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Oath of Honor: A Thriller (The Logan West Thrillers Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Matthew Betley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 2 of 4: The Logan West Thrillers

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Logan West returns in “a story of action, history, and secrets that is as imaginative as it is compelling” from the author of Overwatch (Steve Berry, #1 New York Times–bestselling author).

Roughly two years after the events of Overwatch, Logan West and John Quick are sent to Alaska to investigate the possible presence of a Russian black ops team on a mission to steal American next-generation technology. The resulting violent confrontation triggers a global search for the stolen technology and threatens to pit the United States against China in a looming shadow war and technology race. As Logan and John—now joined by the chief of the CIA’s Special Operations Group, Cole Matthews—battle their way through Spain, the Mediterranean, and ultimately, across Sudan, an imminent threat arises at home that FBI Deputy Director Mike Benson must face and determine if it is part of a deadly global conspiracy.

As New York Times–bestselling author Kyle Mills raves, “Betley continues to turn the screws with the relentless action, unbearable tension, and terrifying threats that we all loved in Overwatch. With Oath of Honor, he cements his position as one of the genre’s new stars.”

“A high-energy tale that unfolds at a machine-gun pace . . . Betley has become essential reading.” —Booklist

“A terrific thriller. Matthew Betley puts his experience in the Marine Corps to excellent use in crafting an action-packed story full of daring heroes, nasty villains, and neck-snapping twists. The adventure starts with a bang from the first page, so prepare yourself for a rocket-powered roller coaster and enjoy the ride!” —Boyd Morrison, #1 New York Times–bestselling author

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“There’s tension, turmoil, and drama on every page. It’s a story of action, history, and secrets that is as imaginative as it is compelling. Add this one to your keeper shelf.” (Steve Berry, #1 New York Times and Internationally Bestselling Author of THE PATRIOT and THE 14th COLONY )

"Betley continues to turn the screws with the relentless action, unbearable tension, and terrifying threats that we all loved in Overwatch. With Oath of Honor, he cements his position as one of the genre's new stars." (Kyle Mills, #1 New York Times Bestseller )

"A riveting thriller, this is definitely one of those books you can't put down and will keep you up at night! Besides an action packed story with constant twists and turns, you will also come to feel like these characters are your best friends. You will be rooting for them and holding your breath when they get into a tight spot. This book took me on a ride that I just didn't want to end." (Joan Lunden, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist )

"Oath of Honor is a terrific thriller. Matthew Betley puts his experience in the Marine Corps to excellent use in crafting an action-packed story full of daring heroes, nasty villains, and neck-snapping twists. The adventure starts with a bang from the first page, so prepare yourself for a rocket-powered roller coaster and enjoy the ride!" (Boyd Morrison, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author )

"Matthew Betley's Oath of Honor is a relentless, pulse-pounding adventure that will leave you breathless. Make room at the top of the genre, there's a new king of high-concept political thrillers!" (The Real Book Spy)

"A gripping, fast-paced, and frighteningly real tale told with bravado and expertise by someone who was there! Wall to wall action from start to finish. You will not put this book down!" (Christopher Reich, #1 New York Times bestselling author )

"Gunplay, bone-crushing unarmed combat, and plenty of sarcastic one-liners carry the narrative. Those thirsty for a storyline centered on sharp vengeance against America’s most notorious nemeses will be satisfied with this novel." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Betley’s fight scenes are among the best in the genre." (Publishers Weekly)

"Matthew Betley has proven he’s an accomplished writer. Overwatch is a brilliantly conceived thriller that surges from the first chapter through mounting deception to a powerful conclusion." (Clive Cussler, #1 New York Times bestselling author )

"Oath of Honor is one of the most exciting books you'll read this year." (Just Another Damn Book Blog)

"Matthew Betley is without question the genre's brightest new star . . . must-read for fans of Tom Clancy, Ben Coes, and Vince Flynn." (The Real Book Spy, Binge-Worthy New Series that All Thriller Fans Should be Reading)

