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Cold Mountain: CIA Assassin (Action Thrillers and Blood Lust Series Book 10) Kindle Edition

by Bernard Lee DeLeo (Author), Aeternum Designs (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 620 ratings
They needed a monster to get a little girl back. They imprisoned him for the way he did it. Now they need the monster again to do what he does best. FBI Special Agent Diane Reskova waited with her team for a tracker to arrive on site in the Caribou Wilderness of California. A psychopath pursued unsuccessfully for two years by Reskova's team had kidnapped California Senator Fred Hokanson's niece, dragging her into the surrounding mountains. Hokanson recruits Jeremiah McDaniels unbeknownst to Reskova as the tracker. McDaniels, a Delta Force Colonel with CIA background, leads the FBI agents after Hughes. Ditching Reskova and her team, McDaniels saves Hokanson's niece and beheads her kidnapper, Stanton Hughes. 

After an off-hand remark McDaniels makes concerning a movie while accepting blame for the Hughes' fiasco, the press label him 'Cold Mountain'. Taken into custody on Reskova's orders, McDaniels avoids prison by public outcry and Senator Hokanson's intervention. With Hokanson's shadowy sponsorship, McDaniels becomes the enforcement arm of Reskova's team. With Kumar Rasheed, an Iraqi whose family McDaniels had saved during the second Iraq war, McDaniels supplies Reskova with a weapon she has neither asked for nor condones. 

Funneled between America and Iraq, McDaniels stays one step ahead of American bureaucrats more interested in appearances than the safety of the country. Reskova, at first repulsed by McDaniels' methods, soon embraces both the enigmatic McDaniels and his tactics. Reskova threads McDaniels and his Iraqi comrade Kumar Rasheed into her anti-terrorism unit with murderous result. McDaniels' background and deadly skills become a point of fascination for the bewildered Reskova as her attraction to McDaniels quickly rivals her dedication to the FBI.
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I'm not one of these people that write what sounds like professional reviews but I know what I like. The book was non-stop action. I sometimes felt like I was waiting for a slow part to take a break. I enjoyed the characters and how their back stories developed throughout the book. - Eddie Chavez (Bakersfield, CA)

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COLD MOUNTAIN (formerly MONSTER) enabled me to create my own Golem, an almost mystical warrior who righted failings in our security, our political hierarchy, and the ineptitude within our own national law enforcement agencies. Jeremiah McDaniels, nicknamed Cold Mountain, by the media blends an instinctual craving for justice beyond reasoning and platitudes. Cold Mountain is a force of nature, answerable to only his own unswerving loyalty to his country and his honor. His upbringing on an Apache reservation instilled skills unobtainable anywhere else, and a resolute, iron will to shape destiny. I formed Cold Mountain from the clay of disillusionment, a man who is truly the last person on earth the real monsters ever want to see.

Just a note of information to potential readers. Remember to sample the terrific preview of SIX full chapters Amazon generously provides because of Cold Mountain's nearly 700 page length. In six chapters of comprehensive reading, it will be difficult for a reader not to know whether Cold Mountain is a good choice for them or not. :)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00W23WSN0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RJ Parker Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 12, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Book 10 of 13 ‏ : ‎ Action Thrillers and Blood Lust Series
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Born and raised in Warren, Ohio, Mr. DeLeo writes Pulp Fiction in many genres. He served aboard the USS Ranger (CVA61) from 1969 until November of 1972. After the Navy, he earned an AA degree in Auto Technology from Chabot College in Hayward, CA, and a BA degree in English from Cal State Hayward.

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Customers find this book to be a great DeLeo novel with a compelling storyline that keeps building and twisting, making it a thrilling adventure filled with enough twists to keep readers engaged. They appreciate the engaging characters and find it highly entertaining, with one customer noting it can make readers laugh while reading. The pacing is fast, though opinions about the dialogue quality are mixed, with some finding it easy to read while others find it tedious. The book's length receives mixed reactions, with several customers noting it is long.

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72 customers mention "Readability"72 positive0 negative

Customers find the book awesome and enjoyable, particularly praising it as a great DeLeo novel and part of the series.

"...Kudo's to the author big time. One good read and well worth those five stars. Sure hope we see McDaniel and his crew in another novel...." Read more

"...I gave it 5 stars because it provided a nice, shallow, entertaining and relaxing read without wondering if the favorites were going to be destroyed...." Read more

"...the next adventure...you'll want to keep reading until the end...A very good, very typical Bernard DeLeo written book." Read more

"...I know this is an older book but I think it would make a great series as well. If Mr. DeLeo ever gets around to writing a sequel that would be great...." Read more

64 customers mention "Storyline"52 positive12 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a great action-filled adventure with twists and turns that keep readers engaged.

"WOW. This book just plain rocked and I LMAO through loads of the story. No shortage of comedy in this one...." Read more

"...Great action and a compelling storyline propels the reader along on this wild action thriller that follows the exploits of Jeremiah McDaniels and..." Read more

"...(aka: Cold Mountain) attempts to rescue the little girl, the action doesn't stop...." Read more

"...It is in my opinion a great story of Patriotism and Honor." Read more

52 customers mention "Humor"46 positive6 negative

Customers find the book highly entertaining, describing it as a humorous adventure that can make readers laugh while reading.

