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

Descriptive and Entertaining

I found the book to be descriptive and entertaining. The amount of detail in a majority of the scene really painted a picture and one could visualize what’s happening. The story grows throughout and concludes in the typical fashion of the genre. I do have to mention that appears the author doesn’t know much about tactics, weapons or does research for his writing. (Spoiler Alert) In the scene at the UPS warehouse there’s no such entity as the “Reno Sheriff’s Office,” it the Reno Police Department. The local sheriff’s office is the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. (An easy web search would over discovered this point.) Washoe County, Reno and Sparks Police, and Douglas County have the Consolidated Bomb Squad which responds to northern Nevada and eastern California. A web search would have discovered this too. Saying a bomb squad would be in Reno in an hour is a misnomer. Vegas is 90 +/- minutes away by jet. Again Google maps? It would have more realistic to say the FBI will be there in an hour from Sacramento. Weapons… it’s not a clip, you insert a magazine into a firearm (unless your loading a M1A1). What the heck is Sig M26? I webbed search and was UTL. A M203 is and accessory to an M4. Special Operations really don’t strap a knife to their calf unless your diving. (There are many more examples.) I know it nitpicking, but details count as it show whether the author is investing the time. (Other than writing.) Jack Carr is an example of an author who does extensive research for the material in his books. FYI. Either way I’m still reading.

Give it a few chapters and you will love it.

I have to admit that I re-started three times. I could not get into it. I'm not one to quit a book and I am so glad. Give it a few chapters and it becomes a book you won't want to put down. It was very exciting. It was much better than I expected after reading some of the bad reviews. I thought the narrator was terrific and made a good book even better. His different accents were excellent. It was very clear as to which character was talking. I would definitely recommend this book. I'm anxious to find another of his books to listen to and hopefully with the same narrator.

Great book

The story kept me wanting more great reader and story, can't wait for the next book!

Wow

This is non stop action. Never repeats itself even though it's so long. I wanted to listen
in one sitting but its an impossible feat. Believe all the other good reviews when they say Ben Coes is the new Vince Flynn. The narrator gave this compelling story all the right inflections. I can't recommend this book to action/adventure lovers strongly enough. Worth !two credits!

It could happen at any moment.

Would you listen to Power Down again? Why?

No, I rarely do. You have to get up to "To Kill a Mockingbird" quality for me to do that.

What other book might you compare Power Down to and why?

Oh, there are a lot of ex-Seals versus terrorists books out there.

Which scene was your favorite?

Dead bad guy.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

We know there a sleepers in our country waiting for the word and the word will be given.

Great read

The story grew and got more interesting the further I read. The details given indicates the writer knows a lot of some of the subjects presented. I am looking forward to moving onto the next book in the series.

Thrill ride!

Simple - Great narration. Great story. I used a credit but wouldn't have been disappointed if I'd purchased it. Ready to download book 2. Enjoy!!

The Guy is pretty good!

Well thought out plot, this is the first Ben Coes book I've read. I'll certainly be back for more. Coes is every bit as capable as Vince Flynn or Brad Thor. There are a few errors in the performance i.e. being chased by a Van in one paragraph and a Sedan in the next, but those distractions are minor. Hermann is an excellent narrator, I love the Scottish accent.

rasping<br />

book was excellent, narrator was great, would have been excellent but for all the raspy monologue, THANKS, on to book 2!!!!

Good read

authentic details from government protocols to the billionaire maniac living in Manhattan and the Hamptons.