About the Author

Matthew Betley is a former Marine officer of ten years. His experience includes deployments to Djibouti after September 11, and Iraq, prior to the surge. A New Jersey native who considers Cincinnati home, he graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with a BA in psychology and minors in political science and sociology.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HMXUXPE
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria/Emily Bestler Books; Reprint edition (March 14, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 14, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 9728 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 417 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #99,780 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #409 in Political Thrillers & Suspense
- #431 in Terrorism Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- #598 in Military Thrillers (Kindle Store)

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Matthew Betley grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, which he considers home after his family moved there from New Jersey, where he was born and which also explains his affinity for the New York Yankees. He attended St. Xavier High School and then Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he graduated with a B.A. in psychology and minors in political science and sociology. He also spent the first semester of senior year investigating felony murder cases as an intern investigator in Washington, D.C., for the Public Defender’s Office, a formative experience that provided countless stories that could fill the pages of a non-fiction book. Upon graduation, he worked in corporate America for five years in Cincinnati before joining the Marine Corps in 1999.

Matt spent ten years as a Marine officer and was trained as a scout sniper platoon commander, an infantry officer, and a ground intelligence officer. His experiences include deployments to Djibouti after 9/11, and Fallujah, Iraq, prior to the surge, both in staff officer support billets, although he learned that enemy rocket and mortar fire don’t discriminate between billet types.

As the author of the Logan West thriller series, Matt’s first book, OVERWATCH, was nominated in 2016 for a Barry Award for Best Overall Thriller and was also named a Top Ten Book of 2016 by the Military Times. His second, third, and fourth novels, OATH OF HONOR, FIELD OF VALOR, and RULES OF WAR received similar critical acclaim, with RULES OF WAR picked by Dana Perino at Fox News as the Dana Perino Book Club Selection for Fox Nation. His latest thriller, AMIRA, the origin story for Amira Cerone, a fan-favorite female protagonist, is out now.

Finally, and most importantly, Matt is a recovering alcoholic with more than twelve years of sobriety. He credits the Marine Corps with providing a foundation in discipline and personal accountability for his desire to initially seek help. Matt is open and direct about it and has spoken in front of large groups of people with one clear message – if he can get sober, so can anyone. His recovery and sobriety provide the authenticity for Logan West’s struggle with his inner demons.

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David M. Wathen

great characters and plot

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024

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Second book with these main characters, so being well developed. believable The story line is plausible and fascinating, so this is fun to read. Makes me think….

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...a fun, and entertaining read! Matthew Betley is the real deal!

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2021

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Book Review – Oath of Honor by Matthew Betley is an orchestration of a very dangerous global espionage plot. The second Logan West adventure is fast paced with lots of action, plenty of twist and turns, an abundance of gun fights and loads of witty humor. The stolen satellite weaponry and the constant hints of a darker conspiracy were the edge-of-your seat story plot line. A high-octane military/political thriller with a plethora of weaponry, bombs, spying, double agents, surprises, and global security. It is a true page turner with a little break in action! The story moves along quickly and smoothly but I did stumble over the excessive use of acronyms. Yes, I know the book is a military action thriller but when the use of so many acronyms distracts the reader because they have to look up the acronyms' meaning, you have to question their quantity and how to better explain them to the average, non-military reader. I suggest Betley incorporate an acronym glossary or index to help explain the acronyms' meanings. I’ve read hundreds of action thriller novels and know some of these military acronyms but not all. MSS, HUMINT, MWTC, DARPA, GEO, HRT, ACLU, SCUD, JSOC, NH90, UOE, M18, XM25, AH-6, SIGINT, IMINT, SAP, DSS, RSO, MRAP QRF, UAV, QRF, Hind Mi-24, CNPC, DEFSMAC, AMD, NGA, SOO, NSOC, NOAA, NSOC, PLA, FLIR, M79, CH-53E, HLZ, NEO, GS14, EOD. See what I mean? Logan West and John Quick (brothers-in-arms) are fabulous characters and I love the humorous bantering between them. I was also impressed with a new female protagonist, Amira. Not only is she bright and intelligent, but she is a lethal, deadly assassin. I’m anxious to read Betley’s Amira novel because she is an impressive character. Betley has a new fan in me and I will be reading his other books. If you are a fan of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Jack Carr and others that write action thrillers about elite people saving the country from evil people both foreign and domestic, then you will definitely enjoy Matthew Betley. Oath of Honor was a fun, and entertaining read!