"...No shortage of comedy in this one. Starts out with kidnapping of a young girl...." Read more

"...I gave it 5 stars because it provided a nice, shallow, entertaining and relaxing read without wondering if the favorites were going to be destroyed...." Read more

"...As I said this is a big book, in terms of length, action, laughs, spills and thrills...." Read more

"...throught the whole book, and it was a long book, but I was so enjoying the attitude and capabilities of the lead character that I didn't want it to..." Read more

42 customers mention "Character development"35 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them engaging, with one customer noting the lead character's compassion and another describing them as larger than life.

"...De Leo does a great job constructing characters worthy of the reader's time and investment...." Read more

"...Also, there was a lot of banter back and forth between characters that I enjoyed as it reminded me of the type of bantering we ofetn did when I was..." Read more

"A typical Bernard DeLeo book, very easy reading, a very engrossing main character, maybe a little over the top, but If you like Bernard DeLeo books..." Read more

"...DeLeo pulls you in from the first, and you find yourself liking the characters immediately, and the action even more...." Read more

15 customers mention "Pacing"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as fast-paced, with one customer comparing it to boarding a fast-moving express train.

"...Yup. McDaniel is hell on wheels and one very, very capable guy. McDaniels is also in on the hunt per the request of Senator Hokanson...." Read more

"...It goes from event to event with a fast pace and has a lot of humor, bonding, and revenge...." Read more

"...It's like boarding a fast-moving express train and all you can do is watch the action from the window...." Read more

"...The story develops at a good paced which never seems to lag. Mcdaniels is definitely a character to root for." Read more

14 customers mention "Dialogue quality"8 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the dialogue in the book, with some finding it great and easy to read, while others find it tedious.

"A typical Bernard DeLeo book, very easy reading, a very engrossing main character, maybe a little over the top, but If you like Bernard DeLeo books..." Read more

"...American rights for terrorist but the dialog was tedious and became boring to read. I found myself jumping whole section to get on with the story...." Read more

"...And I enjoyed every single page. Great plot, great characters, great writing...." Read more

"...Mr. DeLeo has an intuitive grasp of realistic dialogue presented in appropriately humorous contexts that keeps a reader's imagination firmly in his..." Read more

8 customers mention "Length"4 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's length, with some finding it a big book that keeps them reading all hours of the day, while others consider it too long.

"...Plus this book is long compared to the author's other books I've read, so I feel I got my money's worth...." Read more

"...practically non-stop action throught the whole book, and it was a long book, but I was so enjoying the attitude and capabilities of the lead..." Read more

"This is a BIG book, probably the only reason why I didn't give it a 5-star as I prefer my ebooks shorter...." Read more

"...Love a do-gooder, vigilante justice character. The book was a bit to long and had a lot of twists. Overall , I would recommend it." Read more

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  • claudette valliere
    5.0 out of 5 stars McDaniel, Reskova and the crew rock big time.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2013
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    WOW. This book just plain rocked and I LMAO through loads of the story. No shortage of comedy in this one.

    Starts out with kidnapping of a young girl. A girl who happens to be the niece of a US Senator, Frank Hokanson.

    Her kidnapper, Stanton Hughes, a serial killer if there ever was one, styles himself as a mountain man. He's in the woods somewhere with the little girl. She isn't the first little girl he's kidnapped and killed and she won't be the last unless he's caught or killed.

    Enter the FBI. Special Agents Jen Rutledge, Sam Barrington and Agent in Charge Diane Reskova are tasked with finding the girl and catching Hughes. Of course they have been trying to catch Hughes for two years. They are always a step behind.

    Right now they are getting ready to go after Hughes. Following a trail he's left for them.

    The FBI agents aren't going hunting for Hughes alone. None of them are woodsman by the stretch of anyones imagination. Colonel Jeremiah McDaniels will be going with them.

    McDaniels is 6'7" in his stocking feet. He was raised by Mescalaro Apache's. He's a ghost in motion and the best damned tracker that Reskovas boss, Assistant Director Dreyer, has ever seen.

    Dreyer knows this because he served in the First Gulf war as a Force Recon Marine. Its where he first met McDaniels when McDaniels saved he and his men from an ambush.

    Dreyer also knows McDaniels history in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

    Seems McDaniel has no problem killing to get the job done. ROE's don't mean much to him especially when it comes to gathering intel, avenging a dead friend or protecting his men. As far as McDaniels is concerned enemies are for killing.

    Heads rolled in Iraq. Sixteen to be exact. Its the reason he was sent out of Iraq and is now in the reserves. At least thats what everyone thinks.

    Yup. McDaniel is hell on wheels and one very, very capable guy.

    McDaniels is also in on the hunt per the request of Senator Hokanson. He knows with McDaniels involved the chances of his niece making it home alive have greatly improved. He does know McDaniels and his reputation.

    A fact the FBI agents will appreciate as they head into the woods after Hughes.

    So begins one great read.

