arrest and, back in Seattle, he uses a chemical to kill the person who had taken his job in the docks. Elroy has a plan to take over the West Coast drug distribution network and allow Ziad to avenge his injustice. All with the help of instigating a gang war.

However, this is so much more than just heroin smuggling. There is a new chemical weapon to be discovered - one which will have devastating consequences for the world. Who's responsible for this production? What's their plan? Between China and the U.S. their team has to not only track the source but also the destination, along with the distribution network - with life-threatening consequences..

One touch is all that it takes - to take a life.

This is a fast-moving, action-packed and intriguing thriller - can't wait for the next instalment.

My one criticism is going to be that I found the narrative ran-on between what I thought should have been different chapters and their completely different scenes so required a bit of back-tracking.

Red Wolves is the second action thriller in the Scott Pearce series by Adam Hamdy and if you like full on action which never stops then this is the book for you.

The story is linked to the previous book in the series although it can be read as a stand-alone as the author includes sufficient backstory for a new reader to fully understand Pearce’s motives and the links between th3 various main characters.

Overall this is an entertaining book and one I would recommend

The 2nd Scott Pearce Thriller following Black 13, Red Wolves is a heart pounding, break neck high octane thriller from Adam Hamdy,

As with Black 13, this is an intelligent high tech thriller that rarely gives you time to think as it whistles along.

This is for the all the adrenaline junkies out there who like their reading with an explosive charge.

I don’t overly take to Hamdy’s writing style but that’s personal preference. The books a crackerjack.

Starts with a bang and is thrilling throughout.
Admittedly, this is my favourite genre which means it already starts with bonus but then, on the downside, there are a lot of authors to compare it to.
It's up there though and a very enjoyable read. Many thanks.

Scott Pearce was kicked out of MI6 because of his obsession with the perpetrators of a terrorist attack, who have links to a Thai smuggling network. His dismissal came after thwarting a plan to subvert Pakistan’s Government, but, fearing a wider conspiracy, he’s still determined to catch those whom he thought had escaped justice, and has been on the trail of the conspirators ever since.

This time around, a deadly toxin, that can kill with a single touch, is being deliberately released into society, the implications of which, are absolutely terrifying on the global stage, and Pearce is determined to bring these evil conspirators to justice, who include among their number, a bunch of corrupt police officers. A follow up to the thrilling ‘Black 13’, this is completely gripping, with an all action hero in Pearce, and a breathtaking storyline.

Adam Hamdy writes a really good tale, with well described action appearing in appropriate places and keeping the story ticking along, whilst still ensuring that the reader is receiving a really good story to enjoy.

You may benefit from having read the previous story in the series, but would be able to get by with the glances back to it if you haven't, but I would say that the writing is so good that if you haven't read the first book, once you read this, you will be going back to get it, but reading it in the knowledge of how certain events turn out!

Back to Red Wolves. The story engages the reader introducing enough details to make one consider whether the guiding actions potentially could be state originated in the real world we live in, so that flavour of "this could be a true story" adds to the investment a reader has in engaging with a book.

A really enjoyable story, with a few occasions where the actions of the good lean towards the evil, which I love as it challenges the reader to support the main character despite the depths within that create a bit of discomfort.

Red Wolves is well written and enjoyable to read. So read it 🙂

It was only when I started reading this that I remembered the previous book in this series. A great story with interesting characters. I am already looking forward to the next book.

A bold escape from an Egyptian prison sets Scott Pearce on the trail of a group of people intent on introducing a new synthetic drug into the United States of America. With the help of a team pulled together by Blaine Carter he follows the trail from Egypt to Hong Kong and finally Seattle. Once again Scott faces down terrorists who are linked to those he identified during the Black 13 investigation and they are as intent as ever to cause as much disruption as possible to the USA.

Non-stop action from start to finish. Really enjoyed reading this book.

Thanks to Netgalley, Pan Macmillan and Adam Hamdy for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

This continuation of the Scott Pearce books is the story of prison breakouts, drug abuse and his teams efforts to save America. I did not really like the style of writing in this book but have enjoyed the plot.

Red Wolves are a continuing saga after Black 13 . The story featuring Scott Pearce ex. MI6 officer on the trail of the arms smugglers in Thailand.
Scott meets up with an old friend Brigitte Attali who persuades Scott to join forces with Leila Nuhman and Kyle Wollerton in tracking a mysterious group who has access to chemical and biological weapons. Huxley Blaine Carter a billionaire who operates on the dark side of espionage ,engages Scott to penetrate the mysterious group which takes him to Cairo then onto China and eventually Seattle .
They all live on the edge as their lives are threatened as they combat the Red Wolves.

Scott Pearce is very much like a Jason Bourne who has all the skills in setting him aside from a Jack Reacher persona.
Great book which moves so fast it is difficult to take a breath ,what a rollercoaster .

One of the best action thrillers I've read in ages. Pace & peril in spades. Scott Pearce and the supporting cast have a great dynamic, and we're literally left feeling like we're in the middle of every scene, with all the noise, violence and intrigue. Great sequel to Black 13 and cant wait for the next instalment.