• The Asset

  • Act II (An Isabella Rose Thriller, Book 2)
  • By: Mark Dawson
  • Narrated by: Napoleon Ryan
  • Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (364 ratings)

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The Asset

By: Mark Dawson
Narrated by: Napoleon Ryan
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Publisher's summary

Isabella Rose, the Angel, is used to surprises, but being abducted is an unwelcome novelty. She's relying on Michael Pope, the head of the top-secret Group Fifteen, to get her back.

When ISIS get involved, the situation becomes even bleaker. Isabella's abductors are in turn abducted, and she finds herself trapped in Raqqa, the capital of the self-styled caliphate.

Meanwhile, Pope has problems of his own: a new danger has emerged from the shadows and is threatening both him and his family. His only option is to head for the war-torn border of Turkey and Syria - a murderous, lawless place where potential enemies lurk around every bombed-out corner. Pope knows that he is risking everything to find Isabella, but finding the Angel is not a choice - it's a necessity.

The Asset is the second part in a continuing story involving Isabella Rose that started with Act I: The Angel. The story will be continued in Act III.

©2016 Mark Dawson. (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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Good suspense

The story moved along and kept my interest with a good amount of tension and suspense. The Isabelle character
Is an interesting one in that she is only 15. The plot was a bit predictable but as far as this type of adventure
Story goes, it kept my attention and I want to see what happens next. The reader was not my favorite. I did not care for the interpretation of Pope as a deep voiced man. It was kind of cheesy. Overall this was entertaining and did keep my interest

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Action packed and thrilling

I do enjoy this series however, I find it frustrating that the main character is supposed to be so skilled and impressive yet regularly lacks the ability to show it.

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What a ride!

This series has me on the edge of my seat. I can’t wait for the next book!

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A chip off the block; excellent espionage thriller

This is the second novel in the Isabella Rose series. Smart and deadly fifteen year old Isabella was taught self defense and more more by her mother Beatrix Rose who was a top agent for British intelligence. Beatrix Rose died of cancer when Isabella was in her early teens. This espionage thriller is much like earlier Mark Dawson's thrillers in the John Milton series and the Beatrix Rose series. This novel is a worthwhile listen.

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Great Follow-on Book

Great follow-on book for the Isabella Rose series. It reads just like an action movie thriller. Intrigue, great fight scenes, betrayal, stubbornness, stealth, twisted plot, etc. I would recommend to all, regardless of reading preferences (yes, it’s that good)! The narration by Napoleon Ryan remains first rate. Mark Dawson did a splendid job concocting this web of a story.

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The Asset

Enjoyed this interesting story and am now reading the first book of this series. It kept my interest during a long trip.

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Great spy story!

The book was full of suspense! Lots of twists and turns from London, to Turkey and Syria, to India. Very Mark Greaneyish

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good to drive in trafgic

I love it. hard to turn off when I got to my destination. I as m ready for the next one

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the Asset

Napolean Ryan is a fantastic narrator. The story was exciting and adventurous. But the ending was incomplete.

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The asset

Very suspenseful. Kept me on my toes the entire time. The audio was easily understood and distinguish between characters.

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