    We meet McDaniels friend Rasheed, an Iraqi who now lives in the US. He's knows as Kay. Kay is every bit as lethal as McDaniels. He's also one funny guy. We also watch as McDaniels and Reskova begin a relationship and form a team like no other.

    Its also an eye opener about the idiots who run this country. Idiots who have no problem with our open borders. Idiots who have no problem with those who come across those borders. Idiots who want political correctness and lets not forget we gotta handle criminals with kid gloves and terrorists have rights. Idiots who also send our soldiers into battle with one hand tied behind their backs with idiotic ROE's.

    If your a liberal you probably won't like Monster. Its not politically correct in any way shape or form. Kudo's to the author big time.

    One good read and well worth those five stars. Sure hope we see McDaniel and his crew in another novel. One impressive read.
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  • Hammock
    5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Bunyan-like hero, revenge and laughs
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2013
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    "Monster" is not a deep book, or even much of a thriller. It goes from event to event with a fast pace and has a lot of humor, bonding, and revenge. There isn't much suspense or mystery, just the unfolding of the story. I gave it 5 stars because it provided a nice, shallow, entertaining and relaxing read without wondering if the favorites were going to be destroyed. Plus this book is long compared to the author's other books I've read, so I feel I got my money's worth.

    I don't care much about grammar slip-ups unless they stop the flow of a book. A couple of these slips did, however. Having a rough-tough hero say "I've went" doesn't cause much disruption, but having the Assistant Director say it really does. I have noticed this particular mistake in the author's writing and it's getting old. "Casting dispersions" doesn't cause much pause when a non-native English speaker says it, until I realized the gag wasn't followed up. Then, later the hero says it without follow-up so maybe it is some family joke that went wrong.
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  • Wookie
    4.0 out of 5 stars A big book! Big on Action, Laughs, and Thrills.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2013
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    This is a BIG book, probably the only reason why I didn't give it a 5-star as I prefer my ebooks shorter. Quite possibly will buy the paperback this Christmas and give it another read over the holidays. As I said this is a big book, in terms of length, action, laughs, spills and thrills. De Leo does a great job constructing characters worthy of the reader's time and investment. Great action and a compelling storyline propels the reader along on this wild action thriller that follows the exploits of Jeremiah McDaniels and his partner, Diane Roskova. I could see this being made into a movie with someone like Bruce Willis in the lead role. I have read a couple of De Leo's books now and this certainly won't be the last.
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  • D. Cole
    5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book as the lead character was the type ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2016
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    I really enjoyed this book as the lead character was the type of person who believed in action rather than platitudes and in removing one's enemies before said enemies could do something to him or to someone close to him. It was practically non-stop action throught the whole book, and it was a long book, but I was so enjoying the attitude and capabilities of the lead character that I didn't want it to end. Also, there was a lot of banter back and forth between characters that I enjoyed as it reminded me of the type of bantering we ofetn did when I was in the military. Yes, a lot of people would probably find many of the actions the lead character took offensive but I didn't at all. I like the fact the lead character had compassion, and a lot of it, at certain times but it did not override his taking whatever action was needed to thoroughly neutralize and remove a threat.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars very easy reading, a very engrossing main character
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2014
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    A typical Bernard DeLeo book, very easy reading, a very engrossing main character, maybe a little over the top, but If you like Bernard DeLeo books with lots of action where the main character doesn't bother warning bad guys, he just takes them out, than this is a book you will enjoy. By the time you finish the book you will feel you know the characters intimately. From the very beginning when Jeremiah McDaniels (aka: Cold Mountain) attempts to rescue the little girl, the action doesn't stop. I had to force myself to put the book down so that I could could get some sleep (and do my real job) If you cross Cold Mountain you might as well as write your obituary, because he will hunt you down and destroy you....in is not a matter of IF or when, but more like how. And how the information he 'squeezes' from you will lead you on the next adventure...you'll want to keep reading until the end...A very good, very typical Bernard DeLeo written book.
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  • rob.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it, humour with gore aplenty
    Reviewed in Australia on July 19, 2015
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    Loved it, humour with gore aplenty, cold is a superman and you do cheer for him. Hope there are more of the same on the way.
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  • big mike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent easy action read to relax & enjoy
    Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2017
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    This is the first book I have read by this author and I enjoyed it very much. From the very first chapter I was drawn in to the story and the characters and I wanted to see what would happen next and frankly who would survive their trek into the woods. It was an easy read with very interesting action and dialogue between characters. l recommend this book to anyone who enjoys stories that move quickly and conclude events before moving on to the next development. It is an excellent book for anyone who has a short time to read such as a commuter or perhaps has a few minutes to read before turning out the light at the end of the day. Enjoy Cold Mountain, I did.
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  • The Good Read
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Good Read
    Reviewed in Spain on August 22, 2023
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    Plenty of action a bit of romance a hint of sex amusing dialogue those are the good points a hero to good to be true and a storyline a bit to far fetched not so good but overall it was a ok read.
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  • sherpa dave
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2017
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    Loved this book cover to cover, characters and storyline excellent. Always nice to see the good guys winning! Great read.
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  • michael g mills
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on May 18, 2015
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    Loved this book, well written and had me looking for more.
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