Power Down

Dewey Andreas, Book 1

By: Ben Coes

Narrated by: Peter Hermann

Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©2010 Ben Coes (P)2010 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“Power Down is terrific! With a gripping story, compelling characters, a relentless pace and nerve-wracking suspense, Power Down is one of the must-read thrillers of the year. Don't miss this debut of novelist Ben Coes and the introduction of Dewey Andreas--you'll devour this one and wait anxiously for their return.” —Vince Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Pursuit of Honor

“A ripping thriller from an exciting new novelist. Power Down kept me glued, turning the pages. Lots of action, a terrific hero, and a slimy villain--thrillers don't get any better.” —Stephen Coonts, New York Times bestselling author of The Disciple

It's good to have another espionage character

Sometimes time seems to stretch while waiting for favorite authors to publish the next book. So this gives us another character to follow which is great in my opinion.

Loved it

My first book by Ben Coes and I am really glad I now have another series to read. I like the character of Dewey and can see that he will become a favourite

5 stars!

could not put it down. edge of your seat story. page turner. if you like suspense and action this is your book. thumbs up.

Riveting Read

Great, fasted paced, action thriller set against a current political and world background. Well read and voice acted. I really enjoyed the production. Thank you Ben and Peter!

OMG! One of the Best

One of the best Espionage book ever written
Needs to be made into a movie
I was captured at the first page. Love it and can wait to read the next one

Excellent story

Of course fiction BUT it gives a little different spin on terrorism and how it could play out with long lasting affects. - makes you think and be aware. Don't have to be paranoid but DO be aware and watchful..Performance SUPER - makes story stay alive.

Best entertainment book for me so far this year

I'm definitely going to seek out more by this author and narrator. I didn't ever want to pause.

Pulls you in like the undertow in the ocean.

As a fan of the Mitch Rapp series I'm impressed with the authors style of writing. I'm definitely going to continue this series.

Good read/listen - I found a new author

If you like Vince Flynn, Brad Thor and the like, Ben Coes will interest you. Good story, well read, and kept my interest throughout.

Engaging Story

Very well done. Could leave out a few details, but overall a great thriller and I'm looking forward to more of Dewey's adventures.