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B Costello

Betley gives us one of 2017's best thrillers with OATH OF HONOR

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017

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Oath of Honor is a globe trotting, mach 5, roller coaster ride of an adventure filled with some of the best action set pieces I’ve seen in years. Matthew Betley, who exploded onto the scene with his 2016 debut novel the Barry Award nominated Overwatch, has delivered a novel on par with some of the true greats in the genre. Oath of Honor sees us picking some time after the events in Overwatch and again focuses on the adventures of series protagonist Logan West and his right hand man John Quick. One of the highlights for me in Overwatch was the way in which Betley established Logan West as a talented yet flawed hero. West is just as good of an operative as many of the other big name characters in the genre but to me what sets him apart is the ways in which Betley has allowed him to be seen as a person that is not perfect. West’s battle with alcoholism and struggles associated with it make him seem more human and as a result draw us to him in ways that some major characters in the genre can’t. West isn’t superhuman, and for that I find myself rooting for him even more. The Logan West character isn’t the only thing about Betley’s work that makes him standout. What drew me to Overwatch originally is the ways in which he uses his major action set pieces to drive the storyline. In Overwatch, Betley provided many more action scenes than your average novel in the genre and with Oath of Honor he has doubled down on the action. His action set pieces, and to be fair that is what they really are, are truly epic. You’ll get more high quality action in 10 pages of Oath of Honor than some entire New York Times Best Sellers. The action set piece at the beginning of the novel set in Alaska alone makes the book worth every cent you pay for it. He writes his action in a style that allows for you to visualize the events on the page as if it was playing out in front of you on an IMAX screen. In my opinion he is the best pure action sequence write in the genre today. His ability to create multiple action sequences that only grew in emotion, scope, and intensity throughout the novel is astounding.
While the action clearly stands out in Oath of Honor, Betley also deserves credit for continuing to build a diverse and eclectic universe for Logan West to operate in. Returning characters such as John Quick and Mike Benson see an increased role in this novel and Betley does a great job of making them seem like integral pieces of the storyline and not mere second tier players like many secondary characters can seem to feel in novels in this genre. He also does a fantastic job of organically introducing several new characters into the universe who are both intriguing and pretty badass. All around the character development and new players, good guys and bad guys, add a great deal to the development of the series. Add in some of Betley’s trade mark sarcasm and pop culture references and by and large you get a group of characters in the novel who really stand out and buck many of the cliches in the genre.
Oath of Honor is a thriller fans dream come true. I couldn’t give it a higher recommendation. I could go into greater detail about the ways in which the action scenes are some of the best I've ever seen but I don’t want to spoil all the fun you’ll have. The pacing and execution are world class and you might not fly through another novel as quickly as this one this year. Though its still still early in 2017 and we still have novels to come from titans like Thor, Silva and Berry I think it is fair to say that by the end of the year people will still be talking about Oath of Honor as one of the best novels of 2017. I won’t be surprised to see it receive a Barry Nomination come this time next year. I love what Matthew Betley is doing with this series and I can’t wait to see what he has in store for us moving forward. Oath of Honor is the definition of a must read novel. You’ll love it.

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stuartjash

Incredible Thriller - nonstop, page-turning Logan West adventure.

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2017

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If I could give this book 100-stars, I would. This book is absolute epitome of a page-turner. Matthew Betley absolutely crushes this one out of the park. As a huge fan of Overwatch, which I can confidently say is easily one of the best books of 2016, I couldn't wait to see what Betley and Logan West had in store for us. And wow, they did not disappoint. From Prologue to Epilogue, a nonstop thriller. We jump from country to country, as Logan West digs his way out of trouble and turmoil.

I can't say enough how essential this book is to not only a reader of thriller novels but to all readers who love adventure. I feel like Betley has not only developed an amazing story, he's based it around amazing characters - the ones in which you fall in love. It makes you feel like you are part of the story right along side Logan West.

Finally, this book also feels like one of those "beating the headlines" novels, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for Logan West.

Buy this book immediately, and if you're a fan of audiobooks, narrator George Newborn crushes it once again.

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