Power Down - Ben Coes

Power Down

By Ben Coes

  • Release Date: 2010-09-28
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 1,557 Ratings

Description

Introducing a major new thriller writer—in the vein of Vince Flynn and Brad Thor—and an electrifying character, Dewey Andreas.

A major North American hydroelectric dam is blown up and the largest off-shore oil field in this hemisphere is destroyed in a brutal, coordinated terrorist attack. But there was one factor that the terrorists didn't take into account when they struck the Capitana platform off the coast of Colombia—slaughtering much of the crew and blowing up the platform—and that was the Capitana crew chief Dewey Andreas. Dewey, former Army Ranger and Delta, survives the attack, rescuing as many of his men as possible. But the battle has just begun.
While the intelligence and law enforcement agencies scramble to untangle these events and find the people responsible, the mysterious figure of Alexander Fortuna—an agent embedded into the highest levels of American society and business—sets into play the second stage of these long-planned attacks. The only fly in the ointment is Dewey Andreas—who is using all his long-dormant skills to fight his way off the platform, then out of Colombia and back to the U.S., following the trail of terrorists and operatives sent to stop him. Power Down is a gripping, compelling debut thriller from Ben Coes, a powerful new author, an amazing talent certain to join the ranks of the genre's finest writers.

Reviews

  • Racist Drivel

    1
    By ProofNick
    A half-decent writer, but this book and apparently the driving force behind this author’s offerings is racist Islamophobia and an extreme right wing world view. I would advise anyone to check his Twitter feed before gifting him a book purchase.
  • Who’s story was it?

    2
    By Theme Finder
    The book was a jumble of a number of different stories. It jumped all over the world with the stories of good people, of evil people, and even so much as uninvolved people. To follow it required a good bit of suspension of disbelief.
  • Killer first book

    4
    By Bullfrog JJR
    Great characters, globetrotting, outstanding action scenes a LOT of moving parts with great pacing and of course, can’t have a good hero without a great villain. Felt like I was watching a really good action thriller in my head. Only thing was I feel like Dewey was only good- not great. Maybe he’ll get that way. It is only the first story.
  • Good introductory novel

    4
    By Rg110647
    Pretty darn good. A fast paced thriller. Get comfortable in your chair because this book will keep you up until late at night turning pages until the end (or is it the beginning?)
  • Great novel

    5
    By TigersJC86
    Very impressive debut. I loved the characters and the details regarding finance. This is a series I will continue to read for sure
  • Great read!

    2
    By Fun read
    Had no idea if I would like this or not but wow! I had a hard time putting it down. Great read!
  • A nail biter

    5
    By boandtug
    Great book. First time I ever read any of his work but will definitely be reading future volumes.
  • Absolutely Fantastic Reading

    5
    By Coop03842
    I've never heard of Ben Coes until I stumbled upon him searching for a thriller. With Clancy and Flynn have passed on I needed another author. Boy did I find one!! This book is as thrilling as a book can get. It's FANTASTIC!! His writing style reminds me of another Joel C Roseberg; exciting from beginning to end. I'll need to look at his other writings. Hope they're as good as this one.
  • Power Down

    5
    By Shirleyrae
    I have enjoyed reading this book. It is very exciting and intense. The action never stops. I read it in three days only putting it down when having to do other things. I will surely read the next book in the series
  • Excellent! Must read!

    5
    By thingsyoudontlearninschool
    Well written and in similar style to Vince Flynn and Brad Thor books, which are equally great.